KR102270813B1 - Vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cyclone vacuum cleaner in which polluted air vacuum sucked through a polluted air suction member is spirally introduced into water and mixed with water to remove liquid, foreign substances, dust, and dirt from polluted air.

Description

A vacuum cleaner capable of sucking moisture {VACUUM CLEANER}

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner provided with a polluted air suction member that is rotatably coupled to the lower end of a body assembly on which a handle is mounted and that sucks polluted air including liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt on the floor by the suction force of the vacuum motor. In the present invention, it is connected to communicate with the polluted air suction member and is filled with water at a predetermined height, so that the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member is put into the water, and the liquid and foreign substances in the polluted air are in direct contact with the water. It relates to a vacuum cleaner capable of suctioning moisture, characterized in that a mixer for removing and purifying dust and dirt is detachably coupled to a body assembly.

A general vacuum cleaner includes a main body, a connecting hose connected to the main body, a plurality of extension tubes connected to the connecting hoses, and a suction port connected to the ends of the extension tubes. is connected to the connecting hose. In addition, a dust collecting chamber is provided inside the main body, and a filter for collecting contaminants such as dust is detachably housed in the dust collecting chamber.

In such a conventional vacuum cleaner, dirt is sucked together with suction air through a suction port by the suction power of a vacuum motor installed inside the body, and the suction air and dirt are introduced into the body through an extension pipe and a connection hose, and the dirt The silver was collected in the filter housed in the dust collection chamber of the main body, and the intake air was discharged to the outside of the main body through the paper filter.

However, in the conventional vacuum cleaner, since dust and dirt sucked together with air through the suction port are all collected in one filter housed in the dust collection chamber of the main body, the filter is easily filled with dirt. Since the suction power of the cotton vacuum cleaner is lowered and the motor is overloaded, it is inconvenient to change the filter frequently.

In addition, the conventional vacuum cleaner has a fatal problem in that fine dust among the dust sucked through the suction port passes through the filter and is discharged into the air as it is. That is, dust having a size larger than a certain size in the air that was inhaled with the high-pressure air is caught in the filter, but fine dust smaller than a certain size passes through the filter as it is and is discharged back into the air. Since the fine dust emitted into the atmosphere is very light, it floats in the air for a long time and eventually enters the body through the respiratory system. According to recent research results, the fine dust penetrates deeply into the lungs through the respiratory tract, and once inside the body Since fine dust that enters the air is not well discharged, it has a more adverse effect on health than large dust. Therefore, in order to safely use a convenient vacuum cleaner, it was necessary to prevent the scattering of fine addresses to the outside.

In order to solve the problems of conventional general vacuum cleaners, cyclones such as Patent Publication No. 10-2009-0026208 (published on March 11, 2009) and Patent Publication No. 10-1176057 (date of August 16, 2012), etc. A vacuum cleaner having a dust collector (centrifuge) has been proposed.

The cyclone vacuum cleaner, which uses centrifugal force to separate particles in the fluid, primarily filters and collects relatively large particles of dirt sucked in through the suction port before it flows into the paper filter of the cleaner body, thereby reducing the amount of dirt collected through the filter. Therefore, the filter can be used for a longer period of time, and there is an advantage in that it is possible to prevent a decrease in suction power and overload of the motor caused by the filter being easily filled with dirt.

However, in the conventional cyclone type vacuum cleaner, when liquid (for example, water on the floor) is sucked into the suction port, it is directly connected to the failure of the vacuum motor. Therefore, there is a cumbersome problem that the condition of the floor surface must be checked when using the vacuum cleaner. , there was a problem in that a huge cost was consumed due to the repair or replacement of the vacuum motor when the liquid was sucked. In addition, there was a problem that the suctioned liquid was discharged through the exhaust port of the vacuum motor, polluted the surroundings, and had to be cleaned again.

Vacuum cleaners that can be wet or washed are disclosed, such as Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-0465529, Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0443402, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0118812, and Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0800641 However, the wet vacuum cleaner disclosed in the prior art does not have a structure that completely cleans the sucked air while passing water, and there is a limit in that a part of the air comes into contact with water in cleaning efficiency, and the water and air are mixed or flow back. There was a limit to having a complex structure to prevent this.

The present invention was invented to solve the above problems, and the polluted air vacuum sucked through the polluted air suction member is put into the water to remove foreign substances, dust, and dirt from the polluted air by direct contact with the water. In particular, when the moisture on the floor is vacuum sucked, it is mixed with water and separated from the air to prevent moisture from entering the vacuum motor. For the convenience of users, a vacuum cleaner that can automatically clean a wet mop is provided. There is a purpose.

