cleaning machine

Abstract

This invention provides a vacuum cleaner in which the weight is distributed evenly, improving user convenience. [Solution] The one-sided vacuum cleaner includes a suction section, a suction motor including an impeller that rotates and generates suction force to draw air along the suction section, a dust separation section having one or more cyclone sections that generate a cyclone flow to separate dust from the air flowing in through the suction section, a dust box located below the suction motor for storing the dust separated from the dust separation section, a battery located behind the dust box for supplying power to the suction motor, and a handle located behind the suction motor, wherein the rotation axis of the impeller and the axis of the cyclone flow are extended vertically, and the extension line of the rotation axis of the impeller passes through the one or more cyclone sections.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Vacuum cleaners can be classified into manual vacuum cleaners where the user directly moves the vacuum cleaner while cleaning, and automatic vacuum cleaners that move and clean on their own. Furthermore, manual vacuum cleaners can be classified into canister-type vacuum cleaners, upright vacuum cleaners, handy-type vacuum cleaners, stick-type vacuum cleaners, etc. according to the form of the vacuum cleaner.

[0003] Also, in the prior art Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1127088 (registration date: March 8, 2012 .), a handheld vacuum cleaner is disclosed.

[0004]

[0005] The handheld vacuum cleaner includes a suction pipe, an air flow generator, a centrifugal separation device, a power source, and a handle. The centrifugal separation device is located between the handle and the suction pipe, the air flow generator is disposed directly above the handle, and the power source is disposed directly below the handle. Therefore, the air flow generator and the power source are located behind the centrifugal separation device.

[0006] Among the above configurations, the relatively heavy configurations are the air flow generator and the power source. According to the prior art, since the heavy air flow generator is disposed directly above the handle and the heavy power source is disposed directly below the handle, the center of gravity of the entire handheld vacuum cleaner is shifted toward the handle side, causing inconvenience to the user when using the handheld vacuum cleaner and burdening the wrist.

[0007]

[0008] There are some burdensome issues.

[0009] Furthermore, according to prior literature, the airflow generator is located behind the centrifuge, so the centrifugal portion The flow path for guiding air from the centrifugal separator to the airflow generator is lengthened, and the air discharged from the centrifugal separator Since the direction of airflow changes as it flows into the airflow generator, there is a flow loss. There are problems that arise.

[0010] Furthermore, according to previous literature, the airflow generator is positioned directly above the handle, so the airflow generator There is a problem in that the air expelled from the exhaust is directly blown onto the arms that are gripping the steering wheel. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0011] The object of the present invention is to provide a vacuum cleaner in which the weight is evenly distributed to improve user convenience. It is about that.

[0012] Furthermore, an objective of the present invention is to minimize the length of the flow path from the dust separation unit to the suction motor. The objective is to provide opportunities.

[0013] Furthermore, an objective of the present invention is to prevent air that has passed through the intake motor from being discharged to the user. The objective is to provide a vacuum cleaner that can be used. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] A vacuum cleaner with one side has a suction section and a mechanism to ensure that air is drawn in along the suction section. A suction motor including an impeller that generates a suction force and rotates, and via the suction section One or more cyclones that generate cyclone flow to separate dust from incoming air. A dust separation unit including a part, storing the dust separated from the dust separation unit, below the suction motor A dust box located at, supplying power to the suction motor, behind the dust box A battery located at, and a handle disposed behind the suction motor, and the rotation axis of the impeller and the axis of the cyclone flow are each extended in the vertical direction, and the extension line of the rotation axis of the impeller passes through the one or more cyclone parts The cleaner according to another aspect includes a suction part, a suction motor including an impeller that rotates to generate a suction force for sucking air along the suction part, and one or more cyclones that generate a cyclone flow to separate dust from the air flowing in through the suction part A dust separation unit including a part, a dust box for storing the dust separated from the dust separation unit, a battery for supplying power to the suction motor, a handle disposed behind the suction motor, and an air discharge cover provided with an air discharge port through which the air passing through the suction motor on the upper surface is discharged, and the axis of the cyclone flow passes through the air discharge cover

[0015] The cleaner according to still another aspect includes a suction part having a longitudinal axis, a suction motor that generates a suction force for sucking air along the suction part, and a dust separation unit that separates dust from the air flowing in through the suction part, and is disposed so as to overlap the suction motor in the vertical direction with the longitudinal axis of the suction part being horizontal, a dust box including a dust storage body for storing the dust separated from the dust separation unit and a body cover for opening and closing the dust storage body, and an air discharge port through which the air passing through the suction motor is discharged, and the longitudinal axis of the suction part

[0016] ​​​​​​​​​​​​With the axis of the direction being horizontal, the longitudinal axis of the suction part is above the body cover. It is located, and the suction direction in which air is sucked through the suction part intersects with the discharge direction in which air is discharged through the air discharge port.

