CN105025768B

CN105025768B - Surface cleaning apparatus

Info

Publication number: CN105025768B
Application number: CN201480010782.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: W·E·康拉德
Original assignee: GBD Corp
Current assignee: GBD Corp
Priority date: 2013-02-28
Filing date: 2014-02-24
Publication date: 2018-04-03
Anticipated expiration: 2034-02-24
Also published as: CN108201408B; WO2014131106A1; GB2526016B; CN105025768A; AU2014223327B2; CN108201408A; CA2899518C; GB201513841D0; CA2899518A1; AU2014223327A1; GB2526016A

Abstract

The present invention discloses a kind of vertical type surface cleaning apparatus with portable surface cleaning unit, wherein when top is moved to floor cleaning position, the lock that the portable surface cleaning unit is secured in place can be automatically moved into unlocked position.

Description

Surface cleaning apparatus

The cross reference previously applied

This application claims co-pending 2 months 2013 28 submit U.S. Patent application No.13/781,324,2013 The U.S. Patent application No.13/781 that 2 months U.S. Patent application No.13/781,406 and 2013 year 28 submitted for 2 months 28 are submitted, 342 rights and interests.All above-mentioned applications are incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

Technical field

This specification is related to surface cleaning apparatus.In a preferred embodiment, surface cleaning apparatus has portable Surface cleaning cells, such as hand-held vacuum cleaner or capsule, the portable surface cleaning unit can be from surface cleaning apparatus (such as epimere of upright vacuum cleaner) optionally disassembles.In another embodiment, surface cleaning apparatus has There is the internal lock structure of another part that a part for the surface cleaning apparatus is releasably secured to the surface cleaning apparatus Part.In a preferred embodiment, surface cleaning apparatus, which has, to be the dismountable of a part for cyclone dust collectors storehouse component Dust storage chamber and the inner-latch member that the dust storage chamber is releasably secured to the surface cleaning apparatus.It is preferred real at one Apply in example, surface cleaning apparatus has portable surface cleaning unit, such as hand-held vacuum cleaner or capsule, the portable timepiece Face cleaning unit can from surface cleaning apparatus (such as epimere of upright vacuum cleaner) optionally disassemble and It is provided with dismountable dust storage chamber.

Introduction

It is a part for prior art or the skill of this area that following content, which is not offered as any content discussed below, A part for the common knowledge of art personnel.

Various types of surface cleaning apparatus are known.Generally, upright vacuum cleaner includes epimere, the epimere bag Include the air-treatment component for being installed to surface cleaning head in a driving manner, such as one or more cyclone dust collectors and/or mistake Filter.Upper up-flow conduit is generally arranged between the surface cleaning head and epimere.In some such vacuum cleaners, ridge Portion, housing or trunk extend to support air-treatment component between surface cleaning head and epimere.Suction motor may be provided at In epimere or in surface cleaning head.

Surface cleaning apparatus with the portable clean module for being installed to upright vacuum cleaner in a removable manner It is known.See, for example, US 5,309,600, US 4,635,315 and US 2011/0314629.US 2011/0314629 is public A kind of upright vacuum cleaner that there is surface cleaning head and be pivotally mounted to vertical section is thereon opened.Hand-held vacuum Dust catcher is removably installed on epimere and connected into and surface cleaning head airflow connection via flexible hose.On The a part of of section can bend, and extend so as to allow the surface cleaning head to be in below tool.The bendable portion is located at air Outside flow path.In use, hand-held vacuum cleaner is locked on epimere.User can the hand-held vacuum cleaning of manual unlocking Device, so as to be removed with for use as hand-held vacuum cleaner and/or for emptying cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

The content of the invention

Present invention is intended to be described below more embodiments to reader, it is not intended that limit or limit it is any by Claims protection or the so far not yet claimed content of the invention.One or more content of the invention can wrap Element or any combinations of process steps or the shape of sub-portfolio disclosed in this paper any parts containing its claims and drawing Formula and exist.

In terms of according to a popularity, there is provided a kind of surface cleaning apparatus, such as upright vacuum cleaner, the surface are clear Clean device has to be mounted thereto (such as being installed to be pivotally mounted to surface cleaning head in a removable manner in a removable manner The top in portion) portable surface cleaning unit (such as capsule or hand-held vacuum cleaner).Surface cleaning apparatus is configured to So that when top is moved to floor cleaning position (such as epimere is relative to surface cleaning head back rotation), capsule is fixed Lock automatic unlocking in position.Surface cleaning apparatus also includes the holding structure being maintained at capsule when locking disengaging on top Part.

The advantages of this design, is that user for example can promote by back rotation handle and in surface to be cleaned Surface cleaning head begins to use the surface cleaning apparatus.A certain moment during operation, user may expect capsule Removed from top.For example, user may expect to be cleaned below a piece of furniture and may therefore want to remove capsule, with Just strengthen surface cleaning apparatus and extend farther ability in underneath pieces of furniture.Alternatively, user may want in nothing Capsule is used as portable surface cleaning unit in the case of the remainder of surface cleaning apparatus.In this case, user Liftable capsule simultaneously removes it from top, while still holds epimere of the dwelling in floor cleaning position using its another Handle.Therefore, because locking mechanism is because top unlocks to the movement of floor cleaning position, therefore user is clear without stopping It is clean to depart from lock and remove capsule.On the contrary, user can remove capsule while continuing and cleaning carpet.

According to this aspect, the holding member for surface cleaning cells to be arranged on top can be magnet, also may be used To be configured for the mechanical component for being secured in place portable surface cleaning unit by Action of Gravity Field.For example, protect It can be the magnet on one or both of capsule and top to hold component.Alternatively or additionally, Holding member may include to extend to one or more of capsule finger piece or engagement member, and/or capsule can have and extend to One or more of the installed part being arranged on top finger piece or other engagement members.In a specific preferred embodiment In, epimere is provided with passage (such as U), and it has pedestal in bottom, and portable capsule is provided with fit structure (for example, installation component), it is configured to receive in the channels.The bottom of installation component, which may be provided with to extend to, is arranged on U One or more protuberances of opening, recess in shape channel bottom or the like.Therefore U can have extends forward simultaneously And the side wall of circular or adjacent installation component.The advantages of this particular design, is that these side walls are portable surface when locking disengaging Cleaning unit (capsule) provides lateral stability.

Lock can have various constructions.For example, lock can be electronic lock (such as it can electronically be activated) or it can To be the lock that can mechanically operate.For the former, for example, lock may include to be drivingly connected to engagement member The solenoid or other motor drivers of (such as pin).When top is moved under floor cleaning mode, signal can be sent automatically To solenoid, so as to forbidden lock (making it not be bonded in recess for example, extracting pin).It should be appreciated that locking mechanism can be set On portable surface cleaning unit, or on top, or both on.Signal can be provided by providing the sensor on top.Also Mechanical lock mechanism can be used.For example, the locking mechanism based on gravity can be used.Therefore, when the epimere is moved rearwards, lever Or other mechanisms can move because of gravity, so as to cause lock to depart from.

Alternatively, portable surface cleaning device may be provided with preferably telescopic band body (for example, shoulder Band).For example, shoulder belt can be the elastic component for being biased to retracted position, wherein shoulder belt, which is stored in, is preferably provided in surface In shoulder belt retainer on the rear portion of cleaning device.Alternatively, shoulder belt may be mounted on spool, and the spool is excellent Selection of land is also disposed on the rear portion of portable surface cleaning unit.In use, user can by portable surface cleaning unit from Top is removed, and carries the portable surface cleaning unit using shoulder belt.

The air-treatment component (such as cyclone dust collectors storehouse component) of portable surface cleaning unit can be it is openable, To allow to empty cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.Preferably, there is provided openable lid, and portable surface cleaning unit is removed Fortune handle may be provided at this and cover.Shoulder belt is configurable to abut handle when in retracted position.To contribute to user by shoulder Band extends to position in use, and one or more finger recess can be set on handle, so that user can be touched with body Portion and by its lift-off handle.Alternatively or additionally, the front portion of shoulder belt can be fixed to lid.Therefore, when When opening lid to allow user emptying cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, shoulder belt is not disturbed this operation.If for example, shoulder belt is consolidated Surely the front portion of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is arrived, then must will make to be moved to the position that has no relations with body to prevent beating for its blocking cover Open.

It will be understood by those of skill in the art that any feature in the feature of shoulder belt described herein need not be with this paper institutes Disclosed automatic unlocking mechanism is used together, but be can be used alone or be used for surface with reference to any other feature disclosed herein In cleaning device.

It should be appreciated that user may expect to have deposited in surface cleaning apparatus, (such as top is in deposit position and locked Engagement) when remove portable surface cleaning unit (for example, capsule).Therefore, it is possible to provide release component (such as button or it is another can The component activated manually) locked to discharge.Therefore, user only need to promote portable timepiece when surface cleaning apparatus is in stand up position Face cleaning unit release button is dismountable portable surface cleaning unit.Preferably, release button is positioned at portable timepiece Near the handle of face cleaning unit, promoting button while gripping handle is enabled a user to.By portable surface When cleaning unit is installed to top, user is optionally filled using the handle of portable surface cleaning unit to move surface cleaning Put.In this case, it is possible to provide latch members clean list to prevent user from promoting release button, or in use portable surface Release button is operated when the handle carrying of member or mobile surface cleaning apparatus.The advantages of this design, is when user is just using portable When the handle of formula surface cleaning cells carries surface cleaning apparatus, portable surface cleaning unit will not be surprisingly discharged (for example, cabin Box) and fall surface cleaning apparatus.

Different designs can be used for latch members.For example, sensor can be arranged on handle, its measurement is applied to The power of sensor.Therefore, when user using capsule handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus when, sensor is detectable to be equal to surface The power of the weight of cleaning device.In this case, signal (such as being sent to solenoid) can be transmitted in sensor, so as to cause to close Lock construction element (such as pin) prevents that button is depressed or a part for mobile relieving mechanism makes it be not aligned with button, so as to press by Button will not discharge lock.Alternatively, if lock be electronic lock, sensor can disable circuit so that press by Button will not discharge portable surface cleaning unit.Alternatively, mechanical lock can be used.It is for example, portable The handle of surface cleaning cells can be installed in a manner of movable.Therefore, when user uses the handle of portable surface cleaning unit When lifting surface cleaning apparatus, handle can move up enough distances, so that button departs from latch mechanism, or as in addition One kind selection, driving coupling member with stop button move down or a part for mobile locking mechanism make its not with button pair It is accurate.

It will be understood by those of skill in the art that any feature in the feature of latch members described herein can not be with this Automatic unlocking mechanism disclosed in text is used together, but be can be used alone or be used for reference to any other feature disclosed herein In surface cleaning apparatus.

It should be appreciated that the portable surface cleaning unit can be discharged by means of pedal.The advantages of this design, is user Can hand grip the handle of epimere, another hand grips the handle of portable surface cleaning unit, while foot-operated by depressing Plate discharges portable surface cleaning unit.It should be appreciated that the latch members being discussed above can be used for disabling pedal release.It is foot-operated Plate can be mechanically coupled to locking mechanism or can electronically couple (for example, one as wired or wireless circuit Point).It will be understood by those of skill in the art that any feature in the feature of pedal described herein can not be public with institute herein The automatic unlocking mechanism opened is used together, but can be used alone or with reference to any other feature disclosed herein be used for surface it is clear In clean device.

Optionally, surface cleaning apparatus can have flexible top (such as top may include to be pivotally mounted to one another Part I and Part II).Top preferably includes a part for the inlet air flow path of surface cleaning apparatus.Therefore, If top is a part for inlet air flow path, and user want (such as) remove portable surface cleaning unit to be in Tool lower section is cleaned, then flexible top is to strengthen the degree that surface cleaning head can extend in underneath pieces of furniture, without shadow Ring inlet air flow path.In addition, flexible top may include cleaning stock above floor.Therefore, can be from the peace being attached thereon Cleaning stock above floor is removed in piece installing and accessory tool.When being cleaned using such accessory tool, flexible stock It will allow users to strengthen flexibility.It will be understood by those of skill in the art that the feature of flexible stock described herein In any feature can not be used together with automatic unlocking mechanism disclosed herein, but can be used alone or public with reference to institute herein Any other feature opened is used in surface cleaning apparatus.

It should be appreciated that the aid utilized can be battery-driven, for example, battery-driven microscopic surfaces cleaning head Portion.This surface cleaning head can have to be battery powered by motor-driven rotating brush, the motor.Therefore, when on floor In use, powered surface cleaning head can be used together with cleaning stock above floor in square cleaning mode.It should be appreciated that when profit During with non-energized flexible pipe, other battery-driven aids can be utilized.If it should be appreciated that using the power on flexible pipe, aid in Battery in instrument can charge when being connected to and cleaning stock above floor.Alternatively, if utilizing electrification Stretch hose, then the electric power for the motor in aid can be transmitted by electrified hose.Those skilled in the art should manage Any feature in the feature of solution, battery-driven instrument described herein and/or electrified stretch hose can not be with this paper institutes Disclosed automatic unlocking mechanism is used together, but be can be used alone or be used for surface with reference to any other feature disclosed herein In cleaning device.

Optionally, if portable surface cleaning unit includes cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component Portable surface cleaning unit can be installed in a removable manner.The advantages of this design, is that user need not be by whole portable timepiece Face cleaning unit is transported to dustbin or the like to empty cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.In addition, when portable surface cleaning is single When member is installed to top, cyclone dust collectors storehouse can be removed from portable surface cleaning unit.According to this embodiment, preferably Ground, the locking mechanism that cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is fixed on portable surface cleaning unit is internally positioned.It is for example, fixed The cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock of the cyclone dust collectors storehouse component of portable surface cleaning unit, which can have, is arranged on cyclone dust removal The first locking component on the component of device storehouse and another part of portable surface cleaning unit is arranged on (such as outside suction motor Shell) on the second locking component.The two locking components are preferably provided in the inside of portable surface cleaning unit.User can Press the button (such as close to capsule handle) on portable surface cleaning unit outside.Button is actuatable to be locked and is moved into Disengaging configuration.It should be appreciated that lock can be electronic lock or mechanical lock.If lock is electrically operated, button can be sent out to motor The number of delivering letters, so as to cause lock to depart from.Signal can be sent in a wired or wireless fashion.It should be appreciated that the movable part of locking mechanism Point can be positioned on cyclone dust collectors storehouse component and/or (such as) in the motor housing of portable surface cleaning unit.If lock is Mechanical lock, then a part (for example, driving coupling member) for mechanism can extend across cyclone dust collectors storehouse component (such as via rotation Vortex detector) reach the second locking component.An it will thus be appreciated that part (such as vortex finder) for inlet air flow path The part that can be used as conduit extends through locking component.It will be understood by those of skill in the art that internal lock described herein Determining any feature in the feature of mechanism can not be used together with automatic unlocking mechanism disclosed herein, but can be used alone or It is used for reference to any other feature disclosed herein in surface cleaning apparatus.

Optionally, surface cleaning apparatus may include one or more lamps (being preferably LED), its indication surface cleaning device State.For example, dust storage chamber may include sensor to detect whether the dust storage chamber expires.Signal can be transmitted in sensor so that LED exists Sensor lights when detecting the room completely.Sensor may be such that LED keeps luminous or flicker.For example, LED can be fast in the room Flashed when full, and can be completely luminous when the room is expired.Similarly, it is possible to provide sensor is with filter (such as preceding electricity Machine filter and/or rear motor filter) need to clean or detected when changing.Sensor can with same LED, but preferably For other LED communications.Surface cleaning apparatus may include rotating brush, and it automatically adjusts rotating speed based on the surface to be cleaned.For example, rotation Turning brush can automatically disengage when cleaning light floor, and can have higher rotation speed when cleaning low level loop pile carpet, and can clean Have during longer based carpet compared with the slow-speed of revolution.Surface cleaning apparatus may include multiple LED, and whether it departs from according to rotating brush or foundation The rotating speed of rotating brush is given out light (such as high speed, low speed LED and rotating brush close LED).It will be understood by those of skill in the art that this Text discusses that any feature in the feature of lamp can not be used together with automatic unlocking mechanism disclosed herein, but can individually make It is used for or with reference to any other feature disclosed herein in surface cleaning apparatus.

In one embodiment, there is provided a kind of surface cleaning apparatus, including：

Surface cleaning head, it has dirty air entrance；

Top, it is arranged on surface cleaning head in a manner of movable, can deposit position and floor cleaning position it Between move, the top includes stock；

Portable surface cleaning unit, it is installed to top in a removable manner, and the portable clean unit includes suction Motor, air-treatment component and carrying handle；

Inlet air flow path, it extends to clean air outlet and including from dirty air entrance from dirty air entrance The upstream portion of surface cleaning cells is extended to, the upstream portion of the inlet air flow path includes stock and positioned at stock downstream Flexible air flow-catheter；Also,

Portable clean unit can be removed from top, while portable clean unit is kept air with surface cleaning head It is in fluid communication.

In certain embodiments, stock can be removed from surface cleaning head to be used under the cleaning mode above floor.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning head has direction of forward movement, and portable clean unit is with removable Except mode is installed to the front side on top.

In certain embodiments, described device is locked including portable surface cleaning unit, the portable surface cleaning unit Lockset have by portable surface cleaning unit be fixed to top latched position and can be by portable surface cleaning unit from top The unlocked position of dismounting, and even if user just operates surface cleaning apparatus with the hand of oneself, portable surface cleaning is single Member lock can still be activated by the user.

In certain embodiments, lock is press-button actuated.

In certain embodiments, air-treatment component includes cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, and can be by portable clean Unit removes the cyclone dust collectors storehouse component when being installed to epimere.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit includes clean air outlet.

In certain embodiments, stock includes handle portion, and the handle portion is installed to stock in a removable manner Upper end.

In certain embodiments, the device also includes：

Portable surface cleaning unit lock, its have by portable surface cleaning unit be fixed to top latched position and The unlocked position that the portable surface cleaning unit can be removed from top；And

Holding member, when portable surface cleaning unit lock is in the unlocked position and top is in floor cleaning position When, it makes portable surface cleaning unit be maintained on top.

In certain embodiments, holding member includes being configured to make portable surface cleaning unit under the influence of gravity The component being maintained on top.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit has openable lid, and the openable lid is arranged on In the module body of cyclone dust collectors storehouse, and handle is arranged on this and openable covered.

In certain embodiments, top also includes the Part I for belonging to a part for inlet air flow path and second Point, and Part II can surround it is relative with the longitudinal axis of at least one of the Part I and Part II axis intersected Rotated in Part I.

In certain embodiments, the downstream of flexible air flow-catheter is installed to the side wall of portable clean unit.

In certain embodiments, the downstream of flexible air flow-catheter is rotatably mounted to portable clean unit.

In certain embodiments, air-treatment component includes cyclone dust collectors, and portable clean unit includes suction motor Shell, and cyclone dust collectors are located above suction motor.

In certain embodiments, air-treatment component includes the cyclone dust collectors storehouse component for being installed to suction motor shell.

In certain embodiments, the downstream of flexible air flow-catheter is installed to the side wall of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

In certain embodiments, flexible air flow-catheter includes electrified stretch hose.

In another embodiment, there is provided a kind of surface cleaning apparatus, including：

Surface cleaning head, its epimere installed part that there is dirty air entrance and be mounted thereto in a manner of movable；

Inlet air flow path, it extends to clean air outlet and including from dirty air entrance from dirty air entrance The upstream portion of surface cleaning cells is extended to, the upstream portion of the inlet air flow path includes stock and positioned at stock downstream Flexible air flow-catheter；Also, each of stock and portable clean unit can be removed individually from epimere installed part.

In certain embodiments, when portable clean unit is maintained at the appropriate position on epimere installed part and when length When bar keeps air flow communication with portable clean unit, stock is dismountable.

In certain embodiments, portable clean unit can be removed from epimere installed part, while makes portable clean list Member keeps air flow communication with surface cleaning head.

In certain embodiments, the device also includes stock and portable clean unit being fixed on epimere installed part Single locking component.

In certain embodiments, the single locking component includes single actuator.

(a) surface cleaning head, it has dirty air entrance；

(b) top, it is arranged on surface cleaning head in a manner of movable, can be in deposit position and floor cleaning position Between move；

(c) portable surface cleaning unit, it includes suction motor and is installed in a removable manner at the air on top Manage component；

(d) inlet air flow path, it extends from dirty air entrance and including flexible air flow-catheter, the flexibility Air flow conduit forms at least a portion of the inlet air flow path from dirty air entrance to surface cleaning cells；

(e) portable surface cleaning unit is locked, and it has the locking bit that portable surface cleaning unit is fixed to top The unlocked position put and the portable surface cleaning unit can removed from top；And

(f) holding member, when portable surface cleaning unit lock is in the unlocked position, it makes portable surface cleaning single Member is maintained on top wherein when top is moved to floor cleaning position, and portable surface cleaning unit lock is automatically moved to solution Lock position.

In certain embodiments, holding member may include magnet.

In certain embodiments, holding member may include to be configured to make portable surface cleaning single under the influence of gravity Member is maintained at the component on top.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit lock can be with electric operating.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit lock may include to be drivingly connected to be arranged on portable The solenoid of pin on one of surface cleaning cells and top, and can be by being arranged on portable surface cleaning unit and top The other of on pin joint close component.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning apparatus, which may also include, is operatively coupled to solenoidal sensor (fine motion is opened Close), wherein solenoid activates when sensor detects motion of the top between deposit position and floor cleaning position.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit may also include scalable shoulder belt.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit can have openable lid, and the openable lid is set In the module body of cyclone dust collectors storehouse, and shoulder belt can have fixed to cyclone dust collectors storehouse module body first end and Second end fixed to openable lid.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit may also include handle, and shoulder belt can when in the retracted position On handle, and handle may include to be arranged on when in the retracted position in a part for the handle that shoulder belt is disposed thereon At least one finger gripping recesses.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit may also include handle, and portable surface cleaning unit Lock may include locking component, be operably connected to the manually actuable component (capsule lock button) of locking component and can provide with The latch members of portable surface cleaning unit lock are disabled when using handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit lock can be with electric operating, and latch members may include to pass Sensor, when sensor is determined using handle and using handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus, it is clear that it disables portable surface Clean unit lock.

