JP2015097669A - Vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vacuum cleaner in which it is easy to replace a filter.SOLUTION: A vacuum cleaner 1 comprises a dust collection container 100 including an inlet opening 101, an outlet opening 102, and a first filter 110, and the first filter 110 is housed in the dust collection container 100 without being fixed so as to cover the outlet opening 102. Because the first filter 110 is housed in the dust collection container 100 without being fixed, the first filter 100 can be easily removed. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner 1 in which it is easy to replace the filter can be provided.

Description

  The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner.

  Vacuum cleaners have been developed that have filters that capture dust. Patent Document 1 discloses a vacuum cleaner having a filter formed of a woven fabric using conductive fibers.

JP 2012-223205 A

  When a filter having a high dust collection efficiency is used in an electric vacuum cleaner, clogging of the filter is unavoidable in practice even if dust separation can be improved. When the filter is clogged, the suction force of the vacuum cleaner is deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above technical problems. According to some embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to provide a vacuum cleaner in which a filter can be easily replaced.

[Application Example 1]
The vacuum cleaner according to this application example is
An entrance opening;
An outlet opening;
A first filter;
A dust collecting container having
The first filter is
The vacuum cleaner is housed unfixed in the dust container so as to cover the outlet opening.

  According to this application example, since the first filter is housed in the dust collecting container in a non-fixed manner, it covers the outlet opening when the vacuum cleaner is used, and functions as a filter. One filter can be easily removed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a vacuum cleaner in which the filter can be easily replaced.

[Application Example 2]
In the above vacuum cleaner,
The dust collecting container further has a net-like support member provided so as to cover the outlet opening in a shape that protrudes inside the dust collecting container,
It is preferable that the first filter is configured in a bag shape and is accommodated in the dust collecting container so as to cover at least a part of the support member.

According to this application example, the first filter is configured in a bag shape and is housed in the dust collecting container so as to cover at least a part of the support member. In comparison, the area of the first filter can be increased. Moreover, since the position of the 1st filter in a dust container can be prescribed | regulated to some extent by a support member, the risk of the filter leak by the position shift of a 1st filter can be reduced.

[Application Example 3]
In the above vacuum cleaner,
The sum of the height of the support member and the length of the first filter in the height direction of the support member is preferably larger than the length of the internal space of the dust collecting container.

  According to this application example, the sum of the height of the support member and the length of the first filter in the height direction of the support member is larger than the length of the internal space of the dust collecting container. The first filter is not easily removed from the support member. Accordingly, since the position of the first filter in the dust collecting container can be defined to some extent, the risk of filter leakage due to the displacement of the first filter 110 can be reduced.

[Application Example 4]
In the above vacuum cleaner,
The dust collecting container preferably includes a container portion having the inlet opening and a lid portion having the outlet opening.

  According to this application example, when the lid part is removed from the container part with the lid part facing upward, the first filter remains in the container part, so that the first filter can be easily discarded together with dust and the like. In particular, when the lid portion has a support member, the support member is exposed when the lid portion is removed from the container portion, so that the first filter is mounted compared to the configuration in which the container portion has the outlet opening and the support member. Becomes easier.

[Application Example 5]
In the above vacuum cleaner,
It is preferable that the dust collecting container further includes a second filter that is provided closer to the outlet opening than the first filter and is fixed so as to cover the outlet opening.

  According to this application example, for example, even when the position of the first filter in the dust collecting container is not appropriate, dust or the like can be captured by the second filter.

[Application Example 6]
In the above vacuum cleaner,
It is preferable that the inlet opening and the outlet opening are provided on surfaces of the dust collecting container facing each other.

  According to this application example, since the inlet opening and the outlet opening are provided on the surfaces of the dust collecting container facing each other, compared to the case where the inlet opening and the outlet opening are provided on adjacent surfaces. Road resistance can be reduced.

[Application Example 7]
In the above vacuum cleaner,
It is preferable to further have a vacuum cleaner main body which detachably accommodates the dust collecting container.

  According to this application example, since the dust collecting container is configured to be removable from the main body of the vacuum cleaner, dust and the like in the dust collecting container and the first filter can be easily discarded. In addition, the first filter can be easily replaced.

It is a longitudinal section showing typically the structure of electric vacuum cleaner 1 concerning a 1st embodiment. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a dust collection container 100. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collection container 100. FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams schematically showing the shape of the first filter 110. FIG. It is a side view which shows typically the structure of the vacuum cleaner 1a which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a side view which shows typically the structure of the vacuum cleaner 1b which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The drawings used are for convenience of explanation. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Also, not all of the configurations described below are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. 1st Embodiment FIG. 1: is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows typically the structure of the vacuum cleaner 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the dust collecting container 100. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the dust collecting container 100.

