KR101903253B1 - Cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vacuum cleaner comprising: a main body having a suction motor for generating a suction force; A main PCB capable of generating a control command of the suction motor; A handle portion capable of receiving the main PCB; And a connector provided on the main body and connected to the main PCB in a process of coupling the handle portion to the main body, wherein the main PCB includes a plurality of pads and slits, A plurality of connecting pins to be brought into contact with the slits, and slit insertion protrusions inserted into the slits.

Description

Cleaner {Cleaner}

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner.

The cleaner is a device that sucks or wipes dust or foreign matter in the area to be cleaned and performs cleaning.

Such a vacuum cleaner can be divided into a manual vacuum cleaner for performing cleaning while the user directly moves the vacuum cleaner, and an automatic vacuum cleaner for performing cleaning while traveling on its own.

The manual cleaner can be classified into a canister-type cleaner, an upright-type cleaner, a handy-type cleaner, and a stick-type cleaner depending on the type of the cleaner.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1127088 (registered on March 23, 2012), which is a prior art document, discloses a hand-held vacuum cleaner.

The hand held vacuum cleaner includes a suction tube, an air flow generator, a centrifuge, a power source, and a handle.

The handle may have a PC connected to the suction motor and the battery.

However, according to the prior art, since the airflow generator is positioned above the handle and the power source is located at the lower side, there is a problem that the internal space of the handle is narrow, and the structure for installing the PCB is complicated There is a difficult problem to install the PC.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a vacuum cleaner in which assembling time is reduced in a process of connecting a main body having a handle with a main PCB and a connecting pin.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a vacuum cleaner in which a short circuit between pads due to erroneous assembly between a pad having a main PCB and a connecting pin is prevented while a main body having a handle portion with a main PCB and a connecting pin is connected .

It is another object of the present invention to provide a vacuum cleaner in which a main PCB can be easily installed in a handle.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vacuum cleaner including a main body having a suction motor, a main PCB capable of generating a control command of the main body, a handle capable of accommodating the main PCB, And a connector provided on the main body and connected to the main PCB in a process of coupling the handle portion to the main body.
The handle portion may be slidably coupled to the body in a first direction and the main PCB may be coupled to the connector in the first direction during the sliding of the handle portion to the body.

Wherein the main PCB includes a plurality of pads and slits, the connector includes a plurality of connecting pins for contacting the plurality of pads, and a slit insertion protrusion inserted into the slits, Can be improved.

In the present invention, as the slit is positioned between two adjacent pads in a plurality of pads, a short between the two pads can be prevented.

The connector includes a first connecting body and a second connecting body spaced apart from each other, a connecting body connecting the first connecting body and the second connecting body, and a second connecting body formed between the first connecting body and the second connecting body And the slit inserting protrusion is located in the PC accommodating space, so that the plurality of pads and the plurality of pins can stably contact the main PCB in the process of inserting the main PCB into the PC accommodating space.

In the present invention, since a plurality of pads are disposed on both sides of the main PCB and a plurality of connecting pins are provided on each connecting body, a plurality of pads located on one side of the main PCB are connected to the connecting pins of one connecting body Since signal transmission is possible, connection accuracy can be improved.

According to the proposed invention, since the main PCB includes the slit and the slit insertion protrusion is formed in the connector, the coupling accuracy between the main PCB and the connector is improved.

In addition, since the connector includes two connecting bodies, the main PCB is inserted into the PCB accommodating space between the two connecting bodies, and the slit insertion protrusion is received in the slit of the main PCB, There is an additional advantage that additional fixing means, e.g.

In addition, since the main PCB is connected to the connector during the sliding of the handle part with respect to the main body, there is an advantage that a process for connecting the main PCB to the connector is unnecessary.

In addition, if a pad is provided on both sides of one frame constituting the main PCB and the one frame is inserted between the two connecting bodies, if the pad on one side of the pad on one side of the frame is connected to the connecting pin, It is possible to improve the connection accuracy between the main PCB and the connector.

In addition, since the main PCB is accommodated in the handle body in a state in which the main PCB is divided into two PCBs, the size of the main PCB can be reduced.

In addition, the main PCB assembly may be coupled to the handle body in a process of inserting the main PCB assembly into the accommodating space of the handle body with the two PCBs connected to the PCB connector. Accordingly, the structure for fixing the two PCBs to each other and the structure for fixing the two PCBs to the handle body are simplified, and the assembly process of the user is facilitated.

1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a side view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a plan view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a perspective view of a cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.
5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view illustrating a state in which a handle portion is separated from a main body according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a perspective view of a handle portion according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a perspective view of a main PCB unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a front view of the main cover unit of Fig.
Figs. 10 and 11 are exploded perspective views of the main dish unit of Fig. 8; Fig.
12 is a perspective view of a PC connector of the present invention;
13 is a perspective view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
14 is a plan view of the connector of Fig.
15 is a perspective view showing a state in which the main PCB unit is connected to the connector;
16 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where a second PCB and a connector are connected.
17 is a perspective view of a handle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;
18 is a sectional view showing the internal structure of the handle;
19 is a sectional view of the main body unit coupled to the handle body;
20 is a view showing a state in which the power PCB is seated on the support rib in a state where the main body unit is coupled to the handle body.
Fig. 21 is a view showing a state in which the handle cover and the operating portion are engaged in the state of Fig. 20; Fig.
22 is a view showing a state in which the handle portion is coupled to the main body in a state where the assembly of the handle portion is completed according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that, in adding reference numerals to the constituent elements of the drawings, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference symbols as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the difference that the embodiments of the present invention are not conclusive.