In certain embodiments, handle can be installed in a manner of movable relative to portable surface cleaning unit and can be by This is drivingly connected to latch members, and when using handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus, handle moves up and will Locked position of coupler is arrived in latch members driving, thus disables portable surface cleaning unit lock.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit may also include is installed to outside suction motor in a removable manner The cyclone dust collectors storehouse component of shell, and can provide and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is releasably secured to suction motor shell Cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock may include the first locking being arranged on the component of cyclone dust collectors storehouse Component and the second locking component being arranged on suction motor shell, and the first locking component and the second locking component are arranged on The inside of portable surface cleaning unit.

In certain embodiments, component lock in cyclone dust collectors storehouse may also include the storehouse being arranged on surface cleaning cells outside Discharge actuator.

In certain embodiments, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, which can have, is configured to the position when being removed from suction motor shell In the lower surface on horizontal surface.

In certain embodiments, portable surface cleaning unit may also include handle, and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is locked It may also include locking component, be drivingly connected to the manually actuable component (storehouse lock button) of locking component and work as use hand The latch members of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock are disabled when handle is to carry surface cleaning apparatus.

In certain embodiments, top may also include the part for belonging to inlet air flow path Part I and second Point, and Part II can surround it is relative with the longitudinal axis of at least one of the Part I and Part II axis intersected Rotated in Part I.

In certain embodiments, top may include the stock for belonging to the upstream of flexible air flow-catheter, and dismountable Stock under the cleaning mode above floor to use.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning head may include the rotating brush driven by brush motor and be operatively coupled to The battery of the brush motor.

In certain embodiments, top may include the stock for belonging to the upstream of flexible air flow-catheter, and can be by length Bar and portable surface cleaning unit are removed from surface cleaning apparatus to be used under the cleaning mode above floor, and work as stock When being connected as a part for surface cleaning apparatus with portable surface cleaning unit, battery is electrically connected to surface cleaning cells.

(a) surface cleaning head, it has dirty air entrance；

(c) surface cleaning cells, it includes handle, suction motor and the air for being installed to supporting construction in a removable manner Handle component；

(d) inlet air flow path, it extends from dirty air entrance and including flexible air flow-catheter, the flexibility Air flow conduit forms at least a portion of the inlet air flow path from dirty air entrance to surface cleaning cells；And

(e) with least one of lower component：

(i) surface cleaning cells lock, its have by surface cleaning cells be fixed to top latched position and can be by the table The unlocked position that face cleaning unit is removed from top；And

(ii) cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is locked, if surface cleaning cells also include being installed to suction electricity in a removable manner The cyclone dust collectors storehouse component of machine shell, then cyclone dust collectors storehouse component can be releasably secured to suction motor shell,

(f) and at least one of surface cleaning cells lock and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock include locking component, behaviour It is connected to the manually actuable component of locking component with making and disabling surface is clear when using handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus The latch members of at least one of clean unit lock and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning apparatus may include that surface cleaning cells are locked.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning apparatus may also include holding member, when surface cleaning cells lock is in unblock During position, the holding member makes surface cleaning cells be maintained on top, wherein when top is moved to floor cleaning position, table Face cleaning unit lock is automatically moved to unlocked position.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning apparatus may include cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock.

In certain embodiments, manually actuable component is close to handle positioning or is positioned on handle.

In certain embodiments, at least one of surface cleaning cells lock and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock can be with electronic Operation, and latch members are electrically operated.

In certain embodiments, latch members may include sensor, when sensor determine using handle to carry surface it is clear , can forbidden lock during clean device.

In certain embodiments, sensor may include to be arranged on the pressure sensor on handle.

In certain embodiments, latch members can be operated mechanically.

In certain embodiments, handle can be installed and can thus be driven in a manner of movable relative to surface cleaning cells Flowing mode is connected to latch members, and when using handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus, handle moves up and by locking structure Locked position of coupler is arrived in part driving, thus forbidden lock.

In certain embodiments, handle can be drivingly connected to cam member, and cam member can the side of driving Formula is connected to latch members.

In certain embodiments, one of handle and latch members can be a parts for cam member.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning apparatus may include surface cleaning cells lock and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock two Person.

In certain embodiments, manually actuable component may include that surface cleaning cells manually actuable component and whirlwind remove Dirt device storehouse component manually actuable component, and latch members are configurable to disable surface cleaning cells lock and cyclone dust collectors Both storehouse component locks.

In certain embodiments, at least one of surface cleaning cells lock and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock can be with electronic Operation.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning cells lock may include to be drivingly connected to be arranged on surface cleaning cells , and can be by the pin joint that is arranged on the other of surface cleaning cells and top with the solenoid of the pin on one of top The component of conjunction.

In certain embodiments, when solenoid and isolated from power, solenoid may be biased to latched position.

In certain embodiments, surface cleaning apparatus, which may also include, is operatively coupled to solenoidal sensor, wherein spiral shell Spool activates when sensor detects motion of the top between deposit position and floor cleaning position.

In certain embodiments, component lock in cyclone dust collectors storehouse may include to be drivingly connected to be arranged on cyclone dust removal The solenoid of pin on one of device storehouse component and suction motor shell, and can be by being arranged on cyclone dust collectors storehouse component and taking out Inhale the component that the pin joint on the other of motor housing closes.

(a) main body, it accommodates suction motor；

(b) cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, it includes at least one cyclone dust collectors for being installed to main body in a removable manner；

(c) inlet air flow path, its from dirty air entrance extend to clean air outlet and including suction motor and Cyclone dust collectors storehouse component；And

(d) cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is locked, and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is releasably secured to main body, cyclone dust removal by it The second locking that device storehouse component lock includes the first locking component being arranged on the component of cyclone dust collectors storehouse and is arranged in main body Component, and the first locking component and the second locking component are arranged on the inside of surface cleaning apparatus.

In certain embodiments, component lock in cyclone dust collectors storehouse may also include the storehouse being arranged on surface cleaning apparatus outside Discharge actuator.

In certain embodiments, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component may also include handle, and storehouse discharges actuator close to handle Set or be arranged on handle.

In certain embodiments, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component can have and be configured to be located at water-glass when removing from main body Lower surface on face.

In certain embodiments, lower surface can be flat, and the first locking component may be provided at cyclone dust collectors storehouse The inside of component.

In certain embodiments, the first locking component may include to set footing on the lower surface and can be with being arranged on master The second locking component engagement on body top.

In certain embodiments, the first locking component may be provided at the inside of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

In certain embodiments, the first locking component may include to move between locked and unlocked positions and can The lock part being operatively controlled by storehouse release actuator, and the second locking component may include to be arranged on the fixation in main body Component.

In certain embodiments, the second locking component may extend into the recess of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

In certain embodiments, the first locking component may extend into the air flow conduit of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

In certain embodiments, the first locking component can extend downwardly through cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, and sticking department Divide and can be positioned in the air flow conduit of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

In certain embodiments, the air flow conduit of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component may include vortex finder.

In certain embodiments, a part for cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock may be provided in inlet air flow path.

In certain embodiments, one of the first locking component and the second locking component may include two lock parts, Described two lock parts can move between locked and unlocked positions.

In certain embodiments, these lock parts can be arranged in a manner of movable and share pivot point.

In certain embodiments, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock can be with electric operating.

In certain embodiments, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component may also include handle, and surface cleaning apparatus may also include The latch members of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock are disabled when using handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus.

In certain embodiments, thus handle can be installed in a manner of movable relative to cyclone dust collectors storehouse component and can be Latch members are drivingly connected to, when using handle to carry surface cleaning apparatus, handle is moved up and will closed Locked position of coupler is arrived in lock construction element driving, thus disables cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock.

In certain embodiments, latch members can be operated electronically.

In certain embodiments, latch members may include sensor, when sensor determine using handle to carry surface it is clear During clean device, it disables cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock.

In yet another embodiment, there is provided a kind of surface cleaning apparatus, including：

(a) surface cleaning head, it has dirty air entrance；

(c) portable clean unit, it is installed to top in a removable manner, and the portable clean unit includes suction electricity Machine, air-treatment component and with body case；

(d) scalable band body, it, which has, is connected to portable clean unit with the first end outside body case and is arranged on With the opposing second end in body case, can be arranged on body in wherein at least a portion with body with the retracted position in body case and Wherein at least a portion with body is located at being moved between the extended position outside body case；And

(e) inlet air flow path, it extends from dirty air entrance and including flexible air flow-catheter, the flexibility Air flow conduit forms at least a portion of the inlet air flow path from dirty air entrance to surface cleaning cells.

In yet another embodiment, there is provided a kind of surface cleaning apparatus, have：

(a) surface cleaning head, it has dirty air entrance；

(c) portable clean unit, it is installed to top in a removable manner, and the portable clean unit includes suction electricity Machine and air-treatment component；

(e) portable clean unit lock, its have by portable surface cleaning unit be fixed to top latched position and The unlocked position that the portable surface cleaning unit can be removed from top；And

(f) footrest mechanism, it is arranged on one of surface cleaning head and top, and the pedal operationally connects Be connected to portable clean unit lock, can press foot pedal by portable clean unit lock be placed in unlocked position.

(a) surface cleaning head, it has dirty air entrance；

(b) top, it is arranged on surface cleaning head in a manner of movable, can be in deposit position and floor cleaning position Between move, the top includes rigid lower portion air flow conduit and rigid upper air flow conduit, the rigid upper air Flow-catheter be in fluid communication in downstream and lower air flow-catheter and relative to lower air flow-catheter pivotally Installation；

(d) inlet air flow path, it extends to surface cleaning cells and including lower air stream from dirty air entrance The flexible air flow-catheter upstream portion of dynamic conduit, upper air flow-catheter and upper air flow-catheter.

(a) surface cleaning head, it has dirty air entrance；

(c) cleaning unit on top is installed to, the portable clean unit includes suction motor；

(d) inlet air flow path, cleaning unit is extended to from dirty air entrance；And

(e) user profile display system, including controller, multiple sensors for being connected with controller, and it is at least one Output link；Wherein sensor is based on machine operation situation and provides information, at least one output link connection to controller To controller, and operable at least one output link based on the machine operation situations that one or more detects to Family provides information, so that by one or more of machine operation condition notifications detected to user.

(a) surface cleaning head, there is dirty air entrance, the rotating brush driven by brush motor and be operatively coupled to The battery of brush motor；

(c) the portable clean unit on top is installed in a removable manner, and the portable clean unit includes connecting To the suction motor and air-treatment component of power supply；

(d) inlet air flow path, surface cleaning cells are extended to and including at least lower air from dirty air entrance Flow-catheter, upper air flow-catheter, and form at least one of flexible air flow-catheter of inlet air flow path.

It will be understood by those of skill in the art that surface cleaning apparatus can embody one or more embodiments contained by this paper Feature in any one or more features, and can use by random specific combination or sub-portfolio and be closed from one or more These features of suitable embodiment.

Brief description of the drawings

With herein together with the accompanying drawing that includes be used to showing the article of this specification teachings, method and apparatus various examples Son, it is not intended that limit the scope of teachings in any way.

In the accompanying drawings：

Fig. 1 is the front perspective view of the surface cleaning apparatus in deposit position；

Fig. 2 is the rear view of surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Fig. 3 is the front perspective view that surface cleaning apparatus is in floor cleaning position in Fig. 1；

Fig. 4 is the profile perspective intercepted along the line F4-F4 in Fig. 1；

Fig. 5 is the sectional view intercepted when portable surface cleaning unit is arranged on top along the line F5-F5 in Fig. 2；

Fig. 6 to Figure 15 is perspective view of the surface cleaning apparatus under different cleaning configuration in Fig. 1；

Figure 16 is perspective view of the surface cleaning apparatus when electric tool is attached to stock in Fig. 1；

Figure 17 is the partial, exploded perspective view of surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 18 is the partial, exploded perspective view of surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 19 is partial, exploded perspective view of the surface cleaning apparatus in the alternative embodiment with filter in Fig. 1；

Figure 20 is the perspective view of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component in the first embodiment for have carry strap body；

Figure 21 is the sectional view intercepted along the line 21-21 in Figure 20；

Figure 22 is the side view of Figure 20 cyclone dust collectors storehouse component；

Figure 23 is perspective view of Figure 20 cyclone dust collectors storehouse component in the case of extending with body；

Figure 24 is sectional views of the Figure 21 in the case where extending with body；

Figure 25 is the perspective view of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component in another embodiment for have carry strap body；

Figure 26 is perspective views of the Figure 25 in the case of extending with body；

Figure 27 is the sectional view intercepted along the line 26-26 in Figure 27；

Figure 28 is the perspective view of a part for surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 29 a are surface cleaning apparatus schematically showing in the case where surface cleaning cells unlock in Fig. 1；

Figure 29 b are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 29 a；

Figure 30 a are schematic diagrames of Figure 29 a in the case where surface cleaning cells lock；

Figure 30 b are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 30 a；

Figure 31 a are the side views of another embodiment of the surface cleaning apparatus in stand up position；

Figure 31 b are that surface cleaning apparatus is in side view when using position in Figure 31 a；

Figure 32 a are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 31 a；

Figure 32 b are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 31 b；

Figure 33 a are the side views of another embodiment of the surface cleaning apparatus in stand up position；

Figure 33 b are that surface cleaning apparatus is in side view when using position in Figure 33 a；

Figure 34 a are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 33 a；

Figure 34 b are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 33 b；

Figure 35 a are the side views of another embodiment of the surface cleaning apparatus in stand up position；

Figure 35 b are that surface cleaning apparatus is in side view when using position in Figure 35 a；

Figure 36 a are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 35 a；

Figure 36 b are zoomed-in views a part of in Figure 35 b；

Figure 37 is the back perspective view of another embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus；

Figure 38 is zoomed-in view a part of in Figure 37；

Figure 39 is the sectional view of corresponding part on surface cleaning apparatus in the Figure 38 intercepted along the line 39-39 in Figure 38；

Figure 40 is zoomed-in view of the part when pedal is in depressing position in Figure 37；

Figure 41 is the sectional view of corresponding part on surface cleaning apparatus in the Figure 38 intercepted along the line 41-41 in Figure 40；

Figure 42 is sectional views of the Figure 39 when locking mechanism is in unlocking configuration；

Figure 43 is sectional views of the Figure 42 when surface cleaning cells are removed；

Figure 44 is sectional views of the Figure 39 when bottom stem portion is by partial demolition；

Figure 45 is sectional views of the Figure 39 when bottom stem portion is removed；

Figure 46 a are the sectional views of another embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus；

Figure 46 b are sectional views of Figure 46 a when cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is removed；

Figure 47 a are the sectional views of another embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus；

Figure 47 b are sectional views of Figure 47 a when cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is removed；

Figure 48 a are the sectional views of another embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus；

Figure 48 b are sectional views of Figure 48 a when cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is removed；

Figure 49 is the front perspective view of the embodiment of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component；

Figure 50 is the sectional view of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component in the Figure 49 intercepted along the line 50-50 in Figure 49；

Figure 51 is the sectional view of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component in the Figure 49 intercepted along the line 51-51 in Figure 49；

Figure 52 is sectional view of the cyclone dust collectors storehouse component when door is opened in Figure 51；

Figure 53 is the sectional view of the embodiment of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component；

Figure 54 is the perspective view of a part for surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 55 is perspective views of the Figure 54 when collar member is in the unlocked position；

Figure 55 a are another perspective of the part of surface cleaning apparatus in Figure 54 when top stem portion is disassembled Figure；

Figure 56 is the back perspective view of the part on surface cleaning apparatus in Figure 54；

Figure 57 is the perspective view of the hinge member of surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 58 is that hinge member is in perspective view when bending configures in Figure 57；

Figure 59 is the corresponding part of Figure 54 surface cleaning apparatus in the alternative embodiment with air flow conduit Perspective view；

Figure 60 is the perspective view of the handle portion of surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 61 is perspective view of Figure 60 handle when a part for shell is removed；

Figure 62 is the perspective view of a part for surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 63 and Figure 64 is the perspective view of another embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus；

Figure 65 is the perspective view of a part for surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 66 is the perspective view of a part for surface cleaning apparatus in Fig. 1；

Figure 67 is the profile perspective intercepted along the line 67-67 in Figure 66；

Figure 68 is perspective view of the part for Fig. 1 surface cleaning apparatus in the embodiment of display electrified hose joint；

Figure 69 is perspective views of the Figure 68 when hose coupling is in diverse location；

Figure 70 is perspective of the part for Fig. 1 surface cleaning apparatus in the alternative embodiment of display electrified hose joint Figure；

Figure 71 is perspective views of the Figure 68 when hose coupling is in diverse location；

Figure 72 is the schematic diagram of the embodiment of on-off circuit；

Figure 73 a and Figure 74 b are the schematic diagrames of another embodiment of on-off circuit；

Figure 74 is the schematic diagram of another embodiment of on-off circuit；

Figure 75 a are the schematic diagrames for the embodiment for connecting circuit；

Figure 75 b are the schematic diagrames for another embodiment for connecting circuit；

Figure 76 is the perspective view of the embodiment on surface cleaning head；

Figure 77 is perspective views of the Figure 76 when a part for shell is removed；

Figure 78 a and Figure 78 b are locked out schematically showing for the embodiment of mechanism；

Figure 79 a and Figure 79 b are locked out schematically showing for the alternative embodiment of mechanism；

Figure 80 a and Figure 80 b are locked out schematically showing for the alternative embodiment of mechanism；

Figure 81 is the perspective view of the alternative embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus；And

Figure 82 is schematically showing for information system.

Embodiment

Various devices or technique is described below, to provide the example of the embodiment of each claimed invention Son.Embodiments described just below is not intended to limit any claimed invention, and any is protected by claims The invention of shield can all be covered and different technique described below or device.These claimed inventions are not limited to The device or technique of whole features with any one device described below or technique, or be limited to described below multiple or whole The shared feature of device.Device described below or technique are also possible to the implementation of not any claimed invention Example.Not by this document protection device described below or technique disclosed in any invention can be another salvo (for example, Continue patent application) content, and applicant, inventor or owner of a patent are not intended to abandon, deny this any hair Bright disclosure within this document is contributed to the public.

The general description of upright vacuum cleaner

Referring to figs. 1 to Fig. 3, the first embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus 1 is shown.In the embodiment shown, surface cleaning Device is upright vacuum cleaner.In alternative embodiment, surface cleaning apparatus can be that the surface of another suitable type is clear Clean device, such as pot vacuum cleaner and hand-held vacuum cleaner, stick type vacuum cleaner, wet Wet/dry vacuum or ground Blanket aspirator.

In the example shown, surface cleaning apparatus 1 is included movably and to be drivingly connected to surface clear The top on clean head 3 or supporting construction 2.Surface cleaning cells 4 are arranged on top 2.Surface cleaning apparatus 1 also has at least one Individual dirty air entrance 5, at least one clean air outlet 6 and the inlet air flow path extended therebetween or passage.Shown In example, inlet air flow path includes at least one flexible air flow-catheter component (such as flexible pipe 7 or other flexible conduit). Alternatively, inlet air flow path can be formed by rigid member.

At least one suction motor and at least one air-treatment component be positioned in inlet air flow path so that dust and Other chips separate with air-flow.Suction motor and air-treatment component may be provided at vertical type surface cleaning apparatus top and/ Or in surface cleaning head.Preferably, suction motor and air-treatment component are arranged in detachable surface cleaning cells.It is empty Gas disposal component can be any suitable air-treatment component, including for example one or more cyclone dust collectors, filter and Sack, and preferably, at least one air-treatment component is arranged on to the upstream of suction motor.Preferably, such as Fig. 4 institutes example Show, surface cleaning cells include the air-treatment structure of the suction motor 8 and the form of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 in motor housing 12 Both parts.Motor housing may include at least one dismountable or openable door 13, and user can be allowed to touch motor housing 12 Inside, such as any miscellaneous part touched in motor 8, filter or shell 12.Cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 includes cyclone chamber 10 and dust storage chamber 11.

Optionally, surface cleaning cells 4 can be portable surface cleaning unit and (figure can be disassembled from top 5).In such embodiment, erecting device that surface cleaning cells 4 can be disassembled by permission surface cleaning cells 4 from epimere 2 14 are connected to top 2.It should be appreciated that portable surface cleaning unit 4 can be carried by the hand of user, shoulder belt or the like and can In the form of capsule or other portable surface cleaning devices.All such surface cleaning apparatus are referred to herein as removing manually The surface cleaning apparatus of fortune.

In the embodiment shown, surface cleaning head 3 includes groove or the dirty air entrance 5 of 15 (Fig. 4) forms that are open, shape Into in the surface generally downward on surface cleaning head 3.Inlet air flow path extends through surface cleaning from dirty air entrance 5 Head 3, and reach surface cleaning cells 4 through the upper up-flow conduit 16 (Fig. 2) in top 2.In the example shown, clean air Outlet 6 is arranged on before surface cleaning cells 4, and is configured to guide along generally lateral direction towards the front portion of device 1 Pure air.