For the above purpose, the present invention is a polluted air suction member that is rotatably coupled to the lower end of the body assembly on which the handle is mounted and sucks polluted air including liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt on the floor surface by the suction force of the vacuum motor. In the vacuum cleaner provided with, it is connected to communicate with the polluted air suction member and is filled with water at a predetermined height inside, so that the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member is put into the water by direct contact with the water. A mixer for removing and purifying liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt in the polluted air is detachably coupled to the body assembly, and the mixer has a first vacuum hole communicating with the vacuum motor formed at the top to form a vacuum inside, a casing having a first suction port on one side of which the polluted air sucked in through the polluted air suction member is vacuum sucked and filled with water to a predetermined height; a first induction part for transferring the polluted air sucked in through the first suction port from the lower part to the upper part; The lower part is submerged in water to a predetermined height, and the contaminated air inlet is formed at the upper end and the first inlet is formed at the lower end so that the contaminated air transferred to the upper part through the first induction unit can be transferred to the lower part and put into the water. a second induction unit; The first vacuum port formed through the first vacuum port and formed between the first inlet and the first vacuum port to which the vacuum suction force acts so that the contaminated air is introduced into the water through the first inlet to be purified and then transferred to the first vacuum port. 1 vacuum part; including, wherein the first inlet is formed at an eccentric position from the center of the second induction part so that the contaminated air introduced into the second induction part is turned in a spiral direction into the water and mixed and stirred smoothly with the water do it with

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In addition, in the present invention, the first vacuum unit is close to the first vacuum port so that the purified air discharged out of the water is decelerated when it moves toward the first vacuum port so that the water contained in the purified air is naturally separated from the air by gravity and recovered. It is characterized in that the cross-sectional area becomes wider as it increases.

In addition, the present invention is disposed between the first vacuum hole and the vacuum motor inside the casing, the water separator for separating the water contained in the purified air discharged through the first vacuum hole is further provided, the water Separator, a second vacuum hole in communication with the vacuum motor is formed in the upper portion, the separation passage in which a vacuum is formed; a second suction port formed to communicate with the first vacuum port inside the casing and through which purified air discharged from the water after being purified through the mixer is vacuum sucked; a guide passage for transferring the purified air sucked in through the second suction port from the lower part to the upper part; a second inlet formed at one side of the separation cylinder to inject the purified air transferred through the guide passage into the separation cylinder; and a second vacuum part formed between the second vacuum port and the second inlet port, and to which the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor acts to suck the injected purified air into the second vacuum port.

In addition, in the present invention, the separation tube is formed in a cone shape that gradually narrows from the top to the bottom, and the second inlet is eccentric so that the purified air sucked in through the second suction port is turned in a spiral direction inside the separation tube. A vacuum suction pipe is vertically provided so that one end is in communication with the second vacuum port and the other end is positioned lower than the second inlet in the upper center of the separation tube, and the purified air injected into the separation tube is formed in a vertical position. It is characterized in that moisture in the purified air is separated by weight in the process of turning in the spiral direction by centrifugal force, and only the air from which moisture has been removed is sucked and discharged through the second vacuum port.

In addition, in the present invention, there is a second vacuum tool blocking member capable of flowing up and down by buoyancy to prevent the inside water from flowing into the vacuum motor through the second vacuum tool due to an increase in the water level of the separation tank in the present invention. characterized in that it is provided.

In addition, in the present invention, inside the polluted air suction member, a wet mop is provided in front of the suction port to which the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor acts, and a wet mop rotated through the power of the motor is provided, and water is stored inside the body assembly on one side The tank is detachably mounted, and one end is connected to the water supply tank and the other end is disposed on the upper part of the wet mop, and a washing water pipe for supplying the water inside the water supply tank to the wet mop is built-in, and the water in the water supply tank is transferred to the wet mop. When supplied, the wet mop becomes wet so that you can wipe off foreign substances on the floor, and the suction port is directed toward the floor and the wet mop at the same time so that foreign substances on the floor and the moisture from the mop can be sucked at the same time. It is characterized in that sufficient water is supplied to the rotating wet mop so that both mop cleaning and wet mop cleaning are possible at the same time, and when water supply is stopped, vacuum suction power acts from the rear of the wet mop to remove residual moisture from the wet mop and allow natural drying. .

In addition, the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part are mounted inside the water supply tank according to the present invention to electrolyze the water stored therein to generate electrolytic sterilization water, and supply the electrolytic sterilization water to the wet mop through the washing water pipe to wash the mop and the floor at the same time It is characterized in that it can be sterilized.

According to the present invention as described above, as the inside of the mixer is in a vacuum state, the water filled in the casing and the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member are in direct contact with the water in the water to efficiently remove foreign substances, dust, and dirt in the polluted air. In particular, when the moisture on the bottom surface is vacuum sucked, it is mixed with water and naturally separated from the air, so it is possible to protect the vacuum motor from moisture.

In addition, the present invention allows the contaminated air to be swirled along the spiral direction through the first inlet eccentrically formed in the second induction part provided inside the mixer so that the contaminated air and water can be smoothly mixed and stirred, The efficiency of purification can be maximized by increasing the area and time that air is in contact with water.