[0017] A vacuum cleaner according to another aspect further includes a suction part, a suction motor that generates a suction force to suck air along the suction part, a dust separation part that separates dust from the air flowing in through the suction part, a dust box that stores the dust separated from the dust separation part, a battery for supplying power to the suction motor, a handle disposed behind the suction motor, and an air discharge port that is located above the suction motor and through which the air passing through the suction motor is discharged.

[0018] The suction motor is disposed so as to overlap the dust separation part in the vertical direction.

[0019] The suction motor includes an impeller that rotates, and the rotation axis of the impeller extends in the vertical direction and is disposed so as to overlap the dust separation part and the dust box in the vertical direction.

[0020] The suction motor includes an impeller that rotates, and the rotation axis of the impeller extends in the vertical direction, and the extension line of the rotation axis is disposed so as to penetrate the dust separation part and the dust box.

[0021] The dust separation part includes one or more cyclone parts that generate cyclone flow, and the rotation axis of the impeller and the axis of at least one cyclone flow are located on the same line.

[0022] A motor housing that houses the aforementioned intake motor, and at least a part of the motor housing It further includes an exhaust cover located above the g and equipped with the aforementioned air outlet.

[0023] The exhaust cover is designed so that the air discharged through the air outlet is inclined with respect to a vertical line. A flow guide is provided to ensure that the fluid is discharged in a specific direction.

[0024] The aforementioned intake motor includes a rotating impeller, the axis of which extends vertically. Furthermore, in the discharge cover, at least between the rotation axis of the impeller and the handle A barrier is provided in some areas to block the air discharge at the air outlet. .

[0025] Before the air discharged from the dust separation unit flows into the intake motor, the air is filtered. A pre-filter for suction, and located within the motor housing, which takes the intake motor Furthermore, an air guide encloses the area and guides the air discharged from the dust separation section to the intake motor. include.

[0026] The air discharged from the dust separation unit passes through the pre-filter while rising, and the p The air that has passed through the filter then descends again and passes through the intake motor, and the intake motor The air that has passed through the port rises again and is discharged to the outside through the air outlet.

[0027] The air discharged from the dust separation unit passes through the intake motor while rising, and then It is discharged to the outside through the air outlet. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] According to the proposed invention, the heavier suction motor is positioned relative to the handle. The heavy battery is located at the front and below the handle, so the entire vacuum cleaner The weight is evenly distributed, and when the user grips the handle to clean, the user's wrist This prevents the burden from being placed on it.

[0029] Furthermore, since the intake motor is located above the dust separation unit, the flow from the dust separation unit to the intake motor Since the length of the path is minimized, there is the advantage of minimizing airflow losses.

[0030] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is prevented that the air that has passed through the intake motor is discharged to the user. It can be done. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0031] [Figure 1] A perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A side view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] A plan view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] A cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] A cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] A drawing showing a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention with the discharge cover and filter separated. [Figure 7] A diagram showing the structure for housing the HEPA filter in the exhaust cover. [Figure 8] A drawing showing the airflow inside a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] A drawing showing the lower structure of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] A perspective view of a body cover according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11]A diagram showing the body cover in a rotated state in Figure 9. [Figure 12] A drawing showing a battery according to one embodiment of the present invention separated from a battery housing. [Figure 13] A perspective view of a battery according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] A drawing showing a coupling groove in a battery housing according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] A diagram showing how the vacuum cleaner of the present invention is used to clean a floor by connecting a suction nozzle. [Figure 16] A drawing showing a vacuum cleaner according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] A drawing showing airflow inside a vacuum cleaner according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] A drawing showing airflow inside a vacuum cleaner according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0032] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrative drawings. The same reference numerals are used for the same components. In addition, in the description of embodiments of the present invention, If a specific description of a known configuration or function is deemed to interfere with the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, If this is the case, the detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0033] Furthermore, in the description of the components of the embodiments of the present invention, the terms 1st, 2nd, A, B, (a), (b), etc. The terminology used may distinguish its components from other components. It is intended for the purpose of defining the essence or order of the constituent elements, etc. It is not that one component is "connected," "joined," or "linked" to another component. When it is stated that a component is directly connected to or linked to other components, If other components are "linked," "joined," or "connected" between each component, It includes all of the above.

[0034] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a side view of a vacuum cleaner, and Figure 4 is a plan view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5 is related to one embodiment of the present invention. This is a cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner.

[0036] Referring to Figures 1 to 5, the vacuum cleaner 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a main body 2. Cut.

[0037] The main body 2 may include an intake section 5 into which dust-containing air is drawn in.

[0038] Furthermore, the main body 2 is equipped with a dust filter to separate dust that has been sucked into the interior via the suction section 5. A separation unit 10 and a dust box 50 for storing the dust separated from the dust separation unit 10 are provided. It can also include more.

[0039] The dust separation unit 10 includes, for example, a first cyclone capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. It can include a ron section 110.

[0040] The first cyclone section 110 can communicate with the intake section 5.