In describing the components of the embodiment of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, Quot; may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected. &Quot;

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a plan view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

1 to 5, a vacuum cleaner 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a main body 2.

The vacuum cleaner 1 may further include a suction unit 5 coupled to a front side of the main body 2. The suction unit 5 can guide air containing dust to the main body 2.

The cleaner 1 may further include a handle 3 coupled to the main body 2. The handle portion 3 may be located on the opposite side of the suction portion 5 from the main body 2.

That is, the main body 2 may be disposed between the suction portion 5 and the handle portion 3.

The main body 2 may include a first body 10 and a second body 12 positioned on the upper side of the first body 10. The first body 10 and the second body 12 may be directly coupled or indirectly connected by an intermediary intermediate member.

The first body 10 and the second body 12 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, though not limited thereto.

The first body 10 and the second body 12 are opened upward and downward, respectively. That is, each of the bodies 10 and 12 may include an upper opening and a lower opening.

The suction unit 5 may be coupled to the main body 2 such that a central portion of the suction unit 5 is located at a boundary portion between the first body 10 and the second body 12 .

The main body 2 may further include a dust separator for separating dust from the air sucked through the suction unit 5. [

The dust separator may include a first cyclone unit 110 capable of separating dust by a cyclone flow. At this time, the first body 10 includes the first cyclone part 110.

Air and dust sucked through the suction unit 5 are spirally moved along the inner circumferential surface of the first cyclone unit 110.

The axis of the cyclone flow of the first cyclone part 110 may extend in the vertical direction.

The dust separator may further include a second cyclone unit 130 for separating dust from air discharged from the first cyclone unit 110 again. At this time, the second cyclone unit 130 may be located inside the first cyclone unit 110 so that the size of the dust separator is minimized. The second cyclone unit 130 may include a plurality of cyclone bodies arranged in parallel.

As another example, it is also possible that the dust separating portion has a single cyclone portion, and in this case, the axis of the cyclone flow can also extend in the vertical direction.

The first body 10 serves as a dust container for storing dust separated from the cyclone portions 110 and 130.

The main body 2 may further include a body cover 16 for opening and closing the lower side of the first body 10. The body cover 16 can open / close the first body 10 by rotating operation. The first body 10 may be provided with a button 18 for operating the body cover 16 to rotate.

The hinge 162 of the body cover 16 may be coupled to the hinge coupling portion 620 of the battery housing 60.

At least a portion of the second cyclone portion 130 may be located within the first body 10.

A dust storage guide 124 for guiding the storage of the dust separated from the second cyclone unit 130 may be disposed in the first body 10. The dust storage guide 124 is coupled to the lower side of the second cyclone part 130 and can contact the upper surface of the body cover 16. [

The dust storage guide 124 includes a first dust storage part 121 in which dust separated from the first cyclone part 110 is stored in the first body 10, And a second dust storage unit 123 in which the dust separated in the storage unit 130 is stored.

The inner space of the dust storage guide 124 is the second dust storage part 123 and the space between the dust storage guide 124 and the first body 10 is the first dust storage part 121.

The body cover 16 may open / close the first dust storage part 121 and the second dust storage part 123 together.

The vacuum cleaner 1 may further include a suction motor 20 for generating a suction force and a battery 40 for supplying power to the suction motor 20.

The suction motor 20 may be located in the second body 12. [ At least a part of the suction motor 20 may be located above the dust separator. Accordingly, the suction motor 20 is positioned above the first body 10.

The suction motor 20 may communicate with an outlet of the second cyclone unit 130.

The main body 2 may further include a discharge guide 28 connected to the second cyclone unit 130 and a flow guide 22 communicating with the discharge guide 28.

For example, the discharge guide 28 is positioned above the second cyclone unit 130, and the flow guide 22 is positioned above the discharge guide 28.

At least a part of the suction motor 20 is located inside the flow guide 22.

Accordingly, the axis of the cyclone flow of the dust separating portion can pass through the suction motor 20. [

When the suction motor 20 is positioned above the second cyclone unit 130, the air discharged from the second cyclone unit 130 can flow directly toward the suction motor 20, The flow path between the dust separating portion and the suction motor 20 can be minimized.

The suction motor 20 may include a rotating impeller 200. The impeller 200 may be connected to the shaft 202. The shaft 202 is disposed so as to extend in the vertical direction.

The extension of the shaft 202 (which may be referred to as the rotation axis of the impeller 200) can pass through the first body 10. At this time, the rotation axis of the impeller 200 and the axis of the cyclone flow generated in the first cyclone portion 110 of the dust separation portion may be located on the same line.

According to the present invention, the path of the air discharged from the dust separating unit, that is, the air discharged upward from the second cyclone unit 130 toward the suction motor 20 is reduced, and the directional change of the air is reduced And the flow loss of the air is reduced.

When the flow loss of air is reduced, the suction force can be increased and the use time of the battery 40 for supplying power to the suction motor 20 can be increased.

The vacuum cleaner 1 may further include an upper motor housing 26 covering an upper portion of the suction motor 20 and a lower motor housing 27 covering a lower portion of the suction motor 20 have. The suction motor 20 is accommodated in each of the motor housings 26 and the flow guide 22 may be disposed to surround the upper motor housing 26.

At least a portion of the flow guide 22 may be spaced apart from the upper motor housing 26. At least a portion of the flow guide 22 may be spaced apart from the second body 12.

