EP4385382A1 - Station de nettoyage et système de nettoyage la comprenant - Google Patents

Station de nettoyage et système de nettoyage la comprenant Download PDF

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EP4385382A1
EP4385382A1 EP22856116.3A EP22856116A EP4385382A1 EP 4385382 A1 EP4385382 A1 EP 4385382A1 EP 22856116 A EP22856116 A EP 22856116A EP 4385382 A1 EP4385382 A1 EP 4385382A1
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Yeonghan JEONG
Jinhyouk Shin
Donggeun Lee
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the present disclosure relates to a cleaner station and a cleaner system including the same and more particularly to a cleaner station which mounts a cleaner and sucks dust collected in the cleaner, and a cleaner system including the same.
  • a cleaner is a home appliance which sucks tiny trash or dust in a way of sucking air by using electricity and fills the trash or dust in a dust bin included in the cleaner product.
  • the cleaner is usually called a vacuum cleaner.
  • Such a cleaner can be divided into a manual cleaner which performs cleaning by being moved directly by a user and an automatic cleaner which performs cleaning while travels by itself.
  • the manual cleaner can be divided into a canister vacuum cleaner, an upright vacuum cleaner, a hand vacuum cleaner, and a stick vacuum cleaner, etc., in accordance with the shape thereof.
  • the cleaner station allows a cleaner which has finished cleaning to be mounted thereon.
  • the cleaner station mounts a cleaner and sucks dust collected in the dust bin of the cleaner, so that a user is able to empty the dust bin even without emptying directly the dust bin of the cleaner.
  • a prior art document discloses a cleaning device including a vacuum cleaner and a docking station.
  • the prior art document includes a vacuum cleaner including a dust collection container which collects foreign substances, and a docking station which is connected to the dust collection container in order to remove the foreign substances collected in the dust collection container.
  • the dust collection container is docked to the docking station.
  • the docking station is configured to include a suction device for sucking the foreign substances and internal air within the dust collection container docked to the docking station.
  • dust may scatter when a dust bag placed within the docking station is replaced.
  • some of the dust may scatter or accumulate around the docking station.
  • dust may scatter from the mounted cleaner.
  • dust may scatter during the process of separating the cleaning module or extension pipe.
  • dust attached to the cleaning module may drop and accumulate on the floor.
  • dust may accumulate around the docking station.
  • the docking station is not equipped with a separate cleaning device. Therefore, in order to clean the dust around the docking station, there is an inconvenience of having to separate the cleaner from the docking station and operate the cleaner to clean the dust.
  • the embodiments of the present disclosure are designed to overcome the problems of a conventional cleaning device which includes a vacuum cleaner and a docking station. That is, the purpose of the embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a cleaner station capable of conveniently cleaning dust accumulating around the cleaner station even without separating the cleaner, and a cleaner system including the cleaner station.
  • One embodiment is a cleaner station including: a housing which forms an external appearance thereof and to which a cleaner is coupled; a dust collector which is disposed within the housing and collects dust present within a dust bin disposed in the cleaner; a passage which is disposed within the housing, of which one end communicates with the dust bin and the other end communicates with the dust collector, and through which the dust present in the dust bin flows; a dust collection motor which is disposed downstream of the passage and generates a suction force to the passage; and a surrounding cleaning device which is disposed in the passage, is driven by the suction force of the dust collection motor, and cleans a surrounding area of the housing.
  • the surrounding cleaning device includes a cleaning hose.
  • the cleaning hose includes: an elastic portion which has wrinkles formed on at least a portion of a surface thereof; and a support of which one end is coupled to the passage and the other end is coupled to the elastic portion.
  • the support may be formed of a material that is relatively more solid than a material of the elastic portion.
  • the cleaner station may further include a cleaning nozzle which is coupled to an end of the elastic portion and sucks dust around the housing.
  • the support and the cleaning nozzle are positioned in directions opposite to each other along the elastic portion.
