WO2021215844A1 - Cleaning apparatus dock - Google Patents

Abstract

A cleaning apparatus dock according to embodiments may comprise: a first station to which a hand-held cleaning apparatus can be coupled; and a second station to which a robot cleaning apparatus is coupled. The first station may comprise a first suction unit which sucks in dusts from a dust chamber of the hand-held cleaning apparatus, and the second station may comprise a second suction unit which sucks in dusts from a dust chamber of the robot cleaning apparatus. The cleaning apparatus dock may comprise a dust inlet from which the dust sucked in through the first suction unit and the second suction unit is discharged, and may also comprise a dust collection chamber which is in communication with the dust inlet and in which the dust sucked in through the first suction unit and the second suction unit is accommodated.

Description

vacuum cleaner stand

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner holder, and more particularly, to a vacuum cleaner holder having a function of sucking dust from a dust storage box provided in a robot cleaner by using the suction power of a hand cleaner.

In general, the holder of the vacuum cleaner may be used for storing the expired cordless type vacuum cleaner. The cordless type vacuum cleaner is driven using the power of the built-in battery. Therefore, when the wireless cleaner is mounted, it is common to use a charging cradle capable of charging the power of the battery built in the wireless cleaner.

There are hand vacuum cleaners and robot vacuum cleaners as types of cordless vacuum cleaners. A hand vacuum cleaner is a vacuum cleaner in which a user grabs a handle and moves directly to suck up dust or foreign substances from the floor. A robot vacuum cleaner is a vacuum cleaner that autonomously moves and cleans based on preset movement information or information collected by a sensor.

After operating the vacuum cleaner and cleaning, the dust and foreign substances sucked in by the vacuum cleaner are stored in the dust container of the vacuum cleaner. Dust and foreign substances inside the dust bin must be removed by removing the dust bin from the vacuum cleaner. In the process of separating the dust bin from the vacuum cleaner or carrying the vacuum cleaner to the outside to remove dust, the user is exposed to dust scattered again from the dust bin. If the user inhales air containing dust, damage to the respiratory system may occur.

In addition, the hand cleaner is generally sold as a separate product from the robot cleaner. Therefore, there was the inconvenience of having to install different vacuum cleaner holders included in each product. In this case, it is necessary to connect different power sources to each cradle, and there is an inconvenience in that the space occupied by the cradle increases.

The present invention includes a cleaner holder to which a hand cleaner and a robot cleaner can be coupled at the same time. The vacuum cleaner station can be integrated into one unit to increase space efficiency and make installation convenient.

In addition, by using the suction power of the suction motor of the hand cleaner, it is possible to empty the dust in the dust storage box provided in the robot cleaner.

In order to achieve the above object, the vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments may include a structure capable of combining the hand cleaner and the robot cleaner at the same time.

The vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments includes a station capable of combining a hand cleaner and a robot cleaner, respectively. It is possible to couple a hand cleaner to the upper part of the vacuum cleaner holder, and a robot cleaner to the lower part.

The vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments may combine a hand cleaner having a first dust container and a robot cleaner having a second dust container. The cleaner holder may include a first station coupled to the hand cleaner on the upper part. In addition, the vacuum cleaner cradle may include a second station to which the robot cleaner is coupled at a lower portion. In addition, the cleaner holder may include a dust storage box for storing the suctioned dust.

The vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments may include a first connector provided in the first station to connect the first dust container to the dust container, and a second connector provided to the second station to connect the second dust container to the dust container. have.

Also, the cleaner holder may include a first opening provided in the dust container to connect the first dust container to the dust container and a second opening provided in the dust container to communicate with the second connection part.

In addition, the vacuum cleaner holder may include a communication part having one end provided in the second opening, the other end being provided in the second connection part, and communicating the second dust container with the dust container.

The hand cleaner according to the embodiments may operate a motor in a state coupled to the first station to provide suction force to the second connection unit. Also, the dust inside the second dust container may be sucked into the dust storage box along the communication part.

The first opening of the dust storage box according to the embodiments may include a filter capable of filtering dust from the dust-containing air.

