Dust collector cover and dust collector

Abstract

To provide a cover for a dust collector, which can restrain usability of the dust collector from being deteriorated.SOLUTION: A cover for a dust collector includes: a base part for being attached to a body housing of the dust collector; a first opening / closing part that is connected to the base part and changed between the state of facing a first part of the duct collector and the state of not facing the first part; and a second opening / closing part that is connected to the base part and changed between the state of facing a second part of the duct collector and the state of not facing the second part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to a dust collector cover and a dust collector. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In the technical field related to dust collectors, a vacuum cleaner such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] US Patent Application Publication No. 2020 / 0397200 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] By covering the dust collector, damage to the dust collector and objects around the dust collector can be prevented. On the other hand, the cover may make the dust collector less convenient to use.

[0005] The technology disclosed in this specification aims to provide a dust collector cover that can prevent the dust collector from becoming less user-friendly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This specification discloses a dust collector cover. The dust collector cover may include a base portion attached to a main body housing of the dust collector. The dust collector cover may include a first opening and closing portion connected to the base portion. The first opening and closing portion may be changed between a state facing a first portion of the dust collector and a state not facing the first portion. The dust collector cover may include a second opening and closing portion connected to the base portion. The second opening and closing portion may be changed between a state facing a second portion of the dust collector and a state not facing the second portion. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the technology disclosed in this specification, a dust collector cover is provided that can prevent the dust collector from becoming less convenient to use. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a dust collector according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the dust collector according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a view of the dust collector according to the first embodiment as viewed from the left. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a view of the dust collector according to the first embodiment as viewed from the right. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a rear view of the dust collector with the rear housing and the dust box cover removed according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a dust collector covered with a dust collector cover according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of use of the dust collector according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the operation unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a main unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a wireless unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a dust collector according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a dust collector according to a second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a dust collector covered with a dust collector cover according to a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the dust collector cover may include a base portion attached to a main housing of the dust collector. The dust collector cover may include a first opening and closing portion connected to the base portion. The first opening and closing portion may be changeable between a state facing a first portion of the dust collector and a state not facing the first portion. The dust collector cover may include a second opening and closing portion connected to the base portion. The second opening and closing portion may be changeable between a state facing a second portion of the dust collector and a state not facing the second portion.

[0010] In the above configuration, the dust collector cover prevents the dust collector and objects around the dust collector from being damaged. The dust collector cover includes a base portion attached to the main body housing of the dust collector, a first opening / closing portion connected to the base portion, and a second opening / closing portion connected to the base portion. When a user wants to handle the first part of the dust collector, the user can handle the first part by opening the first opening / closing portion so that the first opening / closing portion does not face the first part without removing the entire dust collector cover from the dust collector. Similarly, the user can handle the second part by opening the second opening / closing portion so that the second opening / closing portion does not face the second part without removing the entire dust collector cover from the dust collector. Since the user can handle each of the first and second parts of the dust collector without removing the entire dust collector cover from the dust collector, the usability of the dust collector is prevented from being deteriorated.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the dust collector may have a dust collection chamber and a dust box cover that opens and closes the dust collection chamber. The first part may include the dust box cover.

[0012] In the above configuration, the user can handle the dust box cover by opening the first opening / closing part without removing the entire dust collector cover from the dust collector. For example, the user can open the dust box cover to replace the dust collection bag placed in the dust collection chamber or to perform maintenance on the dust collection chamber.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, the dust collector may have a battery mounting portion to which the battery pack is attached. The second portion may include the battery mounting portion.

[0014] In the above configuration, the user can handle the battery mounting part or the battery pack by opening the second opening / closing part without removing the entire dust collector cover from the dust collector. For example, the user can mount the battery pack in the battery mounting part, remove the battery pack from the battery mounting part, and perform maintenance on the battery mounting part.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the dust collector may have an operating unit connected to the main housing via an electrical cord, and the base portion may have a first opening through which the electrical cord is disposed.

[0016] In the above configuration, the first opening is provided in the base portion, so that the main body housing and the operation unit are connected via the electric cord with the dust collector covered with the dust collector cover.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the body housing may include an exhaust port, and the base portion may include a second opening in which the exhaust port is disposed.

[0018] In the above configuration, since the second opening is provided in the base portion, the air discharged from the exhaust port can smoothly flow out to the periphery of the dust collector cover.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, the dust collector cover may include a mesh member disposed in the second opening.

[0020] In the above configuration, since a mesh member is disposed in the second opening, the exhaust port is protected by the mesh member. In addition, the mesh member prevents foreign matter around the dust collector cover from entering the internal space of the main housing through the exhaust port. Air discharged from the exhaust port can smoothly flow out around the dust collector cover through the mesh member.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the dust collector cover may include a first joint portion that releasably joins the first opening / closing portion and the base portion. The dust collector cover may include a second joint portion that releasably joins the second opening / closing portion and the base portion.

[0022] In the above configuration, the first opening / closing part and the base part are joined by the first joint part, and the second opening / closing part and the base part are joined by the second joint part, so that the dust collector is covered with the dust collector cover. The first opening / closing part is released from the base part, so that the user can open the first opening / closing part. The second opening / closing part is released from the base part, so that the user can open the second opening / closing part.

