Cleaning apparatus and cleaning device

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus and a cleaning device. A cleaning apparatus (100) comprises a body (110), a suction pipe (130), a grip portion (140) and a first operation portion (150), wherein the body (110) is provided with a first end portion (115) and a second end portion (116) which are opposite each other, and a circuit board accommodating cavity (112) is formed in the body (110) and is located on the inner side of the second end portion (116); at least part of the suction pipe (130) is located on the side of the first end portion (115) away from the second end portion (116); at least part of the grip portion (140) is located on the side of the second end portion (116) away from the first end portion (115); and the first operation portion (150) is provided on the second end portion (116) and is located at the position of the second end portion (116) corresponding to the circuit board accommodating cavity (112), and the first operation portion (150) is located on the side of the grip portion (140).

Description

Cleaning equipment and cleaning devices

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application is based on and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202421633645.4, filed on July 11, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and more specifically to a cleaning device and a cleaning apparatus. Background Technology

[0004] Currently, the grip of electric vacuum cleaners is usually located on the body, while the first operating part is usually located on the grip. This makes it easy for users to accidentally touch the first operating part when using the electric vacuum cleaner. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application aims to at least solve or improve the technical problem that the first operating part of the cleaning equipment in the related art is easily accidentally touched.

[0006] Therefore, the first aspect of this application proposes a cleaning device.

[0007] The second aspect of this application proposes a cleaning device.

[0008] According to a first aspect of this application, a cleaning device is provided, comprising: a body having a first end and a second end facing away from each other, and a circuit board receiving cavity inside the body, the circuit board receiving cavity being located inside the second end; a straw disposed on the body, at least a portion of the straw being located on the side of the first end facing away from the second end; a gripping part disposed on the body, at least a portion of the gripping part being located on the side of the second end facing away from the first end; and a first operating part disposed on the second end, the first operating part being located at a position corresponding to the circuit board receiving cavity and the second end, the first operating part being located on one side of the gripping part.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second end portion includes: a first end face, a gripping portion disposed on the first end face; and a second end face, which is inclined relative to the first end face, and a first operating portion disposed on the second end face.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second end portion includes a third end face, which is an arc surface, and the first operating portion is disposed on the third end face.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first operating unit includes: a support member disposed on a second end; a button disposed on the support member; or a first touch screen disposed on the support member; or the first operating unit includes: a second touch screen disposed on a second end.

[0012] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the support and the second end is an integral structure.

[0013] In some embodiments, it further includes: a power unit disposed on the body and connected to the straw, wherein the power unit and the first operating unit are respectively located on both sides of the grip.

[0014] In some embodiments, the grip portion is a columnar structure, and the body also includes a battery receiving cavity, which is a columnar structure, with the axis of the grip portion close to the first operating portion relative to the axis of the battery receiving cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments, the battery housing cavity is closer to the power unit than the circuit board housing cavity.

[0016] According to a second aspect of this application, a cleaning device is provided, comprising: a base; and a cleaning device as provided in the first aspect embodiment, wherein the cleaning device may be placed on the base.

[0017] In some embodiments, the base includes: a dust collection section; a docking section disposed on the dust collection section for cooperating with the power section of the cleaning equipment; and a second operating section disposed on the docking section for controlling the operation of the dust collection section.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the first operating part in a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the first operating part in a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the first operating part in a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a cleaning device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the cleaning device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the base in a cleaning device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0029] The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in Figures 1 to 9 is as follows: 100 Cleaning equipment, 110 Body, 112 Circuit board cavity, 114 Battery cavity, 115 First end, 116 Second end, 118 First end face, 120 Second end face, 122 Third end face, 130 Straw, 140 Grip, 150 First operating part, 152 Support, 154 Button, 156 First touch screen, 158 Second touch screen, 160 Power unit, 162 First power source, 164 Dust collection part, 200 Cleaning device, 210 Base, 212 Dust collection part, 214 Second power source, 216 Dust collection part, 218 Connecting part, 220 Second operating part. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0031] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] The cleaning device 100 and cleaning apparatus 200 provided according to some embodiments of the present application will now be described with reference to Figures 1 to 9.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, according to a first aspect of this application, this application provides a cleaning device 100, which can clean surfaces to be cleaned, such as floors, beds, walls or vehicles, etc. The cleaning method can be vacuuming and / or mopping, that is, the cleaning device 100 can be a vacuum cleaner, a floor scrubber or a vacuum and mop combo, etc.

[0034] The cleaning device 100 includes a body 110, a straw 130, a grip 140, and a first operating part 150. The body 110 has a first end and a second end at opposite ends. The outer surface of the first end can be curved or flat. Similarly, the outer surface of the second end can be curved or flat. The grip 140 and the straw 130 are disposed on the body 110. At least a portion of the straw 130 extends out of the body 110 from the first end, and at least a portion of the grip 140 extends out of the body 110 from the second end. The grip 140 can be integral with at least a portion of the body 110, or it can be separate from the body 110.