The dust storage box according to the embodiments may include a partition wall extending from the inner surface toward the second opening. The partition wall may be spaced apart from the second opening by a predetermined distance into the dust container to prevent foreign substances inside the dust container from being discharged to the outside.

When using the cleaner holder according to the embodiments, there may be a first case in which the hand cleaner is additionally coupled while the robot cleaner is coupled. Also, there may be a second case in which the robot cleaner is additionally coupled while the hand cleaner is coupled. The hand cleaner may automatically operate the motor in at least one of the first case and the second case to provide a suction force to the second connection unit.

The dust storage box according to the embodiments may include a detachable dust bag therein. The dust bag may be in communication with the first connection part and the second connection part, and may filter and store the introduced dust.

The vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments may include a first opening/closing area. The dust box may be coupled to the inside of the first opening/closing area or may be detached from the inside of the first opening/closing area.

Dust storage boxes according to embodiments may open the second opening/closing area provided on the surface to remove dust inside. In addition, the second opening/closing area according to the embodiments may be located at the lower end of the dust box.

The first opening and the second opening of the dust container according to the embodiments may be located at an upper end of the dust container.

The second dust container of the robot cleaner according to the embodiments may include a rubber film that can be opened or closed to the outside by a pressure difference.

The hand cleaner according to the embodiments may include a suction pipe for length adjustment. The second connection part may be connected to one end of the suction pipe. The suction pipe may suck the dust present in the communication part through the second connection part.

The vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments may include a sealing member at both ends of the communication part, at least one of the first connection part, the second connection part, the first opening part, and the second opening part. The sealing member may prevent the dust inside the dust storage box from being discharged to the outside.

The vacuum cleaner cradle according to the embodiments may include a first charging unit providing power to the hand cleaner and a second charging unit providing power to the robot vacuum cleaner.

Embodiments provide a cleaner holder that increases convenience when emptying dust in a robot cleaner, and charges and stores a hand cleaner and a robot cleaner at the same time.

The vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments is characterized in that it is possible to mount the hand cleaner and the robot cleaner at the same time. This makes it possible to charge hand vacuums and robot vacuums with one power source. In addition, by integrating two different cradles into one cradle, the efficiency of space use is increased and the convenience of installation is improved.

In addition, the vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments has the advantage of automatically sucking the dust of the robot cleaner and storing it. Users do not need to empty the dust bin of the robot vacuum cleaner by themselves. In addition, it is possible to prevent dust from scattering toward the user in the process of emptying the dust bin.

In addition, the vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiments may seal the suctioned foreign substances and dust from the inside and provide it to the user. Accordingly, it is possible for the user to conveniently remove dust inside the cleaner.

1 (a) and 1 (b) are a perspective view and a side view showing a vacuum cleaner holder according to the embodiment.

2(a) to 2(c) are perspective views, side views, and front views illustrating that a hand cleaner and a robot cleaner are combined with a cleaner holder according to embodiments.

Figure 3 (a) is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the dust storage box according to the embodiments.

3B is a perspective view illustrating a second opening/closing area included in a dust storage box according to embodiments.

FIG. 3C is a perspective view of a second opening/closing area included in the dust storage box according to the exemplary embodiment as viewed from another angle.

Figure 4 (a) is a perspective view showing the exterior of the vacuum cleaner holder including a sealing member according to the embodiment.

4B is a front view illustrating an exterior of a first station including a sealing member according to embodiments.

4( c ) is a perspective view illustrating a cleaner holder in a state in which the first opening/closing area is opened according to embodiments.

FIG. 4(d) is a partially enlarged view showing an enlarged state of part A of FIG. 4(c).

Figure 4 (e) is a perspective view showing the upper end and the second opening of the dust storage box according to the embodiments.

4(f) is a partially enlarged view showing an enlarged state of part B of FIG. 4(e).

5(a) and 5(b) are perspective views illustrating a structure of a dust storage box including a dust bag according to embodiments.

