Vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaning system

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaning system. The vacuum cleaner comprises a machine body, a dust bin, a bin lid, a locking mechanism, and a release button. A first side of the dust bin is connected to the machine body, and the bin lid is connected to a second side of the dust bin. The bin lid is pivotable between an open position for opening the dust bin and a closed position for closing the dust bin. The locking mechanism is provided in the bin lid. The locking mechanism has a locked state and a released state. In the locked state, the locking mechanism is engaged with the dust bin to lock the bin lid in the closed position. In the released state, the locking mechanism is disengaged from the dust bin to allow the bin lid to pivot. The release button is provided on the second side of the dust bin, and the release button is able to be actuated to drive the locking mechanism engaged with the dust bin to disengage from the dust bin.

Description

Vacuum cleaners and vacuum systems Cross-references to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 2025203001847, filed on February 21, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of vacuum cleaners, specifically to a vacuum cleaner and a vacuuming system. Background Technology

[0003] The dustbin of a handheld vacuum cleaner is typically located on top of the push rod of a vacuum head, such as a floor brush. The dustbin and push rod are positioned side by side, and the dustbin and vacuum head are connected through an air passage inside the push rod to collect and store filtered dust. One end of the lid is hinged to the dustbin, and the other end is connected to the dustbin via a snap-fit ​​mechanism. The lid is opened and closed using a button on the dustbin. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of this application provide a vacuum cleaner and a vacuuming system using the vacuum cleaner.

[0005] The vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of this application includes: a body; a dustbin having a first side and a second side, the first side of the dustbin being connected to the body; a lid connected to the second side of the dustbin, the lid being pivotable between an open position (opening the dustbin) and a closed position (closing the dustbin); a locking mechanism disposed within the lid, the locking mechanism having a locked state and a released state, wherein in the locked state, the locking mechanism engages with the dustbin to lock the lid in the closed position, and in the released state, the locking mechanism disengages from the dustbin to allow the lid to pivot; and a release button disposed on the second side of the dustbin, the release button being actuated to drive the locking mechanism engaged with the dustbin to disengage from the dustbin.

[0006] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a latch movable between an extended position relative to the lid and a retracted position relative to the lid, wherein in the locked state the latch is in the extended position to engage the dustbin, and when the release button is actuated the latch moves from the extended position to the retracted position and the locking mechanism transitions from the locked state to the released state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a first elastic element for driving the latch to move from the retracted position to the extended position.

[0008] In some embodiments, the latch has a mounting cavity, the bucket lid has a protrusion extending into the mounting cavity, and the first elastic member is located within the mounting cavity and connected between the protrusion and the cavity wall of the mounting cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the latch includes an engagement latch for engaging and disengaging with the dustbin and an operating latch for being operated by the release button. The engagement latch has a first rack end with a rack and a first telescopic end for engaging with the dustbin, the first telescopic end being extendable and retractable relative to the lid. The operating latch has a second rack end with a rack and a second telescopic end for being operated by the release button, the second telescopic end being extendable and retractable relative to the lid. The locking mechanism further includes a gear rotatably mounted within the lid, the gear meshing between the first rack end of the engagement latch and the second rack end of the operating latch, wherein the second telescopic end of the operating latch is disposed opposite to the release button, and the first telescopic end of the engagement latch is used for engaging and disengaging with the dustbin.

[0010] In some embodiments, the dustbin has an operating hole on its second side, and the release button is located inside the operating hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner further includes a second elastic member disposed within the operating hole and connected between the release button and the dustbin to drive the release button to reset.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first and second sides of the dustbin are directly opposite each other in the radial direction of the dustbin.

[0013] The vacuum system of this application embodiment includes: a vacuum cleaner, which is the vacuum cleaner described in any of the above embodiments; a dust collection pile, wherein the vacuum cleaner and the dust collection pile are dockable and detachable to collect dust discharged from the dust bin when docked and the lid is in the open position.

[0014] In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner further includes a floor brush, a dust cup, and a vacuum motor. The body includes a suction pipe and a handle. One end of the suction pipe is pivotally connected to the floor brush, and the other end of the suction pipe is connected to the dustbin. The dust cup and the vacuum motor are both located inside the dustbin. The vacuum motor, the dust cup, the suction pipe, and the floor brush are connected in sequence. The vacuum motor is used to generate suction to draw in air along the floor brush, the suction pipe, and the dust cup. The dust cup is used to store dust carried by the drawn-in air. The dust collection pile includes a docking port, a dust collection channel, a dust collection container, and a dust collection motor connected in sequence. The docking port is dockable and detachable from the end of the dustbin where the lid is located. The dust collection motor is used to generate suction to draw in air along the docking port, the dust collection channel, and the dust collection container, so that when the docking port is docked with the dustbin and the lid is in the open position, the dust stored in the dust cup is drawn into the dust collection container for storage.

[0015] In some embodiments, the centerline of the dust bin is parallel to the centerline of the suction duct.

[0016] In some embodiments, at least one of the centerline of the dust cup and the centerline of the vacuum motor is parallel to the centerline of the vacuum duct.

[0017] In some embodiments, when the interface is connected to the dust bin, the centerline of the dust bin and the centerline of the suction pipe are both parallel to the centerline of the dust collection pile.

[0018] In some embodiments, when the interface is connected to the dust bin, the centerline of the dust cup, the centerline of the dust collection channel, the centerline of the dust collection container, and the centerline of the dust collection motor are all parallel.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least one of the centerline of the dustbin and the centerline of the suction pipe is set at an angle to the centerline of the handle.

[0020] In some embodiments, when the interface is connected to the dustbin, the handle and the dustbin are arranged side by side and connected along the extension direction of the ground where the dust collection pile is set.

[0021] In some embodiments, when the interface is connected to the dustbin, with the ground where the dust collection post is set as a reference, the intersection of the center line of the handle and the center line of the dust collection post is located above the dust collection post.

[0022] In some embodiments, the body further includes a battery compartment connected to the end of the handle away from the dustbin, the battery compartment being used to house a battery that supplies power to the vacuum motor.

[0023] In some embodiments, at least one of the centerline of the dust bin and the centerline of the suction duct is parallel to the centerline of the battery compartment.

[0024] In some embodiments, the suction pipe is located between the dustbin and the battery compartment.

[0025] In some embodiments, the vacuum system further includes a lid opening and closing mechanism disposed on the dust collection pile. The lid opening and closing mechanism is movable to actuate the release button to drive the locking mechanism to disengage from the dust bin, thereby rotating the lid from the closed position to the open position and pushing the lid from the open position to the closed position.

[0026] In some embodiments, the opening and closing mechanism includes: a drive shaft pivotally disposed on the dust collection pile; a push link connected to the drive shaft to be driven by the drive shaft to rotate the lid from the open position to the closed position, and to disengage from the lid to allow the lid to pivot; and an actuation link connected to the drive shaft to actuate the release button when the push link disengages from the lid.

[0027] In some embodiments, the opening and closing mechanism further includes a cam and a transmission link. The cam is pivotally mounted on the dust collection pile. The first pivot end of the transmission link is pivotally connected to the first end of the cam. The second pivot end of the transmission link is connected to the push link to rotate synchronously with the push link. The second end of the cam is connected to the actuation link. The transmission link drives the cam to rotate relative to the dust collection pile, thereby driving the actuation link to reciprocate relative to the dust collection pile.

[0028] In some embodiments, the second end of the cam is provided with an arcuate groove, and the actuating link has a slider portion located in the arcuate groove and slidable along the arcuate groove.

[0029] In some embodiments, the vacuum system further includes a driver disposed on the dust collection post and connected to the drive shaft to drive the drive shaft to pivot relative to the dust collection post. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a vacuuming system according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the vacuum system in Figure 1.