Handle 17 is arranged on top 2 to allow user to manipulate surface cleaning apparatus 1.With reference to figure 1 and Fig. 3, top is along upper Portion's axis 18 is extended and surface cleaning head 3 is installed in a manner of movable.In the example shown, top 2 connects via pivot First 19 are pivotally mounted to surface cleaning head.Pivot fitting 19 can be any appropriate pivot fitting.In this embodiment, It can be moved relative to surface cleaning head 3 between deposit position (Fig. 1) and use or floor cleaning position (Fig. 3) on top 2. In floor cleaning position, top 2 can tilt relative to the surface to be cleaned, and parallel to the plane 20 and top axis on the surface Angle 19 between 18 can be between about 20 ° and about 85 °.

Alternatively, or in addition to surface cleaning head is pivotally connected to, top can also rotatably pacify It is attached to surface cleaning head.In the configuration, top and the surface cleaning cells supported thereon can surround top axis and rotate. In the configuration, top around the rotation of top axis can help to surface cleaning head, and on whole floor, (or other are by cleaning table Face) on turn to.It is exemplary references it should be appreciated that discussed above, and upright vacuum cleaner can be used to have and arbitrarily set The surface cleaning head of meter and top, and can be movably connected with together by any mode as known in the art.

Handle/cleaning stock construction

It is hereafter the description to cleaning stock.Cleaning stock can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, or for having In any combination or sub-portfolio that have other any one or more features disclosed herein.

As illustrated, may include can for the inlet air flow path between surface cleaning head 3 and surface cleaning cells 4 Bending hollow conduit or long bar component 100, and the conduit or component can use with reference to flexible hose part 7.Preferably, flexible pipe 7 can extend, and more preferably can elasticity or elastic force extension.

With reference to figure 2, long bar component 100 includes top stem portion 101 and bottom stem portion 102.Top stem portion 101 and bottom stem portion 102 be connected to each other via attachment means (for example, the component of hinge 103), and allow the long bar portion in top The relative movement divided between 102 and bottom stem portion 103.Optionally, hinge member 103 is configurable to form air flow The part in path and fluid communication is provided between top stem portion 101 and bottom stem portion 102, and pivot is provided Turn to mechanically connect.For example, top stem portion 101 and bottom stem portion 102 can allow top stem portion 101 by providing The pivotal engagement point of air flow communication is connected into bottom stem portion 102, or is had by means of what is be pivotally connected to each other The each stem portion and flexible hose of protuberance are connected movably to each other, to provide air flow between stem portion connect It is logical.Alternatively, inlet air flow path can be located at hinge outer.Handle 17 towards top 2 top set and It is attached to the top or downstream of top stem portion 101.In the embodiment shown, handle 17 includes being configured to be grabbed by user The handle portion 21 held.Hinge member 103 may be locked in straight line configuration (Fig. 9), and can unlock to allow the long bar portion in top 101 are divided to be pivoted (Figure 10) relative to the long bar component 102 in bottom.

In the example shown, top stem portion 101 and bottom stem portion 102 and handle 17 are to form air flow The part in path and be can load-bearing surface cleaning device 4 at least a portion weight hollow tubular catheter component.Stock 100 are also configured to transmission driving and steering force between handle 17 and surface cleaning head 3.

Top stem portion 101 and bottom stem portion 102 can be by that can be subjected to weight and the driving of surface cleaning apparatus 4 It is made with any suitable material of steering force, the material includes such as plastics, metal and the like.Optionally, top stock Part 101 and bottom stem portion 102 can be formed from the same material.Alternatively, it can be by different materials Formed.

With reference to figure 9, the distance between surface cleaning head 3 and the upper end of handle 17 104 is defined as upper height.It is preferred that Ground, upper height 104 may be selected, be oriented to be grasped by the user with different heights so as to obtain handle 17.Upper height 104 Can be between e.g., from about 35 inches and about 60 inches, and preferably between about between 40 inches and about 50 inches.Shown In example, upper height 104 is between about 41 inches and about 45 inches.

Top stem portion 101 limits the long pole length 105 in top, and bottom stem portion 102 limits bottom stock length Degree 106.The long pole length 106 of the long pole length 105 in top and bottom can be with identical, can also be different.Preferably, the long pole length in top Each of 105 and the long pole length 106 in bottom are between about the 15% of upper height 104 and about 80%.Change the top The relative length of stem portion and bottom stem portion can change position of the hinge 103 relative to surface cleaning head 3.

In the one side (being used in combination with other any one or more aspects) of teachings described herein, directly Upright vacuum cleaner 1 can be configured in a variety of difference in functionalitys or mode of operation is made.Can by allow surface cleaning cells from Top disassembles and realized the multifunctionality operated under different operation modes.Alternatively, or in addition, Can by allow the part of vacuum cleaner can be disassembled each other from multiple opening positions on top and can in multiple combinations and Reconnected each other in configuration to realize further multifunctionality.

In the example shown, surface cleaning cells 4 are arranged on top 2 and add the weight on top 2, and can influenceed The navigability and ease for use of surface cleaning apparatus.In the case where being attached with surface cleaning cells 4, vacuum cleaner 1 can picture Conventional upright formula vacuum cleaner equally operates, as shown in Figure 1 to Figure 3.

Alternatively, under some clean conditions, user is preferably by surface cleaning cells 4 from top 2 Disassemble and select to carry surface cleaning cells 4 (such as with hand or with body) independently of top 2, while still use top 2 manipulate surface cleaning head 3 in a driving manner.When pulling down surface cleaning cells 4, user can be more easily in barrier Surface cleaning head 3 is manipulated around and under (such as furniture and stair).

It is true as caused by surface cleaning cells 4 to cause when surface cleaning cells 4 are disassembled from supporting construction 2 Suction power can reach surface cleaning head 3, and the gas flowing connection between surface cleaning head 3 and cleaning unit 4 is preferably extremely Partially formed by flexible conduit (such as flexible hose 7).User is allowed to dismantle surface cleaning cells 4 simultaneously using flexible conduit And the flowing connection between portable surface cleaning unit 4 and surface cleaning head 3 is kept, without reconfiguring or connecting again Connect any part (Fig. 6) of air flow conduit 16.

With reference to figure 6, when surface cleaning apparatus 1 is in use, user can dismantle surface cleaning cells 4 from top 2 Get off, without interrupting the air flow communication between cleaning unit 4 and surface cleaning head 3.This allows user during use Optionally dismantle cleaning unit 4 and cleaning unit 4 is re-attached to supporting construction 2, without stopping and reconfiguring The other parts of connection flexible pipe 7 or air flow conduit 16.

In configuration shown in Fig. 6, Fig. 9 and Figure 10, vacuum cleaner 1 can disassemble in surface cleaning cells 4 from top 2 In the case of operate, and inlet air flow path between surface cleaning cells 4 and surface cleaning head 3 keeps constant.Fig. 9 shows The top 2 in straight line configuration is shown.Figure 10 is shown in the top 2 of optional bending configuration.In two configurations, surface cleaning Head 3 is all operable to clean floor.

Alternatively, in some clean operations, user may want to reconfigure inlet air flow path Part has the surface cleaning apparatus of desired configuration to provide.For example, in another configuration, as illustrated in Fig. 8, epimere 2 Stem portion removed from the upstream end of handle 17, and handle 17 is directly connected to surface cleaning head 3.When cleaning stair or During other elevated surfaces, the configuration can be useful.This is another example of floor or surface cleaning operation pattern.

In addition to it can be used to clean floor or surface, vacuum cleaner can be including the use of surface cleaning head And it can generally be described as operating under a variety of cleaning modes of cleaning mode above floor.With cleaning big flat surfaces phase Instead, this kind of situation generally may include to clean furniture, wall, curtain and other objects.

Above the floor in an example of cleaning mode, as illustrated in Fig. 7, surface cleaning cells 4 can remain mounted on On top 2.This eliminates necessity of the weight of the independent support surface cleaning unit 4 of user.In shown configuration, handle 17 it is upper Trip end separates with the downstream of top stem portion 100.In the configuration, the upstream end 22 of handle 17 may act as vacuum cleaner 1 dirty air entrance.Optionally, can be by accessory tool (such as stock, crevice tool, turbine brush, flexible pipe or other devices) It is connected to the upstream end 22 of handle 17.

Above the floor in another example of cleaning mode, as exemplified in figure 11, surface cleaning cells 4 can keep installing On top 2, and top stem portion 101 can disassemble the stock that extension is provided for cleaning above floor from hinge 103. Compared with Fig. 7 configuration, the configuration can help to extend the coverage area of user.Optionally, additional attachments instrument can be connected To the upstream end 25 of top stem portion 101, including such as crevice tool (Figure 15), cleaning brush 26 (optionally, powered brush or sky Gas drive moves turbine brush, referring to Figure 14) and it is any other kinds of including electric tool such as sander 27 (Figure 16) Annex.

Above the floor in another example of cleaning mode, as illustrated in Figure 12, surface cleaning cells 4 can be from top 2 Disassemble, and essentially all top 2 can all disassemble from surface cleaning head 3.With Fig. 7 and Figure 11 configuration phase Than in the configuration, both top stem portion 101 and bottom stem portion 102 coordinate further to extend the arrival of user Scope.Optionally, additional attachments instrument can be connected to the upstream end 28 on top 2.

Above the floor in another example of cleaning mode, as illustrated in Figure 13, surface cleaning cells 4 can be from top 2 Disassemble, and handle 17 can disassemble from top 2.

Optionally, after one or more auxiliary support members (including for example take turns and roller) may be provided at surface cleaning apparatus In portion and/or top, and be configured to upper angled or close to surface place when (referring to Figure 10) contact floor (or other Surface).When in approximate horizontal configuration, there is provided auxiliary support member can help to load-bearing surface cleaning unit and/or top Some weight.When being horizontal, auxiliary support member can also aid in top 2 and/or surface cleaning cells 4 are relative Easily rolled above floor.This can help to user more easily at barrier (such as bed, cabinet or other part furniture) Lower section manipulates top and/or surface cleaning cells.In the embodiment shown, auxiliary support member is provided in bottom stem portion Roller 30 on 102 dorsal part.

Dismountable cyclone dust collectors

It is hereafter the description to dismountable cyclone dust collectors.Dismountable cyclone dust collectors can be individually used for arbitrary surfaces cleaning In device, or in any combination or sub-portfolio with other any one or more features disclosed herein.

Optionally, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 can disassemble from motor housing 12.Detachable cyclone dust collectors storehouse is provided Component 9 can allow user that cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 is transported into dustbin to be emptied, without carrying or moving surface The remainder of cleaning device 1.Preferably, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 can be arranged on top 2 simultaneously in surface cleaning cells 4 And it can also be separated when surface cleaning cells 4 separate with top 2 with motor housing 12.With reference to figure 17, in the embodiment shown, rotation Wind deduster storehouse component 9 can be used as closure module to remove, and so can help to prevent dust and chip from spilling rotation during transportation Wind deduster storehouse component 9.

In the embodiment shown, dismounting cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9, which manifests, is positioned at cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 and takes out Inhale the pre-motor filter room 31 (also reference can be made to Fig. 4) in the inlet air flow path between motor 8.One or more filters can It is arranged in pre-motor filter room 31 to be carried out before reaching motor 8 in the air for leaving cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 to it Filtering.In the example shown, pre-motor filter includes being positioned at the foam filter 32 in pre-motor filter room 31 with Swim carpet veneer 33.Preferably, filter 32,33 dismountable (Figure 18) with allow user it is cleaned when its is dirty and/or Change.Optionally, part or all of the sidewall 34 of pre-motor filter room or its shell 31 can be at least partly transparent, so as to User can visually inspect the situation of filter 32,33, without removing cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9.

Filter state instruction device

It is hereafter the description to filter status indicator.Filter status indicator can be individually used for arbitrary surfaces cleaning In device, or in any combination or sub-portfolio with other any one or more features disclosed herein.

Optionally, filter 32, one or both of 33 may be provided with instruction device to alert user filtering device 32,33 It is dirty and need to clean.If filter is installed in stacked form like that as exemplified, only can be set in upstream filter Filter status indicator.Preferably, instruction device is arranged on the expose portion of filter 32,33, and the expose portion is being beaten It is visible for user when opened filter room is to check installed filter 32,33, and it is highly preferred that instruction device is arranged on On the upstream side 35 (Figure 18) of filter 32.Preferably, filter housing is being opened (for example, rotation in the upstream side 35 of filter 32 Wind deduster storehouse component is removed) when it is visible, therefore, will be informed the user when user removes cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 The state of filter.Optionally, if part or all of sidewall 34 is transparent and/or comprising window is checked, filter state refers to Show that device can be visible after attachment cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9.

Instruction device can be to provide the dirty or just dirty any type visually indicated in upstream side 35 of filter 32 Device or characteristic body.For example, instruction device can be included in it is visible but when dust accumulation is when on surface 35 when surface 35 is cleaned The pattern or figure to thicken.When figure is no longer visible, warning user filtering device 32 is needed to safeguard.Alternatively Selection, instruction device can become figure that is visible rather than disappearing or thicken as described above when filter 32 is dirty Element.

With reference to figure 19, it is shown that one embodiment of the filter 32a comprising instruction device 36.The usual classes of filter 32a Be similar to filter 32, and can mating surface cleaning device 1 use.In the embodiment shown, instruction device 36 is to remove multiple friendships The graphic element of text " I needs to clean " is included beyond fork hachure.Any special pattern can be used.Preferably, figure 36 is by this The material of sample is formed, and the material has (to be usually white, but also may be used with cleaning, unsoiled filter 32a identicals color For any appropriate color), and compared with the filter material (being usually foamed material) for filter 32a to be made, tool There is different dirt absorption property.For example, if filter 32a is formed by substantially porous foam shape material, figure 36 is included Part can be formed by less porous material or can be processed into the form of less porous, such as by by the silk-screen of figure 36 to the filter In upstream face.In the configuration, on filter 32a remainder of the part than filter 32a comprising figure 36 compared with It is impermeable, and in the upstream side of dust this part that less can penetrate into the filter.Therefore, it is being exposed to dirty air stream After dynamic, there is the part of the figure than foam filter 32a " whiter ".When foam 32a color is because of the dust of accumulation And when dimmed, the contrast increase between filter 32a and figure 36, so that figure 36 is visible to user.

In the configuration, when filter 32a does not make dirty, figure 36 is identical with filter 32a colors, and can not be easily Visually observation (contrast i.e. between figure 36 and filter 32a is extremely slight).In this case, filter 32a would look like sky White foam filter.When using the surface cleaning apparatus, dust and chip can be accumulated in filter 32a upstream side 35a, And it is preferentially accumulated in the part not comprising figure, so as to manifest figure 36.

The carry strap body of surface cleaning cells

It is hereafter the description to carry strap body and handle construction.Carry strap body and handle construction can be individually used for arbitrary surfaces In cleaning device, or in any combination or sub-portfolio with other any one or more features disclosed herein.

As illustrated in Fig. 9 and Figure 10, carry strap body 540 may be provided on surface cleaning cells 4.When by surface cleaning list When member 4 disassembles from top 2, carry strap body 540 can allow user with its shoulder support surface cleaning cells 4.This band is provided Body 540 can help to reduce the weight that must be carried in user its hand, and can allow user's carrying surface cleaning cells 4, The hand of the user is liberated simultaneously to perform other tasks (such as manipulate top 2 and/or remove furniture).Band body 540 can have Any suitable configuration, and being formed by any suitable material, the material is including (for example) can extend or elastomeric material, non- Elastomeric material, belt, fabric, elastic membrane and/or line and nonwoven cloth material.

Band body 540 can be attached to surface cleaning cells 4 in any suitable opening position.For example, it could attach to rotation with body 540 Wind deduster storehouse component 9.When cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 is arranged on motor housing 12, band body 540 can be used for carrying entirely Surface cleaning cells 4 (Figure 10).When cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 disassembles from motor housing 12, band body 540 can be with whirlwind Deduster storehouse component 9 keeps together, and can be used for carrying cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 to be emptied.As other one Kind selection, band body 540 may be connected to motor housing 12 so that when cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 is removed, band body 540 with electricity Machine shell 12 keeps together.In another alternate configuration, it may be connected such that the one end with body is attached to rotation with body 540 The wind deduster storehouse component 9 and other end is attached to motor housing 12.In the configuration, band body 540 can be by cyclone dust collectors storehouse The tying of component 9 is to motor housing 12.Such as need to remove cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 to be emptied, then whole surface cleaning unit 4 Can be moved near dustbin, and/or removable strip body 540 one or both ends so that cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 outside motor Shell 12 discharges.

Optionally, band body 540 can be stored in retracted position (Fig. 9) when unused and can pull open when needed To the scalable band body of into extended position (Figure 10).There is provided scalable band body 540 can help to provide when needed it is relatively long Band body (being enough the shoulder for reaching user), and can help to eliminate any band body relaxation when band body 540 is not used.Not Elimination loosens to suspend to can help to reduce with body/relaxation during use tangles or is stuck in surface cleaning apparatus 1 or ambient with body 540 If the possibility in the stem portion of body.Preferably, band body 540 is retractable into suitable band body holding structure.

With reference to figure 20, show including the cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 with the embodiment of body holding structure 541.In the implementation In example, include being installed to the band body outside the rear portion of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9, cyclone chamber 10 and dust storage chamber 11 with body holding structure Case 542.With reference to figure 21, in this embodiment, the front side wall 543 with body case 542 and a part of shape of the side wall 544 of cyclone chamber 10 It is integral.

Band body would be preferably attached to surface cleaning cells, so as to allow lid 546 to open, without disturbing the band body.Such as institute's example As showing, with body 540 include be connected to cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 cover 546 first end 545 and be fastened on band The second end 545a of the inner side of body case 542.In the configuration, when lid 546 is moved to open position (Figure 22), with body 540 First end 545 can advance together with lid 546.So lid 546 can be allowed freely to open, and not by the interference for carrying body 540. Alternatively, the first end 545 with body 540 may be connected to cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 side wall 543 or other Part, and need not can move/open together with lid 546.In such configuration, the first end 545 with body 540 is detachable, So that it can go connection to allow lid 546 to open.

Part with body 540 between first end 545 and second end 545a can be in the lid of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 546 any appropriate upper extension.In the embodiment shown, lid 546 includes handle 547, and crosses the hand with body 540 Handle.Handle 547 can have any appropriate configuration and available for carrying whole surface cleaning device 1 (when surface cleaning cells 4 When being attached to top 2), surface cleaning cells 4 (when being disassembled from top 2) and cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 be (when from motor When shell 12 disassembles).Handle 547 may include to be configured to the handle portion 548 grasped by user.Close to handle portion Family can be used easily to be transferred to band body 540 from handle 548 for 548 positioning belt bodies 540.

Optionally, lid 546 may include for guiding and optionally at least band body guiding piece of the partially restrained with body 540. The possibility that can help to reduce with body guiding piece and its desired position and/or the edge for the lid 546 that slips away are will deviate from body 540 is provided Property.Can have any appropriate configuration, including such as passage or groove, retaining clip and other fasteners with body guiding piece.

In the embodiment shown, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 includes forming passage 549 (Figure 23) form on lid 546 Band body guiding piece.Upper surface of the passage 549 along handle 48 extends and is dimensioned to that band body 540 can be received.In shown implementation In example, passage 549 has the preferably equal to or greater than width 550 with the width 551 of body 540, and preferably equal to or greater than band The thickness 553 of body 540 but the depth 552 for being smaller than thickness 553.When shrinking (Figure 22), band body 540 is nested in passage 549.

Optionally, to help to remove band body 540 from passage 549, handle 547 may be provided with one or more band bodies and touch And feature structure, one or more band body, which touches feature, can allow user to be located in band body 540 on handle (for example, it is located at In passage 549) when touch the one or both sides with body 540.In the embodiment shown, passage 549 includes being in be approximately perpendicular to handle The band body for the form of finger notch recess 551 that hand portion 549 extends touches feature structure.Groove 551 allows user by its finger It is placed in with the edge of grasping band body 540 and being pulled up below body, so as to which it be pulled out from passage 549.As other one Kind selection, groove 551 can be along any suitable orientations.

Optionally, as exemplified, at least a portion 552 with body 540 it is elastic or can elastic elongation with allow band body 540 Optionally extend and retract.In the configuration, the elastic properties of part 552 will retract band body 540 towards its retracted position.Appoint Selection of land, whole band body 540 can by can elastic force extend material and formed.

In retracted position, some or all elastic parts 552 can be accumulated in band body case 542 (Figure 21).Band body 540 Can be configured so that elastic part 552 often folded when shrinking or Z-fold to itself, or can only be retracted to Into in shirred configuration.When entering and exiting band body case 542, the opening 53 with body 540 is received by being dimensioned to body 540. Opening 553 can generally be opened and clear (as shown in the figure) is passed freely through with permission band body 540.Alternatively select Select, opening 553 can closely receive band body 540 and/or may include one or more guiding elements or flow measurement component, in band Body 540 passes through bonding ribbon body 540 during opening 553.When in extended position (Figure 24), the part of elastic part 552 is in band Body 540 is drawn out band body case 542 when extending.

In this embodiment, band body 540 is unlocked or is otherwise maintained in retracted position.For elongated body 540, User can only need the expose portion of grasping band body 540 and be pulled.Elastic part 552 will yield to what user was applied Power, and its extended position (Figure 23) is then extended to body.Similarly, in this embodiment, band body 540 is unlocked or is maintained at In its extended position.When user's release band body 540, elastic part 552 will shrink, so that its own is nested in band body case In 542 and band body 540 is set to retract.Alternatively, it is possible to provide locking mechanism (such as fixture or clip) is with limitation Movement with body 540 and will be maintained at body 540 its retract or extended position or both between, until locking mechanism is released Put.User's release band body 540 for example when surface cleaning cells 4 are shelved on the surface temporarily can be allowed by providing locking mechanism, And band body 540 is not allowed to be retracted automatically.