[0023] In one or more embodiments, the base portion may include a woven portion. The base portion may include an elastic portion.

[0024] In the above configuration, the woven fabric portion sufficiently protects the main housing while suppressing an increase in the thickness of the base portion. The expandable portion allows the base portion to be deformed to match the outer shape of the main housing. For example, even if a part of a battery pack attached to the battery attachment portion protrudes from the surface of the main housing, the expandable portion can expand and contract to match the amount of protrusion of the battery pack.

[0025] In one or more embodiments, at least one of the base portion, the first closure, and the second closure may be formed from a high visibility material.

[0026] In the above configuration, at least a portion of the dust collector cover is made of a highly visible material, so that third parties around the user at a work site where the dust collector is used can easily recognize the presence of the user.

[0027] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiment. The components of the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined. In addition, some components may not be used.

[0028] In the embodiment, the positional relationship of each part will be described using the terms "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "left", and "right". These terms indicate relative positions or directions based on the center of the dust collector.

[0029] [First embodiment] <Dust collector> 1 is a perspective view showing a dust collector 1 according to an embodiment. In the embodiment, the dust collector 1 is a backpack-type dust collector that is used while being carried on the back of a user of the dust collector 1. The dust collector 1 includes a main body housing 2, a battery mounting section 3, and an operation unit 60.

[0030] The dust collector 1 is carried on the user's back. A harness belt 4 is connected to the dust collector 1. The harness belt 4 is connected to the main housing 2. The dust collector 1 is worn on the user's back by the harness belt 4. The harness belt 4 includes a shoulder belt 4A and a waist belt 4B. The shoulder belt 4A is attached to the user's shoulder. The waist belt 4B is attached to the user's waist.

[0031] The battery mounting section 3 is disposed at the bottom of the main body housing 2. A battery pack 5 is attached to and detached from the battery mounting section 3. The battery pack 5 functions as a power source for the dust collector 1. When attached to the battery mounting section 3, the battery pack 5 supplies power to the electronic device mounted on the dust collector 1. The battery pack 5 is a general-purpose battery that can be used as a power source for various electrical devices. The battery pack 5 can be used as a power source for power tools. The battery pack 5 can be used as a power source for electrical devices other than power tools. The battery pack 5 can be used as a power source for a dust collector other than the dust collector 1 according to the embodiment. The battery pack 5 includes a lithium-ion battery. The battery pack 5 includes a rechargeable battery that can be recharged. The battery mounting section 3 has a structure equivalent to that of a battery mounting section of a power tool.

[0032] The operating unit 60 is connected to the main housing 2 via an electrical cord 17 .

[0033] Fig. 2 is a diagram of the dust collector 1 according to the embodiment as seen from the rear, Fig. 3 is a diagram of the dust collector 1 according to the embodiment as seen from the left, and Fig. 4 is a diagram of the dust collector 1 according to the embodiment as seen from the right.

[0034] The main body housing 2 has a front surface 2A facing forward, a rear surface 2B facing backward, a top surface 2C facing upward, a bottom surface 2D facing downward, a left side surface 2E facing left, and a right side surface 2F facing right. A user carries the dust collector 1 on his / her back so that the front surface 2A of the main body housing 2 faces the user's back.

[0035] The main housing 2 has an internal space. A drive unit 30 including a motor and a blower fan is disposed in the internal space of the main housing 2. In the embodiment, the main housing 2 has a so-called half-split structure. The main housing 2 includes a front housing 21, a rear housing 22, and a dust box cover 23. The front housing 21 is disposed forward of the rear housing 22. The front housing 21 includes a front surface 2A, a part of an upper surface 2C, a part of a lower surface 2D, a part of a left side surface 2E, and a part of a right side surface 2F. The rear housing 22 includes a rear surface 2B, a part of an upper surface 2C, a part of a lower surface 2D, a part of a left side surface 2E, and a part of a right side surface 2F. The rear end of the front housing 21 and the front end of the rear housing 22 are connected to each other to define the internal space of the main housing 2. The front housing 21 and the rear housing 22 are fixed to each other by a plurality of screws.

[0036] A main body opening 24 is provided at the top of the rear housing 22. The main body opening 24 is connected to the internal space of the main body housing 2. The dust box cover 23 is arranged to cover the main body opening 24. The lower end of the dust box cover 23 is rotatably connected to the rear housing 22. The lower end of the dust box cover 23 is connected to the rear housing 22 via a hinge. The rotation axis of the hinge extends in the left-right direction. The upper end of the dust box cover 23 rotates in the up-down direction. The main body opening 24 is opened and closed by the rotation of the dust box cover 23. A latch 25 is provided at the upper end of the rear housing 22. The latch 25 can be connected to the upper end of the dust box cover 23. The dust box cover 23 is fixed to the rear housing 22 by the latch 25. The front housing 21 and the rear housing 22 are connected, and the dust box cover 23 is attached to the rear housing 22 to form the main body housing 2.