The inner circumferential surface of the flow guide 22 and the outer circumferential surface of the upper motor housing 26 form a first air passage 232 and the outer circumferential surface of the flow guide 22 and the inner circumferential surface of the second body 12 Thereby forming a second air passage 234.

The air discharged from the second cyclone unit 130 flows to the suction motor 20 along the first air channel 232 and the air discharged from the suction motor 20 flows through the second air channel 234 and then discharged to the outside. Therefore, the second air passage 234 serves as an exhaust passage.

The handle portion 3 may include a handle 30 for grasping the user and a battery housing 60 disposed below the handle 30.

The handle 30 may be located behind the suction motor 20.

The direction in which the suction unit 5 is positioned with respect to the suction motor 20 in the cleaner 1 is forward and the direction in which the handle 30 is positioned is with the rear.

The battery 40 may be positioned behind the first body 10. Therefore, the suction motor 20 and the battery 40 are arranged so as not to overlap each other in the vertical direction, and the arrangement height may be differently arranged.

The suction motor 20 having a heavy weight is positioned in front of the handle 30 and the battery 40 having a heavy weight is positioned on the upper side of the handle 30, So that the entire weight of the vacuum cleaner 1 is evenly distributed. When the user grasps the handle 30 and performs cleaning, it is possible to prevent the user from waving the wrist. In other words, since heavy components are distributed in front of and behind the cleaner 1, they are disposed at different heights, so that the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be prevented from leaning to one side.

The battery 40 is positioned below the handle 30 and the suction motor 20 is positioned in front of the handle 30 so that there is no configuration above the handle 30. That is, the upper surface of the handle 30 forms an outer surface of a part of the upper surface of the cleaner 1.

Therefore, in the course of using the handle 30, the structure of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be prevented from contacting the user's arm.

The handle 30 includes a first extension 310 extending in a vertical direction and capable of being held by a user, a second extension 310 extending from the upper side of the first extension 310 toward the suction motor 20, (320). At least a portion of the second extension 320 may extend in the horizontal direction.

In the present invention, the first extension part 310 may be referred to as a grip part, which is a part that can be held by the user (a part where the user's palm can touch).

In order to prevent the hand from moving in the longitudinal direction of the first extending portion 310 (in the vertical direction in FIG. 2) while the user holds the first extending portion 310, A movement restricting unit 312 may be provided. The movement restricting part 312 may extend from the first extension part 310 toward the suction part 5. [

The movement limiter 312 is spaced apart from the second extension 320. Accordingly, in a state where the first extension 310 is held, some of the fingers are positioned above the movement restricting portion 312 and the remaining fingers are positioned below the movement restricting portion 312.

For example, the movement restricting portion 312 may be positioned between the index finger and the stop finger.

According to this arrangement, the longitudinal axis A1 of the suction unit 5 can pass the wrist of the user while the user grasps the first extension 310. [

When the longitudinal axis A1 of the suction part 5 passes over the wrist of the user, the longitudinal axis A1 of the suction part 5 in the state where the user's arm is extended is substantially perpendicular to the extension direction of the user's arm, . Therefore, in this state, the user has the advantage that the force required by the user when the user holds the handle 30 and pushes or pulls the vacuum cleaner 1 is minimized.

The handle 30 may include an operating portion 390. For example, the operating portion 390 may be disposed on an inclined surface of the second extending portion 320. A control command of the suction motor 20 can be input through the operation unit 390. [ For example, the control unit 390 may be used to input an on command and an off command of the suction motor 20. Further, the intensity of the suction force of the suction motor 20 can be adjusted through the operation unit 390 in a state where the suction motor 20 is turned on.

The operating portion 390 may be disposed to face the user. The operating portion 390 may be positioned on the opposite side of the movement restricting portion 312 with respect to the handle 30.

The operation unit 390 may be positioned higher than the movement restricting unit 312. Accordingly, the user can easily operate the operating unit 390 with his / her thumb while holding the first extension 310.

Since the operating portion 390 is located at a position away from the first extending portion 310 when the first extending portion 310 is gripped, Can be prevented from being operated.

The battery housing 60 may be positioned below the first extension portion 310.

The battery 40 may be removably received in the battery housing 60.

For example, the battery 40 may be inserted into the battery housing 60 from below the battery housing 60.

The rear surface of the battery housing 60 and the rear surface of the first extending portion 310 may form a continuous surface. Therefore, the battery housing 60 and the first extending portion 310 can have a sense of unity.

The lower surface of the battery 40 may be exposed to the outside while the battery 40 is accommodated in the battery housing 60. Therefore, when the vacuum cleaner 1 is placed on the floor, the battery 40 can be placed on the floor.

According to this structure, the battery 40 can be separated from the battery housing 60 directly.

Since the lower surface of the battery 40 is exposed to the outside, the lower surface of the battery 40 can directly contact the air outside the cleaner 1, so that the cooling performance of the battery 40 can be improved .

3, the vacuum cleaner 1 may further include a filter mechanism 50 having an air outlet 522 through which the air passing through the suction motor 20 is discharged. The air outlet 522 may include a plurality of openings, for example, and the plurality of openings may be arranged in the circumferential direction. Thus, the air outlet 522 can be arranged in the form of a ring.

The filter mechanism (50) can be detachably coupled to the upper side of the main body (2). That is, the filter mechanism 50 may be detachably coupled to the second body 12.

A part of the filter mechanism (50) is located outside the second body (12) in a state where the filter mechanism (50) is coupled to the body (2). Therefore, a part of the filter mechanism 50 is introduced into the main body 2 through the upper opening of the main body 2, and the other part protrudes outside the main body 2.