5( c ) is a perspective view illustrating that the hand cleaner and the first dust container are directly connected to a dust storage box including a dust bag according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 5( d ) is a perspective view illustrating that a dust storage box including a dust bag is coupled to the inside of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to embodiments.

5(e) and 5(f) are perspective views illustrating that a hand cleaner is coupled to a first station and a first dust container is connected to a dust storage box including a dust bag according to embodiments.

6A is an exploded view illustrating a structure of a robot cleaner including a second dust container according to embodiments.

6B is a perspective view illustrating a robot cleaner having a second dust container including a rubber film according to embodiments.

7 is a perspective view illustrating a structure in which a suction pipe is coupled to a second connection part.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings so that the object of the present invention may be specifically understood and realized.

In this process, the size or shape of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms specifically defined in consideration of the configuration and operation of the present invention may vary depending on the intentions or customs of users and operators.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, terms such as 'first', 'and/or' 'second' may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to the above terms. The above terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components. For example, within the scope not departing from the scope of rights according to the concept of the present invention, the first component may be named as the second component, similarly, the second component may also be named as the first component.

These terms should be defined and understood based on the content throughout this specification.

As mentioned above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. As can be seen from the appended claims, the present invention can be modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the invention of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 capable of combining the hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 will be described.

BACKGROUND A vacuum cleaner is a device that uses a member such as a pipe to suck out dust existing on the floor or in a place that is difficult to reach. Most vacuum cleaners include a motor and a dust bin. The rotating motor forms a vacuum inside the dust bin, and the pressure inside the dust bin is lower than the external pressure, so that foreign substances such as dust can be sucked in by the pressure difference.

The type of vacuum cleaner can be divided into a hand cleaner 500 that cleans the floor, etc. while holding and moving by a user, and a robot cleaner 600 that automatically sets a path and performs cleaning. Both types of vacuum cleaners have a dust bin and a battery inside, and the user must remove the dust inside each vacuum cleaner by removing the dust bin from each vacuum cleaner.

The hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 may be charged using a cradle connected to a power source. It is common for each device to use a different charging cradle. The charging cradle has to be connected to a power source and takes up space. Providing one or more cradles in the house lowers the efficiency of space use, and there is a problem that requires several power sources.

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments has a function of simultaneously combining two types of vacuum cleaners. Using this, it is possible to simultaneously charge different types of vacuum cleaners with only one power source. Also, it is possible to increase the efficiency of space use.

The hand cleaner 500 according to embodiments sucks dust and/or foreign substances away from the main body through the suction pipe 530 . Meanwhile, the robot cleaner 600 may suck dust and/or foreign substances located at a close distance from the main body while traveling on the ground.

Since parts for driving are combined inside the robot cleaner 600 , there is insufficient space to provide the parts compared to the hand cleaner 500 . Due to the difference in suction force and spatial limit required for cleaning, the motor provided in the hand cleaner 500 may have a relatively larger size than the motor provided in the robot cleaner 600 . Also, the motor of the hand cleaner 500 may have a stronger suction power than the motor of the robot cleaner 600 .

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 may include a communication unit 220 and a dust storage box 300 therein. In addition, by using the strong suction power of the coupled hand cleaner 500 , the dust in the second dust container 610 provided in the robot cleaner 600 may be sucked.

Since the robot cleaner 600 lacks a space to couple parts therein, the second dust container 610 included in the robot cleaner 600 may have a relatively small capacity. Due to the small capacity of the second dust container 610 , a user may have inconvenience in frequently removing dust inside the second dust container 610 .

The dust storage box 300 provided in the vacuum cleaner holder 1 may have a larger capacity than the second dust container 610 . Therefore, whenever the robot cleaner 600 is coupled, it is possible to suck the dust from the second dust container 610 and move it to the dust storage box 300 . Instead of emptying the second dust container 610 several times, the user may remove the collected dust at once through the dust storage box 300 in which the inhaled dust is collected. This can increase the convenience of emptying the dust.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 , components included in the vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to embodiments and a coupling structure between the components will be described.

