Vacuum cleaner system

Abstract

To provide a vacuum cleaner system that offers excellent maintainability and cleanliness for the user, comprising a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner station where the vacuum cleaner is installed. [Solution] The vacuum cleaner system comprises an electric vacuum cleaner 1 having a vacuum cleaner dust collection unit 10 for collecting dust, an electric vacuum cleaner station 2 having an upper station dust collection unit 13 for collecting dust and configured to accommodate the electric vacuum cleaner 1, and a blower 15 that transfers the dust collected in the vacuum cleaner dust collection unit 10 to the upper station dust collection unit 13 when the electric vacuum cleaner 1 is installed in the electric vacuum cleaner station 2. The electric vacuum cleaner station 2 has a lower station dust collection unit 18 for collecting dust, located below the upper station dust collection unit 13, and a lid 25b that transfers the dust collected in the upper station dust collection unit 13 to the lower station dust collection unit 18.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cleaning system including a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner station where the vacuum cleaner is installed.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a vacuum cleaner station where a vacuum cleaner can be installed. This vacuum cleaner station includes a dust collection unit to which dust collected by the vacuum cleaner is transferred.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, by generating an air flow with a blower, the dust collected by the vacuum cleaner is transferred to the dust collection unit of the vacuum cleaner station. Therefore, dust swirling occurs in the dust collection unit of the vacuum cleaner station, and there are problems from the viewpoints of maintainability and cleanliness.

[0005] The present disclosure is for solving the above problems. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a cleaning system including a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner station where the vacuum cleaner is installed, which is excellent in maintainability and cleanliness.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The vacuum cleaner system according to this disclosure comprises: an electric vacuum cleaner having a first dust collection unit for collecting dust; an electric vacuum cleaner station having a second dust collection unit for collecting dust and configured to accommodate the electric vacuum cleaner; and a first transfer means for transferring dust collected in the first dust collection unit to the second dust collection unit when the electric vacuum cleaner is installed at the electric vacuum cleaner station. The electric vacuum cleaner station has a third dust collection unit for collecting dust and provided below the second dust collection unit; and a second transfer means for transferring dust collected in the second dust collection unit to the third dust collection unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide a vacuum cleaner system comprising a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner station on which the vacuum cleaner is installed, which offers excellent maintainability and cleanliness for the user. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the appearance of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] This is a side view showing the external appearance of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 4] This is a front view of the electric vacuum cleaner that constitutes the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. [Figure 5] This is a side view of the electric vacuum cleaner that constitutes the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of the main part of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. [Figure 7] Cross-sectional view of the main part of the vacuum cleaner system in the state in which dust is transferred from the vacuum cleaner to the vacuum cleaner station in Embodiment 1. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view of the paper carton according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 9] This is a top view showing a cross-section of the lower dust collection section of the station according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 10] This is a top view showing a modified example of the lower dust collection section of the station according to Embodiment 1. [Figure 11] This is a block diagram showing an example of the control configuration of the vacuum cleaner system according to Embodiment 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. Common or corresponding elements in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are simplified or omitted. The configurations shown in the following embodiments are examples of the technical ideas presented in this disclosure, and can be combined with other known technologies, or multiple technical ideas can be combined. Furthermore, the configurations disclosed in the following embodiments can be partially omitted or modified without departing from the gist of this disclosure.

[0010] Embodiment 1. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. Figure 2 is a side view showing the external appearance of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. The vacuum cleaner system according to this embodiment comprises an electric vacuum cleaner 1 and an electric vacuum cleaner station 2 configured to accommodate the electric vacuum cleaner 1. Figures 1 to 3 show the state in which the electric vacuum cleaner 1 is installed in the electric vacuum cleaner station 2.

[0011] Figure 4 is a front view of the electric vacuum cleaner 1 that constitutes the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. Figure 5 is a side view of the electric vacuum cleaner 1 that constitutes the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. Figure 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the main part of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the vacuum cleaner system in the state in which dust is being transferred from the electric vacuum cleaner 1 to the electric vacuum cleaner station 2 in Embodiment 1.

[0012] The vacuum cleaner 1 is, for example, a vacuum cleaner having a cyclone dust collection function. Note that the dust collection method of the vacuum cleaner 1 is not limited to the cyclone type. The vacuum cleaner station 2 has a function of collecting the dust collected by the vacuum cleaner 1. In the present disclosure, dust and other garbage may be simply collectively referred to as "dust". Also, the air containing dust is called "dust-containing air".