The height of the main body 2 may be substantially the same as the height of the handle 30. Therefore, the filter mechanism 50 can protrude upward from the main body 2 and can easily separate the filter mechanism 50 while the user holds the filter mechanism 50.

The air outlet 522 is positioned above the filter mechanism 50 in a state where the filter mechanism 50 is coupled to the main body 2. [ Therefore, the air discharged from the suction motor 20 is discharged to the upper side of the main body 2.

According to the present embodiment, in the process of cleaning using the cleaner 1, the air discharged from the air outlet 522 can be prevented from flowing to the user side.

The main body 2 may further include a pre-filter 29 for filtering the air introduced into the suction motor 20. The prefilter (29) can be located in the flow guide (22). In addition, the pre-filter 29 may be seated in the upper motor housing 26 and surround a portion of the upper motor housing 26. That is, the upper motor housing 26 may include a filter support for supporting the pre-filter 29.

FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a state where a handle is separated from a main body according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a handle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 and 7, the handle portion 3 of the present invention may include a handle body 332 and a handle cover 334 that covers the handle body 332. As shown in FIG.

The handle body 332 defines a portion of the first extension 310 and a portion of the second extension 320. The handle cover 334 defines a remaining portion of the first extension 310 and a remaining portion of the second extension 320.

That is, when the handle cover 334 is coupled to the handle body 332, the handle body 332 and the handle cover 334 are engaged with the first and second extensions 310 and 320, .

The handle body 332 may form the battery housing 60 as well as the handle 30.

The handle portion 3 may further include a main body coupling portion 70 for coupling the handle portion 3 to the main body 2. The main body coupling portion 70 may connect the handle 30 and the battery housing 60.

The handle unit 3 may further include a main PCB unit 340 for controlling the suction motor 20. [ The main PCB unit 340 may be inserted into the inner space of the second extension part 320, for example.

The main body 2 may further include a connector supporting portion 136 for supporting the connector 400.

The connector 400 may be connected to the suction motor 20 provided in the main body 2. In addition, the connector 400 may be connected to the main PCB unit 340. The connector 400 transmits a control signal transmitted from the main PCB unit to the suction motor 20. That is, the connector 400 may include a signal terminal for transmitting a control signal.

The main body 2 may further include a separation preventing rib 136a for preventing the connector 400 from being separated upward when the connector 400 is supported on the connector supporting portion 136. [

The separation preventing rib 136a is formed apart from the connector supporting portion 136. [ The connector 400 may be inserted into a space between the connector support portion 136 and the separation preventing rib 136a. For example, the connector 400 may be slidably mounted on the connector support portion 136 in a horizontal direction.

The connector supporting portion 136 and the separation preventing rib 136a may be provided on the second body 12, for example.

The main body 2 may include a main body terminal 80 and the handle portion 3 may further include a handle terminal 90. The handle terminal 90 may be connected to the main PCB unit 340.

The main body terminal 80 may be installed on the cover member 80 coupled to the main body 2. [ The main body terminal 80 may be connected to the handle terminal 90 when the handle portion 3 is coupled to the main body 2. [

A plurality of electric wires 141 and 142 may be connected to the main body terminal 80. The plurality of electric wires 141 and 142 may be connected to the main body terminal 80 from a lower side of the main body terminal 80.

The plurality of electric wires 141 and 142 are connected to the suction motor 20 by a pair of first electric wires 141 connected to the suction motor 20 to supply power to the suction motor 20, And a pair of second wires 142 that are connected to each other.

The plurality of electric wires 141 and 142 may be introduced into the main body 2 after passing through the packing 138 provided in the main body 2. [

According to the present embodiment, since the signal terminal for transmitting the control signal and the control terminal for power supply are separated from each other and disposed at a separate position in the main body, the size of the main body terminal 80 can be prevented from becoming large.

The handle portion 3 may include a body coupling portion 304 for coupling with the main body 2. The main body 2 includes a handle coupling portion 139a for coupling with the body coupling portion 304, ). The handle portion 3 may be slidably coupled to the main body 2 in the vertical direction by the body coupling portion 304 and the handle engagement portion 139a.

When the handle unit 3 is coupled to the main body 2, the main PCB unit 340 and the connector 400 are connected and the handle terminal 90 is connected to the main body terminal 80 Can be connected.

Hereinafter, the structure of the main PCB unit will be described in detail.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a main PCB unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a front view of the main PCB unit of FIG. 8, and FIGS. 10 and 11 are exploded perspective views of the main PCB unit of FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a PC connector according to the present invention.

8 to 12, the main firmware unit 340 according to the present embodiment may include a main firmware 341.

The main PCB 341 may be divided into a plurality of PCBs so that the main PCB 341 may be positioned within the space formed by the second extensions 320. That is, the main PCB 341 may include a first PCB 342 and a second PCB 344.

The first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344 may be arranged side by side in a standing state. The first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344 may be spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

One or more connection terminals 348 for connecting the two PCBs 342 and 344 to each other may be disposed between the first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344.

The main PCB unit 340 may further include a PC connector 350 for connecting the first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344.

The PCB connector 350 may mechanically connect the first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344.

The PCB connector 350 may include a connector body 351 on which the first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344 can be seated on the upper side.

The connector body 351 may be formed in a plate shape. The PCB connector 350 may further include one or more spacers 352 for maintaining the first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344 apart from each other.

At this time, the one or more spacers 352 may protrude downward from the lower surface 351a of the connector body 351.