  The vacuum cleaner 1 according to the present embodiment includes a dust collecting container 100 having an inlet opening 101, an outlet opening 102, and a first filter 110, and the first filter 110 covers the outlet opening 102, The dust container 100 is housed in a non-fixed manner.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the vacuum cleaner 1 includes a dust collection container 100 and a vacuum cleaner body 10.

  The electric vacuum cleaner main body 10 includes an electric blower 11, a suction tube 12, a battery 13, an operation unit 14, and a gripping unit 15.

  The electric blower 11 is driven by the battery 13 as a power source, and sucks and discharges air inside the dust collecting container 100 from the outlet opening 102 via the first filter 110 of the dust collecting container 100. In addition, the vacuum cleaner 1 may have a configuration in which the battery 13 is not provided or power is supplied from an external power source such as a household power source in addition to the battery 13.

  The suction pipe 12 is configured in a cylindrical shape and is configured to communicate with the dust collecting container 100. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the suction pipe 12 is configured by a substantially straight pipe.

  The operation unit 14 is configured with a switch, a button, and the like, and is configured to be able to perform operations such as turning on and off the electric blower 11 and switching the strength of the suction force.

  The gripping part 15 is a configuration for the user to grip the electric vacuum cleaner main body 10.

  The dust collecting container 100 includes an inlet opening 101, an outlet opening 102, and a first filter 110. The dust collection container 100 stores the dust captured by the first filter 110. The dust container 100 may be configured to be removable from the electric vacuum cleaner main body 10.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the shape of the internal space of the dust collecting container 100 is configured in a substantially square frustum shape. The shape of the internal space of the dust collecting container 100 is not limited to this, and various shapes such as a columnar shape, a truncated cone shape, and a rectangular parallelepiped shape can be employed.

  The inlet opening 101 is an opening serving as an inlet for air, dust and the like sucked by the vacuum cleaner 1 in the dust collecting container 100. In the present embodiment, the inlet opening 101 is connected so as to communicate with the suction pipe 12. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the shape of the inlet opening 101 is circular. The shape of the inlet opening 101 is not limited to this, and various shapes such as an ellipse, a polygon, and a rounded polygon can be adopted.

  The outlet opening 102 is an opening serving as an outlet for air sucked by the vacuum cleaner 1 in the dust collection container 100. In the present embodiment, the outlet opening 102 is provided on the side where air is sucked by the electric blower 11. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the shape of the outlet opening 102 is circular. The shape of the outlet opening 102 is not limited to this, and various shapes such as an ellipse, a polygon, and a rounded polygon can be adopted.

  The first filter 110 captures dust and the like contained in the air sucked by the electric blower 11. As the first filter 110, filters made of various known materials such as woven fabric, non-woven fabric, and paper can be employed.

  The first filter 110 is accommodated in the dust collecting container 100 so as to cover the outlet opening 102. In the present embodiment, the first filter 110 is accommodated in the dust collecting container 100 so that the air flow generated by the electric blower 11 flows from the inlet opening 101 to the outlet opening 102 via the first filter 110. ing. Further, in the present embodiment, the first filter 110 is accommodated in the dust collecting container 100 so as to cover the opening surface of the outlet opening 102 when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the opening surface of the outlet opening 102. Yes. The first filter 110 only needs to cover the outlet opening 102 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is used, and may not cover the outlet opening 102 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is not used.

  The first filter 110 is housed in the dust collecting container 100 in an unfixed manner. That is, the first filter 110 is accommodated inside the dust collection container 100 in a state where the first filter 110 is not bonded, welded or locked inside the dust collection container 100.

  According to the present embodiment, since the first filter 110 is housed in the dust collecting container 100 without being fixed, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is used, the outlet opening 102 is covered by the suction force of the electric blower 11 as a filter. It functions and the first filter 110 can be easily removed when the vacuum cleaner 1 is not used. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner 1 in which the filter can be easily replaced can be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the dust collection container 100 further includes a net-like support member 130 provided so as to cover the outlet opening 102 in a shape that protrudes inside the dust collection container 100. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the support member 130 includes a net-like first support member 131 provided so as to cover the outlet opening 102 in a shape that protrudes inside the dust collection container 100, and the inside of the dust collection container 100. And a net-like second support member 132 provided so as to cover the outlet opening 102 in a convex shape. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first support member 131 is provided closer to the outlet opening 102 than the second support member 132. Since the support member 130 has a net shape, it is difficult to hinder the air flow generated by the electric blower 11.

  In this embodiment, the 1st filter 110 is comprised by the bag shape, and is accommodated in the inside of the dust collecting container 100 so that at least one part of the support member 130 may be covered. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the first filter 110 is accommodated so as to cover substantially the entire support member 130. In addition, the 1st filter 110 should just cover the supporting member 130 at the time of use of the vacuum cleaner 1, and does not need to cover the supporting member 130 at the time of non-use of the vacuum cleaner 1. FIG.