1 (a) is a perspective view showing the exterior of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments. Figure 1 (b) is a side view showing the exterior of the vacuum cleaner holder (1) according to the embodiments.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view illustrating that the hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 are coupled to the cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments. FIG. 2B is a side view illustrating that the hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 are coupled to the cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments. FIG. 2C is a front view showing that the hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 are coupled to the cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments.

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments may combine the hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 . Specifically, it is possible that only one of the hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 is coupled to the vacuum cleaner holder 1 , or two cleaners may be coupled at the same time.

An upper portion of the cleaner holder 1 may include a first station 100 to which the hand cleaner 500 is coupled. The hand cleaner 500 may include a suction motor 540 and a first dust container 510 . In addition, the first station 100 may include a first holder (not shown) formed to protrude from the cleaner holder 1 . When the hand cleaner 500 is coupled to the first station 100 , the first dust container 510 may be disposed on the first holder (not shown).

A lower portion of the cleaner holder 1 may include a second station 200 to which the robot cleaner 600 is coupled. The robot cleaner 600 may include a second dust container 610 for storing the suctioned dust. The second station 200 may include a flat second holder (not shown) formed to protrude from the vacuum cleaner holder 1 . The robot cleaner 600 may be placed on a second mounting unit (not shown) and coupled to the second station 200 .

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 may include a dust storage box 300 coupled therein. The dust storage box 300 may filter dust contained in the inhaled air and store it therein. The dust storage box 300 may be provided with a first opening 311 to which the hand cleaner 500 is connected. In addition, the dust storage box 300 may be provided with a second opening 312 communicating with the communication unit 220 .

In some embodiments, the first station 100 may include a first connection unit 110 . When the hand cleaner 500 is coupled to the first station 100 , the first dust container 510 may be connected to the first connector 110 . Also, the second station 200 may include a second connection unit 210 . When the robot cleaner 600 is coupled to the second station 200 , the second dust container 610 may be connected to the second connector 210 .

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments may include a communication unit 220 . The dust storage box 300 may be in a state coupled to the inside of the vacuum cleaner holder (1). In this case, one end of the communication part 220 may be provided in the second opening 312 , and the other end may be provided in the second connection part 210 .

Specifically, when the hand cleaner 500 is coupled to the first station 100 , the first dust container 510 is directly connected to the dust container 300 through the first connection part 110 and the first opening 311 . Connected. In the coupled state of the hand cleaner 500 , the suction motor 540 may operate to suck the air inside the dust storage box 300 .

Also, when the robot cleaner 600 is coupled to the second station 200 , the second dust container 610 may be connected to the second connection unit 210 . The second connection part 210 may communicate with the second opening 312 along the communication part 220 . When the suction motor 540 operates, the dust inside the second dust container 610 moves toward the second opening 312 along the second connection part 210 and the communication part 220 . Dust moving along the communication part 220 may be discharged into the dust storage box 300 through the second opening 312 .

FIG. 1C is a side view showing a path P through which air flows in the vacuum cleaner holder 1 including the dust storage box 300 according to embodiments. FIG. 2( d ) is a perspective view illustrating a communication part 220 through which the hand cleaner 500 and the robot cleaner 600 are coupled to the cleaner holder 1 according to the exemplary embodiment.

In some embodiments, the hand cleaner 500 may be connected to the first connection part 110 , and the suction motor 540 provided in the hand cleaner 500 may provide a suction force to the second connection part 210 . The suction motor 540 may reduce the pressure inside the dust storage box 300 by sucking the air inside the dust storage box 300 . Through this, it is possible to form a pressure difference between the relatively high pressure of the second connection part 210 and the relatively low pressure of the dust storage box 300 .

Specifically, by the pressure difference formed, external air toward the second connection part 210 is sucked into the second connection part 210 , passes through the communication part 220 and the second opening 312 , and into the dust storage box 300 . can move Dust and foreign substances contained in the air are filtered in the dust storage box 300 , and may be discharged to the outside through the first opening 311 and the first connection part 110 .

