CA2097546A1 - System provided with a vacuum cleaner - Google Patents
System provided with a vacuum cleanerInfo
- Publication number
- CA2097546A1 CA2097546A1 CA 2097546 CA2097546A CA2097546A1 CA 2097546 A1 CA2097546 A1 CA 2097546A1 CA 2097546 CA2097546 CA 2097546 CA 2097546 A CA2097546 A CA 2097546A CA 2097546 A1 CA2097546 A1 CA 2097546A1
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- vacuum cleaner
- reservoir
- partially
- float device
- sucking
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
- A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
- A47L7/0023—Recovery tanks
- A47L7/0028—Security means, e.g. float valves or level switches for preventing overflow
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
- A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
- A47L7/0042—Gaskets; Sealing means
Landscapes
- Nozzles For Electric Vacuum Cleaners (AREA)
- Electric Suction Cleaners (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
A system provided with a vacuum cleaner and with means (preferably detachably connected to the vacuum cleaner) for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of the vacuum cleaner, said means preferably being comprised, at least substantially, of a reservoir for the medium, said reservoir including a float device at least partially fitted therein, said float device at least substantially being comprised of a permeable cage with a floating body present therein.
A system provided with a vacuum cleaner and with means (preferably detachably connected to the vacuum cleaner) for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of the vacuum cleaner, said means preferably being comprised, at least substantially, of a reservoir for the medium, said reservoir including a float device at least partially fitted therein, said float device at least substantially being comprised of a permeable cage with a floating body present therein.
Description
A SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH A VACUUM CLEAN~R
The invention relates to a system provided with a vacuum cleaner.
Such a system, which is for example furth,er~ore provided with accessories for the vacuum cleaner, ~such as a brush, a floor nozzle and the like, is generally known. It i~ noted that the term "vacuum cleaneri' used herein is not only meant to comprise a normal domestic vacuum cleaner to be connected to the mains, but also in particular a compact vacuum cleaner for smaller jobs which runs on rechargeable batteries (in practice sometimes referred to as a '~crumb--sweeper") and the like. In addition to that the term I'vacuum cleaner" is meant to comprise industrial vacuum cleaners, which can for example be connected to the mains, or in general systems which operate according to the "vacuum cleaner" principleO It will be ~pparent that vacuum cleaners are very important in general, but in particular in daily housekeeping activities, especially in view o their fr~quent use.
A drawback of the known system is that the range of application of the vacuum cleaner of such a system is limited, that is, it can only function to suck up dust or relatively small, solid particle~ (crumbs and the like).
The object of the invention is to provide a simple, practical and inexpensive system comprising a vacuum cleaner, which system has a wider range of applicakion than the existing systems.
- In order to accomplish that objective a system of th~ kind mentioned in the introduction is according to the invention characterized in that said system includes means for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of the vacuum cleaner. Thus the system fills the needs felt in particular in housekeeping to be able to suck up for ., .
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example spilt (bath or shower) water, 5pilt food (forexample from babies or toddlers) or spiit animal droppings, clean floor coverings (without a mop), empty and/or clean an aquarium, and suck up condensation ~rom for example windowsills. In addition to that the pres~nt system can be used, whether or not in combination with all kinds of accessories, for sucking up oil from the oil sump of a car, as well as for removing a blockage in a sink ~instead of with the usual "plunger") by suction for¢eO It will be apparent that in addition to being used for housekeeping activities the system according to the inven~ion can also be used in boats and the like, or for industrial (commercial) purposes. In the latter case it may be considered to use the system according to the invention inter alia for cleaning floors and windows of for example shops, fitness rooms and public bath facilities and garden centres. It is noted that in view of the above the term "at least partially l.iguid medium" is meant to compriss in particular water or aqueous solutions, but also oil, food and the likeO
Liquid suction devices for industrial purposes are already known per se. However, in view o~ their price (from approximately Dfl. 495.-~ and their weight they are not suitable for in particular domestic use. This is all the more cogent since in practice these liquid suction devices only appear to be efficient in sucking up liquids, but not dust and the like. According to this invention, on the other hand, a normal domestic vacuum cleaner can ~e used for sucking up water, for example.
One embodiment of a system accordiny to the invention is characterized in that said means are d~tachably connected to the vacuum cleaner. A significant advantage of thi~ is that, according to what is desired at that moment, the vacuum cleaner can be used for normally sucking up dust as well as - after attachment of said means to the vacu~ml . : . : :.. ::
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The invention relates to a system provided with a vacuum cleaner.