[0041] The air and dust drawn in through the intake section 5 are directed to the inner surface of the first cyclone section 110. It will flow in a spiral pattern along that path.

[0042] The axis A2 of the cyclone flow in the first cyclone section 110 is extended in the vertical direction.

[0043] The dust separation unit 10 separates dust again from the air discharged from the first cyclone unit 110. It may further include a second cyclone section 130 that separates the dust. To minimize the size of the first cyclone section, the second cyclone section 130 is configured to minimize the size of the first cyclone section It is located inside 110. The second cyclone section 130 consists of multiple cyclones arranged in parallel. It may include a cyclone body, and the cyclones generated from each of the cyclone bodies The shaft of the ron flow is extended vertically and can pass through the suction motor 230.

[0044] As another example, the dust separation unit may have a single cyclone unit, and in this case as well, The axis A2 of the icron flow is extended in the vertical direction.

[0045] The dust box 50 comprises a cylindrical dust collection body 510 and below the dust collection body 510 It may include a body cover 520 that is rotatably coupled to the side.

[0046] The longitudinal axis A3 of the intake portion 5 is such that the longitudinal axis A3 of the intake portion 5 is horizontal. In this state, it is located above the body cover 520.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first cyclone section 110 is not present separately, and the dust collection body 510 The upper part may also function as the first cyclone section 110.

[0048] At least a portion of the second cyclone section 130 is located inside the dust box 50. That's fine.

[0049] The dust collection body 510 stores the dust separated from the second cyclone unit 130. A dust storage guide 504 is positioned to guide the dust. It is coupled to the lower side of the chron section 130 and can contact the upper surface of the body cover 520. ru.

[0050] The dust storage guide 504 provides space inside the dust collection body 510 for the first cyclone The first dust storage section 502 stores the dust separated from section 110, and the second cyclone section 1 The unit can be partitioned into a second dust storage unit 506 where dust separated from unit 30 is stored.

[0051] The internal space of the dust storage guide 504 is the second dust storage section 506, and the dust storage guide The space between the do 504 and the dust collection body 510 is the first dust storage section 502.

[0052] The body cover 520 combines the first dust storage section 502 and the second dust storage section 506. It can be opened and closed.

[0053] The body cover 520 is designed so that dust stored in the first dust storage section 502 flows in a cyclone. A rib 521 is provided to prevent rotation due to motion. The rib 521 is The body cover 520 extends upward from the first With the second dust storage sections 502 and 506 covered, the rib 521 is the dust collection body It is positioned adjacent to the inner surface of 510.

[0054] The cyclone flow flows along the inner circumferential surface of the dust collection body 510 towards the first dust storage section 502. As it flows, the rib 521 is positioned adjacent to the inner circumferential surface of the dust collection body 510. As a result, the cyclone flow is disrupted by the rib 521 and stored in the first dust storage section 502. This prevents the collected dust from rotating.

[0055] The main body 2 further includes a suction force generation unit 20 for generating suction force. Yes, it is possible. The suction force generating unit 20 comprises a motor housing 210 and the motor housing The suction motor 230 can be housed inside the 210.

[0056] Furthermore, at least a portion of the suction motor 230 is located above the dust separation unit 10. Therefore, the suction motor 230 is located above the dust box 50.

[0057] That is, with the longitudinal axis of the suction section 5 in a horizontal position, the dust separation section 10 is as follows: It is positioned so as to overlap the intake motor 230 in the vertical direction. A portion of 30 is located inside the first cyclone section 110.

[0058] The lower side of the intake motor 230 is connected to the upper side of the second cyclone section 130. Therefore, the cyclone flow axis A2 of the dust separation unit 10 passes through the suction motor 230. This is possible. And the suction motor 230 is located from the longitudinal axis A3 of the suction section 5. It is located at a high position.

[0059] When the intake motor 230 is located above the second cyclone section 130, the second s The air discharged from the icon section 130 can immediately flow towards the suction motor 230, The flow path between the dust separation unit 10 and the suction motor 230 is minimized.

[0060] The intake motor 230 may include a rotating impeller 232. The propeller 232 is connected to the shaft 233. The shaft 233 extends in the vertical direction. It is arranged so as to be positioned, and at least a portion of it is located inside the dust separation section 10. In this case, When the dust box 50 and the suction motor 230 are arranged vertically, the vacuum cleaner 1 There is an advantage in that the height can be reduced. The rotation axis A1 of the impeller 232 (or intake motor The extension of the axis of the data passes through the dust separation section 10 and the dust box 50. It is possible.

[0061] At this time, the rotation shaft A1 of the impeller 232 and the first cyclone section 1 of the dust separation section 10 The axis A2 of the cyclone flow originating from point 10 lies on the same line.

[0062] According to the present invention, the air discharged from the dust separation unit, that is, the second cyclone unit 130 The path through which the air discharged upward flows towards the intake motor 230 is reduced, and the direction of the air changes. This has the advantage of reducing condensation and decreasing airflow loss.