With reference to figure 25, show that cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 has the alternative embodiment with body holding structure 541.At this In embodiment, the band body reel 554 for being connected to the back side of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 is included with body holding structure.In the embodiment In, band body 540 is in the reel 554 and at retracted position (Figure 25) and can be stretched by unwinding and/or reel spool 554 Moved between long position (Figure 26).

Reel 554 can be any appropriate drum mechanism built, and band body 540 surrounds internal spool in the example shown 555 windings.Coiling direction biasing or driving spool 555 of the suitable mechanism along spool 555 can be used, to cause band body 540 to exist It is retracted in automatically in reel 554 in the case of lacking external force.For example, spool 555 can be equipped with spring or be returned through spring biasing Return to its winding position.On the other hand, it is possible to provide motor is with the winding on reel and/or unwinds band body.

As in the previous embodiments, in the configuration, band body 540 can freely extend when pulling, and can discharge When often retract automatically.Alternatively, suitable locking mechanism can be provided for example at the outlet 556 of reel 554 Will be optionally maintained at body 540 in its retraction and/or extended configuration.

Surface cleaning cells installed part

With reference to figure 28, surface cleaning cells 4 can be dismantled or remove from top 2, and any appropriate installation can be used to fill Put and be fixed to the upper.Erecting device may include the maintaining body for supporting and positioning surface cleaning cells 4 relative to top 2, And it may include the locking mechanism for surface cleaning cells 4 to be fixed to top 2.

It is hereafter the description to the installed part for portable surface cleaning unit.For portable surface cleaning unit Installed part can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, or for other any one or more spies disclosed herein In any combination or sub-portfolio of sign.

Optionally, for making the installed part that surface cleaning cells are maintained on the top may include guiding elements to help Surface cleaning cells and/or cross-brace surface cleaning cells when on top are changed on top.

In the embodiment shown, erecting device 60 includes the ridge being arranged in the back surface of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 Portion's component 61 and correspondence or cooperation channel part 62 on top 2.Passage 62 include be used for make basal surface 64 engage and The bottom wall 63 that is supported in spine 61 and for making corresponding side surface 66 be bonded on the side wall 65 in spine 61.When spine 61 is located at When in passage 62, the constraint moved down by bottom wall 63 of surface cleaning cells 4, and surface cleaning cells 4 are relative to upper Constraint of the transverse shifting in portion 2 with rotation by side wall 65.

Bottom wall 63 can be substantially flat surface, and optionally may include one or more alignments or align member.Carry User is can help to for alignment members spine 61 is appropriately positioned in passage 62.In the embodiment shown, passage 62 is the bottom of at Wall 63 includes the align member of the form of hole 67 (referring to schematically showing in Figure 29 a).Spine 61 (or surface cleaning cells 4 Other parts) include being configured to fit within mounting pin 68 in hole 67.

With reference to schematically showing for figure 29a and Figure 29 b, when surface cleaning cells 4 are arranged on top 2 by user, peace Dress pin 68 can be plugged into hole 67 with relative to the orientation of passage 62 and locating ridge 61.User unit 4 can be turned forward and to Under see, so that it can be seen that bonding part on bottom wall and then whereby be directed at pin 68 with hole 76.Surface cleaning cells 4 can be in it Pivoted after backward (referring to Figure 30 a and Figure 30 b), until spine 61 is correctly loaded in passage 62.

These engagement members (for example, pin 68 and hole 67) can have any desired configuration, as long as ensureing to be bonded with each other i.e. Can.It should be appreciated that hole may be provided on unit 4.If these engagement members have substance extend laterally (that is, with forward The crosscutting direction in direction) or two or more engagement members are provided, then these engagement members can suppress the lower end of spine 61 Relative to the transverse shifting of passage 62.Alternatively or additionally, when unit 4 is installed in the channel, passage Side wall can suppress the transverse shifting of unit 4.

In addition to being aligned with holding member or as alignment and the substitute of holding member, erecting device 60, which may also include, appoints Suitable locking mechanism anticipate so that surface cleaning apparatus is locked into top 2.With reference to figure 28, in the embodiment shown, erecting device Include the locking component of the form of breech lock 70 in spine 61 and include corresponding groove 71 on the rear wall 72 of passage 62.

Breech lock 70 is configured to engaging groove 71 and prevents spine 61 from lifting or laterally departing from passage 62.With reference to the He of spine 61 The other surfaces and feature structure of passage 62, locking breech lock 70 can prevent from removing surface cleaning cells 4.

To remove surface cleaning cells 4, user can depress latch release button 73.Latch release button 73 may be provided at ridge In portion 61.Latch release button 73 is drivingly connected to latch member 70 using connector.Pressure release button 73 makes door bolt The translation downwards of lock 71, so that breech lock 70 departs from from groove 71.Surface cleaning cells 4 can pivot forward in afterwards, and be carried in afterwards Rise so that pin 68 to be removed from hole 67.Latch release button 73 and it is connected to its connector and may be biased to latched position (example Such as use spring), to cause breech lock 70 to keep locking, triggered until by user.

The automatic unlocking of surface cleaning cells

It is hereafter the description to automatic unlocking system.Automatic unlocking system can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, Or in any combination or sub-portfolio with other any one or more features disclosed herein.

In the embodiment shown, the unblock of surface cleaning cells 4 is manually operated.Alternatively, according to The one side of teachings described herein content, the locking mechanism for surface cleaning cells 4 to be locked to top 2 can be grasped automatically Make with the configuration change state (be locked to unblock and/or solution is locked into locking) based on surface cleaning apparatus 1.For example, locking machine Structure can be automatically disengaged or unlocked when surface cleaning apparatus 1 is in (Fig. 3) in surface or floor cleaning position and can be on surface Cleaning device 1 locks automatically when being in (Fig. 1) in deposit position.Machinery, electromechanical or electron surface cleaning unit lock can be used.This Can allow user while using surface cleaning apparatus (such as) with one hand from top 2 freely remove surface cleaning cells 4, and Any locking device is deactivated or unlocked without the user.This can allow user more easily in some cleaning modes (such as Fig. 3 To Fig. 9, vice versa) between change.Preferably, this feature can combined type portable surface cleaning cells installed part use, this is just Portable clean unit can be made when lock departs from and top is in floor cleaning position by taking formula surface cleaning cells installed part It is maintained on top in position.The holding member can be mechanical component (for example, the component that is bonded with each other, one or more Magnet or the like).

With reference to figure 31a and Figure 31 b, it illustrates the surface cleaning dress that another includes the embodiment of automatic unlocking system 1200 Put 1001 embodiment.The example illustrates electromechanical surface cleaning cells lock.Surface cleaning apparatus 1001 is generally similar to table Face cleaning device 1, and similar characteristics are marked using the similar reference character with 1000 indexes.

Referring also to Figure 32 a and Figure 32 b, in the embodiment shown, system for unlocking 1200 includes engageable corresponding receiver member 1202 latch member 1201, so as to which surface cleaning cells 1004 are locked into top 1002 (limiting its dismounting).System 1200 also include the operable actuating mechanism 1203 that latch member 1201 is controlled with the configuration based on surface cleaning apparatus.

In the embodiment shown, latch member 1201 is provided in the form of solenoid 1204, and solenoid 1204 has main body Part 1205 and the pin 1206 that can be stretched out and retract along axis 1207.Receiver member 1202 from surface cleaning cells 1004 to prolong The form for the flange 1208 stretched provides, and it includes being dimensioned to the hole 1209 for receiving pin 1206.When pin 1206 is inserted into hole 1209 In (Figure 32 a) when, surface cleaning cells 1004 are locked to top 2.When pin 1206 retracts (Figure 32 b) from hole 1209, surface is clear Clean unit 1004 unlocks.Preferably, solenoid is configured in being in the locked position when power is off.The advantages of design is, If surface cleaning cells not plug-in, during lock will be in the locked position.

Optionally, surface cleaning cells 1001 may also include any type holding member it is (including as described herein Spine and passage and pin and groove) to help to have disengaged from that surface cleaning cells 1004 also are maintained at into institute even if the locking mechanism In desired locations (Figure 31 b).In the embodiment shown, surface cleaning apparatus 1001 includes the holding structure for coordinating the form of magnet 1210 Part.Magnet 1210 is coordinated to be arranged on surface cleaning cells 1004 and top 1002.Magnetic pull between magnet 1210 can Surface cleaning cells 1004 are held in place by when locking mechanism has unlocked.The confining force that magnet 1210 may be selected is big It is small, so that user can overcome the confining force when attempting and removing surface cleaning cells 1004.Magnetic is provided in this way to protect Holding force can allow surface cleaning cells 1004 to be held in place by unblock, while still allow user to be unlocked using singlehanded And/or the i.e. dismountable surface cleaning cells 1004 of mechanical device need not be unlocked.

In the embodiment shown, system 1200 is configured to the locking surface sanitizer cartridge at top 1002 upright (Figure 31 a) Put 1004, and the automatic unlocking when top 1002 tilts (Figure 31 b).With reference to figure 32a, actuating mechanism 1203 is included with pivot side Formula is installed to the helve hammer component 1211 on top 2.When top 1002 tilts, helve hammer component 1211 can pivot under gravity To contact and press trigger button 1212 (Figure 32 b).Trigger button 1212 is electrically connected to solenoid 1205, and is configured to When activating button 1212 pin 1206 can be made to be retracted from hole 1209, so as to unlock surface cleaning cells 4.When top 1002 returns to it During stand up position, helve hammer component 1211 can be shaken from trigger button 1212, so as to cause pin 1206 to extend out in hole 1209, so that will Surface cleaning cells 1004 lock in position.Therefore, even if breech lock 70 discharges, surface cleaning cells 4 also can be because of pin 1206 Engage and be held in place by with hole 1209.

With reference to figure 33a to Figure 34 b, it illustrates the surface cleaning dress that another includes the embodiment of automatic unlocking system 2200 Put 2001 embodiment.Surface cleaning apparatus 2001 is generally similar to surface cleaning apparatus 1, and similar characteristics use is with 2000 The similar reference character of index marks.In this embodiment, surface cleaning cells lock is mechanical lock,

In this embodiment, automatic unlocking system 2200 includes the latch member 2201 being arranged on top 2002 and is located at Corresponding receiver member 2202 on surface cleaning cells 2004.Actuating mechanism 2203 is connected to latch member 2201 with based on top 2002 position engages and/or departed from latch member 2201 automatically.

In the embodiment shown, there is provided latch member 2201 be to be pivotally connected to the lock arm on top 2002 2213 form, and receiver member 2202 is provided in the form of the cavity 2214 with composition surface 2215.Lock arm 2213 The latched position (Figure 34 a) and wherein lock arm 2213 and composition surface on surface 2215 can be engaged against by lock arm 2213 wherein Moved between the unlocked position (Figure 34 b) separated between 2215.

Actuating mechanism 2203 is provided in the form of coupling bar 2216, and coupling bar 2216 is pivotally connected to surface cleaning Head 2003 and lock arm 2213.When the pivot axis 2217 of coupling bar 2216 is connected to surface cleaning head from by top 2002 During 2003 pivot fitting skew, the pivot as shown in the figure of lock arm 2213 will be caused relative to the pivotal upper 2002 of cleaning head 2003 Turn.

If necessary to extra fixing means, then lock arm 2213, which may be provided with, is dimensioned to be inserted into composition surface 2215 Corresponding aperture 2219 in optional protuberance 2218.Extra fixing means (as shown in the figure) can be so provided in transverse direction.

With reference to figure 35a to Figure 36 b, it illustrates the surface cleaning dress that another includes the embodiment of automatic unlocking system 3200 Put 3001 embodiment.Surface cleaning apparatus 3001 is generally similar to surface cleaning apparatus 1, and similar characteristics use is with 3000 The similar reference character of index marks.

In this embodiment, similar to Figure 31 a to Figure 32 b embodiment, latch member 3201 is solenoid 3204, and is had There are main body 3205 and removable pin 3206.Receiver member 1202 is to have hole 3209 to receive the flange 3208 of pin 3206.Actuating Mechanism 3203 includes the switch 3220 being arranged on surface cleaning head 3003 and the triggering component being arranged on top 3002 3221.The triggering component is oriented to：When top 3002 is moved to obliquity (Figure 36 b) from stand up position (Figure 36 a), touch Hair component 3221 makes switch 3220 be moved to unlocked position, causes solenoid pin 3206 to retract, so as to unlock surface cleaning cells 3004.When top 3002 is pivoted to stand up position (Figure 36 a) from obliquity (Figure 36 b), triggering component 3221 moves switch Latched position is moved, causes solenoid pin 3206 to extend out in hole 3209, so as to locking surface cleaning unit 3220.

In other embodiments, actuating mechanism (including such as proximity switch, optical sensing of any type can be used Device, microswitch etc.), and the relative position of commutative breech lock and receiver member.

Pedal lock release

It is hereafter the description to pedal.Pedal can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, or for this In any combination or sub-portfolio of other any one or more features disclosed in text.

According to the one side of teachings specifically described herein, specifically described herein manually operated and automatic embodiment is substituted (or in addition to described herein manually operated and automatic embodiment), for surface cleaning cells to be locked to the locking mechanism on top Footstep mechanism (including such as pedal) unblock can be used and/or depart from.

With reference to figure 37, it illustrates the embodiment of another surface cleaning apparatus 4001.The surface cleaning apparatus 4001 is logical Surface cleaning apparatus 1 is often similar to, and similar characteristics are marked using the similar reference character with 4000 indexes.

In this embodiment, surface cleaning cells 4004 include spine 4061, and it is located at the respective channel on top 4002 Supported in 4062 and on epimere installed part and at least in part by the epimere installed part.In the example shown, should Epimere installed part is configured to be pivotally connected to the base component 4300 on surface cleaning head 4003.In the configuration, Surface cleaning cells 4004 are directly connected to surface cleaning head 4003, with the feelings being completely supported on bottom stem portion 4102 Condition when top stem portion 4102 has been removed on the contrary, and can remain on base component 4300.

In the embodiment shown, both use can be via single for surface cleaning cells 4004 and bottom stem portion 4102 The single locking component of actuator activation is connected to base component 4300.In the example shown, single locking component is configured to Share locking mechanism 4301 (also reference can be made to Figure 39).Locking mechanism 4301 is configured to footstep mechanism, and including pedal The actuator of 4302 forms, pedal 4302 are pivotally connected to pedestal 4300 and pivoted around axis 4303.

Pedal 4302 is including the contact portion 4304 for being configured to be trampled by user and bonding part 4305 (also reference can be made to figure 39).Contact portion 4304 and bonding part 4305 are rigidly connected to each other on the opposite side of pivot axis 4303, so as to contact site Points 4304 move down causes the correspondence of bonding part 4305 to move up, and vice versa.In the example shown, contact portion 4304 can pivot between raised position (Figure 38) and reduction or depressing position (Figure 40).Preferably, pedal 4302 can bias (example Such as use spring) so that contact portion 4304 biases towards raised position.

With reference to figure 39, in the embodiment shown, locking mechanism 4301 also includes the bolt lock mechanism that can be activated by pedal 4304 4306.In this configuration, bolt lock mechanism 4306 includes outer with slidably drive member 4308 and pivotal latch component 4309 Shell 4307.

Drive member 4308 be positioned in shell 4307 and can when being driven by the bonding part 4305 of pedal 4302 edge The axial translation of axis 4310.For example, as pedal 4302 non-depressed (Figure 39), bonding part 4305 separates, and is positioned at drive Under dynamic component 4308.When pedal 4302 depresses (Fig. 4), bonding part 4305 moves upward into be contacted with drive member 4308 And drive member 4308 is moved up in shell 4307.

With reference to figure 39, when locking mechanism 4301 is in its lock arrangement, drive member 4308 is towards shell 4307 Bottom is positioned, and both surface cleaning cells 4004 and bottom stem portion 4102 are locked to pedestal by latch member 4309 4300.In the embodiment shown, latch member 4309 includes the upper latch component for locking surface cleaning unit 4004 4311 and for locking the lower latch component 4312 of bottom stem portion 4102.Latch member 4309 also includes being configured to connect Close the linking arm 4316 of drive member 4308.

Upper latch component 4311 engages extends ground upwards on bracket 4314 from surface cleaning cells 4, towards shoulder surface 4313, and vertically moving for bracket 4314 is limited, so as to prevent dismantling surface cleaning cells 4.Lower latch component 4312 to Extend shell 4307 afterwards and engage the corresponding breach 4315 in the side wall of bottom stem portion 4102, it is relative so as to limit its Vertically moving and being locked in position in pedestal 4300.In lock arrangement, the distal end of linking arm 4316 is received In chamfered edge breach 4317 in drive member 4308.

For both unblock bottom stem portion 4102 and surface cleaning cells 4004, user can depress pedal 4302.When stepping on When plate 4302 pivots, bonding part 4305 makes drive member 4308 move up (Figure 41).Inclination or chamfered edge because of breach 4317 Linking arm 4316 is released breach 4317 and causes whole latch member 4309 to surround its pivot by property, mobile drive member 4308 Shaft axis 4318 are pivoted to unlocked position (Figure 41), as shown in arrow 4319.The bias spring 4321 being arranged in shell 4307 Resistance drive member 4308 both is moved up with the rotation of latch member 4309.

When latch member 4309 is pivoted to unlocked position, upper latch 4311 is moved away from shoulder block 4313 and lower latch 4312 move inward, and are removed at least in part from breach 4315.Meanwhile the free end of linking arm 4316 is by resisting breech lock The bias spring 4321 of component 4309 and be advanced to and be maintained in the down gap 4320 in drive member 4308.When breech lock structure When part 4309 is in the position shown by Figure 41, locking mechanism is in unblock or charge position, and dismountable surface is clear Any one of clean unit 4004 and bottom stem portion 4102.In addition, when linking arm 4316 is bonded in down gap 4320 And when its bias force is applied in latch member 4309 and drive member 4308 by bias spring 4321, locking mechanism 4301 will Keep being in its unlocked position, even if pedal 4302 has discharged.From the unblock or charge position, the dismountable surface cleaning of user Any one of unit 4004 or bottom stem portion 4102, and locking mechanism 4301 is operable with automatically by surface cleaning list Residue one in member 4004 or bottom stem portion 4102 is locked again into pedestal 4300.It is clear that this allows user to remove the surface A part for clean device, and relock other parts automatically, so as not to being removed unintentionally.For example, user may Wish that dismantle bottom stem portion 4102 locks to perform to clean above floor and may want to holding surface cleaning unit 4004 Surely arrive pedestal 4300 so that itself and surprisingly can not fall or disconnect.

For example, with reference to figure 42, if surface cleaning cells 4004 by removing its vertical translation, from bracket 4314 The protuberance 4322 that extends laterally and (exceed shoulder surface 4313) contacts upper latch 4311 and makes it as shown in the figure to moving to left It is dynamic, so as to cause the slight over rotation of latch member 4309 (counterclockwise, as shown in the figure).The excessive rotation can cause to connect Connect arm 4316 and pivot out down gap 4320 in drive member 4308.When linking arm 4316 is not influenceed by down gap 4320 When, uprighting spring 4321a bias force advances downwardly drive member 4308.Meanwhile horizontal spring 4321b bias force acts on In latch member 4309 and it is set to be rotated clockwise (as shown in the figure), until drive member 4308 and latch member 4309 Both return to the wherein engagement crevasse 4315 of lower latch 4312 and bottom stem portion 4102 is locked to pedestal 4300 Original locked position (Figure 43).

Alternatively, substitute and remove surface cleaning cells 4004, user may want to remove the long bar portion in bottom Divide 4102.With reference to figure 44, if locking mechanism 4301 is in unblock or charge position (Figure 39), user can be by above leaving behind Minister's bar part 4102 is removed, as shown in the figure.Pull-up bottom stem portion 4102 causes the lower edge of breach 4315 4323 contact and promote lower latch 4312 (as shown in the figure) to the right, so that pivotal latch component 4309 in the counterclockwise direction. As described above, pivotal latch component 4309 makes linking arm 4316 depart from from down gap 4320 in the counterclockwise direction, so as to allow Drive member 4308 and latch member 4309 are driven back into its latched position (Figure 45) by spring 4321a and 4321b.In locking bit In putting, the engaging shoulders surface 4313 of upper latch 4311 and surface cleaning apparatus 4004 is locked to pedestal 4300.

If the user desired that both surface cleaning cells 4004 and bottom stem portion 4102 is set to be separated with pedestal 4300, then Locking mechanism 4301 can operate continuously twice.For example, user can depress pedal 4302 with unlocking mechanism 4301 and be removed in afterwards Surface cleaning cells 4004.Bottom stem portion 4102 can so be relocked.User can in afterwards again depress pedal 4302 With unlocking mechanism 4301 and in removing bottom stem portion 4102 (or vice versa as the same) afterwards.It should be appreciated that pedal is operable Stock is not discharged with only releasing unit 4 and.

Inner cyclone deduster storehouse component locking mechanism

It is hereafter the description to internal locking system.Internal lock system can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, Or in any combination or sub-portfolio with other any one or more features disclosed herein.According to the implementation Example, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component (or other parts of surface cleaning cells) can be by being positioned inside unit 4 and preferably should One or more locking components of the inside of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component and be secured in place (for example, fixed to suction electricity Machine shell).Actuator may be provided on any required part of portable surface cleaning unit 4, and may be provided at whirlwind and remove On the component of dirt device storehouse close to handle position or be arranged on the handle of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

Conventional cyclone dust collectors storehouse locking mechanism may include that user can be disengaged it to discharge cyclone dust collectors storehouse component External latchup or clip.External latchup may be less attractive in appearance and easily may surprisingly discharged, for example, if it is run into or is stuck in On barrier or furniture.External latchup is also easily damaged by from the collision with other objects.(the example in surface cleaning cells Such as, in the component of cyclone dust collectors storehouse) it bolt lock mechanism be provided can help to protect the mechanism, it can help to prevent unexpected release simultaneously And it can help to improve the outward appearance of surface cleaning cells.

