Vacuum cleaner base station and vacuum cleaner system

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application are a vacuum cleaner base station and a vacuum cleaner system. The vacuum cleaner base station comprises a housing; a support portion, which is located at an upper portion of the housing and is configured to support a handheld vacuum cleaner main unit, wherein the support portion has an open end, the open end being configured to at least receive a dust cover of the handheld vacuum cleaner when the handheld vacuum cleaner is supported on the support portion; a dust storage portion, which is located on the housing and is configured to accommodate dust from a dust cup of the handheld vacuum cleaner, wherein the dust storage portion is in fluid communication with the open end; a suction electric motor, which is mounted inside the housing and is configured to generate a suction force for sucking the dust from the dust cup into the dust storage portion; a cover opening component, which is configured to trigger the dust cover received at the open end to open, wherein the cover opening component can be movably arranged; and a trigger component, which can be movably arranged on the housing between a first position and a second position, and is configured to enable the cover opening component to trigger the dust cover to open and trigger the suction electric motor to start during the process of the trigger component moving from the first position to the second position.

Description

Vacuum cleaner base station and vacuum cleaner system

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent applications filed on October 14, 2024, with application number 202411430630.2 entitled "Vacuum Cleaner Base Station and Vacuum Cleaner System", 202422480927.1 entitled "Vacuum Cleaner Base Station" and 202422481132.2 entitled "Base Station for Handheld Vacuum Cleaner", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of surface cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a vacuum cleaner base station and a vacuum cleaner system. Background Technology

[0003] Vacuum cleaner base stations, as accessories for handheld vacuum cleaners, are widely used. After use, the handheld vacuum cleaner can be docked at a vacuum cleaner base station, where it can be charged and the dust cup can be emptied while it is docked.

[0004] The vacuum cleaner base station described above has been disclosed in patent documents such as CN218738686U and US20220160201A1. However, these vacuum cleaner base stations generally suffer from drawbacks such as complex structure and high manufacturing cost, which are not conducive to their widespread use.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this application is to provide a low-cost vacuum cleaner base station and vacuum cleaner system.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides a vacuum cleaner base station capable of docking with a handheld vacuum cleaner, the handheld vacuum cleaner including a handheld vacuum cleaner main unit with a dust collection cup, the dust collection cup having an openable dust cover, characterized in that the vacuum cleaner base station includes: a housing; a support portion located on the upper part of the housing and configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit, the support portion having an open end configured to at least receive the dust cover when the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit is supported on the support portion; and a dust storage portion located on the housing and configured to contain dust from the dust collection cup. The dust storage section is in fluid communication with the opening end; a suction motor is installed inside the housing and configured to generate a suction force to draw dust from the dust collection cup into the dust storage section; an opening member is configured to trigger the opening of the dust cover received at the opening end, the opening member being movably disposed on the housing; and a triggering member is movably disposed on the housing between a first position and a second position, the triggering member being configured to cause the opening member to trigger the opening of the dust cover and to trigger the start of the suction motor during a movement from the first position to the second position.

[0008] The vacuum cleaner base station of this application combines the triggering component for opening the dust cover of the handheld vacuum cleaner and the triggering component for opening the suction motor of the base station into one unit, which is activated by the operator as needed. On the one hand, this reduces the number of parts in the vacuum cleaner base station, thus lowering its manufacturing cost. On the other hand, since the operator can choose whether to open the dust cover, compared to the traditional base station solution where the dust cover opens automatically when the handheld vacuum cleaner is placed on the base station, the vacuum cleaner base station offers more flexible and diverse usage options. For example, the vacuum cleaner base station can also be used as a temporary docking station for the handheld vacuum cleaner during vacuuming operations. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner base station of this application has low manufacturing costs and is more convenient to use.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the triggering element is configured to allow an operator to apply a force to move from the first position to the second position.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the triggering element is configured to move from the second position to the first position by means of the resetting force of an elastic reset element.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the housing includes a top surface, the opening is located inside the top surface, and the triggering component is arranged at the top surface.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the vacuum cleaner base station further includes a motor switch for controlling the start of the suction motor, the motor switch being arranged along the travel distance of the triggering component from the first position to the second position.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the triggering component has a first triggering part and a second triggering part; during the process of the triggering component moving from the first position to the second position, the first triggering part contacts the opening component and causes the opening component to trigger the dust cover to open, and the second triggering part triggers the suction motor to start.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the motor switch is a micro switch; when the triggering component is in the first position, the distance between the first triggering part and the cover opening component is less than the distance between the second triggering part and the motor switch.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the opening component is movably disposed on the housing between an initial position and a release position; when the triggering component moves from the first position to the second position, the opening component is pushed by the triggering component from the initial position to the release position.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the opening component moves from the first position to the second position along a first direction, and the opening component moves from the initial position to the release position along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the first direction is a longitudinal direction, and the second direction is a transverse direction.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the opening component is provided with an inclined surface; when the triggering component moves from the first position to the second position, the triggering component contacts the inclined surface.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the vacuum cleaner base station further includes a dust inlet located inside the housing and extending between the opening and the dust storage section.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the dust storage section includes a replaceable disposable dust bag.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the motor bracket has a front portion and a rear portion, the rear portion being rotatably connected to the first side portion about the horizontal axis, and the motor being mounted on the front portion.