  • the passage may be disposed over the dust collector, and the dust collection motor may be disposed below the dust collector.
  • a cleaner system including a cleaner and a cleaner station to which the cleaner is coupled.
  • the cleaner includes: a suction portion in which a suction passage through which air flows; a dust separator which includes at least one cyclone part and separates dust from the air; and a dust bin which stores the dust separated through the dust separator.
  • the cleaner station includes a dust collector which collects the dust within the dust bin; a dust collection motor which generates a suction force to suck the dust within the dust bin into the dust collector; and a housing which includes the dust collector and the dust collection motor therein in a longitudinal direction thereof.
  • the cleaner station further includes: a passage which is disposed within the housing, of which one end communicates with the dust bin and the other end communicates with the dust collector, and through which the dust present in the dust bin flows; and a surrounding cleaning device which is disposed in the passage, is driven by the suction force of the dust collection motor, and cleans a surrounding area of the housing.
  • the surrounding cleaning device may include a cleaning hose.
  • the cleaning hose includes an elastic portion which has wrinkles formed on at least a portion of a surface thereof; and a support of which one end is coupled to the passage and the other end is coupled to the elastic portion.
  • the support may be formed of a material that is relatively more solid than a material of the elastic portion.
  • the cleaner station may further include a cleaning nozzle which is coupled to an end of the elastic portion and sucks dust around the housing.
  • the passage may be disposed over the dust collector, and the dust collection motor may be disposed below the dust collector.
  • the surrounding cleaning device communicates with the passage and cleans around the cleaner station, it is possible to conveniently clean dust accumulating around the cleaner station even without separately operating the cleaner.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cleaner system including a cleaner station and a cleaner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a configuration of the cleaner system according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a cleaner system 10 may include a cleaner station 100 and cleaners 200 and 300. Meanwhile, this embodiment may be implemented without some of the components and does not exclude additional components.
  • the cleaner system 10 may include the cleaner station 100.
  • the cleaners 200 and 300 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100.
  • the cleaner may include a first cleaner 200 and a second cleaner 300.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100.
  • the cleaner station 100 is able to remove dust of a dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the first cleaner 200 may refer to a cleaner that is manually operated by a user.
  • the first cleaner 200 may refer to a hand vacuum cleaner or a stick vacuum cleaner.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be mounted on the cleaner station 100.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be supported by the cleaner station 100.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the cleaner station 100.
  • a direction may be defined based on the disposition of the dust bin 220 on the ground.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include a main body 210.
  • the main body 210 of the first cleaner may include a body housing (not shown), a suction portion (not shown), a dust separator (not shown), a suction motor (not shown), a handle, and an operation unit.
  • the body housing may form the external appearance of the first cleaner 200.
  • the body housing may provide a space capable of receiving the components such as the suction motor and a filter (not shown) therein.
  • the body housing may be formed in a shape similar to a cylinder.
  • the suction portion protrudes outward from the body housing.
  • the suction portion may be combined with the extension pipe 250.
  • the suction portion may provide a passage through which dust-containing air can flow (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "suction passage").
  • the dust separator communicates with the suction portion and separates dust from the air sucked into the inside through the suction portion.
  • a space within the dust separator may communicate with a space within the dust bin 220.
  • the dust separator may be provided with a cyclone part capable of separating dust by cyclonic flow.
  • the suction motor generates suction force for sucking air. By the suction force, dust-containing air is introduced into the dust bin 220.
  • the handle 216 may be gripped by a user.
  • the handle 216 may be disposed behind the suction motor 214.
  • the handle 216 may be shaped similarly to a cylinder.
  • the handle 216 may be formed in the shape of a curved cylinder.
  • the handle 216 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with the body housing 211, the suction motor 214, or the dust separator 213.
  • the handle is formed to allow the user to grip it.
  • the operation unit may be disposed on the handle.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include the dust bin 220.
  • the dust bin 220 may communicate with the dust separator.
  • the dust bin 220 may store the dust separated by the dust separator.