The first opening 311 and/or the first connection part 110 of the cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments may include a filter that passes only air and filters foreign substances and/or dust. The air sucked from the second connection part 210 to the dust container 300 by the suction motor 540 moves to the first dust container 510 . In this case, dust and/or foreign substances in the dust storage box 300 may move to the first dust container 510 . A filter may be included in the first opening 311 and/or the first connection part 110 to prevent dust and/or foreign substances from entering the first dust container 510 .

In the vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments, a hand cleaner 500 is additionally coupled in a state in which the robot cleaner 600 is coupled, or a robot cleaner 600 is added in a coupled state of the hand cleaner 500 . , the suction motor 540 of the hand cleaner 500 may automatically operate to remove dust inside the second dust container 610 .

The robot cleaner 600 performs cleaning according to a preset time and/or schedule. Accordingly, even when the user is not at home or does not give a use command, the robot cleaner 600 may automatically drive and suck dust. On the other hand, the hand cleaner 500 is generally coupled to the vacuum cleaner holder 1 when not in use.

When the robot cleaner 600 completes automatic cleaning and is coupled to the vacuum cleaner holder 1, the vacuum cleaner holder 1 operates the suction motor 540 to immediately remove the dust inside the second dust container 610. .

In addition, there may exist a situation in which the robot cleaner 600 completes cleaning and is coupled to the cleaner holder 1 , but the hand cleaner 500 is not coupled to the vacuum cleaner holders 1 , so that the dust of the second dust container 610 is not sucked. In this case, when the hand cleaner 500 is coupled, the suction motor 540 may be operated immediately to remove dust inside the second dust container 610 .

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3 , the structure of the dust storage box 300 will be described.

Figure 3 (a) is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the dust storage box 300 according to the embodiments. FIG. 3B is a perspective view illustrating the second opening/closing area 370 included in the dust storage box 300 according to embodiments. FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the second opening/closing area 370 included in the dust storage box 300 according to the embodiments as viewed from another angle.

As will be described later, the cleaner holder 1 may include a first opening/closing area 360 on one surface. The user may open the first opening/closing area 360 to couple the dust storage box 300 into the vacuum cleaner holder 1 . In addition, the user may open the first opening/closing area 360 to separate the dust storage box 300 from the vacuum cleaner holder 1 .

The dust storage box 300 according to the embodiments may include a coupling unit 320 . The coupling part 320 may include a recessed part located on one surface of the exterior of the dust storage box 300 . The recessed part may be located at the lower side of the dust storage box 300 . According to one of the embodiments, the bottom surface of the recess formed by the coupling part 320 may contact the upper surface of the dust storage box 300 . In this case, the coupling part 320 may have a structure communicating the upper end and the lower end of the dust box 300 .

One end of the communication part 220 may be located inside the first opening/closing area 360 . When the dust container 300 is coupled to the vacuum cleaner holder 1 , the communication part 220 may be inserted into the coupling part 320 so that the dust container 300 may be seated inside the first opening/closing area 360 .

The dust storage box 300 according to the embodiments may be coupled and/or coupled to the inside of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 . At this time, one end of the communication part 220 may be provided in the second opening 312 , and the other end of the communication part 220 is provided in the second connection part 210 , so that the second opening 312 and the second connection part are provided. 210 may be communicated.

The dust accommodated in the dust box 300 is accumulated on the lower inner surface of the dust box 300 . Therefore, by disposing the second opening 312 at the upper end of the dust storage box 300 , it is possible to prevent the internal dust from escaping to the communication unit 220 through the second opening 312 .

The dust storage box 300 according to embodiments may include a second opening/closing area 370 on one surface. The second opening/closing area 370 may be opened or closed using a hinge structure and/or a slide structure. Also, the second opening/closing area 370 may be provided at the lower end of the dust storage box 300 . Since the accommodated dust is accumulated on the lower inner surface of the dust storage box 300 , the second opening/closing area 370 may be positioned at the dust accumulation part. Accordingly, when the dust storage box 300 is emptied, it may have the advantage of easily removing dust.