In addition, the present invention decelerates when the first vacuum portion formed between the first vacuum port and the first inlet in the mixer has a wider cross-sectional area from the bottom to the top, so that the purified air discharged out of the water moves toward the first vacuum port Thus, water contained in the purified air can be naturally separated from the air by gravity, and thus moisture can be prevented from being sucked into the vacuum motor through the first vacuum port.

In addition, the present invention can separate the moisture contained in the purified air by allowing the purified air discharged out of the water to be introduced into the water separator, and when the water level inside the water separator increases as the separated water gradually collects, the second vacuum tool The blocking member rises by buoyancy to block the second vacuum tool, thereby preventing moisture from being sucked into the vacuum motor.

In addition, in the present invention, when the water from the water supply tank is supplied to the wet mop, the wet mop is wet and the foreign material on the floor can be wiped cleanly, and the direction of the suction port is directed toward the floor and the wet mop at the same time to simultaneously suck the foreign matter and the moisture from the wet mop Through this, when cleaning the wet mop, water is supplied to the continuously rotating wet mop, making it possible to clean the wet mop and wash the mop at the same time. When water supply is stopped, the vacuum suction force acts from the rear of the mop to remove the residual moisture from the mop. It can be allowed to dry naturally. Therefore, it is possible to omit the operation of washing the wet mop after cleaning.

In addition, an electrolysis device is provided inside the water supply tank to generate electrolytic sterilization water and supply it to the wet mop through the washing water pipe, which has a remarkable effect of sterilizing the wet mop and the floor.

1 is an exemplary view showing a vacuum cleaner capable of suctioning moisture according to the present invention.
2 and 3 are exemplary views of a mixer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4A to 4C are schematic diagrams for explaining the principle of purifying polluted air through a mixer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary view of a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 to 8 are exemplary views of a water separator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a schematic illustration for explaining the principle that the mixer and the water separator are interlocked according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary view of a second vacuum tool blocking member according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a schematic illustration for explaining the principle of mop cleaning according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 and 13 are schematic illustrations for comparing the vacuum cleaner according to the prior art and the vacuum cleaner according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a vacuum cleaning capable of sucking moisture according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the present invention, the vacuum cleaner refers to a suction power of the handle 20 and the vacuum motor M at the top and bottom of the body assembly 10, respectively, to suck in polluted air including liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt on the bottom surface. It refers to a conventional vacuum cleaner provided with a polluted air suction member (30).

According to the present invention, in the vacuum cleaner, the cleaning effect can be maximized by allowing the vacuum-suctioned polluted air to be put into the water and mixed with the water to remove the liquid, foreign substances, dust, and dirt in the polluted air, especially the floor surface. The technical feature is to prevent moisture from entering the vacuum motor by allowing the moisture of the air to be naturally separated from the air while being mixed with the water when it is vacuum sucked together with the polluted air.

For the above purpose, the present invention includes a mixer 100 for mixing the vacuum sucked polluted air with water.

The mixer 100 is detachably coupled to the body assembly, and includes a casing 110 , a first induction part 120 , a second induction part 130 , and a first vacuum part 140 .

The casing 110 is hollow inside and has a predetermined height and width, and a first vacuum tool 111 communicating with the vacuum motor M is formed on the upper portion to form a vacuum therein, and the bottom surface A first suction port 112 through which the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member is vacuum sucked is formed.

The inside of the casing is filled with water for purifying liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt in the polluted air to a predetermined height while being mixed with the vacuum sucked polluted air.

The first guiding part 120 and the second guiding part 130 are provided inside the casing 110 . The first induction part 120 transfers the polluted air sucked through the first suction port 112 from the lower part to the upper part, and the second induction part 130 has a lower part submerged in water to a predetermined height, and the first induction part A polluted air inlet 121 is formed at the upper end and a first inlet 131 is formed at the lower end so that the contaminated air transferred to the upper part through the air can be transferred to the lower part and put into the water.

The first vacuum unit 140 allows the contaminated air to be introduced into the water through the first inlet 131 so that the contaminated air is in contact with the water and the liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt contained in the contaminated air are removed and then purified. It is formed through the first vacuum hole so as to be transferred to the first vacuum hole, and is a space portion in which a vacuum suction force acts, and is formed between the first vacuum hole 111 and the first inlet 131 .

In the present invention including the mixer 100 as described above, the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member 30 can be put into the water to be purified, and in particular, when the moisture on the floor is vacuum sucked, it is mixed with the water. The vacuum motor can be protected from moisture as it is naturally separated from the air.

Next, in the present invention, the first inlet 131 may be formed at an eccentric position from the center of the second induction part 130 .