The first and second PCBs 342 and 344 may be formed on both sides of the one or more spacers 352. Each of the PCBs 342 and 344 may be provided with protrusion coupling portions 346 and 347 for coupling the coupling protrusions 353. The projection-engaging portions 346 and 347 may be grooves or holes.

In this specification, the PC connector 350 and the main PCB 341 coupled to each other may be referred to as a main PCB assembly.

The connector body 351 is connected to the first PCB 342 in a state where the coupling protrusion 353 of the PCB connector 350 is coupled to the protrusion coupling parts 346 and 347 of the PCBs 342 and 344. [ And the width of the one or more spacers 352 may be smaller than the width of the connector body 351 so as to be seated on the upper surface of the second PCB 344.

In addition, the at least one spacer 352 may be spaced apart from the widthwise ends 351b and 351c of the connector body 351.

The connector body 351 is connected to the first PCB 342 in a state where the coupling protrusion 353 of the PCB connector 350 is coupled to the protrusion coupling parts 346 and 347 of the PCBs 342 and 344. [ The height of the main PCB unit 340 can be reduced when the second PCB 344 is mounted on the upper surface of the second PCB 344.

Of course, when the connector protrusion 353 of the PCB connector 350 is coupled to the protrusion coupling parts 346 and 347 of the PCBs 342 and 344, the connector body 351 is inserted into the first PCB 342 And the upper surface of the second PCB 344 may be spaced apart from each other.

When the one or more spacers 352 are spaced apart from the widthwise ends 351b and 351c of the connector body 351, the coupling protrusions 353 of the connector 350 may be spaced apart 342, and 344, the width of the main PCB unit 340 can be reduced.

When the PC connector 350 includes a plurality of spacers 352, a plurality of spatters 352 may be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the connector body 351.

The PCB connector 350 may include a coupling hook 357 for coupling with the handle body 332.

At this time, the coupling hook 357 may extend in the horizontal direction in the connector body 351.

The lower surface 351a of the connector body 351 is formed with a plurality of holes 351a and 352b in order to prevent the coupling hook 357 from being damaged in the process of coupling the PC connector 350 and the handle body 332 by the coupling hook 357. [ A reinforcing rib 354 may be provided.

The reinforcing rib 354 protrudes from the lower surface 351a of the connector body 351 and may connect the coupling hook 357 and the one or more spacers 352 although not limited thereto.

If the PC connector 350 includes a plurality of spacers 352, the reinforcing ribs 354 are spaced apart from the spacers 352 closest to the coupling hooks 357 of the plurality of spacers 352, The coupling hook 357 can be connected.

One of the first and second PCBs 342 and 344 may be provided with a light emitting unit 370 for displaying the state of the vacuum cleaner 1.

In FIG. 11, for example, the second PCB 344 includes the light emitting unit 370. The light emitting unit 370 may include one or more LEDs. For example, in FIG. 11, the light emitting unit 370 includes a plurality of LEDs 371, 372, and 373 spaced apart from each other in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the connector body 351.

The remaining amount of the battery 40 and the intensity of the suction force of the suction motor 20 can be displayed using the plurality of LEDs 371, 372, and 373.

The connector body 351 may be provided with a plurality of light apertures 355 through which the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 371, 372 and 373 passes.

The plurality of optical openings 355 may be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the connector body 351. When the PC connector 350 is connected to the PCBs 342 and 344, 355 may be aligned with the plurality of LEDs 371, 372, 373.

The one or more spacers 352 are located in an area between two adjacent light apertures 375 so that the one or more spacers 352 do not interfere with the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs 371, 372, 373 .

In this case, the spacer 352 does not interfere with the light emitted from the respective LEDs 371, 372, and 373, and also serves to prevent mutual interference between the light emitted from the adjacent two LEDs. That is, the spacer 352 serves to divide the path of the light irradiated by the adjacent two LEDs.

Each of the PCBs 342 and 344 may include extensions 343 and 345 for supporting a power PCB 380. The extension portions 343 and 345 may include inclined surfaces 343a and 345a for supporting the power PCB 380 in an inclined state.

The first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344 may have a first connection terminal 349 connected to the power PCB 380.

In FIG. 11, for example, the first connection terminal 349 is located at the first extension 343 of the first PCB 342.

Either the first PCB 342 or the second PCB 344 may be connected to the connector 400 installed in the main body 20.

Hereinafter, the connector 400 is connected to the second PCB 344 as an example.

The main PCB unit 340 may further include a PCB cover 360 covering the PCBs 342 and 344 and the PCB connector 350.

The PCB cover 360 includes an upper surface portion 361 covering an upper surface of the PCB connector 350 and a pair of side surface portions 362 and 363 extending downward from both ends of the upper surface portion 361 can do.

The pair of side portions 362 and 363 cover not only the PC connector 350 but also a part of the upper portions of the PCBs 342 and 344.

The pair of side portions 362 and 363 can prevent the PCBs 342 and 344 connected to the PC connector 350 from moving in the horizontal direction within the handle 30.

The cover 360 covers a plurality of light apertures 355 of the connector body 351. A plurality of light transmitting portions 364 may be provided on the cover 360 so that the light passing through the plurality of light apertures 355 can be transmitted through the cover 360. [ The number of the plurality of light transmitting portions 364 is equal to the plurality of light openings 355 and is arranged to face the plurality of light openings 355.

The plurality of light transmitting portions 364 may protrude upward from the upper surface portion 361 of the cover 360.

