Battery Unit

Abstract

To provide a storage battery unit of a vacuum cleaner improved in usability.SOLUTION: A vacuum cleaner according to the present invention comprises a storage battery unit 230 attachable / detachable to / from a main body. The storage battery unit 230 comprises a storage battery 208, and a control board 233 arranged above the storage battery 208. The control board 233 is partially exposed from the periphery of the storage battery unit 230, and is covered by the main body of the vacuum cleaner 100 when the storage battery unit 230 is fitted to the main body of the vacuum cleaner 100. The storage battery 208 is controlled by the control board 233.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage battery unit. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional electric vacuum cleaner is known, for example, from the technology described in Patent Document 1 shown below. In Patent Document 1, a handy type small vacuum cleaner is configured to be separable from a stick type cordless vacuum cleaner. The cordless vacuum cleaner is composed of a small vacuum cleaner support part as the vacuum cleaner main body, a handle connected to the upper part of the small vacuum cleaner support part, a suction port body connected to the lower part of the small vacuum cleaner support part, and a small vacuum cleaner configured to be freely attached and detached to the small vacuum cleaner support part. Inside the small vacuum cleaner, a fan motor for generating suction force, a first storage battery for driving the fan motor, and a dust collection chamber are built in. In addition, inside the small vacuum cleaner support part and outside the small vacuum cleaner, a second storage battery for driving the fan motor is built in.

[0003] When using the compact vacuum cleaner as a stick-type electric vacuum cleaner, the user presses the operating part on the handle while the compact vacuum cleaner is attached to the compact vacuum cleaner support part to drive the fan motor, which causes dust sucked in through the suction mouth body to be collected in the dust collection chamber inside the compact vacuum cleaner.

[0004] When using the small vacuum cleaner as a handheld vacuum cleaner, the user removes the small vacuum cleaner from the small vacuum cleaner support and presses the operation unit provided on the small vacuum cleaner to drive the fan motor, thereby allowing the user to use the small vacuum cleaner as a handheld vacuum cleaner.

[0005] When used as a handheld vacuum cleaner, power is supplied to the fan motor from the first storage battery, and when used as a stick-type vacuum cleaner, power is supplied to the fan motor from the second storage battery in addition to the first storage battery. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-159841 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In Patent Document 1, the vacuum cleaner is used as a stick type vacuum cleaner or a handheld type vacuum cleaner depending on the area to be cleaned, improving the operability of the vacuum cleaner. It is preferable that the technology for improving the operability of the vacuum cleaner is not limited to one, but that an appropriate method can be selected from multiple methods depending on the area to be cleaned and the user's preference.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a battery unit for a vacuum cleaner which is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a storage battery unit detachable from a main body of a vacuum cleaner, the storage battery unit including a storage battery and a control board disposed above the storage battery, the control board being partially exposed from the periphery of the storage battery unit, before When the storage battery unit is attached to the main body of the vacuum cleaner, it is covered by the main body of the vacuum cleaner, and the storage battery is controlled by the control board. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a battery unit for a vacuum cleaner with improved usability. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the vacuum cleaner according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a rear external perspective view of the electric vacuum cleaner according to the embodiment of the present invention with the stick handle removed. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a handheld main body according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a handheld main body according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 8] 1 is a cross-sectional view taken along the front-rear direction of a handheld main body according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a brush member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a state in which a dust collecting unit is removed from a handy main body according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1 is a perspective view of the external appearance of a handheld main body according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen obliquely from below. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a dust collecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a front external perspective view of a dust collecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] 3 is a cross-sectional view of a dust collecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from the left side. FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the dust collecting unit according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] 1 is an external perspective view of a storage battery unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a top view of a storage battery unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like elements are given like reference numerals and similar descriptions will not be repeated.

[0013] The various components of the present invention do not necessarily have to be independent entities, and it is permitted that one component is made up of multiple members, that multiple components are made up of one member, that one component is part of another component, or that part of one component overlaps with part of another component.

