Station and cleaning device

Abstract

A cleaning device according to an embodiment comprises: a cleaner including a cleaner dust bin; and a station on which the cleaner is mounted. The station includes: a station motor; a station dust bin for storing foreign substances suctioned from the cleaner dust bin by the station motor; and a heating device that is mounted on the station and heats air. Air heated by the heating device can flow into the station dust bin on the basis of an operation of the station motor. The heating device includes a flow path-switching member that can allow or block heated air from flowing into the station dust bin.

Description

Station and cleaning device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a station and a cleaning device including the same.

[0002] Generally, a vacuum cleaner is a device that includes a fan motor to generate suction power, sucks in foreign substances such as dust along with air using the suction power generated by the fan motor, separates the foreign substances contained in the sucked-in air from the air, and collects the dust to perform cleaning.

[0003] The vacuum cleaner includes a dust bin that collects foreign matter, and the user must periodically separate the foreign matter collected in the dust bin from the vacuum cleaner and discharge it from the dust bin.

[0004] To reduce the inconvenience of the user having to manually remove foreign matter from the dustbin, a docking station designed to automatically discharge foreign matter from inside the dustbin may be used. The docking station may include a station dustbin designed to store foreign matter discharged from the vacuum cleaner's dustbin.

[0005] Depending on the usage environment of the vacuum cleaner and docking station, mold and pests may breed inside the dustbin of the vacuum cleaner and the dustbin of the docking station.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device capable of preventing the breeding of mold and / or pests inside a station dustbin.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cleaning device that removes moisture from inside a station dustbin by supplying high-temperature air into the station dustbin, thereby preventing the growth of mold and / or pests inside the station dustbin.

[0008] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs from the description below.

[0009] A cleaning device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a vacuum cleaner comprising a vacuum cleaner dust bin and a station provided for the vacuum cleaner to be mounted thereon. The station includes a station motor, a station dust bin provided for storing foreign matter sucked from the vacuum cleaner dust bin by the station motor, and a heating device mounted on the station and provided for heating air. Based on the operation of the station motor, air heated by the heating device may be introduced into the station dust bin. The heating device includes a flow path switching member provided to allow or block the introduction of heated air into the station dust bin.

[0010] A cleaning device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a vacuum cleaner comprising a vacuum cleaner dust bin and a station provided for the vacuum cleaner to be mounted thereon. The station includes a station motor, a station dust bin provided for separating and storing foreign matter sucked from the vacuum cleaner dust bin by the station motor, and a heating device mounted on the station and provided for heating air. Air heated by the heating device may be introduced into the station dust bin based on the operation of the station motor. The heating device includes a heater provided for generating heat and a guide duct provided for guiding the flow of air heated by the heater to the station dust bin.

[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a cleaning device according to one embodiment in which a cleaning device is mounted on a station.

[0012] Figure 2 shows a station in the cleaning device illustrated in Figure 1.

[0013] Figure 3 shows the housing disassembled from the station shown in Figure 2.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view showing the housing disassembled at the station shown in FIG. 3.

[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a heating device according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 6 shows the heating device illustrated in Figure 5 from a different angle.

[0017] Figure 7 shows the heating device illustrated in Figure 5 disassembled from a different angle.

[0018] FIG. 8 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view illustrating the appearance of a cleaning device according to one embodiment, in which the cover member is closed and the flow channel switching member is opened.

[0019] FIG. 9 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cleaning device illustrated in FIG. 8 with the cover member open and the Euro switching member closed.

[0020] FIG. 10 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view illustrating the appearance of a cleaning device according to one embodiment, in which the cover member is closed and the flow channel switching member is opened.

[0021] FIG. 11 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cleaning device illustrated in FIG. 10 with the cover member open and the Euro switching member closed.

[0022] FIG. 12 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view illustrating the appearance of a cleaning device according to one embodiment, in which the cover member is closed and the flow channel switching member is opened.

[0023] FIG. 13 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member opened and the Euro switching member closed in the cleaning device according to FIG. 12.

[0024] FIG. 14 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the appearance of a cleaning device according to one embodiment, in which the cover member is closed and the flow channel switching member is open.

[0025] FIG. 15 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member opened and the Euro switching member closed in the cleaning device according to FIG. 14.

[0026] FIG. 16 illustrates a cleaning device according to one embodiment in which the cleaning device is removed from the station.

[0027] FIG. 17 shows the vacuum cleaner mounted on the station in the cleaning device shown in FIG. 16.

[0028] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the vacuum cleaner in the cleaning device shown in FIG. 16.

[0029] Fig. 19 shows the vacuum cleaner illustrated in Fig. 18 from a different angle.

[0030] FIG. 20 illustrates the internal structure of the station in the cleaning device shown in FIG. 16.

[0031] FIG. 21 shows part of the internal structure of the station in the cleaning device shown in FIG. 16 from a different angle.

[0032] FIG. 22 illustrates the first flow path switching member and the second flow path switching member in an open state in a heating device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 23 illustrates the first Euro switching member and the second Euro switching member closed in the heating device shown in FIG. 21.

[0034] FIG. 24 is a control block diagram of a cleaning device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 25 is a control block diagram of a cleaning device according to another embodiment.

[0036] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments.

[0037] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0038] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0039] In this document, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0040] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0041] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order).

[0042] In addition, terms such as 'front,' 'rear,' 'top,' 'bottom,' 'side,' 'left,' 'right,' 'top,' and 'bottom' used in this document are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and location of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0043] Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0044] Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this document, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0045] When it is said that a component is "connected," "combined," "supported," or "in contact" with another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, combined, supported, or in contact, but also cases where they are indirectly connected, combined, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0046] When it is said that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where one component is in contact with the other, but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0047] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0048] FIG. 1 illustrates a cleaning device according to one embodiment in which a cleaning device is mounted on a station.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 1, the cleaning device (1) may include a vacuum cleaner (2) and a station (3) on which the vacuum cleaner (2) is mounted.

[0050] The vacuum cleaner (2) may include a vacuum cleaner body (10) configured to generate suction power, a suction nozzle (11) connected to the vacuum cleaner body (10) to suck up foreign matter on the surface to be cleaned through the suction power generated by the vacuum cleaner body (10), and an extension tube (30) connecting the vacuum cleaner body (10) and the suction nozzle (11). The suction nozzle may be referred to by other terms such as a suction head, a suction part, a suction unit, or a suction module.

[0051] The vacuum cleaner (2) may include a vacuum cleaner dustbin (20) that is coupled to the vacuum cleaner body (10). The vacuum cleaner dustbin (20) may be detachably coupled to the vacuum cleaner body (10). However, it is not limited thereto. The vacuum cleaner dustbin (20) may be provided so that at least one side is openable and cannot be detachably connected to the vacuum cleaner body (10).

[0052] The vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) may be provided to collect foreign matter moved into the vacuum cleaner (2). The vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) may be configured to filter and store foreign matter from the air and foreign matter flowing into the vacuum cleaner body (10) through the suction nozzle (11). Foreign matter may refer to dust or dirt.

[0053] The vacuum cleaner body (10) may include a vacuum cleaner motor (17, FIG. 24) that generates the suction force necessary to suck up foreign matter on the surface to be cleaned. The vacuum cleaner motor (17) may be configured to convert electric force into mechanical rotational force. The vacuum cleaner body (10) may include a fan connected to the vacuum cleaner motor (17) and configured to rotate. As the fan rotates, a flow of air that sucks up foreign matter on the surface to be cleaned may be generated. The vacuum cleaner motor (17) may be referred to by other terms such as a suction motor, a drive motor, or a suction force generating device.

[0054] The vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) can collect foreign matter using a cyclone method that separates foreign matter using centrifugal force or a dust bag method that separates foreign matter by passing air through a filter bag. The air from which foreign matter has been removed through the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) can be discharged to the outside of the vacuum cleaner body (10).

[0055] The vacuum cleaner body (10) may include a filter housing. The filter housing is provided in a roughly donut shape and can accommodate a filter inside. There are no restrictions on the type of filter, but as an example, a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter may be placed inside the filter housing. The filter can filter ultrafine dust and the like that is not filtered out in the dust bin.

[0056] The vacuum cleaner body (10) may include a handle (15) so that the user can grasp and operate the vacuum cleaner (2). The user can clean by holding the handle (15) and moving the vacuum cleaner (2).

[0057] The vacuum cleaner body (10) may further include a vacuum cleaner control unit. The user can turn the vacuum cleaner (2) on / off by operating a power button (12), etc. provided in the vacuum cleaner control unit. The user can adjust the suction strength, etc. of the vacuum cleaner (2) by operating a control button (13), etc. provided in the vacuum cleaner control unit.