With reference to figure 46a and Figure 46 b, the embodiment of another surface cleaning cells 5004 show in cross section.The surface Cleaning unit 5004 is generally similar to surface cleaning cells 4, and similar characteristics are used with the similar reference character of 5000 indexes To mark.The surface cleaning cells include retaining mechanism 5400 for cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 5009 is fixed into suction electricity Machine shell 5012.

As illustrated in Figure 46 a and Figure 46 b, locking mechanism 5400 includes being connected to the first of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 5009 Connector part or locking component 5401, and the connector part of cooperation second being arranged on suction motor shell 5012 or locking Component 5402.Preferably, the first connector 5401 and the second connector 5402 can removably be connected to each other, and can Configured by latched position (Figure 46 a) so that cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 5009 is maintained on motor housing 5012, and can be by solution Lock position (Figure 46 b) configures.These connectors can have any configuration.For example, when moving towards each other, it can be bonded with each other Or interlocking.One can fix and another is removable, or both it is removable, such as be arranged on moveable arm.

In the embodiment shown, the first connector 5401 is provided in the form of the first bar 5403, and the first bar 5403 is connected to The vortex finder 5039 extended downwardly in inlet air flow path of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 5009.It should be appreciated that the bar It can be fixed at alternative location, and still extend downwardly.Hook 5404 is arranged on the distal end of bar 5403.Second connector 5402 Including the second bar 5405, the second bar 5405 be attached to pre-motor filter room 5031 project upward through filter 5032, The lower wall of passage 5406 in 5033.Second hook 5407 is arranged on the far-end of bar 5405.Second bar 5405 connects around pivot First 5408 pivot, and two hooks 4040 and 5407 can be engaged with each other (so as to lock the cyclone dust collectors storehouse component) wherein Latched position (Figure 46 a) and wherein second hook 5407 pivot out with first hook 5040 engagement unlocked position (figure Pivoted between 46b).

Any appropriate actuator can be used to pivot for second bar 5405.In the example shown, release actuator 5409 in storehouse is set Put on motor housing 5012.Actuator 5409 includes being connected to the contact for the driven rod 5411 that can be slided relative to shell 5012 Part 5410.Driven rod 5411 is pushed away the second bar 5405 (to the right, as shown in the figure) by bias spring 5413.In the input of no user In the case of, driven rod 5411 is to right-hand offset, and the free end 5414 of driven rod 5411 separates with the lower end 5415 of bar 5405. When user is pressing in contact portion 5409, driven rod 5411 slides to the left, so as to contact the low portion 5415 of bar 5405, So as to pivot the second bar 5405 and unlock cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 5009.When removing the input on contact member 5409, It can provide and return to bias spring 5416 to promote the second bar 5405 towards its latched position to be re-engaged the first hook 5404. It should be appreciated that alternatively, it is possible to provide motor is with the mobile bar.

With reference to figure 47a and Figure 47 b, the embodiment of another surface cleaning cells 6004 show in cross section.The surface Cleaning unit 6004 is generally similar to surface cleaning cells 4, and similar characteristics are used with the similar reference character of 6000 indexes To mark.The surface cleaning cells include retaining mechanism 6400 for cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009 is fixed into suction electricity Machine shell 6012.

In the shown embodiment, locking mechanism 6400 includes the first connector 6401 and coordinates the second connector part 6402.In the embodiment above, the first connector 6401 is arranged on cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009, and the second connector 6402 are connected to the bottom wall of pre-motor filter room 6031 and extend up through the passage 6406 in filter 6032,6033.

In this embodiment, the first connector 6401 includes gripping member 6420.Gripping member 6420 is included with pivot side Formula is connected to each other and is connected to the first jaw member 6421 and the second jaw member 6422 of corresponding pole 6423 and 6424.Pincers Mouth component 6421 and 6422 is also pivotally connected to the bottom of drive rod 6425.Storehouse release actuator 6409 includes being arranged on Contact member 6426 at the other end of drive rod 6425, and the biasing bullet of boost contact member 6426 and drive rod 6425 Spring 6427.

The mesh component 6428 that second connector part 6402 includes being arranged on the upper end of support bar 6529 is (shown It is ball element in embodiment).

When cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009 is located on shell 6012 and contact member 6426 is in its raised position (figure When 47a), clamper component 6421 and 6422 surrounds mesh component 6428, suitable so as to which cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009 be locked at Work as position.In the configuration, the first and second connectors 6401 and 6402 be arranged on cyclone chamber 6010 and suction motor 6008 it Between air flow path in.

Cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009 is removed, user can press down on contact member 6426, and this will push down on drive Lever 6425 and cause clamper component 6421 and 6422 be pivoted to its open or unlocked position (Figure 47 b), so as to discharge whirlwind Deduster storehouse component 6009.

In the embodiment illustrated, contact member 6426 is arranged on the lid 6046 of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009, And neighbouring handle 6047.Adjacent to handle positioning user can be allowed to be activated while gripping handle 6047 contact portion 6426 Retaining mechanism 6400.

In this embodiment, the lower end of the first connector 6401 is positioned at the bottom table for including cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009 The top of plane 6530 in face.In the configuration, when cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009 is removed, its lower surface 6531 is substantially flat It is whole.This can allow cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 6009 to lean against on flat surface (such as table top and/or floor).Preferably, if Need, the side wall of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component fully extends downwardly, so that bottom margin is being arranged on cyclone dust collectors storehouse component On locking member below.

With reference to figure 48a and Figure 48 b, with another embodiment of cross section display surface cleaning unit 6004.Surface cleaning Unit 7004 is approximately similar to surface cleaning cells 4, and uses the similar reference symbol with 7000 indexes to mark similar characteristics. The surface cleaning cells include retaining mechanism 7400 for cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 7009 is fixed into suction motor shell 7012。

In this embodiment, retaining mechanism 7400 includes the first connector being positioned in cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 7009 7401, and the second connector 7402 being arranged in motor housing 7012.First connector 7401 is to be arranged on cyclone dust collectors The form of a pair of bars 7440a and 7440b in the bottom plate of storehouse component 7009 provide.Bar 7440a and 7440b can be in retracted positions Horizontal between (Figure 48 b) and extended position (Figure 48 a) to slide, bar 7440a and 7440b are nested in whirlwind in the retracted position In the component of deduster storehouse, bar 7440a and 7440b end 7440a and 7440b extend beyond whirlwind and removed in the extended position The lower edge 7442 of dirt device storehouse component 7009.Bias spring 7443a and 7443b be oriented to corresponding bar 7440a and 7440b pushes extended position to.Therefore, the side wall in cyclone dust collectors storehouse can be extended downwardly to provide the smooth table that can be leaned against on floor Face and protect locking member.

Connector 7402 on shell 7012 is in the form of being configured to receive corresponding bar 7440a, b hole 7444a, b There is provided.

Storehouse release actuator 7409 includes being attached to the contact portion 7426 at the top of connecting rod 7445.Bias spring 7427 Upwardly bias contact portion 7426 and connecting rod 7445.

The bottom of connecting rod 7445 has angled tip 7446.Tip 7446 is configured to be provided adjacent in bar Sloping supporting surface 7447a, b on corresponding gear block 7448a, b on 7440a, b.When contact portion 7426 is pressed by the user When, connecting rod 7445 is pushed down, and supporting surface 7447a, b is pushed at tip 7446.Due to supporting surface 7447a, b Tilt, connecting rod 7445 moves downward the cross-direction shrinkage motion for being transformed into bar 7440a, b, so that bar 7440a, b retract simultaneously And end 7441a, b is exited from their corresponding aperture 7444a, b, and then unlock cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 7009.

Again cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 7009 is attached, can trigger actuator 7409, pin 7440a, b is retracted, whirlwind Deduster storehouse component 7009 can be located on motor housing 7012, and actuator 7409 can be released.

Cyclone chamber

Hereafter the description to cyclone chamber, its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with it is disclosed herein Any combination or sub-portfolio of any other feature use.According to the embodiment, dust room and/or cyclone chamber door can be by revolving Wind deduster storehouse component internal and it can be scheduled in the locking inside cyclone chamber in closing position.Actuator may be provided at whirlwind On any required part of deduster storehouse component, and it may be provided at the position of close handle on the component of cyclone dust collectors storehouse or set Put on the handle of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

With reference to figure 49 to Figure 53, in the embodiment illustrated, cyclone chamber 10 extend along cyclone dust collectors axis 38 and The second end wall 40 for being axially spaced including the first end wall 39, with the first end wall 39 and the first and second end walls 39,40 it Between the side wall 41 of substantially cylindrical that extends.Optionally, some or all of cyclone dust removal wall can be with dust locular wall Partly, the part of the outer surface for partially overlapping and/or surface cleaning cells being formed of suction motor shell wall.As other one Kind selection, in some instances, some or all of cyclone dust removal wall can be different from the other parts of surface cleaning cells. In the embodiment illustrated, cyclone chamber 10 is arranged to cyclone dust collectors configuration that is substantially vertical, reversing.Alternatively Selection, cyclone chamber may be configured as another configuration, including make at least one of air intake and air outlet slit or both direction The top positioning of the cyclone chamber, or it is arranged to cyclone dust collectors horizontally or diagonally.

In the embodiment illustrated, cyclone chamber 10 includes cyclone dust collectors air intake 42 and cyclone dust collectors air goes out Mouth 43.Cyclone chamber 10 preferably also includes at least one dust and dirt outlet 44, and the dust and fragment separated with air-flow can be gone out by this Mouth leaves cyclone chamber 10.Whilst it is preferred that largely or entirely dust leaves cyclone chamber, but some dusts via dust and dirt outlet It may fall in the base end wall 40 of cyclone chamber 10 and/or cyclone chamber can be left via air outlet slit 43 by air.

Preferably, cyclone dust collectors air intake 42 be positioned against cyclone chamber 10 one end (in shown example, For lower end), and can be positioned adjacent to corresponding cyclone chamber end wall 40.Alternatively, cyclone dust collectors air intake 42 another opening position that may be provided in cyclone chamber 10.

With reference to figure 49, in the embodiment illustrated, air intake 42 includes upstream or arrival end 45, and (it can be couple to soft Pipe 7 or other suitable conduits) and the downstream 46 (Figure 50) that is spaced apart with upstream end 45.In shown configuration, whirlwind Deduster storehouse component 9 can be removed from surface cleaning cells 4, such as to be cleaned or be emptied, and flexible pipe 7 is still kept with top 2 Together.This can allow user to remove cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 and need not pull down or take apart flexible pipe 7.Alternatively select To select, the downstream of flexible pipe 7 can be couple to cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9, to cause when removing cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, flexible pipe Downstream moved together with the component of cyclone dust collectors storehouse.

Air intake 42 limits inlet axis 47 and has inlet diameter 48 (Figure 50).Air intake 42 along be orthogonal into The cross-sectional area that the plane of mouth axis 47 obtains can be described as the cross-sectional area or flow area of air intake 42.Preferably, air Entrance 42 is located so that the air for flowing out downstream is shown greatly tangential way relative to the side wall 41 of cyclone chamber 10 and advanced, and Advanced preferably near the side wall 41 of cyclone chamber 10.

The periphery of air intake 42 limits the shape of cross section of air intake.The shape of cross section of air intake can be appointed Anticipate suitable shape.In shown example, air intake has generally annular or circular shape of cross section, the shape With diameter 48.Optionally, the diameter 48 can between about 0.25 inch and about 5 inches or more, preferably at about 1 inch and Between about 5 inches, more preferably between about 0.75 and 2 inch or between about 1.5 inches and about 3 inches, and most preferably Ground is about 2 to 2.5 inches or between about 1 to 1.5 inch.Alternatively, the shape of cross section of air intake can To be another shape, including such as ellipse, square and rectangle, rather than circular.

Air can leave cyclone chamber 10 via air outlet slit 43.Optionally, cyclone dust collectors air outlet slit can be positioned on rotation In one of air compartment end wall, and in shown example, it is positioned at air intake 42 in same one end, and air intake 42 can adjacent end wall 40 position or be positioned at end wall 40.In shown example, cyclone dust collectors air outlet slit 43 includes Vortex finder 49.In shown example, longitudinal cyclone dust collectors axis 38 is aligned with the orientation of vortex finder.As Another option, cyclone dust collectors air outlet slit 43 can be spaced apart with cyclone dust collectors air intake 42, and position can court To the other end of cyclone chamber 10.

In the embodiment illustrated, the shape of cross section of air outlet slit 43 is generally circular, and limits air outlet slit Diameter 51 (Figure 50).Optionally, the cross-sectional area of cyclone dust collectors air outlet slit 43 or flow area can be empty in cyclone dust collectors Between about 50% to about the 150% of the cross-sectional area of gas entrance 42, and between about 60% to 90% and about 70% to 80%, and And preferably substantially equal to cyclone dust collectors air intake area.In the configuration, air outlet slit diameter 51 can be with air intake Diameter 48 is about the same.

When being combined with any other embodiment, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 can have any particular design, and can make With any number of cyclone chamber and dust storage chamber.It is hereafter the description to the illustration feature of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component, these features Any one of can be used alone or with any combination or sub-portfolio of any other feature disclosed herein use.

Screen cloth

Hereafter the description to screen cloth, its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with disclosed herein What any combination of his feature or sub-portfolio use.

Optionally, screen cloth or other kinds of filter member may be provided on cyclone dust collectors air outlet slit 43 to help Prevent fine hair, the end of a thread and other fragments from being left via air outlet slit.With reference to figure 50, in shown example, screen cloth 50 is determined Position is connected to vortex finder 49 at air outlet slit 43.In Figure 50, the screen cloth shown has mesh, but is clear Chu Qijian, mesh has been omitted in other figures.The substantially cylindrical, but in other implementations in the embodiment illustrated of screen cloth 50 There can be any suitable shape in example.Optionally, screen cloth 50 can be removed from vortex finder 49.

Optionally, screen cloth 50 can be sized to have and be more than, less or approximately equal to the cross-sectional area of air outlet slit 43 Cross-sectional area.With reference to figure 50, in shown example, the diameter 52 of screen cloth 43, which is less than, provides cyclone dust collectors air outlet slit The diameter 51 of 43 conduit of vortex finder 49.In the configuration, table of the radial surface 53 of screen cloth 50 from vortex finder 49 Face 54 is radially offset with offset distance 55.It is inclined by being provided between the surface 53,54 of screen cloth 50 and vortex finder 49 Gap 55 is moved, can help to provide relatively tranquiler region in cyclone chamber 10 (i.e. with the air stream turbulence and/or stratiform reduced The region of air-flow).Its may additionally facilitate in cyclone chamber treated air to vortex finder advance and meanwhile less with The air for entering cyclone chamber via air intake mixes, so as to reduce dust around the processing in cyclone chamber and directly proceed to The possibility of air outlet slit.The surface 53 of neighbouring screen cloth 50, which provides relatively tranquiler flow area, can help so that air more holds Change places and flow through screen cloth 50 and enter in vortex finder 49, this can help to reduce the back-pressure in air flow path.Reducing back-pressure can Help to improve the efficiency of cyclone chamber and/or can help to reduce for producing and/or maintaining the horizontal electric power of desired suction will Ask.

In the embodiment illustrated, screen cloth 50 has the diameter of constant.Alternatively, screen cloth 50 Diameter can vary along its length.For example, screen cloth can be generally conical shape and (can be spaced apart towards its upper end with vortex finder 49 End) narrow.The inner cross-sectional area of screen cloth can be the 60% to 90% of the cross-sectional area of air intake, and preferably Ground is the 70% to 80% of the cross-sectional area of air intake.

Dust and dirt exports

Be hereafter to cyclone dust collectors dust and dirt outlet description, its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with Any combination or sub-portfolio of any other feature disclosed herein use.

Cyclone chamber 10 can be connected by any appropriate mode with dust storage chamber.Preferably, as illustrated, dust storage chamber 11 exists Outside cyclone chamber 10, and preferably have at least partially or fully laterally around the side wall 56 of cyclone chamber 10.Make cyclone chamber 10 are nested in the overall dimension for reducing cyclone dust collectors storehouse component can be helped in dust storage chamber 11 at least in part.Cyclone chamber side wall 41 It can overlapped around one or more positions on its periphery (for example, three positions) with side wall 56.

In the embodiment illustrated, dust and dirt outlet 44 connects with cyclone chamber 10 and dust storage chamber 11.Optionally, dust and dirt exports 44 axially and/or angularly can be spaced apart with cyclone dust collectors air intake.Preferably, cyclone dust collectors dust and dirt outlet 44 Towards the end positioning relative with cyclone dust collectors air intake 42 of cyclone chamber 10.Cyclone dust collectors dust and dirt outlet 44 can be Any kind of opening, and can be connected with dust storage chamber to allow dust and fragment leaves cyclone chamber 10 and enters dust storage chamber 11。

In shown example, cyclone dust collectors dust and dirt outlet 44 is in cyclone dust collectors side wall 41 and upper cyclone dust removal Device end wall 39 is the form of the groove on border, and is positioned against the upper end of cyclone chamber 10.Alternatively, in other realities To apply in example, dust and dirt outlet can have other any suitable configurations, and another opening position that may be provided in cyclone chamber, Including (such as) as the annular gap between the side wall of cyclone chamber and an end wall or as arrester plate or other are suitable Component.

Dust storage chamber 11 can have any appropriate configuration.With reference to figure 50, in shown example, dust storage chamber 11 includes the One end wall 57, the second end wall 58 and the side wall 56 extended therebetween.

To be advantageous to empty dust storage chamber 11, end wall 57, at least one of 58 or both can be opened.Similarly, cyclone chamber One or both of end wall 39 and 40 can be opened, to allow user to empty fragment from cyclone chamber.With reference to figure 50, shown In example, upper dust storage chamber end wall 57 forms one, lower dust collecting room end wall 58 and lower cyclone chamber end with upper cyclone dust collectors end wall 39 Wall 40 forms one, and both can together open and form a part for openable bottom door 59.Door 59 can be in closing position (figure 51) moved between open position (Figure 52).When door 59 is opened, both cyclone chamber 10 and dust storage chamber 11 can empty simultaneously.Make For another option, the end wall of dust storage chamber 11 and cyclone chamber 10 is without integrally formed with each other, and dust storage chamber 11 can be independently of Cyclone chamber 10 is opened.

Preferably, openable door 59 can be fixed on its closing position, be opened until by user.Any conjunction can be used in door 59 Suitable breech lock or retention mechanism remains closed.

Interior door fastening system

Hereafter the description to interior door fastening system, its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with herein Any combination or sub-portfolio of any other disclosed feature use.

As described above for the elaboration of the retaining mechanism of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9, provided for external locking mechanism internal Locking or bolt lock mechanism can be preferable.Therefore, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 may be provided with interior latch mechanism so that door 59 to be consolidated It is scheduled on its closing position.The bolt lock mechanism may include inside air flow path and can be locked to vortex finder or air flow path Other parts component.

With reference to figure 51, in the embodiment illustrated, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 includes latch mechanism 75.Gunlock Structure 75 includes latch member 76 (Figure 53).Latch member 76 is connected to the lid of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 by pivot fitting 77 546, and can be pivoted (Figure 51) around axis 78.Alternatively, latch member 76 may be connected to cyclone dust collectors Another part of storehouse component 9, including (such as) upper wall 39.

In shown example, latch member 76 includes the first arm 79 extended substantially horizontally and extended generally vertically Second arm 80.First arm 79 includes being configured to the contact member 81 pressed by user.Set between the first arm 79 and upper wall 39 Bias spring 82 is equipped with, it causes the first arm 79 to upwardly bias.

Second arm 80 includes the mesh component 83 in convex form, the engageable shoulder block 84 of the projection and keeps it in sieve On the upper end of net 50.Although being shown as a part for screen cloth 50, shoulder block 84 may be provided on any appropriate component, including (such as) be arranged on screen cloth 50 end insert or extended element.Door 59 by hinge 85 be attached to storehouse component 9 and It is pivoted to its open position (Figure 52).

When latch member 76 is in shown out position, projection 83 engages shoulder block 84, and door 59 is maintained at closing position. When contact member 87 is depressed by user, the second arm 80 pivots away from shoulder block 74 (as illustrated, counterclockwise), and raised 83 are spaced apart with shoulder 84.When projection 83 is spaced apart with shoulder 84, door 59 is freely opened.

Preferably, projection 83 is angled, so that during the closure of proper door 59, shoulder 84 can somewhat promote projection 83 to the right, so It automatically returns to left side via bias spring 82 and depresses contact portion 87 without user to allow door 59 to be lockable afterwards.

Preferably, as illustrated, contact portion 87 positions adjacent to handle 547, and it is more preferably located on handle portion 548 Under.In this position, user can trigger latch mechanism 75, while with being hold by one hand handle 548.

It should be appreciated that actuator may be provided at the opening position of replacement, and closure is fixed on available for by openable lid In part.For example, cyclone dust collectors can be reversing or one-way flow cyclone dust collectors, and vortex finder can be opened A part for the lid opened.

Flexible air-flow stock

According to the one side of teachings described herein (its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with this Any combination of any other feature disclosed in text or sub-portfolio use), top 2 can be configured as airflow duct and bendable It is bent to be configured with adapting to different uses.

With reference to figure 2, bobbin winoler 107 is provided with top 2, to keep electric wire when vacuum cleaner is not used.Coiling Device 107, which includes the upper winding member 108 being spaced apart from each other and lower winding member 109, electric wire, to be coiled up around it.It is preferred that Ground, bobbin winoler 107 are configured so that both winding member 108 and lower winding member 109 are installed to stem portion 101 With one of lower stem portion 102 and do not separated by hinge 103.This can reduce electric wire interference hinge 103 operation can Can property, and can help to maintain when reconfiguring top 2 between fixation between winding member 108 and lower winding member 109 Every.In the embodiment illustrated, bobbin winoler 107 is arranged on lower stem portion 102, on surface cleaning head 3 and hinge 103 Between.Alternatively, winding member 108,109 may be provided on stem portion 101, or in surface cleaning apparatus At other upper any correct positions.

