KR20230022100A - Dust collecting apparatus, cleaner and cleaner station - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dust collecting device which comprises: an air inlet unit having an intake passage through which air flows formed; a dust separation unit separating dust from the air introduced through the air inlet unit; a dust bag storing the dust separated from the dust separation unit; a bag support unit accommodating the dust bag; a housing accommodating the bag support unit and the dust separation unit therein; an intake motor providing airflow force; and a connection unit including a connection passage which guides the air passing through the dust separation unit to the intake motor and a bypass passage which connects the bag support unit and the intake motor. Accordingly, a user can empty a dust container by simply removing the dust bag.

Description

DUST COLLECTING APPARATUS, CLEANER AND CLEANER STATION}

The present invention relates to a dust collecting device, a vacuum cleaner, and a cleaner station, and more particularly, to a dust collecting device, a cleaner, and a cleaner station capable of separating dust contained in air, collecting the dust in a dust bag, and emptying only the dust bag. .

BACKGROUND ART In general, a vacuum cleaner is a home appliance that sucks up small garbage or dust by sucking air using electricity and fills a dust bin in the product, and is commonly referred to as a vacuum cleaner.

Such cleaners may be classified into manual cleaners for cleaning while a user directly moves the cleaner, and automatic cleaners for performing cleaning while driving by itself. Manual cleaners may be classified into canister-type cleaners, upright cleaners, handheld cleaners, and stick-type cleaners according to the shape of the cleaner.

In household cleaners, canister-type vacuum cleaners have been widely used in the past, but recently, handheld vacuum cleaners and stick vacuum cleaners, which provide convenience in use by integrally providing a dust bin and a cleaner body, have been widely used.

The main body of the canister type vacuum cleaner is connected to the intake by a rubber hose or pipe, and in some cases, a brush can be inserted into the intake.

The Hand Vacuum Cleaner maximizes portability and is light in weight, but has a short length, so the cleaning area may be limited while sitting. Thus, it is used to clean localized areas, such as on a desk or sofa, or in a car.

The stick vacuum cleaner can be used standing up, so you can clean without bending your back. Therefore, it is advantageous to clean while moving a large area. If the handheld vacuum cleaner cleans a narrow space, the stick type cleaner can clean a wider space and can clean high places that are out of reach. Recently, a stick cleaner is provided in a module type, and the cleaner type is actively changed and used for various objects.

In addition, recently, a robot cleaner that self-cleans without a user's manipulation has been used. The robot cleaner automatically cleans the area to be cleaned by sucking foreign substances such as dust from the floor while traveling on its own in the area to be cleaned.

However, conventional handheld vacuum cleaners, stick vacuum cleaners, and robot cleaners have a small capacity of dust bins for storing collected dust, so that users have to empty the dust bins every time.

In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, dust is scattered, which has a harmful effect on the user's health.

In addition, when remaining dust in the dust bin is not removed, there is a problem in that the suction power of the vacuum cleaner is reduced.

In addition, if the remaining dust in the dust bin is not removed, there is a problem in that a bad smell is generated due to the residue.

As a prior patent document, Korea Patent Registration Publication KR10-2161708B1 discloses a station including a dust bag.

The prior patent document includes a station to which a dust bin of a vacuum cleaner is coupled, and a dust bag is disposed in the station. At this time, the dust bag is coupled to the inside of the housing of the cleaner along the sliding groove, and the outer surface of the dust bag is made of a material that allows air to pass through and be filtered.

However, in the case of such a transparent or semi-permeable dust bag, dust inside the dust bag may leak out of the dust bag, and odors may also leak out of the dust bag.

In addition, as a prior patent document, Korean Patent Laid-open Publication KR10-2021-0019940A discloses a cleaner station that collects dust collected in a dust bin of a vacuum cleaner.

The prior patent document includes a vacuum cleaner that sucks in and stores dust in the air and a cleaner station coupled to the dust bin to remove dust stored in the dust bin, wherein the cleaner station includes foreign substances in the dust bin coupled to the cleaner station and It includes a dust collection motor that sucks in air inside, and includes a plastic bag type dust collection unit.

However, when the dust collecting motor operates, the vacuum cleaner station may be flattened while the plastic bag is pulled toward the dust collecting motor.

Therefore, the cleaner station has difficulty in collecting dust in the plastic bag as the inner space of the plastic bag narrows when the dust collection motor is operated.

In addition, since dust is collected in a plastic bag in a state in which dust is not separated from the air in the vacuum cleaner station, some dust is introduced toward the dust collecting motor.

The present invention has been created to improve the problems of conventional dust collection devices, cleaners, and cleaner stations as described above, and provides dust collection devices, cleaners, and cleaner stations that can maintain the shape of a dust bag while dust is collected. It has a purpose.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a dust collecting device, a cleaner, and a cleaner station in which dust is separated from the air and collected in a dust bag while air containing dust flows toward a dust collecting motor.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a dust collecting device, a vacuum cleaner, and a cleaner station in which a user does not need to directly tie a dust bag.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a dust collection device, a vacuum cleaner, and a cleaner station through which a user can empty a dust bin by removing only the dust bag.

In order to achieve the above object, a dust collecting device according to the present invention includes an air inlet having a suction passage through which air is introduced; a dust separator separating dust from the air introduced through the air inlet; a dust bag for storing the dust separated by the dust separator; a bag support unit accommodating the dust bag; a housing accommodating the bag supporter and the dust separator therein; a suction motor providing air flow; and a connection part including a connection passage for guiding the air passing through the dust separator to the suction motor and a bypass passage for connecting the bag supporter and the suction motor.

The bag support unit may include a support unit body accommodating the dust bag therein; and a plurality of suction holes formed along an outer circumferential surface of the support body.

The bag support unit may include a support unit body accommodating the dust bag therein; and a plurality of suction holes formed on the lower surface of the support body in the direction of gravity.

The housing may include a lower housing to which the envelope support is coupled and to which the bypass flow path is connected; and an upper housing connected to the air inlet, accommodating the dust separator, and connected to the connection passage.

In the connection part, the connection passage and the bypass passage may communicate with each other.

The dust bag may be formed of an impermeable material.

The dust bag may expand within the bag support when the suction motor is operated.

A space may be formed between an outer circumferential surface of the support body and an inner circumferential surface of the lower housing.

A space may be formed between a lower surface of the support body and a lower surface of the lower housing.

In order to achieve the above object, a vacuum cleaner according to the present invention includes a suction unit having a suction passage through which air is introduced; a dust separator separating dust from the air introduced through the air inlet; a dust bag for storing the dust separated by the dust separator; a bag support unit accommodating the dust bag; a housing accommodating the bag supporter and the dust separator therein; a suction motor providing air flow; a battery supplying power to the suction motor; a handle gripped by the user; and a connection part including a connection passage for guiding air passing through the dust separator to the suction motor and a bypass passage for guiding air passing through a space between the envelope supporter and the housing to the suction motor. .

In order to achieve the above object, a cleaner station according to the present invention includes a housing; a coupling part disposed on the housing and including a coupling surface to which at least a part of the cleaner is coupled; a dust collection unit accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the coupling unit, and collecting dust inside the dust bin of the cleaner; a dust collecting motor accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the dust collecting part, and generating a suction force to suck dust inside the dust bin; and a flow path portion including a first flow path connecting the dust bin of the cleaner to the dust collecting unit and a second flow path guiding air passing through the dust collecting unit to the dust collecting motor.

At this time, the dust collection unit may include a dust separation unit separating dust from the air introduced from the dust bin; a dust bag for storing the dust separated by the dust separator; and a bag support unit accommodating the dust bag.

The passage part may further include a bypass passage connecting the bag supporter and the dust collection motor.

The dust collecting unit may further include a dust bag cartridge detachably coupled to the housing and supplying the dust bag.

The dust collecting unit may further include a pre-filter disposed on the second flow path and separating foreign substances from air flowing through the second flow path.

The dust collecting unit may further include a bonding machine for bonding the dust bag.

The adapter may be operated in a state in which the operation of the dust collecting motor is terminated.

The bag support unit may include a support unit body accommodating the dust bag therein; and wheels provided on the lower side of the support body.

The vacuum cleaner station according to the present invention may further include an envelope accommodation space formed inside the housing and accommodating the bag support part, wherein the dust bag may be accommodated in the bag support part and discharged from the bag accommodation space. there is.

The first flow path may be connected to an upper side of the envelope accommodating space, and the second flow path may be connected to an upper side of the envelope accommodating space.

The bypass passage may be connected to a lower side of the bag accommodation space.

As described above, according to the dust collecting device, cleaner, and cleaner station according to the present invention, the shape of the dust bag can be maintained while dust is collected.

In addition, there is an effect that the dust can be separated and collected in the dust bag while the air containing the dust flows toward the dust collecting motor.

In addition, the upper side of the dust bag is bonded by the bonding machine, so that the user can seal the dust bag without directly tying the dust bag.

In addition, there is an effect that the user can empty the dust bin by removing only the sealed dust bag.

1 is a view for explaining a dust collecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic diagram of a configuration of a cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram for explaining a cleaner in a cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view of the cleaner of FIG. 3 viewed from another angle.
5 is a view for explaining a lower surface of a dust bin of a cleaner in a cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram for explaining a cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a diagram for explaining a coupling part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a fixing unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining a relationship between a cleaner and a door unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a cleaner and a cover opening unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a diagram for explaining a process of inducing dust to a dust collecting part and a flow path part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a front view illustrating a dust collector in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a view for explaining a specific arrangement and configuration of a dust collector in FIG. 13 .
15 is a perspective view illustrating a dust separator in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 and 17 are perspective views illustrating an envelope support part and a flow path part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a block diagram for explaining a control configuration in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
19 to 22 are diagrams for explaining a process of inflating a dust bag and attaching and removing the dust bag in the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.
23 is a diagram for explaining a cleaner system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
24 is a diagram for explaining a cleaner system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be construed as including all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

Terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries may be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. It may not be.

dust collection device

1 is a drawing for explaining a dust collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a dust collecting device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The dust collecting device 1 includes a housing 10, an air inlet 20, a dust inlet 30, a dust bag 40, a bag support 50, a suction motor 60 and a connection part 70. do.

The housing 10 may form the exterior of the dust collection device 1 . The housing 10 may provide a space capable of accommodating the dust separation unit 30 , the dust bag 40 and the bag support unit 50 therein. The housing 10 may be configured in a shape similar to a cylinder.

The housing 10 may include a lower housing 11 and an upper housing 12 .

The lower housing 11 may be coupled to the bag support 50 and connected to the connection unit 70 . Specifically, in the lower housing 11, the bag support part 50 is coupled therein, at least a part of the dust bag 40 is accommodated when the suction motor 60 operates, and the bypass passage 72 of the connection part 70 ) can be connected. At this time, a space (hereinafter referred to as a 'side space') may be formed at a predetermined interval between the inner circumferential surface of the lower housing 11 and the outer circumferential surface of the bag support part 50, and air flows through the space. It can be. In addition, a space (hereinafter, referred to as a 'bottom space') may be formed at a predetermined interval between the lower surface of the lower housing 11 and the lower surface of the bag support part 50, and air may pass through the space. can flow. Also, the side space and the lower surface space may be in communication with the bypass passage 72 .

The upper housing 12 may be connected to the air inlet 20, receive the dust separation unit 30, and be connected to the connection unit 70. Specifically, the air inlet 20 may be connected to one side of the upper housing 12 , the dust separation unit 30 may be coupled to the inside, and the connection passage 71 of the connection unit 70 may be connected.

The air inlet 20 may protrude outward from the housing 10 . Specifically, the air inlet 20 may protrude outward from the upper housing 10 . For example, the air inlet 20 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open interior. The air inlet 20 may provide a passage through which air containing dust may flow (hereinafter, may be referred to as a 'suction passage'). The suction passage may communicate with a space inside the housing 10 .

The dust separator 30 may communicate with the air inlet 20 . The dust separator 30 may separate dust sucked into the inside through the air inlet 20 . The space inside the dust separator 30 may communicate with the space inside the bag supporter 50 .

For example, the dust separation unit 30 may include at least one cyclone unit capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. Also, a space inside the dust separator 30 may communicate with the suction passage. Accordingly, air and dust sucked through the air inlet 20 spirally flow along the inner circumferential surface of the dust separator 30 . Thus, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separator 30 .

The dust separation unit 30 communicates with the air inlet 20 and is configured to apply the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force to separate dust sucked into the housing 10 through the air inlet 20. .

The dust separator 30 may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust from the air discharged from the cyclone. At this time, the secondary cyclone may be located inside the cyclone so that the size of the dust separator is minimized. The secondary cyclone may include a plurality of cyclone bodies arranged in parallel. The air discharged from the cyclone can pass through divided into a plurality of cyclone bodies.

The dust bag 40 may be disposed inside the lower housing 11 . The dust bag 40 may be disposed below the dust separator 30 in the direction of gravity.

The dust bag 40 may be formed of an impermeable material. For example, the dust bag 40 may include a roll vinyl (not shown). The dust bag 40 is fixed to the housing 10 and can be opened by negative pressure generated when the suction motor 60 operates. With this configuration, when the dust bag 40 is sealed or bonded, dust or odor collected inside the dust bag 40 can be prevented from leaking out of the dust bag 40 .