[0032] Figure 3 is a partial schematic diagram of a vacuuming system according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the lid is in the closed position.

[0033] Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner in Figure 3, with the lid in the closed position.

[0034] Figure 5 is a partial schematic diagram of the vacuum cleaner in Figure 3.

[0035] Figure 6 is a partial schematic diagram of a vacuuming system according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the lid is in the open position.

[0036] Figure 7 is a partial schematic diagram of the vacuum cleaner in Figure 6. Reference numerals: 10. Vacuum cleaner; 1. Body; 11. Suction pipe; 12. Handle; 13. Battery compartment; 14. Hand guard; 2. Dustbin; 210. Operating hole; 3. Lid; 310. Protrusion; 4. Locking mechanism; 41. Latch; 41A. Engaging latch; 41B. Operating latch; 411. Mounting cavity; 411A. First mounting cavity; 411B. Second mounting cavity; 412A. First rack end; 412B. Second rack end; 413A. First telescopic end; 413B. Second telescopic end; 414. Inclined surface; 42. First elastic element; 43. Gear; 5. Release button; 6. Second elastic element; 7. Floor brush; 8. Dust cup; 9. Suction motor; 20. Dust collection post; 21. Connecting interface; 22. Dust collection channel; 23. Dust collection container; 24. Dust collection motor; 30. Opening / closing mechanism; 31. Drive shaft; 32. Pushing link; 33. Actuating link; 331. Sliding block; 34. Cam; 341. Arc groove; 342. Proximal end; 343. Distal end; 35. Transmission link; 40. Driver. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0038] In related technologies, the opening and closing of the bucket lid is manually operated by the user, which is not very convenient. In addition, when using the dust collection pile to collect dust from the dust bin, the dust outlet needs to be opened first, and then connected to the dust collection pile (also known as the base station), which may result in dust falling outside the dust collection pile.

[0039] The vacuum cleaner and vacuuming system according to embodiments of this application are described below with reference to Figures 1-7.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1-7, the vacuum cleaner 10 of this application embodiment includes a body 1, a dustbin 2, a dustbin lid 3, a locking mechanism 4, and a release button 5.

[0041] The dustbin 2 has a first side and a second side, with the first side connected to the body 1. The lid 3 is connected to the second side of the dustbin 2 and is pivotable between an open position (open dustbin 2) and a closed position (closed dustbin 2). Figure 3 shows the lid 3 in the closed position, and Figure 6 shows the lid 3 in the open position. It should be understood that the first side and the second side refer to the connection point between the dustbin 2 and the body 1 not being on the same side as the connection point between the lid 3 and the dustbin 2. Preferably, the first side and the second side are directly opposite each other radially in the dustbin 2. However, this application is not limited to this; the first side and the second side may also be offset by a certain angle. In some embodiments, the first side is one side in the left-right direction, and the second side is one side in the front-back direction.

[0042] A locking mechanism 4 is located inside the lid 3. The locking mechanism 4 has a locked state and a released state. In the locked state, the locking mechanism 4 engages with the dustbin 2 to lock the lid 3 in the closed position. Figures 3 and 4 show the locking mechanism 4 in the locked state. In the released state, the locking mechanism 4 disengages from the dustbin 2 to allow the lid 3 to pivot. Figure 6 shows the locking mechanism 4 in the released state.

[0043] The release button 5 is located on the second side of the dustbin 2. The release button 5 can be actuated to drive the locking mechanism 4, which is engaged with the dustbin 2, to disengage from the dustbin 2, thereby allowing the lid 3 to rotate from the closed position to the open position, for example, by its own weight. Here, it can be understood that "actuable" means that the release button 5 can be operated to actuate, thereby driving the locking mechanism 4 from the locked state to the released state.

[0044] In some embodiments, when the release button 5 is pressed, it drives the locking mechanism 4, which is engaged with the dustbin 2, to disengage from the dustbin 2. In other words, the release button 5 drives the locking mechanism 4 from the locked state to the released state, and the lid 3 pivots from the closed position to the open position to open the dustbin 2, allowing the dust inside the dustbin 2 to be discharged. At this time, the lid 3 is connected to the second side of the dustbin 2 and is spaced apart from the body 1. Therefore, the lid 3 will not collide with the body 1 when it is opened, and the lid 3 will not be in the path of dust discharge due to the obstruction of the body 1, allowing the dust to be discharged from the dustbin 2 more smoothly. After the dust discharge process is completed, the lid 3 is driven to pivot from the open position to the closed position, and the locking mechanism 4 switches from the released state to the locked state to lock the lid 3 in the closed position, thereby closing the dustbin 2.

[0045] In the vacuum cleaner of this embodiment, the connection point between the lid and the dustbin and the release button are located on the side of the dustbin away from the machine body, which makes it easy to open and close the lid. Furthermore, the lid is less likely to collide with the machine body when opening and closing, and does not affect the discharge of dust from the dustbin.

[0046] In some implementations, the first and second sides of the dustbin 2 are directly opposite each other in the radial direction of the dustbin 2.

[0047] As shown in Figures 1, 3, and 6, the dustbin 2 is a generally cylindrical shape with a dust outlet at the bottom. The part of the dustbin 2 connected to the main body 1 can be flat. The right side of the dustbin 2 is its first side, and the right side of the dustbin 2 is connected to the top of the main body 1. The bottom of the main body 1 has a cleaning component for cleaning the surface to be cleaned. In some embodiments, the cleaning component includes a floor brush. The main body 1 has a channel connecting the dustbin 2 and the floor brush. Dust swept from the surface to be cleaned by the floor brush enters the dustbin 2 through the channel in the main body 1 for storage. The top of the main body 1 also has a handle located on the side of the main body 1 opposite to the dustbin 2.

[0048] The left side of the dustbin 2 is its second side. A release button 5 is provided on the outer wall of the left side of the dustbin 2. A shaft hole is provided at the bottom of the left side of the dustbin 2. The lid 3 has a shaft extending in the front-to-back direction, which is located within the shaft hole, allowing the lid 3 to rotate relative to the left side of the dustbin 2 in both open and closed positions. In the open position, the lid 3 opens the dust outlet at the bottom of the dustbin 2; in the closed position, the lid 3 closes the dust outlet at the bottom of the dustbin 2. Preferably, the bottom of the dustbin is open to form a dust outlet.

[0049] When the lid 3 rotates from the closed position to the open position, it rotates in a direction away from the body 1, and when it rotates from the open position to the closed position, it rotates in a direction towards the body 1. The lid 3 and the body 1 are always opposite each other in the left and right direction, so the lid 3 is not easy to collide with the body 1 during rotation. At the same time, the shaft of the lid 3 and the release button 5 are far away from the body 1, which makes it easy to disassemble and assemble the lid 3 and the release button 5, and also makes it easy to actuate the release button 5.

[0050] It is understood that the vacuum cleaner in the embodiments of this application can be an upright vacuum cleaner, as shown in FIG1, but is not limited thereto. In some other embodiments, the vacuum cleaner can be a portable vacuum cleaner.

[0051] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 4 includes a latch 41 movable between an extended position relative to the lid 3 and a retracted position relative to the lid 3. When the locking mechanism 4 is in the locked state, the latch 41 is in the extended position to engage with the dustbin 2. When the release button 5 is actuated, the latch 41 moves from the extended position to the retracted position, and the locking mechanism 4 transitions from the locked state to the released state. It is understood that, as shown in FIG. 5, when the latch 41 moves from the extended position to the retracted position and disengages from the dustbin 2, i.e., the locking mechanism 4 transitions from the locked state to the released state, and after the lid 3 leaves the closed position, i.e., after the latch 41 avoids the engagement portion of the dustbin, the latch 41 can return from the retracted position to the retracted position. At this time, the latch 41 is not engaged with the dustbin 2, and the locking mechanism 4 is in the released state. In other words, when the locking mechanism 4 is in the released state, the latch 41 can be in the extended position and engaged with the dustbin 2, at which time the lid 3 is in the closed position. The latch 41 can also be in the extended position and not engaged with the dustbin 2, at which time the lid 3 leaves the closed position and is in any position between the closed position and the open position or is in the open position.