[0037] The battery attachment section 3 is disposed in a battery accommodating section 26 provided in the lower part of the main housing 2. The battery accommodating section 26 includes a recess provided in the lower part of the main housing 2. The battery accommodating section 26 is formed so as to be recessed upward from the lower surface 2D of the main housing 2. The battery attachment section 3 is provided inside the battery accommodating section 26. The battery pack 5 is disposed inside the battery accommodating section 26 in a state where it is attached to the battery attachment section 3.

[0038] The main housing 2 has an inlet 6 , an outlet 7 , an air inlet 8 , and an outlet 9 .

[0039] The suction port 6 sucks in dust together with air. The suction port 6 is provided on the top surface 2C of the main body housing 2. One suction port 6 is provided. The suction port 6 connects the internal space of the main body housing 2 with the external space. The suction port 6 is connected to a dust collection hose (not shown).

[0040] The exhaust port 7 exhausts at least a portion of the air sucked in through the inlet port 6. The exhaust port 7 is provided in the lower part of the left side surface 2E and the lower part of the right side surface 2F of the main housing 2. The exhaust port 7 connects the internal space of the main housing 2 with the external space.

[0041] The air intake 8 draws in air for cooling the motor. The air intake 8 is provided on the front surface 2A of the main body housing 2. Two air intakes 8 are provided. The two air intakes 8 are arranged in the left-right direction. The air intakes 8 connect the internal space of the main body housing 2 with the external space.

[0042] The exhaust port 9 exhausts at least a portion of the air drawn in through the intake port 8. The exhaust port 9 is provided on the lower surface 2D of the main housing 2. The exhaust port 9 connects the internal space of the main housing 2 with the external space.

[0043] FIG. 5 is a rear view of the dust collector 1 with the rear housing 22 and the dust box cover 23 removed according to the embodiment.

[0044] The internal space of the main housing 2 includes a dust collection chamber 10, a motor chamber 11, and an exhaust passage 12. The dust collection chamber 10 is provided in an upper portion of the internal space of the main housing 2. The motor chamber 11 is disposed below the dust collection chamber 10 in the internal space of the main housing 2. The exhaust passages 12 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the motor chamber 11 in the internal space of the main housing 2.

[0045] The suction port 6 is connected to the dust collection chamber 10. The suction port 6 is disposed at the top of the dust collection chamber 10. The main body opening 24 is connected to the dust collection chamber 10. The main body opening 24 is disposed at the rear of the dust collection chamber 10. The dust box cover 23 opens and closes the dust collection chamber 10.

[0046] The exhaust port 7 is connected to the exhaust flow path 12. The exhaust port 7 is disposed in the lower part of the exhaust flow path 12. A sound absorbing member 13 is disposed in the exhaust port 7. An example of the sound absorbing member 13 is a porous member made of synthetic resin.

[0047] The intake port 8 is connected to the motor chamber 11. The intake port 8 is disposed in the front part of the motor chamber 11. Two intake ports 8 are disposed in the upper part of the motor chamber 11 in the left-right direction.

[0048] The exhaust port 9 is connected to the motor chamber 11. The exhaust port 9 is disposed in a lower portion of the motor chamber 11. The exhaust port 9 is disposed so as to be adjacent to a lower portion of the battery housing portion .

[0049] The main housing 2 has a partition wall 27. The partition wall 27 is provided on the inner surface of the main housing 2. At least a portion of the dust collection chamber 10 is defined by the partition wall 27 provided inside the main housing 2. As shown in FIG. 5 , the dust collection chamber 10 accommodates the dust collection pack 14. The dust collection pack 14 is connected to the suction port 6. The dust collection pack 14 is, for example, a paper pack. The dust collection pack 14 collects dust sucked through the suction port 6. A user can replace the dust collection pack 14 through the main body opening 24 by opening the dust box cover 23.

[0050] The main body housing 2 has a partition wall 28. The partition wall 28 is provided on the inner surface of the main body housing 2. At least a portion of the motor chamber 11 is defined by the partition wall 28 provided inside the main body housing 2. The partition wall 28 separates the motor chamber 11 from the exhaust flow path 12. The motor chamber 11 accommodates a drive unit 30 including a motor and a blower fan, a support member 50, and a controller 15.

[0051] The main housing 2 has a partition wall 29. The partition wall 29 is provided on the inner surface of the main housing 2. The dust collection chamber 10 and the motor chamber 11 are partitioned by the partition wall 29 and the filter 16. The filter 16 is, for example, a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter). The filter 16 is disposed on an upper portion of the partition wall 29. The filter 16 is supported by the partition wall 29. The filter 16 is disposed so as to face the dust collection chamber 10.

[0052] An opening 29M is provided in a part of the partition wall 29. The opening 29M is provided so as to connect the dust collection chamber 10 and the motor chamber 11. The filter 16 is disposed so as to cover the opening 29M. Air in the dust collection chamber 10 can flow into the motor chamber 11 through the opening 29M.

[0053] The drive unit 30 has a case 31 that houses a motor and a blower fan. The blower fan rotates due to the rotational force generated by the motor. The rotation of the blower fan generates a suction force at the air inlet 6. The case 31 also houses a cooling fan that is rotated by the motor. The rotation of the cooling fan generates a suction force at the air inlet 8.

