Cleaning system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning devices and provides a cleaning system. The cleaning system includes a vacuum cleaner, an unlocking member, and a base station. The vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup and a locking mechanism. The dust cup includes a cup body and a lid door. The cup body is formed with a dust collection chamber and a dust discharge port communicating with the dust collection chamber. The lid door selectively opens and closes the dust discharge port. The locking mechanism is provided on the dust cup and is used to lock or unlock the lid door. The base station includes a base body and a reset member. A dust collection box is formed in the base body. During the process of the dust cup entering the dust collection box, the unlocking member drives the locking mechanism to unlock the lid door. During the process of removing the dust cup from the dust collection box, the reset member drives the locking mechanism to lock the lid door. According to the cleaning system provided by the present invention, it facilitates the cleaning of dust and debris in the dust cup.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application with the application number 202321676943.7, which was filed with the Chinese Patent Office on June 29, 2023, and all the contents of the Chinese patent application are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning devices, and in particular, to a cleaning system.

Background Art

[0003] The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a dust cup. To clean the dust and debris in the dust cup, the vacuum cleaner is provided with a base station. During use, the vacuum cleaner is placed on the base station, and the base station collects the dust and debris in the dust cup. In the related art, after the base station collects the dust and debris in the dust cup, the user needs to manually close the lid of the dust cup, which results in a poor user experience.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In view of the above, an embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a cleaning system that facilitates the cleaning of dust and debris in a dust cup.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention can be realized as follows.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a cleaning system, the system comprising a vacuum cleaner, an unlocking member, and a base station. The sweeper is provided with a dust cup and a locking mechanism. The dust cup includes a cup body and a lid door. A dust collection chamber and a dust discharge port communicating with the dust collection chamber are formed in the cup body. The lid door selectively opens and closes the dust discharge port. The locking mechanism is provided on the dust cup and is used to lock or unlock the lid door. The base station includes a base body and a reset member. A dust collection box is formed in the base body. During the process of the dust cup entering the dust collection box, the unlocking member drives the locking mechanism to unlock the lid door. During the process of pulling the dust cup out of the dust collection box, the reset member drives the locking mechanism to lock the lid door.

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention disclose a cleaning system. When it is necessary to clean foreign objects in the dust collection chamber, the dust cup can be inserted into the dust collection box. The unlocking member drives the locking mechanism to unlock the lid door, thereby opening the dust discharge port. In this way, the dust and debris in the dust collection chamber enter the dust collection box through the dust discharge port, cleaning the dust collection chamber and providing a good dust and debris storage space for the cleaning operation of the next surface to be cleaned. After cleaning the foreign objects in the dust collection chamber or when it is necessary to clean the surface to be cleaned, the dust cup can be pulled out of the dust collection box. At this time, the reset member drives the locking mechanism to lock the lid door, so that the dust discharge port is automatically closed, avoiding the user from manually closing the lid and soiling their hands, with high automation and a good user experience.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] In addition, the embodiments of the present invention and the technical features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without contradiction. The detailed description in the specific embodiments should be understood as an explanation of the gist of the present invention and should not be regarded as an undue limitation to the present invention.

[0010] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. Terms such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present invention are used only for the purpose of explanation, and are not understood to indicate or imply their relative importance or implicitly include at least one feature.

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention provide a cleaning system. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 12, the cleaning system 100 includes a vacuum cleaner 1, an unlocking member 22, and a base station 2. The vacuum cleaner 1 includes a dust cup 11 and a locking mechanism 12. The dust cup 11 includes a cup body 111 and a lid door 112. A dust collection chamber 111a and a dust discharge port 111b communicating with the dust collection chamber 111a are formed in the cup body 111. The lid door 112 selectively opens and closes the dust discharge port 111b. The locking mechanism 12 is provided on the dust cup 11 and is used to lock or unlock the lid door 112.

[0012] The base station 2 includes a base body 21 and a reset member 23. A dust collection box 21a is formed in the base body 21. When the dust cup 11 enters the dust collection box 21a, the unlocking member 22 drives the locking mechanism 12 to unlock the lid door 112. When the dust cup 11 is withdrawn from the dust collection box 21a, the reset member 23 drives the locking mechanism 12 to lock the lid door 112.