[0063] When airflow loss decreases, the suction force increases, supplying power to the suction motor 230. This increases the battery usage time by 40.

[0064] Between the intake motor 230 and the second cyclone section 130, the intake motor 23 PCB250 is located at 0 for control.

[0065] The vacuum cleaner 1 includes a handle 30 for the user to grip and an electric motor 230. It may further include a battery 40 for supplying power.

[0066] The handle 30 is located behind the intake motor 20. Therefore, the intake motor The shaft of 230 is located between the suction section 5 and the handle 30.

[0067] When defined in terms of direction, in the vacuum cleaner 1, with respect to the suction motor 230, The direction in which the intake portion 5 is located is forward, and the direction in which the handle 30 is located is backward.

[0068] The battery 40 is located below the handle 30. Point 0 is located behind the dustbin 50.

[0069] Therefore, the intake motor 230 and the battery 40 are arranged so that they do not overlap in the vertical direction. They are arranged, and their heights are also different.

[0070] According to the present invention, the heavier suction motor 230 is compared to the handle 30. The heavy battery 40 is located in front of the handle 30 and below the handle 30. Because it is located on the side, the weight is evenly distributed throughout the vacuum cleaner 1. When using the L30 to clean, strain on the user's wrist is prevented. The heavy components are distributed and positioned at the front and rear of the vacuum cleaner 1, and at different heights from each other. Because it is positioned in this way, the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 is prevented from shifting to one side.

[0071] The battery 40 is located below the handle 30, and the suction motor 230 is Since it is located in front of the handle 30, there is no structure above the handle 30. That is, the upper surface of the handle 30 forms a part of the upper surface appearance of the vacuum cleaner 1.

[0072] Therefore, in the process of gripping and using the handle 30, some components of the vacuum cleaner 1 are used by the user. Contact with the arm is prevented.

[0073] The handle 30 extends vertically and includes a first extension 310 that can be gripped by the user, A second extension 3 extends above the first extension 310 toward the intake motor 230. It may include 20. The second extension 320 is at least partially extended horizontally. It can be done.

[0074] When the user is gripping the first extension 310, their hand will reach the first extension 310. Movement restriction to prevent movement of extension 310 in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in Figure 2) A section 312 is provided. The movement limiting section 312 extends from the first extension section 310 to the suction section It extends towards 5.

[0075] The movement limiting portion 312 is positioned at a distance from the second extension portion 320. With the first extension 310 being grasped, some fingers are positioned above the movement-restricting portion 312, and the rest The finger is located below the movement-restricting portion 312.

[0076] For example, the movement-restricting portion 312 is located between the index finger and the middle finger.

[0077] In this invention, the longitudinal axis A3 of the intake portion 5 passes through the first extension portion 310. Furthermore, the movement limiting portion 312 is positioned higher than the longitudinal axis A3 of the suction portion 5.

[0078] With this arrangement, the user can grasp the first extension 310 and then perform the suction. The longitudinal axis A3 of part 5 can pass through the user's wrist.

[0079] When the longitudinal axis A3 of the suction part 5 passes through the user's wrist, the user's arm is extended. In this state, the longitudinal axis A3 of the suction section 5 is substantially aligned with the extension direction of the user's arm. Therefore, in this state, the user grips the handle 30 and pushes the vacuum cleaner 1. This has the advantage of minimizing the force required from the user when pulling.

[0080] The handle 310 may include an inclined surface 315 on which the operating section 316 is located. On and off commands for the vacuum cleaner can be input via the operation unit 316. The inclined surface 315 is positioned to face the user. For example, the inclined surface 315 is: It is located on the rear surface of the second extension 314. The operating section 316 is located relative to the handle 30. The operating part is located on the opposite side of the movement limiting part 312. 316 is positioned higher than the movement limiting portion 312. Therefore, the user can move the first extension portion 3 The operating unit 316 can be easily operated with the thumb while holding the 10.

[0081] Furthermore, since the operating section 316 is located at a position separate from the first extension 310, When cleaning is performed while gripping the first extension 310, the operating part 316 may be operated unintentionally. This prevents it from happening.

[0082] The second extension 314 is provided with a display unit 318 for displaying the operating status. The display unit 318 is located, for example, on the upper surface of the second extension 314. Therefore, the user During the cleaning process, the display unit 318 located on the upper surface of the second extension 314 can be easily checked. It is possible.

[0083] The display unit 318 may include, but is not limited to, a number of light-emitting units. The light-emitting parts can be arranged spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the second extension 314.

[0084] On the other hand, a battery housing 410 is provided on the lower side of the handle 30, and the battery The battery 40 is housed inside the battery housing 410. That is, the first extension The battery housing 410 is located below the part 310.

[0085] The battery 40 is detachably coupled to the battery housing 410. For example, the battery 40 is located below the battery housing 410. It is inserted into the Terry housing 410.