  • a longitudinal axis of the dust bin 220 is disposed along a central axis direction of the cylindrical dust bin 220. Referring to FIG. 2 , the longitudinal axis of the dust bin 220 is disposed in the front-rear direction when the first cleaner 200 is coupled to the cleaner station 100.
  • the longitudinal axis of the dust bin 220 and a longitudinal axis of the cleaner station 100 intersect each other.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include a battery (not shown).
  • the battery may supply power to the first cleaner 200.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include the extension pipe 250.
  • the extension pipe 250 may communicate with a cleaning module 260.
  • the extension pipe 250 may communicate with the main body 210.
  • the extension pipe 250 may communicate with the suction portion of the main body 210.
  • the extension pipe 250 may be formed in a long cylindrical shape.
  • the first cleaner 200 may include the cleaning module 260.
  • the cleaning module 260 may communicate with the extension pipe 250. Therefore, outside air may pass through the cleaning module 260 and the extension pipe 250 and then be introduced into the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200, by the suction force generated by the main body 210 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the cleaning module 260 may be coupled to a surrounding cleaning device 184. More specifically, the cleaning module 260 may be coupled to a nozzle 1844 of the surrounding cleaning device 184. Accordingly, the surrounding cleaning device 184 can perform various cleaning modes depending on the type of cleaning module 260.
  • Dust in the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 may be collected to a dust collector 170 of the cleaner station 100 by gravity and a suction force of a dust collection motor 190.
  • a dust collector 170 of the cleaner station 100 By gravity and a suction force of a dust collection motor 190.
  • the dust in the dust bin 220 can be removed without a separate operation of the user, convenience for users can be provided.
  • the dust can be prevented from scattering during the emptying of the dust bin 220.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to a side of a housing 110. Specifically, a central axis of the dust bin 220 may be arranged in a direction parallel to the ground, and the extension pipe 250 may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the ground.
  • the second cleaner 300 sucks foreign substances such as dust, etc., on the floor while traveling by itself in an area to be cleaned, so that the area to be cleaned can be automatically cleaned.
  • the second cleaner 300 may include a distance sensor that detects a distance to an obstacle, such as furniture, office supplies, or walls, etc., installed in the cleaning area, a left wheel, and a right wheel which are for allowing the robotic cleaner to move.
  • the second cleaner 300 may be coupled to the cleaner station. Dust in the second cleaner 300 may be collected by the dust collector 170 through a second cleaner passage 182.
  • the second cleaner 300 may include a suction portion, a suction motor, and a dust bin.
  • the cleaner station 100 of the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described as follows.
  • the first cleaner 200 and the second cleaner 300 may be disposed in the cleaner station 100.
  • the first cleaner 200 may be coupled to the side of the cleaner station 100. Accordingly, the cleaner station 100 can remove dust from the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the second cleaner 300 may be coupled to a lower portion of the cleaner station 100. Accordingly, the cleaner station 100 can remove dust from the dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner 300.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include the housing 110.
  • the housing 110 may form the external appearance of the cleaner station 100.
  • the housing 110 may be formed in a column shape including at least one outer wall surface.
  • the housing 110 may be formed in a shape similar to a quadrangular column.
  • the housing 110 forms a space for receiving various components therein.
  • the housing 110 may have an inner space capable of receiving the dust collector 170 that stores dust therein and the dust collection motor 190 that generates a flow force for collecting dust to the dust collector 170.
  • a passage 180 may be provided in the inner space.
  • the housing 110 may include a bottom surface 111, an outer wall surface 112, and a top surface 113.
  • the bottom surface 111 may support the lower portion in the direction of gravity of the cleaner station 100.
  • the bottom surface 111 may be disposed toward the ground.
  • the bottom surface 111 may be disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle to the ground as well as may be placed parallel to the ground. With such a configuration, the bottom surface is able to stably support the cleaner station 100, and is able to balance the overall weight even when the first cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the outer wall surface 112 may mean a surface formed in the direction of gravity, and may mean a surface connected to the bottom surface 111.