[0054] The support member 50 supports the side portion and the lower portion of the case 31. In the embodiment, the support member 50 includes a support member 51 arranged on the left side of the case 31 and a support member 52 arranged on the right side of the case 31. The support member 50 is supported by the main body housing 2. The partition wall 28 is provided with a rib 20. The rib 20 is provided so as to protrude from the partition wall 28. The support member 50 is supported by the rib 20.

[0055] The controller 15 includes a computer system. The controller 15 outputs a control signal for controlling electronic devices mounted on the dust collector 1. The electronic devices include a motor of the drive unit 30. The controller 15 outputs a control signal for controlling the motor. The controller 15 includes a control board on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted. Examples of electronic components mounted on the control board include a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a non-volatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or storage, a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a transistor, a capacitor, and a resistor.

[0056] The motor of the drive unit 30 is driven by power supplied from the battery pack 5. The controller 15 operates by power supplied from the battery pack 5.

[0057] <Operation> In the drive unit 30, when the motor is driven, the blower fan and the cooling fan each rotate. When the blower fan rotates, a suction force is generated at the suction port 6. When a suction force is generated at the suction port 6, air is sucked into the dust collection chamber 10 from the suction port 6. The dust collection pack 14 is connected to the suction port 6. Dust contained in the air is collected by the dust collection pack 14. The air passes through the dust collection pack 14. The air that has passed through the dust collection pack 14 passes through the filter 16. The filter 16 collects minute dust that has not been collected by the dust collection pack 14. The air that has passed through the filter 16 passes through the inside of the opening 29M and then flows into the inside of the case 31. The air that has passed through the blower fan of the drive unit 30 flows through the exhaust flow path 12 and is then discharged from the exhaust port 7 to the external space of the main housing 2.

[0058] As the cooling fan rotates, suction force is generated at intake port 8. As suction force is generated at intake port 8, air is drawn from intake port 8 into motor chamber 11. The air drawn into motor chamber 11 flows into the inside of case 31. The air that flows into the inside of case 31 cools the motor. After cooling the motor, the air flows out of case 31 and is then exhausted from exhaust port 9 to the external space of main housing 2.

[0059] <Dust collector cover> 6 is a perspective view showing a dust collector 1 covered with a dust collector cover 70 according to an embodiment. The dust collector cover 70 includes a base portion 71, a first opening / closing portion 72, and a second opening / closing portion 73.

[0060] The base portion 71 is attached to the main housing 2. The base portion 71 is disposed so as to cover the front surface 2A, part of the rear surface 2B, the top surface 2C, the bottom surface 2D, the left side surface 2E, and the right side surface 2F.

[0061] The base portion 71 has an opening 74 (first opening) in which the electric cord 17 is disposed, an opening 75 (second opening) in which the exhaust port 7 is disposed, and an opening 76 (second opening) in which the exhaust port 9 is disposed. A mesh member 77 is disposed in the opening 75. A mesh member 78 is disposed in the opening 76.

[0062] The base portion 71 has a woven portion 71A and a stretchable portion 71B.

[0063] The woven fabric portion 71A is made of, for example, a cloth having cushioning properties. The woven fabric portion 71A is arranged to cover the front surface 2A, a part of the rear surface 2B, the upper surface 2C, the lower surface 2D, the left side surface 2E, and the right side surface 2F. The openings 74, 75, and 76 are each formed in the woven fabric portion 71A. The stretchable portion 71B is provided in a part of the base portion 71.

[0064] The expandable portion 71B is made of, for example, a belt-shaped rubber. The expandable portion 71B is arranged so as to face the lower surface of the battery pack 5 attached to the battery mounting portion 3. When the battery pack 5 is attached to the battery mounting portion 3, at least a part of the battery pack 5 protrudes downward from the lower surface 2D. In addition, when a plurality of battery packs 5 having different outer dimensions are attached to the battery mounting portion 3, the protruding amount of the battery pack 5 protruding downward from the lower surface 2D may become large. The expandable portion 71B expands and contracts based on the protruding amount of the battery pack 5 from the lower surface 2D. Even if the outer dimensions of the battery pack 5 attached to the battery mounting portion 3 change, the base portion 71 can cover the battery pack 5 from below by the expandable portion 71B.

[0065] The first opening / closing part 72 is connected to the base part 71. A lower end of the first opening / closing part 72 is connected to the base part 71. The first opening / closing part 72 is made of a cushioned cloth. The base part 71 and the first opening / closing part 72 are integral with each other. The first opening / closing part 72 is arranged so as to cover a first part of the dust collector 1. In the embodiment, the first part includes the dust box cover 23. The first opening / closing part 72 is arranged so as to cover a surface of the dust box cover 23. In the embodiment, the first opening / closing part 72 is arranged so as to cover each of a part of the rear surface 2B, a part of the upper surface 2C, a part of the left side surface 2E, and a right side surface 2F.