[0021] Secondly, this application provides a vacuuming base station capable of docking with a handheld vacuum cleaner, the handheld vacuum cleaner including a handheld vacuum main unit with a dust collection cup, the dust collection cup having an openable dust cover; the vacuuming base station includes:

[0022] A housing; a support portion located on the upper part of the housing and configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit, the support portion having an open end configured to receive at least the dust cover when the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit is supported on the support portion; a dust storage portion located on the housing and configured to contain dust from the dust collection cup, the dust storage portion being in fluid communication with the open end; a suction motor mounted within the housing and configured to generate a suction force to draw dust from the dust collection cup into the dust storage portion; a chassis assembly capable of being supported on a plane, the chassis assembly including a chassis and a rotating disk rotatably connected to the chassis about a longitudinal axis, the housing being fixedly disposed with the rotating disk.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the outer peripheral edge of the rotating disk is provided with a downwardly extending sidewall, and the lower end of the sidewall is provided with an outwardly extending barb portion. The lower surface of the rotating disk, the sidewall, and the barb portion together form a circumferentially extending rotating groove. The inner peripheral wall of the chassis is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced protrusions, which rotatably engage in the rotating groove and mutually limit each other with the barb portion in the vertical direction.

[0024] In one possible implementation, a locking mechanism is provided between the chassis and the rotating disk, the locking mechanism being configured to lock or release the rotation of the rotating disk relative to the chassis.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the locking mechanism includes a locking member that is slidably disposed on the rotating disk between a first position and a second position in a radial direction; when the locking member is in the first position, the locking member abuts against the chassis to lock the rotation of the rotating disk relative to the chassis; when the locking member is in the second position, the locking member disengages from the chassis to release the rotation of the rotating disk relative to the chassis.

[0026] In one possible implementation, a groove is provided on the rotating disk in the radial direction. The groove extends outward and communicates with the rotating groove. The locking member is slidably engaged in the groove. The locking member is provided with a locking part. When the locking member is in the first position, the locking part extends into the rotating groove and abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the chassis.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the locking mechanism further includes an operating element fixed to the locking element and adapted for manual operation by a user to cause the locking element to slide between the first position and the second position.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the chassis assembly further includes an upper cover fixedly mounted on the rotating disk. The upper cover has a movable groove recessed downward from its upper surface and extending radially. The operating member is movably fitted within the movable groove. An oblong groove is provided on the bottom wall of the movable groove. The operating member is fixed to the locking member by a connecting shaft passing through the oblong groove.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the upper surface of the cover is provided with an accessory receiving slot for storing accessories for a handheld vacuum cleaner.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the base station further includes: a plurality of support columns, the lower end of each support column passing through the upper cover and fixedly connected to the rotating disk, and the upper end of each support column being fixedly connected to the lower part of the housing.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the chassis assembly further includes a power supply module, one or more circuit boards are disposed within the housing, an electrical wire is disposed between the power supply module and the one or more circuit boards, the support column is a hollow structure, and the electrical wire passes through at least one of the support columns.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the housing includes a casing and a front cover plate, the front cover plate being detachably attached to the front of the casing; when the front cover plate is removed, at least the dust storage section is exposed.

[0033] In one possible implementation, a pair of handles for inserting a user's hand are provided at the junction of the housing and the front cover.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the lower portion of the front cover has one or more insertion protrusions, one or more receiving grooves adapted to the one or more insertion protrusions are provided at corresponding positions of the housing, and one or more magnetic assemblies are provided between the upper portion of the front cover and the housing.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the pair of handles are brought close to the one or more magnetic components.

[0036] In one possible implementation, the number of the insertion protrusions is one and it is located in the middle of the lower part of the front cover.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the lower portion of the front cover has one or more positioning recesses, and one or more positioning protrusions are provided at corresponding positions on the housing.

[0038] In one possible implementation, the number of the positioning recesses is one pair and they are located on the left and right sides of the insertion protrusion, respectively.

[0039] In one possible implementation, the housing includes a base located at the lower part, the suction motor is supported on the upper side of the base, and the lower part of the front cover plate intersects with the base.

