CN105682525B - Include the vacuum cleaner of removable Handleset - Google Patents
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Abstract
The invention discloses a kind of vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner includes pedestal, and the pedestal includes the foot with suction nozzle and the Handleset being removedly connected with the foot.Handleset can be moved between the first position and the second position, and in the first position, Handleset is connected with foot, and in the second place, Handleset separates from foot.Vacuum cleaner also includes the canister assembly by base supports.Canister assembly can remove from pedestal.Vacuum cleaner also includes the breech lock supported by one of foot and Handleset.The breech lock can engage with the other of foot and Handleset, so as to which Handleset optionally is fixed into foot.When canister assembly is by base supports, breech lock is maccessiable.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of vacuum cleaner, and relate more specifically to a kind of upright vacuum cleaner.
Background technology
Upright vacuum cleaner is normally used for cleaning floor surface, such as carpet.But the vacuum of these types is inhaled
Dirt device is difficult to manipulate and used in the region of relative narrowness.In addition, clean elevated table sometimes for using vacuum cleaner
Face, such as curtain, furniture or step.
The content of the invention
In one embodiment, the invention provides a kind of vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner to include pedestal, the base
Seat includes the foot with suction nozzle and the Handleset being removedly connected with the foot.Handleset can in first position and
Moved between the second place, in the first position, Handleset is connected with foot, in the second place, Handleset from
Foot separates.Vacuum cleaner also includes the canister assembly by base supports.Canister assembly can remove from pedestal.Vacuum cleaner is also
Including the breech lock supported by one of foot and Handleset.The breech lock can connect with the other of foot and Handleset
Close, so as to which Handleset optionally is fixed into foot.When canister assembly is by base supports, breech lock is maccessiable.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a kind of vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner to include pedestal, should
Pedestal includes the foot with suction nozzle and the Handleset being removedly connected with the foot.Handleset can be in first position
Moved between the second place, in the first position, Handleset is connected with foot, in the second place, Handleset
Separated from foot.Vacuum cleaner also includes the canister assembly by base supports.Canister assembly can remove from pedestal.Vacuum cleaner
Also include pedal, the pedal is operable with from foot's release lever component, so as to allow Handleset to be moved from first position
Move to the second place.When canister assembly is by base supports, pedal can not operate.
Other aspects of the present invention will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawing.
Brief description of the drawings
Figure 1A is according to the perspective view of the vacuum cleaner of one embodiment of the present invention, and the vacuum cleaner is included with the
The foot of one operator scheme connection, Handleset, and canister assembly, wherein Handleset are located at upright storage position.
Figure 1B is that the perspective view of vacuum cleaner, wherein foot, Handleset, and canister assembly connect in the first mode of operation
Connect, and Handleset is located at tilt operation position.
Fig. 2 is that the perspective view of vacuum cleaner, wherein foot, Handleset, and canister assembly connect in the second mode of operation
Connect.
Fig. 3 is that the perspective view of vacuum cleaner, wherein foot, Handleset, and canister assembly are connected with the 3rd operator scheme
Connect.
Fig. 4 is that the perspective view of vacuum cleaner, wherein foot, Handleset, and canister assembly are connected with the 4th operator scheme
Connect.
Fig. 5 is the cross-sectional view of vacuum cleaner.
Fig. 6 is the cross-sectional view of vacuum cleaner shown in Fig. 5, and wherein canister assembly pivots away from Handleset.
Fig. 7 is the top perspective of the foot of vacuum cleaner.
Fig. 8 is the end perspective view of a part for Handleset.
Fig. 9 is the cross-sectional view of a part for vacuum cleaner, which show the interface between Handleset and foot, its
Middle foot support breech lock is in bonding station.
Figure 10 is the cross-sectional view of a part for vacuum cleaner shown in Fig. 9, and wherein breech lock is located at disengaged position.
Figure 11 is the bottom perspective view of a part for the canister assembly of vacuum cleaner.
Figure 12 is the cross-sectional view of a part for vacuum cleaner, and which show the interface between foot and canister assembly.
Figure 13 is the exploded perspective view of the part of canister assembly and Handleset.
Figure 14 is the cross-sectional view of a part for vacuum cleaner, and which show connecing between canister assembly and Handleset
Mouthful, wherein canister assembly support breech lock is in bonding station.