[0058] The vacuum cleaner (2) may include an extension tube (30) that is detachably coupled to the vacuum cleaner body (10). The extension tube (30) may be formed of a pipe having a certain rigidity or a flexible hose. A suction nozzle (11) may be detachably coupled to the extension tube (30). One end of the extension tube (30) may be detachably coupled to the vacuum cleaner body (10), and the other end of the extension tube (30) may be detachably coupled to the suction nozzle (11) or a mop cleaning unit, etc. The extension tube (30) may be provided to be able to extend or contract within a certain range along the direction in which the extension tube (30) extends.

[0059] The suction nozzle (11) may be provided to suck external foreign matter into the vacuum cleaner (2). The extension tube (30) may be provided to connect the vacuum cleaner body (10) and the suction nozzle (11) to form a path for air and foreign matter to travel. The sucked foreign matter may pass through the vacuum cleaner body (10) and move to the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) to be collected. The extension tube (30) may be provided to connect the suction nozzle (11) and the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20).

[0060] The vacuum cleaner (2) may further include a battery (16). The battery (16) may be detachably mounted to the vacuum cleaner body (10). The battery (16) may be provided so that it can be easily detached and mounted from the vacuum cleaner body (10) without a separate device. Alternatively, the battery (16) may be provided so that it can be detached from the vacuum cleaner body (10) after disassembling at least one of the fastening members attached to the vacuum cleaner body (10).

[0061] The battery (16) can be electrically connected to a charging terminal provided in the vacuum cleaner stand or the station (3) to be described later. The battery (16) can be charged by receiving power from the charging terminal provided in the vacuum cleaner stand or the station (3). The battery (16) can be coupled to the vacuum cleaner body (10) to supply power to the vacuum cleaner motor (17).

[0062] The station (3) may be configured to allow the vacuum cleaner (2) to be stored or mounted. The station (3) may include a station body (40) and a support (50) that supports the station body (40).

[0063] When the vacuum cleaner (2) is placed on the station (3), the battery (16) can be charged, and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) can be automatically discharged into the station dust bin provided inside the station (3).

[0064] FIG. 2 illustrates a station in the cleaning device illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates the housing disassembled in the station illustrated in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating the housing disassembled in the station illustrated in FIG. 3.

[0065] The station (3) may include a station body (40), a support body (50) that supports the station body (40), and a station housing (41, 42, 43, 44).

[0066] A connector (45) may be formed on the upper part of the station body (40). A connector (45) may be formed on the part of the station body (40) where the vacuum cleaner (2) is mounted. The connector (45) may be provided to be connected to the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) when the vacuum cleaner (2) is mounted on the station (3). Foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) may be introduced into the duct section (60) through the connector (45).

[0067] The station body (40) may include a station housing (41, 42, 43, 44).

[0068] The station body (40) may include a duct section (60) accommodated inside the station housing (41, 42, 43, 44), a collection section (70) including a station dust bin (71), a station suction device (80) including a station motor (81), and an exhaust filter section (90).

[0069] The first housing (41) and the second housing (42) can form the upper exterior of the station (3). The first housing (41) and the second housing (42) can be combined to form the upper exterior of the station (3). A duct section (60) and a collection section (70) can be accommodated inside the first housing (41) and the second housing (42). A station dust bin (71), in which foreign matter collected inside the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) is stored, can be detachably mounted in the collection section (70). Foreign matter inside the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) can pass through the duct section (60) and be collected in the station dust bin (71).

[0070] The first housing (41) and the second housing (42) may be provided to have a major axis extending in one direction. The major axes of the first housing (41) and the second housing (42) may be provided to extend in the vertical direction. The first housing (41) and the second housing (42) may be formed to have a curved surface. The first housing (41) and the second housing (42) may be combined with each other to form a roughly cylindrical shape.

[0071] The third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) can form the lower exterior of the station (3). The third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) can be combined with each other to form the lower exterior of the station (3). The third housing (43) can be coupled to the lower part of the first housing (41), and the fourth housing (44) can be coupled to the lower part of the second housing (42). The station suction device (80) and the exhaust filter unit (90) can be accommodated inside the third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44).

[0072] The third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) may be provided to have a major axis extending in one direction. The major axes of the third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) may be provided to extend in the vertical direction. The third housing (43) may be provided to correspond to the shape of the first housing (41), and the fourth housing (44) may be provided to correspond to the shape of the second housing (42). The third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) may be combined to form a roughly cylindrical shape.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the long axis of the third housing (43) may be shorter than the long axis of the first housing (41), and the long axis of the fourth housing (44) may be shorter than the long axis of the second housing (42). However, this is not limited thereto, and the long axes of the third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) may be equal to or longer than the long axes of the first housing (41) and the second housing (42).

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the station (3) may include a recess (42b, 44b). The recess (42b, 44b) may include a first recess (42b) and a second recess (44b).

[0075] A first recess (42b) may be formed in the second housing (42). The first recess (42b) may be provided so that a part of the second housing (42) is recessed inward. The first recess (42b) may extend along the long axis of the second housing (42). A part of the connecting pipe (12) of the vacuum cleaner (2) may be accommodated in the first recess (42b).

[0076] A second recess (44b) may be formed in the fourth housing (44). The second recess (44b) may be provided so that a part of the fourth housing (44) is recessed inward. The second recess (44b) may extend along the long axis of the fourth housing (44). A part of the connecting pipe (12) of the vacuum cleaner (2) may be accommodated in the second recess (44b).

[0077] As the second housing (42) and the fourth housing (44) are arranged vertically, the first recess (42b) and the second recess (44b) can be connected in the vertical direction. The first recess (42b) can accommodate an upper portion of the connecting pipe (12) of the vacuum cleaner (2), and the second recess (44b) can accommodate a lower portion of the connecting pipe (12) of the vacuum cleaner (2).

[0078] The first housing (41) may include a ventilation hole (41a). Since the first housing (41) accommodates a heating device (100) inside it, it must draw in external air into the station body (40). By including the ventilation hole (41a), the first housing (41) can draw in external air to the heating device (100) by the station motor (81).

[0079] The third housing (43) may include a first exhaust hole (43a). The fourth housing (44) may include a second exhaust hole (44a). Since the third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) accommodate the station suction device (80) inside, the sucked-in air must be discharged to the outside. By including the first exhaust hole (43a) and the second exhaust hole (44a) in the third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44), the air sucked in by the station suction device (80) can be discharged to the outside of the third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44) through the exhaust filter section (90).

[0080] The station suction device (80) may be provided to generate suction power to discharge dirt from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20). The station suction device (80) may be provided to move air from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) into the station (3) when the vacuum cleaner (2) is mounted on the station (3).

[0081] The station suction device (80) may include a station motor (81) that generates the suction force necessary to suck up foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20). The station motor (81) may be configured to convert electric force into mechanical rotational force.

[0082] The station suction device (80) may include a fan that is rotatably arranged to be connected to the station motor (81) to generate suction force. As the fan rotates, a flow of air may be generated to suck up foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20).

[0083] Referring to FIG. 4, the station (3) may include a cover member (61). The cover member (61) may be provided in the duct section (60). The cover member (61) may be provided to close the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20). The cover member (61) may be provided to automatically close the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) based on preset cover closing conditions. The cover member (61) may be provided in the station body (40). The cover member (61) may include a cover member motor that provides driving force.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the station (3) may include a support (50).

[0085] The support member (50) can be coupled to the housings (41, 42, 43, 44) of the station body (40). Specifically, the support member (50) can be coupled to the third housing (43) and the fourth housing (44). The support member (50) can be coupled to the lower part of the station body (40). The support member (50) can be coupled to the station body (40) to form a receiving space (51) in which the suction nozzle (11) of the vacuum cleaner (2) is received.

[0086] The configuration of the station (3) described above is merely an example of a station included in a cleaning device according to the concept of the present disclosure, and the concept of the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0087] FIG. 5 illustrates a heating device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 illustrates the heating device illustrated in FIG. 5 from a different angle. FIG. 7 illustrates the heating device illustrated in FIG. 5 exploded from a different angle.

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, a station (3) of a cleaning device (1) according to one embodiment may include a heating device (100). The heating device (100) may be provided between a duct section (60) and a collection section (70). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0089] A heating device (100) may be provided to heat air. High-temperature air heated by the heating device (100) may be introduced into the station body (40) through the ventilation hole (41a). The heating device (100) may heat the air to 50°C or higher. The heating device (100) may heat the air to 50°C or higher to eliminate pests. For example, the heating device (100) may heat the introduced air to 50°C to 80°C.

[0090] When the heating device (100) is operated, high-temperature air heated in the heating device (100) can be introduced into the station dust bin (71) by the suction force generated by the station motor (81). The high-temperature air may refer to air heated to 50°C or higher by the heating device (100).

[0091] Mold and pests contained in foreign matter sucked from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) can be stored in the station dust bin (71). If mold and pests that have entered the station dust bin (71) are stored inside the station dust bin (71) for a long period of time, mold and pests may breed inside the station dust bin (71). In particular, if the temperature inside the station dust bin (71) is high and humid, the breeding ability of mold and pests increases. For example, during the hot and humid summer season, and when foreign matter containing moisture from the vacuum cleaner dust bin enters the station dust bin (71), the breeding ability of mold and pests inside the station dust bin (71) may increase.