At this time, the dust bag 40 in an unfolded state may be accommodated inside the bag support part 50 . That is, when the suction motor 60 is operated, the dust bag can be expanded within the bag support part 50 . Also, the unfolded dust bag 40 may be supported by the bag support part 50 to maintain its shape.

The dust bag 40 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 30 . The upper region of the dust bag 40 may be cut and joined by a joining machine (not shown). The dust bag 40 can be separated from the bag support 50 with the upper region cut and joined.

With this configuration, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

The bag support 50 may support the dust bag 40 . The bag support 50 may accommodate the dust bag 40 therein when the dust bag 40 is inflated. The bag support part 50 may support the outer shape of the inflated dust bag 40 .

Specifically, the bag supporter 50 may include a supporter body 51 and a suction hole 52 .

The support body 51 may be coupled to the inside of the lower housing 11 . For example, the support body 51 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and an upper end of the support body 51 may be inserted into and coupled to the lower housing 11 . In addition, a space may be formed between the outer circumferential surface of the support body 51 and the inner circumferential surface of the lower housing 11 . A space may be formed between the lower surface of the support body 51 and the lower surface of the lower housing 11 . The above space may provide a path through which the suction force of the suction motor 60 is transmitted.

With this configuration, when the suction motor 60 is operated, air in the space between the support body 51 and the lower housing 11 can be sucked into the suction motor 60 by the suction force of the suction motor 60. In addition, a negative pressure that expands the dust bag 40 may be formed in a space between the support body 51 and the lower housing 11 .

The support body 51 may be formed to accommodate the dust bag 40 when the dust bag 40 is inflated. For example, the support body 51 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, an upper surface of the support body 51 may be open, and at least a portion of a lower surface of the support body 51 may be closed. At this time, at least a part of the dust bag 40 may be disposed above the support body 51 . Also, when the dust bag 40 is inflated, the inner space of the support body 51 may be filled while the dust bag 40 expands downward.

A plurality of suction holes 52 may be formed in the support body 51 . For example, a plurality of suction holes 52 may be formed at predetermined intervals along the outer circumferential surface of the support body 51 . Also, at least one suction hole 52 may be formed on a lower surface of the support body 51 . When the suction motor 60 operates in this configuration, air inside the support body 51 may flow to the outside of the support body 51 through the suction hole 52 . In addition, in a state in which the dust bag 40 is inflated inside the support body 51, negative pressure may be applied toward the outside of the support body 51 with respect to the dust bag 40, and the dust bag 40 may be applied to the support part. It may expand to be in close contact with the inner circumferential surface and the lower surface of the main body 51 . That is, the dust bag 40 may expand along the inner shape of the bag support 50 .

The suction motor 60 may generate a flow force for flowing air. The suction motor 60 may be connected to the housing 10 through the connection part 70 . The suction motor 60 may generate suction force by rotation.

The connection part 70 may connect the housing 10 and the suction motor 60 . The connection part 70 may provide a flow path through which air of the housing 10 may flow to the suction motor 60 .

Specifically, the connection unit 70 may include a connection passage 71 and a bypass passage 72 . The connection passage 71 may connect the upper housing 12 and the suction motor 60 . For example, the connection passage 71 may be formed in a tubular shape, one end may be connected to the upper housing 12, and the other end may be connected to the housing of the suction motor 60.

The connection passage 71 may communicate with an inner space of the upper housing 12 and an inner space of the housing of the suction motor 60 . Also, the connection passage 71 may communicate with an inner space of the dust separator 30 coupled to the upper housing 12 . With this configuration, the connection passage 71 may guide the air passing through the dust separator 30 to the suction motor 60 .

The bypass passage 72 may communicate with the inner space of the lower housing 11 and the inner space of the housing of the suction motor 60 . At this time, the bypass passage 72 may communicate with a space (the lower surface space) formed between the lower surface of the lower housing 11 and the lower surface of the bag support part 50 . With this configuration, the bypass passage 72 may guide air existing in the space between the bag supporter 50 and the lower housing 11 to the suction motor 60 .

The connection passage 71 and the bypass passage 72 communicate with each other and may be connected to the housing of the suction motor 60 . For example, the connection passage 71 may be connected to the bypass passage 72 , and the bypass passage 72 may be connected to the housing of the suction motor 60 . As another example, the bypass passage 72 may be connected to the connection passage 71 , and the connection passage 71 may be connected to the housing of the suction motor 60 . Accordingly, the connection passage 71 and the bypass passage 72 may be connected to the housing 10 and the suction motor 60 in a passage way, respectively.

With this configuration, there is an effect of maintaining the shape of the dust bag by operating the suction motor 60 and sucking in external air at the same time.

The dust collecting device 1 according to the present invention may further include a dust bag cartridge (not shown). A dust bag cartridge (not shown) is detachably coupled to the housing 10 and may supply a dust bag 40 .

A dust bag cartridge (not shown) may be detachably coupled to the housing 10 . Although not shown, a structure in which a dust bag cartridge (not shown) is coupled may be formed inside the housing 10, and a user may insert the dust bag cartridge (not shown) into the housing 10 . Also, when the user pulls the dust bag cartridge (not shown) while the dust bag cartridge (not shown) is coupled to the housing 10, the dust bag cartridge (not shown) may be separated from the housing 10. With this configuration, the user can easily mount or separate the dust bag cartridge (not shown) from the housing.

A dust bag 40 may be provided in a dust bag cartridge (not shown). For example, at least a part of the dust bag 40 in the form of a roll vinyl may be coupled to a dust bag cartridge (not shown), and the dust bag 40 moves in the direction of the bag supporter 50 according to the operation of the suction motor 60. can be inflated to In addition, a part of the dust bag 40 may be separated from the dust bag cartridge (not shown) while the dust bag 40 is joined according to the operation of a bonding machine (not shown) to be described later. With this configuration, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

The dust collecting device 1 according to the present invention may further include a bonding machine (not shown). A bonding machine (not shown) may bond the dust bag 40 .

An adapter (not shown) may be disposed in the housing 10 . A jointer (not shown) may be disposed in the upper region of the envelope support 50 . A bonding machine (not shown) may cut and bond the upper region of the roll vinyl where the dust is collected. Specifically, the bonding machine (not shown) may collect the roll vinyl in a central area and hot wire bond the upper area of the roll vinyl. For example, the bonding machine (not shown) may include a first bonding member (not shown) and a second bonding member (not shown). The first junction member (not shown) may move in a first direction through the first junction driver, and the second junction member (not shown) may move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction through the second junction driver. .

With this configuration, dust collected from the outside can be collected inside the roll vinyl, and the roll vinyl can be bonded automatically. Accordingly, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

vacuum cleaner

2 is a schematic diagram of a configuration of a cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The structure of the vacuum cleaner 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2 .

The cleaner 2 may refer to a cleaner manually operated by a user. For example, the cleaner 2 may mean a handheld cleaner or a stick cleaner.

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the direction may be defined based on when the bottom surface (lower surface) of the housing 110 and the bottom surface (lower surface) of the battery housing 190 are placed on the ground.

In this case, the front may mean a direction in which the suction part 120 is disposed relative to the housing 110, and the rear may mean a direction in which the handle 180 is disposed. In addition, a direction disposed on the right side of the suction motor 160 when looking at the suction unit 120 may be referred to as a right side, and a direction disposed on the left side may be referred to as a left side. In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower sides may be defined along a direction perpendicular to the ground based on when the bottom surfaces (lower surfaces) of the housing 110 and the battery housing 190 are placed on the ground. .

The cleaner 2 includes a housing 110, a suction part 120, a dust separation part 130, a dust bag 140, a bag support part 150, a suction motor 160, a connection part 170, and a handle 180. And it may include a battery housing (190).

The housing 110 may form the exterior of the cleaner 2 . The housing 110 may provide a space capable of accommodating the dust separation unit 130, the dust bag 140, and the bag support unit 150 therein. The housing 110 may be configured in a shape similar to a cylinder.

The housing 110 may include a lower housing 111 and an upper housing 112 .

The lower housing 111 may be coupled to the bag support 150 and connected to the connection unit 170 . Specifically, in the lower housing 111, the bag support part 150 is coupled therein, at least a part of the dust bag 140 is accommodated when the suction motor 160 operates, and the bypass passage 172 of the connection part 170 ) can be connected. At this time, a space (hereinafter, referred to as a 'side space') may be formed at a predetermined interval between the inner circumferential surface of the lower housing 111 and the outer circumferential surface of the bag support part 150, and air flows through the side space. can be fluid. In addition, a space (hereinafter, referred to as 'the lower surface space') may be formed at a predetermined interval between the lower surface of the lower housing 111 and the lower surface of the bag support part 150, through the lower surface space. Air can flow. Also, the side space and the lower surface space may communicate with the bypass passage 172 .

The upper housing 112 may be connected to the suction unit 120 , receive the dust separation unit 130 , and be connected to the connection unit 170 . Specifically, the upper housing 112 may have the suction part 120 connected to one side, the dust separation part 130 coupled therein, and the connection passage 171 of the connection part 170 connected thereto.

The suction part 120 may protrude outward from the housing 110 . For example, the inlet 120 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open interior. The suction part 120 may be coupled with an extension tube (not shown). The suction unit 120 may provide a passage through which air containing dust may flow (hereinafter, may be referred to as a 'suction passage').

The dust separation unit 130 may communicate with the suction unit 120 . The dust separation unit 130 may separate dust sucked into the inside through the suction unit 120 . A space inside the dust separator 130 may communicate with a space inside the housing 110 .

For example, the dust separation unit 130 may include at least one cyclone unit capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. Also, a space inside the dust separator 130 may communicate with the suction passage. Accordingly, air and dust sucked through the suction unit 120 spirally flow along the inner circumferential surface of the dust separation unit 130 . Thus, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separator 130 .

The dust separation unit 130 communicates with the suction unit 120 and is configured to apply the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force to separate dust sucked into the housing 110 through the suction unit 120.

The dust separator 130 may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust from the air discharged from the cyclone. At this time, the secondary cyclone may be located inside the cyclone so that the size of the dust separator 130 is minimized.

The dust bag 140 may be disposed inside the lower housing 111 . The dust bag 140 may be disposed below the dust separator 130 in the direction of gravity.

The dust bag 140 may be formed of an impermeable material. For example, the dust bag 140 may include a roll vinyl (not shown). The dust bag 140 is fixed to the housing 110 and can be opened by suction force (negative pressure) generated when the suction motor 160 operates. With this configuration, when the dust bag 140 is sealed or bonded, dust or odor collected inside the dust bag 140 may be prevented from leaking out of the dust bag 140 .

At this time, the dust bag 140 in an unfolded state may be accommodated inside the bag support part 150 . That is, when the suction motor 160 is operated, the dust bag 140 may expand within the bag support 150 . Also, the unfolded dust bag 140 may be supported by the bag support 150 to maintain its shape.

The dust bag 140 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 130 .

With this configuration, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

The bag support 150 may support the dust bag 140 . When the dust bag 140 is inflated, the bag support 150 may accommodate the dust bag 140 therein. The bag support 150 may support the outer shape of the expanded dust bag 140 .

Specifically, the bag support 150 may include a support body 151 and a suction hole 152 .

The support body 151 may be coupled to the inside of the lower housing 111 . The support body 151 may be coupled to the inside of the lower housing 111 . For example, the support body 151 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and an upper end of the support body 151 may be fitted into and coupled to the lower housing 111 . In addition, a space may be formed between the outer circumferential surface of the support body 151 and the inner circumferential surface of the lower housing 111 . A space may be formed between the lower surface of the support body 151 and the lower surface of the lower housing 111 . The above space may provide a path through which the suction force of the suction motor 160 is transmitted.

With this configuration, when the suction motor 160 is operated, the air in the space between the support body 151 and the lower housing 111 is sucked in the direction of the suction motor 160 by the suction force of the suction motor 160. A suction force (negative pressure) may be applied to the space between the support body 151 and the lower housing 111 to expand the dust bag 140 toward the lower surface (bottom surface) of the support body 151.

The support body 151 may be formed to accommodate the dust bag 140 when the dust bag 140 is inflated. For example, the support body 151 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, an upper surface of the support body 151 may be open, and at least a portion of a lower surface of the support body 151 may be closed. At this time, at least a part of the dust bag 140 may be disposed above the support body 151 . And, when the dust bag 140 is inflated, the dust bag 140 may fill the internal space of the support part body 151 while expanding toward the lower surface (bottom surface) of the support part body 151 .

A plurality of suction holes 152 may be formed in the support body 151 . For example, a plurality of suction holes 152 may be formed along the outer circumferential surface of the support body 151 . Also, at least one suction hole 152 may be formed on a lower surface of the support body 151 . When the suction motor 160 operates in this configuration, air inside the support body 151 may flow to the outside of the support body 151 through the suction hole 152 . In addition, in a state in which the dust bag 140 is inflated inside the support body 151, negative pressure may be applied toward the outside of the support body 151 with respect to the dust bag 140, and the dust bag 140 may be applied to the support part. It may expand to be in close contact with the inner circumferential surface and the lower surface of the main body 151 . That is, the dust bag 140 may expand along the inner shape of the bag support 150 .