[0014] 1 etc., the direction in which stick handle 102 of vacuum cleaner 100 is located is defined as the upward direction, and the direction in which suction body 103 is located is defined as the downward direction. Additionally, the side of vacuum cleaner 100 in which handheld body 201 is located is defined as the forward direction, and the direction in which stick body 101 is located is defined as the rearward direction. Furthermore, the directions are defined as the rightward and leftward directions from the viewpoint of a user using the vacuum cleaner as a stick or handheld vacuum cleaner.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 6 etc., when only the handheld main body 201 is described, the side of the handheld main body 201 where the suction pipe 202 is located may be referred to as the front, and the side where the storage battery 208 is located may be referred to as the rear.

[0016] Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a rear view of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 5 is an external rear perspective view of the vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention with the stick handle removed. Charging stand 104 and support part 105 are not shown in Fig. 5.

[0017] A stick handle 102 is detachably connected to the upper part of stick body 101, and a suction mouth body 103 is detachably connected to the lower part of stick body 101. Suction mouth body 103 is placed on a charging stand 104. A support part 105 extending upward is provided at the rear of charging stand 104, and support part 105 supports the rear of stick body 101. In addition, an attachment device 106 such as a gap suction mouth is placed on charging stand 104.

[0018] An opening 110 is formed in front of the stick body 101, and the handy body 201 is removably housed in this opening 110. The handy body 201 is equipped with a dust collection unit 206, an electric blower 207, and a storage battery 208 as described below, and functions as a stick vacuum cleaner when the handy body 201 is attached to the stick body 101, and functions as a handy vacuum cleaner when the handy body 201 is detached from the stick body 101. In other words, the stick vacuum cleaner and the handy vacuum cleaner share the dust collection unit 206, the electric blower 207, and the storage battery 208.

[0019] The stick handle 102 is provided with a power switch 115, and by pressing this power switch 115, the electric blower 207 and the rotating cleaning body 109 of the suction body 103 are driven.

[0020] A connection hole 102a that penetrates downward is formed at the rear lower part of the stick handle 102. A connection pin 111 that is inserted into the connection hole 102a is provided at the rear upper part of the stick body 101. The connection pin 111 is biased rearward, and by inserting this connection pin 111 into the connection hole 102a of the stick handle 102, the stick handle 102 is fixed to the stick body 101. When removing the stick handle 102 from the stick body 101, the connection pin 111 is pushed in and retracted from the position where it overlaps with the connection hole 102a, and then the stick handle 102 is pulled out (see FIG. 5).

[0021] A suction pipe 202 is provided at the lower part (front part) of the handy body 201. A suction pipe receiver 112 into which the suction pipe 202 is inserted is formed at the lower part of the stick body 101, and by inserting the suction pipe 202 into the suction pipe receiver 112, the movement of the lower part (front part) of the handy body 201 within the open part 110 is restricted. The suction pipe receiver 112 communicates with the suction mouth body 103, and the suction pipe 202 and the suction mouth body 103 communicate with each other.

[0022] In addition, a handy removal button 113 is provided at the front of the upper part of the stick body 101. A handy body receiving part 203 is formed at the upper part (rear part) of the handy body 201. The handy removal button 113 is biased downward by a spring, and the lower end of the handy removal button 113 engages with the handy body receiving part 203, thereby fixing the handy body 201 attached to the opening part 110 to the stick body 101.

[0023] When removing the handy body 201 from the stick body 101, the handy removal button 113 is moved upward against the spring force, and the lower tip of the handy removal button 113 is retracted from the handy body receiving part 203. In this manner, the handy body 201 can be removed from the stick body 101.

[0024] A suction body removal button 114 is provided at the front of the lower part of the stick body 101. A connection hook 107a is provided on the connection tube 107 of the suction body 103. The suction body removal button 114 is biased forward by a spring, and a part of the suction body removal button 114 fits into the connection hook 107a, thereby fixing the suction body 103 to the stick body 101. The suction body 103 is provided with a rotating cleaning body 109 that is rotated by an electric motor (not shown). The rotating cleaning body 109 acts to sweep in dust from the floor surface or the like that is to be cleaned. Note that the rotating cleaning body 109 is not an essential component, and dust may be sucked in only by the suction force of the electric blower 207 without the rotating cleaning body 109. The rotating cleaning body 109 may be rotated by the suction force generated by the electric blower 207, not by the electric motor.