[0092] According to the present disclosure, the station (3) includes a heating device (100) so that mold and pests inside the station dust bin (71) can be removed and the proliferation of mold and pests inside the station dust bin (71) can be suppressed. When air heated by the heating device (100) is introduced into the station dust bin (71), mold and pests can be removed by the high-temperature air. When air heated by the heating device (100) is introduced into the station dust bin (71), moisture inside the station dust bin (71) can be removed, and thereby the inside of the station dust bin (71) becomes dry, and the proliferation of mold and pests can be suppressed.

[0093] At regular intervals or according to a user's command, the heating device (100) is operated, and the station motor (81) is operated so that air heated by the heating device (100) can be sucked into the station dust bin (71). The above state may be referred to as the heating mode below. Blocking the inflow of air passing through the heating device (100) into the station dust bin (71) by the flow path switching member (110), and operating the station motor (81) to suck foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) into the station dust bin (71), may be referred to as the dust discharge mode.

[0094] In heating mode, the station motor (81) can operate at a low rotational speed so that air heated by the heating device (100) can flow into the station dust bin (71) without being cooled. When the vacuum cleaner (2) is connected to the station (3), in dust discharge mode, the station motor (81) can operate at a high rotational speed to suck up foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) into the station dust bin (71).

[0095] In the heating mode, the purpose is to introduce high-temperature air heated by the heating device (100) into the station dust bin (71), so the station motor (81) can operate at a low rotational speed. If the station motor (81) operates at a high rotational speed, the air may be introduced into the station dust bin (71) before being heated to 50°C or higher by the heating device (100), or the air heated to 50°C or higher may be cooled while moving at a high speed, or the heater (102) of the heating device (100) may be cooled by the air. Therefore, in order to supply high-temperature air into the station dust bin (71), the station motor (81) can operate at a lower rotational speed in the heating mode than in the dust discharge mode. In other words, the station motor (81) in the dust discharge mode rotates at a first rotational speed or higher, and the station motor (81) in the heating mode can rotate at a second rotational speed or lower, which is lower than the first rotational speed.

[0096] The station (3) may include a control unit (130, FIG. 24) provided to control the on / off and rotational speed of the station motor (81). The control unit (130) may be provided in the station body (40). In dust discharge mode, the control unit (130) may control the station motor (81) to rotate at a first rotational speed or higher. In heating mode, the control unit (130) may control the station motor (81) to rotate at a second rotational speed or lower than the first rotational speed.

[0097] The control unit (130) may be provided to control the operation of the heater (102), the Euro switching motor (111), and the cover member (61).

[0098] A heating device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a heater (102), a heater case (101), a flow path switching member (110), and a flow path switching motor (111).

[0099] The heating device (100) may include a heater case (101) provided to accommodate a heater (102). Inside the heater case (101), a heater (102) configured to convert electric power into heat may be provided. There is no limitation on the type of heater (102), but for example, the heater (102) may include a fin tube heater having a plurality of fins (102a) provided to increase the heat exchange area.

[0100] The heater case (101) may have an air inlet (103) through which air is introduced and an air outlet (104) through which air is discharged. Air introduced into the heater case (101) through the air inlet (103) of the heater case (101) can be heated by the heater (102) and then discharged to the outside of the heater case (101) through the air outlet (104). Air discharged through the air outlet (104) can be introduced into the interior of the station dust bin (71).

[0101] Referring to FIG. 4, the air passage from the heating device (100) to the station dust bin (71) in heating mode is described.

[0102] In the heating mode, as described above, the station motor (81) can operate at a low rotational speed. The low rotational speed of the station motor (81) may mean a rotational speed that generates an air flow rate such that the air heated in the heating device (100) can maintain a temperature of 50°C or higher up to the station dust bin (71). As described above, the rotational speed of the station motor (81) in the heating mode may be lower than the rotational speed of the station motor (81) in the dust discharge mode.

[0103] The heater case (101) may include a guide duct (105) provided to guide the flow of air heated by the heater (102) to the station dust bin (71). In the dust discharge mode, foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) may pass through the guide duct (105) and flow into the station dust bin (71). In the heating mode, air introduced into the heating device (100) may be heated as it passes through the heater (102). The air heated as it passes through the heater (102) may pass through the guide duct (105) and be discharged through the air discharge (104). High-temperature air passing through the air discharge port (104) may flow into the station dust bin (71). The guide duct (105) may include the air discharge port (104).

[0104] Referring to FIG. 4, the guide duct (105) may be provided between the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) and the station dust bin (71) when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station (3). The guide duct (105) may be provided on one side of the heater case (101). The heater (102) may be housed on the other side of the heater case (101) so that air heated by the heater (102) flows into the guide duct (105). That is, the air heated by the heater (102) flows into the guide duct (105), and the air passing through the guide duct (105) may be discharged through the air outlet (104) and flow into the station dust bin (71).

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the heating device (100) may include a flow path switching member (110). The flow path switching member (110) may be, for example, plate-shaped, cylindrical-shaped, or bead-shaped. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0106] The flow path switching member (110) can allow or block the air heated in the heating device (100) from flowing into the station dust bin (71). For example, in the heating mode, the flow path switching member (110) can be opened to allow the air heated in the heating device (100) to flow into the station dust bin (71) and can close the flow path through which foreign matter moves from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) to the station dust bin (71). In the dust discharge mode, the flow path through which the air heated in the heating device (100) moves to the station dust bin (71) can be closed to allow the foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) to flow into the station dust bin (71). That is, the flow path switching member (110) can be opened or closed to switch between the heating mode and the dust discharge mode.

[0107] The heating device (100) may include a flow path switching motor (111). A flow path switching member (110) may be connected to the flow path switching motor (111). The flow path switching motor (111) may provide power to operate the flow path switching member (110). The flow path switching member (110) may be configured to allow or block air heated by the heater (102) from flowing into the guide duct (105) based on the operation of the flow path switching motor (111).

[0108] The control circuit (132) will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the heating device (100) may further include a control circuit (132, FIG. 24) configured to control the on / off and output of the heater (102). The heating device (100) may further include a temperature sensor (133, FIG. 24) configured to measure the temperature inside the heating device (100). The control circuit (132) may be connected to the heater (102) and the temperature sensor (133). The control circuit (132) may be configured to receive the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (133). The control circuit (132) may turn off the heater (102) when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (133) exceeds a preset value. The control circuit (132) may reduce the power consumption of the heater (102) when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (133) exceeds a preset value. Through this, a fire that may occur due to the heater (102) overheating can be prevented in advance.

[0110] The heating device (100) may further include a bimetal that is configured to bend as the temperature rises. The bimetal may be configured to contact at least one of the positive terminal (102c) and the negative terminal (102b) of the heater (102). When the temperature of the heater (102) exceeds a predetermined value, the bimetal bends, thereby cutting off the power supply to the heater (102). This prevents a fire that may occur due to the heater (102) overheating.

[0111] The heater case (101) may further include a circuit receiving portion (120) provided to accommodate a control circuit (132) provided to control the heater (102), and a circuit cover (121) provided to cover the circuit receiving portion (120).

[0112] FIG. 8 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member closed and the flow path switching member opened in a cleaning device according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member opened and the flow path switching member closed in the cleaning device shown in FIG. 8.

[0113] FIGS. 8 and 9 show the station (3) and the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) with the vacuum cleaner (2) mounted on the station (3), and the remaining components are omitted.

[0114] FIG. 8 illustrates a heating mode. The heating mode is described in detail below. The heating device (100) operates at a preset regular cycle or according to a user's command, and the station motor (81) operates so that air heated by the heating device (100) can be sucked into the station dust bin (71). In the heating mode, the cover member (61) can be closed to block foreign matter and air from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) into the station dust bin (71). That is, when the cover member (61) is closed, it can block air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) from flowing into the duct section (60). In the heating mode, the flow path switching member (110) can be opened to allow air heated by the heater (102) to flow into the station dust bin (71). That is, when the flow path switching member (110) is opened, it can allow air heated by the heater (102) from the heating device (100) to flow into the guide duct (105).

[0115] FIG. 9 illustrates a dust discharge mode. The dust discharge mode is described in detail below. When the vacuum cleaner (2) is mounted on the station (3), the station motor (81) operates so that foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) can be sucked into the station dust bin (71). In the dust discharge mode, the cover member (61) can be opened to allow foreign matter and air to flow from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) to the station dust bin (71). That is, when the cover member (61) is opened, air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) can be allowed to flow into the duct section (60). In the dust discharge mode, the flow path switching member (110) can be closed to block the air heated by the heater (102) from flowing into the station dust bin (71). That is, when the flow path switching member (110) is closed, the air heated by the heater (102) from the heating device (100) can be blocked from flowing into the guide duct (105).