[0066] The first opening / closing part 72 is connected to the base part 71 so as to be able to change between a state in which it faces the dust box cover 23 and a state in which it does not face the dust box cover 23. The dust collector cover 70 has a first joint part 79 that releasably joins the first opening / closing part 72 and the base part 71. An example of the first joint part 79 is a hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener has a first nap group provided on one of the base part 71 and the first opening / closing part 72, and a second nap group provided on the other of the base part 71 and the first opening / closing part 72. The nap of the first nap group is loop-shaped. The nap of the second nap group is hook-shaped. The first nap group and the second nap group are attached to each other, thereby joining the first opening / closing part 72 and the base part 71. The first nap group and the second nap group are separated from each other, thereby releasing the first opening / closing part 72 from the base part 71. By joining the first opening and closing part 72 and the base part 71, the first opening and closing part 72 faces the dust box cover 23, and the dust box cover 23 is covered by the first opening and closing part 72. By releasing the first opening and closing part 72 from the base part 71, the first opening and closing part 72 moves away from the dust box cover 23. Because the lower end part of the first opening and closing part 72 is connected to the base part 71, even if the first opening and closing part 72 moves away from the dust box cover 23, the first opening and closing part 72 and the base part 71 do not separate.

[0067] The second opening / closing part 73 is connected to the base part 71. A lower end of the second opening / closing part 73 is connected to the base part 71. The second opening / closing part 73 is made of a cushioned cloth. The base part 71 and the second opening / closing part 73 are integral. The second opening / closing part 73 is arranged so as to cover a second part of the dust collector 1. In the embodiment, the second part includes the battery mounting part 3. The second part also includes a battery pack 5 mounted on the battery mounting part 3. The second opening / closing part 73 is arranged so as to face a front part of the battery mounting part 3 and a front part of the battery pack 5. In the embodiment, the second opening / closing part 73 is arranged so as to cover each of a part of the rear surface 2B, a part of the lower surface 2D, a part of the left side surface 2E, and a right side surface 2F.

[0068] The second opening / closing part 73 is connected to the base part 71 so as to be able to change between a state in which it faces the front part of the battery mounting part 3 and a state in which it does not face the battery mounting part 3. The dust collector cover 70 has a second joint part 80 that releasably joins the second opening / closing part 73 and the base part 71. An example of the second joint part 80 is a hook-and-loop fastener. By joining the second opening / closing part 73 and the base part 71, the second opening / closing part 73 faces the front part of the battery mounting part 3, and the front part of the battery mounting part 3 is covered by the second opening / closing part 73. By releasing the second opening / closing part 73 from the base part 71, the second opening / closing part 73 moves away from the battery mounting part 3. Since the lower end part of the second opening / closing part 73 is connected to the base part 71, even if the second opening / closing part 73 moves away from the battery mounting part 3, the second opening / closing part 73 and the base part 71 do not separate from each other.

[0069] The second opening / closing part 73 has an opening 81. With the second opening / closing part 73 joined to the base part 71, the remaining charge display part 5D of the battery pack 5 is disposed inside the opening 81.

[0070] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of use of the dust collector 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 10, when a user WM uses a power tool 90 to perform a drilling operation on a concrete wall CW, dust generated by the drilling operation is sucked into the dust collector 1. The dust collector 1 is carried on the user WM while covered with a dust collector cover 70. The user WM can carry the dust collector 1 on his / her back by wearing a harness belt 4 on the user WM. An example of the power tool 90 is a hammer drill.

[0071] A dust collection nozzle 91 is attached to the power tool 90. The dust collection nozzle 91 is connected to the suction port 6 via a dust collection hose 92. When the drive unit 30 of the dust collector 1 is driven, dust generated during the drilling operation is collected into the dust collector 1 via the dust collection nozzle 91 and the dust collection hose 92.

[0072] The power tool 90 has a wireless communication device 93. A start signal or a stop signal for the power tool 90 is wirelessly transmitted from the wireless communication device 93 to the controller 15 of the dust collector 1. When a trigger lever provided on the power tool 90 is operated to start the power tool 90, a start signal for the power tool 90 is transmitted from the wireless communication device 93 to the controller 15 of the dust collector 1. When the operation of the trigger lever is released to stop the power tool 90, a stop signal for the power tool 90 is transmitted from the wireless communication device 93 to the controller 15 of the dust collector 1.

[0073] At least one of the base part 71, the first opening / closing part 72, and the second opening / closing part 73 may be made of a high visibility material. The high visibility material refers to a material that enhances visual recognition of the presence of the user WM. Examples of the high visibility material include a fluorescent material, a retroreflective material, and a phosphorescent material.

[0074] <Operation unit> 8 is a perspective view showing an operation unit 60 according to the embodiment. The operation unit 60 is connected to the main body housing 2 via an electric cord 17. The operation unit 60 has a main unit 61 and a wireless unit 62. The wireless unit 62 is disposed to the right of the main unit 61.

[0075] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a main unit 61 according to an embodiment. The main unit 61 is operated to start or stop the drive unit 30. As shown in Fig. 9, the main unit 61 has a power button 61A, a mode button 61B, a mode display unit 61C, a battery remaining amount display button 61D, and a battery remaining amount display unit 61E.