Such a system, which is for example furth,er~ore provided with accessories for the vacuum cleaner, ~such as a brush, a floor nozzle and the like, is generally known. It i~ noted that the term "vacuum cleaneri' used herein is not only meant to comprise a normal domestic vacuum cleaner to be connected to the mains, but also in particular a compact vacuum cleaner for smaller jobs which runs on rechargeable batteries (in practice sometimes referred to as a '~crumb--sweeper") and the like. In addition to that the term I'vacuum cleaner" is meant to comprise industrial vacuum cleaners, which can for example be connected to the mains, or in general systems which operate according to the "vacuum cleaner" principleO It will be ~pparent that vacuum cleaners are very important in general, but in particular in daily housekeeping activities, especially in view o their fr~quent use.
A drawback of the known system is that the range of application of the vacuum cleaner of such a system is limited, that is, it can only function to suck up dust or relatively small, solid particle~ (crumbs and the like).
The object of the invention is to provide a simple, practical and inexpensive system comprising a vacuum cleaner, which system has a wider range of applicakion than the existing systems.
- In order to accomplish that objective a system of th~ kind mentioned in the introduction is according to the invention characterized in that said system includes means for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of the vacuum cleaner. Thus the system fills the needs felt in particular in housekeeping to be able to suck up for ., .
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example spilt (bath or shower) water, 5pilt food (forexample from babies or toddlers) or spiit animal droppings, clean floor coverings (without a mop), empty and/or clean an aquarium, and suck up condensation ~rom for example windowsills. In addition to that the pres~nt system can be used, whether or not in combination with all kinds of accessories, for sucking up oil from the oil sump of a car, as well as for removing a blockage in a sink ~instead of with the usual "plunger") by suction for¢eO It will be apparent that in addition to being used for housekeeping activities the system according to the inven~ion can also be used in boats and the like, or for industrial (commercial) purposes. In the latter case it may be considered to use the system according to the invention inter alia for cleaning floors and windows of for example shops, fitness rooms and public bath facilities and garden centres. It is noted that in view of the above the term "at least partially l.iguid medium" is meant to compriss in particular water or aqueous solutions, but also oil, food and the likeO
Liquid suction devices for industrial purposes are already known per se. However, in view o~ their price (from approximately Dfl. 495.-~ and their weight they are not suitable for in particular domestic use. This is all the more cogent since in practice these liquid suction devices only appear to be efficient in sucking up liquids, but not dust and the like. According to this invention, on the other hand, a normal domestic vacuum cleaner can ~e used for sucking up water, for example.
One embodiment of a system accordiny to the invention is characterized in that said means are d~tachably connected to the vacuum cleaner. A significant advantage of thi~ is that, according to what is desired at that moment, the vacuum cleaner can be used for normally sucking up dust as well as - after attachment of said means to the vacu~ml . : . : :.. ::
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cleaner - for sucking up for example water.
Another embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that said means are at least substantially comprised o~ a reservoir for the medium, said reservoir including a float device at leaLst partially fitted therein. Said float device prevents the medium from at least partially landing in the vacuu~ cleaner.
Another embodiment o~ a system according to the invention is characterized in that said float device is at least substantially comprised of a permeable cage with a floating body present therein. Preferably said floating body is a ball with the cage acting as the seat.
Another embodiment o~ a system according to the invention is character.ized in that said reservoir includes connections for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose and a suction hose thereto.
Another embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that said reservoir includes a detachable cover. This acilitates any cleaning of the reservoir or possible repairwork or replacement of parts therein.
Another embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that additional means are provided so as to prevent that the at least partially liquid medium at least partially lands in the vacuum cleaner. Preferably said means are located within the reservoir and are at least substantiall~ comprised of a filter, at least substantially near the connection for the vacuum cleaner hose, of a splash yuard, at least substantially near the connec~ion for the suction hose, and of an at least substantially medium-tight attachment of the float device within the reservoir.
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~nother embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that accessories, preferably brushes, ~loor nozzles and the like are provided. This is especially important when the system is used for sucking up oil from the oil sump of a car and for r~moving a sink blockage.
The invention also relates to means for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of a v~cuum cleaner, obviously being suitable for use in a system accoxding to the invention.
The invention will be explained in more detail with raference to Figures shown in a drawing, in which:
- Figure 1 is a diagrammatir, partially exploded longitudinal sectional view of means according to the invention for sucking up for example water by means of a vacuum cleaner;
- Figures 2 - 5 diayrammatically illustrat2 details indicated A, B, C and D in Figure 1; and - Figure 6 diagrammatically shows a few auxiliary means for use in a system according to the invention.
Figure 1 5hows a reservoir 1 provided with a detachabl~
cover 2, with connections 3, 4 for connecting thereto a hose of a normal domestic vacuum cleaner and a water suction hose, and with a float device 5. Said float device 5 includes a cage 6, which is permeable to water, and a ball 7, which function~ as a floating body. The reservoir 1 can be detachably connected to the domestic vacuum cleaner as a s~parate unit.