The dust storage box 300 according to the embodiments may include at least one partition wall 330 extending from the inner surface toward the first opening 311 or the second opening 312 . When the dust container 300 absorbs external air by the suction motor 540 , turbulence occurs inside the dust container 300 . Due to the generated turbulence, dust and/or foreign substances stored on the floor may diffuse upward. One or more partition walls 330 formed toward the first opening 311 or the second opening 312 may be included in the dust storage box, and the partition wall 330 controls the amount of dust and/or foreign substances discharged to the outside. can be reduced

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4 , a structure in which the dust storage box 300 is coupled to the inside of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 will be described. Also, the structure of the sealing member 350 for preventing the backflow and/or outflow of dust will be described.

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments may include a sealing member 350 for preventing the movement of dust. The sealing member 350 is provided at both ends of the communication unit 220, at least one of the first connecting portion 110, the second connecting portion 210, the first opening 311 and the second opening 312, the dust It is possible to prevent the dust inside the storage box 300 from being discharged to the outside. The sealing member 350 may be made of a rubber or silicone material.

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments may include a first opening/closing area 360 capable of opening and closing the inner space to which the dust storage box 300 is coupled. The first opening/closing area 360 may be opened or closed using a hinge structure and/or a slide structure.

Figure 4 (a) is a perspective view showing the exterior of the vacuum cleaner holder (1) including the sealing member (350) according to the embodiment. FIG. 4B is a front view illustrating the exterior of the first station 100 including the sealing member 350 according to embodiments.

In a state in which the dust box 300 is coupled to the inside of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 and the hand cleaner 500 is not coupled to the first station 100 , the first opening 311 and the first connector 110 are Thus, the dust storage box 300 may communicate with the outside. In this case, there is a possibility that the dust present in the dust storage box 300 is scattered to the outside. In order to prevent this, at least one of the first opening 311 and the first connection part 110 according to the embodiments may include a sealing member 350 for preventing the movement of dust.

Specifically, when the hand cleaner 500 is not coupled, the first connection part 110 and/or the first opening 311 may form a closed surface by the sealing member 350 . When the hand cleaner 500 is coupled, the sealing member 350 may be bent toward the inside of the dust container 300 , and one end of the first dust container 510 may be accommodated in the dust container 300 .

In a state in which the robot cleaner 600 is not coupled to the second station 200 , the inside of the communication part 220 may be exposed to the external space by the second connection part 210 . In this case, there is a possibility that the dust present in the dust storage box 300 and the communication unit 220 is scattered to the outside.

In order to prevent dust from scattering, at least one of the second connection part 210 and one end of the communication part 220 provided in the second connection part 210 according to the embodiments is a sealing member 350 for preventing the movement of dust. ) may be included.

Specifically, when the robot cleaner 600 is not coupled, one end of the second connection part 210 and/or the communication part 220 provided in the second connection part 210 is closed by the sealing member 350 . side can be formed. When the robot cleaner 600 is coupled, the sealing member 350 may be bent toward the inside of the communication unit 220 to communicate the second dust container 610 with the communication unit 220 .

FIG. 4C is a perspective view illustrating the cleaner holder 1 with the first opening/closing area 360 opened according to embodiments. Fig. 4(d) is an enlarged view of part A of Fig. 4(c).

4 (e) is a perspective view showing the upper end and the second opening 312 of the dust storage box 300 according to the embodiments. FIG. 4(f) is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 4(e).

When the dust storage box 300 is provided inside the vacuum cleaner holder 1 , one end of the communication unit 220 may be located in the second connection unit 210 . In addition, the other end opposite to the communication part 220 may be located in the second opening 312 .

Specifically, the dust storage box 300 and the cleaner holder 1 may be made of a plastic material, and when the dust storage box 300 is seated inside the cleaner holder 1, it communicates with the second opening 312 . A play may exist between the other ends of the part 220 . The possibility exists for dust to escape through this clearance. Accordingly, a rubber seal may be further provided at the other end of the communication unit 220 and the second opening 312 to remove a gap and prevent dust from escaping to the outside of the dust storage box 300 .

Hereinafter, the structure of the dust storage box 300 including the dust bag 340 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 .