[0086] The battery housing 410 is designed to dissipate heat generated from the battery 40 to the outside. A heat dissipation hole 412 is formed to allow heat to escape.

[0087] The rear surface of the battery housing 410 and the rear surface of the first extension 310 are continuous surfaces. It can be formed. Therefore, the battery housing 410 and the first extension 31 Zero can have a sense of unity.

[0088] On the other hand, referring to Figure 3, the vacuum cleaner 1 discharges the air that has passed through the suction motor 230. The exhaust cover 211 may include an air outlet 212. Section 211 houses a HEPA filter 246 for filtering air. The axis A2 of the chlorofluid can pass through the discharge cover 211. As an example, 212 is positioned to surround the rotation axis A1 of the impeller 232. At that time, the air discharged through the air outlet 212 is directed towards the rotation axis A of the impeller 232. The discharge cover 210 has a flow guide 21 so that the discharge is directed in a direction that is inclined with respect to 1. 3 is provided. The intake direction in which air is drawn in through the intake section 5 is the air outlet 2 The direction of exhaust intersects with the direction of air discharge through 12.

[0089] To prevent the air discharged from the air outlet 212 from flowing towards the user. Using Figure 3 as a reference, the minimum distance between the rotation axis A1 of the impeller 232 and the handle 30 In some areas, an air outlet may not be formed. That is, the vacuum cleaner is the cyclo When the airflow axis A2 is divided into front and back sections, at least a part of the air outlet 212 is It is located in front of the axis A2 of the cyclone flow.

[0090] As another example, using Figure 3 as a reference, the rotation axis A1 of the impeller 232 and the handle 30 and In at least a portion of the area between them, there is a burr to block the air discharge at the air outlet 212. A will be provided.

[0091] Figure 6 shows a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention with the discharge cover and filter separated. Figure 7 is a diagram showing the structure in which the HEPA filter is housed in the discharge cover. ru.

[0092] Referring to Figures 4, 6, and 7, the vacuum cleaner 1 flows into the suction motor 230. It may further include a pre-filter 242 for filtering the air.

[0093] The pre-filter 242 is positioned to surround a portion of the intake motor 230. Furthermore, the rotation axis A1 of the impeller 232 penetrates the pre-filter 242. can.

[0094] The air that has passed through the pre-filter 242 is directed towards the impeller 232 side of the intake motor 230. After flowing through, it passes through the suction motor 230, then through the HEPA filter 246, and finally The air is then discharged to the outside via the air outlet 212.

[0095] In this invention, it has been explained that the vacuum cleaner 1 includes a pre-filter 242 and a HEPA filter 246, The type and number of filters are not limited. In this specification, the prefilters are... The 242 can be used as the first filter, and the HEPA filter 246 can be used as the second filter. ru.

[0096] The discharge cover 211 includes a housing section 214 for housing the HEPA filter 246. The housing section 214 is formed so that the lower side is open, and the discharge cover Below the 211, the HEPA filter 246 is housed in the housing section 214.

[0097] And, in the discharge cover 211, facing the HEPA filter 246, An air outlet 212 is formed.

[0098] With the HEPA filter 246 housed in the housing section 214, the HEPA filter 2 46 is covered by a filter cover 244. The filter cover 244 is air It is provided with one or more openings 244a for the element to pass through. The filter cover 244 is It is detachably coupled to the discharge cover 211.

[0099] The discharge cover 211 is detachably coupled to the motor housing 210. Then, in order to clean the HEPA filter 246, the discharge cover 211 is moved to the motor housing. It can be separated from the motor housing 210. When the filter cover 244 is separated from the discharge cover 211 from the bar 211, The HEPA filter 246 can be removed from the housing section 214.

[0100] With the discharge cover 211 separated from the motor housing 210, the pre The filter 242 is exposed to the outside. Therefore, the user is exposed to the outside. Separate the filter 242 from the motor housing 210 and clean the prefilter 242. It is possible.

[0101] According to the present invention, the discharge cover 211 is separated from the motor housing 210. Therefore, the user can access the HEPA filter 246 and the pre-filter 242. This has the advantage that the user can easily separate and clean filters 242 and 246.

[0102] Figure 8 is a diagram showing the airflow inside a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0103] The airflow in the vacuum cleaner 1 will be explained with reference to Figure 8.

[0104] The air and dust drawn in through the suction section 5 by the operation of the suction motor 230 are The first cyclone section 110 flows along its inner circumferential surface and separates from itself.

[0105] The dust, separated from the air, flows downward and is stored in the first dust storage unit 502. The separated air flows into the second cyclone section 130. The air that flows into the 0 is separated from the dust again.

[0106] The dust separated from the air in the second cyclone section 130 flows downward to the second dust storage It is stored in the storage section 506. On the other hand, the air separated from the dust in the second cyclone section 130 is The fluid is discharged from the second cyclone section 130 and rises towards the intake motor 230.