The suction motor 160 may generate a suction force for sucking in air. The suction motor 160 may be connected to the connection part 170 in a flow path, and air may be introduced through the connection part 170 .

The suction motor 160 may be housed in a motor housing (not shown). At this time, the motor housing (not shown) may be integrally formed with the housing 110, or may be formed separately from the housing 110. A motor housing (not shown) may be connected to the connection unit 170 . An inner space of the motor housing (not shown) may communicate with the connection unit 170 . For example, an inner space of a motor housing (not shown) may communicate with the connection passage 171 . As another example, an inner space of the motor housing (not shown) may communicate with the bypass passage 172 .

A filter (not shown) may be accommodated in the motor housing (not shown). With this configuration, the filter can filter out foreign substances from the air introduced into the suction motor 160 .

An exhaust hole may be formed in the motor housing (not shown). With this configuration, air introduced into the suction motor 160 may be discharged.

The connection part 170 may connect the housing 110 and the suction motor 160 . The connection part 170 may provide a flow path through which air of the housing 110 may flow to the suction motor 160 .

Specifically, the connection part 170 may include a connection passage 171 and a bypass passage 172 . The connection passage 171 may connect the upper housing 112 and the suction motor 160 . For example, the connection passage 171 may be formed in a tubular shape, one end may be connected to the upper housing 112 , and the other end may be connected to the motor housing of the suction motor 160 .

The connection passage 171 may communicate with an inner space of the upper housing 112 and an inner space of the motor housing of the suction motor 160 . Also, the connection passage 171 may communicate with an inner space of the dust separator 130 coupled to the upper housing 112 . With this configuration, the connection passage 171 may guide the air passing through the dust separator 130 to the suction motor 160 .

The bypass passage 172 may communicate with an inner space of the lower housing 111 and an inner space of the motor housing of the suction motor 160 . At this time, the bypass passage 172 may communicate with a space formed between the lower surface of the lower housing 111 and the lower surface of the bag support 150 (the lower surface space). With this configuration, the bypass passage 172 may guide air existing in the space between the bag supporter 150 and the lower housing 111 to the suction motor 160 .

The connection passage 171 and the bypass passage 172 communicate with each other and may be connected to the motor housing of the suction motor 160 . For example, a connection passage 171 may be connected to the bypass passage 172 , and the bypass passage 172 may be connected to a motor housing of the suction motor 160 . As another example, the bypass passage 172 may be connected to the connection passage 171 , and the connection passage 171 may be connected to the motor housing of the suction motor 160 . Accordingly, the connection passage 171 and the bypass passage 172 may be connected to the housing 110 and the suction motor 160 in a passage way, respectively.

With this configuration, there is an effect of maintaining the shape of the dust bag by operating the suction motor 160 and simultaneously sucking in external air.

The handle 180 can be grasped by a user. The handle 180 may be disposed behind the suction motor 160. For example, the handle 180 may be formed similarly to a cylindrical shape. Alternatively, the handle 180 may be formed in a bent cylindrical shape.

The handle 180 may include a gripping part formed in a column shape so that a user can hold it, and an extension part connected to the gripping part and extending toward the housing 110 .

The cleaner 2 may include a battery housing 190 . A battery 191 may be accommodated in the battery housing 190 . The battery housing 190 may be disposed below the handle 180 . For example, the battery housing 190 may have a hexahedral shape with an open bottom. A rear surface of the battery housing 190 may be connected to the handle 180 .

The battery housing 190 may include a receiving portion that opens downward. The battery 191 may be detached through the accommodating portion of the battery housing 190 .

The cleaner 2 may include a battery 191 .

For example, the battery 191 may be detachably coupled to the cleaner 2 . The battery 191 may be detachably coupled to the battery housing 190 . For example, the battery 190 may be inserted into the battery housing 190 from below the battery housing 190 . With this configuration, the portability of the cleaner 2 can be improved.

Alternatively, the battery 191 may be integrally provided inside the battery housing 190 . At this time, the lower surface of the battery 191 is not exposed to the outside.

The battery 191 may supply power to the suction motor 160 of the cleaner 2 . The battery 191 may be disposed under the handle 180 . The battery 191 may be disposed at the rear of the housing 110 .

The cleaner 2 according to the present invention may further include a dust bag cartridge (not shown). A dust bag cartridge (not shown) may be detachably coupled to the housing 110 and supply the dust bag 40 .

A dust bag cartridge (not shown) may be detachably coupled to the housing 110 . Although not shown, a structure in which a dust bag cartridge (not shown) is coupled may be formed inside the housing 110, and a user may insert the dust bag cartridge (not shown) into the housing 10 . In addition, when the user pulls the dust bag cartridge (not shown) while the dust bag cartridge (not shown) is coupled to the housing 10, the dust bag cartridge (not shown) may be separated from the housing 110. With this configuration, the user can easily mount or separate the dust bag cartridge (not shown) from the housing.

A dust bag 140 may be provided in a dust bag cartridge (not shown). For example, at least a part of the dust bag 140 in the form of a roll vinyl may be coupled to a dust bag cartridge (not shown), and the dust bag 140 moves in the direction of the bag support 150 according to the operation of the suction motor 160. can be inflated to In addition, a part of the dust bag 140 may be separated from the dust bag cartridge (not shown) while the dust bag 140 is joined according to the operation of a bonding machine (not shown) to be described later. With this configuration, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

The vacuum cleaner 2 according to the present invention may further include a bonding machine (not shown). A bonding machine (not shown) may bond the dust bag 140 .

An adapter (not shown) may be disposed in the housing 110 . A jointer (not shown) may be disposed in an upper region of the envelope support 150 . A bonding machine (not shown) may cut and bond the upper region of the roll vinyl where the dust is collected. Specifically, the bonding machine (not shown) may collect the roll vinyl in a central area and hot wire bond the upper area of the roll vinyl. For example, the bonding machine (not shown) may include a first bonding member (not shown) and a second bonding member (not shown). The first junction member (not shown) may move in a first direction through the first junction driver, and the second junction member (not shown) may move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction through the second junction driver. .

With this configuration, dust collected from the outside can be collected inside the roll vinyl, and the roll vinyl can be bonded automatically. Accordingly, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

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3 is a view for explaining the cleaner 200 in the cleaner system 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view of the cleaner 200 of FIG. 3 viewed from another angle. 5 is a drawing for explaining the lower side of the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 in the cleaner system 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. A drawing for explaining the cleaner system 3 is shown.

3 to 6 , a cleaner system 3 according to an embodiment of the present specification may include a cleaner 200 and a cleaner station 300.

The cleaner system 3 may include a cleaner station 300 . The cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 300 . The cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 300 . The cleaner station 300 may remove dust from the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 .

First, the structure of the cleaner 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 .

The cleaner 200 may refer to a cleaner manually operated by a user. For example, the cleaner 200 may mean a handheld cleaner or a stick cleaner.

The cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cleaner station 300 . The cleaner 200 may be supported by the cleaner station 300 . The cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 300 .

On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the direction of the cleaner 200 may be defined based on when the dust bin 220 and the bottom surface (lower surface) of the battery housing 230 are placed on the ground.

In this case, the front may mean a direction in which the suction unit 212 is disposed relative to the suction motor 214, and the rear may mean a direction in which the handle 216 is disposed relative to the suction motor 214. In addition, a direction disposed on the right side of the suction motor 214 when looking at the suction part 212 may be referred to as a right side, and a direction disposed on the left side may be referred to as a left side. In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower sides may be defined along a direction perpendicular to the ground based on when the dust bin 220 and the bottom surface (lower surface) of the battery housing 230 are placed on the ground. .

The cleaner 200 may include a main body 210 . The body 210 may include a body housing 211, a suction part 212, a dust separator 213, a suction motor 214, an air discharge cover 215, a handle 216, and a control unit 218. there is.

The body housing 211 may form the exterior of the cleaner 200 . The body housing 211 may provide a space capable of accommodating the suction motor 214 and a filter (not shown) therein. The body housing 211 may be configured in a shape similar to a cylinder.

The suction part 212 may protrude outward from the body housing 211 . For example, the inlet 212 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open interior. The suction part 212 may be coupled with the extension tube 250 . The suction unit 212 may provide a passage through which air containing dust may flow (hereinafter, may be referred to as a 'suction passage').

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, an imaginary line passing through the inside of the suction unit 212 having a cylindrical shape may be formed.

The dust separation unit 213 may communicate with the suction unit 212 . The dust separation unit 213 may separate dust sucked into the inside through the suction unit 212 . The space inside the dust separator 213 may communicate with the space inside the dust container 220 .

For example, the dust separation unit 213 may include at least one cyclone unit capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. Also, a space inside the dust separator 213 may communicate with the suction passage. Accordingly, air and dust sucked through the suction unit 212 spirally flow along the inner circumferential surface of the dust separation unit 213 . Thus, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separator 213 .

The dust separation unit 213 communicates with the suction unit 212 and has a configuration in which the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force is applied to separate dust sucked into the body 210 through the suction unit 212 .

The dust separator 213 may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust from the air discharged from the cyclone again. At this time, the secondary cyclone may be located inside the cyclone so that the size of the dust separator is minimized. The secondary cyclone may include a plurality of cyclone bodies arranged in parallel. The air discharged from the cyclone can pass through divided into a plurality of cyclone bodies.

At this time, the axis of the cyclone flow of the secondary cyclone may also extend in the vertical direction, and the axis of the cyclone flow of the cyclone and the axis of the cyclone flow of the secondary cyclone may form a coaxial axis in the vertical direction, This may be collectively referred to as an axis of the cyclone flow of the dust separator 213 .

The suction motor 214 may generate a suction force for sucking air. The suction motor 214 may be housed in the body housing 211 . The suction motor 214 may generate suction force by rotation. For example, the suction motor 214 may be provided similarly to a cylindrical shape.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual suction motor axis may be formed by extending the rotation axis of the suction motor 214 .

The air discharge cover 215 may be disposed on one side of the body housing 211 in the axial direction. A filter for filtering air may be accommodated in the air discharge cover 215 . For example, a HEPA filter may be accommodated in the air discharge cover 215 .

An air outlet for discharging air sucked by the suction force of the suction motor 214 may be formed in the air discharge cover 215 .

A flow guide may be disposed on the air discharge cover 215 . The flow guide may guide the flow of air discharged through the air outlet.

The handle 216 can be grasped by a user. A handle 216 may be disposed behind the suction motor 214 . For example, the handle 216 may be formed to resemble a cylindrical shape. Alternatively, the handle 216 may be formed in a bent cylindrical shape. The handle 216 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with the body housing 211 or the suction motor 214 or the dust separator 213 .

The handle 216 is connected to a gripping part 216a formed in a column shape so that a user can hold it, and a longitudinal (axial direction) end of the gripping part 216a and a first extension extending toward the suction motor 214. A second extension portion 216c connected to the other end of the portion 216b and the gripping portion 216a in the longitudinal direction (axial direction) and extending toward the dust container 220 may be included.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, a virtual gripping part penetration line extending along the longitudinal direction (axial direction of the column) of the gripping part 216a and penetrating the gripping part may be formed.

For example, the gripping part penetration line may be a virtual line formed inside the cylindrical handle 216 or may be a virtual line formed parallel to at least a part of an outer surface (outer circumferential surface) of the gripping part.

The upper surface of the handle 216 may form part of the outer appearance of the upper surface of the cleaner 200 . Through this, when the user grips the handle 216, a component of the cleaner 200 may be prevented from coming into contact with the user's arm.

The first extension part may extend toward the body housing 211 or the suction motor 214 from the gripping part. At least a portion of the first extension portion may extend in a horizontal direction.

The second extension part may extend toward the dust bin 220 from the gripping part. At least a portion of the second extension portion may extend in a horizontal direction.

Manipulator 218 may be disposed on handle 216 . The control unit 218 may be disposed on an inclined surface formed in an upper region of the handle 216 . A user may input an operation or stop command of the cleaner 200 through the control unit 218 .

The cleaner 200 may include a dust container 220 . The dust container 220 may communicate with the dust separator 213 . The dust container 220 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 213 .

The dust bin 220 may include a dust bin body 221, a discharge cover 222, a dust bin compression lever 223, and a compressor (not shown).

The dust container body 221 may provide a space for storing the dust separated by the dust separator 213 . For example, the dust container body 221 may be formed similarly to a cylindrical shape.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the dust box body 221 passes through the inside (inner space) and is formed extending along the longitudinal direction of the dust box body 221 (meaning the axial direction in the cylindrical dust box body 221). It is possible to form a line through the dust box.

A lower surface (bottom surface) of the dust box body 221 may be partially opened. In addition, a lower surface extension 221a may be formed on a lower surface (bottom surface) of the dust box body 221 . The lower surface extension 221a may be formed to partially block the lower surface of the dust container body 221 .

The dust bin 220 may include a discharge cover 222 . The discharge cover 222 may be disposed on the lower side of the dust bin 220 .

The discharge cover 222 may be provided to open and close one end of the dust container body 221 in the longitudinal direction. Specifically, the discharge cover 222 may selectively open and close the lower part of the dust bin 220 that opens downward.