[0035] The body 110 also includes a circuit board receiving cavity 112 for accommodating a circuit board. The circuit board can control various electronic components of the cleaning device 100, thereby enabling the cleaning device 100 to operate. The second end is disposed on the circuit board receiving cavity 112, although the second end can also be disposed on other parts of the body 110.

[0036] The first operating part 150 is disposed on the second end 116, and the first operating part 150 is located on one side of the grip part 140.

[0037] The cleaning device 100 proposed in this application includes a body 110, a straw 130, a grip 140, and a first operating part 150. The body 110 includes a first end 115 and a second end 116, which are disposed opposite to each other. The inner side of the second end 116 has a circuit board receiving cavity 112. The straw 130 and the grip 140 are both disposed on the body 110. At least a portion of the straw 130 is located on the side of the first end 115 opposite to the second end 116, and at least a portion of the grip 140 is located on the side of the second end 116 opposite to the first end 115. That is, the two opposite ends of the body 110 respectively have a grip 140 and a straw 130, thereby facilitating the user's use of the cleaning device 100.

[0038] The body 110 has a circuit board receiving cavity 112 inside, which is used to receive the circuit board. The first operating part 150 is disposed on the second end 116 and at a position corresponding to the circuit board receiving cavity 112, so as to facilitate the connection between the first operating part 150 and the circuit board. The first operating part 150 is disposed on the second end 116 and is located on one side of the grip part 140, so that the first operating part 150 is closer to the grip part 140, making it easier for the user to operate the first operating part 150. Since the first operating part 150 is disposed on the body 110 and not on the grip part 140, the possibility of the user accidentally touching the first operating part 150 when holding the cleaning device 100 can be reduced, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the cleaning device 100.

[0039] When a user uses the cleaning device 100, since the first operating part 150 is not located on the grip part 140, it can prevent the user from accidentally touching the first operating part 150 when gripping it.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments, optionally, the second end portion 116 includes: a first end face 118, on which a gripping portion 140 is disposed; and a second end face 120, which is inclined relative to the first end face 118, on which a first operating portion 150 is disposed.

[0041] In this embodiment, the second end 116 includes a first end face 118 and a second end face 120. The second end face 120 is inclined relative to the first end face 118. The gripping part 140 is disposed on the first end face 118, and the first operating part 150 is disposed on the second end face 120, thereby making the first operating part 150 inclined, which makes it easier for the user to observe and operate.

[0042] The distance between the first operating part 150 and the gripping part 140 is less than 20 centimeters. For example, the distance between the first operating part 150 and the gripping part 140 is 5 centimeters, 10 centimeters, 15 centimeters or 20 centimeters.

[0043] The first operating part 150 is not located on the grip part 140, but the distance between the first operating part 150 and the grip part 140 is no more than the length of an adult's index finger, so that the user can control the cleaning equipment 100 to start and stop and adjust the working mode.

[0044] Optionally, as shown in Figure 7, the included angle C between the first end face 118 and the second end face 120 can range from 90 degrees to 180 degrees, and further, the included angle C can range from 110 degrees to 170 degrees.

[0045] As shown in FIG3, in some embodiments, the second end 116 optionally includes a third end face 122, the third end face 122 being an arc surface, and the first operating part 150 being disposed on the third end face 122.

[0046] In this embodiment, the second end 116 includes a third end face 122, which is an arc surface. The first operating part 150 is disposed on the third end face 122. The arc surface makes the first operating part 150 inclined relative to the grip part 140, which makes it easier for the user to observe and operate.

[0047] In other embodiments, the second end portion 116 may also be of other shapes. For example, the second end portion 116 may include a fourth end face, which may be a conical surface, etc. This application does not limit this.

[0048] The distance between the first operating part 150 and the gripping part 140 is less than 20 centimeters. For example, the distance between the first operating part 150 and the gripping part 140 is 5 centimeters, 10 centimeters, 15 centimeters or 20 centimeters.

[0049] The first operating part 150 is not located on the grip part 140, but the distance between the first operating part 150 and the grip part 140 is no more than the length of an adult's index finger, so that the user can control the cleaning equipment 100 to start and stop and adjust the working mode.

[0050] As shown in Figure 4, in some embodiments, optionally, the first operation unit 150 includes a support member 152 and a button 154. The support member 152 is disposed on the second end 116, and the button 154 is disposed on the support member 152. The button 154 is connected to the circuit board inside the body 110.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first operation unit 150 includes a support member 152 and a button 154. The support member 152 is disposed on the second end 116, and the button 154 is disposed on the support member 152. The cleaning device 100 can be controlled by the button 154. The combination structure of the support member 152 and the button 154 is simple and low in cost.