At least a plurality of light transmitting portions 364 in the cover 360 may be transparent or translucent.

Meanwhile, the second PCB 344 may include a plurality of contact pads for electrically connecting to the connector.

The plurality of contact pads may be provided on both sides of the second PCB 344.

The plurality of contact pads may include at least one first pad 3442 provided on a first surface 3440a of the second PCB 344 and a second pad 3444 disposed apart from the first pad 3442. [ ). The first pad 3442 and the second pad 3444 are spaced horizontally from each other.

The plurality of contact pads may include one or more third pads 3443 provided on a second surface 3440b opposite to the first surface 3440a of the second PCB 344, And a fourth pad 3445 spaced apart from the first pad 3443. The third pad 3443 and the fourth pad 3445 are spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction.

The first pad 3442 and the third pad 3443 are disposed to face each other on the second PCB 344 and the second pad 3444 and the fourth pad 3445 are opposed to each other .

The second PCB 344 may be provided with a slit 3441 for coupling the second PCB 344 and the connector 400 at a predetermined position.

The slit 3441 is positioned between the first pad 3442 and the second pad 3444. Therefore, the slit 3441 is also located on the third pad 3443 and the fourth pad 3445. The slits 3441 may be formed by cutting one end of the second PCB 344 in which the plurality of pads are formed.

13 is a perspective view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a plan view of the connector of FIG. 13, FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a state in which a connector is connected to the main PCB unit, Sectional view showing a state where the connector is connected.

13 to 16, the connector 400 of the present embodiment includes a first connecting body 410, a second connecting body 420 spaced apart from the first connecting body 410, And a connecting body 430 connecting the connecting body 410 and the second connecting body 420.

The connection body 430 is connected to the first connecting body 410 and the second connecting body 420 so that the second PCB 344 is coupled to the connector 400 from above to below the connector 400. [ Can be connected.

Therefore, a space 450 for accommodating the second PCB 344 is defined between the first connecting body 410 and the second connecting body 420.

At least one first connecting pin 442 and a second connecting pin 443 spaced apart from the first connecting pin 442 are formed on one surface of the first connecting body 410 facing the second connecting body 420 May be provided. The first connecting pin 442 and the second connecting pin 443 may be spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

One or more third connecting pins 444 and a fourth connecting pin 444 spaced apart from the third connecting pin 444 are formed on one surface of the second connecting body 420 facing the first connecting body 410 May be provided. The third connecting pin 444 and the fourth connecting pin 445 may be spaced apart in the horizontal direction.

The first connecting pin 442 and the third connecting pin 444 may be disposed to face each other at a distance from each other. The second connecting pin 443 and the fourth connecting pin 445 may be disposed to face each other at a distance from each other.

A part of each of the connecting pins 442 to 445 is located inside the connecting bodies 410 and 420 and the other part is protruded from the connecting bodies 410 and 420 into the PC accommodating space 450 .

Each of the connecting pins 442 to 445 is an elastically deformable conductor. The connecting pins 442 to 445 are protruded from the connecting bodies 410 and 420, respectively, And 420, respectively.

Alternatively, each of the connecting pins 442 to 445 may be provided as a conductor and fixed to each of the connecting bodies 410 and 420.

The slit 3441 of the second PCB 344 may be provided with a slit insertion protrusion 412 in the PC accommodating space 450.

The slit insertion protrusion 412 may be located in a region between the first connecting pin 442 and the second connecting pin 443. Therefore, the slit insertion protrusion 412 is positioned in the area between the third connecting pin 444 and the fourth connecting pin 445.

The slit insertion protrusions 412 may protrude from the connection body 430 into the space 450 for accommodating the PCB. For example, the slit insertion protrusion 412 may protrude upward from the connection body 430.

Alternatively, the slit insertion protrusions 412 may be provided on any one of the connecting bodies 410 and 420 and protrude toward the other. Alternatively, the slit insertion protrusion 412 may connect the first connecting body 410 and the second connecting body 420.

One of the first connecting body 410 and the second connecting body 420 may be provided with a projection receiving portion 414 on which the separation preventing rib 136a described in FIG. 6 is mounted. In FIG. 13, for example, the first connecting body 410 is provided with a projection receiving portion 414.

Meanwhile, the second PCB 344 may be accommodated in the PCB accommodating space 450 from the upper side of the connecting body 400 downward.

The slit insertion protrusion 412 may be inserted into the slit 3441 of the second PCB 344 while the second PCB 344 is received in the PCB accommodating space 450.

The state where the slit insertion protrusions 412 are received in the slits 3441 of the second PCB 344 is such that the second PCB 344 is normally connected to the connector 400. [

In this state, the pads 3442 to 3445 contact the connecting pins 442 to 445 at a predetermined position as shown in FIG.

According to the present invention, since the slit insertion protrusions 412 are received in the slits 3441 of the second PCB 344 and the pads 3442 to 3445 contact the respective connecting pins 442 to 445, The second PCB 344 and the connector 400 are prevented from being misassembled.

In addition, as the second PCB 344 and the connector 400 are prevented from being misassembled, a short circuit due to the connection of two adjacent pads by the one connecting pin can be prevented.

The second PCB 344 is inserted between the two connecting bodies 410 and 420 so that the slit insertion protrusions 412 are received in the slits 3441 of the second PCB 344 There is an advantage that additional fixing means such as the second PCB 344 and hooks for fixing the connector 400 are not needed.

Also, in the present invention, the first connecting pin 442 and the third connecting pin 444 play the same role, and the second connecting pin 443 and the fourth connecting pin 445 play the same role.