[0052] As shown in Figures 4-7, the locking mechanism 4 includes a latch 41 disposed inside the lid 3. The latch 41 is movable relative to the lid 3 between an extended position and a retracted position. When the latch 41 is in the extended position, one end of the latch 41 extends from the side wall of the first side of the lid 3. When the latch 41 is in the retracted position, the extended end of the latch 41 retracts into the lid 3.

[0053] When the locking mechanism 4 is in the locked state, as shown in Figure 4, the latch 41 is in the extended position. The extended end of the latch 41 engages with the dustbin 2 to lock the lid 3 in the closed position. Specifically, the bottom right side of the dustbin 2 is provided with a slot on the inner circumferential surface of the dustbin 2. The extended end of the latch 41 is inserted into the slot to engage the dustbin 2, thereby locking the lid 3 and the dustbin 2.

[0054] When the release button 5 is actuated, it drives the latch 41 to move from the extended position to the retracted position in the left-right direction, thereby changing the locking mechanism 4 from the locked state to the released state and disengaging it from the dustbin 2. Specifically, the end of the latch 41 that extends into the slot retracts into the lid 3, thus disengaging it from the dustbin 2. At this time, the lid 3 can pivot from the closed position to the open position, and can also pivot from the open position to the closed position after the dust outlet is opened.

[0055] When the lid 3 is in the open position, the latch 41 can be in the extended position or the retracted position. It is preferred to be in the extended position and separated from the release button 5, as shown in Figure 7. Although the latch 41 is in the extended position, since the lid 3 is out of the closed position, the extended end of the latch 41 is not engaged with the dustbin 2. At this time, the locking mechanism 4 is still in the released state. In other words, when the locking mechanism 4 is in the released state, the latch 41 can be in the extended position or the retracted position.

[0056] By extending and retracting the latch 41 to engage and disengage from the dustbin 2, the latch 41 can be located inside the lid 3, thereby giving the lid 3 and the locking mechanism 4 a smaller structural volume, which is conducive to miniaturization. At the same time, the latch 41 engages with the dustbin 2 in a snap-fit ​​manner, which provides strong stability when locking the lid 3 to the dustbin 2 and makes it easy to open and close the lid 3.

[0057] It is understood that the locking mechanism is not limited to including a latch; in other embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a latch.

[0058] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 4 includes a first elastic element 42 for pushing the latch 41 from a retracted position to an extended position.

[0059] As shown in Figures 4, 5, and 7, the first elastic element 42 is preferably a spring. The first elastic element 42 extends along the telescopic movement direction of the latch 41 and is connected between the lid 3 and the latch 41 to press the latch 41 from the retracted position toward the extended position.

[0060] Specifically, when the lid 3 is in the closed position, the first elastic element 42 drives the latch 41 from the retracted position to the extended position. When the lid 3 is in the closed position and the release button 5 is not actuated, the first elastic element 42 drives the latch 41 from the retracted position to the extended position. When the release button 5 is actuated, the latch 41 overcomes the elastic force of the first elastic element 42 and moves from the extended position to the retracted position.

[0061] The first elastic element 42 drives the latch 41 from the retracted position to the extended position by the elastic force and engages in the slot to engage the dustbin 2, so that the locking mechanism 4 can automatically engage with the dustbin 2, which facilitates the use and operation of the vacuum cleaner 10.

[0062] In some embodiments, the end of the latch 41 that engages with the dustbin 2 is provided with an inclined surface 414, which facilitates abutting against the dustbin 2 during the process of rotating the lid 3 from the open position to the closed position to drive the latch 41 to move to the retracted position.

[0063] Since the latch 41 is in the extended position when the lid 3 is in the open position, the latch 41 moves from the extended position to the retracted position during the process of rotating the lid 3 from the open position to the closed position, so as to avoid the latch 41 interfering with the dustbin 2 and causing the lid 3 to be unable to move to the closed position.

[0064] As shown in Figures 3-6, when the latch 41 is in the extended position, an inclined surface 414 is provided at the end extending from the lid 3. When the lid 3 is in the closed position, the inclined surface 414 is inclined to the lower right from the top of the first telescopic end 413A. During the process of the lid 3 rotating from the open position to the closed position, the inclined surface 414 first abuts against the bottom of the dustbin 2, and then, under the pressure of the dustbin 2, drives the latch 41 from the extended position to the retracted position, so that the lid 3 reaches the closed position. Then, driven by the first elastic member 42, the latch 41 moves to the extended position and extends into the slot, thereby engaging with the dustbin 2.

[0065] In some embodiments, the latch 41 includes an engagement latch 41A for engaging and disengaging with the dustbin 2 and an operation latch 41B for being operated by a release button 5. The engagement latch 41A has a first rack end 412A with a rack and a first telescopic end 413A for engaging with the dustbin 2, the first telescopic end 413A being extendable and retractable relative to the lid 3. The operation latch 41B has a second rack end 412B with a rack and a second telescopic end 413B for being operated by the release button 5, the second telescopic end 413B being extendable and retractable relative to the lid 3. The locking mechanism 4 also includes a gear 43 rotatably mounted within the lid 3, the gear 43 meshing between the first rack end 412A of the engagement latch 41A and the second rack end 412B of the operation latch 41B, wherein the second telescopic end 413B of the operation latch 41B is disposed opposite to the release button 5, and the first telescopic end 413A of the engagement latch 41A is used for engaging and disengaging with the dustbin 2.

[0066] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the latch 41 includes an engagement latch 41A and an operating latch 41B disposed in the left-right direction.

[0067] The left end of the engaging latch 41A is the first rack end 412A, which is provided with a rack extending in the left and right direction. The right end of the engaging latch 41A is the first telescopic end 413A, which can extend and retract from the right end of the lid 3 and is used to engage and disengage with the dustbin 2. The first telescopic end 413A is provided with an inclined surface 414.

[0068] The right end of the operating latch 41B is the second rack end 412B, which is provided with a rack extending in the left and right direction. The left end of the operating latch 41B is the second telescopic end 413B, which can extend and retract from the left end of the bucket lid 3 and is set opposite to the release button 5 in the left and right direction.

[0069] The first rack end 412A and the second rack end 412B are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart in the front-to-back direction.

[0070] The locking mechanism 4 also includes a gear 43, which is rotatably disposed inside the lid 3 in a vertical direction and meshes between the first rack end 412A and the second rack end 412B, so that the engaging latch 41A and the operating latch 41B can move relatively closer and relatively further apart, thereby allowing the first telescopic end 413A and the second telescopic end 413B to extend and retract synchronously from the lid 3.

[0071] When in the closed position and the release button 5 is not actuated, both the engagement latch 41A and the operation latch 41B are in the extended position under the drive of the first elastic member 42, and the first telescopic end 413A extends into the slot, so that the locking mechanism 4 is in the locked state, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

[0072] When the release button 5 is actuated, the release button 5 moves to the right relative to the dustbin 2 and abuts against the extended second telescopic end 413B, pushing the operating latch 41B to the right. The engagement latch 41A moves synchronously to the left under the transmission of the gear 43, so that the engagement latch 41A and the operating latch 41B move synchronously to the retracted position. The first telescopic end 413A exits the slot, and the locking mechanism 4 switches to the release state. At this time, the lid 3 can pivot to the open position.