Figure 2 is a larger-scale view of the detail A of Figure 1. The float device 5 is provided in the r~servoir 1 in a watertight manner by means of a wall 8 and a ru~ber sealing ring g. Thus an extra protection again~t water landing in the vacuum cleanex is provided. Said protection is furthermore enhanced by the presence of a splash guard 10 shown in Figure 1, which guards against splashes of water from the water suction hoseO
Figure 3 is a larger-scale view of detai]L B (partially exploded) of ~igure 1. When the water level in the reservoir 1 rises, the ball 7 acting as a floating body can eventually shut of~ an upper opening 11 of the c~ge 6 via a rubber sealing ring 12, so as to prevent water from reaching the vacuum cleaner. The cage 6 includes openings 13, 50 that it is permeable to water.
Figures 4 and 5 are larger-scale views of details C and D
of Figure 1. In these Figures a lo~k nut 14, a nut 15 for attaching the suction hose 16 (with a diameter of for example 25 mm~, rubber sealing rings 17, a washer 18 (see Figure 4), as well as a rubber sealing ring 19, a locking nut 20 and a filter 21 (see Figure 5) can be distinguished.
Said filter 21 preferably contains a foam material and/or a material substantially consisting of metal gauze as a protection again~t undesirable water (splashes~ landing in the vacuum cleaner.
Figure 6 shows the auxiliary means 22, 23 for use in the system according to thP invention, when a sink blockage is to be removed (a) or oil is to be ~ucked up from the oil sump of a car (b~.
It is noted that the reservoir 1 may include an internal bag and/or filter, for example when the medium being sucked up is toxic or when it is desirable to catch and di~charge the sucked-up matter in a hygienic manner.
The reservoir 1 will pr~sumably be marketed under the designations "smart bucketl' and 'laquadaptl'.
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cleaner - for sucking up for example water.
Another embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that said means are at least substantially comprised o~ a reservoir for the medium, said reservoir including a float device at leaLst partially fitted therein. Said float device prevents the medium from at least partially landing in the vacuu~ cleaner.
Another embodiment o~ a system according to the invention is characterized in that said float device is at least substantially comprised of a permeable cage with a floating body present therein. Preferably said floating body is a ball with the cage acting as the seat.
Another embodiment o~ a system according to the invention is character.ized in that said reservoir includes connections for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose and a suction hose thereto.
Another embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that said reservoir includes a detachable cover. This acilitates any cleaning of the reservoir or possible repairwork or replacement of parts therein.
Another embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that additional means are provided so as to prevent that the at least partially liquid medium at least partially lands in the vacuum cleaner. Preferably said means are located within the reservoir and are at least substantiall~ comprised of a filter, at least substantially near the connection for the vacuum cleaner hose, of a splash yuard, at least substantially near the connec~ion for the suction hose, and of an at least substantially medium-tight attachment of the float device within the reservoir.
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~nother embodiment of a system according to the invention is characterized in that accessories, preferably brushes, ~loor nozzles and the like are provided. This is especially important when the system is used for sucking up oil from the oil sump of a car and for r~moving a sink blockage.
The invention also relates to means for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of a v~cuum cleaner, obviously being suitable for use in a system accoxding to the invention.
The invention will be explained in more detail with raference to Figures shown in a drawing, in which:
- Figure 1 is a diagrammatir, partially exploded longitudinal sectional view of means according to the invention for sucking up for example water by means of a vacuum cleaner;
- Figures 2 - 5 diayrammatically illustrat2 details indicated A, B, C and D in Figure 1; and - Figure 6 diagrammatically shows a few auxiliary means for use in a system according to the invention.
Figure 1 5hows a reservoir 1 provided with a detachabl~
cover 2, with connections 3, 4 for connecting thereto a hose of a normal domestic vacuum cleaner and a water suction hose, and with a float device 5. Said float device 5 includes a cage 6, which is permeable to water, and a ball 7, which function~ as a floating body. The reservoir 1 can be detachably connected to the domestic vacuum cleaner as a s~parate unit.
Figure 2 is a larger-scale view of the detail A of Figure 1. The float device 5 is provided in the r~servoir 1 in a watertight manner by means of a wall 8 and a ru~ber sealing ring g. Thus an extra protection again~t water landing in the vacuum cleanex is provided. Said protection is furthermore enhanced by the presence of a splash guard 10 shown in Figure 1, which guards against splashes of water from the water suction hoseO
Figure 3 is a larger-scale view of detai]L B (partially exploded) of ~igure 1. When the water level in the reservoir 1 rises, the ball 7 acting as a floating body can eventually shut of~ an upper opening 11 of the c~ge 6 via a rubber sealing ring 12, so as to prevent water from reaching the vacuum cleaner. The cage 6 includes openings 13, 50 that it is permeable to water.