[0107] At this time, the outside of the intake motor 230 is discharged from the second cyclone section 130. An air guide 215 is provided to guide the filtered air towards the pre-filter 242. The air guide 215 surrounds the outside of the intake motor 230, and the air guide 215 At least a portion of it is arranged at a distance from the suction motor 230.

[0108] Therefore, the air rises along the air guide 215 outside the intake motor 230. After that, it passes through the pre-filter 242. The air that has passed through the pre-filter 242 The air passes through the intake motor 230. The air is driven by the impeller 232 to the intake motor After flowing through the inside of 230, between the air guide 215 and the motor housing 210 It is discharged from the exhaust passage 216.

[0109] Then, the air discharged from the exhaust passage 216 passes through the HEPA filter 246. Afterward, it is discharged to the outside through the air outlet 212 of the discharge cover 210.

[0110] Figure 9 is a drawing showing the lower structure of a vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 10 is the present invention. Figure 11 is a perspective view of a body cover according to one embodiment, and Figure 11 shows the body cover in Figure 9 rotating. This is a diagram showing the state in which the condition was achieved.

[0111] Referring to Figures 9 to 11, the body cover 520 rotates to form the dust collection box The lower part of the D510 can be opened and closed.

[0112] The body cover 520 may include a hinge 522 for rotation. The 522 is either connected to the dust collection body 510 or exists separately from the dust collection body 510. The hinge joint 420 is connected to the dust collection body 510. If the configuration is separate, the hinge joint 420 is connected to the dust collection body 510. ru.

[0113] The hinge 522 of the body cover 520 connects the shaft A2 of the cyclone flow and the battery It is located between Lee 40 and Lee 40.

[0114] Therefore, when the body cover 520 rotates by the hinge 522, Figure 11 The body cover 520 rotates in a direction that brings it closer to the user.

[0115] When the body cover 520 rotates in a direction that brings it closer to the user, the body cover 52 When the 0 rotates and the dust stored in the dust collection body 510 falls, the body cover 520 blocks dust from flowing towards the user.

[0116] The body cover 520 can be moved by the user's operation, and the dust collection body 510 A coupling lever 550 for coupling is provided. The coupling lever 550 is, for example, The intake portion 5 is coupled to the body cover 550 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis A3 of the intake portion 5. .

[0117] The body cover 520 can guide the movement of the coupling lever 550, The coupling lever 550 may include a first guide 524 to prevent it from detaching downwards. The first guide 524 extends downward at the bottom of the body cover 520, and the first At least a portion of the guide 524 is located below the coupling lever 550.

[0118] The body cover 520 can guide the movement of the coupling lever 550, The invention further includes a second guide 526 for preventing the coupling lever 550 from detaching downward. The second guide 526 protrudes from the side of the body cover 520, The coupling lever 550 can be penetrated.

[0119] At this time, the second guide 526 is positioned in a direction aligned with the longitudinal axis A3 of the suction portion 5. The coupling lever 550 can be penetrated. The coupling lever 550 has the second guide A hole 556 is formed for the do 554 to pass through.

[0120] The coupling lever 550 is designed so that the user can easily operate the coupling lever 550. It may include a ring 552 for attaching to it. To enable this, the wheel 552 is connected to the hinge 522 of the body cover 520 and the cyclo It is located between the axes A2 of the flow.

[0121] The coupling lever 550 includes a coupling hook 556, and the dust collection body 510 is the coupling The system may include a hook coupling slot 514 into which the coupling hook 556 is joined.

[0122] The coupling hook 556 is positioned inside the dust collection body 510, and the hook It is coupled to the coupling slot 514. Although not shown, the body cover 520 and the front Between the coupling lever 550 and the hook coupling slot 514, the coupling hook 556 is connected. An elastic part that provides elastic force to the coupling lever 550 so that the engaged state is maintained. The materials are placed.

[0123] When the user pulls the ring 552 of the coupling lever 550 toward the user, the hook coupling slot The connecting hook 556 can be released from the to 514, and the body cover 520 can rotate. Cut.

[0124] On the other hand, the hinge joint 420 is connected to the battery 40 and the battery housing 4 With the battery 40 attached to the 10, the main unit terminal 600 for charging the battery 40 is further It can be included in. When the vacuum cleaner 1 is attached to a charging stand (not shown), the charging The terminals on the base can make contact with the main body terminals 600.

[0125] The main body terminal 600 is located on the lower surface of the hinge joint 420 and the vacuum cleaner 1 It can be separated from the floor while placed on the floor. In this case, damage to the main unit terminal 600 is prevented. It will be stopped.

[0126] Figure 12 shows a battery according to one embodiment of the present invention separated from the battery housing. Figure 13 is a perspective view of a battery according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 1 Figure 4 is a drawing showing a coupling groove of a battery housing according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0127] Referring to Figures 9 and 12-14, the battery 40 is a battery not shown. The battery cell may include a recell and a frame 450 that protects the battery cell.

[0128] A protrusion 460 is formed on the upper side of the frame 450, and a terminal 46 is attached to the protrusion 460. Number 2 is placed.