[0025] An upwardly protruding projection 105a is provided at the front of the support portion 105. A projection receiving portion 108 is formed at the rear of the stick body 101, and by inserting this projection receiving portion 108 into the projection 105a, the vacuum cleaner 100 (stick body 101) is supported in an upright position on the charging stand 104.

[0026] Next, we will explain the configuration of the handy body 201. Figures 6 and 7 are external perspective views of the handy body 201 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view cut in the front-rear direction of the handy body 201 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 9 is an external perspective view showing the brush member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The handy body 201 functions as a handy vacuum cleaner. The handy body 201 is provided with a handy handle 204 at the upper rear part, a power switch 205 installed in front of the handy handle 204, a dust collecting unit 206 detachably attached to the front part of the handy body 201, and a suction pipe 202 communicating with the dust collecting unit 206.

[0028] Inside the handheld main body 201 are provided an electric blower 207 that generates suction force, a storage battery 208 that supplies power to the electric blower 207 , and a control device 209 that controls the storage battery 208 and the electric blower 207 .

[0029] A brush member 210 is provided in front of the suction pipe 202. The brush member 210 includes a brush 210a that is brought into contact with the surface to be cleaned, a brush support part 210b that serves as a base for attaching the brush 210a, a pair of arms 210c that extend from the brush support part 210b on the side opposite to the brush and are formed so as to sandwich the suction pipe 202 from both sides, and a rotation restricting part 210d that is attached to the brush support part 210b and restricts the rotation of the brush support part 210b.

[0030] The brush member 210 is supported rotatably relative to the suction pipe 202. The pair of arms 210c are provided with a rotating shaft 210c1, and this rotating shaft 210c1 is inserted into a small hole (not shown) formed in the suction pipe 202, and the brush member 210 rotates relative to the suction pipe 202.

[0031] When using brush member 210 as a handheld vacuum cleaner, brush member 210 is rotated so that brush member 210 is positioned on the extension of suction pipe 202. When brush member 210 is rotated, rotation restricting portion 210d comes into contact with the front end of suction pipe 202, restricting the rotation of brush member 210. Brush member 210 is inclined so as to face downward with respect to the forward extension direction of suction pipe 202. When brush member 210 is inclined, the lower side of brush member 210 is open, so the flow path of suction pipe 202 is not blocked.

[0032] When storing brush member 210, brush member 210 is rotated so that brush member 210 faces the rear of suction pipe 202. In other words, brush member 210 rotates so that it can be retracted from an extension of suction pipe 202. When brush member 210 is rotated, arm portion 210c of brush member 210 comes into contact with rotation restricting protrusion 202a formed on the side surface of suction pipe 202, and rotation of brush member 210 is restricted. In this manner, brush member 210 retracts from the front end portion of suction pipe 202.

[0033] With the brush member 210 retracted from the front end of the suction pipe 202, an attachment device 106 such as a gap suction nozzle can be attached to the front end of the suction pipe 202. Other than the gap suction nozzle, for example, an extension tube (not shown) can be connected. The suction pipe 202 is provided with a well-known clamp hook 211, which allows an extension tube to be connected and fixed. Furthermore, the suction nozzle body 103 or another suction nozzle body (second suction nozzle body) can be connected to the front end of the extension tube.

[0034] In other words, when the extension tube and the second suction body are connected to the handheld body 201 of this embodiment, the handheld body 201 can be used as a stick vacuum cleaner (not shown) in the shape of a handheld device held by the user. Also, by supplying power to the tip of the suction pipe 202, an electrically driven motor or an accessory with a built-in LED can be used, and by driving the motor built into the second suction body via the conductive part inside the extension tube, the rotating brush of the second suction body can be driven.