The discharge cover 222 may include a cover body 222a and a hinge part 222b. The cover body 222a may be formed to partially cover the lower surface of the dust container body 221 . The cover body 222a may rotate downward based on the hinge portion 222b. The hinge part 222b may be disposed adjacent to the battery housing 230 . A torsion spring 222d may be provided at the hinge portion 222b. Therefore, when the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust box body 221, the cover body 222a moves through the dust box body 221 with the hinge part 222b as an axis by the elastic force of the torsion spring 222d. It can be supported in a rotated state more than an angle.

The discharge cover 222 may be coupled to the dust container 220 through hook coupling. Meanwhile, the discharge cover 222 may be separated from the dust bin 220 through the coupling lever 222c. The coupling lever 222c may be disposed in front of the dust bin. Specifically, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on an outer surface of the front side of the dust bin 220 . When an external force is applied, the coupling lever 222c may elastically deform the hook extending from the cover body 222a to release the hook coupling between the cover body 222a and the dust container body 221 .

When the discharge cover 222 is closed, the lower surface of the dust bin 220 may be blocked (sealed) by the discharge cover 222 and the lower surface extension portion 221a.

The dust bin 220 may include a dust bin compression lever 223 (see FIG. 4 ). The dust bin compression lever 223 may be disposed outside the dust bin 220 or the dust separator 211 . The dust bin compression lever 223 may be disposed outside the dust bin 220 or the dust separator 213 to move up and down. The dust box compression lever 223 may be connected to a compressor (not shown). When the dust box compression lever 223 moves downward by an external force, a compressor (not shown) may also move downward. Through this, it is possible to provide user convenience. The compressor (not shown) and the dust container compression lever 223 may be returned to their original positions by an elastic member (not shown). Specifically, when the external force applied to the dust box compression lever 223 is removed, the elastic member may move the dust box compression lever 223 and the compressor (not shown) upward.

A compressor (not shown) may be disposed inside the dust box body 221 . The compressor may move the inner space of the dust container body 221 . Specifically, the compressor may move up and down within the dust container body 221 . Through this, the compressor may compress the dust in the dust container body 221 downward. In addition, when the discharge cover 222 is separated from the dust bin body 221 and the lower part of the dust bin 220 is opened, the compressor moves from the top to the bottom of the dust bin 220 to remove foreign substances such as remaining dust in the dust bin 220. can be removed. Through this, it is possible to improve suction power of the cleaner by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin 220 . In addition, residual dust is prevented from remaining in the dust bin 220 to remove odors caused by the residue.

The cleaner 200 may include a battery housing 230 . A battery 240 may be accommodated in the battery housing 230 . The battery housing 230 may be disposed below the handle 216 . For example, the battery housing 230 may have a hexahedral shape with an open bottom. A rear surface of the battery housing 230 may be connected to the handle 216 .

The battery housing 230 may include a receiving portion that opens downward. The battery 240 may be detached through the receiving portion of the battery housing 220 .

The cleaner 200 may include a battery 240 .

For example, the battery 240 may be detachably coupled to the cleaner 200 . The battery 240 may be detachably coupled to the battery housing 230 . For example, the battery 240 may be inserted into the battery housing 230 from below the battery housing 230 . With such a configuration, the portability of the cleaner 200 can be improved.

Alternatively, the battery 240 may be integrally provided inside the battery housing 230 . At this time, the lower surface of the battery 240 is not exposed to the outside.

The battery 240 may supply power to the suction motor 214 of the cleaner 200 . Battery 240 may be disposed under handle 216 . The battery 240 may be disposed behind the dust container 220 .

According to the embodiment, when the battery 240 is coupled to the battery housing 230, the lower surface of the battery 240 may be exposed to the outside. Since the battery 240 may be placed on the floor when the cleaner 200 is placed on the floor, the battery 240 may be directly separated from the battery housing 230 . In addition, since the lower surface of the battery 240 is exposed to the outside and directly contacts the outside air of the battery 240 , cooling performance of the battery 240 may be improved.

Meanwhile, when the battery 240 is integrally fixed to the battery housing 230, the structure for attaching and detaching the battery 240 and the battery housing 230 may be reduced, and thus the overall size of the cleaner 200 may be reduced. Yes, and it is possible to reduce weight.

The cleaner 200 may include an extension tube 250 . The extension pipe 250 may communicate with the cleaning module 260 . The extension pipe 250 may communicate with the main body 210 . The extension pipe 250 may communicate with the suction part 214 of the main body 210 . The extension pipe 250 may be formed in a long cylindrical shape.

The main body 210 may be connected to the extension pipe 250 . The main body 210 may be connected to the cleaning module 260 through an extension tube 250 . The body 210 may generate suction force through the suction motor 214 and provide suction force to the cleaning module 260 through the extension pipe 250 . External dust may be introduced into the body 210 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension pipe 250 .

The cleaner 200 may include a cleaning module 260 . The cleaning module 260 may communicate with the extension pipe 250 . Accordingly, external air may flow into the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 through the cleaning module 260 and the extension tube 250 by the suction force generated in the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 .

Dust in the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 may be collected by the dust collecting unit 370 of the cleaner station 300 by gravity and the suction force of the dust collecting motor 391 . Through this, since dust in the dust bin can be removed without a user's separate manipulation, user convenience can be provided. In addition, the user can eliminate the hassle of having to empty the dust bin every time. In addition, when the dust bin is emptied, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering.

The cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the housing 310 . Specifically, the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 may be mounted on the coupling part 320 . More specifically, the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 321, and the outer circumferential surface of the dust bin body 221 may be coupled to the dust bin guide surface 322, , The suction part 212 may be coupled to the suction part guide surface 326 of the coupling part 320 . In this case, the central axis of the dust bin 220 may be disposed in a direction parallel to the ground, and the extension pipe 250 may be disposed along a direction perpendicular to the ground.

FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a coupling part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a fixing unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention. 9 and 10 show diagrams for explaining the relationship between a cleaner and a door unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 shows a cleaner and a cover opening in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention. A drawing for explaining the relationship between the units is shown, and FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a process in which dust induces the dust collection part and the flow path part in the cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 12 , the cleaner station 300 of the present invention will be described as follows.

The cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 300 . Specifically, the body of the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 300 . The cleaner station 300 may remove dust from the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 .

The cleaner station 300 may include a housing 310 . The housing 310 may form the appearance of the cleaner station 300 . Specifically, the housing 310 may be formed in a pillar shape including at least one outer wall surface. For example, the housing 310 may be formed in a shape similar to a square pillar.

The housing 310 may have a space capable of accommodating the dust collecting unit 370 that stores dust and the dust suction module 390 that generates a flow force by which the dust is collected by the dust collecting unit 370 .

The housing 310 may include a bottom surface 311 , an outer wall surface 312 , and an upper surface 313 .

The bottom surface 311 may support the lower side of the dust suction module 390 in the direction of gravity. That is, the bottom surface 311 may support the lower side of the dust collecting motor 391 of the dust suction module 390 .

At this time, the bottom surface 311 may be disposed toward the ground. The bottom surface 311 may be disposed parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground. With this configuration, the dust collection motor 391 can be stably supported, and the overall weight can be balanced even when the cleaner 200 is coupled.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the floor surface 311 may further include a ground support part 311a to increase a contact area with the ground in order to prevent the cleaner station 300 from falling down and to maintain balance. For example, the ground support portion 311a may be in the form of a plate extending from the bottom surface 311, and one or more frames may protrude and extend from the bottom surface 311 along the direction of the ground.

The outer wall surface 312 may mean a surface formed along the direction of gravity, and may mean a surface connected to the bottom surface 311 . For example, the outer wall surface 312 may refer to a surface vertically connected to the bottom surface 311 . In another embodiment, the outer wall surface 312 may be disposed inclined at a predetermined angle with the bottom surface 311 .

The outer wall surface 312 may include at least one surface. For example, the outer wall surface 312 may include a first outer wall surface 312a, a second outer wall surface 312b, a third outer wall surface 312c, and a fourth outer wall surface 312d.

In this case, in this embodiment, the first outer wall surface 312a may be disposed in front of the cleaner station 300 . Here, the front side may refer to a surface where the cleaner 200 is exposed in a state in which the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300 . Accordingly, the first outer wall surface 312a may form a front appearance of the cleaner station 300 .

Meanwhile, for understanding of the present embodiment, directions are defined as follows. In this embodiment, a direction may be defined while the cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 300 .

When the cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 300, a direction in which the cleaner 200 is exposed to the outside of the cleaner station 300 may be referred to as a front.

From another point of view, when the cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 300, a direction in which the suction motor 214 of the cleaner 200 is disposed may be referred to as a forward direction. Also, a direction opposite to the direction in which the suction motor 214 is disposed in the cleaner station 300 may be referred to as a rear direction.

Also, a surface facing the front of the housing 310 based on the inner space may be referred to as a rear surface of the cleaner station 300 . Accordingly, the rear surface may refer to a direction in which the second outer wall surface 312b is formed.

In addition, when looking at the front with respect to the inner space of the housing 310, the left side may be referred to as a left side, and the right side may be referred to as a right side. Accordingly, the left surface may mean a direction in which the third outer wall surface 312c is formed, and the right surface may mean a direction in which the fourth outer wall surface 312d is formed.

The first outer wall surface 312a may be formed in a flat shape as well as in a curved shape as a whole, or may include a curved surface in a portion thereof.

A coupling part 320 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 312a. With this configuration, the cleaner 200 can be coupled to the cleaner station 300 and supported by the cleaner station 300 . A detailed configuration of the coupler 320 will be described later.

Meanwhile, a structure for holding various types of cleaning modules 260 used in the cleaner 200 may be added to the first outer wall surface 312a.

In this embodiment, the second outer wall surface 312b may be a surface facing the first outer wall surface 312a. That is, the second outer wall surface 312b may be disposed on the rear surface of the cleaner station 300 . The second outer wall surface 312b may form the exterior of the rear surface of the cleaner station 300 .

In this embodiment, the third outer wall surface 312c and the fourth outer wall surface 312d may mean surfaces connecting the first outer wall surface 312a and the second outer wall surface 312b. In this case, the third outer wall surface 312c may be disposed on the left surface of the cleaner station 300 and the fourth outer wall surface 312d may be disposed on the right surface of the cleaner station 300 . Alternatively, the third outer wall surface 312c may be disposed on the right surface of the cleaner station 300 and the fourth outer wall surface 312d may be disposed on the left surface of the cleaner station 300 .

The third outer wall surface 312c or the fourth outer wall surface 312d may be formed in a flat shape, as well as in a curved shape as a whole, or may include a curved surface in a portion thereof.

Meanwhile, a structure for holding various types of cleaning modules 290 used in the cleaner 200 may be added to the third outer wall surface 312c or the fourth outer wall surface 312d.

The upper surface 313 may form the top appearance of the cleaner station. That is, the upper surface 313 may refer to a surface exposed to the outside by being disposed on the uppermost side in the direction of gravity in the cleaner station.

For reference, in this embodiment, the upper and lower sides may respectively mean upper and lower sides along a direction of gravity (a direction perpendicular to the ground) in a state where the cleaner station 300 is installed on the ground.

At this time, the upper surface 313 may be disposed parallel to the ground or inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground.

A display unit may be disposed on the upper surface 313 . For example, the display unit may display the state of the cleaner station 300 and the state of the cleaner 200, and may also display other information such as a cleaning progress status and a map of a cleaning area.

Meanwhile, according to the embodiment, the upper surface 313 may be detachably provided from the outer wall surface 312 . At this time, when the upper surface 313 is separated, the battery separated from the cleaner 200 can be accommodated in the inner space surrounded by the outer wall surface 312, and a terminal (not shown) capable of charging the separated battery is provided. It can be.

Meanwhile, an envelope accommodating space 315 may be formed inside the housing 310 . The bag accommodation space 315 may be disposed below the coupling part 320 in the direction of gravity and may be disposed above the direction of gravity of the dust suction module 390 .

A dust collecting unit 370 may be provided in the bag receiving space 315 . Specifically, an envelope support unit 373 to be described below may be accommodated in the envelope receiving space 315 to be accessible. Also, a dust bag cartridge 374 to be described later may be detachably coupled to the bag accommodation space 315 . In addition, a splicer 376 to be described later may be mounted in the envelope receiving space 315 . The envelope accommodating space 315 may communicate with a first flow path 381 , a second flow path 382 , and a bypass flow path 383 to be described later. With this configuration, the bag accommodating space 315 can provide a space in which air and dust introduced from the dust bin 220 can flow and can be collected in the dust bag 372 .

Meanwhile, a state in which the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 12 .

In the present invention, the cleaner 200 may be mounted on the outer wall 312 of the cleaner station 300 . For example, the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 321 of the cleaner station 300 . That is, the cleaner 200 may be mounted on the first outer wall surface 312a.

At this time, the axis of the suction motor 214 may be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface (312a). That is, the axis of the suction motor 214 may be formed parallel to the ground.

An imaginary line penetrating the dust bin 220 may be formed perpendicular to the first outer wall surface 312a.

A longitudinal axis C of the housing 310 may be formed perpendicular to the ground. The longitudinal axis C of the housing 310 is parallel to at least one of the first outer wall surface 312a, the second outer wall surface 312b, the third outer wall surface 312c, and the fourth outer wall surface 312d. can be formed

When the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300 , an axis of the suction motor 214 may intersect a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 300 . That is, the rotational axis of the suction motor 214 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 300 .