5(a) and 5(b) are perspective views illustrating the structure of a dust storage box 300 including a dust bag 340 according to embodiments.

FIG. 5C is a perspective view illustrating that the hand cleaner 500 and the first dust container 510 are directly connected to the dust storage box 300 including the dust bag 340 according to embodiments.

5( d ) is a perspective view illustrating that the dust storage box 300 including the dust bag 340 is coupled to the inside of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to embodiments.

5(e) and 5(f) show a first dust container in a dust storage box 300 including a dust bag 340 in which the hand cleaner 500 is coupled to the first station 100 according to embodiments. It is a perspective view showing that 510 is connected.

The dust storage box 300 according to the embodiments may include a dust bag 340 therein. In the process of opening the dust box 300 to shake off the dust inside, dust may scatter outside. In this case, the user may inhale the air containing the dust while emptying the dust of the dust storage box 300 , and a situation in which the dust is introduced into the human body may occur.

Accordingly, the dust bag 340 may be provided inside the dust storage box 300 . The dust bag 340 may filter the air passing through the dust inlet 310 . The filtered dust may be stored in the dust bag 340 . When a user tries to remove dust from the inside of the dust box 300 , the dust bag 300 may be opened after binding or sealing the dust bag 340 . In this case, dust does not scatter from the dust bag 340 , and it is possible to cleanly remove the dust.

In addition, the dust bag 340 may be made of a fine fiber material or a vinyl material through which fine dust cannot pass.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the second dust container 610 including the rubber film 611 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 .

6A is an exploded view illustrating a structure of a robot cleaner 600 including a second dust container 610 according to embodiments. 6B is a perspective view illustrating a robot cleaner 600 having a second dust container 610 including a rubber film 611 according to embodiments.

The second dust container 610 according to embodiments may include a rubber film 611 for opening and closing a connection hole provided in the second dust container 610 . The rubber film 611 may be opened or closed by a pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the second dust container 610 .

The dust sucked by the robot cleaner 600 while cleaning is stored in the second dust container 610 . The second dust container 610 may include a connection hole (not shown) that may communicate with the communication unit 220 . When the robot cleaner 600 is coupled to the second station 200 , a connection hole (not shown) provided in the second dust container 610 is connected to the second connection part 210 . When the dust inside the second dust container 610 is sucked by the second connection part 210, the dust passes through the connection hole (not shown) and moves along the second connection part 210 and the communication part 220 to the dust storage box ( 300) can be reached.

When the dust of the second dust container 610 is not being sucked, the rubber film 611 seals the connection hole (not shown) to prevent the dust from escaping to the outside. When the second connection part 210 sucks the second dust container 610 , a relatively high pressure is formed inside the second dust container 610 , and the second connection part 210 and the communication part 220 are relatively A low pressure is formed. When such a pressure difference occurs, the rubber film 611 may be opened toward the outside. When the rubber film 611 is opened, dust inside the second dust container 610 may pass through a connection hole (not shown). The dust passing through the connection hole (not shown) may move to the dust storage box 300 along the second connection part 210 and the communication part 220 .

Hereinafter, the structure of the vacuum cleaner holder 1 capable of removing dust inside the communication unit 220 using the suction pipe 530 will be described.

7 is a perspective view illustrating that the suction pipe 530 is connected to the second connection part 210 according to the embodiments to suck dust inside the communication part 220 .

The hand cleaner 500 according to the embodiments may include a suction pipe 530 having one end that sucks dust and the other end connected to the hand cleaner 500 to communicate with the first dust container 510 .

Specifically, one end of the suction pipe 530 may suck dust located in a place that is hard to reach and/or on the floor. The other end of the suction pipe 530 may discharge the sucked dust into the first dust container 510 .

In the process of sucking the dust of the second dust container 610 through the second connection unit 210 , dust may adhere to the inner surface of the communication unit 220 , or foreign substances may remain inside the communication unit 220 . have.