[0035] According to this embodiment, the handy body 201 is provided with a suction pipe 202 to which an extension pipe or the like can be connected, thereby improving the ease of use of the vacuum cleaner.

[0036] When attaching the handy body 201 to the stick body 101, the brush member 210 is retracted from the front end of the suction pipe 202. When attaching the handy body 201 to the stick body 101, first, the suction pipe 202 is inserted into the suction pipe receiving portion 112, and then the handy handle 204 side is pushed into the stick body 101. Then, the lower end of the handy removal button 113 fits into the handy body receiving portion 203, and the handy body 201 is attached to the stick body 101.

[0037] When brush member 210 is retracted from the front end of suction pipe 202, it protrudes rearward (downward) from the surface of suction pipe 202. When attached to stick body 101 in this state, brush member 210 and stick body 101 come into contact. Therefore, in this embodiment, contact between brush member 210 and stick body 101 is avoided as follows.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 5, an opening 116 penetrating the stick body 101 is formed at the rear of the stick body 101. When the handy body 201 is attached to the stick body 101, a part of the brush member 210 protrudes from the opening 116. That is, in this embodiment, when the handy body 201 is attached to the stick body 101, the opening 116 is provided to prevent contact between the brush member 210 and the stick body 101. By configuring in this manner, in this embodiment, the handy body 201 can be smoothly attached to the stick body 101.

[0039] Next, the attachment / detachment structure of the handy main body 201 and the dust collecting unit 206 will be described with reference to Figures 8, 10, and 11. Figure 10 is an external perspective view showing the state in which the dust collecting unit has been removed from the handy main body according to the embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 11 is an external perspective view of the handy main body according to the embodiment of the present invention, viewed obliquely from below. Figure 11 shows the state in which the seal packing has been removed.

[0040] A detachment button 212 for detaching the dust collecting unit 206 from the handy main body 201 is provided at the upper rear of the dust collecting unit 206. The detachment button 212 is biased rearward (toward the handy main body 201) by a spring, and the claw portion 212a of the detachment button 212 enters the handy main body 201 to hold the rear side of the dust collecting unit 206. A hook portion 213 (FIG. 8) is formed at the front of the lower portion of the dust collecting unit 206. A receiver portion 214 for receiving the hook portion 213 is formed above the suction pipe 202. By hooking the hook portion 213 onto the receiver portion 214, the front of the dust collecting unit 206 is held by the handy main body 201, and the rear of the dust collecting unit 206 is held by the handy main body 201 by the detachment button 212.

[0041] Furthermore, an outlet 215 communicating with dust collection section 206 is formed above suction pipe 202. Dust-laden air that flows in from suction pipe 202 is discharged from outlet 215 and flows into dust collection section 206. When used as a stick vacuum cleaner, dust-laden air that has passed through suction body 103, connecting tube 107, and suction pipe 202 is discharged from outlet 215 and flows into dust collection section 206.

[0042] The discharge port 215 is formed shifted to the left or right from the center line C1 of the suction pipe 202. In this embodiment, the discharge port 215 is shifted to the right side as seen from the viewpoint of a user using the vacuum cleaner as a handheld vacuum cleaner. A seal packing 216 is attached to the discharge port 215 to ensure airtightness between the discharge port 215 and the dust collecting part 206. The seal packing 216 has a lip part 216a that maintains airtightness around the opening of the discharge port 215, and a valve body 216b that opens and closes the discharge port 215. The lip part 216a and the valve body 216b are rotatably connected by a rotating part 216c, and the valve body 216b opens and closes the discharge port 215 with the rotating part 216c as an axis.

[0043] When suction force is generated by electric blower 207, valve body 216b rotates from suction pipe 202 toward dust collection section 206. Furthermore, a plurality of ribs 216d protruding from the surface of valve body 216b are formed on the upstream side (suction pipe 202 side) of valve body 216b. The plurality of ribs 216d are formed so as to extend from rotation section 216c toward the counter-rotation section. That is, the plurality of ribs 216d are formed so as to follow the flow of air.