[0040] In one possible implementation, a downstream filter for the motor is provided at the bottom of the base. Based on the second aspect of the technical solution, this application fixes the housing to the rotating disk by rotatably mounting the rotating disk on the chassis around a longitudinal axis; thereby, the housing can rotate relative to the chassis, allowing adjustment of the handheld vacuum cleaner's posture on the housing, making it easier for the user to take the handheld vacuum cleaner from the housing and improving the user's operating experience.

[0041] Thirdly, this application provides a vacuum cleaner system, including the vacuum cleaner base station described in the first aspect, the second aspect, or any possible implementation of the first aspect and the second aspect, and a handheld vacuum cleaner docked with the vacuum cleaner base station. The handheld vacuum cleaner includes a handheld vacuum cleaner main unit, a floor brush, and a suction tube located between the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit and the floor brush. The handheld vacuum cleaner main unit includes a dust cup, the dust cup having a cup body, an openable dust cover, and a dust cover release button configured to release the dust cover from the cup body.

[0042] For a description of the technical principles and effects of the second aspect, please refer to the relevant descriptions of the technical effects brought about by the first or second aspect, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a handheld vacuum cleaner in a vacuum cleaner system provided in this application embodiment about to be connected to a vacuum cleaner base station;

[0044] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the handheld vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner base station docking in the vacuum cleaner system provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the handheld vacuum cleaner host provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a vacuum cleaner base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vacuum cleaner base station provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A in Figure 5;

[0049] Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of a handheld vacuum cleaner provided in an embodiment of this application when it is docked with a vacuum cleaner base station and the triggering component is in the first position.

[0050] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of point B in Figure 7;

[0051] Figure 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the handheld vacuum cleaner provided in the embodiment of this application after it is docked with the vacuum cleaner base station and the triggering component is in the second position.

[0052] Figure 10 is an enlarged view of point C in Figure 9;

[0053] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner base station according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 12 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner base station shown in Figure 11;

[0055] Figure 13 is a magnified view of a portion of point E shown in Figure 12;

[0056] Figure 14 is a magnified view of a portion of point F shown in Figure 12;

[0057] Figure 15 is an exploded view of the vacuum cleaner base station shown in Figure 11;

[0058] Figure 16 is a bottom view of the rotating disk shown in Figure 15;

[0059] Figure 17 is a bottom view of the top cover shown in Figure 15;

[0060] Figure 18 is a schematic diagram of a vacuum cleaner base station according to an embodiment of the present invention after the front cover plate has been removed;

[0061] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the front cover of a vacuum cleaner base station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the front cover of the vacuum cleaner base station shown in Figure 19 after it has been removed. Detailed Implementation

[0063] To illustrate the technical content, structural features, achieved objectives, and effects of this application in detail, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. In the following description, for illustrative purposes, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a detailed description of various exemplary embodiments or implementations of this application. However, various exemplary embodiments may also be implemented without these specific details or in one or more equivalent arrangements. Furthermore, the various exemplary embodiments may differ, but are not necessarily exclusive. For example, without departing from the concept of this application, the specific shape, structure, and characteristics of the exemplary embodiments may be used or implemented in another exemplary embodiment.

[0064] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, which illustrate an embodiment of the vacuum cleaner system of this application, the vacuum cleaner system consists of a vacuum cleaner base station 100 and a handheld vacuum cleaner 200. The handheld vacuum cleaner 200 performs surface vacuuming, sucking up dust from the surface to be cleaned and storing it in a dust collection cup. The vacuum cleaner base station 100 is typically supported on the ground and is in a relatively fixed position. After completing the vacuuming operation, the handheld vacuum cleaner 200 can dock with and be supported at the vacuum cleaner base station 100. While the handheld vacuum cleaner 200 is supported at the vacuum cleaner base station 100, it can perform tasks such as charging and emptying the dust collection cup.

[0065] The handheld vacuum cleaner 200 includes a handheld vacuum cleaner main unit 21, a vacuum brush 22, and a vacuum tube 23 located between the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit 21 and the vacuum brush 22.

[0066] Referring to Figure 3, the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit 21 includes a main body 211, a dust cup 212 supported on the main body 211, a suction section 213 connected to one end of the suction pipe 23, a suction motor (not shown), a handle 214 formed on the main body 211, and a battery section 215. The dust cup 212 has a cup body 2121, an openable dust cover 2122, and a dust cover release button 2123 configured to release the dust cover 2122 from the cup body 2121. In a typical embodiment, the cup body 2121 is generally cylindrical, and the dust cover 2122 is located at the bottom of the cup body 2121. The dust cup 212 typically also houses components such as a filter. The dust-laden airflow drawn into the dust cup 212 from the suction section 213 is effectively separated within the cup body 2121, the dust is retained within the dust cup 212, and the airflow is discharged after passing through the suction motor.