[0073] In the open position, as shown in Figure 7, the engaging latch 41A and the operating latch 41B pivot with the lid 3 to be oriented vertically. At this time, the release button 5 moves horizontally, and the operating latch 41B moves vertically. The second telescopic end 413B disengages from the release button 5, but the second telescopic end 413B and the release button 5 remain opposite each other. Under the drive of the first elastic element 42, the engaging latch 41A and the operating latch 41B move from the retracted position to the extended position.

[0074] During the rotation of the lid 3 from the open position to the closed position, the inclined surface 414 first abuts against the bottom of the dustbin 2. Then, under the pressure of the dustbin 2, the engaging latch 41A moves from the extended position to the retracted position, so that the lid 3 reaches the closed position. During the movement of the engaging latch 41A to the retracted position, the operating latch 41B also moves synchronously to the retracted position under the transmission of gears. After the lid 3 reaches the closed position, the engaging latch 41A and the operating latch 41B move to the extended position under the drive of the first elastic element 42, and the first telescopic end 413A extends into the slot and engages with the dustbin 2.

[0075] The release button 5 moves the engagement latch 41A by operating the latch 41B and gear 43, so that the first telescopic end 413A of the engagement latch 41A engages and disengages from the dustbin 2. In the closed position, the left end shaft of the lid 3 is connected to the left side of the dustbin 2, and the right end of the lid 3 is engaged with the right side of the dustbin 2 through the first telescopic end 413A, so that both the left and right ends of the lid 3 are connected to the dustbin 2, thereby ensuring the stability of the lid 3 in the closed position.

[0076] During engagement, the engagement latch 41A and the operating latch 41B move away from each other, and during disengagement, the engagement latch 41A and the operating latch 41B move closer to each other. Therefore, the relative movement directions of the engagement latch 41A and the operating latch 41B are opposite during engagement and disengagement, and they need to be reversed during engagement and disengagement to ensure the stability of the locking mechanism 4 in the locked state.

[0077] In some embodiments, the latch 41 has a mounting cavity 411, the lid 3 has a protrusion 310 extending into the mounting cavity 411, and the first elastic member 42 is located in the mounting cavity 411 and connected between the protrusion 310 and the cavity wall of the mounting cavity 411.

[0078] As shown in Figures 4, 5 and 7, the mounting cavity 411 includes a first mounting cavity 411A disposed in the engagement latch 41A and a second mounting cavity 411B disposed in the operation latch 41B. The first mounting cavity 411A is disposed between the first rack end 412A and the first telescopic end 413A and extends in the left-right direction. The second mounting cavity 411B is disposed between the second rack end 412B and the second telescopic end 413B and extends in the left-right direction. A first elastic element 42 is provided in both the first mounting cavity 411A and the second mounting cavity 411B.

[0079] The barrel lid 3 has two protrusions 310 arranged at intervals in the left and right direction. The protrusion 310 on the left is located in the first mounting cavity 411A and can move along the first mounting cavity 411A. The protrusion 310 on the left is connected to the first elastic member 42 in the first mounting cavity 411A. The protrusion 310 on the right is located in the second mounting cavity 411B and can move along the second mounting cavity 411B. The protrusion 310 on the right is connected to the first elastic member 42 in the second mounting cavity 411B.

[0080] The mounting cavity 411 accommodates the first elastic element 42 while limiting its position. The protrusion 310 facilitates the connection of the latch 41 to the lid 3 via the first elastic element 42. Both the engagement latch 41A and the operation latch 41B are equipped with the first elastic element 42, so that even if one of the first elastic elements 42 is damaged, the other first elastic element 42 can still drive the latch 41 to the extended position.

[0081] In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner 10 of this application embodiment further includes a second elastic member 6, which is disposed in the operation hole 210 and connected between the release button 5 and the dustbin 2 to drive the release button 5 to reset.

[0082] As shown in Figures 4, 5 and 7, the second elastic element 6 is preferably a spring. The second elastic element 6 extends in the left-right direction and is disposed in the operation hole 210. The second elastic element 6 is connected between the release button 5 and the bottom surface of the hole at the right end of the operation hole 210, and is used to drive the release button 5 to move to the left after actuation to reset.

[0083] The second elastic element 6 drives the release button 5 to automatically reset so that the release button 5 can be actuated again. At the same time, during the process of the lid 3 moving from the open position to the closed position, interference between the second telescopic end 413B and the actuated release button 5 can be avoided.

[0084] Furthermore, the second telescopic end 413B is provided with a groove, as shown in FIG7. In the open position, the groove is positioned facing the second elastic member 6 to avoid interference between the second elastic member 6 and the second telescopic end 413B.

[0085] In some embodiments, the dustbin 2 has an operation hole 210 on its second side, and the release button 5 is located inside the operation hole 210.

[0086] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the dustbin 2 has an operation hole 210 on the right side, and the release button 5 is located inside the operation hole 210 and can move in the left and right directions along the operation hole 210.

[0087] The operating hole 210 prevents the release button 5 from being exposed, thus preventing the release button 5 from being accidentally actuated and keeping the dustbin 2 looking neat.

[0088] The following describes a dust collection system according to an embodiment of this application.

[0089] As shown in Figures 1-7, the vacuuming system of this application embodiment includes a vacuum cleaner and a dust collection pile 20.

[0090] The vacuum cleaner can be the vacuum cleaner 10 of the above embodiments of this application.

[0091] The vacuum cleaner 10 and the dust collection pile 20 can be docked and detached, that is, the vacuum cleaner 10 can engage and disengage from the dust collection pile 20, as shown in Figure 1, to collect the dust discharged from the dust bin 2 when docked and the lid 3 is in the open position.

[0092] When the dustbin 2 of the vacuum cleaner 10 needs to be emptied, connect the vacuum cleaner 10 to the dust collection post 20, and align the dust outlet and lid 3 of the dustbin 2 with the interface 21 of the dust collection post 20. Use the release button 5 to open the lid 3 to release the dust outlet. The dust inside the dustbin 2 is discharged through the dust outlet and collected in the dust collection post 20. After emptying, push the lid 3 from the open position to the closed position to close the dust outlet. Therefore, during the dust emptying process of the vacuum cleaner 10, only the release button 5 needs to be activated to open the lid 3, allowing the dust to be collected in the dust collection post 20, making it convenient to use.

[0093] The dust collection system of this application embodiment opens the lid by driving the release button when the vacuum cleaner and the dust collection pile are connected. This makes it easy to open the lid while preventing the dust from falling outside the dust collection pile.

[0094] In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner 10 further includes a floor brush 7, a dust cup 8, and a vacuum motor 9. The body 1 includes a suction pipe 11 and a handle 12. One end of the suction pipe 11 is pivotally connected to the floor brush 7, and the other end of the suction pipe 11 is connected to the dust bin 2. The dust cup 8 and the vacuum motor 9 are both located inside the dust bin 2. The vacuum motor 9, the dust cup 8, the suction pipe 11, and the floor brush 7 are connected in sequence. The vacuum motor 9 is used to generate suction to draw in air along the floor brush 7, the suction pipe 11, and the dust cup 8. The dust cup 8 is used to store dust carried by the drawn-in air.

[0095] As shown in Figure 2, the body 1 includes a suction pipe 11 and a handle 12. The lower end of the suction pipe 11 is pivotally connected to the floor brush 7. The upper end of the suction pipe 11 is connected to the first side of the dustbin 2 (the right side of the dustbin 2 as shown in Figure 2). The first side of the dustbin 2 is also connected to the handle 12. The dustbin 2 is equipped with a dust cup 8 and a suction motor 9. The suction motor 9, dust cup 8, suction pipe 11 and floor brush 7 are connected in sequence.