[0013] The vacuum cleaner 1 has a cleaner body 3 incorporating an electric blower, a control circuit, a storage battery, etc. which are not shown in the drawings. The cleaner body 3 is composed of a case portion 4 for housing the electric blower, the control circuit, and the storage battery, a handle portion 5 to be held by the user, etc. An operation button for operating the on / off of the electric blower is arranged on the handle portion 5.

[0014] As shown in each figure, the vacuum cleaner 1 has a suction body 6. The suction body 6 is a member also referred to as a "cleaning tool" or a "head", etc. A suction port 7 facing a floor surface or the like to be cleaned is formed in the suction body 6. Further, a joint portion 8 to which an extension pipe 9 can be attached is provided in the suction body 6. The suction body 6 is connected to the cleaner body 3 via the extension pipe 9.

[0015] The electric blower is a mechanism for generating an air flow for sucking dust-containing air. The suction port 7 is an opening for sucking dust-containing air by the air flow generated by the electric blower. The dust-containing air sucked from the suction port 7 of the suction body 6 flows into the cleaner body 3 via the joint portion 8 and the extension pipe 9. In the cleaner body 3, as an example of a first dust collection portion, a cleaner dust collection portion 10 for collecting dust in the dust-containing air flowing into the cleaner body 3 is provided.

[0016] The cleaner dust collection portion 10 is formed, for example, in a cylindrical cup shape. The cleaner dust collection portion 10 is configured to be detachable, for example, in front of the case portion 4. Also, the cleaner dust collection portion 10 is configured such that, for example, the outer peripheral surface of the cleaner dust collection portion 10 and the outer peripheral surface of the case portion 4 are flush.

[0017] In the present disclosure, the state in which the extension pipe 9 and the suction body 6 are attached to the cleaner main body 3 for use is called the stick state. Further, the state in which the cleaner main body 3 is used without attaching the extension pipe 9 and the suction body 6 is called the handy state. The electric cleaner station 2 is configured to be able to install the electric cleaner 1 in either the stick state or the handy state. Note that the electric cleaner 1 constituting the cleaner system according to the present disclosure is not limited to a stick type or a handy type, and may be, for example, a robot type or any other type.

[0018] The electric cleaner station 2 is composed of a base portion 12, a station main body portion 14, and a station upper portion 20. The base portion 12 is a portion placed on the floor surface and constitutes the base portion of the electric cleaner station 2. The base portion 12 is formed, for example, as a rectangular plate-shaped member. The station main body portion 14 is configured, for example, as a box body formed to extend vertically upward from the upper surface of the base portion 12. The station upper portion 20 is configured, for example, as a box body formed upward vertically from the upper surface of the station main body portion 14.

[0019] An openable and closable communication portion 10a is provided on the outer peripheral surface portion of the cleaner dust collection portion 10. The communication portion 10a has a mechanism that opens when the electric cleaner 1 is installed in the electric cleaner station 2. In a state where the communication portion 10a is open, the communication pipe 11 of the station upper portion 20 communicates with the inside of the cleaner dust collection portion 10.

[0020] The station body 14 has a suction body housing section 16 for housing the suction body 6 when the stick-type vacuum cleaner 1 is placed in the vacuum cleaner station 2. The station body 14 houses a control unit 24 which includes a charging board for charging the vacuum cleaner body 3 and a control board for controlling the operation of transporting dust. The station body 14 also has a mounting section 17 on which the vacuum cleaner dust collection unit 10 connected to the vacuum cleaner body 3 can be placed. The upper part of the station 20 has a side section 21 that covers the outer surface of the vacuum cleaner dust collection unit 10 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is placed in the vacuum cleaner station 2. The side section 21 is configured perpendicular to the mounting section 17.

[0021] Within the upper part 20 of the station, as an example of a second dust collection section, there is an upper station dust collection section 13 that communicates with the connecting pipe 11. When the vacuum cleaner 1 is installed in the vacuum cleaner station 2, the upper station dust collection section 13 communicates with the vacuum cleaner dust collection section 10 via the connecting pipe 11 and the connecting section 10a. The upper station dust collection section 13 is a component that collects dust transferred from the vacuum cleaner dust collection section 10.