[0067] The vacuum cleaner base station 100 is configured to charge the handheld vacuum cleaner 200 and remove dust from the dust cup 212 by connecting with it. The vacuum cleaner base station 100 also serves as a docking station for the handheld vacuum cleaner 200 when it is in its stored state. As shown in Figure 1, in this example, the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit 21 is configured to move in a top-down direction and connect with the vacuum cleaner base station 100.

[0068] As shown in Figure 4, the vacuum cleaner base station 100 includes a housing 1, a chassis assembly 3, and a pair of support columns 4. The housing 1 forms the outer shape of the vacuum cleaner base station 100. The interior of the housing 1 forms several spaces for storing other components of the vacuum cleaner base station 100. The housing 1 can be an assembly composed of several parts, which can be made of plastic or metal. In this example, the housing 1 is cylindrical; the chassis assembly 3 can be supported on the ground, and the pair of support columns 4 are located between the base and the lower part of the housing 1. There is a certain space between the chassis assembly 3 and the bottom of the housing 1, and the chassis assembly 3 is designed with multiple receiving slots for storing nozzle attachments used by the handheld vacuum cleaner 200.

[0069] The top of the housing 1 has a support portion 11. The support portion 11 is configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit 21. The support portion 11 has an open end 111, which is configured to receive at least a portion of the cup body 2121 and dust cover 2122 of the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit 21 when the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit 21 is supported at the support portion 11.

[0070] Referring to Figure 5, the inner side of the housing 1 is also provided with a dust inlet 12 and a dust storage section 13. The dust inlet 12 is located below the support section 11 and extends between the opening end 111 and the dust storage section 13.

[0071] In a typical embodiment, the dust inlet 12 has a funnel-shaped structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. Dust falling from the dust collection cup 212 can be guided into the dust storage section 13 via the dust inlet 12.

[0072] The dust storage section 13 is used to hold dust from the dust collection cup 212; the dust storage section 13 may include a replaceable disposable dust bag 131; the disposable dust bag 131 is capable of trapping dust and releasing air.

[0073] A suction motor 14 is also provided inside the housing 1. The suction motor 14 generates suction force to draw dust from the dust collection cup 212 into the dust storage section 13. In this example, the suction motor 14 is located below the dust storage section 13 and at the bottom of the housing 1. Air escaping from, for example, a disposable dust bag 131 will be drawn into the suction motor 14 and discharged to the outside. To facilitate air discharge, an exhaust port (not shown in the figure) is also provided at the bottom of the housing 1.

[0074] Referring again to Figure 4, the housing 1 includes a top surface 112, with an opening 111 located inside the top surface 112. A triggering component 15 is provided on the top surface 112. The triggering component 15 is configured to be operable by an operator; for example, the triggering component is a trigger button, which the operator moves by applying a downward force to.

[0075] Referring to Figure 6, the upper part of the housing 1 is also provided with a cover opening component 16 and a motor control board 17. The cover opening component 16 is used to trigger the dust cover release button 2123 to open the dust cover 2122 of the dust collection cup 212 when the handheld vacuum cleaner 21 is supported on the support part 11. The motor control board 17 is provided with a motor switch 171 for triggering the suction motor 14 to start; when the motor switch 171 is touched, the suction motor 14 starts to work.

[0076] The triggering component 15 has a pressing part 150, a first triggering part 151, and a second triggering part 152. The cover opening component 16 is located directly below the first triggering part 151, and the motor switch 171 is located directly below the second triggering part 152.

[0077] In addition to the structure described above, the vacuum cleaner base station 100 of this application also includes a charging system for replenishing the battery unit 215 of the handheld vacuum cleaner 200; and may also be provided with a locking or restraining mechanism for securing the handheld vacuum cleaner 200 to the base station 100. This is a relatively common structure for vacuum cleaner base stations, and will not be described in detail here.

[0078] Referring to Figures 7, 8, 9, and 10, the triggering component 15 is movably disposed on the housing 1 between a first position (the position shown in Figures 6 and 8) and a second position (the position shown in Figure 10). A motor switch 171 is arranged along the travel distance of the triggering component 15 from the first position to the second position.

[0079] As shown in Figures 6 and 8, when the triggering component 15 is in the first position, the first triggering part 151 moves away from the cover component 16, and the second contacting part 152 moves away from the motor switch 171. As shown in Figure 10, when the triggering component 15 is in the second position, the first triggering part 151 contacts the cover opening component 16, and the second contacting part 152 contacts the motor switch 171.