When the inside of the mixer 100 is in a vacuum state, the water filled in the second induction part 130 by the vacuum suction force and the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member 30 are transferred to the casing through the first inlet 131 . (110) is put into the water filled inside. When the first inlet 131 is formed eccentrically on one side from the center of the second induction part 130, the contaminated air is swirled in a spiral direction and mixed and stirred smoothly with water. It can be induced to become possible, and by generating a turning force in a spiral direction inside the casing 110, water and polluted air can be continuously contacted, and the time for the polluted air to stay in the water can be increased, thereby maximizing the purification efficiency. can do. In addition, it is possible to prevent the bubbles from floating on the water surface by naturally removing the bubbles generated in the water by the continuous mixing and stirring of polluted air and water. Moreover, when the turning force in the spiral direction is generated, the resistance to the input and flow of polluted air is reduced, and the vacuum suction efficiency is improved.

If the first inlet 131 is not formed eccentrically, it is in the form of simply injecting contaminated air into the water, so that no turning force in the helical direction is generated, so mixing and stirring of the contaminated air and water cannot be induced. Since it is discharged out of the water after staying for a relatively short time, there is a problem that the purification efficiency is lowered. In addition, as bubbles are formed in the water, the area where the polluted air can come into contact with water is reduced as much as the area of the bubbles, so the purification efficiency is lowered, and when the purified air is discharged out of the water, interference is generated by the bubbles floating on the water surface. Not desirable.

4A to 4C are schematic exemplary views for explaining the principle of improving the purification efficiency while the contaminated air is swirled along the spiral direction.

First, as shown in FIG. 4a, water (W) is filled in the interior of the first vacuum part 140 and the second induction part 130 to the same water level, so that the first inlet 131 is submerged in the water, and the mixer ( 100) When the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor (M) is applied to the inside, a vacuum is formed in the first vacuum part 140 , and the water inside the second induction part 130 is discharged through the first inlet 131 to generate the first vacuum. The study 140 is combined with the water filled inside.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4c, the vacuum suction force is applied to the polluted air suction member, and the polluted air on the floor is sucked through the first suction port 112 and sequentially passed through the first induction part 120 and the second induction part 130. Then, through the first inlet 131, the water filled in the first vacuum part is rotated along the spiral direction and mixed and stirred with water to remove liquid, foreign substances, dust, and dirt in the polluted air. The purified air discharged out of the water is discharged to the first vacuum port 111 through the first vacuum unit 140 .

The conventional cyclone type vacuum cleaner sucks polluted air from the floor and then separates foreign substances, dust, and dirt from the air through centrifugation. When liquid (moisture) is sucked together with the polluted air, the liquid is removed from the air. Since the separation function could not be provided, there was a cumbersome problem in which it was necessary to check whether liquid was present on the bottom surface. If liquid (water, beverage, food) is sucked, there is a problem in that a huge cost is incurred for repair or replacement of the vacuum motor.

In the present invention, since the liquid in the polluted air is mixed with the water inside the casing 110 and separated from the air, there is no need to check the condition of the floor surface during cleaning, and it is possible to reduce the repair or replacement cost of the vacuum motor due to liquid suction. It has a remarkable effect.

Next, FIG. 5 is a schematic exemplary view showing a mixer 100 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the mixer 100 ′ has a first vacuum tool 111 ′ communicating with the vacuum motor. It is formed on the upper part, a vacuum is formed therein, a casing 110' filled with water to a predetermined height is provided, and a first suction port 112' through which the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member is vacuum sucked. It is provided on the outside of the casing (110').

In addition, a first induction part 120' for transferring the contaminated air sucked through the first suction port 112' from the lower part to the upper part is provided on the outside of the casing 110', and the lower part is submerged in water to a predetermined height. The casing 110' is provided with a second induction part 130' having a first inlet 131' formed at the bottom so that the contaminated air transferred to the upper part through the first induction part can be transferred to the lower part and put into the water. ) is provided inside.

In addition, between the first vacuum port 111' and the first inlet 131', after liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt are removed by contact with water, the purified air discharged out of the water is discharged from the first vacuum port. A first vacuum portion 140' to which the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor to be sucked into (111') acts is formed.

Here, the first inlet 131' is preferably formed at an eccentric position from the center of the second induction part 130'. The reason for this is to provide a turning force in the spiral direction to the contaminated air, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted below.

In the mixer 100 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor M acts, the water filled in the casing 110 ′ passes through the first inlet 131 ′ to the second induction part 130 ′. ), the contaminated air is sucked in through the first suction port 112 ′ after being introduced into the interior. The inhaled polluted air is introduced into the casing 110' through the first induction part 120', and then is sucked into the second induction part 130' through the first inlet 131'.

Here, the polluted air is sucked (injected) while turning in a spiral direction through the first inlet 131' at an eccentric position, and is actively mixed and stirred with water to be purified, and the purified air discharged out of the water after purification is the first It is discharged through the vacuum hole (111').