Figures 4 and 5 are larger-scale views of details C and D
of Figure 1. In these Figures a lo~k nut 14, a nut 15 for attaching the suction hose 16 (with a diameter of for example 25 mm~, rubber sealing rings 17, a washer 18 (see Figure 4), as well as a rubber sealing ring 19, a locking nut 20 and a filter 21 (see Figure 5) can be distinguished.
Said filter 21 preferably contains a foam material and/or a material substantially consisting of metal gauze as a protection again~t undesirable water (splashes~ landing in the vacuum cleaner.
Figure 6 shows the auxiliary means 22, 23 for use in the system according to thP invention, when a sink blockage is to be removed (a) or oil is to be ~ucked up from the oil sump of a car (b~.
It is noted that the reservoir 1 may include an internal bag and/or filter, for example when the medium being sucked up is toxic or when it is desirable to catch and di~charge the sucked-up matter in a hygienic manner.
The reservoir 1 will pr~sumably be marketed under the designations "smart bucketl' and 'laquadaptl'.
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Claims (10)
1. A system provided with a vacuum cleaner, characterized in that said system includes means for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of the vacuum cleaner.
2. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that said means are detachably connected to the vacuum cleaner.
3. A system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said means are at least substantially comprised of a reservoir for the medium, said reservoir including a float device at least partially fitted therein.
4. A system according to claim 3, characterized in that said float device is at least substantially comprised of a permeable cage with a floating body present therein.
5. A system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that said reservoir includes connections for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose and a suction hose thereto.
6. A system according to any one of the claims 3 - 5, characterized in that said reservoir includes a detachable cover.
7. A system according to any one of the claims 3 - 6, characterized in that additional means are provided so as to prevent that the at least partially liquid medium at least partially lands in the vacuum cleaner.
8. A system according to claim 7, also referring to claim 5, characterized in that said additional means are located within the reservoir and are at least substantially comprised of a filter, at least substantially near the connection for the vacuum cleaner hose, of a splash guard, at least substantially near the connection for the suction hose, and of an at least substantially medium-tight attachment of the float device within the reservoir.
9. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that accessories, preferably brushes, floor nozzles and the like are provided.
10. Means for sucking up an at least partially liquid medium by means of a vacuum cleaner, obviously being suitable for use in a system according to any one of the preceding claims.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL92.00980 | 1992-06-04 | ||
| NL9200980A NL9200980A (en) | 1992-06-04 | 1992-06-04 | SYSTEM FITTED WITH A VACUUM CLEANER. |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2097546A1 true CA2097546A1 (en) | 1993-12-05 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2097546 Abandoned CA2097546A1 (en) | 1992-06-04 | 1993-06-02 | System provided with a vacuum cleaner |
Country Status (5)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP0573123B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JPH06142015A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2097546A1 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE69300114D1 (en) |
| NL (1) | NL9200980A (en) |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2304030A (en) * | 1995-08-08 | 1997-03-12 | David William Carpenter | Vacuum cleaner attachment |
| GB2360200A (en) * | 2000-03-13 | 2001-09-19 | Wah Hang Alfred Yuen | Attachment for adapting a dry-suction vacuum cleaner for wet use |
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| US3045412A (en) * | 1959-09-03 | 1962-07-24 | Premier Company | Float seal for vacuum cleaners |
| GB1386055A (en) * | 1972-09-22 | 1975-03-05 | Electrolux Ab | Floor-treating apparatus |
| CH575748A5 (en) * | 1974-12-17 | 1976-05-31 | Baehni Heinz | Multi purpose cleaning machine - has drum containing dual suction motors and liquid container suspended above shampoo |
| DE7807797U1 (en) * | 1977-03-16 | 1980-05-14 | Ab Electrolux, Stockholm | VACUUM CLEANER FOR DRY AND WET CLEANING |
| US4776060A (en) * | 1987-05-11 | 1988-10-11 | Jiing Lai Chang | Automatic termination and alarm structure for motors used in versatile vacuum cleaner |
| US4894881A (en) * | 1989-03-03 | 1990-01-23 | Hako Minuteman, Inc. | Wet/dry vacuum machine |
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1992
- 1992-06-04 NL NL9200980A patent/NL9200980A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
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1993
- 1993-06-02 CA CA 2097546 patent/CA2097546A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1993-06-03 DE DE69300114T patent/DE69300114D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-06-03 EP EP19930201587 patent/EP0573123B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-06-04 JP JP15813593A patent/JPH06142015A/en active Pending
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| EP0573123B1 (en) | 1995-04-19 |
| EP0573123A2 (en) | 1993-12-08 |
| NL9200980A (en) | 1994-01-03 |
| DE69300114D1 (en) | 1995-05-24 |
| JPH06142015A (en) | 1994-05-24 |
| EP0573123A3 (en) | 1994-02-16 |
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