[0096] When the vacuum cleaner 10 is vacuuming, the user holds the handle 12 and moves the vacuum cleaner 10, causing the floor brush 7 to come into contact with the floor to be cleaned and move along the floor. Since the floor brush 7 is pivotally connected to the suction pipe 11, the floor brush 7 can pivot relative to the suction pipe 11 to maintain contact with the floor. The vacuum motor 9 generates suction in a controlled manner, and the suction is transmitted to the floor brush 7 along the dust cup 8 and the suction pipe 11, so that the floor brush 7 can draw in air to suck in the dust on the floor. The sucked-in air flows sequentially along the floor brush 7, the suction pipe 11 and the dust cup 8, thereby transferring the dust carried by the air to the dust cup 8 for storage.

[0097] Furthermore, the dust cup 8 and the vacuum motor 9 are also equipped with a separator, which is preferably, but not limited to, used to generate a vortex to separate the air and the carried dust, so that the separated dust is collected and stored in the dust cup 8.

[0098] The dust collection pile 20 includes a docking interface 21, a dust collection channel 22, a dust collection container 23, and a dust collection motor 24 connected in sequence. The docking interface 21 can be connected to and separated from the end of the dust bin 2 with a lid 3. The dust collection motor 24 is used to generate suction to draw in air along the docking interface 21, the dust collection channel 22, and the dust collection container 23, so that when the docking interface 21 is connected to the dust bin 2 and the lid 3 is in the open position, the dust stored in the dust cup 8 is sucked into the dust collection container 23 for storage.

[0099] As shown in Figure 2, the dust collection pile 20 extends vertically and is provided with a connecting interface 21, a dust collection channel 22, a dust collection container 23, and a dust collection motor 24 connected in sequence. The connecting interface 21 is preferably, but not limited to, located at the top of the dust collection pile 20. The connecting interface 21 is designed to be able to connect with and separate from the end of the dust bin 2 with the lid 3 (the lower end of the dust bin 2 as shown in Figure 2). That is, the end of the dust bin 2 with the lid 3 can engage and disengage from the connecting interface 21 so that the dust outlet and the connecting interface 21 are connected when the dust bin 2 is engaged with the connecting interface 21 and the lid 3 is open. The dust collection channel 22, the dust collection container 23, and the dust collection motor 24 are preferably, but not limited to, arranged and connected in sequence in the vertical direction. The upper end of the dust collection channel 22 is connected to the connecting interface 21. In the example shown in Figure 2, the upper end of the dust collection channel 22 and the lower end of the connecting interface 21 are arranged side by side and connected in the horizontal direction. The connecting interface 21 has a certain distance in the vertical direction to accommodate the lid 3 in the open position. It is understood that in some other embodiments, the interface 21 and the dust collection channel 22 may also be arranged sequentially and connected in the vertical direction. In other words, the dust collection channel 22 may also be connected directly below the interface 21. In this case, the lid 3 in the open position may be located inside the interface 21, or it may be located inside both the interface 21 and the dust collection channel 22. The dust collection container 23 is preferably, but not limited to, a dust bag.

[0100] When the dustbin 2 of the vacuum cleaner 10 needs to be emptied, the user holds the handle 12 and moves the vacuum cleaner 10 so that the lower end of the dustbin 2 aligns with the interface 21. Then, the release button 5 is activated to open the dust outlet of the lid 3 and connect it to the interface 21. The dust collection motor 24 generates suction in a controlled manner. The suction is transmitted to the interface 21 along the dust collection container 23 and the dust collection channel 22, so that the interface 21 can draw in air. The dust stored in the dust cup 8 is drawn in with the air and flows sequentially along the interface 21, the dust collection channel 22 and the dust collection container 23, thereby collecting and storing the dust in the dust collection container 23.

[0101] Therefore, when the dust bin 2 is connected to the interface 21 and the lid 3 is opened, the dust discharged from the vacuum cleaner 10 can be automatically collected into the dust collection container 23 by the dust collection pile 20, which is convenient to use and can prevent the dust discharged from the dust bin 2 from falling outside the dust collection pile 20.

[0102] In some embodiments, the center line of the dustbin 2 is parallel to the center line of the suction pipe 11.

[0103] As shown in Figure 2, the center line of the dustbin 2 is the dashed line M shown in Figure 2, and the center line of the suction pipe 11 is the dashed line L shown in Figure 2. The center line of the dustbin 2 and the center line of the suction pipe 11 are parallel and preferably, but not limited to, extend in the vertical direction, so that the vacuum cleaner 10 has a smaller footprint, especially in the left-right direction.

[0104] In some embodiments, at least one of the centerline of the dust cup 8 and the centerline of the vacuum motor 9 is parallel to the centerline of the vacuum duct 11.

[0105] As shown in Figure 2, the vacuum motor 9 and the dust cup 8 are arranged sequentially in the dust bin 2 from top to bottom. The center line of the vacuum motor 9 and the center line of the dust cup 8 are both the dashed line M shown in Figure 2. Therefore, the center line of the vacuum motor 9, the center line of the dust cup 8 and the center line of the suction pipe 11 are all parallel, so that the suction force generated by the vacuum motor 9 can be transmitted along the dust cup 8 and the suction pipe 11, and that air can flow along the suction pipe 11 and the dust cup 8, so that the vacuum cleaner 10 has a greater suction speed and suction volume, and achieves a better suction effect.

[0106] In some embodiments, when the interface 21 is connected to the dustbin 2, the center line of the dustbin 2 and the center line of the suction pipe 11 are both parallel to the center line of the dust collection pile 20.

[0107] As shown in Figure 2, the interface 21 is located at the top of the dust collection pile 20. When the interface 21 is connected to the dust bin 2, in other words, when the vacuum cleaner 10 is combined with the dust collection pile 20, the dust bin 2 is connected above the dust collection pile 20. The suction pipe 11 and the dust collection pile 20 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. The center line of the dust bin 2 (the dotted line M in Figure 2), the center line of the suction pipe 11 (the dotted line L in Figure 2), and the center line of the dust collection pile 20 (the dotted line Q in Figure 2) are all parallel and preferably, but not limited to, extend in the vertical direction. This is to make the vacuum cleaner 10 and the dust collection pile 20 occupy less space when combined, especially in the left-right direction.

[0108] In some embodiments, when the interface 21 is connected to the dust bin 2, the center lines of the dust cup 8, the dust collection channel 22, the dust collection container 23, and the dust collection motor 24 are all parallel.

[0109] As shown in Figure 2, the center line of the dust collection channel 22 and the center line of the dust collection container 23 are both dashed lines Q shown in Figure 2, and the center line of the dust collection motor 24 is dashed line N shown in Figure 2. The center lines of the dust collection channel 22, the dust collection container 23 and the dust collection motor 24 are all parallel and extend in a preferred but not limited vertical direction, so that the suction force generated by the dust collection motor 24 can be transmitted to the interface 21 along the dust collection container 23 and the dust collection channel 22.

[0110] When the interface 21 is connected to the dustbin 2, in other words, when the vacuum cleaner 10 is connected to the dust collection pile 20, the center line of the dust cup 8 (the dotted line M shown in Figure 2) is parallel to the center line of the dust collection channel 22, the center line of the dust collection container 23, and the center line of the dust collection motor 24. This allows the dust discharge from the dust cup 8 to flow smoothly along the interface 21, the dust collection channel 22, and the dust collection container 23, and to be collected in the dust collection container 23, thereby achieving better dust collection effect and speed.