[0116] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, a heating device (100) according to one embodiment may be provided between a duct section (60) and a collection section (70). A guide duct (105) may be provided on one side of a heater case (101) so as to be provided between a vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) and a station dust bin (71) when a vacuum cleaner (2) is mounted on a station (3). A heater (102) may be received on the other side of the heater case (101) so that air heated by the heater (102) flows into the guide duct (105).

[0117] FIG. 10 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member closed and the flow path switching member opened in a cleaning device according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member opened and the flow path switching member closed in the cleaning device shown in FIG. 10.

[0118] FIGS. 10 and 11 show the station (3) and the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) with the vacuum cleaner (2) mounted on the station (3), and the remaining components are omitted.

[0119] FIG. 10 illustrates the heating mode described above. FIG. 11 illustrates the dust discharge mode described above. That is, in the heating mode illustrated in FIG. 10, the cover member (61) can be closed and the flow path switching member (110) can be opened. In the dust discharge mode such as FIG. 11, the cover member (61) can be opened and the flow path switching member (110) can be closed.

[0120] In a heating device (100) according to one embodiment of FIGS. 10 to 11, a heater (102) may be provided on one side of a receiving space (106). A flow path switching member (110) may be provided on the other side of the receiving space (106). That is, the heater (102) and the flow path switching member (110) may be arranged side by side within the receiving space (106). Air introduced from the outside into the station (3) is first heated by the heater (102), passes through the flow path switching member (110) into a guide duct (105), and can be introduced into a station dust bin (71).

[0121] FIG. 12 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member closed and the flow path switching member opened in a cleaning device according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member opened and the flow path switching member closed in a cleaning device according to FIG. 12.

[0122] FIGS. 12 and 13 show the station (3) and the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) with the vacuum cleaner (2) mounted on the station (3), and the remaining components are omitted.

[0123] FIG. 12 illustrates the heating mode described above. FIG. 13 illustrates the dust discharge mode described above. That is, in a heating mode such as FIG. 12, the cover member (61) can be closed and the flow path switching member (110) can be opened. In a dust discharge mode such as FIG. 13, the cover member (61) can be opened and the flow path switching member (110) can be closed.

[0124] In a heating device (100) according to one embodiment as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a heater (102) may be provided on the other side of the receiving space (106). A flow path switching member (110) may be provided on one side of the receiving space (106). That is, the heater (102) and the flow path switching member (110) may be arranged side by side within the receiving space (106). Air introduced from the outside into the station (3) first passes through the flow path switching member (110), is heated by the heater (102), and the air heated by the heater (102) flows into the guide duct (105) and can flow into the station dust bin (71).

[0125] FIG. 14 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member closed and the flow path switching member opened in a cleaning device according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the cover member opened and the flow path switching member closed in a cleaning device according to FIG. 14.

[0126] FIGS. 14 and 15 show the station (3) and the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) with the vacuum cleaner (2) mounted on the station (3), and the remaining components are omitted.

[0127] FIG. 14 illustrates the heating mode described above. FIG. 15 illustrates the dust discharge mode described above. That is, in the heating mode illustrated in FIG. 14, the cover member (61) can be closed and the flow path switching member (110) can be opened. In the dust discharge mode illustrated in FIG. 15, the cover member (61) can be opened and the flow path switching member (110) can be closed.

[0128] In a heating device (100) according to one embodiment of FIGS. 14 and 15, a heater (102) may be provided in a receiving space (106). A flow path switching member (110) may be provided on a flow path connecting the heating device (100) and the collection unit (70). Air introduced from the outside into the station (3) is first heated by the heater (102), passes through the flow path switching member (110) into the collection unit (70), and can be introduced into the station dust bin (71).

[0129] FIG. 16 illustrates a cleaning device according to one embodiment in which a vacuum cleaner is detached from a station. FIG. 17 illustrates a cleaning device shown in FIG. 16 in which a vacuum cleaner is mounted on a station. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner in a cleaning device shown in FIG. 16. FIG. 19 illustrates the vacuum cleaner shown in FIG. 18 from a different angle. FIG. 20 illustrates the internal structure of a station in a cleaning device shown in FIG. 16.

[0130] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the cleaning device (1a) may include a vacuum cleaner (10a) and a station (20a) on which the vacuum cleaner (10a) is mounted. The vacuum cleaner (10a) may be referred to as a robot vacuum cleaner.

[0131] The vacuum cleaner (10a) may be configured to clean while moving along the floor surface. In the following description, the floor surface that the vacuum cleaner (10a) cleans may be referred to as the surface to be cleaned. The vacuum cleaner (10a) may perform dry cleaning and wet cleaning. The vacuum cleaner (10a) may perform only wet cleaning. When performing dry cleaning, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may wipe away dirt from the surface to be cleaned. Here, dirt may collectively refer to foreign substances such as dust, hair, and food crumbs.

[0132] A vacuum cleaner (10a) can be mounted on a station (20a). A vacuum cleaner (10a) can be placed on a station (20a). A vacuum cleaner (10a) can be docked on a station (20a). When a vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked on a station (20a), at least a portion of the vacuum cleaner (10a) can be placed in a receiving space (210a) formed on the station (20a). In the following, the vacuum cleaner (10a) being docked on a station (20a) may have the same meaning as the vacuum cleaner (10a) being placed on a station (20a). The vacuum cleaner (10a) being docked on a station (20a) may have the same meaning as the vacuum cleaner (10a) being mounted on a station (20a).

[0133] The vacuum cleaner (10a) may move to the station (20a) while cleaning or after cleaning is completed. For example, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may move to the station (20a) in at least one of the following cases: when charging is required, when the dirt in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) needs to be emptied, when the water in the water tank (314, FIG. 18) is low, when the moisture content of the mop (360) is low, when washing the mop (360) is required, when sterilization of the mop (360) is required, and when drying of the mop (360) is required.

[0134] The station (20a) can be provided to dock with the vacuum cleaner (10a). The vacuum cleaner (10a) can be docked to the station (20a). The station (20a) can be provided so that the vacuum cleaner (10a) is mounted on the station (20a). The station (20a) can be provided so that the vacuum cleaner (10a) is seated on the station (20a).

[0135] For example, while the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the station (20a) can charge the battery of the vacuum cleaner (10a). For example, while the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the station (20a) can collect dirt collected in the vacuum cleaner dustbin (315) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). For example, while the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the station (20a) can supply water to the water tank (314) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). For example, while the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the station (20a) can supply at least one of water and steam to the mop (360).

[0136] Referring to FIG. 16, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a vacuum cleaner body (310). The vacuum cleaner body (310) may form the overall exterior of the vacuum cleaner (10a). Components constituting the vacuum cleaner (10a) may be accommodated inside the vacuum cleaner body (310). Electrical components may be placed inside the vacuum cleaner body (310).

[0137] Referring to FIG. 19, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a suction port (311). The suction port (311) may be formed on the vacuum cleaner body (310). The suction port (311) may be formed on the lower surface of the vacuum cleaner body (310). The suction port (311) may be formed approximately in the center of the lower surface of the vacuum cleaner body (310). The suction port (311) may be formed through the lower surface of the vacuum cleaner body (310). The suction port (311) may be formed to face the surface to be cleaned. The suction port (311) may be open toward the surface to be cleaned. Dirt on the surface to be cleaned may be sucked in or introduced into the vacuum cleaner body (310) through the suction port (311) along with air. The suction port (311) may be referred to as the vacuum cleaner suction port (311).

[0138] Referring to FIG. 18, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a vacuum cleaner dust bin (315). Dirt and / or air sucked in through the intake port (311) may move to the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315). Dirt sucked in through the intake port (311) may be collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315). Air sucked in through the intake port (311) may be filtered as it passes through the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315). Dirt and air sucked in through the intake port (311) may be separated in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315).

[0139] The vacuum cleaner (10a) may include an exhaust port (312). The exhaust port (312) may be formed in the vacuum cleaner body (310). The exhaust port (312) may be formed on the rear side of the vacuum cleaner body (310). Air sucked in through the intake port (311) may be filtered inside the vacuum cleaner body (310) and then discharged to the outside of the vacuum cleaner (10a) through the exhaust port (312). A filter may be provided inside the vacuum cleaner body (310) to filter out dirt that enters along with the air through the intake port (311). The exhaust port (312) may be provided in multiple numbers. Each of the multiple exhaust ports (312) may be composed of multiple holes. The exhaust port (312) may be referred to as the vacuum cleaner exhaust port (312).

[0140] The vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a vacuum cleaner motor (17a, FIG. 25). The vacuum cleaner motor (17a) may generate suction force. By the suction force generated by the vacuum cleaner motor (17a), air and dirt may be sucked into the vacuum cleaner (10a) through the suction port (311). By the suction force generated by the vacuum cleaner motor (17a), the air and dirt sucked into the vacuum cleaner (10a) may be filtered by a filter, and the air from which dirt has been removed may be discharged to the outside of the vacuum cleaner (10a) through the discharge port. The vacuum cleaner motor (17a) may be placed on the air passage formed between the suction port (311) and the discharge port (312). The filter may be placed on the air passage formed between the suction port (311) and the discharge port (312). The vacuum cleaner motor (17a) may be referred to as a vacuum cleaner suction motor.