Figure 15 is the cross-sectional view of a part for vacuum cleaner shown in Figure 14, and wherein breech lock is located at disengaged position.
Embodiment
Before any embodiment of the present invention is explained in detail, it is to be understood that application of the invention is not limited to
It is described below, or the configured and disposed details of the component shown in the accompanying drawings.The present invention can realize other embodiment party
Formula, and can be practiced or carried out by different way.
Figure 1A and Figure 1B shows vacuum cleaner 20.Shown vacuum cleaner 20 is upright vacuum cleaner, and it is wrapped
Include the pedestal 24 with foot 28 and Handleset 32.Foot 28 can be along surface to be cleaned (such as carpet-covered
Plate or hard surface floors) it is mobile.Handleset 32 extends from foot 28.Handleset 32 allows user to be adapted to move along the surface and manipulate pin
Portion 28.Handleset 32 can also be relative to foot 28 between upright storage position (Figure 1A) and tilt operation position (Figure 1B)
It is mobile.
Vacuum cleaner 20 also includes the canister assembly 36 supported by pedestal 24.Canister assembly 36 produces in vacuum cleaner 20
Vacuum or suction.Canister assembly 36 removed also from the air-flow for being drawn by suction into vacuum cleaner 20 and trapped dirt or other
Grain.
In the illustrated embodiment, Handleset 32 is in fluid communication with foot 28, to be suctioned into the air-flow of foot 28
It is directed into Handleset 32.Handleset 32 is also in fluid communication by elastic hose 40 and canister assembly 36, so as to which pin must be come from
The air-flow in portion 28 is guided through Handleset 32, through flexible pipe 40, into canister assembly 36.Air-flow is carried out in canister assembly 36
After filtering or cleaning, the air-flow of cleaning is directed into the outside of vacuum cleaner 20 and returned in environment.
As shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 4, vacuum cleaner 20 can operate under a variety of different cleaning modes.Figure 1A and Figure 1B
Show the vacuum cleaner 20 in mode standard.In this mode, Handleset 32 is connected with foot 28, and canister assembly
36 are supported by pedestal 24.When in mode standard, vacuum cleaner 20 can move along floor surface, to be inhaled as traditional vacuum
Dirt device equally cleans to surface.
Fig. 2 shows the vacuum cleaner 20 in (carry-along) pattern of carrying.In this mode, Handleset
32 are connected with foot 28, but canister assembly 36 is removed or separated from pedestal 24.When in carrying mode, user can be from handle
Component 32 and foot 28 dividually carry canister assembly 36.
Fig. 3 shows above the first floor the vacuum cleaner 20 of (above-the-floor) pattern.In the pattern
In, Handleset 32 is separated from foot 28, and canister assembly 36 is removed or separated from pedestal 32 and foot 28.Then, can will be attached
Part instrument (for example, narrow orifice cleaner head, cushion bushing burnisher, pet cleaning instrument etc.) is connected to oneself of Handleset 32
By holding (that is, that one end being connected with foot 28 of Handleset 32) to substitute foot 28.When the pattern above the first floor
When, in the case where dividually carrying canister assembly 36 from pedestal 24, Handleset 32 can be used for cleaning non-floor surface (example
Such as, furniture, curtain etc.) or step.
Fig. 4 shows above the second floor the vacuum cleaner 20 of (above-the-floor) pattern.The pattern with
Pattern is similar above first floor, is a difference in that the telescoping tube 44 of Handleset 32 is removed, so that accessory tool (or
It is foot 28, as shown in Figure 4) handle 48 of Handleset 32 can be connected directly to.The setting allows user carrying tank group
Non- floor surface or step are cleaned during part 36 using shorter Handleset 32.
As shown in Figures 5 to 7, the foot 28 of vacuum cleaner 20 includes body 52, the multiple wheels being connected with body 52
56, the agitator in body 52, and the bar portion 64 extended from body 52.Body 52 limits the suction nozzle 68 of foot 28.Institute
The suction nozzle 68 shown is the opening formed in the bottom surface of body 52, and it is adjacent to the front end 72 of foot 28.Suction nozzle 68 and Handleset
32 are in fluid communication, and are therefore in fluid communication with canister assembly 36, so as to which air or dirt are directed to very from the surface just cleaned
In vacuum cleaner 20.