[0022] Within the upper part 20 of the station, a blower 15 is provided as an example of a first transfer means, which generates an airflow for transferring dust from the vacuum cleaner dust collection unit 10 to the upper dust collection unit 13 of the station. The driving and stopping of the blower 15 are controlled by a control unit 24. The control unit 24 is an example of a control means that controls the dust transfer operation by controlling the first transfer means. In this disclosure, the first transfer means for transferring dust collected in the first dust collection unit to the second dust collection unit is not limited to one that utilizes airflow, such as the blower 15, but may also utilize, for example, a mechanism that mechanically transfers dust. The method of transferring dust by the first transfer means may be any method.

[0023] The operation of transferring dust from the vacuum cleaner 1 to the vacuum cleaner station 2 is controlled by the control unit 24, for example, when the vacuum cleaner body 3 is placed in the vacuum cleaner station 2. Alternatively, the control may be configured to start the dust transfer operation when it detects that the vacuum cleaner body 3 has been placed in the vacuum cleaner station 2 and charging has begun.

[0024] As an example, the upper dust collection section 13 of the station in this embodiment has a paper pack 22 for collecting and storing the transported dust. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the paper pack 22 of Embodiment 1. The paper pack 22 is composed of, for example, a bag-shaped paper pack section 22b and a base section 22a that supports the paper pack section 22b.

[0025] In this embodiment, the upper dust collection unit 13 of the station has a holding unit 23 for holding the paper pack 22. By being held in the holding unit 23, the paper pack 22 is in a state where it can collect the transported dust.

[0026] Within the main station body 14, a lower station dust collection section 18 is provided as an example of a third dust collection section for collecting dust. The lower station dust collection section 18 is located below the upper station dust collection section 13. Figure 9 is a top view showing a cross-section of the lower station dust collection section 18 of Embodiment 1.

[0027] An opening 25a is formed on the upper surface of the station body 14. The upper surface of the station body 14 is also provided with a lid 25b that opens and closes the opening 25a, as an example of a second transfer means for transferring dust collected in the second dust collection unit to the third dust collection unit.

[0028] The lid 25b is configured to rotate downwards, with the lower dust collection unit 18 located therein, using a hinge provided on the upper surface of the station body 14 as a pivot point. When the lid 25b rotates and the opening 25a is opened, the lower dust collection unit 18 comes into communication with the upper dust collection unit 13. In this state, dust collected in the upper dust collection unit 13 is transferred to the lower dust collection unit 18. Specifically, when the lid 25b is opened, the paper pack 22 is released from the holding part 23 of the upper dust collection unit 13, and the paper pack 22 falls into the lower dust collection unit 18 by gravity. In this disclosure, the second transfer means for transferring dust collected in the second dust collection unit to the third dust collection unit is not limited to one that utilizes gravity, but may utilize other mechanical mechanisms for transferring dust. The method of transferring dust by the second transfer means may be any method.

[0029] As described above, in this embodiment, the lid 25b, which is an example of the second transport means, is configured to drop the paper pack 22 held by the holding part 23 from the upper dust collection part 13 of the station to the lower dust collection part 18 of the station. Since gravity is used to transport the dust, a mechanism to generate power for transporting the dust is unnecessary. This makes it possible to suppress the enlargement and cost increase of the vacuum cleaner station 2. In addition, in this embodiment, by using the paper pack 22, the dust is transported while being collected inside the paper pack 22. This makes it possible to suppress the scattering of dust during transport. Furthermore, by using the paper pack 22, the user can easily dispose of the dust.

[0030] An opening 19 is formed on the outer periphery of the station body 14. The inside of the lower dust collection section 18 of the station and the external space can communicate through the opening 19. The user can put garbage into the lower dust collection section 18 of the station from the outside through the opening 19. This makes it possible to collect dust collected by the vacuum cleaner 1 and other garbage, such as paper waste that is difficult to collect with the vacuum cleaner 1, in the lower dust collection section 18 of the station. The user can perform garbage disposal work efficiently. Note that a lid or other component for opening and closing the opening 19 may be provided separately.

[0031] As an example, the lower dust collection section 18 of the station includes a container 29 that is detachably installed on the station body 14. The container 29 is formed in a cylindrical shape, for example, with an open top and a bottom. The container 29 is positioned below the opening 25a. The container 29 is configured to receive dust transferred from the upper dust collection section 13 of the station. Specifically, paper packs 22 that fall through the open opening 25a fall into the container 29. In addition, the user can dispose of paper waste and other items into the container 29 through the opening 19 of the station body 14. That is, the user can use the container 29 as a trash can for everyday use. The container 29 is configured to be removable to the outside, for example, through the opening 19 of the station body 14. This allows the user to easily dispose of the dust collected in the lower dust collection section 18 of the station.