[0013] When the vacuum cleaner 1 performs a cleaning operation on the surface to be cleaned, the locking mechanism 12 can lock the lid door 112 to close the dust discharge port 111b, thereby preventing foreign matters such as dust and garbage in the dust collection chamber 111a from leaking outside the dust cup 11 through the dust discharge port 111b.

[0014] In the cleaning system 100 provided by an embodiment of the present invention, when it is necessary to clean foreign matters in the dust collection chamber 111a, the dust cup 11 can be inserted into the dust collection box 21a. The unlocking member 22 drives the locking mechanism 12 to unlock the lid door 112, thereby opening the dust discharge port 111b. In this way, the dust and debris in the dust collection chamber 111a enter the dust collection box 21a through the dust discharge port 111b, cleaning the dust collection chamber 111a, and providing a good dust and debris storage space for the cleaning operation of the next surface to be cleaned, with a high degree of automation. After cleaning the foreign matters in the dust collection chamber 111a, or when it is necessary to clean the surface to be cleaned, the dust cup 11 can be pulled out from the dust collection box 21a. At this time, the reset member 23 drives the locking mechanism 12 to lock the lid door 112, so that the dust discharge port 111b is automatically closed, avoiding the user from manually closing the lid and soiling their hands, with a high degree of automation and an improved user experience.

[0015] Note that the surface to be cleaned includes, but is not limited to, a floor, a desktop, etc.

[0016] Note that the dust collection box 21a in this specification is a box or chamber for accommodating the dust cup 11. Specifically, the dust collection box 21a may be a dust collection duct or a dust and debris collection part of the base station 2.

[0017] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the shape of the dust cup 11 is not limited, and it may be, for example, a hollow cylinder or a cone.

[0018] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the vacuum cleaner 1 may be a handheld vacuum cleaner 1. As one aspect, the handheld vacuum cleaner 1 is small in volume and light in weight. As another aspect, it has a wide applicability and can clean various cleaning locations such as a floor, a carpet, a sofa, and a mattress.

[0019] In one embodiment, the locking mechanism 12 includes a lock body 121 and a joint locking structure 122. The dust cup 11 is provided with the lock body 121, and the lid door 112 is provided with the joint locking structure 122. The lock body 121 and the joint locking structure 122 are fitted to selectively lock or unlock the lid door 112. In this way, when the dust cup 11 is inserted into the dust collection box 21a, the unlocking member 22 drives the separation of the lock body 121 and the joint locking structure 122 to unlock the lid door 112, so that the dust discharge port 111b can be opened. When the dust cup 11 is withdrawn from the dust collection box 21a, the reset member 23 drives the locking of the lock body 121 and the joint locking structure 122 to lock the lid door 112, so that the dust discharge port 111b is automatically closed.

[0020] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2 to 8, the lid door 112 includes a rotating portion 1122 so as to rotate with respect to the cup body 111. Exemplarily, the lid door 112 includes a lid body 1121 and a rotating portion 1122, and the joint lock structure 122 is provided on the lid body 1121. One end of the rotating portion 1122 is connected to the lid body 1121, and the other end of the rotating portion 1122 extends in a direction approaching the cup body 111. In some embodiments, the dust cup 11 includes a rotating shaft 114 and a fixing member 113. The fixing member 113 is fixedly provided on the cup body 111. An attachment groove 113a is formed in the fixing member 113. A through first attachment port 113b and a second attachment port 113c are formed on a side surface of the fixing member 113 close to the base body 21 and a side surface of the fixing member 113 close to the lid body 1121. Both the first attachment port 113b and the second attachment port 113c communicate with the attachment groove 113a. The rotating portion 1122 is provided in the attachment groove 113a. A first rotation hole is formed in the groove wall of the attachment groove 113a, and a second rotation hole is formed in the rotating portion 1122. The rotating shaft 114 penetrates through the first rotation hole and the second rotation hole. In this way, the lid door 112 can rotate by means of the rotating shaft 114 and the rotation holes. On the one hand, the number of parts required for the rotation of the rotating shaft 114 and the rotation holes is small, maintenance is easy, and reliability is high. On the other hand, it is not necessary to use a complicated hydraulic system and a pneumatic system for the rotation of the rotating shaft 114 and the rotation holes, the maintenance cost is low, and implementation is easy.