  4A and 4B are diagrams schematically showing the shape of the first filter 110. FIG.

  The 1st filter 110 may be comprised by the envelope shape which has the opening part 110a and the side wall surface 110b, as FIG. 4 (A) shows. If it is such a structure, it can manufacture by simple methods, such as folding the woven fabric etc. which become the raw material of the 1st filter 110 in two, and sealing two sides, for example. Further, the spare first filter 110 can be stored in a display shelf or the like in a space-saving manner.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the first filter 110 may be configured in a bottomed cylindrical shape having an opening 110c, a side wall surface 110d, and a bottom surface 110e. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, the side wall surface 110d has a cylindrical shape and the bottom surface 110e has a circular shape with a bottom. With such a configuration, since the shape close to the shape of the support member 130 can be realized, the risk of filter leakage due to the displacement of the first filter 110 can be reduced.

  According to the present embodiment, the first filter 110 is configured in a bag shape and is housed inside the dust collecting container 100 so as to cover at least a part of the support member 130, so that the opening surface of the outlet opening 102 is simply used. The area of the first filter 110 can be increased compared to the case where the first filter 110 is covered. In addition, since the position of the first filter 110 in the dust collecting container 100 can be defined to some extent by the support member 130, the risk of filter leakage due to the displacement of the first filter 110 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the sum of the height H of the support member 130 and the length L of the first filter 110 in the height direction of the support member 130 is greater than the length S of the internal space of the dust container 100. .

  In the example shown in FIG. 2, the height direction of the support member 130 coincides with the perpendicular direction of the outlet opening 102 (the horizontal direction in FIG. 2).

  According to the present embodiment, the sum of the height H of the support member 130 and the length L of the first filter 110 in the height direction of the support member 130 is greater than the length S of the internal space of the dust collecting container 100. Since it is large, it is difficult for the first filter 110 to be completely removed from the support member 130 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is not used. Therefore, since the position of the first filter 110 in the dust collecting container 100 can be defined to some extent, the risk of filter leakage due to the displacement of the first filter 110 can be reduced.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, the shape of the support member 130 is configured in a substantially truncated cone shape. The shape of the support member 130 is not limited to this, and various shapes such as a polygonal frustum shape, a columnar shape, and a polygonal column shape can be adopted. It is preferable that the support member 130 has a truncated cone shape, a polygonal frustum shape, or the like so that the first filter 110 can be smoothly removed from the support member 130 by being thinned away from the outlet opening 102.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the dust collecting container 100 includes a container part 140 having an inlet opening 101 and a lid part 150 having an outlet opening 102. In the present embodiment, the lid 150 is fixed to the container 140 by fitting into the opening on the side opposite to the inlet opening 101 of the container 140. The lid 150 is configured to be removable from the container 140.

According to the present embodiment, when the lid 150 is removed from the container 140 with the lid 150 facing upward, the first filter 110 remains in the container 140, so that the first filter 110 can be easily removed together with dust and the like. Can be discarded. In particular, when the lid 150 has the support member 130, the support member 130 is exposed when the lid 150 is removed from the container part 140, so that the container part 140 has the outlet opening 102 and the support member 130. In comparison, the first filter 110 can be easily mounted.

  In the present embodiment, the dust collecting container 100 further includes a second filter 120 that is provided closer to the outlet opening 102 than the first filter 110 and is fixed so as to cover the outlet opening 102.

  The second filter 120 captures dust or the like contained in the air sucked by the electric blower 11. As the second filter 120, filters made of various known materials such as woven fabric, non-woven fabric, and paper can be employed.

  The second filter 120 is provided inside the dust collecting container 100 so as to cover the outlet opening 102. In the present embodiment, the second filter 120 is provided inside the dust collecting container 100 so that the air flow generated by the electric blower 11 flows from the inlet opening 101 to the outlet opening 102 via the second filter 120. ing. In the present embodiment, the second filter 120 is provided inside the dust collecting container 100 so as to cover the opening surface of the outlet opening 102 when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the opening surface of the outlet opening 102. Yes.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, the second filter 120 is sandwiched and fixed between a first support member 131 and a second support member 132. Similarly to the first filter 110, the second filter 120 may have a bag shape such as an envelope shape or a bottomed cylindrical shape.

  According to the present embodiment, for example, when the position of the first filter 110 in the dust collecting container 100 is not appropriate (for example, when the first filter 110 is misaligned or when the first filter 110 is accommodated). Even in the case of forgetting, the second filter 120 can capture dust and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the inlet opening 101 and the outlet opening 102 are provided on the surfaces of the dust collecting container 100 facing each other. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the inlet opening 101 is provided such that the normal of the opening surface of the inlet opening 101 passes through the opening surface of the outlet opening 102. In addition, the outlet opening 102 is provided such that the normal of the opening surface of the outlet opening 102 passes through the opening surface of the inlet opening 101. In addition, the mutually opposing surfaces of the dust collection container 100 do not need to be parallel.