[0129] The battery 40 may further include a number of coupling parts 470, 480. The numerous connecting parts 470, 480 are located on one side of the frame 450, the first connecting part 47 It may include a second connecting portion 480 located on the other side of the frame 450. As an example, the first connecting portion 470 and the second connecting portion 480 are located on opposite sides of each other.

[0130] The first coupling portion 470 consists of a hook that is rotatably coupled to the frame 450. It is possible.

[0131] The first coupling portion 470 is, for example, the battery 40 and the battery housing While housed in the g 410, it is connected to the hinge joint 420. Therefore, the hinge The joint portion 420 can also be referred to as the battery joint portion.

[0132] The hinge joint 420 has a locking mechanism for engaging a part of the first joint 470. B422 is formed.

[0133] As another example, the hinge joint 420 is integrally formed with the battery housing 410. It is also possible that the locking rib 422 is formed on the battery housing 410 itself. It's okay.

[0134] The second joint portion 480 is integrally formed with the frame 450 and is elastically deformed by external forces. It can be made from hooks.

[0135] The lower side of the battery housing 410 is for inserting the battery 40. An opening 411 is formed. The battery 40 is housed in the battery housing 410. In this state, the second coupling portion 480 is externally positioned so that it can be operated. An exposed opening 415 is formed so that it is exposed to the elements.

[0136] Furthermore, in the battery housing 410, above the exposed opening 415, A coupling groove 416 is formed for the coupling of the second coupling portion 480.

[0137] With the battery 40 housed in the battery housing 410, the dust Between the box 50 and the first coupling portion 470, there is a mechanism for operating the first coupling portion 470. A space 530 is formed.

[0138] Therefore, the user inserts their finger into the space 530 to connect the first joint 470 and the locking mechanism. The engagement of part 422 can be released. Also, the user can access the battery housing 4 The second coupling portion 480 exposed on the outside of 10 is operated to connect the second coupling portion 480 and the bar The battery housing 410 can be disconnected.

[0139] According to the present invention, the battery 40 is separated from the battery housing 410. Therefore, the battery 40 can be securely attached to the charging base and charged.

[0140] Furthermore, since the vacuum cleaner 1 includes the main unit terminal 600, the battery 40 is the battery - With the vacuum cleaner 1 housed in the housing 410, secure it to the charging base and the battery... It can charge the Lee 40.

[0141] Figure 15 is a diagram showing the vacuum cleaner of the present invention with a suction nozzle attached to clean the floor.

[0142] Referring to Figure 15, the suction nozzle 710 is connected to the lower side of the suction section 5 of the vacuum cleaner 1 of the present invention. The extension pipe 700 is connected.

[0143] In this state, the user places the suction nozzle 710 on the floor and then moves the suction nozzle 710 It can be used for cleaning while moving around.

[0144] In this invention, when cleaning using the suction nozzle 710, the extension pipe 700 and the floor With an angle of approximately 45 degrees, cleaning is performed while the angle between the extension pipe 700 and the floor increases or decreases. .

[0145] In the state shown in Figure 15, the vertical line VL that penetrates the lowest end of the dust box 50 is used as a reference. Furthermore, the intake motor 230 and the battery 40 are located on opposite sides of each other. That is, the vertical The suction motor 230 is located on one side of the straight line VL (for example, in front of the vertical line VL), and on the other side (for example) The battery 40 is positioned behind the vertical line VL. The vertical line VL is It can pass over handle 30.

[0146] Furthermore, in the state shown in Figure 15, the suction motor 230 and the battery 40 from the floor The heights are almost identical.

[0147] Therefore, when cleaning the floor while gripping the handle 30, the weight of the vacuum cleaner is the hand The weight balance is achieved by using the user's hand, which is gripping the object, as a reference point. In addition, the user can use the vacuum cleaner 1 to clean with less force, and the user's wrist is not strained. This prevents the burden from being placed on the person.

[0148] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 15, during the floor cleaning process, the discharge cover 211 is located along the vertical line VL. The user's hands, positioned in front and gripping the handle, are located behind the vertical line VL. The air discharged from the discharge cover 211 flows away from the handle 30. Because it moves, the air discharged from the discharge cover 211 is prevented from flowing to the user's hand. It will be done.

[0149] Of course, depending on the angle between the extension pipe 700 and the floor, the suction motor 3 is positioned relative to the vertical line VL. Only a portion of the 0 may be located on the opposite side of the battery 40. In such cases, the window frame This applies when cleaning special spaces such as sofas.

[0150] Figure 16 is a drawing showing a vacuum cleaner according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0151] This embodiment is identical to the previous embodiment in other respects, but the shape of the discharge cover differs. There is a difference. Therefore, in the following, we will only explain the characteristic parts of this embodiment. ru.

[0152] Referring to Figure 16, the discharge cover 211a of this embodiment is a fluid gas that guides the discharge of air. Id 213a is provided.