[0032] Figure 10 is a top view showing a modified example of the lower dust collection section 18 of the first embodiment. For example, a recess 14a may be formed on the outer periphery of the station body 14, which is recessed towards the center. A container 29 may be placed in this recess 14a. This makes it easier for the user to put waste into the container 29 from the outside and to attach and detach the container 29.

[0033] Figure 11 is a block diagram showing an example of the control configuration of the vacuum cleaner system of Embodiment 1. For example, the control unit 24 may determine the amount of dust collected in the paper bag 22 based on information about the power supplied to the blower 15 or information about the airflow volume generated by the blower 15. The control unit 24 may determine that the amount of dust collected in the paper bag 22 has reached its upper limit when, for example, the amount of dust collected in the paper bag 22 exceeds a predetermined threshold. When the control unit 24 determines that the amount of dust collected in the paper bag 22 has reached its upper limit, it may release the holding unit 23 from holding the paper bag 22 and open the lid 25b. As a result, the paper bag 22 falls from the upper part 20 of the station to the lower dust collection unit 18 of the station body 14. Thus, the transfer of dust by the second transfer means in this disclosure may be performed on the condition that the amount of dust collected in the paper bag 22 exceeds a threshold. In this example, the transfer of dust is performed automatically without dust overflowing from the paper bag 22.

[0034] The control unit 24 may release the paper bag 22 from the holding unit 23 and open the lid 25b when the operation of the blower 15 has stopped. The control unit 24 may also initiate the transfer of dust from the upper dust collection unit 13 to the lower dust collection unit 18 of the station when the transfer of dust from the vacuum cleaner dust collection unit 10 to the upper dust collection unit 13 of the station is not being performed. In other words, the transfer of dust by the second transfer means may be performed when the transfer of dust by the first transfer means has stopped. In this example, for example, dust can be transferred from the upper dust collection unit 13 to the lower dust collection unit 18 of the station without being affected by the airflow generated by the operation of the blower 15. In other words, dust can be transferred by the second transfer means without being affected by the first transfer means. As a result, for example, the scattering of dust inside the lower dust collection unit 18 of the station is further suppressed, the amount of dust adhering to the inner wall surface of the lower dust collection unit 18 of the station is reduced, and maintainability and cleanliness are improved.

[0035] After the transfer of dust from the upper dust collection unit 13 to the lower dust collection unit 18 of the station is complete, the holding unit 23 returns to a state where it can hold the paper pack 22 again. By attaching an unused paper pack 22 to the holding unit 23, the dust transfer function becomes available again. Here, for example, if the paper pack 22 is not held by the holding unit 23, control may be implemented to prevent the operation of the first transfer means, the blower 15, or the second transfer means, the lid 25b. Whether or not the paper pack 22 is held by the holding unit 23 can be detected directly by, for example, a sensor, or indirectly based on information such as the airflow when the blower 15 is temporarily operated.

[0036] The upper part of the station 20 may have a paper bag storage section 26 for storing an unused paper bag 22, separate from the used paper bag 22. In this example, the user can store an unused paper bag 22 in the paper bag storage section 26 in advance. In this example, the process of attaching the paper bag 22 to the dust collection section 13 on the upper part of the station can be made easier.

[0037] As an example, the paper pack storage section 26 is provided adjacent to the dust collection section 13 at the top of the station. The paper pack storage section 26 may be equipped with a moving mechanism to move the paper packs 22 stored in the paper pack storage section 26 to the dust collection section 13 at the top of the station. Unused paper packs 22 stored in the paper pack storage section 26 are replenished in the dust collection section 13 at the top of the station and held in the holding section 23 after the transfer of used paper packs 22 that were held in the holding section 23 is complete. In this example, the amount of work required for the user to install the paper packs 22 is reduced, improving the user's work efficiency.

[0038] The moving mechanism for moving the paper pack 22 to the dust collection section 13 at the top of the station is provided, for example, above the holding section 23. The moving mechanism for moving the paper pack 22 to the dust collection section 13 at the top of the station consists, for example, a rail section 27 and a locking section 28. The rail section 27 is configured to allow the paper pack 22 to move up and down while restricting its movement in the forward, backward, left and right directions.