[0111] In some embodiments, at least one of the centerline of the dustbin 2 and the centerline of the suction pipe 11 is set at an angle to the centerline of the handle 12.

[0112] As shown in Figure 2, the center line of the handle 12 is the dashed line E shown in Figure 2. The center lines of the dustbin 2 (dashed line M shown in Figure 2) and the suction pipe 11 (dashed line L shown in Figure 2) are both set at an angle to the center line of the handle 12. In other words, the center lines of the dustbin 2 and the suction pipe 11 intersect the center line of the handle 12. This is to make the vacuum cleaner 10 occupy less space and to make it easier for the operator to hold the handle 12 so that the floor brush 7 is against the bottom surface.

[0113] In some embodiments, when the interface 21 is connected to the dustbin 2, the handle 12 and the dustbin 2 are arranged side by side and connected along the extension direction of the ground where the dust collection pile 20 is set (the horizontal direction as shown in Figure 2).

[0114] As shown in Figure 2, when the interface 21 is connected to the dustbin 2, in other words, when the vacuum cleaner 10 is combined with the dust collection post 20, the handle 12 and the dustbin 2 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. The handle 12 is preferably, but not limited to, connected to the right side of the dustbin 2. This is to avoid the handle 12 being too high, making it inconvenient for the operator to hold the handle 12 to combine and separate the vacuum cleaner 10 from the dust collection post 20.

[0115] In some embodiments, when the interface 21 is connected to the dustbin 2, the intersection of the center line of the handle 12 and the center line of the dustbin 20 is located above the dustbin 20, with the ground where the dust collection pile 20 is set as a reference.

[0116] As shown in Figure 2, when the interface 21 is connected to the dustbin 2, in other words, when the vacuum cleaner 10 is connected to the dust collection post 20, the handle 12 extends away from the dustbin 2 (to the right as shown in Figure 2) and is tilted upward. The intersection point X of the center line of the handle 12 (the dotted line E shown in Figure 2) and the center line of the dust collection post 20 (the dotted line N shown in Figure 2) is located above the dust collection post 20, so as to ensure that the tilt angle of the handle 12 is convenient for the operator to hold.

[0117] In some embodiments, the body 1 further includes a battery compartment 13, which is connected to the end of the handle 12 away from the dustbin 2, and is used to house a battery that supplies power to the vacuum motor 9.

[0118] As shown in Figure 2, the body 1 also includes a battery compartment 13, which is used to house a battery that supplies power to the vacuum motor 9. The battery is preferably, but not limited to, replaceably located in the battery compartment 13.

[0119] The battery compartment 13 is connected to the right end of the handle 12, and the left end of the handle 12 is connected to the dustbin 2. In other words, the handle 12 is connected between the battery compartment 13 and the dustbin 2. This facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the battery in the battery compartment 13.

[0120] In some embodiments, at least one of the centerline of the dustbin 2 and the centerline of the suction pipe 11 is parallel to the centerline of the battery compartment 13.

[0121] As shown in Figure 2, the battery compartment 13 extends downward from the right end of the handle 12. The centerline of the battery compartment 13 is the dashed line F shown in Figure 2. The centerline of the battery compartment 13, the centerline of the dustbin 2 (dashed line M shown in Figure 2), and the centerline of the suction pipe 11 (dashed line L shown in Figure 2) are all parallel and preferably, but not limited to, extend in the vertical direction. This allows the vacuum cleaner 10 to have a smaller footprint, especially in the left-right direction, while also facilitating battery installation and removal, and enabling the battery to have a larger volume and thus a higher capacity.

[0122] Furthermore, the body 1 also includes a hand guard 14, which is arranged at intervals with the handle 12 in the vertical direction and is located below the handle 12. The hand guard 14 is connected between the lower end of the battery compartment 13 and the upper end of the suction pipe 11 to ensure the structural stability of the battery compartment 13 and to ensure that the body 1 has high structural strength and structural stability.

[0123] In some embodiments, the suction pipe 11 is located between the dustbin 2 and the battery compartment 13.

[0124] As shown in Figure 2, the dustbin 2, the suction pipe 11, and the battery compartment 13 are arranged in sequence along the left and right directions to make the vacuum cleaner occupy less space, while facilitating battery replacement in the battery compartment 13 and making it easy to connect and disconnect the dustbin 2 from the dust collection pile 20.

[0125] In some embodiments of this application, the vacuum system further includes a cover opening and closing mechanism 30.

[0126] The opening and closing mechanism 30 is located on the dust collection pile 20. The opening and closing mechanism 30 can move to actuate the release button 5 to drive the locking mechanism 4 to disengage from the dust bin 2, thereby rotating the lid 3 from the closed position to the open position, and pushing the lid 3 from the open position to the closed position, as shown in Figures 3 and 6.

[0127] When the dustbin 2 of the vacuum cleaner 10 needs to be emptied, the vacuum cleaner 10 is connected to the dust collection post 20, and the dust outlet and lid 3 of the dustbin 2 are aligned with the interface 21 of the dust collection post 20. The lid opening and closing mechanism 30 actuates the release button 5 to open the dust outlet of the lid 3, allowing the dust in the dustbin 2 to be discharged through the dust outlet and collected in the dust collection post 20. After the dust is emptied, the lid 3 is rotated from the open position to the closed position by the lid opening and closing mechanism 30 to close the dust outlet. At this time, the vacuum cleaner 10 can be placed on the dust collection post 20 or separated from the dust collection post 20 for vacuuming operations. Therefore, during the dust emptying process of the vacuum cleaner 10, only the lid opening and closing mechanism 30 needs to be operated to open and close the lid 3, without the need for manual operation of the lid 3, making it convenient to use.

[0128] As shown in Figure 2, the dust collection pile 20 extends vertically, and the top of the dust collection pile 20 is provided with a connecting interface 21. The bottom of the dust bin 2 can be connected to and separated from the top of the dust collection pile 20. The opening and closing mechanism 30 is provided inside the dust collection pile 20 and located at the top of the dust collection pile 20, so as to facilitate the actuation of the release button 5 and the pushing of the lid 3.

[0129] In some embodiments, the opening and closing mechanism 30 includes a drive shaft 31, a push link 32, and an actuation link 33.

[0130] A drive shaft 31 is pivotally mounted on the dust collection pile 20. A push link 32 is connected to the drive shaft 31 to drive the lid 3 from the open position to the closed position and to disengage the lid 3 to allow the lid 3 to pivot. An actuation link 33 is connected to the drive shaft 31 and is driven by the drive shaft 31 to actuate the release button 5 when the push link 32 disengages from the lid 3.

[0131] As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the drive shaft 31 is pivotally mounted inside the dust collection pile 20, and the axial direction of the drive shaft 31 is parallel to the pivoting direction of the lid 3 relative to the dust bin 2, both being in the left-right direction. The drive shaft 31 is located on the left side of the dust collection pile 20 and the dust bin 2, opposite each other, preferably on the left side of the interface 21. When the dust bin 2 is connected to the dust collection pile 20, the release button 5 and the left end of the lid 3 with the shaft portion are both located on the left side of the interface 21 and above the drive shaft 31.

[0132] The drive shaft 31 is connected to both the push link 32 and the actuation link 33.

[0133] When the dust bin 2 is connected to the top of the dust collection pile 20, the lid 3 is in the closed position, the push rod 32 abuts against the bottom surface of the lid 3, and the actuation rod 33 is located to the left of the unacted release button 5, as shown in Figure 3.