[0021] In the process of removing the dust cup 11 from the dust collection box 21a, the reset member 23 abuts against the rotating portion 1122 so as to rotate the lid door 112 in a direction approaching the cup body 111, thereby driving the locking of the locking mechanism 12. Exemplarily, after cleaning foreign matters in the dust collection chamber 111a or when it is necessary to clean the surface to be cleaned, the dust cup 11 can be removed from the dust collection box 21a. In the initial extraction process, the reset member 23 located on the base body 21 comes into contact with and abuts against the rotating portion 1122. When the extraction continues, the reset member 23 applies a force in the direction opposite to the extraction direction to the rotating portion 1122. Due to the presence of the rotating shaft 114, this acting force pries open the side of the rotating portion 1122 of the lid body 1121 away from the rotating shaft 114 with the rotating shaft 114 as a fulcrum and rotates around the rotating shaft 114, that is, rotates in a direction approaching the cup body 111, so that the joint lock structure 122 is locked in an engageable manner with the lock body 121.

[0022] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the shape of the rotating portion 1122 is not limited and may be, for example, a cube or a rectangular parallelepiped.

[0023] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 5 and 9, the lock body 121 is located at a portion away from the rotating portion 1122 of the cup body 111. That is, the lock body 121 and the fixing member 113 can be located on opposite sides of the cup body 111. In this way, in the process of the reset member 23 moving the rotation of the lid door 112, the lock body 121 can be reset to avoid interference.

[0024] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the lock body 121 may be provided around the cup body 111 for one full turn.

[0025] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1, 6, and 9, the number of lock bodies 121 and the number of joint lock structures 122 are not limited. For example, both may be two. The two lock bodies 121 are provided at intervals on the cup body 111 along the axial extension direction of the rotation shaft 114, and the two joint lock structures 122 are provided at intervals on the lid body 1121 along the axial extension direction of the rotation shaft 114. Each lock body 121 contacts and fits with one joint lock structure 122 to improve the connection strength between the lid door 112 and the dust cup 11. Therefore, during the cleaning operation of the cleaner 1, it is difficult to open the lid door 112.

[0026] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 12, when at least a part of the dust cup 11 is located in the dust collection box 21a, the reset member 23 abuts against the circumferential surface of the rotating part 1122. Here, the circumferential surface of the rotating part 1122 refers to the end face of the rotating part 1122 away from the lid body 1121. When the dust cup 11 is located in the dust collection box 21a, the lid door 112 is in an open state, the reset member 23 contacts the circumferential surface of the rotating part 1122, and when the dust cup 11 is pulled out, the reset member 23 applies a force acting in the direction opposite to the extraction direction to the circumferential surface. Due to the presence of the rotation shaft 114, this force forces the lid door 112 to rotate in the direction approaching the cup body 111. During the process of the lid door 112 slowly rotating, the circumferential surface becomes substantially parallel to the extraction direction. For example, in FIGS. 2 to 4, after the circumferential surface becomes substantially parallel to the extraction direction, on the one hand, it indicates that the lid door 112 is no longer interfered with by the reset member 23 and the dust collection box 21a can be pulled out; on the other hand, the fact that the circumferential surface becomes substantially parallel to the extraction direction indicates that the joint lock structure 122 at this time can be locked in engagement with the lock body 121.

[0027] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1 and 12, an inlet / outlet 21b communicating with the dust collection box 21a is formed on the upper surface of the dust collection box 21a. The dust discharge port 111b is formed on the lower surface of the cup body 111. The dust cup 11 enters and exits the dust collection box 21a along the vertical direction through the inlet / outlet 21b. In this way, when it is necessary to clean the foreign matter in the dust collection chamber 111a, the dust cup 11 can be inserted into the dust collection box 21a along the vertical direction through the inlet / outlet 21b. On the one hand, since the vacuum cleaner 1 and the base station 2 are inserted along the vertical direction, the floor area of the cleaning system 100 can be reduced, and at the same time, the space utilization rate is high, and the insertion or extraction operation of the user can be facilitated. On the other hand, by forming the inlet / outlet 21b on the upper surface of the dust collection box 21a and forming the dust discharge port 111 on the lower surface of the cup body 111, the foreign matter in the dust collection chamber 111a can fall into the dust collection box 21a located below it, making the cleaning easier. On the other hand, after the unlocking member 22 drives the separation of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 to unlock the lid door 112, the lid door 112 rotates away from the cup body 111 around the rotation axis 114 by its own gravity, so that the dust discharge port 111b can be opened.