In addition, when the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300, the battery 240 may be disposed farther from the ground than the rotational axis of the suction motor 214. With this configuration, the cleaner 200 can be stably supported by the cleaner station 300 .

When the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300, an imaginary line penetrating the dust bin 220 may intersect the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 300. That is, the longitudinal axis of the dust bin 220 may cross the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 300 . At this time, the intersection of the longitudinal axis of the dust bin 220 and the longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 300 may be located inside the housing 310, and more specifically, inside the flow path part 380.

Meanwhile, when the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300 , the handle 216 may be disposed at a greater distance from the ground than a virtual line penetrating the dust bin 220 . With this configuration, when the user grabs the handle 216, the user can connect or separate the cleaner 200 from the cleaner station 300 by simply moving the cleaner 200 in a direction parallel to the ground. Convenience can be provided.

The coupling part 320 of the cleaner station 300 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7 .

The cleaner station 300 may include a coupling part 320 to which the cleaner 200 is coupled. Specifically, the coupling part 320 is disposed on the first outer wall surface 312a, and the body 210 of the cleaner 200, the dust bin 220, and the battery housing 230 may be coupled to each other.

The coupling part 320 may include a coupling surface 321 . The coupling surface 321 may be disposed on a side surface of the housing 310 . For example, the coupling surface 321 may refer to a surface concavely formed in a groove shape from the first outer wall surface 312a toward the inside of the cleaner station 300 . That is, the coupling surface 321 may mean a surface formed by forming a step with the first outer wall surface 312a.

The cleaner 200 may be coupled to the coupling surface 321 . For example, the coupling surface 321 may contact the lower surface of the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 . Here, the lower side may refer to a side facing the ground when the user uses the cleaner 200 or places it on the ground.

For example, an angle between the coupling surface 321 and the ground may be a right angle. Through this, when the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 321, the space of the cleaner station 300 can be minimized.

As another example, the coupling surface 321 may be inclined at a predetermined angle with the ground. Through this, when the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling surface 321, the cleaner station 300 can be stably supported.

A dust passage hole 321a may be formed on the coupling surface 321 so that air outside the housing 310 may flow into the inside. The dust passage hole 321a may be formed in a hole shape corresponding to the shape of the dust bin 220 so that dust in the dust bin 220 flows into the dust collection unit 370 . The dust passage hole 321a may be formed to correspond to the shape of the discharge cover 222 of the dust bin 220 . The dust passage hole 321a may be formed to communicate with a passage part 380 to be described later (see FIG. 10 ).

The coupling part 320 may include a dust box guide surface 322 . The dust bin guide surface 322 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 312a. The dust bin guide surface 322 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 312a. In addition, the dust box guide surface 322 may be connected to the coupling surface 321 .

The dust bin guide surface 322 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the dust bin 220 . A front outer surface of the dust bin 220 may be coupled to the dust bin guide surface 322 . Through this, convenience in coupling the cleaner 200 to the coupling surface 321 may be provided.

Meanwhile, a protrusion movement hole 322a may be formed in the dust container guide surface 322, and a push protrusion 351 to be described later may linearly move along the projection movement hole 322a (see FIG. 11). In addition, a gear box 355 accommodating a gear of the cover opening unit 350 to be described later may be provided below the dust box guide surface 322 in the direction of gravity. In this case, a guide space 322b in which the push protrusion 351 can move may be formed between the lower surface of the dust box guide surface 322 and the upper surface of the gear box 355 . The guide space 322b may communicate with the first flow path 381 through the bypass hole 322c. That is, the protrusion movement hole 322a, the guide space 322b, the bypass hole 322c, and the first flow path 381 may form one flow path. With this configuration, when the dust collecting motor 391 is operated in a state where the dust bin 220 is coupled to the coupling part 320, dust remaining on the dust bin 220 and the dust bin guide surface 322 is removed through the passage. There are advantages to inhalation.

The coupling part 320 may include a guide protrusion 323 . The guide protrusion 323 may be disposed on the coupling surface 321 . The guide protrusion 323 may protrude upward from the coupling surface 321 . Two guide protrusions 323 may be disposed spaced apart from each other. A distance between the two guide protrusions 323 spaced apart from each other may correspond to a width of the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 . Through this, convenience in coupling the cleaner 200 to the coupling surface 321 may be provided.

Coupling part 320 may include a coupling part sidewall 324 . The coupling part sidewall 324 may refer to a wall surface disposed on both sides of the coupling surface 321 and may be connected to the coupling surface 321 vertically. The coupling part sidewall 324 may be connected to the first outer wall surface 312a. In addition, the coupling part sidewall 324 may form a surface connected to the dust box guide surface 322 . Through this, the cleaner 200 can be stably accommodated.

The coupling unit 320 may include a coupling sensor 325 . The coupling sensor 325 may detect whether the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 320 .

The coupling sensor 325 may include a contact sensor. For example, the combined sensor 325 may include a micro switch. In this case, the coupling sensor 325 may be disposed on the guide protrusion 323 . Therefore, when the battery housing 230 or the battery 240 of the cleaner 200 is coupled between the pair of guide protrusions 323, the coupled sensor 325 comes into contact with the coupled sensor 325. ) can be detected.

Meanwhile, the combined sensor 325 may also include a non-contact sensor. For example, the combined sensor 325 may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor). In this case, the coupling sensor 325 may be disposed on the sidewall 324 of the coupling portion. Therefore, when the dust bin 220 or the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 passes through the sidewall 324 of the coupling part and reaches the coupling surface 321, the coupling sensor 325 detects the dust container 220 or the main body 210. presence can be detected.

In a state in which the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300 , the coupling sensor 325 may face the dust bin 220 or the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 .

The coupling sensor 325 may be a means for determining whether the cleaner 200 is coupled together with power being applied to the battery 240 of the cleaner 200 .

The coupling part 320 may include a suction part guide surface 326 . The inlet guide surface 326 may be disposed on the first outer wall surface 312a. The inlet guide surface 326 may be connected to the dust box guide surface 322 . The suction part 212 may be coupled to the suction part guide surface 326 . The shape of the suction part guide surface 326 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the suction part 212 .

The coupling part 320 may further include a fixing member access hole 327 . The fixing member access hole 327 may be formed in the form of a long hole along the sidewall 324 of the coupling part so that the fixing member 331 can enter and exit.

With this configuration, when the user couples the cleaner 200 to the coupling part 320 of the cleaner station 300, the guide surface 322 of the dust box, the guide protrusion 323, and the guide surface 326 of the suction part act as a vacuum cleaner. The body 210 of the body 200 may be stably disposed on the coupling part 320. Through this, convenience in coupling the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 to the coupling surface 321 may be provided.

Meanwhile, the cleaner station 300 may further include a charging unit 328 . The charging unit 328 may be disposed on the coupling unit 320 . The charging unit 328 may be electrically connected to the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 320 . The charging unit 328 may supply power to the battery of the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling unit 320 .

In addition, the cleaner station 300 may further include a side door (not shown). Side doors may be disposed on the housing 310 . The side door may selectively expose the dust collection unit 370 to the outside. Through this, the user can easily remove the dust bag 372 from the cleaner station 300 .

Referring to FIG. 8, the fixing unit 330 according to the present invention is described as follows.

The cleaner station 300 of the present invention may include a fixing unit 330 . The fixing unit 330 may be disposed on the coupling part sidewall 324 . In addition, the fixing unit 330 may be disposed on the back surface of the coupling surface 321 . The fixing unit 330 may fix the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 321 . Specifically, the fixing unit 330 may fix the dust container 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200 coupled to the coupling surface 321 .

The fixing unit 330 may include a fixing member 331 fixing the dust bin 220 and the battery housing 230 of the cleaner 200, and a fixing motor 333 driving the fixing member 331. . In addition, the fixing unit 330 may further include a fixing part link 335 that transmits power of the fixing part motor 333 to the fixing member 331 .

The fixing member 331 may be disposed on the sidewall 324 of the coupling part, and may be reciprocally movable on the sidewall 324 of the coupling part to fix the dust container 220 . Specifically, the fixing member 331 may be accommodated inside the fixing member access hole 327 (see FIG. 8 ).

The fixing member 331 may be disposed on both sides of the coupling part 320, respectively. For example, two fixing members 331 may be symmetrically arranged in pairs around the coupling surface 321 .

The fixing motor 333 may provide power for moving the fixing member 331 .

The fixing part link 335 may convert the rotational force of the fixing part motor 333 into reciprocating movement of the fixing member 331 .

When the cleaner 200 is coupled, the fixed sealer 336 may be disposed on the dust container guide surface 322 so as to airtight the dust container 220 . With this configuration, when the dust bin 220 of the vacuum cleaner 200 is coupled, the fixed sealer 336 can be pressed by the weight of the vacuum cleaner 200, and the dust bin 220 and the dust bin guide surface 322 are sealed. It can be.

The fixing sealer 336 may be disposed on a virtual extension line of the fixing member 331 . With this configuration, when the fixing part motor 333 is operated and the fixing member 331 presses the dust container 220, the circumference of the dust container 220 on the same height may be sealed.

Depending on the embodiment, the fixed sealer 336 may be disposed on the dust box guide surface 322 in a bent line shape corresponding to the arrangement of the cover opening unit 350 to be described later.

Accordingly, when the main body 210 of the cleaner 200 is disposed on the coupling part 320, the fixing unit 330 may fix the main body 210 of the cleaner 200. Specifically, when the coupling sensor 325 detects that the body 210 of the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling portion 320 of the cleaner station 300, the fixing motor 333 moves the fixing member 331. The main body 210 of the cleaner 200 may be fixed by moving it.

Through this, it is possible to improve suction power of the vacuum cleaner by preventing residual dust from remaining in the dust bin. In addition, residual dust is prevented from remaining in the dust bin so that odors caused by the residue can be removed.

The door unit 340 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 .

The cleaner station 300 of the present invention may include a door unit 340 . The door unit 340 may be configured to open and close the dust passage hole 321a.

The door unit 340 may include a door 341 , a door motor 342 and a door arm 343 .

The door 341 is hinged to the coupling surface 321 and can open and close the dust passage hole 321a. The door 341 may include a door body 341a.

The door body 341a may be formed in a form capable of blocking the dust passage hole 321a. For example, the door body 341a may be formed similarly to a disc shape.

Based on the state in which the door body 341a blocks the dust passage hole 321a, a hinge unit is disposed on the upper side of the door body 341a, and an arm coupling unit 341b is disposed on the lower side of the door body 341a. can

The door body 341a may be formed in a form capable of sealing the dust passage hole 321a. For example, an outer surface of the door body 341a exposed to the outside of the cleaner station 300 is formed to have a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the dust passage hole 321a, and an inner surface disposed inside the cleaner station 300. The side surface is formed to have a larger diameter than the diameter of the dust passage hole 321a. In addition, a step may be generated between the outer surface and the inner surface. Meanwhile, at least one reinforcing rib for connecting the hinge part and the arm coupling part 341b and reinforcing the supporting force of the door body 341a may protrude from the inner surface.

The hinge unit may be a means for hinge-coupled the door 341 to the coupling surface 321 . The hinge part may be disposed at an upper end of the door body 341a and coupled to the coupling surface 321 .

The arm coupling part 341b may be a means to which the door arm 343 is rotatably coupled. The arm coupling portion 341b may be disposed below the door body 341a, rotatably coupled with the door body 341a, and rotatably coupled to the door arm 343.

With this configuration, when the door arm 343 pulls the door body 341a in a state where the door 341 closes the dust passing hole 321a, the door body 341a pivots on the hinge portion to move the vacuum cleaner station 300. ), and the dust passage hole 321a may be opened. Meanwhile, when the door arm 343 pushes the door body 341a while the dust passage hole 321a is open, the door body 341a moves along the outside of the cleaner station 300 with the hinge portion 341b as an axis. It rotates and moves toward, and the dust passage hole 321a may be blocked.

Meanwhile, in a state in which the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300 and the discharge cover 220 is separated from the dust box body 210, the door 341 may come into contact with the discharge cover 220. Also, as the door 341 rotates, the discharge cover 220 may be rotated in conjunction with the door 341 .

The door motor 342 may provide power to rotate the door 341 . Specifically, the door motor 342 may rotate the door arm 343 forward or reverse. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the door arm 343 pulls the door 341 . Accordingly, when the door arm 343 rotates in the forward direction, the dust passage hole 321a may be opened. Also, the reverse direction may mean a direction in which the door arm 343 pushes the door 341 . Accordingly, when the door arm 343 rotates in the reverse direction, the dust passage hole 321a may be at least partially closed. The forward direction may be the reverse direction and the opposite direction.

The door arm 343 connects the door 341 and the door motor 342 and can open and close the door 341 using power generated by the door motor 342 .

For example, the door arm 343 may include a first door arm 343a and a second door arm 343b. One end of the first door arm 343a may be coupled to the door motor 342 . The first door arm 343a may rotate by power of the door motor 342 . The other end of the first door arm 343a may be rotatably coupled to the second door arm 343b. The first door arm 343a may transfer the force transmitted from the door motor 342 to the second door arm 343b. One end of the second door arm 343b may be coupled to the first door arm 343a. The other end of the second door arm 343b may be coupled to the door 341 . The second door arm 343b may push or pull the door 341 to open or close the dust passage hole 321a.