[0134] During the opening of the lid 3, the drive shaft 31 rotates clockwise and drives the push linkage 32 to disengage from the lid 3, allowing the lid 3 to pivot towards the open position. Simultaneously, it drives the actuation linkage 33 to move to the right and actuates the release button 5 to move to the right, thereby driving the locking mechanism 4 to disengage from the dustbin 2. Specifically, it pushes the operating latch 41B back to the retracted position, and through the gear 43, drives the engagement latch 41A to retract synchronously to the retracted position and disengage from the slot, allowing the lid 3 to pivot from the closed position to the open position, as shown in Figure 7. At this time, the lid 3 rotates into the interface 21 and is positioned side-by-side with the left side of the interface 21. The dust outlet at the bottom of the dustbin 2 connects to the interface 21 of the dust collection pile 20. Dust inside the dustbin 2 falls into the interface 21 under the influence of gravity and the negative pressure of the dust collection motor 24 in the dust collection pile 20, and is then collected and stored in the dust collection container 23.

[0135] It should be noted that the lid 3 can pivot from the closed position to the open position under the negative pressure inside the dust collection pile 20, or a torsion spring can be installed on the shaft of the lid 3, and the torsion spring drives the lid 3 to pivot from the closed position to the open position.

[0136] During the process of closing the lid 3, the drive shaft 31 rotates counterclockwise to drive the push linkage 32 to abut against the lid 3 and push the lid 3 to pivot to the closed position. At the same time, it also drives the actuation linkage 33 to move to the left. The release button 5 is reset under the drive of the second elastic element 6 to avoid the release button 5 interfering with the second telescopic end 413B, which would prevent the lid 3 from pivoting to the closed position.

[0137] When the lid 3 reaches the closed position, the locking mechanism 4 engages with the dustbin 2 to lock the lid 3 in the closed position. Specifically, the operating latch 41B and the engaging latch 41A move to the extended position under the drive of the first elastic member 42, and the first telescopic end 413A extends into the slot of the dustbin 2 to engage with the dustbin 2.

[0138] The push linkage 32 is used to push and avoid the lid 3, and the actuation linkage 33 is used to actuate and disengage the release button 5. The drive shaft 31 drives both the push linkage 32 and the actuation linkage 33, and the dustbin is opened and closed by the forward and reverse rotation of the drive shaft 31, which is convenient for operation.

[0139] In some embodiments, the opening and closing mechanism 30 further includes a cam 34 and a transmission link 35. The cam 34 is pivotally mounted on the dust collection pile 20. The first pivot end of the transmission link 35 is pivotally connected to the first end of the cam 34. The second pivot end of the transmission link 35 is connected to the push link 32 to rotate synchronously with the push link 32. The second end of the cam 34 is connected to the actuation link 33. The transmission link 35 drives the cam 34 to rotate relative to the dust collection pile 20, thereby driving the actuation link 33 to reciprocate relative to the dust collection pile 20.

[0140] As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the push rod 32 has a sleeve end and an abutment end that are arranged opposite to each other along its length. The sleeve end is directly sleeved on the drive shaft 31 so that the push rod 32 rotates synchronously with the drive shaft 31, and the abutment end is used to abut against the bucket lid 3.

[0141] The actuating link 33 is indirectly connected to the drive shaft 31. Specifically, the cam 34 is pivotally disposed within the dust collection pile 20 in the front-back direction. The cam 34 has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other. The second end is the protruding end of the cam 34. The pivot axis of the cam 34 relative to the dust collection pile 20 is located between the first end and the second end. The transmission link 35 has a first pivot end and a second pivot end that are arranged opposite to each other along its length direction. The first pivot end and the sleeve end are pivotally connected in the front-back direction, and the pivot axis of the first pivot end and the sleeve end is parallel to the axis of the drive shaft 31. The second pivot end is pivotally connected to the first end in the front-back direction. The second end is connected to the left end of the actuating link 33 to drive the actuating link 33 to reciprocate in the left-right direction relative to the dust collection pile 20.

[0142] Preferably, the dust collection pile 20 is provided with a sliding groove extending in the left and right direction, and the actuating link 33 is provided in the sliding groove and can move along the sliding groove, thereby limiting the actuating link 33 through the sliding groove.

[0143] Preferably, the transmission link 35 has an arcuate portion for accommodating the pivot connecting the cam 34 and the dust collection pile 20 to avoid interference.

[0144] Cam 34, transmission link 35 and push link 32 indirectly connect actuation link 33 to drive shaft 31 so that drive shaft 31 can drive actuation link 33 to reciprocate in the left and right direction so that actuation link 33 can actuate release button 5 and move actuation link 33 away from release button 5 so that release button 5 can be reset.

[0145] In some embodiments, the second end of the cam 34 is provided with an arcuate groove 341, and the actuating link 33 has a slider portion 331 located in the arcuate groove 341 and slidable along the arcuate groove 341.

[0146] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the second end of the cam 34 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 341. The arc-shaped groove 341 has a proximal end 342 and a distal end 343 arranged opposite to each other along its extending direction. The proximal end 342 is closer to the pivot axis of the cam 34 relative to the dust collection pile 20 than the distal end 343. In other words, the distance between the proximal end 342 and the pivot axis of the cam 34 relative to the dust collection pile 20 is smaller than the distance between the distal end 343 and the pivot axis of the dust collection pile 20. Preferably, the arc-shaped groove 341 extends through the cam 34 in the front-rear direction.

[0147] The left end of the actuation link 33 has a slider portion 331 extending in the front-rear direction. The slider portion 331 is preferably cylindrical and passes through the arc-shaped groove 341 and can slide along the arc-shaped groove 341. When the slider portion 331 is located at the proximal end 342, the actuation link 33 is located to the left of the unacted release button 5, as shown in Figure 3. When the slider portion 331 is located at the distal end 343, the actuation link 33 extends into the operation hole 210 and actuates the release button 5, as shown in Figure 6.

[0148] The cam 34 drives the actuating link 33 to reciprocate in the left and right directions through the arc groove 341 and the slider part 331. The structure is simple and has high connection stability, which makes the opening and closing cover mechanism 30 run stably.

[0149] It is understood that in other embodiments, the left end of the actuation link may also be connected to the cam surface of the cam, and when the second elastic element drives the release button to reset, the release button pushes the actuation link to move to the left.

[0150] In some embodiments, the vacuum system of this application further includes a driver 40. In some embodiments, the driver 40 includes a drive motor, the driver 40 is disposed on the dust collection pile 20 and connected to the drive shaft 31, so as to drive the drive shaft 31 to pivot relative to the dust collection pile 20.

[0151] As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the driver 40 is disposed in the dust collection pile 20, preferably inside the dust collection pile 20, and is arranged side by side and spaced apart from the interface 21. The driver 40 is connected to the rear end of the drive shaft 31 to drive the drive shaft 31 to pivot relative to the dust collection pile 20 in a front-back direction, thereby opening and closing the dust discharge port. Preferably, the dust collection pile 20 is provided with a switch to control the opening, closing and forward / reverse rotation of the driver 40, so that the dust discharge port can be opened and closed by triggering the switch, which is convenient for operation.

[0152] Furthermore, the vacuum system can also be equipped with a remote controller electrically connected to the driver 40.

[0153] In the vacuum cleaner of this embodiment, the connection point between the lid and the dustbin and the release button are located on the side of the dustbin away from the machine body, which makes it easy to open and close the lid. Furthermore, the lid is less likely to collide with the machine body when opening and closing, and does not affect the discharge of dust from the dustbin.

[0154] The dust collection system of this application embodiment opens the lid by driving the release button when the vacuum cleaner and the dust collection pile are connected. This makes it easy to open the lid while preventing the dust from falling outside the dust collection pile.

[0155] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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.