[0028] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the dust cup 11 is provided with a torsion spring. The torsion spring is externally fitted to the rotation axis 114 and is used to open the lid door 112. In this way, the rotation axis 114 has a certain preload, so that the situation where the lid door 112 is accidentally opened can be reduced.

[0029] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 12, a part of the peripheral wall of the dust collection box 21a projects inward to form a reset member 23. Exemplarily, the wall surface at the top of the dust collection box 21a extends and projects inward so as to block a part of the entrance / exit 21b. An avoidance groove 23a for avoiding the rotation part 1122 is formed in the reset member 23. In the process of pulling out the dust cup 11 from the dust collection box 21a, the lower surface of the reset member 23 abuts against the rotation part 1122. When the dust cup 11 enters the dust collection box 21a, the peripheral surface of the rotation part 1122 becomes substantially parallel to the wall surface of the avoidance groove 23a approaching the dust cup 11. In this way, the dust cup 11 can be dropped into the dust collection box 21a. When the dust cup 11 is pulled out from the dust collection box 21a, the lower surface of the reset member 23 contacts and abuts against the peripheral surface of the rotation part 1122, so that the lid door 112 is forcibly rotated until the peripheral surface of the rotation part 1122 becomes substantially parallel to the wall surface of the avoidance groove 23a approaching the cup body 111. In this way, the lid door 112 can avoid structural interference for being pulled out from the dust collection box 21a. Here, the fact that the peripheral surface of the rotation part 1122 becomes substantially parallel to the wall surface of the avoidance groove 23a approaching the cup body 111 indicates that the lid door 112 has already substantially closed the dust discharge port 111b, the joint lock structure 122 has reached the position where it contacts and fits into the lock body 121, and it is ready to contact and fit into the joint lock structure 122.

[0030] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1, 9 and 11, the lock body 121 is slidably provided on the outer wall of the cup body 111. In this way, when maintenance or replacement of the lock mechanism 12 is required, it can be directly operated on the outer wall of the cup body 111, which is efficient and convenient. The unlocking member 22 can move the slide of the lock body 121 so as to separate the lock body 121 from the joint lock structure 122. In this way, when it is necessary to clean foreign matters in the dust collection chamber 111a, the dust cup 11 is inserted into the base station 2, and the unlocking member 22 in the dust collection box 21a can contact the lock body 121 of the cup body 111. Therefore, by moving the slide of the lock body 121, relative movement occurs to separate between the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122, completing the automatic unlocking of the lid door 112, opening the dust discharge port 111b, and the foreign matters in the dust collection chamber 111a enter the dust collection box 21a through the dust discharge port 111b, and the cleaning of the foreign matters in the dust collection chamber 111a can be completed. It has a high degree of automation and a good user experience.

[0031] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, a fixing groove may be provided in the lid body 1121, and the joint lock structure 122 may be fixed in the fixing groove. In this way, a stable fitting position can be provided for the lock body 121.

[0032] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the joint lock structure 122 may be adhered to the lid body 1121 through a viscous substance such as an adhesive. In this way, groove processing on the lid body 1121 can be avoided, and damage to the lid body 1121 can be reduced.

[0033] In one embodiment, the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 may be fitted to be magnetically attracted. In this way, by means of magnetic attraction, the connection between the two can be realized without the need for external force, which is convenient to use, simple and easy to operate, and has high stability.

[0034] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the magnetic adsorption fitting between the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 includes, but is not limited to, the following several forms. For example, both the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 may be permanent magnets. Also, for example, one of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is a permanent magnet, and the other of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is a ferromagnetic substance such as iron, nickel, or chromium. Further, for example, both the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 may be electromagnets. Further, for example, one of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is an electromagnet, and the other of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is a material such as iron, nickel, or chromium. Further, for example, one of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is an electromagnet, and the other of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is a permanent magnet.