  According to the present embodiment, since the inlet opening 101 and the outlet opening 102 are provided on the surfaces of the dust collecting container 100 facing each other, the inlet opening 101 and the outlet opening 102 are provided on adjacent surfaces. Compared to the above, the flow path resistance can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the vacuum cleaner 1 has the vacuum cleaner main body 10 which accommodates the dust collecting container 100 so that removal is possible.

  According to the present embodiment, since the dust collection container 100 is configured to be removable from the electric vacuum cleaner main body 10, dust and the like in the dust collection container 100 and the first filter 110 can be easily discarded. Further, the first filter 110 can be easily replaced.

2. 2nd Embodiment FIG. 5: is a side view which shows typically the structure of the vacuum cleaner 1a which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The vacuum cleaner 1 a according to the present embodiment further includes a cylindrical nozzle 20 connected so as to communicate with the suction pipe 12. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the nozzle 20 is configured in a substantially straight tube shape as a whole, and the tip end portion (the portion opposite to the portion connected to the suction pipe 12) is narrowed. The vacuum cleaner 1 a can increase the suction force by having the nozzle 20.

  Also in the vacuum cleaner 1a which concerns on this embodiment, there exists the same effect for the reason similarly to the vacuum cleaner 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment.

3. 3rd Embodiment FIG. 6: is a side view which shows typically the structure of the vacuum cleaner 1b which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The vacuum cleaner 1 b according to the present embodiment further includes a cylindrical extension tube 30 that communicates with the suction tube 12 and a suction head 40 that communicates with the suction tube 12 via the extension tube 30.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, the extension tube 30 is configured in a substantially straight tube shape. One end of the extension pipe 30 is connected to the suction pipe 12, and the other end is connected to the connection pipe 41 of the suction head 40. The extension pipe 30 may be configured to be removable from the electric vacuum cleaner main body 10.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, the suction head 40 has a cylindrical connection pipe 41 and is connected to the suction pipe 12 so as to communicate with the suction pipe 12 via the connection pipe 41 and the extension pipe 30. . The suction head 40 may be configured to be removable from the extension pipe 30. A configuration in which the connection pipe 41 of the suction head 40 is directly connected to the suction pipe 12 without using the extension pipe 30 is also possible.

  Also in the vacuum cleaner 1b which concerns on this embodiment, there exists the same effect for the reason similarly to the vacuum cleaner 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment.

  As mentioned above, although this embodiment or the modification was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to these this embodiment or a modification, It is possible to implement in a various aspect in the range which does not deviate from the summary.

  The present invention includes substantially the same configuration (for example, a configuration having the same function, method, and result, or a configuration having the same object and effect) as the configuration described in the embodiment. In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that exhibits the same operational effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1a, 1b ... Vacuum cleaner, 10 ... Electric vacuum cleaner main body, 11 ... Electric blower, 12 ... Suction pipe, 13 ... Battery, 14 ... Operation part, 15 ... Holding part, 20 ... Nozzle, 30 ... Extension pipe, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 40 ... Suction head, 41 ... Connection pipe, 100 ... Dust collection container, 101 ... Inlet opening, 102 ... Outlet opening, 110 ... First filter, 110a ... Opening, 110b ... Side wall surface, 110c ... Opening, 110d ... side Wall surface, 110e ... bottom surface, 120 ... second filter, 130 ... support member, 131 ... first support member, 132 ... second support member, 140 ... container part, 150 ... lid part

Claims (7)

An entrance opening;
An outlet opening;
A first filter;
A dust collecting container having
The first filter is
A vacuum cleaner that is housed in the dust collecting container in a non-fixed manner so as to cover the outlet opening. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein
The dust collecting container further has a net-like support member provided so as to cover the outlet opening in a shape that protrudes inside the dust collecting container,
The first filter is a vacuum cleaner configured in a bag shape and housed in the dust collecting container so as to cover at least a part of the support member. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 2,
The vacuum cleaner, wherein the sum of the height of the support member and the length of the first filter in the height direction of the support member is greater than the length of the internal space of the dust collecting container. The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The dust collection container is a vacuum cleaner having a container part having the inlet opening and a lid part having the outlet opening. The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The dust collecting container further includes a second filter that is provided closer to the outlet opening than the first filter and is fixed so as to cover the outlet opening. The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The vacuum cleaner, wherein the inlet opening and the outlet opening are provided on surfaces of the dust collecting container facing each other. The vacuum cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
An electric vacuum cleaner further comprising an electric vacuum cleaner body that detachably accommodates the dust collection container.

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