The first pad 3442 and the third pad 3443 play the same role in the second PCB 344 and the second pad 3444 and the fourth pad 3445 play the same role.

Accordingly, the pads 3442 to 3445 are provided on both sides of the second PCB 344 and the second PCB 344 is inserted into the second PCB 344 as the second PCB 344 is inserted between the two connecting bodies 410, The signal can be transmitted only when the pads 3442 to 3445 on one side of the pads 3442 to 3445 on both sides of the connector 3442 to 3445 are connected to the connecting pins 442 to 445, Can be improved.

At this time, it is also possible to form a wedge in the slit insertion protrusion 412 and to form an additional groove for wedge coupling in the slit 3441 so as to improve the coupling force between the second PCB 344 and the connector 400 .

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a handle body according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a sectional view showing an internal structure of a handle, FIG. 19 is a sectional view of a main body unit coupled to a handle body, FIG. 21 is a view showing a state in which the handle cover and the operation unit are coupled to each other in the state of FIG. 20. FIG. 21 is a view showing a state in which the power cover is seated on the support rib in a state where the main body unit is coupled to the body.

FIG. 22 is a view illustrating a state in which the handle is coupled to the main body in a state in which the handle assembly is assembled according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

8 to 22, the handle body 332 may be provided with a receiving space 322 for receiving the main PCB unit 340 therein. The receiving space 322 is a space formed substantially in the second extending portion 320.

The handle body 332 may include a supporter 324 for supporting the main PCB unit 340.

The supporter 324 includes a seating surface 324a on which the main PCB unit 340 is seated, a first rib 324b supporting a first PCB 342 seated on the seating surface 324a, And a second rib 324c that supports a second PCB 344 seated on the seating surface 324a.

The ribs 324b and 324c may protrude upward from the seating surface 324a.

The first rib 324b and the second rib 324c can prevent the main plate unit 340 supported by the supporter 342 from moving in the lateral direction with reference to Fig.

The first rib 324b and the second rib 324c guide the main PCB assembly in the process of accommodating the main PCB assembly in the accommodating space 322 of the handle body 332. [

The handle body 332 may further include a plurality of insertion holes 327 through which the plurality of light transmitting portions 364 of the cover 360 are inserted.

The plurality of light transmitting portions 364 may be exposed to the outside of the handle 30 in a state where the plurality of light transmitting portions 364 are inserted into the plurality of insertion holes 327. [ Therefore, the light irradiated from the plurality of LEDs 371, 372, and 373 can be visually confirmed by the plurality of light transmitting portions 364 by the user.

Since the plurality of light transmitting portions 364 are inserted into the plurality of insertion holes 327 in the present embodiment, external moisture or foreign matter is moved toward the main PCB 341 through the plurality of insertion holes 327 Can be prevented.

The handle body 332 may further include a connector coupling portion 325 coupled to the PC connector 350 in the housing space 322 while the main PCB assembly is received.

The connector engaging portion 325 is formed with a through hole 325a through which the engaging hook 357 of the PC connector 350 penetrates and a hook engaging rib 357 engaging with the engaging hook 357 penetrating the through hole 325a. (325b) may be provided.

The power supply 380 may include a first switch 382 and a second switch 384 for receiving an operation command of the operation unit 390. The first switch 382 may receive an on or off command of the suction motor 20 and the second switch 384 may receive a command for controlling the suction force of the suction motor 20, Command can be input.

The handle body 332 may further include a support rib 326 for supporting the power PCB 380. The support ribs 326 may extend downward from the connector engagement portion 325.

The support rib 326 may include an inclined surface 326a for allowing the power PCB 380 to be disposed in an inclined state. Therefore, the height of the first switch 382 and the height of the second switch 384 are different in a state where the power PCB 380 is supported on the inclined surface 326a.

When the main PCB unit 340 is coupled to the handle body 332, the supporting rib 326 is positioned between the first PCB 342 and the second PCB 344. The support ribs 326 may be formed on the first PCB 342 and the second PCB 342 to prevent the main PCB 341 from being damaged by the support ribs 326 during the coupling process of the main PCB unit 340. [ (344).

The inclination angle of the inclined surfaces 326a of the support ribs 326 may be the same as the inclination angle of the inclined surfaces 343a and 345a of the extended portions 343 and 345 of the PCBs 342 and 344.

Therefore, the inclined surfaces 343a and 345a of the PCBs 342 and 344 and the inclined surfaces 326a of the supporting ribs 326 can support the power PCB 380.

Of course, the inclined surfaces 343a and 345a of the PCBs 342 and 344 are spaced apart from the power PCB 380 in a state where the power PCB 380 is in contact with the inclined surface 326a of the support rib 326 It is also possible.

In order to prevent the power PCB 380 contacting the inclined surface 326a of the support rib 326 from moving in the lateral direction with reference to FIG. 15, the handle body 332 is provided with the power PCB 380 And a penetrating fitting rib 326b. The power PCB 380 may be formed with a slit 386 through which the fitting rib 326b passes.

The fitting rib 326b may be positioned below the supporting rib 326. [ When the power PCB 380 is mounted on the sloping surface 326a of the support rib 326, the fitting rib 326b is fitted in the slit 386. Thus, during the assembly of the power PCB 380, The PCB 380 can be prevented from sliding downward along the inclined surface 326a of the support rib 326. [

The handle body 332 may further include an upper stopper 328 for preventing upward movement of the power PCB 380 mounted on the support rib 326.