[0035] In one embodiment, one of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is a snap, and the other of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 is a snap groove, and the snap and the snap groove are locked. Exemplarily, the lock body 121 may be a snap, and the joint lock structure 122 may be a snap groove. In this way, on the one hand, due to the connecting means between the snap and the snap groove, it has strong connection strength and stability, so that when the cleaner 1 is operating, the lid door 112 is not easily detached. On the other hand, by using the locking means, the connection and disconnection between the dust cup 11 and the lid door 112 are made easy. In some other embodiments, the lock body 121 may be a snap groove, and the joint lock structure 122 may be a snap.

[0036] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, one of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 may be a snap. In this way, it can be directly locked to the lid door by the snap.

[0037] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11, a dust cup 11 is formed with a receiving chamber 13a for housing a lock body 121. Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the dust cup 11 includes a casing 13 connected to the outer peripheral surface of a cup body 111, and the casing 13, together with the outer peripheral surface of the cup body 111, defines the receiving chamber 13a. Exemplarily, the casing 13 may be provided on a side away from a fixing member 113 of the cup body 111, and the shape of the casing 13 is not limited. For example, the casing 13 may present a hollow cylindrical shape such that the receiving chamber 13a is substantially cylindrical. In some other embodiments, the casing 13 may be a part of the cup body 111, that is, the casing 13 and the cup body 111 may be integrally formed. In this way, the connection strength between the two can be improved.

[0038] A communication port 13b is formed in the receiving chamber 13a facing the lid door 112. That is, an opening is provided at the bottom of the receiving chamber 13a, and during the process of the dust cup 11 entering the dust collection box 21a, the receiving chamber 13a can communicate with the dust collection box 21a through the communication port 13b. An extension port 13c communicating with the receiving chamber 13a is opened on the circumferential side of the casing 13, and a part of the lock body 121 is provided in the receiving chamber 13a. In this way, on the one hand, the lock body 121 can be protected to a certain extent and the service life of the lock body 121 can be improved. On the other hand, by providing a part of the lock body 121 in the receiving chamber 13a, during the process of the dust cup 11 entering the dust collection box 21a, when the lock body 121 is moved and slid by the unlocking member 22, the receiving chamber 13a can perform a certain guiding action and avoidance action on the lock body 121, avoiding a situation where the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 cannot be separated, and having good operation stability.

[0039] The lock body 121 is fitted into the joint lock structure 122 via the communication port 13b. Exemplarily, taking the case where the dust cup 11 enters and exits the dust collection box 21a along the vertical direction as an example, in the process of the dust cup 11 being pulled out upward from the dust collection box 21a, the lock body 121 slides downward due to its own gravity. Therefore, a part of the lock body 121 slides to the vicinity of the communication port 13b, providing a good fitting position for contact with the subsequent joint lock structure 122.

[0040] The part passing through the extension port 13c of the lock body 121 is used to contact the unlocking member 22. Exemplarily, taking the case where the dust cup 11 is inserted downward into the dust collection box 21a as an example, in the process of the dust cup 11 entering the dust collection box 21a, the part passing through the extension port 13c of the lock body 121 is contacted and moved by the unlocking member 22, driving the upward slide of the part located in the accommodation chamber 13a of the lock body 121. Further, the part of the lock body 121 located at the communication port 13b enters the accommodation chamber 13a, the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 are separated, the lid door 112 is unlocked, and the dust discharge port 111b is opened.

[0041] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, an unlocking member 22 is formed such that a part of the peripheral wall of the dust collection box 21a protrudes inward. Exemplarily, one end of the unlocking member 22 is connected to the peripheral wall of the dust collection box 21a, and the other end extends along a direction approaching the dust cup 11. That is, the wall surface of the dust collection box 21a is first formed with a step so as to extend downward first and then protrude and extend in a direction approaching the dust cup 11, and further extends downward. Taking the case where the dust cup 11 is inserted downward into the dust collection box 21a as an example, in the process of the dust cup 11 entering the dust collection box 21a, the portion passing through the outlet 13c of the lock body 121 will contact the step of the unlocking member 22, preventing the lock body 121 from continuing to move downward. As a result, relative movement occurs between the lock body 121 and the lid body 1121, and the portion located at the communication port 13b of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 are separated, and the lid door 112 is automatically unlocked. In this way, by forming the unlocking member 22 inside the dust collection box 21a, the appearance of the base station 2 can be kept clean.