On the other hand, in the mixer 100 of FIGS. 2 to 4C, a first suction port 112 through which the contaminated air is vacuum sucked is formed in the center of the bottom surface of the casing 110, and the contaminated air sucked through the first suction port 112 is discharged from the casing. The first induction part and the second induction part sequentially penetrate through the inner central part of the mixer 100', whereas in the mixer 100' of FIG. 5, the first suction port 112' and the first induction part 120' have the casing 110. '), the contaminated air is sucked into the inside of the casing from the outside and then put into the water. As shown in FIG. 5, the first suction port 112' and the first induction part 120' are connected to the casing 110'. When it protrudes to the outside, the volume of the cleaner is increased, and since the centrifugal force is generated from the time the contaminated air is introduced into the second induction part 120', the efficiency is not good. Accordingly, it is preferable to secure the appearance of the cleaner, to reduce the volume, and to have a structure as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4C so that a uniform centrifugal force is generated from the point in time when the contaminated air is sucked.

Next, in the present invention, it is preferable that the cross-sectional area of the first vacuum part 140 becomes wider as it approaches the first vacuum hole 111 .

This uses the principle of a diffuser whose cross-sectional area is gradually widened to convert the kinetic energy of a fluid (gas, liquid) into pressure energy. 111), the pressure decreases and the purified air discharged from the water is decelerated when moving toward the first vacuum port 111, so that the moisture contained in the purified air is naturally separated from the air by gravity, The purified air from which moisture has been removed and recovered to the bottom surface is discharged to the outside through the first vacuum port 111 . The present invention including the first vacuum part 140 can protect the vacuum motor by preventing residual moisture in the purified air passing through the first vacuum tool 111 .

In FIGS. 2 to 5 for helping detailed description or understanding of the mixers 100 and 100' according to the present invention, the vacuum suction force acts on the upper part of the casing, so that the first vacuum holes 111 and 111' are formed on the upper part of the casing, and the lower part of the casing Although it is assumed that the first suction ports 112 and 112 ′ are formed in the , this is only an example for helping the understanding of the present invention, and is not limited to the scope of the present invention. For example, when the vacuum suction force acts on the lower part of the casing, the first vacuum holes 111 and 111' are formed on the lower part of the casing, and the first suction holes 112 and 112' are formed on the upper part of the casing.

Next, the present invention includes a water separator 200 for separating the residual moisture contained in the air purified through the mixer (100).

Referring to FIG. 6 , the water separator is provided with a separation tube 210 in which a second vacuum tool 211 communicating with the vacuum motor is formed on the upper portion to form a vacuum therein.

In addition, a second suction port 212 communicating with the first vacuum port 111 is formed at the upper portion of the mixer so that the purified air discharged out of the water after being purified through the mixer is vacuum sucked, and the second suction port A guide flow path 220 for transferring the purified air sucked through from the lower part to the upper part is formed.

In addition, a second inlet 213 is formed on one side of the separator so that the purified air transported through the guide passage 220 can be introduced into the separator, and the second vacuum hole 211 and the second inlet are formed. A second vacuum portion 230 is formed between the 213 , to which the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor acts so that the purified air sucked in through the second suction port 212 is sucked into the second vacuum port.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the water separator 200 injects purified air suctioned and transported from the lower part to the upper part through the second inlet 212 from the upper part of the separator to the lower part through the second inlet 213 and contains it in the air. Allows the moisture to be naturally separated from the air by gravity. In FIG. 6 , reference numeral F1 denotes separation water.

On the other hand, in FIG. 6 , the vacuum suction force acts on the upper part of the separation tube 210 so that the second vacuum hole 211 is formed on the upper portion of the separation tube, and the second suction hole 212 is formed on the lower portion, but this It is only an example to help the understanding of the present invention and is not limited to the scope of the present invention. For example, when a vacuum suction force acts on the lower portion of the separation tube, the second vacuum hole 211 may be formed in the lower portion of the separation tube, and the second suction hole 212 may be formed in the upper portion.

Next, FIGS. 7 and 8 are schematic diagrams for explaining a water separator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is for explaining a principle in which a mixer and a water separator are interlocked according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic illustration. In FIG. 9, reference numerals A to E are symbols sequentially indicating the flow of air in alphabetical order, reference numeral F is a symbol indicating separated water separated from the first purified air through a moisture separator, and F1 is a moisture separator It is a symbol indicating the number of separations collected on the bottom surface of

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the separation tube 210 is formed in a cone shape that gradually narrows from the top to the bottom, and the second inlet 213 is the purified air discharged out of the water (hereinafter referred to as “first purified air”). ) is formed at an eccentric position on the upper part of the separator so as to be rotated while maintaining the turning force in the spiral direction.