The door unit 340 may further include a door open/close sensor 344 . The door open/close detector 344 may be provided inside the housing 100 and may detect whether the door 341 is open.

For example, the door open/close detector 344 may be disposed at both ends of the rotational movement area of the door arm 343 . As another example, the door open/close detection units 344 may be disposed at both ends of the movement area of the door 341 .

Accordingly, when the door arm 343 moves to a preset door open position DP1 or the door 341 is opened to a predetermined position, the door open/close sensor 344 may detect that the door is opened. In addition, when the door arm 343 moves to a preset door closing position DP2 or the door 341 is opened to a predetermined position, the door open/close detection unit 344 may detect that the door is opened.

The door open/close detector 344 may also include a contact sensor. For example, the door open/close sensor 344 may include a micro switch.

Meanwhile, the door open/close detector 344 may also include a non-contact sensor. For example, the door opening/closing detector 344 may include an infrared sensor.

With this configuration, the door unit 340 can selectively open and close at least a portion of the coupling surface 321 to communicate the outside of the first outer wall surface 312a with the flow path 380 and/or the dust collection unit 370. there is.

The door unit 340 may be opened when the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 is opened. In addition, when the door unit 340 is closed, the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 may be closed together in conjunction therewith.

When dust is removed from the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200, the door motor 342 rotates the door 341 to couple the discharge cover 222 to the dust bin body 221. Specifically, the door motor 342 rotates the door 141 based on the hinge portion 341b by rotating the door 341, and the door 141 rotating based on the hinge portion 341b is the discharge cover ( 222) may be pushed toward the dust box body 221.

Referring to FIG. 11, the cover opening unit 350 of the present invention will be described.

The cleaner station 300 of the present invention may include a cover opening unit 350 . The cover opening unit 350 is disposed on the coupling part 320 and can open the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 .

The cover opening unit 350 may include a push protrusion 351 , a cover opening motor 352 , a cover opening gear 353 and a gear box 355 .

The push protrusion 351 may move to press the coupling lever 222c when the cleaner 200 is coupled.

The push protrusion 351 may be disposed on the dust box guide surface 322 . Specifically, a protrusion movement hole may be formed in the dust container guide surface 322 , and the push protrusion 351 may pass through the projection movement hole and be exposed to the outside.

The push protrusion 351 may be disposed at a position where the coupling lever 222c can be pressed when the cleaner 200 is coupled. That is, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on the protrusion movement hole. Also, the coupling lever 222c may be disposed on the moving area of the push protrusion 351 .

The push protrusion 351 may linearly reciprocate to press the coupling lever 222c. Specifically, the push protrusion 351 is coupled to the gear box 355 so that linear movement may be guided. The push protrusion 351 is coupled to the cover opening gear 353 and may be moved together by the movement of the cover opening gear 353 .

The cover opening motor 352 may provide power to move the push protrusion 351 . Specifically, the cover opening motor 352 may rotate a motor shaft (not shown) in a forward or reverse direction. Here, the forward direction may mean a direction in which the push protrusion 351 presses the coupling lever 222c. Also, the reverse direction may refer to a direction in which the push protrusion 351, which presses the coupling lever 222c, returns to its original position. The forward direction may be the reverse direction and the opposite direction.

The cover opening gear 353 is coupled to the cover opening motor 352 and may move the push protrusion 351 by using power of the cover opening motor 352 . Specifically, the cover opening gear 353 may be accommodated inside the gear box 355 . The driving gear 353a of the cover opening gear 353 may be coupled to the motor shaft of the cover opening motor 352 to receive power. The driven gear 353b of the cover opening gear 353 may be coupled with the push protrusion 351 to move the push protrusion 351 . For example, the driven gear 353b is provided in the form of a rack gear, meshes with the driving gear 353a, and can receive power from the driving gear 353a.

At this time, the discharge cover 222 may be provided with a torsion spring 222d. By the elastic force of the torsion spring 222d, the discharge cover 222 can be rotated more than a predetermined angle and supported in the rotated position. Accordingly, the discharge cover 222 may be opened, and the dust passage hole 321a may communicate with the inside of the dust container 220 .

The gear box 355 is provided inside the housing 310, is disposed below the coupling part 320 in the gravitational direction, and the cover opening gear 353 may be accommodated therein.

A cover opening detection unit 355f may be provided in the gear box 355 . In this case, the cover opening detector 355f may include a contact sensor. For example, the cover opening detector 355f may include a micro switch. Meanwhile, the cover opening detector 355f may also include a non-contact sensor. For example, the cover opening detection unit 355f may include an infrared sensor unit (IR sensor).

At least one cover opening detector 355f may be disposed on an inner surface or an outer surface of the gear box 355 . For example, one cover opening detector 355f may be disposed on an inner surface of the gearbox 355. At this time, the cover opening detection unit 355f may detect that the push protrusion 351 is in an initial position.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can open the dust bin 220 without separately opening the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner by using the cover opening unit 350, thereby improving convenience.

In addition, since the discharge cover 222 is opened while the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300, scattering of dust can be prevented.

Meanwhile, FIG. 13 is a front view for explaining the dust collection unit in the cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a view for explaining the specific arrangement and configuration of the dust collection unit in FIG. 13. 15 is a perspective view for explaining a dust separation unit in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate an envelope support part and a flow path part in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention. A perspective view for doing is shown.

Meanwhile, the dust collector 370 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 17 and 19 to 22.

The cleaner station 300 may include a dust collecting unit 370 . The dust collecting unit 370 may be disposed inside the housing 310 . The dust collecting unit 370 may be disposed in the bag receiving space 315 . The dust collection unit 370 may be disposed below the coupling unit 320 in the direction of gravity. Also, the dust collection unit 370 may be disposed above the gravity direction of the dust collection motor 391 . A detailed arrangement of the dust collector 370 will be described later.

The dust collector 370 may collect dust inside the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 . Specifically, when the dust collecting motor 391 is operated in a state in which the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300 and the inside of the dust bin 220 is in communication with the flow path 380, the dust inside the dust bin 220 flows into the flow path. It may flow along the part 380 and be collected in the dust collecting part 370 .

The dust collection unit 370 may include a dust separation unit 371, a dust bag 372, a bag support unit 373, a dust bag cartridge 374, a pre-filter 375, and a bonding machine 376.

The dust separator 371 may separate dust from air introduced from the dust container 220 .

The dust separation unit 371 may be disposed above the dust bag 372 , the bag support unit 373 , the dust bag cartridge 374 and the bonding machine 376 . The dust separator 371 may be disposed on the longitudinal axis C of the cleaner station 300 .

The dust separator 371 may communicate with the first flow path 381 . The dust separator 371 may separate dust sucked into the inside through the first flow path 381 . A space inside the dust separator 371 may communicate with a space inside the bag supporter 373 .

For example, the dust separation unit 371 may include at least one cyclone unit 371a capable of separating dust by cyclone flow. Accordingly, the air and dust introduced through the first flow passage 381 spirally flow along the inner circumferential surface of the dust separator 371 . Thus, a cyclone flow may occur in the inner space of the dust separator 371 .

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the cyclone unit 371a may include a cylindrical mesh network. Here, the axial direction of the mesh network may be arranged parallel to the ground. With this configuration, when the cyclone unit 371a is pulled from the side of the cleaner station 300, it can be separated from the dust collecting unit 370. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the user can easily separate the cyclone unit 371a and clean the mesh net.

In addition, the dust separation unit 371 may include a dust passing pipe 371b for guiding the dust separated from the cyclone unit 371a to the dust bag 372 . The dust passage pipe 371b may be formed downward from one side of the cyclone part 371a in the axial direction. Accordingly, the dust passing pipe 371b may communicate the inner space of the bag supporter 373 and the cyclone part 371a.

The dust separator 371 may further include a secondary cyclone that separates dust from the air discharged from the cyclone again. At this time, the secondary cyclone may be located inside the cyclone so that the size of the dust separator 371 is minimized. The secondary cyclone may include a plurality of cyclone bodies arranged in parallel. The air discharged from the cyclone can pass through divided into a plurality of cyclone bodies.

The dust separation unit 371 communicates with the first flow path 381 and is configured to apply the principle of a dust collector using centrifugal force to separate dust introduced into the housing 310 through the dust passage hole 321a. .

A dust bag 372 may be disposed inside the housing 310 . The dust bag 372 may be disposed below the dust separator 371 in the direction of gravity.

The dust bag 372 may be formed of an impermeable material. For example, the dust bag 372 may include a roll vinyl (not shown). With this configuration, when the dust bag 372 is sealed or bonded, dust or odor collected inside the dust bag 372 may be prevented from leaking out of the dust bag 372 .

The dust bag 372 may be mounted to the housing 310 through the dust bag cartridge 374 . If necessary, the dust bag 372 may be replaced through a dust bag cartridge 374. That is, the dust collector 370 may be defined as a consumable part. The dust bag 372 may increase in volume due to a suction force (negative pressure) generated when the dust collecting motor 391 operates while being mounted on the housing 310 .

At this time, the dust bag 372 in an unfolded state may be accommodated inside the bag support part 373 . That is, when the dust collection motor 391 is operated, the dust bag 372 may expand within the bag support 373 . Also, the unfolded dust bag 372 may be supported by the bag support 373 to maintain its shape.

The dust bag 372 may store the dust separated by the dust separator 371 . The upper region of the dust bag 372 may be cut and joined by a joining machine 376 . The dust bag 372 may be separated from the bag support 373 with the upper region cut and joined.

With this configuration, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

The bag support 373 may support the dust bag 372 . The bag support 373 may accommodate the dust bag 372 therein when the dust bag 372 is inflated. The bag support part 373 may support the outer shape of the inflated dust bag 372 .

The bag supporter 373 may be disposed below the dust separation unit 371 . With this configuration, the dust separated by the dust separator 371 may be collected into the bag supporter 373 .

The bag support 373 may be disposed below the dust bag cartridge 374 . With this configuration, when the dust bag 372 expands downward from the dust bag cartridge 374, at least a part of the dust bag 372 can be accommodated inside the bag support 373.

The envelope support 373 may be disposed below the splicer 376 . With this configuration, the inflated dust bag 372 is joined and separated by the bonding machine 376, and can be accommodated in the bag support part 373 while falling downward by gravity.

Specifically, the bag supporter 373 may include a supporter body 373a and a suction hole 373b.

The support body 373a may be detachably coupled to the inside of the housing 310 . For example, the support body 373a may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and wheels 373c may be provided below the support body 373a. In this case, the outer circumferential surface of the support body 373a may be spaced apart from the sidewall of the bag receiving space 315 . Accordingly, a space may be formed between the outer circumferential surface of the support body 373a and the sidewall of the bag receiving space 315 . A space may be formed between the lower surface of the support body 373a and the lower surface of the bag receiving space 315 . The above space may provide a path through which the suction force of the dust collecting motor 391 is transmitted.

With this configuration, when the dust collecting motor 391 is operated, the air in the bag receiving space 315 can be sucked into the dust collecting motor 391 by the suction force of the dust collecting motor 391, and the bag receiving space 315 A negative pressure that expands the dust bag 372 may be formed.

When the dust bag 372 is inflated, the support body 373a may be formed to accommodate the dust bag 372 therein. For example, the support body 373a may be formed in a cylindrical shape, an upper surface of the support body 373a may be open, and at least a portion of a lower surface of the support body 373a may be closed.

As another example, the support body 373a may be formed in the shape of a hexahedron, the upper side of the support body 373a may be open, and the front side of the support body 373a may be open. With this configuration, the dust bag 372 can be removed through the open front face.

At least a part of the dust bag 372 may be disposed above the support body 373a. In addition, when the dust bag 372 is inflated, the dust bag 372 expands downward to fill the internal space of the support body 373a.

A plurality of suction holes 373b may be formed in the support body 373a. For example, a plurality of suction holes 373b may be formed along the outer circumferential surface of the support body 373a. Also, at least one suction hole 373b may be formed on a lower surface of the support body 373a. When the dust collection motor 391 operates in this configuration, air inside the support body 373a may flow to the outside of the support body 373a through the suction hole 373b. In addition, in a state in which the dust bag 372 is inflated inside the support body 373a, negative pressure may be applied toward the outside of the support body 373a with respect to the dust bag 372, and the dust bag 372 may be It may expand to come into close contact with the inner circumferential surface and lower surface of the main body 373a. That is, the dust bag 372 may expand along the inner shape of the bag support 373 .

In particular, when the plurality of suction holes 373b are formed at predetermined intervals, the dust bag 372 can be evenly inflated while a uniform negative pressure is applied to the entire dust bag 372 and can maintain the expanded shape. there is.

Meanwhile, the envelope support 373 may be provided in a withdrawable manner within the housing 310 .

Specifically, the bag support part 373 may be provided in the bag receiving space 315 formed inside the housing 310 . At this time, a structure for guiding the linear movement of the bag supporter 373 may be provided in the bag supporter 373 . For example, as shown in FIG. 22 , the bag support 373 may include a plurality of wheels 373c. That is, a plurality of wheels 373c may be provided on the lower surface of the support body 373a. As another example, although not shown, a guide rail may be formed on the side of the envelope support 373 .