[0044] In this embodiment, since a plurality of ribs 216d are formed on the upstream side of the valve body 216b, the rigidity of the valve body 216b is ensured, and the valve body 216b can be easily opened with the rotating part 216c as a rotating shaft. Furthermore, since the plurality of ribs 216d are arranged along the air flow, the air containing dust that collides with the valve body 216b can be smoothly flowed to the dust collecting part 206 side. Furthermore, when the electric blower 207 is stopped and no suction force is being generated, the weight of the plurality of ribs 216d causes the valve body 216b to operate to close the discharge port 215, so that the spilling of dust from the dust collecting part 206 can be suppressed.

[0045] Next, the configuration of dust collection section 206 will be described with reference to Figs. 12 to 15. The description of Figs. 12 to 15 will be based on the case where the device is used as a stick vacuum cleaner. In this case, the dust collection case 220 side is the lower side, the filter housing section 223 side is the upper side, the attachment / detachment button 212 side is the front side, and the inlet 227 side is the rear side. When the device is used as a handheld vacuum cleaner, the dust collection case 220 side is the front side, the filter housing section 223 side is the rear side, the attachment / detachment button 212 side is the upper side, and the inlet 227 side is the lower side.

[0046] FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a dust collecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of the dust collecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front, FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the dust collecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the left side, and FIG. 15 is a view of the dust collecting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

[0047] The dust collecting section 206 includes a cylindrical dust collecting case 220 with a bottom for collecting dust, an umbrella part 221 mounted in the dust collecting case 220, an inner cylinder 222 connected to the umbrella part 221 and mounted in the dust collecting case 220, a cylindrical filter housing part 223 having the inner cylinder 222 at the bottom and housing a filter, a first dust trapping filter 224 housed in the filter housing part 223, and a second dust trapping filter 225 housed in the filter housing part 223 and arranged downstream of the first dust trapping filter 224. The first dust trapping filter 224 is made of sponge and can be washed with water. The second dust trapping filter 225 is folded in a pleated shape (pleats) to expand the ventilation area, and is bonded to a circular frame body 225a. In this embodiment, two dust trapping filters, the first dust trapping filter 224 and the second dust trapping filter 225, are provided, but the number of dust trapping filters may be one.

[0048] An upper portion (downstream side) of the second dust filter 225 faces the suction port of the electric blower 207. A cleaning brush 226 for cleaning the second dust filter 225 is removably attached to the outer periphery of the dust collection case 220. The cleaning brush 226 is provided with bristles 226a, and the bristles 226a are used to clean dust adhering to the second dust filter 225, for example.

[0049] The filter housing section 223 includes a partition wall 223a that supports the first dust filter 224, and an opening 223b formed in the center of the partition wall 223a. An inner cylinder 222 having a plurality of support posts 222a is fixed around the opening 223b. A breathable mesh filter 222b is provided between adjacent support posts 222a of the inner cylinder 222. The inner cylinder 222 also includes a circular inner cylinder frame 222c that connects the plurality of support posts 222a. A rail projection 222d having a plurality of cutout portions 222d1 that protrude toward the outer periphery and are cut out is provided on the outer periphery of the inner cylinder frame 222c.

[0050] A circular annular wall 221a is formed on the upper side (the inner tube 222 side) of the umbrella part 221, and a plurality of protrusions 221b protruding inward are formed on the inner circumference of the annular wall 221a. When connecting the umbrella part 221 and the inner tube 222, the plurality of protrusions 221b on the umbrella part 221 side are aligned with the positions of the plurality of notches 222d1 on the inner tube 222 side, and the plurality of protrusions 221b are inserted into the plurality of notches 222d1. Then, the umbrella part 221 is rotated to the right or left. The plurality of protrusions 221b are positioned above (the inner tube 222 side) the position of the rail protrusion 222d, and the umbrella part 221 and the inner tube 222 are connected. When removing the umbrella portion 221 from the inner cylinder 222, the umbrella portion 221 is rotated to the right or left to align the multiple protrusions 221b with the multiple cutout portions 222d1, and then the umbrella portion 221 is pulled out.