In addition, a vacuum suction tube 240 having one end in communication with the second vacuum port 211 and the other end positioned lower than the second inlet 213 is vertically provided at the center of the upper end of the separation tube.

When the vacuum suction power of the vacuum motor acts, the air inside the mixer 100 and the moisture separator 200 is preferentially discharged to the outside through the vacuum suction pipe 240, and as shown in reference numerals A to C, the outside polluted air is removed. 1 through the inlet 131, the water is circulated along the spiral direction and purified while being mixed and stirred with the water inside the casing.

The first purified air discharged out of the water passes through the first vacuum part 140 and is introduced into the separator tub 210 through the second inlet 213 as shown in reference numeral D, and turns in the spiral direction by centrifugal force to provide moisture. (F1) is separated by weight, and the second purified air from which moisture has been removed is sucked and discharged to the second vacuum port 211 through the second vacuum part 230 as shown in reference numeral E.

The present invention including the water separator as described above has a remarkable effect that can prevent the residual moisture contained in the first purified air passing through the mixer from being sucked into the vacuum motor or discharged to the outside.

Next, the present invention includes a second vacuum tool blocking member 300 for preventing moisture from flowing into the second vacuum tool 211 due to an increase in the water level inside the separation container.

If the polluted air containing a large amount of liquid and foreign substances is continuously sucked in, the moisture content in the first purified air purified through the mixer 100 increases, and this causes the water level inside the separation vessel 210 to gradually rise. do. Therefore, when the water level reaches a certain level, the second vacuum port is blocked to prevent the water inside the separation container from being sucked into the second vacuum port 211 .

10 is a schematic illustration of a second vacuum tool blocking member according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second vacuum tool blocking member 300 is made of a material having buoyancy so as to float on the water filled in the separation container. It includes a plotter 310 formed, a blocking stopper 320 formed in a shape corresponding to a cross-section of the inner periphery of the second vacuum tool 211 , and a connecting piece 330 connecting the floater and the blocking stopper.

The second vacuum tool blocking member 300 rises gradually through the floater 310 as the water level increases while floating on the water inside the separation container, and when the water collects above a certain water level, the blocking stopper 320 By blocking the second vacuum tool 211 by rising by the buoyancy force, it is possible to prevent the problem that the water inside the separation container is sucked into the vacuum motor.

Here, when the second vacuum tool 211 is blocked through the blocking stopper 320, the operation suction noise increases and the user easily notices it to cut off (or automatically cut off) the power, and the mixer 100 and the separator ( 200) Empty the water inside and start operation again.

On the other hand, recently, various vacuum cleaners capable of mop cleaning have been disclosed. For example, in the case of a vacuum cleaner capable of cleaning the floor surface with a wet mop by directly spraying water on a rotating disk-shaped mop for a predetermined time, the contaminated air is vacuumed. At the same time as suction, the wet disk-shaped mop continuously rotates to clean the floor. However, when the liquid on the floor is sucked together with dust, the vacuum cleaner is not provided with a configuration capable of separating the liquid separately, so there is a problem in that it directly leads to a failure of the vacuum motor. In addition, since there is no configuration to separate the liquid, the amount of water sprayed to the mop is also very small, so the wet mop cleaning effect is remarkably low, and there is a cumbersome problem that must go through the process of removing and washing the contaminated wet mop after cleaning.

In addition, there is disclosed a vacuum cleaner that sprays washing water on the floor and then wipes the floor on which the washing water is sprayed through a wet mop, and at the same time, the suction force of the vacuum motor acts to suck the dust and washing water from the floor together. The vacuum cleaner is provided with a separate operation button for spraying washing water, so it is cumbersome and inconvenient to spray the washing water on the floor first through the operation button and then wipe the floor surface with a wet cloth. In addition, the sucked washing water is returned to the washing tank, but there is a fatal problem in that dust (especially fine dust) is discharged into the atmosphere as it is because a separate means for purifying dust, foreign substances, and dirt in the polluted air is not provided. That is, since the vacuum cleaner provides only a function of separating polluted air and liquid, and lacks a function of separating dust from air, there is a problem in that cleaning efficiency is significantly reduced.

11 is a schematic exemplary view showing the configuration of the present invention for solving the various problems described above, and a wet mop 400 rotated by the power of a motor is provided inside the polluted air suction member 30, and the On one side of the body assembly, a water supply tank 410 for storing water therein is detachably mounted, and one end is connected to the water supply tank and the other end is disposed on the upper part of the wet mop to supply water inside the water supply tank to the wet mop. A washing water pipe 420 is built-in. Although not shown in the drawings, it is preferable that an operation unit (not shown) for applying the power of the vacuum motor, rotating the wet mop, and supplying water stored in the water supply tank is provided on one side of the body assembly.

In the present invention, by selectively supplying washing water to the wet mop 400, in a state in which the washing water is not supplied, the dust suction vacuum cleaning of the floor can be performed through the rotational force of the wet mop 400 and the suction power of the vacuum motor, When the washing water is supplied to the upper part of the wet mop 400, the wet mop cleaning can be performed at the same time.