[0141] Referring to FIG. 19, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a driving device (320) for driving the vacuum cleaner (10a). The driving device (320) may be mounted on the vacuum cleaner body (310). The driving device (320) may be provided to move the vacuum cleaner body (310). The driving device (320) may include a pair of first wheels (321). The driving device (320) may include a driving motor that provides power to rotate the pair of first wheels (321). At least one of the pair of first wheels (321) may be rotated by the driving motor. By rotating at least one of the first wheels (321), the vacuum cleaner (10a) may move forward, backward, and change direction of movement. The driving device (320) may further include a second wheel (322). The second wheel (322) may be provided for stable driving of the vacuum cleaner (10a). The second wheel (322) may be provided on the lower rear side of the vacuum cleaner body (310). The second wheel (322) may be provided so as not to be supplied with separate power. The first wheel (321) may be referred to as the main wheel. The second wheel (322) may be referred to as the auxiliary wheel.

[0142] The vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a battery. The battery may be rechargeable. The battery may supply power required to operate the vacuum cleaner (10a).

[0143] The vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a vacuum cleaner charging terminal (351). The vacuum cleaner (10a) charging terminal (351) may be electrically connected to a battery. While the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the vacuum cleaner charging terminal (351) of the vacuum cleaner (10a) may be electrically connected to the station charging terminal of the station (20a). As the vacuum cleaner charging terminal (351) is electrically connected to the station charging terminal, the battery of the vacuum cleaner (10a) may be charged. While the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the battery may be charged.

[0144] The vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a mop (360). The vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a mop motor provided to rotate the mop (360). The mop (360) can clean the surface to be cleaned by rotating it by the mop motor. The mop (360) can be detachably mounted to the lower part of the vacuum cleaner body (310). The mop (360) may be rotatably provided relative to the vacuum cleaner body (310). The mop (360) can wipe away dirt or stains from the surface to be cleaned. For example, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a pair of mops (360). There is no limit to the number of mops (360), and one mop (360) or three or more mops (360) may be provided. The mop (360) may be referred to as a cleaning pad or a wet pad.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 18, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a water tank (314) provided to supply water to a mop (360). The mop (360) may receive water from the water tank (314) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). The mop (360) may receive water from a station (20a). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), water from a water tank provided in the station (20a) may be supplied to the water tank (314) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). For example, if the moisture content of the mop (360) decreases while the vacuum cleaner (10a) is performing cleaning, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may return to the station (20a) and be docked to the station (20a). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the station (20a) can supply water to the water tank (314) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the station (20a) can wash the mop (360) by supplying water and steam to the mop (360). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the vacuum cleaner (10a) can rotate the mop (360) by operating the mop motor.

[0146] Referring to FIG. 19, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may include a water inlet (340). The water inlet (340) may be formed in the vacuum cleaner body (310). The water inlet (340) may be formed at a location adjacent to the rear end of the vacuum cleaner body (310), but is not limited thereto. When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), water from the station (20a) may flow into the vacuum cleaner (10a) through the water inlet (340). The water flowing into the water inlet (340) may be stored in the water tank (314) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the water inlet (340) of the vacuum cleaner (10a) may be connected to the water supply unit of the station (20a).

[0147] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the station (20a) may include a station body (210). The station body (210) may form the overall appearance of the station (20a). The station body (210) may form a receiving space (210a) for receiving at least a portion of the vacuum cleaner (10a).

[0148] The station (20a) may further include a base (220). The base (220) may be detachably coupled to the station body (210).

[0149] The base (220) can guide the vacuum cleaner (10a) so that at least a portion of the vacuum cleaner (10a) is received in the receiving space (210a) of the station body (210). The base (220) may include a guide surface (221) inclined with respect to the floor surface so that the vacuum cleaner (10a) can move into the receiving space (210a) which is spaced upward from the floor surface. For example, the guide surface (221) may be provided to be inclined upward along the direction in which the vacuum cleaner (10a) enters the station body (210). One end of the guide surface (221) may be provided to be in contact with the floor surface. The other end of the guide surface (221) may be connected to the receiving space (210a) or placed inside the receiving space (210a).

[0150] Referring to FIG. 20, the station (20a) may include a washing chamber (230). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), a mop (360) may be accommodated in the washing chamber (230). The washing chamber (230) may refer to a specific space in which the mop (360) is accommodated when the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a). The washing chamber (230) may refer to a space in which the mop (360) is cleaned. The washing chamber (230) may form a space corresponding to the shape of the mop (360).

[0151] The washing chamber (230) may be provided to receive water. The washing chamber (230) may have a shape for holding water. When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the mop (360) may be washed by the water contained in the washing chamber (230). The water in the washing chamber (230) may be supplied from a water tank.

[0152] The washing chamber (230) may be formed inside the receiving space (210a) of the station body (210). The washing chamber (230) may be formed in the base (220). The washing chamber (230) may be formed on the upper surface adjacent to the top of the base (220) as inside the receiving space (210a). The washing chamber (230) may be formed by at least a portion of the upper surface of the base (220) being recessed downward. As described above, the washing chamber (230) may be formed to have a shape corresponding to the mop (360). For example, the mop (360) may have a disc shape, and the washing chamber (230) may have a disc or cylinder shape.

[0153] The station (20) may include a washing frame (240). The washing frame (240) may be detachably mounted to the washing chamber (230). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the washing frame (240) may be arranged to come into contact with the mop (360). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the vacuum cleaner (10a) may rotate the mop (360). A plurality of protrusions may be provided on the upper surface of the washing frame (240) arranged to come into contact with the mop (360). As the mop (360) rotates while in contact with the washing frame (240), the mop (360) may be cleaned by friction between the plurality of protrusions and the mop (360).

[0154] The station (20a) may include a dirt suction port (224). The dirt suction port (224) may be formed in the base (220). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the dirt suction port (224) may be in communication with the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). Through the dirt suction port (224), dirt collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) may be moved into the station (20a). The dirt suction port (224) may be referred to as the station dirt suction port (224).

[0155] The station (20a) may include a station motor (225). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the station motor (225) may generate a suction force to suck up dirt from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315). The station motor (225) may be provided to provide a suction force to the dirt suction port (224). By the suction force of the station motor (225), the dirt in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) may move along the dirt suction port (224) and the dust suction path (407) and be collected in the station dust bin (270). By the suction force generated by the station motor (225), the exhaust port may suck air into the station (20a) and discharge air that has passed through the exhaust filter to the outside. The station motor (225) may be referred to as the station suction motor (225).

[0156] The station (20a) may include a heater. The heater may be placed inside the station body (210). The heater may be placed at the rear side inside the station body (210) and may be placed adjacent to the bottom inside the station body (210).

[0157] The heater can generate hot water and / or steam. The heater can generate hot water and / or steam using water stored in a water tank. The heater can generate hot water and / or steam by receiving water stored in a water tank. For example, the heater can heat water to 40°C or higher, or heat it to 100°C or higher to turn it into steam. The hot water and / or steam generated by the heater can be supplied to a cleaning chamber.

[0158] The station (20a) may include a station (20a) charging terminal (218). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the station (20a) charging terminal (218) may be electrically connected to the vacuum cleaner charging terminal (351). As the station (20a) charging terminal (218) and the vacuum cleaner charging terminal (351) are electrically connected, the battery of the vacuum cleaner (10a) may be charged. In other words, the vacuum cleaner (10a) may be charged while docked to the station (20a).

[0159] The station (20a) may include a water supply unit (217). The water supply unit (217) may receive water stored in a water tank and supply it to the vacuum cleaner (10a). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the water supply unit (217) of the station (20a) may be connected to the water inlet (340) of the vacuum cleaner (10a). Water discharged from the water supply unit (217) may flow into the water inlet (340). Water flowing in through the water inlet (340) may be stored in the water tank (314) of the vacuum cleaner (10a).

[0160] FIG. 21 shows part of the internal structure of the station in the cleaning device illustrated in FIG. 16 from a different angle. FIG. 22 shows the first flow path switching member and the second flow path switching member in an open state in a heating device according to one embodiment. FIG. 23 shows the first flow path switching member and the second flow path switching member in a closed state in the heating device illustrated in FIG. 21.

[0161] Referring to FIGS. 21 to 23, a station (20a) of a cleaning device (1a) according to one embodiment may include a heating device (400). The heating device (400) may be placed inside the station body (210). The heating device (400) may be placed at the rear side inside the station body (210) and may be placed adjacent to the bottom inside the station body (210). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0162] A heating device (400) may be provided to heat air. High-temperature air heated by the heating device (400) may be introduced into the station body (210). The heating device (400) may heat the air to 50°C or higher. The heating device (400) may heat the air to 50°C or higher to remove pests. For example, the heating device (400) may heat the introduced air to 50°C to 80°C.