  • the outer wall surface 112 may mean a surface connected perpendicular to the bottom surface 111.
  • it is possible that the outer wall surface 112 is disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with the bottom surface 111.
  • a communication hole 112a may be formed in the outer wall surface.
  • the communication hole 112a communicates an inner space and an outer space of the cleaner station 100.
  • the communication hole 112a may be formed in the rear surface among the outer wall surfaces 112. This is because the outer wall surface 112 adjacent to the second cleaner passage 182 is the rear surface.
  • the communication hole may be formed in the left surface, right surface, or other surfaces depending on where the second cleaner passage 182 is installed.
  • a surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 is disposed in the communication hole 112a.
  • a direction is defined as follows.
  • a direction may be defined in the state where the first cleaner 200 is mounted on the cleaner station 100.
  • a direction in which the first cleaner 200 or the second cleaner 300 is exposed to the outside of the cleaner station 100 may be referred to as a front direction.
  • a surface which is disposed in the front direction may be referred to as a front surface.
  • a surface facing the front with respect to the inner space of the housing 110 may be referred to as a rear surface of the cleaner station 100.
  • a surface on the left when the front is viewed with respect to the inner space of the housing 110 may be referred to as a left surface, and a surface on the right may be referred to as a right surface.
  • the top surface may form the upper exterior of the cleaner station. That is, the top surface may mean a surface that is disposed at the top side in the direction of gravity in the cleaner station and is exposed to the outside.
  • the upper and lower sides may be defined respectively along the direction of gravity (direction perpendicular to the ground) in a state where the cleaner station 100 is installed on the ground.
  • the up and down direction may be referred to as a longitudinal direction of the cleaner station 100.
  • Components disposed within the housing 110 may be disposed in the longitudinal direction of the cleaner station 100.
  • the dust collector 170, the passage 180, and the dust collection motor 190 are disposed in the longitudinal direction of the cleaner station 100.
  • the top surface can be disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle to the ground as well as can be placed parallel to the ground.
  • a display unit may be disposed on the top surface.
  • the display unit may display the state of the cleaner station 100 and the state of the cleaners 200 and 300, and may additionally display information on a cleaning progress status and on a map of a cleaning area, etc.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include the dust collector 170.
  • the dust collector 170 may be disposed within the housing 110.
  • the dust collector 170 may be disposed in the direction of gravity below a position where the first cleaner 200 is coupled.
  • the dust collector 170 is received within the housing 110 and collects dust within the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the dust collector 170 may refer to a dust bag that collects dust sucked from the inside of the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 by the dust collection motor 190.
  • the dust collector 170 may be detachably coupled to the housing 110.
  • the dust collector 170 may be separated from the housing 110 and discarded, and a new dust collector 170 may be coupled to the housing 110. That is, the dust collector 170 may be defined as a consumable part.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include the passage 180.
  • the passage 180 may connect the cleaners 200 and 300 and the dust collector 170.
  • the passage 180 is formed to allow dust in the dust bin 220 to flow, and is received in the inner space of the housing 110.
  • One end of the passage 180 communicates with the dust bin disposed in the cleaners 200 and 300. Specifically, one end of a first cleaner passage 181 communicates with the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200, and one end of a second cleaner passage 182 communicates with the dust bin of the second cleaner 300.
  • the other end of the passage 180 communicates with the dust collector 170. Accordingly, dust flows through the passage 180, and is then collected to the dust collector 170.
  • the passage portion 180 may include a first cleaner passage portion 181, a second cleaner passage portion 182, and a passage switching valve 183.
  • the first cleaner passage 181 may connect the dust collector 170 and the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner is disposed above the dust collector 170, and the first cleaner passage 181 communicates with the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner. That is, the first cleaner passage 181 has an overall downward flow direction.
  • the first cleaner passage 181 may refer to a space between the dust collector 170 and the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the first cleaner passage 181 may extend rearward from the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200 and may be bent downward.