[0039] The upper part 20 of the station has, for example, an opening 26a for inserting paper cartons 22 to be stored in the paper carton storage section 26. The upper part 20 of the station is also provided with, for example, a lid 26b that can be opened and closed to cover the opening 26a. The user opens the lid 26b and inserts the paper cartons 22 through the opening 26a. The inserted paper cartons 22 fall naturally along the rail section 27 with the cardboard base 22a facing upwards. Multiple paper cartons 22 are stored in the paper carton storage section 26 in the same manner.

[0040] The paper carton 22 that falls along the rail section 27 is held by the holding section 23 located below the rail section 27. The next paper carton 22 that is inserted after this one falls along the rail section 27 and is held in a state where its downward movement is restricted by the locking section 28 provided at the bottom of the rail section 27.

[0041] After the paper pack 22 is transferred to the lower dust collection section 18 of the station through the opening 25a, the locking mechanism 28 of the paper pack storage section 26 is released, and the downward restriction on the paper pack 22 held by the locking mechanism 28 is released. As a result, the paper pack 22 that was held by the locking mechanism 28 moves to the holding mechanism 23 and is held there. After the lowest paper pack 22 is held by the holding mechanism 23, the locking mechanism 28 holds the second lowest paper pack 22 in a state where downward movement is restricted.

[0042] The series of operations for transferring dust may be performed regardless of the amount of dust collected in the paper bag 22, for example, according to a schedule set by the user, or according to the user's schedule information obtained by communicating and coordinating with an external device 30, etc. For example, the system may be set to transfer dust from the second dust collection unit to the third dust collection unit according to the garbage collection day in the user's living area. The vacuum cleaner system may also have a function to manage the remaining number of paper bags 22 stored in the paper bag storage unit 26 and to automatically order paper bags 22 when the remaining number reaches a threshold. As in these examples, convenience can be improved by extending the functions.

[0043] In this embodiment, an example of a second dust collection unit is shown: an upper station dust collection unit 13 having a paper pack 22. The second dust collection unit according to this disclosure is not limited to the paper pack type, but may also be a dust box type without a paper pack, such as a cyclone box type. If the upper station dust collection unit 13 is a dust box type, for example, dust transferred to the upper station dust collection unit 13 accumulates in the dust box. When a predetermined amount of dust accumulates in the dust box, the lid 25b opens and the dust falls into the lower station dust collection unit 18.

[0044] In the case of a dust box type dust collection unit 13 at the top of the station, unlike the paper bag type, only the dust collected in the dust box of the dust box at the top of the station is transferred to the dust box type dust collection unit 18 at the bottom of the station. In the case of a dust box type dust box, the paper bag storage unit 26 is unnecessary, so space can be saved in the upper part 20 of the station. In addition, there is no need to purchase additional paper bags 22, resulting in a reduction in running costs.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a lid 25b is used as the second transport means. The opening and closing operation of the lid 25b is controlled by the control unit 24. The configuration of the second transport means according to this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, an operating unit for opening and closing the lid 25b may be provided. The user may operate the operating unit at any time to open the lid 25b and transport the dust.

[0046] As described above, the vacuum cleaner system according to this embodiment is configured such that when transferring dust from the vacuum cleaner 1 to the vacuum cleaner station 2, the dust is first transferred to a second dust collection unit within the vacuum cleaner station 2, and then transferred to a third dust collection unit. By dividing the dust transfer into two stages, the scattering of dust within the vacuum cleaner station 2 can be suppressed. According to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a vacuum cleaner system comprising a vacuum cleaner 1 and a vacuum cleaner station 2 on which the vacuum cleaner 1 is installed, which is excellent in terms of maintainability and cleanliness.