[0156] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0157] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0158] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0159] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0160] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A vacuum cleaner, characterized in that, include: Fuselage (1); Dust bin (2), the dust bin (2) having a first side and a second side, the first side of the dust bin (2) being connected to the body (1); A lid (3) is connected to the second side of the dustbin (2), and the lid (3) is pivotable between an open position where the dustbin (2) is open and a closed position where the dustbin (2) is closed; A locking mechanism (4) is provided inside the lid (3). The locking mechanism (4) has a locked state and a released state. In the locked state, the locking mechanism (4) engages with the dustbin (2) to lock the lid (3) in the closed position. In the released state, the locking mechanism (4) disengages from the dustbin (2) to allow the lid (3) to pivot. and Release button (5), which is located on the second side of the dustbin (2), can be actuated to drive the locking mechanism (4) engaged with the dustbin (2) to disengage from the dustbin (2).

2. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (4) includes a latch (41) movable between an extended position relative to the lid (3) and a retracted position relative to the lid (3). In the locked state, the latch (41) is in the extended position to engage the dustbin (2). When the release button (5) is actuated, the latch (41) moves from the extended position to the retracted position and the locking mechanism (4) transitions from the locked state to the released state.

3. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (4) includes a first elastic element (42) for driving the latch (41) to move from the retracted position to the extended position.

4. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The latch (41) has a mounting cavity (411), the lid (3) has a protrusion (310) extending into the mounting cavity (411), and the first elastic member (42) is located in the mounting cavity (411) and connected between the protrusion (310) and the cavity wall of the mounting cavity (411).

5. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The latch (41) includes an engagement latch (41A) for engaging and disengaging from the dustbin (2) and an operation latch (41B) for being operated by the release button (5). The engagement latch (41A) has a first rack end (412A) with a rack and a first telescopic end (413A) for engaging with the dustbin (2). The first telescopic end (413A) is extendable and retractable relative to the lid (3). The operating latch (41B) has a second rack end (412B) with a rack and a second telescopic end (413B) for operation by the release button (5), the second telescopic end (413B) being extendable and retractable relative to the bucket lid (3); The locking mechanism (4) further includes a gear (43) rotatably mounted inside the lid (3), the gear (43) meshing between the first rack end (412A) of the engagement latch (41A) and the second rack end (412B) of the operation latch (41B), wherein the second telescopic end (413B) of the operation latch (41B) is disposed opposite to the release button (5), and the first telescopic end (413A) of the engagement latch (41A) is used to engage and disengage with the dustbin (2).

6. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dustbin (2) has an operation hole (210) on its second side, and the release button (5) is located inside the operation hole (210).

7. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a second elastic element (6), which is disposed in the operation hole (210) and connected between the release button (5) and the dustbin (2) to drive the release button (5) to reset.

8. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second sides of the dustbin (2) are directly opposite each other in the radial direction of the dustbin (2).

9. A vacuuming system, characterized in that, include: Vacuum cleaner (10), wherein the vacuum cleaner (10) is the vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1-8; and Dust collection post (20), the vacuum cleaner (10) is dockable and detachable from the dust collection post (20) to collect dust discharged from the dust bin (2) when docked and the lid (3) is in the open position.

10. The vacuuming system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vacuum cleaner (10) also includes a floor brush (7), a dust cup (8) and a vacuum motor (9). The body (1) includes a suction pipe (11) and a handle (12). One end of the suction pipe (11) is pivotally connected to the floor brush (7), and the other end of the suction pipe (11) is connected to the dust bin (2). The dust cup (8) and the vacuum motor (9) are both located in the dust bin (2). The vacuum motor (9), the dust cup (8), the suction pipe (11) and the floor brush (7) are connected in sequence. The vacuum motor (9) is used to generate suction to draw in air along the floor brush (7), the suction pipe (11) and the dust cup (8). The dust cup (8) is used to store the dust carried by the drawn-in air. The dust collection pile (20) includes a docking interface (21), a dust collection channel (22), a dust collection container (23), and a dust collection motor (24) connected in sequence. The docking interface (21) can be connected to and separated from the end of the dust bin (2) with the lid (3). The dust collection motor (24) is used to generate suction to draw in air along the docking interface (21), the dust collection channel (22), and the dust collection container (23) so that when the docking interface (21) is connected to the dust bin (2) and the lid (3) is in the open position, the dust stored in the dust cup (8) is drawn into the dust collection container (23) for storage.

11. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The centerline of the dust bin (2) is parallel to the centerline of the suction pipe (11).

12. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, At least one of the centerline of the dust cup (8) and the centerline of the vacuum motor (9) is parallel to the centerline of the vacuum duct (11).

13. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the interface (21) is connected to the dust bin (2), the center line of the dust bin (2) and the center line of the suction pipe (11) are both parallel to the center line of the dust collection pile (20).

14. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the interface (21) is connected to the dust bin (2), the center line of the dust cup (8), the center line of the dust collection channel (22), the center line of the dust collection container (23) and the center line of the dust collection motor (24) are all parallel.

15. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, At least one of the centerline of the dustbin (2) and the centerline of the suction pipe (11) is set at an angle to the centerline of the handle (12).

16. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the interface (21) is connected to the dust bin (2), the handle (12) and the dust bin (2) are arranged side by side and connected along the extension direction of the ground where the dust collection pile (20) is set.

17. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the interface (21) is connected to the dustbin (2), with the ground where the dust collection post (20) is set as a reference, the intersection of the center line of the handle (12) and the center line of the dust collection post (20) is located above the dust collection post (20).

18. The vacuuming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The body (1) also includes a battery compartment (13), which is connected to the end of the handle (12) away from the dustbin (2) and is used to house a battery that supplies power to the vacuum motor (9).

19. The vacuuming system according to claim 18, characterized in that, At least one of the centerline of the dust bin (2) and the centerline of the suction pipe (11) is parallel to the centerline of the battery compartment (13).

20. The vacuuming system according to claim 19, characterized in that, The suction pipe (11) is located between the dust bin (2) and the battery compartment (13).

21. The vacuuming system according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes an opening and closing mechanism (30), which is located on the dust collection pile (20). The opening and closing mechanism (30) is movable to actuate the release button (5) to drive the locking mechanism (4) to disengage from the dust bin (2), thereby rotating the lid (3) from the closed position to the open position and pushing the lid (3) from the open position to the closed position.

22. The vacuuming system according to claim 21, characterized in that, The opening and closing mechanism (30) includes: A drive shaft (31) is pivotally mounted on the dust collection pile (20); A push link (32), connected to the drive shaft (31), is driven by the drive shaft (31) to rotate the lid (3) from the open position to the closed position, and disengage from the lid (3) to allow the lid (3) to pivot; and An actuating link (33) is connected to the drive shaft (31). The actuating link (33) is driven by the drive shaft (31) to actuate the release button (5) when the push link (32) disengages from the bucket lid (3).

23. The vacuuming system according to claim 22, characterized in that, The opening and closing cover mechanism (30) further includes a cam (34) and a transmission link (35). The cam (34) is pivotally mounted on the dust collection pile (20). The first pivot end of the transmission link (35) is pivotally connected to the first end of the cam (34). The second pivot end of the transmission link (35) is connected to the push link (32) to rotate synchronously with the push link (32). The second end of the cam (34) is connected to the actuation link (33). The transmission link (35) drives the cam (34) to rotate relative to the dust collection pile (20) to drive the actuation link (33) to reciprocate relative to the dust collection pile (20).

24. The vacuuming system according to claim 23, characterized in that, The second end of the cam (34) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (341), and the actuating link (33) has a slider (331) located in the arc-shaped groove (341) and slidable along the arc-shaped groove (341).

25. The vacuuming system according to claim 22, characterized in that, It also includes a driver (40) disposed on the dust collection pile (20) and connected to the drive shaft (31) to drive the drive shaft (31) to pivot relative to the dust collection pile (20).

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