  • the second cleaner passage 182 may connect the second cleaner 300 and the dust collector 170.
  • the dust in the second cleaner 300 may move to the dust collector 170 through the second cleaner passage 182.
  • the dust bin (not shown) of the second cleaner is disposed below the dust collector 170, and the second cleaner passage 182 communicates with the dust bin of the second cleaner. That is, the second cleaner passage 182 has an overall upward flow direction.
  • the second cleaner passage 182 may be divided into an upper passage 182a and a lower passage 182b.
  • the upper passage 182a is disposed above the lower passage 182b and is spaced apart from the lower passage 182b.
  • One end of the upper passage 182a is connected to the dust collector 170 or the passage switching valve 183, and the other end is disposed close to the lower passage 182b.
  • the lower passage 182b is disposed below the upper passage 182a and is spaced apart from the upper passage 182a.
  • One end of the lower passage 182b is connected to the dust bin of the second cleaner 300, and the other end is disposed close to the upper passage 182a.
  • the end of the upper passage 182a and the end of the lower passage 182b are arranged at regular intervals.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is disposed in the interval.
  • the upper passage 182a - a cleaning hose 1842 - the lower passage 182b communicate with each other to form the second cleaner passage 182.
  • the passage switching valve 183 may be disposed between the dust collector 170 and both the first cleaner passage 181 and the second cleaner passage 182.
  • the passage switching valve 183 can selectively open and close the first cleaner passage 181 and the second cleaner passage 182 which are connected to the dust collector 170. Through this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in suction force caused by opening the plurality of passages 181 and 182.
  • the passage switching valve 183 may connect the first cleaner passage 181 and the dust collector 170 and may disconnect the connection between the second cleaner passage 182 and the dust collector 170.
  • the passage switching valve 183 may connect the second cleaner passage 182 and the dust collector 170 and may disconnect the connection between the first cleaner passage 181 and the dust collector 170.
  • the passage switching valve 183 may connect the second cleaner passage 182 and the dust collector 170 and may disconnect the connection between the first cleaner passage 181 and the dust collector 170.
  • the dust collection motor 190 may be disposed below the dust collector 170.
  • the dust collection motor 190 may generate a suction force in the passage 180. Through this, the dust collection motor 190 may provide a suction force capable of sucking the dust in the dust bin 220 of the first cleaner 200.
  • the dust collection motor 190 is disposed downstream of the passage and provides the suction force to the dust bin through the passage.
  • the dust collection motor 190 is disposed below the passage 180, and the flow direction in the passage 180 is from the top to the bottom. Therefore, it can be said that the dust collection motor 190 is disposed downstream of the passage 180.
  • the dust collection motor 190 generates the suction force in the passage 180, and the passage 180 is in communication with the dust bin 220. Therefore, the dust collection motor 190 can provide the suction force to the dust bin 220 through the passage 180.
  • the cleaner station 100 may include the operation unit.
  • the operation unit may be disposed in the housing 110.
  • the operation unit may be disposed on the housing 110.
  • the operation unit may be operated by the user.
  • the cleaner station 100 performs an operation corresponding to a user command.
  • the operation unit can control the surrounding cleaning device 184 in addition to various components of the cleaner station 100.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is controlled by the operation unit of the cleaner station 100, and the surrounding cleaning device 184 can clean the surroundings of the cleaner station by the operation of the dust collection motor 190.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is a component that cleans the surrounding area of the cleaner station 100.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is disposed in the passage 180.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 forms a portion of the passage 180 when not in use. When the surrounding cleaning device 184 is intended to be used, one end of the surrounding cleaning device 184 is separated from the passage 180 and the surrounding cleaning device 184 cleans the surrounding area.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 forms a portion of the passage 180 when not in use. As described above, the cleaning hose 1842 is connected to the upper passage 182a and the lower passage 182b and forms the second cleaner passage 182. Also, When the surrounding cleaning device 184 is intended to be used, the surrounding cleaning device 184 is separated from the passage 180 and cleans the surrounding area.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 forms a portion of the passage 180, sucks dust by the suction force of the dust collection motor 190, and does not require a separate driving element. Therefore, the surroundings of the cleaner can be cleaned with a simple configuration and the volume of the cleaner station 100 is not increased.