When cleaning the wet mop, a sufficient amount of water is supplied from the top of the rotating wet mop to clean the floor while the wet mop is soaked, and the suction port 31, where the vacuum suction power acts, passes over the floor where the wet mop has passed and remains Because it removes moisture, it can provide excellent cleaning effect.

In addition, as water is supplied to the continuously rotating wet mop, the floor surface is cleaned as well as self-cleaning of the wet mop at the same time, and the residual moisture in the mop is removed by the vacuum suction force acting at the rear of the mop and dried naturally. The work of removing and washing can be omitted.

On the other hand, the wet mop 400 is provided in front of the suction port 31 to which the vacuum suction power of the vacuum motor acts, and the space where the floor and the wet mop 400 intersect in front of the suction port 31 is open. desirable.

12 and 13 are schematic illustrations for comparing the suction port 31' of the vacuum cleaner according to the prior art and the suction port 31 of the vacuum cleaner according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, if the front of the suction port 31' to which the suction force of the vacuum motor acts is blocked, the residual moisture in the wet mop cannot be removed through the vacuum suction force. Therefore, since a sufficient amount of washing water cannot be supplied to the wet mop, the cleaning condition of the floor surface is not excellent. In addition, during the cleaning of the wet mop, a small amount of washing water is supplied to the wet mop in the process of moving the polluted air suction member 30 forward to clean the floor, and then the suction port 31 passes over the remaining foreign substances on the floor or Since moisture has to be removed, there is an inconvenient problem of repeatedly moving the same floor surface, and there is a cumbersome problem of having to remove the wet mop after cleaning and then wash it.

On the other hand, when the front of the suction port 31 is opened as shown in FIG. 13 , a vacuum suction force acts on the rear of the wet mop, so that foreign substances or contaminated air on the floor removed through the wet mop can be smoothly sucked into the suction port 31. Since moisture in the wet mop can be easily removed by vacuum suction, a sufficient amount of washing water can be supplied to the wet mop to perform wet mop cleaning. Accordingly, it is possible to clean the floor surface more clearly, and it is not necessary for the polluted air suction member to repeatedly move the same floor surface, thereby providing convenience to the user.

Next, according to the present invention, the electrolytic sterilization water is stored in the water supply tank so that the electrolytic sterilization water is supplied through the washing water pipe.

For example, a positive electrode part and a negative electrode part (not shown) are mounted inside the water supply tank to electrolyze water stored in the water supply tank to generate electrolytic sterilization water, and this electrolytic sterilization water is applied to a wet cloth through a washing water pipe. If supplied, the wet mop and floor can be sterilized at the same time.

In addition, tap water or salt water may be stored in the water supply tank, and titanium (Ti) and iridium (Ir) plating or titanium (Ti) and platinum (Pt) plating may be formed on the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part. .

When the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part plated with titanium (Ti) and iridium (Ir) are provided, it _{reacts with water (H 2} 0) and salt (NaCl) and electrolytic sterilization in the form of hypochlorous acid (HOCL) or sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL) Water is produced, and this electrolytic sterilization water can be used as a disinfectant or deodorizer.

In addition, when the positive electrode part and the negative electrode part plated with titanium (Ti) and platinum (Pt) are provided, potassium hydroxide (KOH) and potassium hydrogen carbonate (KHCO) are reacted with _{water (H 2} 0) and potassium carbonate (K ₂ CO _{3 ) 3} ) form of electrolytic sterilization water is generated, and this electrolytic sterilization water can be used for cleaning purposes such as oil removal.

The present invention as described above has a remarkable effect of sterilizing the wet mop and the floor by providing an electrolytic device inside the water supply tank to generate electrolytic sterilization water and supply it to the wet mop through a washing water pipe.

10: body assembly 20: handle
30: polluted air intake member 31: intake port
100,100′ : mixer
110,110′ : casing
111,111′: 1st vacuum port 112,112′: 1st suction port
120,120′: first induction part 121,121′: contaminated air inlet
130,130′: 2nd induction part 131,131′: 1st inlet
140,140′: 1st vacuum unit
200: water separator
210: separator
211: second vacuum port 212: second suction port
213: second inlet
220: guide euro
230: second vacuum unit
240: vacuum suction tube
300: second vacuum tool blocking member
310: plotter 320: blocking stopper
330: connection
400: wet mop 410: water tank
420: washing water pipe
M : vacuum motor

Claims (9)