Wheel 56 is connected to body 52 adjacent to the rear end 76 of foot 28 (that is, neighbouring bar portion 64 and Handleset 32).Wheel
56 promote to move foot 28 along the surface just cleaned.In the illustrated embodiment, foot 28 includes being arranged on the phase of body 52
Two wheels 56 on offside.In other embodiments, foot 28 can include less or more wheel.Wheel 56 can be with
It is free pulley or driven pulley.
Agitator 60 is located at the position of neighbouring suction nozzle 68 in body 52.Agitator 60 is connected with motor (not shown), the horse
Rotated up to agitator 60 is made relative to body 52.In the illustrated embodiment, agitator 60 includes extending along the length of suction nozzle 68
Elongate rod or axle 80.Bar 80 supports bristle, dust removing bar and/or other structures for being suitable to stir carpet.In other embodiment
In, other suitable actuators can also be used or alternatively use other suitable actuators.
Bar portion 64 extends from the rear end 76 of foot 28.Bar portion 64 accommodates a part for Handleset 32, so as to by handle group
Part 32 is connected to foot 28.Shown bar portion 64 is in fluid communication with suction nozzle 68, to suck the air of foot 28 by suction nozzle 68
It is guided through bar portion 64 and enters Handleset 32.Bar portion 64 can also move (for example, rotation) relative to body 52, so as to
Handleset 32 is set to be moved relative to foot 28 between upright storage position (Figure 1A) and tilt operation position (Figure 1B).
Shown Handleset 32 includes telescoping tube 44 and handle 48.Telescoping tube 44 has the end 88 of first end 84 and second.Such as
Shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, first end or lower end 84 are contained in the bar portion 64 of foot 28, and Handleset 32 is connected into foot 28.
Second end or upper end 88 support handle 48.Handle 48 is arranged to be grasped by user, with operation and moving vacuum cleaner 20.Handle
48 also support actuator 92 (for example, power switch), and the actuator controls the operation of vacuum cleaner 20.Shown handle 48 passes through
Breech lock 96 is removably connected to telescoping tube 44.Breech lock 96 can be activated so that handle 48 to be separated from telescoping tube 44, it is possible thereby to
Vacuum cleaner 20 is used in the case of no telescoping tube 44 (for example, as shown in Figure 4).
Shown telescoping tube 44 further defines two pipelines 100,104.Pipeline 100,104 is generally in the first end of telescoping tube 44
84 and second extend in parallel between end 88.Shown pipeline 100,104 is spaced apart and (that is, is not in fluid communication).First pipeline 100 carries
For from foot 28 to elastic hose 40 and eventually arriving at the air flow path of canister assembly 36.Second pipe 104 provide from handle 48 to
The electrical path of foot 28.Specifically, second pipe 104 support and be enclosed in telescoping tube 44 the end 88 of first end 84 and second it
Between the electric wire 108 that extends.
As shown in figure 8, telescoping tube 44 is included in the plug 112 formed in the first end 84 of pipe 44.Plug 112 connects
Electric wire 108 (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6) into the second pipe 104 of telescoping tube 44.As shown in fig. 7, the bar portion 64 of foot 28 includes electric mortiser
Seat 116.The shapes and sizes of socket 116 are arranged to receive the plug of telescoping tube 44 when Handleset 32 is connected with foot 28
112 (Fig. 8).Foot 28 is electrically connected to telescoping tube 44 by plug 112 and socket 116, so as to provide electric power to foot 28.Electric power can
For the assembly power supply for foot 28, such as powering (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6) for the motor of agitator 60.When foot 28 is from hand
When handle component 32 separates, as shown in figure 3, the plug 112 of telescoping tube 44, which is inserted into as foot 28, has analogous shape
In other electronic aids of the electrical socket of size.