In shown example, upper stem portion 101 is with lower stem portion 102 by hinge member 103 with machinery side Formula connects with fluid application.The bending of stock 100 is set to help to position lower stem portion so as to preferably with of the whole family via hinge 103 Other barriers on below the tool and surface to be cleaned of covering.Bending configuration also assists in the upright configuration reduction for top The center of gravity of surface cleaning apparatus 1.

Hinge 103 is pivotally connected the upper and lower part of stock.It should be appreciated that in addition to being connected by pivot fitting, Upper and lower part can be connected in a manner of movable.It will be further understood that various types of pivot fittings can be used, and top With bottom can direct airflow connection each other, or can be by the flexible pipe or class that extend between the upper as illustrated in Figure 54 Connected each other in a manner of airflow connection like component.

With reference to figure 54, in shown example, hinge member 103 includes upper yoke shape component 110, the upper yoke shape component 110 are pivotally connected to lower yoke shape component 111 so that upper yoke shape component 110 can pivot around hinge axes 112.Yoke shape structure Part 110,111 provides constructive mechanical connection between upper stem portion 101 and lower stem portion 102.Yoke shape component 110,111 It can be formed by any appropriate material, including (such as) plastics and metal.

Optionally, to provide airflow connection between upper stem portion 101 and lower stem portion 102, hinge 103 may include Internal fluid channels.With reference to figure 54, in shown example, hinge 103 includes the inside in the form of flexible hose component 113 Fluid passage, it is positioned in yoke shape component 110,111 and the downstream 114 of lower stem portion 102 is connected into upper length The upstream end 115 of bar part 101.Optionally, flexible pipe 113 can extend and/or flexible.Preferably, the component of flexible pipe 113 can by with The identical material of flexible pipe 7 is formed, and can have the characteristic roughly the same with flexible pipe 7.Optionally, fluid passage component can position In the outside of yoke shape component 110,111, without being located in yoke shape component 110,111.

Preferably, flexible pipe 113 has with the diameter of upper stem portion 101 and the flow area of lower stem portion 102 substantially Identical inside diameter (such as flow area), to cause flexible pipe 113 neither to narrow or with other in upright or bending configuration Mode compressed air stream path.

Alternatively, with reference to figure 59, different from the use of flexible pipe 113, hinge 103 may include that arbitrarily other are suitable The flexible or removable airflow duct of type, such flexible pipe can maintain stem portion in both upright and bending configurations Air-flow between 101 and lower stem portion 102.For example, hinge may include not extensible pipe 116, or usable swirling eddy Joint, and without using flexible tube section.

Hinge 103 can move between stand up position (Fig. 9 and Figure 57) and one or more bending positions (Figure 10 and Figure 58) It is dynamic.When hinge 103 is in first position (such as stand up position), upper stem portion 101 and lower stem portion 102 are substantially each other Alignment, for example, it each has the longitudinal axis, these axis are substantially parallel to one another and parallel to upper axis 18.Although as shown in the figure Upper stem portion and lower stem portion are also for substantially coaxially to each other, but in other embodiments, they can be offset from one another and nothing Need coaxial.

With reference to figure 57, the first position is maintained to preferably hinge by biasing or locking member 117, so that proper lock is nibbled That closes to be applied to the handle of handle 17 forwardly and rearwardly mobile can be transferred to the second stem portion 102 and is transferred to connection To the second stem portion 102 surface cleaning head 3 when, upper stem portion 101 is kept preferably relative to lower stem portion 102 In fixed angle position.

In use, hinge 103 can be unlocked or discharged from first position, and upper stem portion 101 is movable to one Or multiple second or bending position, wherein handle 17 preferably rotate forward.Optionally, lock is positively retained at unlocked position, so that Proper when be used to move surface cleaning head, upper stem portion can rotate freely relative to lower stem portion.

As illustrated in Figure 60 and Figure 61, it is releasable for discharging or unlocking that handle 17 preferably includes actuator 118 Hinge 103.For example, actuator 118 may include the button or hinge that can be started during use by user in vacuum cleaner Release member 119.It should be appreciated that actuator 118 there can be any types, and any opening position is can be positioned on, and preferably It is arranged on handle 17 or upper stem portion 101, and preferably near handle or on handle.

When user depresses hinge release member 119, for hinge 103 to be fixed on to holding member or the locking of first position Component 117 departs from, so as to allow hinge to rotate or pivot.As hinge rotates, the first stem portion 101 be movable to relative to Multiple angle positions of second stem portion 102.Optionally, hinge 103 can given sets of numbers indexing angular position it Between rotate, and be locked to one of which.Alternatively, after initial unblock, the rotation of hinge 103 can be to connect It is continuous variable, so as to allow the first stem portion to be moved to the not limited number of angle position relative to the second stem portion (for example, being freely rotatable).

In shown example, hinge 103 can unlock, and stock can flex without and significantly interfere with air-flow and pass through top 2, and without disconnecting upper stem portion 101, lower stem portion 102, flexible pipe 7, handle 17 or flexible pipe 113.

With reference to figure 61, the hinge release button 119 on handle 17 is connected to the inside that can be moved in the shell of handle 17 and slided Dynamic component 120.The lower end adjoining terminal block 121 of sliding component 120, terminal block 121 are arranged on the downstream of stem portion 101 On 122, and it is connected to the upper end 123 of the connecting rod 124 of the outside of stem portion 101.Sliding component 120 abuts but not coupling Terminal block 121 is connected to, this is advantageous to handle 17 and separated with upper stem portion 101 (for example, as described herein).

With reference to figure 62, terminal block 121 can slide relative to upper stem portion 101, so as to by the pressure of hinge release button 119 Under be converted to the axial translation of connecting rod 124.Connecting rod 124 is in bar shell 125 between handle 17 and hinge 103, Yu Shang The outside of long bar segment 101 extends downwardly.Bar shell may be additionally configured to adapt to one or more electric wire 126 or other conductive structures Part.Alternatively, actuator lever 124 can be located at the inside of upper stem portion in air flow path.Therefore, lock system is accommodated The driving of system or the conduit of connecting elements can also accommodate supply line.This arrival end that flexible pipe and stock are switched in flexible pipe leads to It is particularly useful in the case of electricity.

In the embodiment illustrated, the lower end 127 of connecting rod 124 acts on the corresponding connection being arranged on hinge 103 The upper end 128 of bar 128.Articulated mast 129 is couple to the collar member for the upper end for being slidably couple to hinge 103 130.Collar member 130 is configured to conciliate in locked position (Figure 57) relative to the upper conduit portion 131 (Figure 57) of hinge 103 Axially slided between lock position (Figure 58).

With reference to figure 57, in the embodiment illustrated, collar member 130 includes a pair of the arms 132 extended generally downward, hinge There is an arm 132 every side of chain 103.Each arm 132 includes being couple to the upper end 133 of collar and has lock portion 135 Lower end 134 (see also Figure 54).Each lock portion 135 is configured to be formed at upper yoke shape component 110 and lower yoke shape component Slide (being shown in Figure 57 and Figure 58 with dotted line) in respective channel 136 between 111, with allow hinge 103 to pivot and by It is maintained at and keeps (one end for being positioned against passage 136) in recess 137 uprightly to be configured so as to which hinge 103 is locked at into its.

With reference to figure 57, when hinge 103 is locked, each lock portion 135 is nested in its corresponding holding recess 137, And the interference between lock portion 135 and the shoulder portion 138 (see also Figure 58) for keeping recess 137 prevents hinge 103 from rotating. To depart from the retaining mechanism, user can by lower hinge release button 119, this by downward drive connection bar 124,129, so as to Lower propulsion collar member 130 (as shown in the figure) is so that each lock portion 135 keeps recess 137 to discharge from it, and will lock Part 135 is positioned in passage 136.In the position, upper yoke shape component 110 can rotate forward relative to lower yoke shape component 111. In the embodiment illustrated, lock portion 135 can be in passage 136 slidably, so as to allow hinge 103 substantially freely to revolve Turn.Alternatively, each passage may include one or more extra holding recesses to allow hinge locknig one Individual or multiple rotation positions.

Optionally, collar member 130 can bias to its top or locked position.It can be used any appropriate biasing member will Collar member promotes to its locked position.With reference to figure 57, in shown example, hinge locknig mechanism includes spring 139, should Spring be arranged on upper yoke shape component 110 on and the flange 140 on the arm 132 of upper yoke shape component 110 and collar member 130 it Between extend.Spring 139, which is oriented to will be generally axial bias force, to be applied on arm 132, so as to boost these arms and Collar member 130.In the configuration, when hinge 103 rotate so that lock portion 135 it is its corresponding keep recess 137 it is right On time, the bias force of spring 139 will cause lock portion 135 to be moved upwardly into holding recess 137, so as to automatically will Hinge 103 is locked at stand up position.Spring 139 may be selected, to be enough automatically to engage by the bias force that spring 139 applies Hinge locknig mechanism but it can be overcome by user when depressing hinge release button 119 to discharge hinge 103.

Alternatively, the retaining mechanism of any other type can be used and/or suitably discharge actuator.Separately Outside, although being shown as allowing long bar component to pivot forward relative to lower long bar component, hinge can be configured to allow length Bar component pivots backward also relative to lower long bar component.

In shown example, bar shell 125 is positioned in the outer surface of upper stem portion 101 on the outside of air flow path On.It is accessible and actuator can be helped prevent to be polluted or damage by the dust in air-flow or fragment that this can assist in keeping air flow path It is bad.Alternatively, some or all of hinge release actuator mechanism including bar 124 and shell 125 It can be positioned in air flow path.

Optionally, upper yoke shape component 110 may include detachable cover plate 141 (Figure 54), and it can be positioned so that covering spring 139th, one or more of other parts of locking member 135 and retaining mechanism.Similarly, bar shell 125 may include removable The cover plate 142 removed is with guard bar 124 and electric wire 126.Preferably, cover plate 141,142 is dismountable is covered with allowing user to access Component.Alternatively, cover plate 141,142 needs not to be detachable.

Alternatively, different from providing flexible pipe or permitting other catheter components of air-flow by hinge, top It may be configured such that stem portion is replaced by the one section of flexible pipe extended between handle and lower stem portion 102.At this In configuration, it is possible to provide hinge can be used so as to which lower stem portion 102 is mechanically coupled into handle 17 in constructive elements Chain is pivotally connected to lower long bar component.In the configuration, hinge be without including single airflow duct, because from handle The flexible pipe of 17 extensions can be directly coupled to lower stem portion.

With reference to figure 63 and Figure 64, there is provided another embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus 8001.In this embodiment, upper length Bar part 101 is replaced by the flexible pipe 8143 in such as structural channel component 8144 of constructive elements.Surface cleaning fills Put 8001 and be generally similar to surface cleaning apparatus 1, and use the similar reference symbol with 8000 indexes to mark similar components.

In this embodiment, channel component 8144 can be the substantially U extended between handle 8017 and hinge 8103 The conduit of shape.Hinge 8103 can be approximately similar to hinge 103, and similar retaining mechanism and actuator can be used, by making Connecting rod etc. is laterally run downwards or optionally run in channel component 8144 to trigger hinge 8103.In the configuration, Channel component 8144 can carry all mechanical loads between handle 8017 and hinge 8103.

Flexible pipe 8143 can be identical with flexible pipe 8007, or alternatively can be different.Optionally, flexible pipe 8143 Upstream end can be releasably connecting to lower stem portion 8102, and can be when disassembling for the cleaning above floor (directly use or be connected to auxiliary cleaning tool-referring to Figure 63).

In other alternate embodiment, lower stock can also be replaced by such as structural channel component of constructive elements 8144, and single flexible pipe can extend along the length of both upper constructive elements and lower constructive elements.These constructive elements Mechanical support is provided so that handle is drivingly connected to surface cleaning head, and flexible pipe can be positioned on therebetween.For example, this A little constructive elements can optionally intersect a pair of relative bars of supporting.The upstream end of flexible pipe can connect in a removable manner To be used in the cleaning mode above floor.

Connector in top

Hereafter the description to connector, its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with it is disclosed herein Any combination or sub-portfolio of any other feature use.

According to this aspect, one or more parts of surface cleaning apparatus are detachable and/or reconfigurable.On for example, At least one of stem portion 101, lower stem portion 102, handle 17, surface cleaning head 3 and hinge 103 can be dismantled each other Come (as shown in this article).This can be by providing detachable coupler or connector 146 (referring to figure between the part on top 5) complete.There is provided detachable connector 146 can allow top to reconfigure and can promote or realize multiple different operating moulds Formula or configuration.Preferably, connector 146 includes at least one releasable breech lock 147 (referring to Fig. 2 and Fig. 5) or holding member, institute State component to can be used for connector being fixed on latched position, until breech lock is released by a user or is triggered.Optionally, breech lock 147 can It is identical and can to its locking or the position of engagement bias.

Preferably, as described above, at least some in connector 146 between the part of vacuum cleaner can be mutually (for example, the downstream of one may be connected to the upstream end for taking any one in part apart) is changed and/or interconnects, to allow vacuum cleaning A part (such as upstream end of handle 17) for device is effectively connected to multiple other parts (such as upper long bar portion of vacuum cleaner Divide 101, surface cleaning head 3 and one or more accessory tools).Optionally, connector 146 can be in the part of vacuum cleaner Between machinery, air-flow and/or electrical connection are provided.

Optionally, connector 146 can be included coordinating Part I 148 and coordinate two parts of Part II 149 to connect Connect device (see, for example, Figure 55, Figure 55 a and Figure 56).Preferably, connector 146 is configured so that any one connector 146 Part I 148 can be couple to the Part II 149 of any connector 146, so as to provide interconnection between these connectors Property.In shown example, between i) handle and upper stem portion, ii) between stem portion and hinge, iii) under it is long Connector 146 between bar part and surface cleaning head can be interconnected amongst one another (Fig. 5).

Optionally, with reference to figure 65, hose cuff connector 146 between the upstream end of flexible pipe 7 and handle 17 can also be with Some or all of other connectors 146 on top 2 compatibility, to cause the upstream end of flexible pipe 7 to may be coupled directly to stock Downstream, surface cleaning head 3 and/or times that can be configured to be connected to handle 17 and/or stem portion 100 of part 100 What his accessory or aid.Alternatively, the connector between flexible pipe and handle with surface cleaning without filling Other connectors put are compatible.

With reference to figure 54, show the interface between upper stem portion 101 and hinge 103 is adapted to top 2 One example of partial connector 146.Although having explained in detail the coupling, it is to be understood that, other portions of vacuum cleaner / coupling of the connection 46 optionally between upper stem portion 101 and hinge 103 it is identical, it is as described herein to provide Interchangeability and reconfiguration options.In the embodiment illustrated, connector 146 allows stem portion 101 with dismountable Mode is connected to hinge 103, and provides air-flow, electrical connectivity and structural connectivity therebetween., will in shown example Upper stem portion 101 separates from upper yoke piece 110 to be caused between air flow path and surface cleaning head 3 and surface cleaning cells 4 Electrical connection separate.

In the embodiment illustrated, connector 146 is the component for the feature for including the first conduit portion 150 (Figure 55 a), First conduit portion 150 includes nested parts 151, and nested parts 151 are sized to be received in corresponding second conduit part Divide in 152.In shown example, two conduit portion cooperations are to form a part for air flow path.Optionally, nesting part Divide 151 can be sized to be snugly received in the second conduit 152 and/or provided with packing ring or other suitable sealing structures Part, make it that the connection is substantially airtight.Offer, which is tightly connected, to help prevent air to be inhaled into air flow path at connector In.

Preferably, there is provided at least one holding member by the first conduit portion to be fixed to the second conduit portion.Keep Component can be configured to resistance can be in the expection axial load being applied to during use in connection of vacuum cleaner.Shown Embodiment in, holding member includes releasable latch member 147, and releasable latch member 147 makes nested parts in engagement 151 are maintained in the second conduit portion 152.To make upper stem portion 101 be separated from hinge 103, the releasable breech lock 147 of user. Preferably, breech lock 147 biases to its closure or engaging portion, to help prevent upper stock to be undesirably fallen off from hinge.

In addition to mechanical holding member, connector also optionally includes electrical connection and/or mechanically connected, to promote to activate The transmission of the operation of device and other machines component and electric power or control signal.Optionally, connector 146 may include any appropriate Electrical coupler.Preferably, the electrical coupler is configured so that it is nibbled automatically when conduit portion 151,152 is connected to each other Close, and automatically disengaged when conduit portion 151,152 separates each other, without individually actuating.Alternatively, should Electrical coupler can activate independently of air-flow/structural connectivity.

In the embodiment illustrated, the electrical coupler is included in the electrical socket 153 (Figure 55 a) on stem portion 101 With the cooperation electrical prongs 154 (Figure 55 a) on hinge 103.When connector 146 separates (Figure 55 a), male electrical connector (for example, Electrical prongs 154) exposure, and when conduit portion connects, pin 154 is received within corresponding female electric connector such as electrical socket In 135 (Figure 55).Preferably, upstream end is provided with female connectors.

Preferably, at least some other groups for being configured to include actuator and surface cleaning apparatus in connector 146 The part of part, to help the feature of the holding surface cleaning device when surface cleaning apparatus is configured to different cleaning configuration. For example, the upstream end of handle 17 may include to be configured to be engaged on the connecting rod 129 on upper yoke shape component 110 and collar 130 A part for hinge relieving mechanism together.In the configuration, handle 17 may be coupled directly to hinge 103, while keep hinge Release button 119 unlocks the ability of hinge 103.

In the embodiment illustrated, when being attached to hinge 103 or being disassembled from hinge 103, upper long bar component 101 It can remain powered on and/or powered.The mother socket 153 of closing is provided on the upper stem portion 103 of energization and in hinge member Exposed male plug pin 154 is provided on 103 any other devices of compatible coupler (and/or with), can help to reduce user and connect The risk of the electrification connector of exposure is touched, thus can help to reduce the risk of electric shock.Alternatively, electrical coupler can It is configured to that there is pin on the upper stem portion of energization, and there is corresponding socket on hinge.Preferably, if made With the configuration, then pin can be provided with suitable interlocking or blocking mechanism, to be covered when upper long bar component disassembles from hinge Pin and/or make its power-off, this can help the risk for reducing electric shock.

Although in an illustrated embodiment, all connections are all shown as interchangeable, alternatively, these Only some can be interchangeable each other in connection.This can make the possible configuration of vacuum cleaner be limited to one group of predetermined configuration.

Flexible pipe

With reference to figure 1, flexible pipe 7 can be any conjunction that fluid communication can be provided between handle 17 and surface cleaning cells 4 Suitable flexible pipe.Flexible pipe 7 can have any appropriate diameter, including for example between about 0.5 inch and 3 inches, and at some It can be more than in configuration 3 inches (for example, in the case where surface cleaning apparatus is configured as industry or store-type vacuum cleaner).

Flexible pipe can be the flexible pipe that length is fixed.If flexible pipe has regular length, its length may be selected, to cause it Surface cleaning cells are extended to from handle when surface cleaning cells are installed on top, and are unlikely to oversize so that interference The use of vacuum cleaner.

Alternatively, flexible pipe can extend and can extend to extended length from retraction length.If flexible pipe can Extend, then it can be sized to so that it can substantially prolong in its retraction length between handle and surface cleaning cells Stretch, longer extended length is then may extend into when surface cleaning cells separate with top.Optionally, flexible pipe 7 can be configured Into causing the ratio of retraction length and extended length about 1:3 and about 1:Between 10 or more, and it can be about 1:7.

Optionally, flexible pipe 7 can be extended with elastic type and may be biased to its retraction length.This can be helped in surface cleaning Unit 4 makes flexible pipe 7 be maintained in its retraction length when being installed to top 2, and can reduce flexible pipe 7 pull on floor or with The possibility of the operation of other modes interference vacuum cleaner.

Optionally, any appropriate detachable connector (including those described herein connector) can be used, by flexible pipe 7 One or both ends be releasably connecting to air flow path by vacuum cleaner.Offer, which is detachably connected, can allow to use The one or both ends of family dismounting flexible pipe are to be safeguarded to remove tamper and/or be checked.This may also allow for flexible pipe The part of different burnishers or surface cleaning apparatus is connected to, and can be allowed different flexible pipes in a manner of interchangeable It is used in vacuum cleaner.

Optionally, the one or both ends of flexible pipe 7 can be couple to vacuum cleaning in a manner of movable and/or rotatably The other parts of device.Rotatable connection is provided between flexible pipe and the other parts of vacuum cleaner and may be such that vacuum cleaner Part (such as handle portion) diverse location (such as when for cleaning above floor) can be being maneuvered to, without distorting Flexible pipe otherwise damages flexible pipe.

With reference to figure 65, in the embodiment illustrated, the upstream of flexible pipe 7 or arrival end are couple to using hose cuff 155 The downstream of handle.Optionally, hose cuff 155 can be configured to allow flexible pipe relative to rotatable handle.

With reference to figure 1 and Figure 28, in the embodiment illustrated, the downstream of flexible pipe 7 is by including a rotatable coupling The flexible pipe coupler 156 of head is installed to surface cleaning cells 4.In the configuration, the downstream 157 of coupler 156 is with rotatable Mode is connected to surface cleaning cells 4 and can rotated around axis 158.The upstream end 159 of connector 156 is with non-rotatable side Formula is couple to the downstream of flexible pipe 7.In alternative embodiments, the connector at the upstream end of coupler 156 is alternatively rotatable 's.