[0080] The cover opening component 16 is slidably disposed on the housing 1 between an initial position (the position shown in Figures 6 and 8) and a release position (the position shown in Figure 10). When the cover opening component 16 is in the initial position, it moves away from the dust cover release button 2123 of the dust cup 212 supported on the support portion 11; when the cover opening component 16 is in the release position, it touches the dust cover release button 2123 of the dust cup 212 supported on the support portion 11.

[0081] When the operator applies a downward force to the pressing part 150 of the triggering part 15, the triggering part 15 moves from the first position to the second position; at the same time, the first triggering part 151 pushes the opening part 16 from the initial position to the release position, which causes the opening part 16 to trigger the dust cover release button 2123 of the dust cup 212 and open the dust cover 2122; the second contact part 152 contacts the motor switch 171 and triggers the suction motor 14 to start.

[0082] In some embodiments, the motor switch 171 is selected as a micro switch. Since the travel distance of the micro switch to perform the switching action is very short, much shorter than the travel distance of the dust cover release button 2123 from locking the dust cover 2122 to releasing the dust cover 2122; therefore, when the trigger member 15 is in the first position, the distance between the first trigger part 151 and the cover opening member 16 is set to be less than the distance between the second trigger part 152 and the motor switch 171.

[0083] In some embodiments, the direction of movement of the trigger component 15 from the first position to the second position is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the cover opening component 16 from the initial position to the release position. For example, in this case, the direction of movement of the trigger component 15 from the first position to the second position is along the vertical direction, and the direction of movement of the cover opening component 16 from the initial position to the release position is along the horizontal direction.

[0084] As shown in Figure 6, the opening component 16 is provided with an inclined surface 161; when the trigger component 15 moves from the first position to the second position, the first contact portion 151 of the trigger component 15 will contact the inclined surface 161, thereby pushing the opening component 16 from the initial position to the release position.

[0085] To facilitate the reset of the trigger component 15, the trigger component 15 is preferably capable of moving from the second position to the first position by means of the reset force of an elastic reset member (not shown in the figure). This elastic reset member can be a spring, preferably positioned between the cover opening component 16 and the housing 1. Thus, when the operator removes the force applied to the trigger component 15, the spring reset member will drive the cover opening component 16 back to its initial position from the released position. During this process, the cover opening component 16 will be pushed back to the first position by contacting the first trigger portion 151 of the trigger component 15.

[0086] In the vacuum cleaner base station 100, the triggering component 15 can simultaneously cause the opening component 16 to trigger the dust cover 2122 of the dust collection cup 212 to open and the suction motor 14 to start when it moves between two positions, which simplifies the dust cover opening mechanism structure inside the vacuum cleaner base station; and since the dust cover 2122 of the handheld vacuum cleaner 200 will only open when the triggering component 15 is moved to the second position, it also makes it convenient for users to choose to simply place the handheld vacuum cleaner 200 at the vacuum cleaner base station 100 without performing the dust removal operation.

[0087] Referring to Figures 11, 12, and 15, the chassis assembly 3 includes a chassis 31, a rotating disk 32, and a top cover 33. The chassis 31 is adapted to be supported on the ground. The rotating disk 32 is rotatably connected to the chassis 31 about a longitudinal axis, and the housing 1 is supported on the upper side of the chassis assembly 3 by a pair of support rods 4. The rotating disk 32 and the housing 32 are fixedly disposed.

[0088] The housing 1 is supported on the rotating disk 32, which is rotatably mounted on the chassis 31 around a longitudinal axis. The housing 1 can rotate relative to the chassis 31, thereby adjusting the posture of the handheld vacuum cleaner on the housing 1, making it easier for the user to take the handheld vacuum cleaner off the housing 1 and improving the user's operating experience.

[0089] As shown in Figure 14, the rotating disk 32 is rotatably connected to the chassis 31 via a pivot 312. In other embodiments, the rotating disk 32 and the chassis 31 may also be connected by bearings, such as by providing a slewing bearing between the rotating disk 32 and the chassis 31; no specific limitation is imposed.

[0090] As shown in Figures 13, 16, and 17, the outer peripheral edge of the rotating disk 32 is provided with a downwardly extending sidewall 321, and the lower end of the sidewall 321 is provided with an outwardly extending barb portion 322. The lower surface of the rotating disk 32, the sidewall 321, and the barb portion 322 together form a circumferentially extending rotating groove 323. The inner peripheral wall of the base 31 is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced protrusions 311, which are rotatably engaged in the rotating groove 323 and mutually restrained with the barb portion 322 in the vertical direction. When the rotating disk 32 rotates relative to the base 31, the mutual restraint of the protrusions 311 and the barb portion 322 can prevent the rotating disk 50 from detaching from the base 31.