[0163] When the heating device (400) is operated, high-temperature air heated in the heating device (400) can be introduced into the station dust bin (270) by the suction force generated by the station motor (225). The high-temperature air may refer to air heated to 50°C or higher by the heating device (400).

[0164] Mold and pests contained in foreign matter sucked in from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) can be stored in the station dust bin (270). If mold and pests that have entered the station dust bin (270) are stored inside the station dust bin (270) for a long period of time, mold and pests may breed inside the station dust bin (270). In particular, if the temperature inside the station dust bin (270) is high and humid, the breeding ability of mold and pests increases. For example, during the hot and humid summer season, and when foreign matter containing moisture from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) enters the station dust bin (270), the breeding ability of mold and pests inside the station dust bin (270) may increase.

[0165] According to the present disclosure, the station (20a) includes a heating device (400) so that mold and pests inside the station dust bin (270) can be removed and the proliferation of mold and pests inside the station dust bin (270) can be suppressed. When air heated by the heating device (400) is introduced into the station dust bin (270), mold and pests can be removed by the high-temperature air. When air heated by the heating device (400) is introduced into the station dust bin (270), moisture inside the station dust bin (270) can be removed, and thereby the inside of the station dust bin (270) becomes dry, and the proliferation of mold and pests can be suppressed.

[0166] At regular intervals or according to a user's command, the heating device (400) is operated, and the station motor (225) is operated so that air heated by the heating device (400) can be sucked into the station dust bin (270). The above state may be referred to as the heating mode below. Blocking the inflow of air passing through the heating device (400) into the station dust bin (270) by the flow path switching member (410), and operating the station motor (225) to suck the dirt collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) into the station dust bin (270) may be referred to as the dust discharge mode.

[0167] The following description of the heating mode and dust exhaust mode is as described above.

[0168] Referring to FIGS. 22 to 23, a heating device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a heater (402), a heater case (401), a blower (408), a first flow path switching motor (411a), a second flow path switching motor (411b), a first flow path switching member (410a), and a second flow path switching member (410b).

[0169] The heating device (400) may include a heater case (401) provided to accommodate a heater (402). Inside the heater case (401), a heater (402) configured to convert electric power into heat may be provided. There is no limitation on the type of heater (402), but for example, the heater (402) may include a fin tube heater having a plurality of fins to expand the heat exchange area.

[0170] The heater case (401) may include an air inlet (403) through which air is introduced and an air outlet (404) through which air is discharged. Air introduced into the heater case (401) through the air inlet of the heater case (401) is heated by the heater (402) and then supplied to the guide duct (405) through the air outlet (404) located at the rear end of the heater (402). In the heating mode, the air discharged through the air outlet (404) may travel along the guide duct (405) and be introduced into the station dust bin (270). In the wet mop drying mode, the air discharged through the air outlet (404) may pass through the guide duct (405) to the wet mop drying path (406) and be supplied to the washing chamber (230).

[0171] Referring to FIG. 22, the air passage from the heating device (400) to the station dust bin (270) in heating mode is described.

[0172] In the heating mode, as described above, the station motor (225) may operate at a low rotational speed. The low rotational speed of the station motor (225) may mean a rotational speed that generates an air flow rate such that the air heated in the heating device (400) can maintain a temperature of 50°C or higher up to the station dust bin (270). As described above, the rotational speed of the station motor (225) in the heating mode may be lower than the rotational speed of the station motor (225) in the dust discharge mode.

[0173] The heater case (401) may include a guide duct (405) provided to guide the flow of air heated by the heater (402) to the station dust bin (270). In the dust discharge mode, foreign matter collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) may pass through the guide duct (405) and flow into the station dust bin (270). In the heating mode, air flowing into the heating device (400) may be heated as it passes through the heater (402). The air heated as it passes through the heater (402) may be discharged through the air outlet (404) and flow into the guide duct (405). The high-temperature air flowing into the guide duct (405) may flow into the station dust bin (270). The guide duct (405) may include an air outlet (404).

[0174] Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, the heater case (401) may include a mop drying channel (406). A heating device (400) may be provided to generate drying air for drying a mop (360). The mop drying channel (406) may be provided to connect one side of a guide duct (405) with a washing chamber (230). The heating device (400) may be provided to supply drying air to the washing chamber (230). The drying air generated by the heating device (400) may be supplied to the washing chamber (230) through the mop drying channel (406). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the drying air generated by the heating device (400) may pass through the mop drying channel (406) and be supplied to the mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230). The dry air generated by the heating device (400) may have relatively low humidity. The dry air generated by the heating device (400) may have a relatively high temperature. For example, after washing and / or sterilizing the mop (360), the station (20a) may supply dry air to the mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230).

[0175] The heater case (401) may include a dust suction channel (407). One side of the dust suction channel (407) may be connected to the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315), and the other side of the dust suction channel (407) may be connected to the station dust bin (270). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the dirt in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) may move along the dust suction channel (407) and be collected in the station dust bin (270) by the suction force of the station motor (225).

[0176] The guide duct (405) can connect the mop drying path (406) and the dust suction path (407). In the heating mode, air heated by passing through the heater (402) can move along the guide duct (405) by the suction force of the station motor (225) and move along the dust suction path (407) to the station dust bin (270). In the dust discharge mode, dirt in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) can move along the dust suction path (407) by the suction force of the station motor (225) and be collected in the station dust bin (270).

[0177] The heating device (400) may include a blower (408). The blower (408) may be configured to regulate the airflow so that dry air heated by the heater (402) moves along the mop drying path (406) to the washing chamber (230). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the dry air heated by the heater (402) may be supplied by the blower (408) to the mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230).

[0178] The heating device (400) may include a first flow path switching member (410a) and a second flow path switching member (410b). The first flow path switching member (410a) and the second flow path switching member (410b) may be, for example, plate-shaped, cylindrical-shaped, or bead-shaped. However, they are not limited thereto.

[0179] The heating device (400) may include a first flow path switching member (410a). The first flow path switching member (410a) may allow or block air heated in the heating device (400) from moving along the mop drying flow path (406) to be supplied to the mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230). For example, the first flow path switching member (410a) may be opened in the heating mode so that air heated in the heating device (400) moves along the guide duct (405) and is supplied to the station dust bin (270). When the first flow path switching member (410a) is opened, the mop drying flow path (406) through which air moves from the heater (402) to the washing chamber (230) may be closed. The first flow path switching member (410a) may be closed in the mop drying mode. When the first flow path switching member (410a) is closed, the mop drying path (406) can be opened so that drying air heated by the heater (402) can be supplied along the mop drying path (406) to the mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230). That is, the first flow path switching member (410a) can open or close the flow of air flowing from the heater (402) to the mop drying path (406).

[0180] The heating device (400) may include a second flow path switching member (410b). The second flow path switching member (410b) may allow or block air heated in the heating device (400) from flowing into the station dust bin (270). For example, in the heating mode, the second flow path switching member (410b) may be opened to allow air heated in the heating device (400) to flow into the station dust bin (270). When the second flow path switching member (410b) is opened, the dust suction flow path (407) through which dirt moves from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) to the station dust bin (270) may be closed. In the dust discharge mode, the second flow path switching member (410b) may be closed to allow dirt collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) to flow into the station dust bin (270). When the second flow path switching member (410b) is closed, the flow path through which heated air travels from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) to the station dust bin (270) can be opened. That is, the second flow path switching member (410b) can open or close the flow of air traveling from the heater (402) along the guide duct (405) to the dust suction flow path (407).

[0181] The heating device (400) may include a first flow path switching motor (411a). A first flow path switching member (410a) may be connected to the first flow path switching motor (411a). The first flow path switching motor (411a) may provide power to operate the first flow path switching member (410a). The first flow path switching member (410a) may allow or block air heated by the heater (402) from flowing into the guide duct (405) based on the operation of the first flow path switching motor (411a).

[0182] The heating device (400) may include a second flow path switching motor (411b). A second flow path switching member (410b) may be connected to the second flow path switching motor (411b). The second flow path switching motor (411b) may provide power to operate the second flow path switching member (410b). The second flow path switching member (410b) may allow or block air heated by the heater (402) to move along the guide duct (405) and flow into the dust suction flow path (407) based on the operation of the second flow path switching motor (411b).

[0183] A control circuit (432) will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23.

[0184] According to one embodiment, the heating device (400) may further include a control circuit (432, FIG. 25) configured to control the on / off and output of the heater (402). The heating device (400) may further include a temperature sensor (433, FIG. 25) configured to measure the temperature inside the heating device (400). The control circuit (432) may be connected to the heater (402) and the temperature sensor (433). The control circuit (432) may be configured to receive the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (433). The control circuit (432) may turn off the heater (402) when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (433) exceeds a preset value. The control circuit (432) may reduce the power consumption of the heater (402) when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor (433) exceeds a preset value. Through this, a fire that may occur due to the heater (402) overheating can be prevented in advance.