[0052] Optionally, the support member 152 has a through hole, and the button 154 is installed in the through hole. Furthermore, the number of buttons 154 can be one or more to control different functions of the cleaning device 100. The support member 152 can also be provided with a display unit to display the cleaning device 100's power level and battery level, etc.

[0053] The support member 152 can be an arc-shaped structure or a planar structure.

[0054] As shown in Figure 5, in some embodiments, optionally, the first operation unit 150 includes a support member 152 and a first touch screen 156. The support member 152 is disposed on the second end 116, and the first touch screen 156 is disposed on the support member 152. The first touch screen 156 is connected to the circuit board inside the body 110.

[0055] Optionally, the support member 152 has a through hole, and the first touch screen 156 is installed in the through hole. Furthermore, the first touch screen 156 controls different functions of the cleaning device 100, and can also display the power level and battery level, etc.

[0056] The support member 152 can be an arc-shaped structure or a planar structure.

[0057] As shown in FIG6, in some embodiments, optionally, the first operation unit 150 includes a second touch screen 158, which is disposed on the second end 116.

[0058] In this embodiment, optionally, the first operation unit 150 includes a second touch screen 158, which is disposed on the second end 116. The cleaning device 100 can be controlled through the second touch screen 158. The second touch screen 158 is simpler, can display more information about the cleaning device 100, and is advantageous for increasing the size of the second touch screen 158.

[0059] Optionally, the second touch screen 158 controls different functions of the cleaning device 100, and the second touch screen 158 can also display the gear and battery level, etc.

[0060] In some embodiments, optionally, at least a portion of the support 152 and the second end 116 is an integral structure.

[0061] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the support member 152 and the second end 116 are integral structures that can be injection molded, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of the cleaning equipment 100 and improving the production efficiency of the cleaning equipment 100.

[0062] Optionally, the support 152 and the second end 116 can be injection molded parts.

[0063] As shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, in some embodiments, the cleaning device 100 may optionally include a power unit 160 disposed on the body 110, the power unit 160 being connected to the suction tube 130, and the power unit 160 and the first operating unit 150 being located on both sides of the gripping part 140.

[0064] In this embodiment, the cleaning device 100 also includes a power unit 160, which is mounted on the body 110 and connected to the suction tube 130. The power unit 160 can generate suction to achieve the cleaning effect of the cleaning device 100. Since the power unit 160 is relatively heavy, it is usually oriented towards the surface to be cleaned when using the cleaning device 100, for example, towards the ground. The power unit 160 and the first operating unit 150 are located on opposite sides of the grip 140, making it easier for the user to operate the first operating unit 150.

[0065] The power unit 160 includes a first power source 162 and a dust storage component 164. The first power source 162 can be a fan, and the dust storage component 164 collects dust and other debris sucked in by the suction pipe 130.

[0066] As shown in FIG7, in some embodiments, the grip portion 140 is optionally generally cylindrical, and the body 110 also includes a battery receiving cavity 114, which is generally cylindrical, and the axis L1 of the grip portion 140 is closer to the first operation portion 150 relative to the axis L2 of the battery receiving portion.

[0067] In this embodiment, the grip 140 has a columnar structure, with one end connected to the body 110. This makes it easier for the user to operate the cleaning device 100 close to the surface to be cleaned. The body 110 also includes a battery housing 114, which is also columnar. The axis of the grip 140 is closer to the first operating part 150 relative to the axis of the battery housing 114, making it easier for the user to operate the first operating part 150 when operating the cleaning device 100. Furthermore, this design brings the center of gravity closer to the grip 140, further facilitating user operation.

[0068] The battery housing 114 is roughly rectangular.

[0069] The grip portion 140 may have protrusions and / or recesses, and when the grip portion 140 determines the axis L1, the protrusions and / or recesses are ignored.

[0070] As shown in FIG2, in some embodiments, the battery housing 114 is optionally located closer to the power unit 160 relative to the circuit board housing 112.

[0071] In this embodiment, the battery housing 114 is closer to the power unit 160 than the circuit board housing 112, which makes the heavier components on the cleaning device 100 closer together, thus making it easier to design the center of gravity of the cleaning device 100.

[0072] Specifically, the cleaning device 100 includes a power unit 160, a body 110, a grip 140, a first operating unit 150, and a suction tube 130. The power unit 160 includes a first power source 162 and a dust storage component 164, and the body 110 includes a circuit board receiving cavity and a battery receiving cavity 114.

[0073] The first power source 162 generates suction to collect dust and other debris through the suction tube 130 into the dust storage component 164. The battery is placed in the battery receiving cavity 114, and the grip part 140 is not on the same axis as the battery receiving cavity 114.