Flexible pipe coupler can be any appropriate component, including such as upright tube and bending conduit.If flexible pipe coupling It is upright tube to connect device, then the rotary shaft of its upstream and downstream coupling can be parallel to each other and/or coaxial.Alternatively select Select, if flexible pipe coupler is bending, the rotary shaft of its upstream and downstream rotary connector can be angled each other.Rotation Angle between axle can be between about 45 ° and about 135 ° between about 10 ° and about 170 °, and preferably.Shown In example, flexible pipe coupler is bending conduit or elbow formula conduit, and wherein the rotary shaft of its upstream and downstream connector is each other in big About 90 °.

Alternatively, different from being provided as single catheter component, flexible pipe coupler can be incorporated into surface Cleaning unit 4 (such as forming entirety with the air intake of air-treatment component), and flexible pipe can be directly and optionally with can Rotation mode is couple to surface cleaning cells 4.

Electrified hose

Hereafter the description to the extensible suction-type flexible pipe of being powered, its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with Used with any combination or sub-portfolio of any other feature disclosed herein.Advantageously, electrified hose can be direct or indirect It is installed to the surface cleaning cells 4 installed in a removable manner and therewith can be removed from base.Therefore, surface cleaning is worked as Unit be used for can manual handling configuration when, electrified hose can still be powered and for give instrument power supply.

Optionally, may include can be in flexible pipe at least one of flexible pipe on vacuum cleaner (flexible pipe 7 and flexible pipe 113) One or more electric conductors (such as electric wire) of electric power and/or control or data-signal are transported between end.Preferably, these are soft At least one of pipe, which can also be, can extend flexible pipe or extended position flexible pipe, and it can stretch when vacuum cleaner is in use state Long (preferably being extended with elastic type), while continuous electrical connection is still provided.Optionally, the conductor in flexible pipe can be limited to transport Electric power, and another suitable instrument can be used to complete for control or the transmission of data-signal.For example, for transmitting control or data The instrument of signal can be radio transmitter, and it can help to reduce the needs for providing the independent data conductor in addition to flexible pipe.

Electric conductor 160 is provided in flexible pipe 7 and/or 113 to allow flexible pipe to transmit telecommunications between downstream at its upstream Number (electric power and/or control signal).Optionally, these conductors could attach to the inner surface (i.e. in air flow path), attached of flexible pipe It is connected to the outer surface of flexible pipe or goes out as shown in figure 67, can merges in the side wall of flexible pipe 7.This can eliminate offer in addition to flexible pipe And/or the needs of independent electric wire or other power transmission devices that are run parallel with flexible pipe.Reduce to external power or control The needs of electric wire can reduce the machine that exposed electric wire is damaged, surprisingly disconnects or otherwise suffer damage during use Meeting.

There is provided in the flexible pipe 7 electric conductor 160 flexible pipe 7 can be allowed to serve as surface cleaning cells 4 (or vacuum cleaner is connected to Any other part of external power source) main between the flexible pipe upstream remainder of vacuum cleaner and optionally only Some electrical connections.Optionally, wherein surface cleaning cells 4 be vacuum cleaner be connected to insertion wall in power line only Have in the configuration of part, flexible pipe 7 may act as main conductivity cell for electric power and/or control signal are transported into surface cleaning head Portion, multiple burnishers, aid, lamp, sensor, electric tool and the upstream end and the mating surface that are connected to flexible pipe 7 The other assemblies that cleaning unit uses.

Electric power is transmitted via flexible pipe 7 to may also allow for flexible pipe being used in burnisher and/or the power supply of other electric tools, This can be eliminated provides single power supply connection or using battery or the needs of air turbine for these instruments.For example, use energization Flexible pipe can allow to power for surface cleaning head 3 in a variety of different cleaning configurations to supply electric power, including wherein surface is clear Clean head 3 be not physically coupled to surface cleaning cells (except via suction-type flexible pipe-see, for example, Fig. 8) directly those match somebody with somebody Put.

Optionally, some or all of top 2 may be additionally configured to include conductor such as electric wire 126 (Figure 54) to transmit Electric power and/or signal.This can help to provide electrical connection between the upstream end of flexible pipe 7 and the other parts of vacuum cleaner.

In the embodiment illustrated, handle 17, upper stem portion 101, hinge 103, lower stem portion 102 and surface are clear Clean head 3 is provided with electrical connection via foregoing connector 146.Electrical connection is provided between the part of epimere 2 allows electric power Surface cleaning head 3 (being, for example, to give rotating brushes assembly power supply) is sent to from upstream hose cuff 155 via top 2, without Need single electric wire or connection.In this embodiment, surface cleaning head 3 (or any other annex or instrument) can connect Powered during to lower stem portion (Fig. 1), upper stem portion (Figure 16) and handle (Fig. 8).

Optionally, surface cleaning cells 4 may include control from wall socket (or be connected to surface cleaning cells it is any its The external power source of his type, including such as external cell) receive supply of electric power master or total on/off electric switch 161.It is preferred that Ground, the supply of electric power that the other assemblies in the control and suck motor 8 of main power switch 161 and surface cleaning cells 4 receive.Optionally Ground, it is possible to provide electrical conduit, so that the rotatable electrical connection between flexible pipe coupler 156 and surface cleaning cells 4 will be total ON/161 is connected to electrified hose 7.Rotatable electrical connection in coupler 156 can be any appropriate connection.

With reference to figure 28, surface cleaning cells 8 include electric cover plate 162 to store and protect coupler 156 and surface cleaning Electrical connection between unit 4.With reference to figure 68, an example of rotatable electrical connection includes being connected to surface cleaning cells 4 and soft A pair of pipe 7 can extending wire 163.When coupler is in alignment position (Figure 69), the regracting of electric wire 163 and can accumulate in The rear of cover plate 162.When coupler 156 pivots (Figure 68), electric wire 163 is extensible to adapt to required extra length.

Alternatively, include being positioned at reference to figure 70 and Figure 71, another embodiment of rotatable electrical connection A pair of energization tracks 164 (for clarity to cut empty display) under cover plate 162.A pair of sliding blocks 165 can be run along track 164 And coupler can be connected to by bracket 166.Bracket 166 can have electric conductivity or can carry electric wire.Sliding block 165 and bracket 166 The other end can be slided into (when coupler 156 is directed at (Figure 70)) from one end (when coupler rotates (Figure 71)).Bracket 166 End may be electrically connected to the end of flexible pipe 7 so that flexible pipe is powered.

Referring again to Figure 28, when master switch 161 disconnects, surface cleaning cells 4 and flexible pipe 7 can power off.When master switch 161 During connection, surface cleaning cells 4 and flexible pipe 7 can be powered.

Optionally, one or more auxiliary electric switches can electrically be positioned at total downstream of ON/161.There is provided One or more auxiliary switches can allow power supply of user's independent control to the different piece of surface cleaning apparatus.These auxiliary are opened Pass can be connected in parallel to each other and/or be one another in series.

With reference to figure 61, in the embodiment illustrated, provided between total power switch 161 and surface cleaning head 3 The accessory power supply switch 167 of electric connection form.In the configuration, can be controlled via auxiliary switch 167 to surface cleaning head 3 Supply of electric power.This allows surface cleaning head 3 to be optionally powered or power off, and surface cleaning cells 4 and suction electricity therein Machine 8 remains powered on.Using auxiliary switch 167, user can trigger surface cleaning head when cleaning surface (such as a carpet) Interior rotating brushes, and rotating brushes can be turned off when cleaning another surface (such as smooth floor), without interrupt surface The suction that cleaning unit 4 is supplied.

Auxiliary switch 167 can be located at any opening position for being electrically connected to total power switch 161 and surface cleaning head 3. In shown embodiment, accessory power supply switch 167 is arranged on handle 17, and generally adjacent handle portion 168.This can permit Family allowable grasps handle 168 while auxiliary switch 167 are triggered.Alternatively, accessory power supply switch is settable In another position, including (such as) on surface cleaning cells, on surface cleaning head, in upper stem portion or lower stock On part, on handle or on the cuff of flexible pipe upstream end or other parts.

In the embodiment illustrated, if switch 167 disconnects, unregulated power provides by handle 17.

Control circuit

Hereafter the description to control circuit, its can be individually used in any surface cleaning apparatus or with it is disclosed herein Any other feature any combination or sub-portfolio use.

Optionally, in addition to the motor for driving rotating brushes, surface cleaning head 3 may also include one or more volumes Outer power supply feature.For example, with reference to figure 3, surface cleaning head 3 may include lamp (such as LED 169) to illuminate the surface to be cleaned. Maybe advantageously user is allowed to retain LED while hair brush motor is optionally turned on or off bright, without increase soft The quantity of the conductor provided in the other parts on pipe 7 or top 2.Optionally, it is possible to provide such on-off circuit：It can allow LED keep power supply but regardless of driving rotating brushes motor state how.Explained suitably below with reference to Figure 72 to Figure 74 One example of on-off circuit.

The on-off circuit 700 according to one embodiment is shown with reference first to Figure 72.On-off circuit 700 includes power supply 702, the One diode 704, the second diode 708, first load 706, diode bridge 722, the load of resistor 718 and second 720.

Power supply 702 provides DC electric power signal.Power supply 702 can be any kind of D/C power.For example, power supply 702 can be with It is battery, receives the AC-DC conversions of the electric power of the D/C power from AC power supplies such as standard mains or any other type Device or adapter.Power supply can be surface cleaning cells 4.

First load 706 can be motor (such as motor of the rotating brushes in driving surface cleaning head 3).First is negative It can be any kind of DC motors to carry 706, such as brushless DC motor, has brush DC motors etc..As illustrated, the first load 706 Connected with the first diode 704 and the second diode 708.The load 706 of first diode 704, first and the second diode 708 Arranged in series is parallel to power supply 702.

Diode bridge 722 includes the diode 710,712,714,714 connected with bridge arrangement.Diode bridge 722 The second load 720 is couple to, as shown in the figure.Second load 720 can be light emitting diode (LED).

In the embodiment illustrated, diode bridge 722 is couple to the second load 720 via resistor 718.At some In the case of, diode bridge 722 may be coupled directly to the second load 720.In some other cases, diode bridge 722 can The second load 720 is couple to via other electric components (for example, inductor, Zener diode etc.).

Diode bridge 722 is parallel to the load 706 of the diode 704, first of power supply 702 and first and the second diode 708 arranged in series.

On-off circuit 700, which is configured so that, can switch on and off the supply of electric power to the first load 706, and negative to second The supply of electric power for carrying 720 is connected all the time.To first load 706 supply of electric power switch on and off using the polarity of power supply 702 as Foundation, as shown in Figure 73 a and Figure 73 b.For convenience, similar assembly is represented with similar Ref. No..

On-off circuit 1700 is shown with reference next to Figure 73 a.On-off circuit 1700 shows the electricity of Figure 72 on-off circuit 700 Flow graph, wherein power supply 1702 be connected so that the side of the positive electrode of the power supply on the anode 1704a of the first diode 1704 and Negative side is on the negative electrode 1708b of the second diode 1708.Electric current is shown with the direction of arrow.

In the configuration, the first diode 1704 and the second diode 1708 become forward bias or conductive, and then Make the circuit paths closure for including power supply 1702, the load 1706 of the first diode 1704, first and the second diode 1708.This is closed The circuit paths of conjunction allow electric current to flow to the first load 1706.

In the configuration, the diode 1710 and 1714 of diode bridge 1722 also becomes conductive, and then makes to include Power supply 1702, diode 1710, resistor 1718, second load the circuit paths closure of 1720 and diode 1714.The closure Circuit paths allow electric current flow to the second load 1720.

On-off circuit 250 is shown with reference next to Figure 73 b.On-off circuit 250 shows the electric current of Fig. 1 on-off circuit 700 Figure, wherein power supply 1702 is connected so that the side of the positive electrode of the power supply on the negative electrode 1708b of the second diode 1708 and born Pole side is on the anode 1704a of the first diode 1704.Electric current is shown with the direction of arrow.

In the configuration, the first diode 1704 and the second diode 1708 keep non-conductive and prevent electric current from flowing to First load 1706.Including power supply 1702, the first diode 1704, first load 1706 and second diode in other words, 1708 circuit paths are open approach.Therefore first load 1706 is disconnected.

In the configuration, the diode 1712 and 1716 of diode bridge 1722 also becomes conductive, and then makes to include Power supply 1702, diode 1712, resistor 1718, second load the circuit paths closure of 1720 and diode 1716.The closure Circuit paths allow electric current flow to the second load 1720.Therefore, in the configuration, the first load 1706 is disconnected, and the Two loads 1720 are switched on.

The on-off circuit 300 according to another embodiment is shown with reference next to Figure 74.On-off circuit 300 includes the one or two Pole pipe 304, the second diode 308, first load 306, diode bridge 322, resistor 318 and second load 320, it is all this A little components are operated in a manner of component identical corresponding with on-off circuit 700.

On-off circuit 300 also includes switch 330.As illustrated, switch 330 is coupled to the diode 304 of power supply 302 and first Anode 304a between.In some other cases, switch 330 can be included between power supply 302 and remaining circuit unit Any opening position.For example, switch 330 can be coupled between the negative electrode of the diode 308 of power supply 302 and second.

In use, when switching 330 closure, including the diode 304, first of power supply 302 and first load 306 and the The circuit paths closure of the arranged in series of two diodes 308.Including power supply 302, diode bridge 322, resistor 318 and second The circuit paths of load 320 also close.Therefore, in the configuration, on-off circuit 300 is in a manner of with the identical of on-off circuit 700 Operation, because the electric power for being fed to the first and second loads 306 and 320 depends on the polarity of power supply 302.

In being configured shown in Figure 74, switch 330 disconnects, and in power supply 302 and the holding component of on-off circuit 300 Between closed circuit path is not present.Therefore, it is prevented to the electric current of the first load 306 and the second load 320, the first load 306 and second load 320 be cut off.

Electronic aid

It is described below and is powered using flexible pipe or stock for aid.Aid (such as miniature cleaning head or electronic work Tool (such as sander)) can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, for it is disclosed herein any one or it is more In any combination or sub-portfolio of other individual features.

In certain embodiments, it may be desirable to hose cuff 155 and/or stock are directly connected to aid, and regarded Depending on situation, aid can be powered by flexible pipe 7.In such configuration, can (such as) in hose cuff 155 or it is connected to auxiliary Second auxiliary power switch 170 is provided in the other parts of instrument, be so couple in aid (such as) cuff 155 when, No matter main switch 161 is whether there is, the power supply of all controllable aid of user.In an illustrated embodiment, if main power switch 161 connect, then flexible pipe 7 is powered.Preferably, as described above, the cuff 155 positioned at flexible pipe upstream end is configured to include parent form Or socket-type electric connector 153 (Figure 66), to receive the male fulgurite pin 154 for the downstream for being arranged in handle 17.It is this to match somebody with somebody Put can reduce by upstream hose cuff 155 from handle release get off after user contact unintentionally it is logical on upstream hose cuff 155 Risk during electric electric contact.

Optionally, surface cleaning apparatus 1 is also configured to avoid to occur between switch 167 and 170 inconsistent.It is preferred that Ground, the switch 170 on hose cuff 155 may be configured such that it is all the time when hose cuff 155 is couple to handle 17 " on " (i.e. socket 153 is powered all the time in connection).In this configuration, hose cuff socket 153 will continuously be powered, and be hand Handle 17 is powered, and the switch 167 on handle 17 can be used for determining whether electric power continues to flow beyond handle 17.Consequently, it is possible to User operable single switch controls the power supply more than handle, and eliminates inconsistent possibility between these switches, example The " on " of bat-handle switch 167, but the available situation of unregulated power because of the "off" of switch 170 on cuff can such as be avoided the occurrence of.

It any suitable circuit or mechanism can be used to configure hose cuff 155, one of switch 167 and 170 is existed Cuff 155 is connected all the time when being connected to handle 17.In the example shown, limit switch 171 is provided in handle 17 or cuff 155 It is interior.Drive member 172 is connected to limit switch 171 and extended in coupling area., can be backward after being attached hose cuff 155 Drive member 172 is driven, so as to change the state of limit switch 171.Alternatively, limit switch can also provide for On hose cuff 155.Limit switch can be configured according to Figure 75 a and Figure 75 b circuit diagram.

With reference next to Figure 75, it shows to connect circuit 400 according to exemplary embodiment.Connection circuit 400 includes flexible pipe Circuit 420 and handle circuit 430.

Flexible pipe circuit 420 include power supply 402, limit switch 404, hosepipe switch 406, and hose coupling 410a and 410b.Handle circuit 430 includes handle connector 412a and 412b and bat-handle switch 408.

As illustrated, limit switch 404 is included in pivotable lever 404a between contact 404b and 404c.As lever 404a When being couple to contact 404b, hosepipe switch 406 remains open.When lever 404a is couple to contact 404c, hosepipe switch 406 closes Close.The lever 404a of limit switch 404 is configured to connector 412a and 412b and flexible pipe circuit 420 when handle circuit 430 Connector 410a be pivoted to contact 404c from contact 404b when being connected with 410b.In some other situations, can be used can be by One circuit (such as flexible pipe circuit 420) is opened to the other kinds of of attended operation of another circuit (for example, handle circuit 430) Close.

In some cases, limit switch 404 may be provided in handle circuit 430., may in some other situations Two or more limit switches are provided in circuit 400 is connected.For example, it may be possible to offer one is spacing in flexible pipe circuit 420 Switch 404, and another limit switch 404 is provided in handle circuit 430.

With reference next to Figure 75 b, it shows to connect circuit 450.Connection circuit 450 shows Fig. 4 A connection circuit 400, its Middle hose coupling 410a and 410b is connected to handle connector 412a and 412b.Hose coupling 410a and 410b connects with handle Connecing device 412a and 412b connection causes the lever 404a of limit switch 404 to be couple to contact 404c.This causes hosepipe switch 406 Closure, there is provided pass through its closed circuit path.Opened as illustrated, bat-handle switch 408 is the major control connected in circuit 450 Close.

The advantages of this design, is that vacuum cleaner can be used for supplying to electric tool (such as drilling machine or sander) Electricity, and can be run simultaneously with electric tool, caused chip is cleared up during use in electric tool.

The light emitting tool powered by electrified hose

It is hereafter the description to light emitting tool.Light emitting tool can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, or for having In any combination or sub-portfolio that have other any one or more features disclosed herein.

Optionally, light source can be provided in some or all of auxiliary cleaning tools that mating surface cleaning device uses.

If providing light source on some or all of auxiliary cleaning tools, user can direct the light to the surface just cleaned On.Light source can also illuminate the downstream for the aid that user is just connecting, allow user can see clearly connector details and/or Aid is directed at, appropriate assembling is carried out, especially under low light condition.Light source can be any suitable light source, comprising (such as) incandescent light bulb, fluorescent lamp bulb, light emitting diode (LED), the end of optical fiber and other any suitable light sources.

With reference to figure 15, the example of crevice cleaning instrument 173 includes LED 174, and LED 174 is configured to illuminate gap work If tool 173 and the stem portion on the surface just cleaned.Preferably, if instrument is equipped with LED 174, it is further equipped with part Actuator, the operation of light is controlled independently of the overall power of burnisher.Consequently, it is possible to user can be aid (example Such as rotating brushes or sander) continued power, while can also optionally selectively switch on or disconnect LED.In illustrated embodiment In, crevice tool 173 includes the on/off button 175 for being configured to control LED 174 supply of electric power.Alternatively select Select, or in addition to local switch or button is used, user can also be optionally using the power switch on handle or hose cuff 167,170 control LED.

Alternatively, can in the downstream part of connector itself (such as in Figure 60 the upstream end of handle and/ Or in Figure 66 on hose cuff) LED 174 is provided, without providing light source on auxiliary cleaning tool.Preferably, can be in connector Downstream part (along air-flow direction) provide light source, so when connector separates, light source can still remain powered on.It is even if clear Clean instrument does not simultaneously have the onboard light source of oneself, and the light source on connector downstream part, which may also aid in illuminate, is attached to connector Clean instrument or translucent burnisher.For example, crevice cleaning instrument, which may be configured such that to work as, is connected to the upper of handle When swimming end (or the upstream cuff being directly connected on flexible pipe), LED 174 (Figure 60) in handle can be (such as via light transparent And/or the partial internal reflection in trnaslucent materials and/or refraction) illuminate crevice tool.Therefore, aid may include light pipe. Consequently, it is possible to which crevice tool 173 can illuminate the gap between its surrounding environment, such as mat and sofa frame, user is contributed to see Examine or check surface to be cleaned.

Battery-operated type surface cleaning head

It is hereafter the description to battery-operated type surface cleaning head.Battery-operated type surface cleaning head can with it is non-energized Flexible pipe or electrified hose are used together and available for any groups of other any one or more features disclosed herein In conjunction or sub-portfolio.

Optionally, surface cleaning head 3 may include rotating brushes or agitator driven, to contact the table just cleaned Face.Rotating brushes may be provided at neighbouring dirty air porch, can help to allow dust particle to separate with surface.Rotating brushes can make Driven with any suitable actuator.

For example, surface cleaning head 3 may include the motor for driving rotating brushes.Optionally, the motor can be with It is ac motor, when in the plug insertion power supply (such as standard household socket) of surface cleaning apparatus, by AC-powered. Electric power can be transmitted to surface cleaning head from the surface cleaning cells for being connected to power line via any suitable mechanism.Optionally Ground, other conductive members that surface cleaning head can be also extended to by wire or from surface cleaning cells transmit electric power.Institute Show in embodiment, flexible pipe 7 is switched on flexible pipe, and its top 2 includes electric conductor, electric power can be sent into table from the upstream end of flexible pipe 7 Face cleaning head 3.Consequently, it is possible to without arranging single outer lead between surface cleaning cells and surface cleaning head.