[0051] The umbrella part 221 is formed with a cross-shaped bridge part 221c arranged so as to cross the inside of the umbrella part 221, and further includes a cross-shaped cross rib 221d extending from the bridge part 221c toward the bottom of the dust collection case 220. The tip of the cross rib 221d is formed in a straight line so as to follow the bottom side of the dust collection case 220, and both ends of the straight line are formed in an arc shape. As described later, the cross rib 221d causes dust swirling in the dust collection case 220 to collide with the cross rib 221d, and the dust is compressed by the force of the collision. In addition, a mesh filter 221e is provided between the adjacent cross-shaped bridge parts 221c. In addition, an annular protrusion part 221f protruding toward the dust collection case 220 is formed on the outer periphery of the umbrella part 221. The shape of the protrusion part 221f is the same as the inner periphery shape of the dust collection case 220. Moreover, the protrusion 221f is located lower than the inlet 227, and further lower than the halfway position of the dust-collection case 220 in the up-down direction.

[0052] The filter housing part 223 and the dust collection case 220 are configured to be detachable. A plurality of protrusions 223c protruding toward the outer periphery are formed on the outer periphery of the filter housing part 223. Meanwhile, a plurality of upper protrusions 220a and lower protrusions 220b protruding toward the inner periphery are formed on the inner periphery of the dust collection case 220. The upper protrusions 220a have a plurality of cutout portions 220c that are partially cut out, and are formed to have a shorter circumferential length than the lower protrusions 220b. The upper protrusions 220a and the lower protrusions 220b are formed to partially overlap on the open side of the dust collection case 220.

[0053] When connecting the filter housing portion 223 and the dust collection case 220, the multiple notches 220c on the dust collection case 220 side are aligned with the positions of the multiple protrusions 223c on the filter housing portion 223 side, and the multiple protrusions 223c are inserted into the multiple notches 220c. Then, the dust collection case 220 is rotated to the right or left. The multiple protrusions 223c are inserted between the upper protrusion 220a and the lower protrusion 220b, and the filter housing portion 223 and the dust collection case 220 are connected. When removing the dust collection case 220 from the filter housing portion 223, the dust collection case 220 is rotated to the right or left, the multiple protrusions 223c are aligned with the positions of the multiple notches 220c, and the dust collection case 220 is pulled out.

[0054] The dust collection case 220 is formed with an inlet 227 through which dust-laden air flows in. The inlet 227 communicates with the outlet 215 of the suction pipe 202 via a seal packing 216. The inlet 227 is disposed at a position shifted from the center line C2 of the dust collection section 206 (FIG. 15). In this embodiment, the inlet 227 is disposed shifted to the right when viewed from the viewpoint of a user using the vacuum cleaner as a stick vacuum cleaner or a handheld vacuum cleaner.

[0055] When the user presses the power switch 115 or the power switch 205 in a state in which the vacuum cleaner is used as a stick vacuum cleaner or a handheld vacuum cleaner, the electric blower 207 is driven to generate suction force. The air containing dust passes from the suction port body 103 to the suction pipe 202 or the suction pipe, and is discharged from the discharge port 215 to the dust collection section 206 side. The air containing dust discharged from the discharge port 215 passes through the inlet 227 and flows into the dust collection case 220. Since the inlet 227 is disposed at a position shifted from the center line C2 of the dust collection section 206, the air containing dust that flows in from the inlet 227 flows along the inner surface of the dust collection case 220 and becomes a swirling flow at the position of the inner cylinder 222 (broken line in FIG. 14). Some of the air from which the dust has been removed passes through mesh filter 222 b of inner cylinder 222 , and then passes through first dust filter 224 and second dust filter 225 where fine dust is removed, and is then sucked into electric blower 207 .