[0074] The first operating unit 150 is disposed on the circuit board receiving cavity 112, and the first operating unit 150 can control the first power source 162 of the cleaning equipment 100.

[0075] As shown in Figure 8, according to a second aspect of this application, this application provides a cleaning device 200, including: a base 210; and a cleaning device 100 as provided in the first aspect embodiment, wherein the cleaning device 100 can be placed on the base 210.

[0076] The cleaning apparatus 200 provided in this application includes the cleaning device 100 provided in the first aspect embodiment, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of the cleaning device 100 provided in the first aspect embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0077] That is, the cleaning device 200 includes a cleaning device 100 and a base 210. The cleaning device 100 can be placed on the base 210 and can also be separated from the base 210.

[0078] As shown in Figure 9, in some embodiments, the base 210 optionally includes a dust collection part 212, a docking part 218, and a second operating part 220. The docking part 218 is disposed on the dust collection part 212 and is used to cooperate with the power part 160 of the cleaning device 100. The second operating part 220 is disposed on the docking part 218 and is used to control the operation of the dust collection part 212.

[0079] In this embodiment, the base 210 includes a dust collection section 212, a docking section 218, and a second operating section 220. The docking section 218 is disposed on the dust collection section 212 and can connect with the power unit 160 of the cleaning device 100. The dust collection section 212 can collect dust and other debris from the power unit 160 to clean the power unit 160. The docking section 218 is also provided with a second operating section 220, which is used to control the dust collection section 212 so that the base 210 can perform corresponding operations.

[0080] The dust collection unit 212 includes a second power source 214 and a dust collection component 216. The second power source 214 can suck dust and other debris in the power unit 160 of the cleaning equipment 100 into the dust collection component 216.

[0081] Specifically, the base 210 includes a dust collection section 212, a docking section 218, and a second operating section 220. The dust collection section 212 includes a second power source 214 and a dust collection component 216.

[0082] The second operation unit 220 can control the second power source 214 to generate suction, so as to collect dust and other debris in the power unit 160 of the cleaning device 100 into the dust collection unit 216.

[0083] The cleaning device 200 provided in this application includes a cleaning device 100 and a base 210. The cleaning device 100 can be placed on the base 210. After placement, the second operation part 220 can be operated to activate the dust collection function of the base 210. The second power source 214 generates suction to suck dust and other debris in the dust storage component 164 into the dust collection component 216 through the docking part 218.

[0084] When using the cleaning device 100, the user can grasp it on the grip 140 and pick it up. The first operating part 150 controls the working state of the cleaning device 100, that is, controls the cleaning device 100 to run, stop, or switch working states. After the cleaning device 100 is running, the first power source 162 generates suction, and dust and other debris are collected into the dust collection part 164 through the suction tube 130.

[0085] In this application, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise expressly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0086] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or units referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0087] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0088] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, wherein, include: The fuselage has a first end and a second end facing away from each other, and the interior of the fuselage has a circuit board receiving cavity, which is located inside the second end; A straw is provided on the body of the device, and at least a portion of the straw is located on the side of the first end opposite to the second end; A grip portion is provided on the fuselage, and at least a portion of the grip portion is located on the side of the second end opposite to the first end; A first operating part is disposed on the second end, the first operating part is located at a position corresponding to the circuit board receiving cavity and the second end, and the first operating part is located on one side of the gripping part.

2. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The second end includes: The first end face, wherein the gripping part is disposed on the first end face; The second end face is inclined relative to the first end face, and the first operating part is disposed on the second end face.

3. The cleaning equipment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second end includes: The third end face is an arc surface, and the first operating part is disposed on the third end face.

4. The cleaning equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first operating unit includes: A support member is provided on the second end; A button is provided on the support member; or a first touch screen is provided on the support member; Or the first operating unit may include: The second touchscreen is located on the second end.

5. The cleaning equipment according to claim 4, wherein, The support member and at least a portion of the second end are integral structures.

6. The cleaning equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, Also includes: A power unit is disposed on the body of the device and connected to the straw. The power unit and the first operating part are respectively located on both sides of the grip.

7. The cleaning equipment according to claim 6, wherein, The grip portion has a columnar structure, and the body also includes a battery housing cavity, which has a columnar structure. The axis of the grip portion is closer to the first operating portion relative to the axis of the battery housing cavity.

8. The cleaning equipment according to claim 7, wherein, The battery housing cavity is located closer to the power unit than the circuit board housing cavity.

9. A cleaning device, wherein, include: Base; The cleaning device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the cleaning device may be placed on the base.

10. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The base includes: Dust collection department; A docking part is provided on the dust collection part for cooperating with the power part of the cleaning equipment; The second operating unit is located on the docking part and is used to control the operation of the dust collection unit.

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