With reference to figure 5 and Fig. 6, although not displaying the details of, handle 48 includes the first end 84 and electric mortiser with telescoping tube 44
The similar public connection end 118 of first 112 (Fig. 8) shapes and sizes and plug 120.In addition, telescoping tube 44 includes being located at the second end
88 electrical socket 124, the shapes and sizes of the electrical socket 124 are similar with the electrical socket 116 in foot 28.The connection end of handle 48
118 are inserted into the second end 88 of telescoping tube 44, so as to which handle 48 is physically connected into telescoping tube 44.Plug 120 and insert
Handle 48 is electrically connected to telescoping tube 44 by seat 124, and finally to foot 28.In addition, as shown in figure 4, public connection end 118 and plug
120 permission handles 48 are directly inserted into when telescoping tube 44 is removed in foot 28 (or other electrical accessory instruments).The setting
In handle 48, telescoping tube 44, general modular connection is provided between foot 28 and other accessory tools.
As described above, Handleset 32 can be relative to foot 28 in first position (Figure 1A to Fig. 2) and the second place (figure
3) moved between.In first position, Handleset 32 is connected with foot 28.In the second place, Handleset 32 divides from foot 28
From.As shown in Fig. 7, Fig. 9 and Figure 10, vacuum cleaner 20 includes breech lock 128 so that Handleset 32 is releasably connected into pin
Portion 28.In the illustrated embodiment, breech lock 128 is supported by the bar portion 64 of foot 28, and is connect with the telescoping tube 44 of Handleset 32
Close, so as to which Handleset 32 optionally is fixed into foot 28.In other embodiments, breech lock 128 can be by handle group
Part 32 supports, and can be engaged with a part for foot 28, so that Handleset 32 optionally is fixed into foot 28.
Shown breech lock 128 includes pedal 132, chock 136, and biasing member 140.Pedal 132 from bar portion 64 to
It is outer to extend to be activated by user.Specifically, the pin that pedal 132 is arranged to be stepped on by user on pedal 132 is stepped on.Such as figure
Shown in 9 and Figure 10, chock 136 is arranged in bar portion 64.Chock 136 includes inclined surface 144 and jut 148.Chock 136
The inclined surface 152 corresponding to pedal 152 of inclined surface 144 engages.Jut 148 is arranged to be fitted in telescoping tube 44
In the groove 156 (Fig. 8) formed in first end 84.Biasing member 140 is located between chock 136 and the inner surface 160 of bar portion 64.Partially
Component 140 is put to bias chock 136 to Handleset 32 and engage chock 136 with Handleset 32.In illustrated embodiment
In, biasing member 140 is disc spring, and the disc spring is arranged on the boss 164 extended from the inner surface 160 of bar portion 64.In other realities
Apply in mode, other suitable biasing members can also be used or alternatively use other suitable biasing members.
Fig. 9 shows the breech lock 128 in bonding station.In the position, pedal 132 is fully extended from bar portion 64, and
Jut 148 is extended in the groove 156 (Fig. 8) of telescoping tube 44, so as to which Handleset 32 is fixed in bar portion 64.When to foot-operated
The applying power F of plate 1321During activating (for example, stepping on) pedal 132, as shown in Figure 10, the edge of inclined surface 152 of pedal 132
The inclined surface 144 of chock 136 slides, and carrys out removable wedge 136 so as to resist the biasing of biasing member 140.The projection of chock 136
Portion 148 slides into the groove 156 outer (Fig. 8) of telescoping tube 44 with release lever component 32.Next, can by by telescoping tube 44 from bar
Pulled out in portion 64 so as to which Handleset 32 be separated from foot 28.
Breech lock 128 is located on vacuum cleaner 20, and during so that proper canister assembly 36 being supported by pedestal 24, pedal 132 is not
Can operation.That is, as shown in FIG. 1A and 1B, when canister assembly 36 is connected to pedestal 24 under the first cleaning mode, use
Family can not activate pedal 132 with from the release lever component 32 of foot 28.The setting prevent Handleset 32 canister assembly 36 from
Pedestal 24 separates before removing from foot 28.In addition, the setting prevents pedal 132 in vacuum cleaner 20 just with the first cleaning
Pattern is activated unintentionally when operating.