[0185] The heating device (400) may further include a bimetal that is arranged to bend as the temperature rises. The bimetal may be arranged to contact at least one of the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the heater (402). When the temperature of the heater (402) exceeds a predetermined value, the bimetal bends, thereby cutting off the power supply to the heater (402). This prevents a fire that may occur due to the heater (402) overheating.

[0186] FIG. 22 illustrates a heating mode. The heating mode is described in detail below. The heating device (400) operates at a preset periodic interval or according to a user's command, and the station motor (225) operates so that air heated by the heating device (400) can be sucked into the station dust bin (270). In the heating mode, the second flow path switching member (410b) can be opened to block the inflow of dirt and air from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) to the station dust bin (270) and to allow air heated by the heater (402) to be sucked into the station dust bin (270). In the heating mode, the first flow path switching member (410a) can be opened to block the air heated by the heater (402) from moving along the mop drying flow path (406) and being supplied to the washing chamber (230) and to allow air heated by the heater (402) to be sucked into the station dust bin (270). That is, when the first flow path switching member (410a) is opened, the supply of air heated by the heater (402) to the cleaning chamber (230) can be blocked, and when the second flow path switching member (410b) is opened, the inflow of dirt from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) into the station dust bin (270) can be blocked. In the heating mode, the air heated by the heater (402) can be allowed to flow into the station dust bin (270). That is, when the first flow path switching member (410a) and the second flow path switching member (410b) are opened, the inflow of dirt from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) into the station dust bin (270) is blocked, and the air heated by the heater (402) from the heating device (400) can be allowed to move along the guide duct (405) and flow into the station dust bin (270).

[0187] FIG. 23 illustrates a dust discharge mode and a wet mop drying mode. The dust discharge mode is described in detail below. When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked to the station (20a), the station motor (225) is operated so that dirt collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) can be sucked into the station dust bin (270). In the dust discharge mode, the second flow path switching member (410b) can be closed to allow dirt to flow from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) to the station dust bin (270) and to block air heated by the heater (402) from being sucked into the station dust bin (270). In the dust discharge mode, the second flow path switching member (410b) can be closed so that dirt collected in the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) can be sucked into the station dust bin (270). When the second Euro switching member (410b) is closed, the air heated by the heater (402) is blocked from flowing into the station dust bin (270).

[0188] The wet mop drying mode is described in detail. A heating device (400) may be provided to generate drying air for drying a wet mop (360). The heating device (400) may be provided to supply drying air to a washing chamber (230). The drying air generated by the heating device (400) may travel along the wet mop drying path (406) to the washing chamber (230). When the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), the drying air generated by the heating device (400) may travel along the wet mop drying path (406) and be supplied to the wet mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230). The drying air generated by the heating device (400) may have relatively low humidity. The drying air generated by the heating device (400) may have a relatively high temperature. The drying air may be referred to as hot air or drying air. For example, after washing and / or sterilizing the mop (360), the station (20a) can supply drying air to the mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230).

[0189] In the wet mop drying mode, when the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a), drying air generated by the heating device (400) can travel along the wet mop drying path (406) and be supplied to the washing chamber (230). In the wet mop (360) drying mode, the first path switching member (410a) can be closed so that drying air generated by the heating device (400) is supplied to the washing chamber (230) along the wet mop drying path (406). That is, when the vacuum cleaner (10a) is docked at the station (20a) and the first path switching member (410a) is closed, drying air heated by the heater (402) can travel along the wet mop drying path (406) and be supplied to the wet mop (360) placed in the washing chamber (230).

[0190] FIG. 24 is a control block diagram of a cleaning device according to one embodiment.

[0191] The station body (40) of the station (3) may include a control unit (130) provided to control the station motor (81). The control unit (130) may be connected to a station connector (134). The station connector (134) may be connected to a vacuum cleaner connector (141) when the vacuum cleaner body (10) is mounted on the station (3). The control unit (130) may be provided to turn the station motor (81) on / off and may be provided to adjust the rotational speed of the station motor (81).

[0192] The control unit (130) can control the station motor (81) to operate at a low rotational speed in the heating mode. The control unit (130) can control the station motor (81) to operate at a high rotational speed in the dust discharge mode so that when the vacuum cleaner body (10) is mounted on the station (3), foreign matter inside the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) is moved to the station dust bin (71).

[0193] The control unit (130) can control the station motor (81) to lower the internal temperature of the station dust bin (71) after the heating mode is performed. After air heated by the heater (102) is introduced into the station dust bin (71) by the station motor (81), the operation of the heater (102) can be stopped when the heating mode is completed. The control unit (130) can control the operation of the station motor (81) so that when the operation of the heater (102) is stopped after air heated by the heater (120) is introduced into the station dust bin (71) by the station motor (81), ambient air is introduced into the station dust bin (71) by the station motor (81) to lower the internal temperature of the station dust bin (71).

[0194] The station body (40) may include an input unit (131) that receives input from a user. The user can select a heating mode or a dust discharge mode by operating the input unit (131).

[0195] A control unit (130) may be provided to control the operation of a heater (102), a flow path switching motor (111), and a cover member (61). Based on receiving an operation command that commands the operation of the heater (102) through an input unit (131), the control unit (130) may control the cover member (61) to block or allow air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (20) to flow into the station (3) when the vacuum cleaner (2) is mounted on the station (3). The control unit (130) may control the flow path switching motor (111) to block or allow the air heated by the heater (102) to flow into the guide duct (105).

[0196] FIG. 25 is a control block diagram of a cleaning device according to another embodiment.

[0197] The station body (210) of the station (20a) may include a control unit (430) provided to control the station motor (225). The control unit (430) may be connected to a station connector (434). The station connector (434) may be connected to a vacuum cleaner connector (441) when the vacuum cleaner body (10a) is mounted on the station (20a). The control unit (430) may be provided to turn the station motor (225) on / off and may be provided to adjust the rotational speed of the station motor (225).

[0198] The control unit (430) can control the station motor (225) to operate at a low rotational speed in the heating mode. The control unit (430) can control the station motor (225) to operate at a high rotational speed in the dust discharge mode so that when the vacuum cleaner body (10a) is mounted on the station (20a), foreign matter inside the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) is moved to the station dust bin (270).

[0199] The control unit (430) can control the station motor (225) to lower the internal temperature of the station dust bin (270) after the heating mode is performed. After air heated by the heater (402) is introduced into the station dust bin (270) by the station motor (225), the operation of the heater (402) can be stopped when the heating mode is completed. The control unit (430) can control the operation of the station motor (225) so that when the operation of the heater (402) is stopped after air heated by the heater (402) is introduced into the station dust bin (270) by the station motor (225), ambient air is introduced into the station dust bin (270) by the station motor (225) to lower the internal temperature of the station dust bin (270).

[0200] The station body (210) may include an input unit (431) that receives input from a user. The user can select a heating mode or a dust discharge mode by operating the input unit (431).

[0201] The control unit (430) may be configured to control the operation of the heater (402), the first flow path switching motor (411a), and the second flow path switching motor (411b). Based on receiving an operation command that commands the operation of the heater (402) through the input unit (431), the control unit (430) may control the second flow path switching motor (411b) to block or allow air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin (315) to flow into the station (20a) when the vacuum cleaner (10a) is mounted on the station (20a). The control unit (430) may control the first flow path switching motor (411a) to block or allow the air heated by the heater (402) to flow into the mop drying flow path (406).

[0202] Through the above process, high-temperature air of 50°C or higher can be introduced into the station dust bin (71, 270) of the station (3, 20a). When air of 50°C or higher, heated by the heating device (100, 400), is introduced into the station dust bin (71, 270), mold and pests inside the station dust bin (71, 270) can be removed by the high-temperature air. When air of 50°C or higher, heated by the heating device (100, 400), is introduced into the station dust bin (71, 270), moisture inside the station dust bin (71, 270) can be removed, and through this, the inside of the station dust bin (71, 270) becomes dry, thereby suppressing the proliferation of mold and pests.

[0203] A cleaning device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a vacuum cleaner comprising a vacuum cleaner dust bin and a station provided for the vacuum cleaner to be mounted thereon. The station includes a station motor, a station dust bin provided for storing foreign matter sucked from the vacuum cleaner dust bin by the station motor, and a heating device mounted on the station and provided for heating air. Based on the operation of the station motor, air heated by the heating device may be introduced into the station dust bin. The heating device includes a flow path switching member provided to allow or block the introduction of heated air into the station dust bin.

[0204] The heating device may further include a heater configured to generate heat, an air inlet for air to enter and an air outlet for air to be discharged, and a heater case configured to accommodate the heater inside.

[0205] The heater case includes a guide duct provided to guide the flow of air heated by the heater to the station dust bin, and the guide duct may include the air outlet.