[0056] The dust flowing as a swirling flow collides with the inner wall of the dust collection case 220 by centrifugal action, passes through the gap between the protrusion 221f and the dust collection case 220, and moves to the bottom of the dust collection case 220. The dust that has moved to the bottom of the dust collection case 220 collides with the cross rib 221d, whereby the swirling flow is suppressed, and the dust is compressed by suction force. The air from which the dust has been separated passes through the mesh filter 221e arranged between the bridge parts 221c, and this mesh filter 221e captures light-weight dust such as cotton dust and fine dust. The dust filtered by the mesh filter 221e is compressed by suction force. The air that has passed through the mesh filter 221e is further passed through the first dust trapping filter 224 and the second dust trapping filter 225 to remove fine dust, and is sucked into the electric blower 207.

[0057] In this embodiment, the shape of the protrusion 221f is the same as the inner peripheral shape of the dust collection case 220. Therefore, the gap between the protrusion 221f and the dust collection case 220 becomes uniform, the loss of the swirling flow is suppressed, and the dust separation action can be improved. In addition, the protrusion 221f is located below the inlet 227 (the bottom side of the dust collection case 220) and further below the half position in the vertical direction of the dust collection case 220, so that the dust that has passed through the gap between the protrusion 221f and the dust collection case 220 can be prevented from flowing back through the gap and flying up to the inner cylinder 222 side.

[0058] Next, the storage battery 208 will be described. Fig. 16 is an external perspective view of the storage battery unit according to the embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 17 is a top view of the storage battery unit according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] The storage battery unit 230 has a storage battery 208 that supplies power to the electric blower 207. The storage battery unit 230 is detachably attached to the handy body 201 with screws. The storage battery unit 230 includes a lower case 231 that covers the periphery of the storage battery 208, an upper case 232 arranged above the lower case 231, and a control board 233 arranged above the upper case 232. That is, in this embodiment, the control board 233 is arranged above the storage battery 208 and is exposed from the periphery of the storage battery unit 230. The control board 233 constitutes the control device 209.

[0060] The control board is provided with a power supply terminal 234 for supplying power to the electric blower 207 and to the storage battery 208 during charging, and an input / output terminal 235 electrically connected to power switches 115, 205 that turn the electric blower 207 on and off.

[0061] In this embodiment, since the control board 233 is exposed from the periphery of the storage battery unit 230, it is possible to improve the connectivity between the control board 233 and the handy main body 201. When the storage battery unit 230 is attached to the handy main body 201, the control board 233 is covered by the handy main body 201, which makes it possible to suppress disconnection of the power cord and damage to the terminal portion of the control board 233. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the control board 233 of the storage battery unit 230 is disposed detachably, it is possible to improve the maintainability of the control board 233.

[0062] A first opening 236 is formed in front of the lower case 231 of the storage battery unit 230, and a second opening 237 is formed above the upper case 232. The first opening 236 and the second opening 237 communicate with each other inside the storage battery unit 230. The storage battery 208 is disposed in a passage connecting the first opening 236 and the second opening 237 inside the storage battery unit 230. The first opening 236 also communicates with an exhaust passage 238 (FIG. 8) of the electric blower 207.

[0063] When electric blower 207 starts operating, the exhaust air flows into exhaust passage 238 and further flows into first opening 236 disposed downstream of exhaust passage 238. The exhaust air that flows into first opening 236 flows along the outer peripheral surface of storage battery 208 and is discharged from second opening 237.

[0064] According to this embodiment, the storage battery unit 230 is provided with the first opening 236 and the second opening 237, and the exhaust air of the electric blower 207 is allowed to flow therethrough, so that the temperature rise of the storage battery 208 can be suppressed.

[0065] Charging of the storage battery 208 is performed while the stick vacuum cleaner is placed on the charging stand 104 as shown in FIGS.

[0066] In this embodiment, the control board 233 is equipped with a function for controlling the main body and the battery, but the board for controlling the main body may be provided as a separate component external to the storage battery unit 230 and mounted on the handheld main body 201, etc.