With this configuration, the user may open the side door (not shown) of the cleaner station 300 and then pull the bag support 373 to take the dust bag 372 out of the housing 310 . Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can easily take out the dust bag and throw it away.

The dust bag cartridge 374 is detachably coupled to the housing 310 and may supply a dust bag 372 .

The dust bag cartridge 374 may be detachably coupled to the housing 310 . Although not shown, a structure in which the dust bag cartridge 374 is coupled may be formed inside the housing 310 (the bag receiving space 315), and the user inserts the dust bag cartridge 374 into the housing 310. can be inserted inside. In addition, when the user pulls the dust bag cartridge 374 out of the cleaner station 300 while the dust bag cartridge 374 is coupled to the housing 310, the dust bag cartridge 374 may be separated from the housing 310. can With this configuration, the user can easily attach or detach the dust bag cartridge 374 from the housing.

A dust bag 372 may be provided in the dust bag cartridge 374 . For example, at least a part of the dust bag 372 in the form of a roll vinyl may be coupled to the dust bag cartridge 374, and the dust bag 372 moves toward the bag support part 373 according to the operation of the dust collection motor 391. can be inflated. In addition, a part of the dust bag 372 may be separated from the dust bag cartridge 374 while the dust bag 372 is joined according to the operation of the bonding machine 376 to be described later. With this configuration, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

The dust bag cartridge 374 may be disposed below the dust separator 371 . For example, the upper surface of the dust bag cartridge 374 may come into contact with the lower surface of the dust separator 371 . At this time, a sealer to prevent leakage of foreign substances may be provided on the upper surface of the dust bag cartridge 374 and/or the lower surface of the dust separator 371 . With this configuration, foreign substances separated from the dust separator 371 may be collected inside the dust bag 372 without leaking to the outside.

A dust bag cartridge 374 may be placed on top of the splicer 376 . For example, the lower surface of the dust bag cartridge 374 may contact the upper surface of the splicer 376 with each other. At this time, a sealer to prevent leakage of foreign substances may be provided on the lower surface of the dust bag cartridge 374 and/or the upper surface of the bonding machine 376 . With this configuration, in a state in which the dust bag 372 is joined and separated, foreign substances on the flow path part 380 can be prevented from leaking between the dust bag cartridge 374 and the adapter 376 .

The dust collector 370 may further include a pre-filter 375 . The pre-filter 375 is disposed on the second flow path 382 and may separate foreign substances from air flowing through the second flow path 382 . For example, the pre-filter 375 may be disposed on the inlet side of the second flow path 382 to separate dust included in the air passing through the dust separation unit 371 . With this configuration, there is an effect of preventing foreign substances from flowing into the dust collecting motor 391 .

The pre-filter 375 may be detachably coupled to the second flow path 382 . The pre-filter 375 may be detachably coupled to the second flow path 382 at the front of the cleaner station 300 .

The dust collecting unit 370 may further include a bonding unit 376 . An adapter 376 may be disposed in the housing 310 . For example, the adapter 376 may be fixedly coupled to the housing 310 .

An adapter 376 may be disposed on the underside of the dust bag cartridge 374 . For example, the upper side of the splicer 376 may be in contact with the lower side of the dust bag cartridge 374. With this configuration, the bonding machine 376 can guide the attachment/detachment of the dust bag cartridge 374. Meanwhile, a sealer is provided between the upper surface of the bonding machine 376 and the lower surface of the dust bag cartridge 374 to prevent foreign substances from leaking.

The jointer 376 may be disposed on the upper side of the envelope support 373 . For example, a lower surface of the binder 376 may contact an upper surface of the envelope support 373 . At this time, a sealer is provided between the lower surface of the bonding machine 376 and the upper surface of the bag support 373 to prevent foreign substances from leaking.

The bonding machine 376 may cut and bond the upper region of the dust bag 372 where the dust is collected. Specifically, the bonding machine 376 may heat-wire bond the upper area of the dust bag 372 to the central area of the dust bag 372 . For example, the bonding unit 376 may include a first bonding member (not shown) and a second bonding member (not shown). The first junction member (not shown) may move in a first direction through the first junction driver, and the second junction member (not shown) may move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction through the second junction driver. .

With this configuration, dust collected from the outside can be collected inside the roll vinyl, and the roll vinyl can be bonded automatically. Accordingly, since the user does not need to separately tie the dust-collecting bag or the like, user convenience can be improved.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the dust collector 370 may further include a dust amount sensor. The dust amount sensor can measure the amount of dust in the dust bag 372 .

The cleaner station 300 may include a flow path part 380 . The flow path part 380 may connect the cleaner 200 , the dust collecting part 370 , and the dust collecting motor 391 .

The flow path unit 380 may include a first flow path 381 , a second flow path 382 , and a bypass flow path 383 .

The first flow path 381 may connect the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 and the dust collection unit 370 . The first passage 381 may be disposed on the rear side of the coupling surface 321 . The first passage 381 may refer to a space between the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 and the dust collecting unit 370 . The first flow path 381 may be a space formed rearward from the dust passage hole 321a, or may be a flow path formed downward from the dust passage hole 321a through which dust and air may flow.

For example, the first flow path 381 is a first region 381a communicating with the inner space of the dust bin 220 when the dust passage hole 321a is opened when the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300. and a second area 381b that communicates the first area 381a with the bag accommodating space 315 (or the inner space of the dust collector 370). In this case, the direction in which the first region 381a is formed may be substantially parallel to the axial direction (longitudinal direction) of the dust bin. In addition, the direction in which the second region 381b is formed may be parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the housing 310 . In this case, the first region 381a may be formed at a predetermined angle with the second region 381b. With this configuration, it is possible to minimize a decrease in the suction power of the dust collecting motor 391 in the first flow path 381 and the second flow path 382 .

Accordingly, when the dust collection motor 391 is operated, dust in the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 may flow to the dust collection unit 370 through the first flow path 381 .

The second passage 382 may connect the dust collecting unit 370 and the dust suction module 390 . Specifically, the second passage 382 may be a passage connecting the upper side of the dust collection unit 370 and the upper side of the dust suction module 390 . For example, the second flow path 382 is connected to a third area 382a formed vertically upward from the upper side of the dust collection unit 370 and a fourth area formed along the horizontal direction from the third area 382a. The region 382b is connected from the fourth region 382b and formed vertically downward, and the fifth region 382c is formed along the horizontal direction from the fifth region 382c and joins the bypass passage 383. It may include a sixth region 382d to do.

With this configuration, the air passing through the dust collector 370 through the second flow path 382 may be guided to the dust collecting motor 391 .

The bypass flow path 383 may connect the bag supporter 373 and the dust collecting motor 391 to a flow path.

The bypass passage 383 may communicate the bag accommodation space 315 and the inner space of the dust suction module 390 . For example, the bypass passage 383 may be a passage formed along the direction of gravity to connect the bag accommodation space 315 and the dust suction module 390 . With this configuration, the bypass passage 383 may guide air existing in the bag accommodation space 315 to the dust collection motor 391 .

The second passage 382 and the bypass passage 383 communicate with each other and may be connected to the dust suction module 390 . For example, the second flow path 382 may be connected to the bypass flow path 383 , and the bypass flow path 383 may be connected to the dust suction module 390 . As another example, the bypass flow path 383 may be connected to the second flow path 382 , and the second flow path 382 may be connected to the dust suction module 390 . Accordingly, the second flow path 382 and the bypass flow path 383 may be connected to the dust collecting unit 370 and the dust collecting motor 391 , respectively.

With this configuration, there is an effect of maintaining the shape of the dust bag by operating the dust collection motor 391 and sucking in external air at the same time.

The cleaner station 300 may include a dust suction module 390 . The dust suction module 390 may include a dust collecting motor 391 .

The dust collecting motor 391 may be disposed below the dust collecting part 370 . The dust collecting motor 391 may generate a suction force to the flow path part 380 . Through this, the dust collecting motor 391 may provide a suction force capable of sucking dust in the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 .

The dust collecting motor 391 may generate suction force by rotation. For example, the dust collection motor 391 may be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder, and may generate suction force while rotating around a rotation axis. At this time, the direction of the rotation axis of the dust collecting motor 391 may be disposed perpendicular to the ground.

Meanwhile, FIG. 18 is a block diagram for explaining a control configuration in a cleaner station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 18, the control configuration of the cleaner station 300 according to the present invention will be described as follows.

The cleaner station 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a coupling part 320, a fixing unit 330, a door unit 340, a cover opening unit 350, a dust collecting part 370, a flow path part 380, and A station controller 400 controlling the dust suction module 390 may be further included.

The station controller 400 may include a printed circuit board and elements mounted on the printed circuit board.

When the coupling sensor 325 detects coupling of the cleaner 200 , the coupling sensor 325 may transmit a signal indicating that the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 320 . At this time, the station controller 400 may receive a signal from the coupling sensor 325 and determine that the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 320 .

Also, when power is supplied to the battery 240 of the cleaner 200 from the charging unit 328, the station controller 400 may determine that the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupling unit 320.

When it is determined that the cleaner 200 is coupled to the coupler 320, the station controller 400 may operate the fixing motor 333 to fix the cleaner 200.

When the fixing member 331 or the fixing part link 335 moves to a predetermined fixing point FP1, the fixation detecting unit 337 may transmit a signal indicating that the cleaner 200 is fixed. The station control unit 400 may receive a signal indicating that the cleaner 200 is fixed from the fixation detecting unit 337 and determine that the cleaner 200 is fixed. The station control unit 400 may stop the operation of the fixing part motor 333 when it is determined that the cleaner 200 is fixed.

Meanwhile, when the emptying of the dust bin 200 is finished, the station control unit 400 may release the fixation of the cleaner 200 by rotating the motor 333 in the reverse direction.

When it is determined that the cleaner 200 is fixed to the coupling part 320, the station controller 400 may operate the door motor 342 to open the door 341 of the cleaner station 300.

The door open/close detector 344 may transmit a signal indicating that the door 341 is open when the door 341 or the door arm 343 reaches a predetermined open position DP1. The station controller 400 may receive a signal indicating that the door 341 is open from the door open/close sensor 337 and determine that the door 341 is open. When it is determined that the door 341 is opened, the station controller 400 may stop the operation of the door motor 342 .

Meanwhile, when the emptying of the dust bin 200 is finished, the station controller 400 may close the door 341 by rotating the door motor 342 in a reverse direction.

When it is determined that the door 341 is opened, the station controller 400 may open the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200 by operating the cover opening motor 352 .

The cover opening detector 355f may transmit a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is opened when the guide frame 351e reaches a predetermined open position CP1. The station controller 400 may receive a signal indicating that the discharge cover 222 is open from the cover open detection unit 355f and determine that the discharge cover 222 is open. When it is determined that the discharge cover 222 is opened, the station controller 400 may stop the operation of the cover opening motor 352 .

The station control unit 400 may drive the bonding machine 376 to bond the dust bag 372 . For example, the station controller 400 may operate a first joint member to move in a first direction, and the station controller 400 may operate a second joint member to move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. can

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the station controller 400 may operate the splice machine 376 after the operation of the dust collecting motor 391 is finished. For example, the station control unit 400 may operate the adapter 376 when a predetermined time elapses after the operation of the dust collecting motor 391 is finished. As another example, the station control unit 400 may operate the adapter 376 when a predetermined time elapses after the dust collecting motor 391 is operated a preset number of times. As another example, the station control unit 400 may operate the adapter 376 at preset intervals, but may operate the adapter 376 when a predetermined time elapses while the dust collecting motor 391 is in operation. In addition to this, the station controller 400 may operate the adapter 376 when the amount of dust measured through a dust amount sensor (not shown) exceeds a predetermined standard.

With this configuration, the dust bag 372 is sealed in a state in which dust does not float inside the cleaner station 300 and settles in the dust bag 372, thereby improving hygiene.

The station control unit 400 may drive the dust collecting motor 391 to suck dust inside the dust bin 220 .

The station control unit 400 may operate the display unit 410 to display the dust bin emptying status and charging status of the cleaner 200 . For example, in this embodiment, when the amount of dust measured by the dust amount sensor exceeds a predetermined reference value, the station controller 400 may display on the display unit 410 that the dust bag 372 needs to be replaced. .

Meanwhile, the cleaner station 300 of the present invention may include a display unit 410 .

The display unit 410 may be disposed in the housing 310, as well as in a separate display device, and may be provided in a terminal including a mobile phone.

The display unit 410 may include at least one of a display panel capable of outputting characters and/or figures, and a speaker capable of outputting voice signals and sounds. The user can easily grasp the status of the current administration, the remaining time, etc. through the information output through the display unit.

Meanwhile, the cleaner station 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a memory 430 . The memory 430 may include various data for driving and operating the cleaner station 300 .

Meanwhile, the cleaner station 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit 440 . The input unit 440 generates key input data input by the user to control the operation of the cleaner station 300 . To this end, the input unit 440 may include a key pad, a dome switch, and a touch pad (static pressure/capacitance). In particular, when the touch pad and the display unit 410 form a mutual layer structure, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

An operation process of the cleaner system 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 18 to 22.

First, when the cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 300, the fixing part motor 333 is operated and the fixing member 331 is moved to fix the dust container 220 of the cleaner 200.