[0091] As shown in Figure 13, a locking mechanism 34 is provided between the chassis 31 and the rotating disk 32. The locking mechanism 34 is configured to lock or release the rotation of the rotating disk 32 relative to the chassis 31.

[0092] The locking mechanism 34 includes a locking member 341, which is slidably disposed on the rotating disk 32 in the radial direction between a first position and a second position. When the locking member 341 is in the first position, it abuts against the chassis 31 to lock the rotation of the rotating disk 32 relative to the chassis 31. When the locking member 341 is in the second position, it disengages from the chassis 31 to release the rotation of the rotating disk 32 relative to the chassis 31.

[0093] As shown in Figures 16 and 17, a radial groove 324 is formed on the rotating disk 32. The groove 324 extends outward and communicates with the rotating groove 323. The locking member 341 is slidably engaged in the groove 324. The locking member 341 is provided with a locking part 342. When the locking member 341 is in the first position, the locking part 342 extends into the rotating groove 323 and abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the chassis 31. Thus, when the rotating disk 32 rotates relative to the chassis 31, if the user rotates the housing 1 to turn the handheld vacuum cleaner on the base station in a direction that is convenient for the user to pick up the handheld vacuum cleaner, the rotation of the rotating disk 32 relative to the chassis 31 can be locked by the locking member. After the user takes the handheld vacuum cleaner from the base station, the rotation of the rotating disk 32 relative to the chassis 31 can be released again by the locking member, which is convenient for the user to operate.

[0094] To facilitate user operation of the locking element, the locking mechanism 34 also includes an operating element 343, which is fixed to the locking element 341 and is adapted for the user to manually operate the operating element 343 to cause the locking element 341 to slide between a first position and a second position.

[0095] As shown in Figures 13, 14 and 17, the upper cover 33 is fixedly mounted on the rotating disk 32. The upper cover 33 has a movable groove 331 that is recessed downward from the upper surface of the upper cover 33 and extends in the radial direction. The operating member 343 is movably fitted in the movable groove 331. A waist-shaped groove 332 is provided on the bottom wall of the movable groove 331. The operating member 343 is fixed to the locking member 341 through a connecting shaft 333 that passes through the waist-shaped groove 332.

[0096] As shown in Figure 12, the upper surface of the cover 33 is provided with an accessory receiving slot 334 for storing accessories for a handheld vacuum cleaner. This facilitates the storage of various cleaning accessories (such as cleaning brushes) for the handheld vacuum cleaner on the base station.

[0097] The lower ends of each support column 4 pass through the upper cover 33 and are fixedly connected to the rotating disk 32, while the upper ends of each support column 4 are fixedly connected to the lower part of the housing 1. This raises the height of the housing 1 relative to the chassis 31, making it easier for users to pick up the handheld vacuum cleaner without bending over.

[0098] As shown in Figure 17, a power supply module 35 is also installed inside the upper cover 33. One or more circuit boards (not shown in the figure) are arranged inside the housing 1. Electrical wires are arranged between the power supply module 35 and the one or more circuit boards. The support column 4 is a hollow structure, and the electrical wires pass through at least one support column 4. This allows the wiring connecting the electrical control board of the housing 1 and the suction motor 14 to be set more concealed, resulting in a simpler appearance.

[0099] As shown in Figures 18, 19, and 20, the housing 1 includes a housing 101 and a front cover 102. The front cover 102 is detachably attached to the front of the housing 101. When the front cover 102 is removed, the dust bag 131 of the dust storage section 13 and the suction motor 14 are exposed.

[0100] A pair of handles 103 for inserting a user's hand are provided at the junction of the housing 101 and the front cover 102. The lower part of the front cover 102 has one or more insertion protrusions 104, and one or more receiving grooves 105 adapted to the one or more insertion protrusions 104 are provided at corresponding positions on the housing 101. One or more magnetic assemblies 106 are provided between the upper part of the front cover 102 and the housing 101. The user can remove the front cover 105 by reaching into the handles 106, which is more convenient to operate. Furthermore, the front cover 102 and the housing 101 are magnetically connected, making disassembly even easier.

[0101] Specifically, a pair of handles 103 are positioned close to one or more magnetic assemblies 106. This allows the user to more easily detach the magnetic assemblies 106 on the front cover 102 from the magnetic assemblies 106 on the housing 101 when applying force to the front cover 102. The magnetic assemblies 106 can be mutually magnetically engaged magnets, or they can be mutually magnetically engaged ferromagnetic materials and magnets; there are no specific limitations.