[0206] The heating device further includes a flow path switching motor, and the flow path switching member is connected to the flow path switching motor, and the flow path switching member may be configured to allow or block air heated by the heater from flowing into the guide duct based on the operation of the flow path switching motor.

[0207] The heating device may be provided between the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

[0208] The guide duct is provided on one side of the heater case so as to be positioned between the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station, and the heater can be accommodated on the other side of the heater case so that air heated by the heater flows into the guide duct.

[0209] The heater may include a plurality of fins to increase the contact area with the air entering through the air inlet.

[0210] The station may further include a cover member provided to allow or block air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin from entering the station when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

[0211] It may further include a control unit arranged to control the operation of the heater, the Euro switching motor, and the cover member, and an input unit that receives input from a user.

[0212] Based on receiving an operation command that commands the operation of the heater through the input unit, the control unit can control the cover member to block air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin from entering the interior of the station when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the vacuum cleaner station, control the flow path switching motor to allow air heated by the heater to flow through the guide duct, and operate the station motor so that air heated by the heater is introduced into the interior of the station dust bin by the station motor.

[0213] The above control unit can control the operation of the station motor so that air heated by the heater is introduced into the station dust bin by the station motor, then stops the operation of the heater, and room temperature air is introduced into the station dust bin by the station motor to lower the internal temperature of the station dust bin.

[0214] The heating device further includes a temperature sensor configured to measure the internal temperature of the heating device, and the control unit may stop the operation of the heating device or reduce the power of the heater when the internal temperature of the heating device measured by the temperature sensor exceeds a predetermined value.

[0215] The above control unit is provided to control the rotational speed of the station motor, and when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station and the flow path switching member blocks the air heated by the heater from flowing into the guide duct, the station motor is controlled to operate at a first rotational speed or higher, and when the flow path switching member allows the air heated by the heater to flow into the guide duct, the station motor is controlled to operate at a second rotational speed or lower than the first rotational speed.

[0216] The above vacuum cleaner further includes a mop, and the heating device further includes a blower installed at the top of the heater, a mop drying path that guides air heated in the heater to the mop to dry the mop, and a dust suction path that connects the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin, and the guide duct may be connected to the mop drying path and the dust suction path.

[0217] The heating device further includes a first flow path switching motor and a second flow path switching motor, and the flow path switching member includes the first flow path switching member and the second flow path switching member, the first flow path switching member is connected to the first flow path switching motor and the second flow path switching member is connected to the second flow path switching motor, and the first flow path switching member is configured to allow or block air heated by the heater from flowing into the mop drying flow path based on the operation of the first flow path switching motor, and the second flow path switching member is configured to allow or block air heated by the heater from flowing into the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin based on the operation of the second flow path switching motor when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

[0218] A cleaning device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a vacuum cleaner comprising a vacuum cleaner dust bin and a station provided for the vacuum cleaner to be mounted thereon. The station includes a station motor, a station dust bin provided for separating and storing foreign matter sucked from the vacuum cleaner dust bin by the station motor, and a heating device mounted on the station and provided for heating air. Air heated by the heating device may be introduced into the station dust bin based on the operation of the station motor. The heating device includes a heater provided for generating heat and a guide duct provided for guiding the flow of air heated by the heater to the station dust bin.

[0219] The heating device further comprises a flow path switching motor and a flow path switching member configured to allow or block heated air from flowing into the dustbin of the station, wherein the flow path switching member is connected to the flow path switching motor and configured to allow or block air heated by the heater from flowing into the guide duct based on the operation of the flow path switching motor.

[0220] The heating device further includes a heater case formed to accommodate the heater inside, the heater case including an air inlet for air to enter and an air outlet for air to be discharged, the guide duct including the air outlet, and the heating device may be provided between the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

[0221] The station may further include a cover member provided to allow or block air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin from entering the station when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

[0222] The above vacuum cleaner further includes a mop, and the heating device may include a blower installed on the top of the heater, a mop drying path that guides air heated by the heater to the mop to dry the mop, a dust suction path connecting the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin, a first path switching motor and a second path switching motor, a first path switching member connected to the first path switching motor, and a second path switching member connected to the second path switching motor. The guide duct is connected to the mop drying path and the dust suction path, and the first path switching member is provided to allow or block the flow of air heated by the heater into the mop drying path based on the operation of the first path switching motor, and the second path switching member may be provided to allow or block the flow of air heated by the heater into the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin based on the operation of the second path switching motor when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

[0223] According to the present disclosure, a cleaning device capable of preventing the breeding of mold and / or pests inside a dustbin can be provided.

[0224] According to the present disclosure, a cleaning device can be provided that removes moisture from inside a dustbin by supplying high-temperature air into the dustbin, thereby preventing the breeding of mold and / or pests inside the dustbin.

[0225] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims.

Claims

1. A vacuum cleaner including a dustbin; and A station provided for mounting the above-mentioned vacuum cleaner; comprising, The above station is, Station motor; A station dust bin provided to store foreign matter sucked in by the station motor from the above vacuum cleaner dust bin; and A heating device mounted on the above station and arranged to heat air; comprising, Based on the operation of the above station motor, air heated by the heating device flows into the inside of the station dustbin, and The above heating device is a cleaning device comprising a flow path switching member configured to allow or block heated air from flowing into the dustbin of the station.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above heating device is, A heater configured to generate heat; and A cleaning device comprising a heater case formed to accommodate the heater inside, and forming an air inlet for air to enter and an air outlet for air to exit.

3. In Paragraph 2, The heater case comprises a guide duct arranged to guide the flow of air heated by the heater to the station dustbin; and The above guide duct is a cleaning device including the above air outlet.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above heating device further includes a Euro switching motor, The above Euro switching member is connected to the above Euro switching motor, and The above Euro switching member is a cleaning device configured to allow or block air heated by the heater from flowing into the guide duct based on the operation of the above Euro switching motor.

5. In Paragraph 4, The heating device is a cleaning device provided between the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above guide duct is provided on one side of the heater case so as to be positioned between the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station, and The above heater is a cleaning device housed on the other side of the heater case so that air heated by the heater flows into the guide duct.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, The above heater is a cleaning device comprising a plurality of fins to increase the contact area with air entering through the air inlet.

8. In Paragraph 5, The above station is a cleaning device further comprising a cover member provided to allow or block air and foreign matter from the dust bin of the vacuum cleaner from entering the interior of the station when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

9. In Paragraph 8, A control unit provided to control the operation of the above heater, the above Euro switching motor, and the above cover member; and A cleaning device further comprising an input unit that receives input from a user.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above control unit is, Based on receiving an operation command that commands the operation of the heater through the above input unit, When the above vacuum cleaner is mounted on the above vacuum cleaner station, the cover member is controlled to block air and foreign matter from the vacuum cleaner dust bin from entering the interior of the station, and Control the flow path switching motor to allow air heated by the above heater to flow into the guide duct, and A cleaning device that operates the station motor so that air heated by the heater is introduced into the interior of the station dustbin by the station motor.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above control unit is, After the air heated by the above heater is introduced into the interior of the station dustbin by the station motor, the operation of the heater is stopped, and A cleaning device that controls the operation of the station motor so that ambient air is introduced into the station dustbin by the station motor to lower the internal temperature of the station dustbin.

12. In any one of paragraphs 9 through 11, The heating device further includes a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature inside the heating device, The above control unit is a cleaning device that stops the operation of the heating device or reduces the power consumption of the heater when the temperature inside the heating device measured by the temperature sensor exceeds a predetermined value.

13. In Paragraph 9, The above control unit is, It is configured to control the rotational speed of the above-mentioned station motor, and When the above vacuum cleaner is mounted on the above station and the above flow switching member blocks the air heated by the heater from flowing into the guide duct, the station motor is controlled to operate at a first rotational speed or higher, and A cleaning device that controls the station motor to operate at a second rotational speed lower than the first rotational speed when the above-mentioned Euro switching member allows air heated by the heater to flow into the guide duct.

14. In Paragraph 3, The above vacuum cleaner further includes a wet mop, and The above heating device is, A blower installed at the top of the above heater; A mop drying channel that guides air heated by the heater to the mop to dry the mop; and It further includes a dust suction path connecting the above vacuum cleaner dust bin and the above station dust bin, The above guide duct is a cleaning device connected to the above mop drying path and the above dust suction path.

15. In Paragraph 14, The above heating device further includes a first Euro switching motor and a second Euro switching motor, The above-mentioned Euro conversion member includes a first Euro conversion member and a second Euro conversion member, and The first Euro switching member is connected to the first Euro switching motor, and the second Euro switching member is connected to the second Euro switching motor, and The first Euro switching member is configured to allow or block air heated by the heater from flowing into the mop drying path based on the operation of the first Euro switching motor, and The above second Euro switching member is a cleaning device configured to allow or block air heated by the heater from flowing into the vacuum cleaner dust bin and the station dust bin based on the operation of the second Euro switching motor when the vacuum cleaner is mounted on the station.

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