  • the user is able to remove the dust remaining around the dust collector 170 or around the cleaner station 100 by the surrounding cleaning device 184. There is no need to separate the cleaner in order to clean the remaining dust.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 may include the cover 1841, the cleaning hose 1842, a connecting member 1843, and the nozzle 1844.
  • the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 covers the communication hole 112a to shield the cleaning hose 1842.
  • the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 opens the communication hole 112a to allow the cleaning hose 1842 to be taken out. That is, the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 selectively covers the communication hole 112a.
  • the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 may be divided into a horizontal portion and a vertical portion.
  • the horizontal portion of the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 is rotatably disposed on the passage 180. Specifically, the horizontal portion is fixedly coupled to the upper support 1842a of the cleaning hose 1842, and rotates simultaneously with the upper support 1842a as the upper support 1842a rotates.
  • the horizontal portion extends outward from the passage 180 or the upper support 1842a.
  • the vertical portion of the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 extends upward or downward from an outer end of the horizontal portion.
  • the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 is formed in a plate shape.
  • the vertical portion When the surrounding cleaning device is not in use, the vertical portion covers the communication hole 112a to shield the cleaning hose 1842.
  • the vertical portion is disposed on the same plane as the outer wall surface 112 of the housing.
  • the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 rotates in one direction.
  • the cleaning hose 1842 is exposed to the outside.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is disposed on the second cleaner passage 182.
  • the passage 180 may be divided into the first cleaner passage 181 connected to the first cleaner and the second cleaner passage 182 connected to the second cleaner.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is disposed on the second cleaner passage 182, so that the user can clean the surroundings of the cleaner station 100 by the surrounding cleaning device 184 while emptying the dust bin of the first cleaner.
  • the first cleaner passage 181 and the second cleaner passage 182 are selectively opened and closed by the passage switching valve 183, so that the dust bin of the first cleaner is emptied or the surrounding cleaning device 184 is selectively operated.
  • the cleaning hose 1842 When the surrounding cleaning device is not in use, the cleaning hose 1842 forms a portion of the passage 180. When the surrounding cleaning device is in use, the cleaning hose 1842 is separated from the passage 180 and cleans the surrounding area of the cleaner station 100. Specifically, the passage 180 to which the cleaning hose 1842 is connected may be the second cleaner passage 182.
  • An upper end of the cleaning hose 1842 may be fixedly coupled to the passage 180, and a lower end of the cleaning hose 1842 may be detachably coupled to the passage 180.
  • the cleaning hose 1842 forms the second cleaner passage 182, through which dust sucked from the second cleaner flows.
  • the lower end of the cleaning hose 1842 is separated from the passage 180, so that the surrounding area of the cleaner station 100 can be cleaned.
  • the cleaning hose 1842 may include supports 1842a and 1842b and an elastic portion 1842c.
  • One end of the supports 1842a and 1842b is coupled to the passage 180, and the other end is coupled to the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the supports 1842a and 1842b are made of a solid material.
  • a solid material means that it is relatively more solid than the material of the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the supports 1842a and 1842b are formed in a cylindrical shape, and air together with dust flows within the supports 1842a and 1842b.
  • the supports 1842a and 1842b may include the upper support 1842a and the lower support 1842b.
  • the upper support 1842a is coupled to a lower end of the upper passage 182a.
  • the lower support 1842b is coupled to an upper end of the lower passage 182b.
  • One end of the elastic portion 1842c is coupled to the other end of the supports 1842a and 1842b.
  • the other end of the elastic portion 1842c is detachably coupled to the passage 180 or detachably coupled to the lower support 1842b.