[0102] There is one insertion protrusion 104, located at the center of the lower part of the front cover 102. This allows the user to pull the front cover 102 off the housing 101, with the insertion protrusion 104 serving as a fulcrum. The front cover 102 is then pulled around this fulcrum and rotated away from the housing 101, where it is supported on the housing 101. This facilitates the user's removal of the front cover 102.

[0103] The lower part of the front cover plate 102 has two positioning recesses 107, and the corresponding positions of the housing 101 are provided with two positioning protrusions 108. Thus, the front cover plate 102 can be quickly positioned onto the housing 101 through the positioning engagement of the positioning protrusions 108 and the positioning recesses 107, making the installation of the front cover plate 102 more convenient. In other embodiments, there may be only one or more positioning recesses 107; "two or more" can be understood as multiple, and no specific limitation is imposed.

[0104] There is a pair of positioning recesses 107, located on the left and right sides of the insertion protrusion 104 respectively. This allows the front cover 102 and the housing 101 to fit more accurately, similar to a foolproof design.

[0105] The housing 101 includes a base 109 located at the bottom, a suction motor 14 supported on the upper side of the base 109, and the lower part of the front cover 102 intersecting with the base 109. This makes the housing 101 appear flatter.

[0106] To facilitate further filtration of the air escaping from the suction motor 14, a downstream filter (not shown in the figure) is also provided at the bottom of the base 109.

[0107] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims, specification, and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dust cleaner base station capable of interfacing with a hand-held dust cleaner, the hand-held dust cleaner comprising a hand-held dust cleaner main body having a dust collecting cup, the dust collecting cup having a dust cover capable of being opened, wherein, The vacuum cleaner base station includes: chassis; A support portion, located on the upper part of the housing and configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit, the support portion having an open end configured to receive at least the dust cover when the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit is supported on the support portion. A dust storage section, located on the housing and configured to hold dust from the dust collection cup, is in fluid communication with the open end. A suction motor is installed inside the housing and configured to generate a suction force that draws dust from the dust collection cup into the dust storage section. A cover-opening component, configured to trigger the opening of the dust cover received at the opening end, the cover-opening component being movably disposed on the housing; and A triggering component is movably disposed on the housing between a first position and a second position. The triggering component is configured to cause the opening component to trigger the dust cover to open and the suction motor to start during the movement from the first position to the second position.

2. The dust cleaner base station according to claim 1, wherein, The triggering component is configured to allow the operator to apply a force to move from the first position to the second position.

3. The dust cleaner base station according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The triggering component is configured to move from the second position to the first position by means of the resetting force of an elastic reset member.

4. The dust cleaner base station according to claim 1, wherein, The housing includes a top surface, the opening is located inside the top surface, and the triggering component is arranged on the top surface.

5. The dust cleaner base station of claim 1, further comprising: A motor switch is used to control the start of the suction motor, and the motor switch is arranged on the travel distance of the triggering component from the first position to the second position.

6. The dust cleaner base station according to claim 1, wherein, The triggering component has a first triggering part and a second triggering part; during the process of the triggering component moving from the first position to the second position, the first triggering part contacts the opening component and causes the opening component to trigger the dust cover to open, and the second triggering part triggers the suction motor to start.

7. The dust cleaner base station of claim 1, wherein, The motor switch is a micro switch; when the triggering component is in the first position, the distance between the first triggering part and the cover opening component is less than the distance between the second triggering part and the motor switch.

8. The dust cleaner base station of claim 1, wherein, The opening component is movably disposed on the housing between an initial position and a release position; when the triggering component moves from the first position to the second position, the opening component is pushed by the triggering component from the initial position to the release position.

9. The dust cleaner base station of claim 1, wherein, The opening component moves from the first position to the second position along a first direction, and the opening component moves from the initial position to the release position along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the first direction is a longitudinal direction, and the second direction is a transverse direction.

10. The dust cleaner base station according to claim 9, wherein, The opening component has an inclined surface; when the trigger component moves from the first position to the second position, the trigger component contacts the inclined surface.

11. The dust cleaner base station of claim 1, further comprising: A dust inlet is located inside the housing and extends between the opening and the dust storage section.

12. The dust cleaner base station of claim 1, wherein, The dust storage section includes replaceable disposable dust bags.

13. A dusting base station capable of interfacing with a handheld dusting device, the handheld dusting device comprising a handheld dusting host having a dust cup, the dust cup having a dust cover capable of being opened; wherein, The aforementioned dust collection base station includes: chassis; A support portion, located on the upper part of the housing and configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit, the support portion having an open end configured to receive at least the dust cover when the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit is supported on the support portion. A dust storage section, located on the housing and configured to hold dust from the dust collection cup, is in fluid communication with the open end. A suction motor, mounted within the housing and configured to generate suction to draw dust from the dust collection unit. The suction force of the cup drawing in the dust storage section; and A chassis assembly capable of being supported on a plane, the chassis assembly including a chassis and a rotating disk rotatably connected to the chassis about a longitudinal axis, the housing being fixedly disposed with the rotating disk.