[0067] The charging stand 104 is connected to a commercial power source (not shown). The charging stand 104 is provided with a power supply terminal 120 as shown in FIG. 3. The stick body 101 is provided with a power receiving terminal 121 that comes into contact with the power supply terminal 120 as shown in FIG. 5. Furthermore, the open part 110 of the stick body 101 is provided with a power supply terminal 122. The power receiving terminal 121 and the power supply terminal 122 are connected by a power cord (not shown). The handy body 201 is provided with a power receiving terminal 240 that comes into contact with the power supply terminal 122 as shown in FIG. 11. The power receiving terminal 240 is connected to the storage battery 208.

[0068] Then, when the handheld body 201 is attached to the open portion 110 of the stick body 101 and the stick body 101 is placed on the charging stand, the power receiving terminal 240 and the power supply terminal 122, and the power receiving terminal 121 and the power supply terminal 120 are connected, the storage battery 208 and the power supply terminal 120 are electrically connected, and the storage battery 208 is charged.

[0069] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes various modified examples. The above-described embodiment has been described in detail to easily explain the present invention, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the embodiment having all of the configurations described. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 100...vacuum cleaner, 101...stick body, 102...stick handle, 102a...connection hole, 103...suction nozzle, 104...charging stand, 105...support part, 106...attachment device, 107...connection pipe, 107a...connection hook, 108...projection receiving part, 109...rotating cleaning body, 110...opening part, 111...connection pin, 112...suction pipe receiving part, 113...handy removal button, 114...suction nozzle removal button, 115...power switch 116: opening, 120: power supply terminal, 121: power receiving terminal, 122: power supply terminal, 201: handy main body, 202: suction pipe, 203: handy main body receiving portion, 204: handy handle, 205: power switch, 206: dust collection portion, 207: electric blower, 208: storage battery, 209: control device, 210: brush member, 210a: brush, 210b: brush support portion, 210c: arm portion, 210d: rotation restriction portion, 211: clamp hook, 21 2...detachment button, 212a...claw portion, 213...hook portion, 214...receiving portion, 215...discharge port, 216...seal packing, 216a...lip portion, 216b...valve body, 216c...rotating portion, 216d...rib, 220...dust collection case, 221...umbrella portion, 221a...annular wall, 221b...projection, 221c...bridge portion, 221d...cross rib, 221e...mesh filter, 221f...projection portion, 222...inner cylinder, 222a...support, 222b...mesh filter filter, 222c...inner cylindrical frame body, 222d...rail projection, 222d1...notch portion, 223...filter accommodating portion, 223a...compartment wall, 223b...opening, 223c...projection, 224...first dust filter, 225...second dust filter, 226...cleaning brush, 230...storage battery unit, 231...lower case, 232...upper case, 233...control board, 234...power supply terminal, 235...input / output terminal, 236...first opening, 237...second opening, 240...power receiving terminal

Claims

1. A storage battery unit that is detachable from a main body of a vacuum cleaner, The storage battery unit includes a storage battery and a control board disposed above the storage battery; The control board is partially exposed from the periphery of the storage battery unit, When the storage battery unit is attached to the main body of the vacuum cleaner, the storage battery unit is covered by the main body of the vacuum cleaner, A storage battery unit characterized in that the control board controls the storage battery.

2. The battery unit according to claim 1, The control board has a power supply terminal for supplying power to the storage battery during charging; The storage battery unit further comprises an input / output terminal for electrically connecting with an electric blower provided in the main body of the vacuum cleaner.

3. The battery unit according to claim 1, A storage battery unit characterized in that the exposed surface of the control board and the surface connected to the vacuum cleaner are the same surface.

4. The storage battery unit according to claim 1 comprises: The battery pack includes a lower case that covers the periphery of the storage battery, and an upper case that is disposed above the lower case. The storage battery unit, wherein the lower case has a first opening.

5. The storage battery unit according to claim 4 comprises: The storage battery unit is characterized in that the upper case has a second opening.

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