  • the elastic portion 1842c is fixedly coupled to a lower end of the upper support 1842a, and the elastic portion 1842c is detachably coupled to an upper end of the lower support 1842b.
  • Wrinkles are formed on at least a portion of the elastic portion 1842c, and a plurality of wrinkles is formed in the longitudinal direction of the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the length of the wrinkles formed on the elastic portion 1842c can be increased or decreased.
  • the wrinkles have peaks and valleys.
  • the peaks and valleys are formed in the circumferential direction of the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the radius of the peak may be larger than the radius of the valley.
  • the peak and valley are alternately arranged, and the peak and valley are formed in plural number in the longitudinal direction of the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the connecting member 1843 connects the cleaning hose 1842 and the passage 180.
  • the connecting member 1843 rotatably couples the cleaning hose 1842 to the passage 180.
  • the connecting member 1843 prevents the cleaning hose 1842 from twisting when the cleaning hose 1842 rotates.
  • the connecting member 1843 can be divided into an upper connecting member 1843a and a lower connecting member 1843b.
  • the upper connecting member 1843a is disposed between the upper passage 182a and the upper support 1842a, and freely rotates the upper support 1842a from the fixed upper passage 182a.
  • the lower connecting member 1843b is disposed between the lower passage 182b and the lower support 1842b, and freely rotates the lower support 1842b from the fixed lower passage 182b.
  • the connecting member 1843 may include a ball bearing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent friction from occurring when the upper support 1842a or the lower support 1842b rotates.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 sucks dust into the cleaning hose 1842.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 is disposed at the other end of the elastic portion 1842c, and at least a portion of the cleaning nozzle 1844 is formed to be insertable into the passage 180.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 When the surrounding cleaning device 184 is not in use, the cleaning nozzle 1844 is inserted into the passage 180 or the lower support 1842b. Conversely, when the surrounding cleaning device 184 is in use, the cleaning nozzle 1844 is separated from the passage 180 or the lower support 1842b and sucks dust remaining in the surrounding area.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 is formed such that a cross-sectional area of one end of the cleaning nozzle 1844, which is inserted into the passage 180, is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the other end of the cleaning nozzle 1844, which is not inserted into the passage 180.
  • a cross-sectional area of the longitudinal outer end of the cleaning nozzle 1844 is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the longitudinal inner end. Accordingly, dust can be effectively sucked by maximizing subatmospheric pressure at the longitudinal outer end of the cleaning nozzle 1844.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 may be formed in a truncated cone shape. Here, an outer circumferential surface of the truncated cone is caught by the passage 180 or the lower support 1842b.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 may be inserted into the lower support 1842b.
  • the lower support 1842b and the lower connecting member 1843b may not be provided.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 may be inserted into the lower passage 182b.
  • the support 1842a and the cleaning nozzle 1844 are positioned in directions opposite to each other along the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the support 1842a may be located at the top of the elastic portion 1842c, and the cleaning nozzle 1844 may be located at the bottom of the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the support 1842a may be located at the bottom of the elastic portion 1842a, and the cleaning nozzle 1844 may be located at the top of the elastic portion 1842c.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is driven by the dust collection motor 190 of the cleaner station 100.
  • the surrounding cleaning device 184 is disposed within the housing 110 and is shielded from the outside when not in use.
  • a user who intends to clean the surroundings of the cleaner station 100 rotates the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 in one direction.
  • the surrounding cleaning device cover 1841 and the cleaning hose 1842 are rotated in one direction, and the cleaning hose 1842 is not twisted by the connecting member 1843.
  • the cleaning hose 1842 is exposed to the outside.
  • the user separates the cleaning hose 1842 and cleans the surrounding area.
  • the cleaning nozzle 1844 is disposed in the lower portion of the cleaning hose 1842, and the cleaning nozzle 1844 is pulled out from the lower support 1842b. The remaining dust can be sucked through the cleaning nozzle 1844.
  • the cleaning hose 1842 includes an elastic portion 1842c, the length of the cleaning hose 1842 can be increased or decreased as needed.

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