In the vacuum cleaner provided with a polluted air suction member rotatably coupled to the lower end of the body assembly to which the handle is mounted and for sucking polluted air including liquid, foreign matter, dust, and dirt on the floor by the suction force of the vacuum motor,
It is connected to communicate with the polluted air suction member and is filled with water at a predetermined height, so that the polluted air sucked through the polluted air suction member is put into the water, and liquid, foreign substances, and dust in the polluted air are in direct contact with the water. , a mixer 100 for removing and purifying dirt is detachably coupled to the body assembly,
The mixer 100,
A first vacuum port 111 communicating with the vacuum motor is formed at the top to form a vacuum therein, and a first suction port 112 through which the contaminated air sucked through the contaminated air suction member is vacuum sucked is formed on one side and a casing 110 filled with water to a predetermined height;
a first induction unit 120 for transferring the contaminated air sucked through the first suction port from the lower part to the upper part;
The lower part is submerged in water to a predetermined height, and the polluted air inlet 121 is formed at the upper end and the first inlet at the lower end so that the polluted air transferred to the upper part through the first induction part can be transferred to the lower part and put into the water. a second induction part 130 on which (131) is formed;
The first vacuum port formed through the first vacuum port and formed between the first inlet and the first vacuum port to which the vacuum suction force acts so that the contaminated air is introduced into the water through the first inlet to be purified and then transferred to the first vacuum port 1 vacuum unit 140; including;
The first inlet 131 is formed at an eccentric position from the center of the second induction part so that the contaminated air injected into the second induction part is turned in a spiral direction in the water and mixed and stirred smoothly with the water. possible vacuum cleaner.
delete delete The method according to claim 1, wherein the first vacuum unit (140) decelerates the purified air discharged out of the water when it moves toward the first vacuum port (111) so that the water contained in the purified air is naturally separated from the air by gravity. A vacuum cleaner capable of suctioning moisture, characterized in that the cross-sectional area is formed wider as it approaches the first vacuum hole to be recovered.
According to claim 1,
It is disposed between the first vacuum hole 111 and the vacuum motor inside the casing 110, and a water separator 200 for separating moisture contained in the purified air discharged through the first vacuum hole 111. More is provided,
The water separator 200,
a separation tube 210 having a second vacuum tool 211 in communication with the vacuum motor formed therein to form a vacuum therein;
a second suction port 212 formed to communicate with the first vacuum port 111 inside the casing and through which purified air discharged from the water after being purified through the mixer is vacuum sucked;
a guide passage 220 for transferring the purified air sucked in through the second suction port from the lower part to the upper part;
a second inlet 213 formed on one side of the separation barrel so that the purified air transported through the guide passage can be introduced into the separation barrel;
A second vacuum portion 230 formed between the second vacuum port 211 and the second inlet port 213, to which the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor to suck the injected purified air into the second vacuum port, acts; includes; A vacuum cleaner capable of suctioning moisture, characterized in that
6. The method of claim 5,
The separation tube 210 is made in the shape of a cone that gradually narrows from the top to the bottom,
The second inlet 213 is formed at an eccentric position so that the purified air sucked through the second inlet is introduced into the separation barrel in a spiral direction,
A vacuum suction pipe 240 is vertically provided at the upper center of the separation tube so that one end communicates with the second vacuum port 211 and the other end is positioned lower than the second inlet port,
In the process in which the purified air injected into the separation container turns in a spiral direction by centrifugal force, moisture in the purified air is separated by weight, and only the air from which moisture has been removed is sucked and discharged through the second vacuum port. A vacuum cleaner that can absorb moisture.
According to claim 5 or 6, wherein the inside of the separation tub is a second flowable up and down by buoyancy force to prevent the inside water from flowing into the vacuum motor through the second vacuum port due to an increase in the water level of the separated water. A vacuum cleaner capable of suctioning moisture, characterized in that it is provided with a vacuum ball blocking member.
According to claim 1, wherein the inside of the polluted air suction member is provided with a wet mop rotated through the power of the motor in front of the suction port to which the vacuum suction force of the vacuum motor acts, and water is stored therein at one side of the body assembly A water supply tank is detachably mounted, and one end is connected to the water supply tank and the other end is disposed on the upper part of the wet mop, and a washing water pipe for supplying the water inside the water supply tank to the wet mop is built-in, and the water in the water supply tank is stored with a wet mop When supplied to the air conditioner, the wet mop gets wet so that foreign substances on the floor can be wiped clean.
The direction of the suction port is directed to the floor and the wet mop at the same time so that foreign substances on the floor and the moisture from the wet mop can be sucked at the same time. It is possible at the same time, and when the water supply is stopped, the vacuum suction force acts from the rear of the wet mop to remove the residual moisture of the wet mop and to dry naturally.
The method of claim 8, wherein a positive electrode part and a negative electrode part are mounted inside the water supply tank to electrolyze the water stored therein to generate electrolytic sterilization water, and supply the electrolytic sterilization water to the wet mop through the washing water pipe to wash the wet mop and the floor at the same time A vacuum cleaner capable of inhaling moisture, characterized in that it can be sterilized.

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