[0153] Specifically, a number of flow guides 213a are separated along the circumferential direction of the discharge cover 211a. They are arranged at a distance from each other. The spaced-out area between the numerous flow guides 213a is used for air exhaust. It serves the function of exit 212a.

[0154] The aforementioned numerous flow guides 213a are arranged to be inclined with respect to a vertical line.

[0155] In this embodiment as well, during the process of cleaning the floor using the suction nozzle, the air outlet 212a This prevents the air discharged from the device from flowing towards the user.

[0156] Furthermore, since the discharge cover 211a is positioned on the upper side of the vacuum cleaner, the air outlet The air discharged from 212a prevents dust from scattering around the vacuum cleaner.

[0157] Figure 17 is a diagram showing the airflow inside a vacuum cleaner according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. ru.

[0158] This embodiment is identical to the previous embodiment in other respects, but the structure of the dust flow guide is different. There are differences. Therefore, in the following, we will only explain the characteristic parts of this embodiment. do.

[0159] Referring to Figure 17, at least a portion of the dust flow guide 504 in this embodiment is from top to bottom It is formed so that the diameter decreases towards the side. For example, on the dust flow guide 504 A portion of the side is formed so that its diameter decreases as it goes downwards.

[0160] Furthermore, the dust flow guide 504 extends downward from the upper end of the dust flow guide 504. It may include a splash-proof rib 504a. The splash-proof rib 504a is, for example, It is formed in a cylindrical shape and can surround the upper part of the dust flow guide 504.

[0161] At this time, the diameter of the upper part of the dust flow guide 504 decreases as it moves downwards, A space is formed between the outer surface of the upper part of the dust flow guide 504 and the dust scattering prevention rib 504a. ru.

[0162] As described in the previous embodiment, the cyclone flow follows the inner circumferential surface of the dust collection body 510. It can descend while flowing. In the process of the cyclone flow descending, the cyclone When the ron flow comes into contact with the rib 521 of the body cover 520, the rotational flow is directed towards the rib 52 1 changes to an upward flow. If an upward flow exists within the first dust storage section 502 In that case, the dust stored in the first dust storage unit 502 will scatter towards the second cyclone unit 130. There is a problem of backflow.

[0163] In the present invention, the upward flow within the first dust storage section 502 is due to the dust-preventing rib 504a The dust-preventing rib 504a is again in the space between the upper part of the dust flow guide 504 and the dust flow guide 504. As the flow changes to a downward flow, the dust stored in the first dust storage unit 502 is prevented from scattering. This prevents dust from flowing back into the second cyclone section 130.

[0164] On the other hand, the dust prevention rib 504a extends downward from the upper end of the dust flow guide 504. Therefore, the dust separated from the first cyclone section 110 along with the cyclone flow is The dust-preventing rib 504a allows the dust to move smoothly to the first dust storage section 502. ru.

[0165] Figure 18 is a diagram showing the airflow inside a vacuum cleaner according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. ru.

[0166] This embodiment is identical to the previous embodiment in other respects, except for the impeller arrangement of the intake motor. There are differences in placement. Therefore, in the following, we will only explain the characteristic parts of this embodiment. do.

[0167] Referring to Figures 8 and 18, the suction motor 230a of this embodiment is connected to the impeller 232a It is positioned inside the motor housing so that it is located on the lower side. That is, the suction motor 230 The air inlet of a is positioned to face the second cyclone section 130.

[0168] According to this embodiment, the air discharged from the second cyclone section 130 immediately rises forward. The air flows towards the impeller 232a, and the air that has passed through the impeller 232a does not rise again. It is then discharged from the vacuum cleaner.

[0169] With this arrangement of the intake motor, the air discharged from the second cyclone section 130 Since the airflow path is minimized until the air is discharged outside the vacuum cleaner, flow loss is minimized. There are advantages to this transformation.

Claims

1. It's a vacuum cleaner, Inhalation part, Rotation generates an intake force to cause air to be drawn in along the intake section. A suction motor equipped with an operating impeller, A PCB connected to the aforementioned suction motor, A first cyclone section for separating dust from the air drawn in through the aforementioned intake section, A second cyclone section for separating dust from the air discharged from the first cyclone section and , equipped with, The aforementioned intake motor is positioned higher than the outlet of the second cyclone section. The PCB is located between the impeller and the second cyclone section, and the impeller A vacuum cleaner located closer to the second cyclone section.

2. The rotation axis of the impeller and the axis of cyclone flow in the first cyclone section are connected to the PCB. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the PCB is arranged so as to penetrate through the vacuum.

3. The rotation axis of the impeller and the axis of cyclone flow in the first cyclone section are in the vertical direction. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, which is extended.

4. The system includes a filter for filtering the air that has passed through the intake motor, The system further comprises a discharge cover located on the opposite side of the second cyclone section with respect to the impeller. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1.

5. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 4, wherein the rotation shaft of the impeller penetrates the discharge cover.

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