[0076] The power button 61A is operated to turn on or off the power of the dust collector 1. When the power button 61A is pressed while the power is off, the power is turned on. When the power button 61A is pressed while the power is on, the power is turned off.

[0077] The mode button 61B is operated to adjust the rotation speed of the motor of the drive unit 30. The mode button 61B is disposed above the power button 61A. When the mode button 61B is pressed once while the power is on, the rotation speed of the motor changes from the first rotation speed to the second rotation speed, when the mode button 61B is pressed once more, the rotation speed of the motor changes from the second rotation speed to the third rotation speed, and when the mode button 61B is pressed once more, the rotation speed of the motor changes from the third rotation speed to the first rotation speed.

[0078] The mode display unit 61C includes an indicator having a plurality of light emitting units. The mode display unit 61C is disposed above the mode button 61B. In the embodiment, the mode display unit 61C has three light emitting units. When the motor rotates at a first rotation speed, one light emitting unit is lit in the mode display unit 61C, when the motor rotates at a second rotation speed, two light emitting units are lit in the mode display unit 61C, and when the motor rotates at a third rotation speed, one light emitting unit is lit in the mode display unit 61C.

[0079] The battery remaining capacity display button 61D is operated to display the remaining capacity of the battery pack 5 on the battery remaining capacity display section 61E. The battery remaining capacity display button 61D is disposed below the power button 61A. When the battery remaining capacity display button 61D is pressed, the battery remaining capacity display section 61E is activated.

[0080] The battery remaining capacity display unit 61E includes an indicator having a plurality of light emitting units. The battery remaining capacity display unit 61E is disposed above the mode button 61B and immediately to the right of the mode display unit 61C. The battery remaining capacity display unit 61E has three light emitting units. The more the remaining capacity of the battery pack 5 is, the more the number of light emitting units that light up, and the less the remaining capacity of the battery pack 5 is, the fewer the number of light emitting units that light up.

[0081] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a wireless unit 62 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10, the wireless unit 62 has a wireless communication device 63, a mode switch 64, and a display unit 65. The wireless communication device 93 of the power tool 90 and the wireless communication device 63 of the wireless unit 62 wirelessly communicate with each other based on a short-range wireless communication standard.

[0082] The mode switch 64 is operated to slide vertically. Operating the mode switch 64 switches between a wireless mode in which wireless communication between the wireless communication device 93 of the power tool 90 and the wireless communication device 63 of the wireless unit 62 is possible, and a manual mode in which the operation unit 60 can be operated manually. Sliding the mode switch 64 upward switches to the wireless mode, and sliding the mode switch 64 downward switches to the manual mode. The display unit 65 has a first display portion 65A that lights up in the invalid mode and a second display portion 65B that lights up in the valid mode.

[0083] In the wireless mode, the drive unit 30 is started or stopped in conjunction with starting or stopping of the power tool 90 based on wireless communication between the wireless communication device 93 of the power tool 90 and the wireless communication device 63 of the wireless unit 62. In the manual mode, the drive unit 30 is started or stopped by pressing the power button 61A. In the manual mode, wireless communication between the wireless communication device 93 of the power tool 90 and the wireless communication device 63 of the wireless unit 62 is disabled, and the start or stop of the power tool 90 and the start or stop of the drive unit 30 are performed independently of each other.

[0084] <Effects> As described above, according to the embodiment, the dust collector cover 70 includes a base portion 71 attached to the main body housing 2 of the dust collector 1. The dust collector cover 70 includes a first opening / closing portion 72 connected to the base portion 71. The first opening / closing portion 72 changes between a state facing a first portion of the dust collector 1 and a state not facing the first portion. The dust collector cover 70 includes a second opening / closing portion 73 connected to the base portion 71. The second opening / closing portion 73 changes between a state facing a second portion of the dust collector 1 and a state not facing the second portion.

[0085] In the above configuration, the dust collector cover 70 prevents the dust collector 1 and objects around the dust collector 1 from being damaged. The dust collector cover 70 includes a base portion 71 attached to the main body housing 2 of the dust collector 1, a first opening / closing portion 72 connected to the base portion 71, and a second opening / closing portion 73 connected to the base portion 71. When a user wants to handle a first portion of the dust collector 1, the user can handle the first portion by opening the first opening / closing portion 72 so that the first opening / closing portion 72 does not face the first portion without removing the entire dust collector cover 70 from the dust collector 1. Similarly, the user can handle the second portion by opening the second opening / closing portion 73 so that the second opening / closing portion 73 does not face the second portion without removing the entire dust collector cover 70 from the dust collector 1. Since a user can handle the first and second parts of the dust collector 1 without removing the entire dust collector cover 70 from the dust collector 1, deterioration in usability of the dust collector 1 is prevented.

[0086] In the embodiment, the dust collector 1 has a dust collection chamber 10 and a dust box cover 23 that opens and closes the dust collection chamber 10. The first part includes the dust box cover 23.