According to embodiments, the suction pipe 530 may be connected to the second connection part 210 to clean the inside of the communication part 220 . One end of the suction pipe 530 is connected to the second connection part 210 , and the other end of the suction pipe 530 is connected to the hand cleaner 500 . One end of the suction pipe 530 may receive a suction force from the suction motor 540 to suck the dust inside the communication unit 220 .

Hereinafter, the vacuum cleaner holder 1 having a charging unit for providing electric power to the hand cleaner 500 and/or the robot cleaner 600 will be described.

The vacuum cleaner holder 1 according to the embodiments may include a first charging unit providing power to the hand cleaner 500 and a second charging unit providing power to the robot cleaner 600 . In addition, the cleaner holder 1 may be connected to an outlet for providing power through an electric wire to provide power to the first charging unit and the second charging unit.

Specifically, the first charging unit is provided in the first station 100 and may provide power to the battery of the hand cleaner 500 when the hand cleaner 500 is coupled thereto. In addition, the second charging unit is provided in the second station 200 , and may provide power to the battery of the robot cleaner 600 when the robot cleaner 600 is coupled thereto.

As mentioned above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. As can be seen from the appended claims, the present invention can be modified by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

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A vacuum cleaner cradle capable of combining a hand cleaner having a first dust container and a robot cleaner having a second dust container, the cleaner holder comprising: a first station located on the upper part of the cleaner holder and coupled to the hand cleaner; a second station positioned under the vacuum cleaner holder and coupled to the robot cleaner; a dust box for storing dust; a first connection unit provided in the first station to connect the first dust container to the dust storage box; a second connection part provided in the second station to connect the second dust container to the dust storage box; A first opening provided in the dust container to connect the first dust container to the dust container a second opening provided in the dust container and communicating with the second connection part; and a communication part having one end provided in the second opening and the other end provided in the second connection part, the communication part communicating the second dust container with the dust container; containing vacuum cleaner stand. The method of claim 1, The hand cleaner is operating a motor in a state coupled to the first station to provide a suction force to the second connection, The dust inside the second dust container is sucked into the dust container along the communication part. vacuum cleaner stand. 3. The method of claim 2 the first opening A filter that filters out dust from the dust-containing air is combined vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 The dust box is and a partition wall extending from the inner surface toward the second opening. The partition wall, spaced apart from the second opening into the inside of the dust box by a predetermined distance to prevent the material inside the dust box from being discharged to the outside vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 a first case in which the hand cleaner is additionally coupled while the robot cleaner is coupled; and a second case in which the robot cleaner is further coupled in a state in which the hand cleaner is coupled; about The hand cleaner automatically operates a motor in at least one of the first case and the second case to provide a suction force to the second connection part. vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 The dust storage box may include a detachable dust bag therein, The dust bag, and a filter communicating with the first connection part and the second connection part and filtering the introduced dust. vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 The cleaner holder includes a first opening/closing area including a space in which one side is opened and closed, The dust storage box is coupled to a space inside the first opening/closing area. vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 The dust storage box, characterized in that the opening and closing a second opening and closing area formed on the surface to remove the dust inside vacuum cleaner stand. 9. The method of claim 8 The second opening and closing area, characterized in that located at the lower end of the dust storage box vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 The first opening and the second opening, characterized in that located at the upper end of the dust storage box vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 The second dust bin It includes a rubber membrane that can be opened to the outside by a pressure difference or closed with the outside, characterized in that the second connection part is connected to the rubber membrane vacuum cleaner stand. 2. The method of claim 1 The hand cleaner includes a suction pipe for length adjustment, The second connection part may be connected to one end of the suction pipe, The suction pipe, characterized in that for sucking the dust present in the communication part through the second connection part vacuum cleaner stand The method of claim 1, At least one of both ends of the communication part, the first connection part, the second connection part, the first opening, and the second opening includes a sealing member, The sealing member, characterized in that it prevents the dust inside the dust storage box from being discharged to the outside, vacuum cleaner stand 2. The method of claim 1 The vacuum cleaner holder, a first charging unit providing power to the hand cleaner; and/or and a second charging unit for providing power to the robot cleaner. vacuum cleaner stand.

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