Alternatively, surface cleaning apparatus may also comprise from surface cleaning cells and be stretched over surface cleaning head Wire, transmit electric power without passing through flexible pipe and top (if for example, flexible pipe does not include any electric conductor).In any configuration In, these electric conductors may be optionally configured to transport the operation of electric power and/or control signal with control surface cleaning head.Remove Beyond rotating brushes power supply, the electric power that surface cleaning head is fed to (via any possible connection method) can be additionally used in For lamp and other accessories.

Optionally, surface cleaning head may include onboard energy storage means (for example, one or more battery), to carry For some or all of electric power electric power needed for rotating brushes and/or other annexes.With reference to figure 76, it shows surface cleaning head 9003 another embodiment.Cleaning head 9003 is similar to cleaning head 3, and similar characteristics can be used with the similar reference word of 9000 indexes Accord with to mark.

Preferably, onboard energy storage means are that size is set to and is assemblied in surface cleaning head and electric power is enough to drive The battery of dynamic rotating brushes.Optionally, when carrying out work by dc-battery electric power, with external communication electric power on the contrary, rotation has The speed operation or can otherwise be configured to reduce power consumption (for example, rotation brush motor can have that brush motor can reduce There is the double winding of usable alternating current and direct current work).If desired, it is possible to provide current changer module 9605, for by outside Power convert is compatible or otherwise prior to local incoming into the motor 9602 with being configured to recharge to battery 9603 The form (for example, direct current) of form.

With reference to figure 76, surface cleaning head 9003 includes trailing wheel 9600 and outer cover plate 9601.Referring also to Figure 77, surface cleaning Head 9003 includes being used for the motor 9602 for driving spin-cleaning hairbrush, and for being motor when external power is unavailable The battery 9603 of 9602 power supplies.Switch 9604 is used for the controlled motor 9602 when motor 9602 is powered by battery 9603.

After providing battery 9603 in surface cleaning head, even in surface cleaning cells 4 and surface cleaning head 9003 Between electrical connection interrupt configuration in, cleaning head 9003 can still keep powering.So, regardless of surface cleaning cells 4 Position and/or configuration how, surface cleaning head 9003 can all be kept in multiple modes of operation power.

Battery 9603 in surface cleaning head can be the battery of any appropriate type, including rechargeable battery.Optionally Ground, it is surface cleaning head using surface cleaning cells 4 when surface cleaning cells 4 are electrically connected to surface cleaning head 9003 Battery 9603 in portion 9003 recharges, and rotates brush motor 9602 so as to power/drive directly to rotation brush motor 9602, Or brush motor 9602 is run simultaneously and battery 9603 is recharged.In this configuration, when vacuum cleaner is with tradition When upright mode works, the battery 9603 in cleaning head 9003 can be electrically charged, and brush motor 9602 can by direct current and/or The combination driving of direct current and battery electric power.Then, (the example when surface cleaning cells 4 and 9003 electrically decoupling of surface cleaning head Such as when surface cleaning cells separate with top), battery electric power can be used to carry out work for surface cleaning head 9003.

Surface cleaning cells lock when holding handle

It is hereafter the description to latch members.Latch members can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, or for having In any combination or sub-portfolio that have other any one or more features disclosed herein, and preferably with institute above The automatic unlocking system stated is used together.

According to the one side of teaching described herein, it is possible to provide surface cleaning cells supplement lock or blocking device, there is selection Ground prevents surface cleaning cells 4 from being come off from top 2 and/or prevents cyclone dust collectors storehouse component from surface cleaning cells 4 On come off.

In one embodiment, the condition of work or use state that blocking device can be based on surface cleaning apparatus 1 are touched automatically Hair.For example, blocking device can engage when the top of surface cleaning apparatus is moved to storage location.Optionally, latch mechanism is supplemented It can be configured to surface cleaning cells 4 being directly locked to top 2 (for example, the engageable surface cleaning of the engagement member of the mechanism Device, prevent surface cleaning cells from being come off from surface cleaning apparatus.Alternatively or in addition, supplement latch mechanism can also by with Engagement major surfaces cleaning unit is set to lock and prevent surface cleaning cells lock to be stopped/depart from.

When surface cleaning cells 4 are locked to top 2 (for example, as shown in fig. 1), user may want to use handle 547 lift whole surface cleaning device 1.For example, user may want to carry the stair activity of surface cleaning apparatus 1 or be deposited In some position.Between such active stage, if to be lifted by handle lifting device preferably by handle 17.If make Surface cleaning cells 4 can become released state when carrying whole surface cleaning device with surface cleaning cells 4, then top 2 may It can come off, drop on ground.This can cause safety problem, especially serious when on stair.

With reference to figure 28, in the embodiment shown, surface cleaning cells 4 are locked to top by the engagement of breech lock 70 and groove 71 2.Surface cleaning cells 4 are unlocked, release button 73 can be pressed and move down breech lock 70, breech lock 70 is departed from from groove 71.At this In embodiment, button 73 is located at the position that surface cleaning cells 4 tighten armrest handle 546.If carried entirely by handle 546 Button 73 is surprisingly pressed during surface cleaning apparatus 1, top 2 is may result in and departs from surface cleaning cells 4.

Optionally, supplement latch mechanism can be merged into surface cleaning apparatus 4, top 2 or both in, help prevent surface The accidental unlocking of cleaning unit 4.Preferably, when user lifts surface cleaning apparatus 1 by handle 546, supplement latch mechanism can be certainly Dynamic engagement, without user's independent operation lock or bolt lock mechanism.

With reference to figure 78, it shows schematically showing for another embodiment of surface cleaning apparatus 1, including blocking device 800 one embodiment.Blocking device 800 includes being configured to the trigger 801 activated when user holds handle 547.Touch Hair device 801 is connected to the latch members 802 of the action available for physical disturbance pressure release button 73.Button 73 is prevented to be depressed The releasing slots 71 (Figure 28) of breech lock 70 can be prevented, thus can prevent surface cleaning cells 4 from unlocking.

In the embodiment shown, trigger 801 is provided in the form of plate 803, and plate 803 forms the downside of handle 547 A part.When user holds handle 547, plate 803 can be put down between position (Figure 78 a) and raised position (Figure 78 b) is reduced Move.Any suitable mechanism can be used plate 803 is reduced location bias towards it.In shown example, plate 803 passes through bullet The biased downward of spring 805.

Plate 803 is connected to the coupling member 806 that trigger 801 is connected to latch members 802.In the embodiment shown, Coupling member 806 is provided in the form of mechanical links 807, and mechanical links 807 are positioned in lid 546 and can be with plate 803 Translate together.

Mechanical links 807 are shaped bars, and its one end is connected to plate 803, other end adjoining latch members 802.Shown In example, slidable pin 808 that latch members 802 include can be plugged into the corresponding groove 809 in the main body of release button 73 (or It is connected to its any coupling member or movable-component).When plate 803, which is in, reduces position (Figure 78 a), pin 808 is from groove 809 Retract and leave groove 809 completely.Therefore, will not be interfered during 73 vertical translation of button.

When plate 803 is moved to its raised position (Figure 78 b), connector 807 shifts pin 808 in groove 809 onto.Groove 809 It is sized to only can partly receive pin 808 or connector to be configured to be only partially inserted into pin so that expose portion 810 extend to outside groove 809.In this configuration if pressing button 73, the expose portion 810 of pin 808 is understood against and disturbed Fixed constraint shoulder 811, so as to prevent button 73 from moving down.

When user's release lever 547, plate 803 will reduce location bias towards it, so as to mobile connector 807, it is allowed to Pin 808 (in the example shown, via gravity) is retracted from groove 809.

If it is desired to surface cleaning cells 4 are removed from top 2, user, which can be in one's hands to stop, presses button before handle 547 73.In this configuration, the meeting of movable button 73 shifting chute 809, makes it be not aligned with pin 808.When user then holds handle 547 When, plate 803 can apply upward power to connector 807, and this can form reaction force to pin 808.In the situation of the misalignment of groove 809 Under, pin 808 will not be translated against the entity part of button 73.So it can prevent connector 807 from moving up, so as to Prevent plate 803 from moving up.In turn, when user carries surface cleaning cells 4, plate 803 will remain in it and reduce in position.

On the other hand, when being applied to the power instruction user of plate 803 using handle to lift surface cleaning cells, plate 803 can translate only up.For example, when user lifts cyclone dust collectors storehouse component and/or surface cleaning cells using only handle 4 When, spring 805 may not compress.

With reference to figure 79a and Figure 79 b, they show another embodiment of blocking device 800.In this embodiment, trigger Device 801 includes plate 803 and spring 805, and coupling mechanism 806 includes for plate 803 being connected to the mechanical attachment of interlocking member 802 Part 807.

In this embodiment, interlocking member 802 includes rotating lock component 813, rather than pin and groove coordinate combination.Breech lock structure Part 813 is pivotally arranged in lid 546, can be moved between bonding station (Figure 79 a) and retracted position (Figure 79 b).

At retracted position, latch member 813 is received within lid 546 and not engaged with button 73.In engagement position Put (Figure 79 a) place, the protuberance 814 in latch member 813 is inserted into the corresponding recess 815 on button 73 that (or connection is appointed Meaning movable member).When protuberance 814 is nested in recess 815, button 73 can not be pressed.

If not pressing button 73 when user holds handle 547, plate 803 will translate up, so as to mobile connector 807, latch member 813 is pivoted into and engaged with button 73.If then pressing button 73, button 73 will be unable to move down (as shown in the figure), and surface cleaning cells 4 can not unlock.

If pressing button 73 before user holds handle 547, the opening 816 comprising recess 815 will in button 73 It is moved away from, is not aligned with latch member 813.If then holding handle 547, between the side wall 817 of breech lock 813 and button 73 Interference can prevent latch member 813 from rotating, and this will prevent connector 807 and plate 803 from moving.

Block sytem can be mechanical system or Mechatronic Systems or electrical system.For example, interlocking member 802 can Including any suitable component, including (such as) solenoid, cam member or can be by mechanical links or with wired or wireless side Formula sends other components of the sensing actuators of signal to latch members, and without using mechanical pins 808 and mechanical links.

For example, with reference to figure 80a and Figure 80 b, they show another embodiment of lockout mechanisms 1800.Blocking device 1800 are similar to mechanism 800, and similar characteristics are marked using the similar reference character with 1000 indexes.

In the embodiment shown, blocking device 1800 includes trigger 1801, coupling member 806 and prevents surface cleaning list The interlocking member 802 that member 4 comes off from top 2.In this configuration, trigger 1801 includes passing through the biased downward of spring 1805 Movable panel 1803.

Coupling member 1806 is provided in the form of Mechatronic Systems, and the Mechatronic Systems includes being connected to helical via wire 1819 The electric switch 1817 of pipe 818.The electric power of the system can provide from any suitable source (including surface cleaning cells 4).Plate 1803 include extended element 1820, and when plate 1803 moves up (Figure 80 b), extended element 1820 can trigger switch 1817.

After switch 1817 is triggered, solenoid 1818 is powered, and solenoidal pin 1821 extends to corresponding groove 1822 In, so as to prevent button 73 from moving down.

Although being shown with reference to the locking mechanism for surface cleaning cells 4 to be locked to top 2 (including button 73), The operation for the locking mechanism that cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 is locked to motor housing 12 is disturbed using blocking device.So may be used Prevent cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 from being separated with motor housing 12.

Optionally, blocking device can be configured to disturb two locking mechanisms, so as to prevent surface cleaning cells 4 and top 2 separate and prevent cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9 from being separated with motor housing 12.Blocking device may also be combined with surface cleaning apparatus 1 On any other suitable locking mechanism use.

Information display system

It is hereafter the description to information display system.Information display system can be individually used in arbitrary surfaces cleaning device, Or in any combination or sub-portfolio with other any one or more features disclosed herein.

According to the one side of teaching specifically described herein, surface cleaning apparatus may include that user profile shows or fed back system System.Preferably, information display system can be used for detection surface cleaning apparatus at least one state or condition of work and to Family provides corresponding feedback.

For example, surface cleaning apparatus 1 may include customer information system, the customer information system is in each of surface cleaning apparatus Include one or more sensors on individual part, to detect machine condition (in use with storage, dust chamber vol, filtering Device quality etc.) and/or environmental factor (type on the surface just cleaned etc.).These sensors may be connected to any suitable control Device (such as PLC, microprocessor etc.).And controller is also connected to one or more output translators and/or presentation of information member Part.Based on the input from these sensors, controller can trigger appropriate converter, and some type of information is communicated into use Family.

With reference to figure 81, shown together with the schematically showing of surface cleaning apparatus 1 and information system 900, wherein information system 900 include multiple sensors 901 and converter 902.With reference to figure 82, it shows the schematic block diagram of system 900, and system 900 is wrapped Include converter 901, sensor 902 and suitable controller 903.In addition to converter 902 and sensor 901, controller can connect By additional input 905 (such as suction motor or the state for rotating brush motor), and exportable extra output 904 (such as take out Inhale the control signal of motor or brush motor).

Sensor 901 and converter 902 can be any suitable mechanisms, and the output from a sensor can touch Send out correspondent transform device 902 one or more, as shown in controller.

For example, in the embodiment shown, system 900 includes sensor 901a on surface cleaning head 3, for detecting just The type on the surface of cleaning.Sensor 901a can be optical sensor, range sensor, the torque sensing for rotating brushes Any other sensor of the difference (such as carpet and smooth flooring material) of device or detectably plate material type.Match somebody with somebody this In putting, if sensor 901a detects cleaning head 3 on carpet, controller 903 can trigger adjacent switch 167 and be positioned at hand Converter 902a on handle 17, and switching 167 allows user to open the rotating brushes in cleaning head 3.Converter 902a can be with Any suitable device, including (such as) light source (LED), loudspeaker, buzzer, vibrating device and any other type it is defeated Go out mechanism.In the example shown, converter 902a is LED light source, and the notice of user is attracted into switch 161 by luminous. Optionally, LED 902a can merge in switch 161 so that switch 161 itself is luminous, without being positioned at the side of switch 161.Appoint Selection of land, rotating brushes can be powered off when detecting light floor, and the LED can be referred to by lighting " hairbrush closing " button or lamp Show the "Off" state of hairbrush.

Surface cleaning cells 4 may include to be configured to detect the dust room sensor 901b when dust storage chamber 11 becomes full.Pass Sensor 901b can be any suitable sensor, including the optical reflection with emitter/receiver 906 and reflector 907 Sensor (it can be integrated with cyclone dust collectors storehouse component 9).When the light path between transmitter 906 and reflector 907 is hindered by chip During gear, controller 803 can assert that dust storage chamber 11 is full.Afterwards, it is LED that controller, which can trigger converter 902b, converter 902b, Dust storage chamber 11 can be illuminated, attracts the notice (but can be the converter of any other type) of user.LED 902b can illuminate The outside of dust storage chamber 11 or the inside of dust storage chamber 11；If the wall of dust storage chamber is transparent, LED 902b can also illuminate dust storage chamber Wall inside so that dust storage chamber seems luminous.Optionally, controller also can trigger and be positioned inside main power switch 161 LED 902c (alternatively, LED 902c can also be other kinds of converter), let the user know that electric power Cut-out, therefore dust storage chamber 11 can be emptied.Alternatively or additionally, it can illuminate that " dust storage chamber is by LED It is full " button or lamp indicate that dust storage chamber is full.

Sensor 901c (such as microswitch or proximity transducer) can be provided close to pivot fitting, for detecting top 2 When it is pivoted to using position.Then, controller 803 can activate suitable converter, such as be released on handle 17 close to hinge The LED converter 902d of the offer of button 119 are put, hinge 103 can be unlocked by reminding the user that.Alternatively or except this Outside, " release hinge " button or lamp can be illuminated by LED to indicate releasable hinge.

Another suitable converter 902 can be (such as) display panel 902e and LCD display, available for display on The information (such as battery charging state etc.) of surface cleaning apparatus and the message (example on other situations sensed can be shown Such as " dust storage chamber is full ").

Air-flow or pressure sensor 901d may be provided in inlet air flow path, for monitoring the air flowed through.It can sense Such as the pressure change caused by dust filter before blocking or motor, and suitable converter may be actuated in controller 803. For example, controller 803 can trigger LED 902f, and LED 902f can illuminate pre-motor filter room (or its side wall), remind and use Family checks the situation of filter.Alternatively or additionally, can be illuminated by LED " cleaning filter " button or Lamp, which carrys out indication motor front filter, to be needed to clean.

Position sensor 901e (such as accelerometer and/or gyroscope) may be provided in surface cleaning cells 4, for detecting Orientation.If surface cleaning cells 4 fall or fallen down, operable controller 803 come close suction motor 8 and/or warp Given a warning by speaker transducer 902f or alarm.

Optionally, alarm is substituted or in addition to alarm, speaker transducer 902f is also configured to based on sensing To data provide a user language instruction or warning (such as " dust storage chamber please be empty ").

The illustration that content described above aims to provide the present invention is not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art should Work as understanding, other modifications can be made in the case of without departing substantially from as by the scope of the present invention defined in appended claims And modification.The scope of claim should not be restricted by the limitation of preferred embodiment and example, but should give it generally with originally retouching State consistent broadest explanation.

Claims

1. a kind of surface cleaning apparatus, including：

(a) surface cleaning head, the surface cleaning head are had dirty air entrance and are installed in a manner of movable described dirty Epimere installed part on air intake；

(b) top, the top are arranged on the epimere installed part in a manner of movable and can be clear in deposit position and floor Moved between clean position, the top is also rotatably mounted to surface cleaning head, and the top includes stock and handle, described Stock is removably attached to the top, and the handle provides in the upper end of the stock, when the stock be installed to it is described During top, the stock is configured to transmission driving and steering force between the handle and the surface cleaning head；

(c) the portable surface cleaning unit on the top is removably attached to, the portable clean unit includes suction Motor, air-treatment component and carrying handle；

(d) inlet air flow path, the inlet air flow path from the dirty air entrance extend to clean air outlet and Upstream portion including extending to the surface cleaning cells from the dirty air entrance, the inlet air flow path it is described Upstream portion includes the stock and the flexible air flow-catheter positioned at the stock downstream, the flexible air flow-catheter Including energization stretch hose；And

(e) each of the stock and the portable clean unit can be removed individually from the epimere installed part；

Wherein, support surface cleaning unit is rotatable on the top thereon.

2. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the surface cleaning head also includes being driven by brush motor Rotating brushes.

3. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the surface cleaning head also includes rechargeable battery, it is described Rechargeable battery is operatively coupled to the brush motor, and is connected to power supply in the portable surface cleaning unit and pacifies It is electrically charged when being attached to the top.

4. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the stock and the portable surface cleaning unit can Removed from the surface cleaning apparatus to be used under above-mentioned floor cleaning mode, and work as the stock and the portable timepiece When face cleaning unit connects as a part for the surface cleaning apparatus, the battery is electrically connected to the surface cleaning list Member, when the portable surface cleaning unit is connected to power supply and is installed to the top, the battery is electrically charged.

5. surface cleaning apparatus according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the air-treatment component includes whirlwind Deduster storehouse component, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component can remove when the portable clean unit is installed to the epimere.

6. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 5, wherein cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is removably attached to The top of suction motor shell.

7. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 6, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component includes cyclone dust collectors room, institute The dust and dirt collecting chamber of cyclone dust collectors outdoor and the end wall on the top of the suction motor shell are stated, it is described End wall can be moved between the closed position and the open position, and the cyclone dust collectors room and institute can be opened simultaneously by opening the end wall Dust and dirt collecting chamber is stated to empty.

8. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the stock extends along long rod axis, and described in just When the formula surface cleaning cells of taking are installed to the top, can by by cyclone dust collectors storehouse component parallel to the stock The side of axis translates up from the top of the suction motor shell and removes cyclone dust collectors storehouse component.

9. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 6, the surface cleaning apparatus also includes cyclone dust collectors storehouse component Cyclone dust collectors storehouse component is releasably secured to institute by lock and storehouse release actuator, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock Suction motor shell is stated, the storehouse release actuator is arranged on the top of the surface cleaning cells and is operable as unlocking Cyclone dust collectors storehouse component lock.

10. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 9, wherein when the surface cleaning cells are installed to the top When, cyclone dust collectors storehouse component forms the topmost of the surface cleaning cells, and the storehouse release actuator is arranged on institute State in the upper end wall of cyclone dust collectors storehouse component and can be together with the component of the cyclone dust collectors storehouse outside the suction motor Shell removes.

11. surface cleaning apparatus according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the top also includes belonging to described The Part I and Part II of a part for inlet air flow path, and the Part II can surround and the Part I Intersecting axis rotates relative to the Part I with the longitudinal axis of at least one of the Part II.

12. surface cleaning apparatus according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the stock extends along long rod axis, And when the surface cleaning cells are installed to the top, the downstream of the flexible air flow-catheter with the length The spaced position of bar is installed to the side wall of the portable clean unit, so that being advanced to from the downstream described The air of air-treatment component travels upwardly in the side generally normal to the long rod axis.

13. surface cleaning apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the downstream of the flexible air flow-catheter It is rotatably mounted to the portable clean unit.

14. surface cleaning apparatus according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein when the surface cleaning cells are installed On the top and when the handle is located at the upper end of the stock, circuit by the surface cleaning cells with it is described Surface cleaning head is connected, and the circuit includes the energization stretch hose and is arranged on the handle and is operable as controlling The power switch of the supply of electric power of the surface cleaning head.

15. surface cleaning apparatus according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the upstream end of the stock can be removed Ground is installed to the epimere installed part, and when the stock removes from the epimere installed part, the upstream end of the handle It may be connected to the epimere installed part.

16. surface cleaning apparatus according to any one of claim 1 to 4, wherein the inlet air flow path is described Upstream portion also includes the handle, wherein the handle is positioned at the stock and the flexible air in the stock downstream Between flow-catheter.