When the dust bin 220 of the cleaner 200 is fixed, the cover opening motor 352 is operated to open the discharge cover 222 of the cleaner 200, and the door motor 342 is operated to open the door 341. The dust passage hole 321a may be opened. In this case, the inside of the dust bin 220, the first flow path 381, and the dust collection unit 370 may communicate with each other.

Then, when the dust collecting motor 391 is operated, negative pressure may be applied to the flow path part 380 , and air and dust inside the dust container 220 may flow in the direction of the dust collecting motor 391 .

Specifically, air introduced into the first flow path 381 from inside the dust bin 220 may pass through the first flow path 381 and then be separated from dust by the dust separator 371 . In addition, air in a state in which dust is separated flows toward the dust collection motor 391 through the second flow passage 382 and may be discharged to the outside.

Meanwhile, when the dust collection motor 391 is operated and negative pressure is applied to the bypass passage 383, the dust bag 372 may expand toward the bag support part 373. Also, dust separated from the air may be collected inside the inflated dust bag 372 (see FIG. 20 ).

Then, when the operation of the dust collecting motor 391 is finished, the adapter 376 may be operated. When the joining machine 376 is operated, the upper parts of the dust bags 372 that have been inflated inside the bag supporting part 373 may be joined to each other. Thus, the dust bag 372 is sealed so that the dust collected therein is not discharged to the outside. Then, the joined dust bag 372 may be separated downward and placed in the bag support part 373 (see FIG. 21 ).

Meanwhile, as the dust bag 372 is separated, a new dust bag 372' may be created in the dust bag cartridge 374. For example, a new dust bag 372′ may be formed by bonding and separating the dust bag 372 from a roll vinyl provided in the dust bag cartridge 374 (see FIG. 22).

Also, the bag support 373 may be moved outside the housing 310 of the cleaner station 300 . For example, a plurality of wheels 373c may be provided on the lower side of the bag supporter 373, and when a user opens a side door (not shown) of the housing 310 and pulls the bag supporter 373, the bag supporter (373) can be moved out of the housing (310). In this state, the user can take out the sealed dust bag 372 and throw it away.

With this configuration, it is possible to provide the user with the convenience of emptying the dust bin by simply taking out and discharging the previously sealed dust bag from the cleaner station 300 .

Meanwhile, FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a cleaner system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In order to avoid redundant description, the contents of the vacuum cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used except for the contents specifically described in the present embodiment.

A cleaner system 3a according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 23 .

In this embodiment, the pre-filter 1375 is disposed on the inlet of the second flow path 1382 and can separate dust from air flowing into the second flow path 1382 . With this configuration, there is an effect of preventing foreign substances from flowing into the dust collection motor 1391.

The pre-filter 1375 may separate dust from air sucked into the dust collector 1370 through the first flow path 1381 . The pre-filter 1375 may be disposed above the dust bag 1372 in the direction of gravity.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the first flow path 1381 is a first region 1381a communicating with the inner space of the dust bin 220 and the first region 1381a and the bag receiving space 1315 (or the dust collection unit 1370). ) may include a second region 1381b that communicates between the internal spaces). In this case, the direction in which the first region 1381a is formed may be substantially parallel to the axial direction (longitudinal direction) of the dust bin. Also, a direction in which the second region 1381b is formed may be disposed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the housing 1310 . In this case, the first region 1381a may be formed at a predetermined angle with the second region 1381b.

In addition, the second flow path 1382 is connected to a third area 1382a formed vertically upward from the upper side of the bag accommodating space 1315 (or the upper side of the dust collection unit 1370), and from the third area 1382a. a fourth region 1382b formed along the horizontal direction, a fifth region 1382c connected from the fourth region 1382b and formed vertically downward, and formed along the horizontal direction from the fifth region 1382c and a sixth region 1382d converging with the bypass passage 1383.

Accordingly, when the dust collection motor 1391 is operated, air flowing vertically downward along the second region 1381a flows vertically upward along the third region 1382a. In this process, relatively heavy dust falls into the dust bag 1372, and relatively light dust is separated from the air while being filtered by the pre-filter 1375.

Therefore, unlike an embodiment of the present invention in which both the dust separation unit 371 and the pre-filter 375 are provided, in the present embodiment, only the pre-filter 1375 can separate dust in the air.

Meanwhile, FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a cleaner system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In order to avoid redundant description, the contents of the vacuum cleaner system according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used except for the contents specifically described in the present embodiment.

A cleaner system 3b according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 24 .

In this embodiment, the first flow path 2381 is formed by a first region 2381a communicating with the inner space of the dust bin 220 and between the first region 2381a and the bag receiving space 2315 (or the dust collector 2370). It may include a second region 2381b communicating between the internal spaces). In this case, the direction in which the first region 2381a is formed may be substantially parallel to the axial direction (longitudinal direction) of the dust container 220 . Also, a direction in which the second region 2381b is formed may be disposed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis C of the housing 2310 . In this case, the first region 2381a may be formed at a predetermined angle with the second region 2381b.

In addition, the second flow path 2382 is connected to a third area 2382a formed vertically upward from the upper side of the bag accommodating space 2315 (or the upper side of the dust collection unit 2370), and from the third area 2382a. a fourth region 2382b formed along the horizontal direction, a fifth region 2382c connected from the fourth region 2382b and formed vertically downward, and formed along the horizontal direction from the fifth region 2382c and a sixth region 2382d connected to the dust suction module 2390.

In this embodiment, the bypass passage 2383 may connect the bag support 2350 and the dust collection motor 2391.

Specifically, the bypass flow path 2383 may guide air in the bag accommodating space 2315 to the second flow path 2382 . For example, the bypass passage 2383 may be formed downward in the vertical direction in the bag accommodating space 2315 and then formed in the horizontal direction toward the fifth region 2382c of the second passage 2382 . As another example, the bypass passage 2383 may be formed to be inclined downward toward the fifth region 2382c of the second passage 2382 in the bag accommodating space 2315 .

The second flow path 2382 and the bypass flow path 2383 may communicate with each other and be connected to the dust suction module 2390 . For example, a bypass flow path 2383 may be connected to the second flow path 2382 , and the second flow path 2382 may be connected to the dust suction module 2390 . Accordingly, the second flow path 2382 and the bypass flow path 2383 may be connected to the dust collecting unit 2370 and the dust collecting motor 2391 , respectively.

With this configuration, air existing in the bag accommodation space 2315 may be joined to the second flow path 2382 and introduced into the dust collecting motor 2391 .

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the direction of the rotational axis of the dust collection motor 2391 may be arranged parallel to the ground. In this case, the direction in which the sixth region 2382d of the second flow path 2382 is formed may be substantially parallel to the axial direction (longitudinal direction) of the dust collecting motor 2391 . With this configuration, it is possible to simplify the path of air passing through the second flow path 2382 and flow to the dust collecting motor 2391, and to minimize the reduction in the suction power of the dust collecting motor 2391 in the second flow path 2382. can do.

Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, this is for explaining the present invention in detail, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is within the technical spirit of the present invention. It is clear that modification or improvement is possible by the person.

All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific protection scope of the present invention will be clarified by the appended claims.

1: dust collection device 2: vacuum cleaner
3 : Cleaner system
10, 110: housing 11, 111: lower housing
12, 112: upper housing 30, 130: dust separator
40, 140: dust bag 50, 150: bag support
51, 151: support body 52, 152: suction hole
60, 160: intake motor 70, 170: connection
71, 171: connection passage 72, 172: bypass passage
200: cleaner 300: cleaner station
310: housing 320: coupling part
330: fixed unit 340: door unit
350: cover opening unit 370: dust collection unit
371: dust separation unit 372: dust bag
373: envelope support 373a: support body
373b: adsorption hole 373c: wheel
374: dust bag cartridge 375: pre-filter
376: junction 380: flow path
381: first flow path 382: second flow path
383: bypass flow 390: dust suction module
391: dust collecting motor 400: control unit

Claims (20)

an air inlet having a suction passage through which air is introduced;
a dust separator separating dust from the air introduced through the air inlet;
a dust bag for storing the dust separated by the dust separator;
a bag support unit accommodating the dust bag;
a housing accommodating the bag supporter and the dust separator therein;
a suction motor providing air flow; and
a connection part including a connection passage for guiding the air passing through the dust separator to the suction motor and a bypass passage for connecting the bag supporter and the suction motor;
Dust collection device comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The envelope support part,
a support body accommodating the dust bag therein; and
A plurality of suction holes formed along the outer circumferential surface of the support body;
Dust collection device comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The envelope support part,
a support body accommodating the dust bag therein; and
A plurality of suction holes formed on the lower surface of the support body in the direction of gravity;
Dust collection device comprising a.
According to claim 1,
the housing,
a lower housing to which the envelope support is coupled and to which the bypass passage is connected; and
an upper housing connected to the air inlet, accommodating the dust separation unit, and connected to the connection passage;
Dust collection device comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The connection part,
The dust collecting device, characterized in that the connection passage and the bypass passage communicate.
According to claim 1,
The dust bag,
A dust collecting device characterized in that it is formed of an impermeable material.
According to claim 1,
The dust bag,
When the suction motor is operated, the dust collecting device is expanded within the bag support.
According to claim 1,
The envelope support part,
a support body accommodating the dust bag therein;
including,
the housing,
a lower housing to which the envelope support is coupled and to which the bypass passage is connected;
Including,
A dust collecting device, characterized in that a space is formed between the outer circumferential surface of the support body and the inner circumferential surface of the lower housing.
According to claim 1,
The envelope support part,
a support body accommodating the dust bag therein;
including,
the housing,
a lower housing to which the envelope support is coupled and to which the bypass passage is connected;
Including,
Dust collecting device, characterized in that a space is formed between the lower surface of the support body and the lower surface of the lower housing.
a suction part formed with a suction passage through which air is introduced;
a dust separator separating dust from the air introduced through the air inlet;
a dust bag for storing the dust separated by the dust separator;
a bag support unit accommodating the dust bag;
a housing accommodating the bag supporter and the dust separator therein;
a suction motor providing air flow;
a battery supplying power to the suction motor;
a handle gripped by the user; and
a connecting portion including a connection passage for guiding air passing through the dust separator to the suction motor and a bypass passage for guiding air passing through a space between the envelope supporter and the housing to the suction motor;
Cleaner comprising a.
housing;
a coupling part disposed on the housing and including a coupling surface to which at least a part of the cleaner is coupled;
a dust collection unit accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the coupling unit, and collecting dust inside the dust bin of the cleaner;
a dust collecting motor accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the dust collecting part, and generating a suction force to suck dust inside the dust bin; and
a flow path portion including a first flow path connecting the dust container and the dust collecting unit of the cleaner and a second flow path guiding air passing through the dust collecting unit to the dust collecting motor;
including,
The dust collector,
a dust separator separating dust from the air introduced from the dust bin;
a dust bag for storing the dust separated by the dust separator;
a bag support unit accommodating the dust bag;
Including,
The flow path part,
a bypass passage connecting the bag supporter and the dust collection motor;
A cleaner station further comprising a.
According to claim 11,
The dust collector,
a dust bag cartridge detachably coupled to the housing and supplying the dust bag;
A cleaner station further comprising a.
According to claim 11,
The dust collector,
a pre-filter disposed on the second flow path and separating foreign substances from air flowing through the second flow path;
A cleaner station further comprising a.
According to claim 11,
The dust collector,
a bonding machine for bonding the dust bag;
A cleaner station further comprising a.
According to claim 14,
the adapter,
A vacuum cleaner station, characterized in that operated in a state in which the operation of the dust collecting motor is terminated.
According to claim 11,
The envelope support part,
a support body accommodating the dust bag therein; and
Wheels provided on the lower side of the support body;
A cleaner station comprising a.
According to claim 11,
an envelope accommodating space formed inside the housing and accommodating the envelope support part;
Including more,
The dust bag,
The vacuum cleaner station is accommodated in the bag supporting part and discharged from the bag receiving space.
According to claim 11,
an envelope accommodating space formed inside the housing and accommodating the envelope support part;
Including more,
The first flow path,
It is connected to the upper side of the envelope receiving space,
The second flow path,
A cleaner station, characterized in that connected to the upper side of the bag receiving space.
According to claim 18,
The bypass flow path,
A cleaner station, characterized in that connected to the lower side of the bag receiving space.
housing;
a coupling part disposed on the housing and including a coupling surface to which at least a part of the cleaner is coupled;
a dust collection unit accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the coupling unit, and collecting dust inside the dust bin of the cleaner;
a dust collecting motor accommodated inside the housing, disposed below the dust collecting part, and generating a suction force to suck dust inside the dust bin; and
a flow path portion including a first flow path connecting the dust container and the dust collecting unit of the cleaner and a second flow path guiding air passing through the dust collecting unit to the dust collecting motor;
including,
The dust collector,
a dust separation unit disposed below the coupler in the gravitational direction and separating dust from the air introduced from the dust bin;
a dust bag cartridge disposed below the dust separator in the gravitational direction and providing a dust bag for storing the dust separated by the dust separator;
a joining machine disposed below the dust bag cartridge in the direction of gravity and bonding the inflated dust bag; and
a bag support unit disposed below the dust bag cartridge in the gravitational direction and accommodating the inflated dust bag;
A cleaner station comprising a.

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