The handle body 332 may further include a fastening boss 329 fastened to the power PCB 380 that is seated on the support rib 326 by a fastening member (not shown) such as a screw.

The power PCB 380 may have a through hole 381 through which the coupling member passes.

The operation unit 390 may include a support frame 396 to be fastened to the handle cover 334 and an operation button 391 coupled to the support frame 396.

The operation button 391 may include a first push portion 392 for pressing the first switch 382 and a second push portion 394 for pressing the second switch 384. [ That is, one operation button 391 may include two push portions 392, 394.

Since the power switch 380 is inclined while the first switch 382 and the second switch 384 are disposed at different heights, The user can press the first switch 382 or the second switch 384 by operating the operation button 391 with a finger. Therefore, the operational convenience of the user can be improved.

Hereinafter, a process of assembling the main PCB unit 340 and the power PCB 380 will be described.

The light transmitting portion 364 of the cover 360 is inserted into the insertion hole 362 of the handle body 332 while the cover 360 is drawn into the receiving space 322 of the handle body 332, 327).

The first and second PCBs 342 and 344 are connected to the PCB connector 350 to complete the main PCB assembly and the main PCB assembly is connected to the PCB cover 360 and the handle body 332 in the space between the supporters 324.

The pair of side portions 362 and 363 of the cover 360 and the first and second ribs 324b and 324b of the supporter 324 are inserted into the main PCB assembly during the insertion of the main PCB assembly, Guide.

In the process of inserting the main PCB assembly into the receiving space 322 of the handle body 332, the engaging hook 357 of the PC connector 350 passes through the hook through hole 325a and the hook engaging rib 325b , The assembly of the main PCB assembly is completed.

In this state, the power PCB 380 can be fixed to the handle body 332 by using the coupling member in a state where the power PCB 380 is seated on the support rib 326 as shown in FIG.

The power PCB 380 is fixed to the handle body 332 substantially at the same height as the main PCB 341.

Then, as shown in FIG. 21, after the handle cover 334 is coupled to the handle body 332, the operation unit 390 can be coupled to the handle cover 334.

22, when the handle part 3 is aligned with the main body 2 and then the handle part 3 is slid downward, the handle part 3 can be fixed to the main body 2 have.

In addition, since the main PCB is accommodated in the handle body in a state of being divided into two PCBs, the size of the main PCB can be reduced.

Particularly, since the two PCBs are accommodated in the handle body in a parallel state and a standing state, the size of the main PCB unit is minimized.

In addition, since the main PCB assembly can be coupled to the handle body in the process of inserting the main PCB assembly into the accommodating space of the handle body with two PCBs connected to the PCB connector, The structure for fixing the handle and the two PCBs to the handle body is simplified, and the assembly process of the user is easy.

In addition, since the second PCB 344 is connected to the connector during the sliding of the handle 3 with respect to the main body 2, a process for connecting the second PCB 344 to the connector is unnecessary There are advantages.

1: Cleaner 2: Body
5: Suction part 3: Handle part
30: Handle 340: Main PC unit
341: Main Fee 342: 1st Fee
344: Second PCB 350: PC connector
360: cover for PC

Claims (12)

A main body having a suction motor for generating a suction force;
A main PCB capable of generating a control command of the suction motor;
A handle portion capable of receiving the main PCB; And
And a connector connected to the main PCB when the handle portion is coupled to the main body,
The handle portion is slidably coupled to the body in a first direction,
Wherein the main PCB is coupled to the connector in the first direction during the sliding of the handle portion to the main body,
The main PCB includes a plurality of pads and slits,
The connector includes a plurality of connecting pins for contacting the plurality of pads, and a slit insertion protrusion inserted into the slit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the slit is located in a region between two adjacent pads in the plurality of pads. The method according to claim 1,
The connector includes a first connecting body and a second connecting body spaced apart from each other,
A connecting body connecting the first connecting body and the second connecting body,
And a PC accommodating space formed between the first connecting body and the second connecting body,
And the slit insertion protrusion is located in the FPC accommodation space. The method of claim 3,
The connection body connects the first connecting body and the lower side of the second connecting body,
Wherein the main PCB is accommodated in the PCB accommodating space from above to below the PC accommodating space. The method of claim 3,
And the slit insertion protrusion protrudes from the connection body to the PCB accommodation space. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the slit insertion protrusion protrudes from one of the first connecting body and the second connecting body toward the other. The method of claim 3,
And the slit insertion protrusion connects the first connecting body and the second connecting body. 3. The method of claim 2,
The plurality of pads include a first pad and a second pad located on a first surface of the main PCB and spaced apart from each other,
And a third pad and a fourth pad located on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the main PCB and spaced from each other,
Wherein the slit is located in a region between the first pad and the second pad and in a region between the third pad and the fourth pad. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the first pad and the third pad are disposed to face each other,
And the second pad and the fourth pad are disposed to face each other. 9. The method of claim 8,
The plurality of connecting pins include a first connecting pin and a second connecting pin provided on the first connecting body,
A third connecting pin and a fourth connecting pin provided on the second connecting body and spaced apart from each other,
Wherein the slit insertion protrusion is located in a region between the first connecting pin and the second connecting pin and between the third connecting pin and the fourth connecting pin. 11. The method of claim 10,
The first connecting pin and the third connecting pin are disposed to face each other,
And the second connecting pin and the fourth connecting pin are arranged to face each other. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the main PCB includes a first PCB ratio and a second PCB ratio that are spaced apart from each other, and wherein one of the first PCB and the second PCB is connected to the connector.

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