14. The dusting base station of claim 13, wherein, The outer peripheral edge of the rotating disk is provided with a downwardly extending sidewall, and the lower end of the sidewall is provided with an outwardly extending barb. The lower surface of the rotating disk, the sidewall, and the barb together form a circumferentially extending rotating groove. The inner peripheral wall of the chassis is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced protrusions, which are rotatably engaged in the rotating groove and mutually limited with the barb in the vertical direction.

15. The dusting base station of claim 13, wherein, A locking mechanism is provided between the chassis and the rotating disk, and the locking mechanism is configured to lock or release the rotation of the rotating disk relative to the chassis.

16. The dusting base station of claim 15, wherein, The locking mechanism includes a locking member that is slidably disposed on the rotating disk between a first position and a second position in the radial direction. When the locking member is in the first position, it abuts against the chassis to lock the rotation of the rotating disk relative to the chassis. When the locking member is in the second position, it disengages from the chassis to release the rotation of the rotating disk relative to the chassis.

17. The dusting base station of claim 16, wherein, The rotating disk has a radial groove that extends outward and communicates with the rotating groove. The locking member is slidably engaged in the groove and has a locking part. When the locking member is in the first position, the locking part extends into the rotating groove and abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the chassis.

18. The dusting base station of claim 16, wherein, The locking mechanism further includes an operating element, which is fixed to the locking element and adapted for manual operation by a user to cause the locking element to slide between the first position and the second position.

19. The dusting base station of claim 13, wherein, The chassis assembly also includes an upper cover fixedly mounted on the rotating disk. The upper cover has a movable groove that is recessed downward from the upper surface of the upper cover and extends in the radial direction. The operating member is movably fitted in the movable groove. An oblong groove is provided on the bottom wall of the movable groove. The operating member is fixed to the locking member by a connecting shaft passing through the oblong groove.

20. The dusting base station of claim 19, wherein, The upper surface of the cover is provided with an accessory receiving slot for storing accessories for a handheld vacuum cleaner.

21. The dusting base station of claim 20, wherein, The base station further includes: multiple support columns, the lower end of each support column passing through the upper cover and fixedly connected to the rotating disk, and the upper end of each support column being fixedly connected to the lower part of the housing.

22. The dust cup according to claim 21, wherein, The chassis assembly also includes a power supply module. One or more circuit boards are disposed inside the housing. Electrical wires are disposed between the power supply module and the one or more circuit boards. The support column has a hollow structure. The electrical wires pass through at least one of the support columns.

23. The dusting base station of claim 13, wherein, The housing includes a casing and a front cover, the front cover being detachably attached to the front of the casing; when the front cover is removed, at least the dust storage section is exposed.

24. The dusting base station of claim 23, wherein, The junction between the housing and the front cover is provided with a pair of handles for the user to insert their hands.

25. The dusting base station of claim 24, wherein, The lower part of the front cover has one or more insertion protrusions, and one or more receiving grooves adapted to the one or more insertion protrusions are provided at the corresponding positions of the housing. One or more magnetic assemblies are provided between the upper part of the front cover and the housing.

26. The dust cup according to claim 25, wherein, The pair of handles are brought close to the one or more magnetic components.

27. The dust cup according to claim 25, wherein, The number of the insertion protrusions is one, and it is located in the middle of the lower part of the front cover.

28. The dust cup according to claim 27, wherein, The lower part of the front cover has one or more positioning recesses, and one or more positioning protrusions are provided at the corresponding positions of the housing.

29. The dust cup according to claim 28, wherein, The number of the positioning recesses is one pair, and they are located on the left and right sides of the insertion protrusion, respectively.

30. The dust cup according to claim 23, wherein, The housing includes a base at the bottom, the suction motor is supported on the upper side of the base, and the lower part of the front cover plate intersects with the base.

31. The vacuum cleaner docking station of claim 30, wherein, A downstream filter for the motor is installed at the bottom of the base.

32. A vacuum cleaner system comprising a vacuum cleaner base station as described in any one of claims 1-31 and a handheld vacuum cleaner docked with the vacuum cleaner base station, the handheld vacuum cleaner comprising a handheld vacuum cleaner main unit, a floor brush, and a suction tube located between the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit and the floor brush, the handheld vacuum cleaner main unit comprising a dust cup having a cup body, an openable dust cover, and a dust cover release button configured to release the dust cover from the cup body.

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