[0042] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1, 9, 10, and 11, the locking mechanism 12 includes an elastic structure 123, and the elastic structure 123 is connected to the lock body 121. Exemplarily, the elastic structure 123 may be provided in the accommodation chamber 13a. For example, one end of the elastic structure 123 is connected to the top wall of the accommodation chamber 13a, and the other end of the elastic structure 123 is connected to a side away from the communication port 13b of the lock body 121. In this way, on the one hand, the elastic structure 123 can perform compression and extension with the top wall of the accommodation chamber 13a as a fulcrum to drive the slide of the lock body 121. On the other hand, by providing the elastic structure 123 inside the accommodation chamber 13a, the elastic structure 123 can be protected to a certain extent and the service life can be improved.

[0043] The unlocking member 22 causes the elastic structure 123 to elastically deform by moving the lock body 121. Exemplarily, taking the case where the dust cup 11 is inserted downward into the dust collection box 21a as an example, during the process of the dust cup 11 entering the dust collection box 21a, the portion passing through the extension outlet 13c of the lock body 121 comes into contact with the extending portion of the unlocking member 22, preventing the lock body 121 from continuously moving downward. In this way, since the lock body 121 compresses the elastic structure 123 upward, the portion located at the communication port 13b of the lock body 121 is separated from the joint lock structure 122, and the lid door 112 is automatically unlocked. In this way, by providing the elastic structure 123, a certain preload can be provided to reduce the occurrence of accidental unlocking of the lid door 112 and improve the reliability of unlocking the lid door 112. Note that during the process of the dust cup 11 being inserted into the dust collection box 21a, as a result of the risk that the portion passing through the extension outlet 13c of the lock body 121 comes into contact with the wall of the dust collection box 21a, the lock body 121 may slide, and there is a risk that the lid door 112 may be unlocked prematurely.

[0044] During the process of removing the dust cup 11 from the dust collection box 21a, the elastic structure 123 recovers the elastic deformation to reset the lock body 121. Exemplarily, taking the case where the vacuum cleaner 1 enters and exits the dust collection box 21a along the vertical direction as an example, after foreign matters in the dust collection chamber 111a enter the dust collection box 21a, during the process of pulling out the dust cup 11 upward from the dust collection box 21a, the elastic structure 123 recovers the elastic deformation to push the downward movement of the lock body 121. Therefore, the portion of the lock body 121 away from the elastic structure 123 automatically approaches the communication port 13b, providing a good butting position for subsequent contact and fitting with the joint lock structure 122.

[0045] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, the elastic structure 123 may be a spring. In this way, in order to provide different preloads, springs made of different materials can be selected according to different needs, with high selectivity and low manufacturing costs.

[0046] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, on the circumferential side of the casing 13, a fastener 13d communicating with the accommodation chamber 13a is opened, and a part of the lock body 121 is movably provided on the fastener 13d. Due to the interruption of the groove wall below the fastener 13d, the elastic structure 123 cannot completely release the preload. That is, when the lid door 112 is not unlocked, the elastic structure 123 always maintains a certain preload in the accommodation chamber 13a. In this way, the stable operation of the lock body 121 can be ensured, not only avoiding the situation where the lock body 121 pops out from the communication port 13b after the elastic structure 123 recovers from elastic deformation, but also improving the trigger pressure for unlocking the lid door 112 and reducing the occurrence of accidental unlocking of the lid door 112.

[0047] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, to avoid structural interference, the fastener 13d and the extension port 13c are provided offset along the vertical direction.

[0048] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 2, 3, 4 to 11, with the cup body 111 located in the dust collection box 21a, the unlocking member 22 and the reset member 23 may be located on opposite sides of the cup body 111. In this way, structural interference can be avoided, so the actions of the unlocking member 22 driving the separation of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122, and the reset member 23 driving the locking of the joint lock structure 122 and the lock body 121 do not affect each other.