[0087] In the above configuration, the user can handle the dust box cover 23 by opening the first opening / closing part 72 without removing the entire dust collector cover 70 from the dust collector 1. For example, the user can open the dust box cover 23 to replace the dust collection pack 14 arranged in the dust collection chamber 10 or to perform maintenance on the dust collection chamber 10.

[0088] In the embodiment, the dust collector 1 has a battery mounting section 3 to which a battery pack 5 is detachably attached. The second portion includes the battery mounting section 3.

[0089] In the above configuration, the user can handle the battery attachment unit 3 or the battery pack 5 by opening the second opening / closing part 73 without removing the entire dust collector cover 70 from the dust collector 1. The user can, for example, attach the battery pack 5 to the battery attachment unit 3, detach the battery pack 5 from the battery attachment unit 3, and perform maintenance on the battery attachment unit 3.

[0090] In the embodiment, the dust collector 1 has an operation unit 60 connected to the main housing 2 via an electric cord 17. The base portion 71 has an opening 74 in which the electric cord 17 is disposed.

[0091] In the above configuration, the opening 74 is provided in the base portion 71, so that the main housing 2 and the operation unit 60 are connected via the electric cord 17 with the dust collector 1 covered with the dust collector cover 70.

[0092] In the embodiment, the main housing 2 has an exhaust port 7 and an exhaust port 9. The base portion 71 has an opening 75 in which the exhaust port 7 is disposed and an opening 76 in which the exhaust port 9 is disposed.

[0093] In the above configuration, the openings 75, 76 are provided in the base portion 71, so that the air discharged from the exhaust ports 7, 9 can smoothly flow out to the periphery of the dust collector cover 70.

[0094] In the embodiment, the dust collector cover 70 includes a mesh member 77 disposed in the opening 75 and a mesh member 78 disposed in the opening 75 .

[0095] In the above configuration, mesh members 77, 78 are disposed in the openings 75, 76, so that the exhaust ports 7, 9 are protected by the mesh members 77, 78. In addition, the mesh members 77, 78 prevent foreign matter around the dust collector cover 70 from entering the internal space of the main housing 2 through the exhaust ports 7, 9. The air discharged from the exhaust ports 7, 9 can smoothly flow out around the dust collector cover 70 through the mesh members 77, 78.

[0096] In the embodiment, the dust collector cover 70 includes a first joint portion 79 that releasably joins the first opening / closing portion 72 and the base portion 71. The dust collector cover 70 includes a second joint portion 80 that releasably joins the second opening / closing portion 73 and the base portion 71.

[0097] In the above configuration, the first opening / closing part 72 and the base part 71 are joined by the first joint part 79, and the second opening / closing part 73 and the base part 71 are joined by the second joint part 80, so that the dust collector 1 is covered with the dust collector cover 70. The first opening / closing part 72 is released from the base part 71, so that the user can open the first opening / closing part 72. The second opening / closing part 73 is released from the base part 71, so that the user can open the second opening / closing part 73.

[0098] In the embodiment, the base portion 71 includes a woven portion 71 A. The base portion 71 includes a stretchable portion 71B.

[0099] In the above configuration, the woven fabric portion 71A sufficiently protects the main housing 2 while suppressing an increase in the thickness of the base portion 71. The expandable portion 71B allows the base portion 71 to deform, for example, to match the outer shape of the main housing 2. For example, even if a part of the battery pack 5 attached to the battery attachment portion 3 protrudes from the lower surface 2D of the main housing 2, the expandable portion 71B can expand and contract in accordance with the amount of protrusion of the battery pack 5.

[0100] In the embodiment, at least one of the base portion 71, the first opening / closing portion 72, and the second opening / closing portion 73 is formed from a high visibility material.

[0101] In the above configuration, at least a portion of the dust collector cover 70 is made of a highly visible material, so that third parties around the user at the work site where the dust collector 1 is used can easily recognize the presence of the user.

[0102] [Second embodiment] A second embodiment will be described below. In the following description, the same or equivalent components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of those components will be simplified or omitted.

[0103] Fig. 11 is a perspective view showing a dust collector 100 according to an embodiment. Fig. 12 is a perspective view showing a dust collector 100 according to an embodiment. Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing a dust collector 100 covered with a dust collector cover 700 according to an embodiment.

[0104] The dust collector 100 includes a main body housing 200, a battery mounting section 300, and a harness belt 400. The battery mounting section 300 is disposed at the bottom of the main body housing 200. A battery pack 5 is attached to and detached from the battery mounting section 300. In the embodiment, two battery mounting sections 300 are provided.

[0105] A dust box cover 230 is disposed on the upper part of the rear housing 220. A lower end of the dust box cover 230 is rotatably connected to the rear housing 220. A lower end of the dust box cover 230 is connected to the rear housing 220 via a hinge. An upper end of the dust box cover 230 rotates in the vertical direction. The dust box cover 230 is fixed to the rear housing 220 by a latch 250 provided at the upper end of the rear housing 220.

[0106] A drive unit 30 including a motor and a blower fan is disposed in the internal space of the main housing 200. The main housing 200 has an inlet 6000 and an outlet 7000. The inlet 6000 sucks in dust along with air. The inlet 6000 is provided on the upper surface 200C of the main housing 200. The inlet 6000 is connected to a dust collection hose (not shown). The outlet 7000 exhausts at least a portion of the air in the internal space of the main housing 200. In the embodiment, a grip portion 290 is provided on the main housing 200.