[0047] Examples of various aspects of this disclosure are summarized below as an appendix. (Note 1) A vacuum cleaner having a first dust collection unit for collecting dust, A vacuum cleaner station having a second dust collection unit for collecting dust and dust, and configured to accommodate the aforementioned vacuum cleaner, Equipped with, The aforementioned vacuum cleaner station is A third dust collection unit for collecting dust is provided below the second dust collection unit, A second transfer means for transferring the dust collected in the second dust collection unit to the third dust collection unit, A vacuum cleaner system having the following features. (Note 2) The second dust collection unit is, A bag-shaped paper pack for collecting dust transported by the first transport means, It has a holding part for holding the paper pack, The vacuum cleaner system according to Appendix 1, wherein the second transfer means is configured to drop the paper bag held in the holding section from the second dust collection section to the third dust collection section. (Note 3) The vacuum cleaner system according to Appendix 2, wherein the vacuum cleaner station has a paper bag storage section capable of accommodating a paper bag other than the paper bag held in the holding section. (Note 4) The vacuum cleaner system according to Appendix 3, wherein the paper bag storage section is provided adjacent to the second dust collection section and includes a moving mechanism for moving the paper bag stored in the paper bag storage section to the second dust collection section. (Note 5) The aforementioned moving mechanism is provided above the holding portion and is configured to allow the paper carton to move vertically while restricting its movement in the front, back, left, and right directions. The vacuum cleaner system according to Appendix 4, wherein the paper bag, which has been moved downward by the moving mechanism, is held in the holding part. (Note 6) The third dust collection unit includes a removable container configured to receive dust transferred from the second dust collection unit, The vacuum cleaner system according to any one of the appendices 1 to 5, wherein the vacuum cleaner station has an opening that connects the space inside the container with the external space. (Note 7) The vacuum cleaner system according to any one of the appendices 1 to 6, wherein the transfer of dust by the second transfer means is performed when the transfer of dust by the first transfer means is stopped. (Note 8) The vacuum cleaner system described in any one of the appendices 1 to 7, wherein the transfer of dust by the second transfer means is performed according to the user's schedule. (Note 9) The vacuum cleaner system as described in Appendix 2, wherein the transfer of dust by the second transfer means is performed on the condition that the amount of dust collected in the paper bag exceeds a threshold. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 Electric vacuum cleaner, 2 Electric vacuum cleaner station, 3 Vacuum cleaner body, 4 Case section, 5 Handle section, 6 Suction body, 7 Suction port, 8 Connector section, 9 Extension tube, 10 Vacuum cleaner dust collection section, 10a Connecting section, 11 Connecting tube, 12 Base section, 13 Station upper dust collection section, 14 Station body section, 14a Recess, 15 Blower, 16 Suction body housing section, 17 Mounting section, 18 Station lower dust collection section, 19 Opening, 20 Station top section, 21 Side section, 22 Paper bag, 22a Cardboard base section, 22b Paper bag section, 23 Holding section, 24 Control section, 25a Opening, 25b Lid section, 26 Paper bag housing section, 26a Input opening, 26b Lid, 27 Rail section, 28 Locking section, 29 Container, 30 External device

Claims

1. A vacuum cleaner having a first dust collection unit for collecting dust, A vacuum cleaner station having a second dust collection unit for collecting dust and dust, and configured to accommodate the aforementioned vacuum cleaner, With the vacuum cleaner installed at the vacuum cleaner station, a first transfer means transfers the dust collected in the first dust collection unit to the second dust collection unit, Equipped with, The aforementioned vacuum cleaner station is A third dust collection unit for collecting dust is provided below the second dust collection unit, A second transfer means for transferring the dust collected in the second dust collection unit to the third dust collection unit, A vacuum cleaner system having the following features.

2. The second dust collection unit is, A bag-shaped paper pack for collecting the dust transported by the first transport means, It has a holding part for holding the paper pack, The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 1, wherein the second transfer means is configured to drop the paper bag held in the holding unit from the second dust collection unit to the third dust collection unit.

3. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 2, wherein the vacuum cleaner station has a paper bag storage section capable of accommodating a paper bag other than the paper bag held in the holding section.

4. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 3, wherein the paper pack storage section is provided adjacent to the second dust collection section and includes a moving mechanism for moving the paper pack stored in the paper pack storage section to the second dust collection section.

5. The aforementioned moving mechanism is provided above the holding portion and is configured to allow the paper carton to move vertically while restricting its movement in the front-back, left-right, and right directions. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 4, wherein the paper bag, which has been moved downward by the moving mechanism, is held in the holding part.

6. The third dust collection unit includes a removable container configured to receive dust transferred from the second dust collection unit, The vacuum cleaner system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the vacuum cleaner station has an opening that connects the space inside the container with the external space.

7. The vacuum cleaner system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the transfer of dust by the second transfer means is performed while the transfer of dust by the first transfer means is stopped.

8. The vacuum cleaner system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the transfer of dust by the second transfer means is performed according to the user's schedule.

9. The vacuum cleaner system according to claim 2, wherein the transfer of dust by the second transfer means is performed on the condition that the amount of dust collected in the paper bag exceeds a threshold.

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