[0049] In one embodiment, the cleaning system 100 includes a motor provided in the base station 2. The motor is used to suck gas from the dust collection box 21a. With the cup body 111 positioned within the dust collection box 21a, the motor is activated. Exemplarily, the motor may be a suction motor. The motor may be provided in the base station 2 and communicate with the dust collection box 21a via a duct to suck the gas within the dust collection box 21a and create a negative pressure state. In this way, with the cup body 111 positioned within the dust collection box 21a, the unlocking member 22 drives the separation of the lock body 121 and the joint lock structure 122 to unlock the lid door 112, thereby activating the motor. By utilizing the differential pressure between the dust collection chamber 111a and the dust collection box 21a to automatically open the lid door 112, the dust collection chamber 111a and the dust collection box 21a are communicated, enabling the foreign matter within the dust collection chamber 111a to be quickly and cleanly removed.

[0050] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, air can also be blown from the dust collection chamber 111a into the dust collection box 21a to accelerate and blow the foreign matter in the dust collection chamber 111a into the dust collection box 21a.

[0051] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, it is also possible to penetrate the dust collection chamber 111a.

[0052] Exemplarily, in one embodiment, referring to FIG. 12, the dust collection box 21a is formed with a flange 21c extending toward the cup body 111. The flange 21c supports the cup body 111 and is used to prevent the cup body 111 from falling into the dust collection box 21a and being soiled.

[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can be subject to various modifications and changes. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning system comprising: a vacuum cleaner, an unlocking member, and a base station, wherein the vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup and a locking mechanism; the dust cup includes a cup body and a lid door; a dust collection chamber and a dust outlet communicating with the dust collection chamber are formed in the cup body; the lid door selectively opens and closes the dust outlet; the locking mechanism is provided on the dust cup and is used to lock or unlock the lid door, the base station includes a base body and a reset member; a dust collection box is formed in the base body, during the process of the dust cup entering the dust collection box, the unlocking member drives the locking mechanism to unlock the lid door; during the process of pulling the dust cup out of the dust collection box, the reset member drives the locking mechanism to lock the lid door, a cleaning system.

2. The locking mechanism includes a lock body and a joint locking structure; the lock body is provided on the dust cup; the joint locking structure is provided on the lid door; the lock body and the joint locking structure are fitted to selectively lock or unlock the lid door, The cleaning system according to Claim 1.

3. The lid door includes a rotating portion connected to the cup body so as to rotate relative thereto; during the process of pulling the dust cup out of the dust collection box, the reset member rotates the lid door in a direction approaching the cup body and abuts against the rotating portion to drive the locking mechanism to lock, The cleaning system according to Claim 1.

4. When at least a part of the dust cup is located in the dust collection box, the reset member abuts against the circumferential surface of the rotating portion, The cleaning system according to Claim 3.

5. The reset member is formed such that a part of the peripheral wall of the dust collection box protrudes inward; an avoidance groove for avoiding the rotating portion is formed in the reset member; during the process of pulling the dust cup out of the dust collection box, the lower surface of the reset member abuts against the rotating portion, The cleaning system according to Claim 3.

6. The lock body is slidably provided on the outer wall of the cup body; the unlocking member can move the slide of the lock body to separate the lock body from the joint locking structure, The cleaning system according to Claim 2.

7. The lock mechanism is provided with an elastic structure, and the elastic structure is connected to the lock body. The unlocking member can move the lock body, thereby elastically deforming the elastic structure. During the process of pulling out the dust cup from the dust collection box, the elastic structure recovers the elastic deformation so as to reset the lock body. The cleaning system according to claim 6.

8. The unlocking member is formed such that a part of the peripheral wall of the dust collection box protrudes inward. The cleaning system according to claim 6.

9. A storage chamber for storing the lock body is formed in the dust cup. A communication port is formed in the storage chamber toward the lid door. An extension port communicating with the storage chamber is opened on the peripheral side of the dust cup. A part of the lock body is provided in the storage chamber. The lock body is fitted to the joint lock structure through the communication port, and the part of the lock body passing through the extension port is used to contact the unlocking member. The cleaning system according to claim 6.

10. An entrance / exit communicating with the dust collection box is formed on the upper surface of the dust collection box. The dust discharge port is formed on the lower surface of the cup body. The dust cup enters and exits the dust collection box along the vertical direction through the entrance / exit. The cleaning system according to claim 1.

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