[0107] The dust collector cover 700 includes a base portion 710 , a first opening / closing portion 720 , and a second opening / closing portion 730 .

[0108] The base portion 710 is attached to the main body housing 200. The base portion 710 has an opening 740 (first opening) in which the electric cord 17 is placed.

[0109] The first opening / closing part 720 is connected to the base part 710. A lower end of the first opening / closing part 720 is connected to the base part 710. The base part 710 and the first opening / closing part 720 are integral with each other. The first opening / closing part 720 is disposed so as to cover the surface of the dust box cover 230. The first opening / closing part 720 is connected to the base part 710 so as to be changeable between a state facing the dust box cover 230 and a state not facing the dust box cover 230.

[0110] The second opening / closing part 730 is connected to the base part 710. A lower end of the second opening / closing part 730 is connected to the base part 710. The base part 710 and the second opening / closing part 730 are integral with each other. The second opening / closing part 730 is arranged so as to cover the battery mounting part 300 or the battery pack 5 mounted in the battery mounting part 300. The second opening / closing part 730 is arranged so as to face the front part of the battery mounting part 300 and the front part of the battery pack 5. The second opening / closing part 730 is connected to the base part 710 so as to change between a state facing the front part of the battery mounting part 3 and a state not facing the battery mounting part 3.

[0111] The second opening / closing part 730 has an opening 810. With the second opening / closing part 730 joined to the base part 710, at least a part of the front surface of the battery pack 5 is disposed inside the opening 810. [Explanation of symbols]

[0112] 1...dust collector, 2...main body housing, 2A...front surface, 2B...rear surface, 2C...top surface, 2D...bottom surface, 2E...left side surface, 2F...right side surface, 3...battery mounting section, 4...harness belt, 4A...shoulder belt, 4B...waist belt, 5...battery pack, 5D...remaining battery level indicator, 6...intake port, 7...exhaust port, 8...intake port, 9...exhaust port, 10...dust collection chamber, 11...motor chamber, 12...exhaust flow path, 13...sound absorbing material, 14...dust collection pack, 15...controller, 16...filter, 17...electrical cord, 20 ...rib, 21...front housing, 22...rear housing, 23...dust box cover, 24...main body opening, 25...latch, 26...battery storage section, 27...partition wall, 28...partition wall, 29...partition wall, 29M...opening, 30...drive unit, 31...case, 50...support member, 51...support member, 52...support member, 60...operation unit, 61...main unit, 61A...power button, 61B...mode button, 61C...mode display section, 61D...battery remaining capacity display button, 61E... Battery remaining capacity display section, 62...wireless unit, 63...wireless communication device, 64...mode switch, 65...display section, 65A...first display section, 65B...second display section, 70...dust collector cover, 71...base section, 71A...woven section, 71B...extendable section, 72...first opening / closing section, 73...second opening / closing section, 74...opening, 75...opening, 76...opening, 77...mesh member, 78...mesh member, 79...first joint section, 80...second joint section, 81...opening, 90...power tool, 91...dust collection nozzle, 92 ...dust collection hose, 93...wireless communication device, 100...dust collector, 200...main housing, 200C...top, 220...rear housing, 230...dust box cover, 250...latch, 290...grip portion, 300...battery mounting portion, 400...harness belt, 700...dust collector cover, 710...base portion, 720...first opening / closing portion, 730...second opening / closing portion, 740...opening, 810...opening, 6000...suction port, 7000...exhaust port, CW...concrete wall, WM...user.

Claims

1. A base portion that is attached to a main body housing of the dust collector; a first opening / closing part that has an end part connected to the base part, is integral with the base part, and changes between a state facing a first part of the dust collector and a state not facing the first part; a second opening / closing part that has an end part connected to the base part, is integral with the base part, and changes between a state facing a second part of the dust collector and a state not facing the second part; a first joint portion that releasably joins a portion of the first opening / closing portion and the base portion; a second joining portion that releasably joins a portion of the second opening / closing portion and the base portion, Dust collector cover.

2. The dust collector has a dust collection chamber and a dust box cover that opens and closes the dust collection chamber, The first portion includes the dust box cover. A dust collector cover according to claim 1.

3. The dust collector has a battery mounting section to which a battery pack is attached and detached, The second portion includes the battery mounting portion. A dust collector cover according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The dust collector has an operation unit connected to the main body housing via an electric cord, The base portion has a first opening through which the electrical cord is disposed. The dust collector cover according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The main body housing has an exhaust port. The base portion has a second opening in which the exhaust port is disposed. A dust collector cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. a mesh member disposed in the second opening; A dust collector cover according to claim 5.

7. The base portion includes a woven portion and an elastic portion. The dust collector cover according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. At least one of the base portion, the first opening / closing portion, and the second opening / closing portion is formed of a high visibility material. A dust collector cover according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A dust collector cover according to any one of claims 1 to 8, Dust collector.

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