In the illustrated embodiment, when canister assembly 36 is supported by pedestal 24, breech lock 128 is generally covered by canister assembly 36
Lid, thus user can not be close to breech lock 128.As shown in figure 11, the body 168 of canister assembly 36 limits groove 172.Groove 172
Shapes and sizes are arranged to when canister assembly 36 is located on pedestal 24, are that breech lock 128 (particularly pedal 132) provides enough
Gap.When canister assembly 36 is supported by pedestal 24, breech lock 128 is contained in the groove 172 of canister assembly 36, to cause canister assembly 36
Body 168 do not contact or disturb pedal 132.In the illustrated embodiment, canister assembly 36 and pedal 132 are located at pedestal 24
Front side on, to cause canister assembly 36 to be suspended in a part for foot 28.In other embodiments, canister assembly 36 and/or pin
Pedal 132 can be located at the rear side of pedestal 24.
With reference to figure 5 and Fig. 6, shown canister assembly 36 includes body 168, the suction motor 176 being arranged in body 168, by
The separator unit 180 that body 168 supports, and the collecting unit of dust 184 supported by body 168.Suction motor 176 is encapsulated in this
In the bottom of body 168, and including electro-motor and fan.Suction motor 176 it is operable with produce in the canister assembly 36 vacuum or
Suction.When canister assembly 36 is connected to Handleset 32, and Handleset 32 is connected to foot 28, suction motor, which produces, passes through hand
The suction of first pipeline 100 of handle component 32 and the suction nozzle 68 of foot 28.(Figure 1A to Fig. 4 illustrate only its one to power line 188
Part) extend in canister assembly 36 and think that suction motor 176 is powered.Power line 188 also passes through elastic hose 40 and the electricity of handle 48
Connect (Figure 1A to Fig. 4), think that Handleset 32 and foot 28 power.
Separator unit 180 and collecting unit of dust 184 are generally supported on the top of suction motor 176 by body 168.Institute
Show in embodiment, separator unit 180 is cyclone separator unit.Cyclone separator unit 180 includes two-stage cyclones system
System, it has the first upstream cyclone 190 and the second downstream cyclone 192 in the first cyclone 190.Cyclone 190,
192 is operable with the eliminating impurities particle from air-flow.Cyclone separator unit also includes the further eliminating impurities from air-flow
The filter 196 of grain.Shown filter 196 is located at the downstream (in fig. 5 and fig., being positioned above) of the second cyclone 192.
Separator unit 180 also includes being connected with elastic hose 40 so that from the entrance 200 of the receiving air-flow of Handleset 32, (Figure 1A extremely schemes
4).Collecting unit of dust 184 is in fluid communication with cyclone 192, to collect the dirt isolated by separator unit 180 from air-flow
Grain.In other embodiments, other suitable separator units and/or collecting unit of dust can also be used or alternatively use it
His suitable separator unit and/or collecting unit of dust.For example, in some embodiments, canister assembly 36 can be sack unit,
Thus separator unit 180 is eliminated, and collecting unit of dust 184 includes the sack in body 168.
In operation, when suction motor 176 is powered, suction nozzle 68 that air-flow passes through foot 28 by suction motor 176
It is drawn into vacuum cleaner 20.Foot 28 is directed air flow in the first pipeline 100 of Handleset 32, first pipeline
100 direct air flow in elastic hose 40 (Figure 1A to Fig. 4).Elastic hose 40 directs air flow to the separator of canister assembly 36
In unit 180.Next order circulates air-flow in the first cyclone 190 and the second cyclone 192, big to be removed from air-flow
Dirt and particle.Air-flow also extends through the filter 196 of separator unit 180, to remove relatively small dirt from air-flow
And particle.Through after filter 196, air-flow passes through the pipeline 204 in body 168 to be guided to suction motor 176.Cleaning
Air-flow subsequent passes through air vent 208 (Figure 1A) and is discharged into the outside of body 168, and wherein the air vent 208 is in the upper of body 168
Surface is formed, upper surface support separator unit 180 and collecting unit of dust 184.
Shown separator unit 180 and collecting unit of dust 184, or dust pocket are manufactured and filled as the sub-component of canister assembly 36
Match somebody with somebody.Separator unit 180 and collecting unit of dust 184 can remove from body 168, to promote to change or clean filter 196, and
Empty collecting unit of dust 184.In the illustrated embodiment, canister assembly 36 includes breech lock 212, and the breech lock has manual actuator 216,
So that unit 180,184 optionally is fixed into body 168.Actuator 216 can be activated (for example, stepping on) with from body by user
168 release separator units 180 and collecting unit of dust 184.Upon release, unit 180,184 can be lifted, away from body 168
With suction motor 176.
As shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 4, canister assembly 36 also includes the handle 220 extended from separator unit 180.Handle 220 is set
It is set to and is grasped by user, helps to carry canister assembly 36.For example, handle 220 can be used for the body 168 from canister assembly 36 and suction
Force motor 176 dividually carries separator unit 180 and collecting unit of dust 184.In addition, work as separator unit 180 and collecting unit of dust
184 by breech lock 212 when being fixed to body 168, and handle 220 can be used for dividually carrying whole canister assembly from Handleset 32
36。
With reference to figure 2, canister assembly 36 can remove from pedestal 24, to be taken independently of Handleset 32 and foot 28 by user
Band.When canister assembly 36 is not supported by pedestal 24, canister assembly 36 still passes through elastic hose 40 and Handleset 32 and foot 28
Keep being in fluid communication.In the illustrated embodiment, vacuum cleaner 20 includes mounting rod 224 and breech lock 228, by canister assembly 36
It is mounted and fixed on pedestal 24.In other embodiments, canister assembly 36 can also be connected using other suitable structures
Canister assembly 36 is connected to pedestal 24 to pedestal 24 or alternatively using other suitable structures.
As shown in figures 7 and 12, mounting rod 224 extends at neighbouring breech lock 128 from the bar portion 64 of foot 28, wherein the door bolt
Handleset 32 is releasably secured to foot 28 by lock 128.Mounting rod 224 engages with a part for canister assembly 36, by tank
Component 36 is supported in foot 28.In some embodiments, mounting rod 224 can prolong from the telescoping tube 44 of Handleset 32
Stretch, to be engaged with canister assembly 36.In other embodiments, mounting rod 224 can extend from canister assembly 36, and and Handleset
32 and/or foot 28 engage, canister assembly 36 is supported on pedestal 24.
The first end 84 for being positioned adjacent to Handleset 32 of shown mounting rod 224, to cause the bottom of canister assembly 36 and peace
Dress bar 224 engages.Shown mounting rod 224 extends through the pin of the bar portion 64 of foot 28.As shown in figure 12, mounting rod 224
First end part 232 stretch out in one direction from the first side 234 of bar portion 64, and the second end of mounting rod 224
Part 236 stretches out from the second side 236 relative with the first side 234 in opposite direction.End section 232 or engagement member shape
Into the boss to stretch out from bar portion 64.Two end sections 232,236 engage on two separated positions with canister assembly 36,
So as to when canister assembly 36 is supported by support bar 224, prevent canister assembly 36 from surrounding or be rotated around Handleset 32.In other realities
Apply in mode, mounting rod 224 can include two pins individually to stretch out from foot 28.In other embodiments,
Mounting rod 224 can be single fin or surface on pedestal 24, and it is arranged to support canister assembly 36.
Mounting rod 224 is arranged to be contained in the groove 240 of canister assembly 36 to support canister assembly 36.As shown in figure 11, groove 240
Form the position of the neighbouring groove 172 for accommodating pedal 132 in the rear surface 244 of the body 168 of canister assembly 36.Shown groove
240 are divided into two separated slot parts 248,252 by groove 172.First slot part 248 receives the first end of mounting rod 224
Part 232 is held, and the second slot part 252 receives the second end part 236 of mounting rod 224.Limit the sheet of slot part 248,252
The surface 250,256 of body 168 is resisted against on the end section 232,236 of mounting rod 224, and thus canister assembly 36 can be by installing
Bar 224 pivots while support relative to Handleset 32.In addition, the cross-sectional area of each slot part 248,252 is from blind end
262 increase to open end 264.The open end 264 of slot part 248,252 is therefore larger, so that canister assembly 36 is being connected into foot
Promote mounting rod 224 being inserted into groove 240 when 28.The setting allows user not have to that when being directed at canister assembly 36 on pedestal 24
It is accurate.
Groove 172 and groove 240 are formed in the rear surface 214 of canister assembly 36, so that proper canister assembly 36 is by mounting rod 224
During support, a part for bar portion 64 is contained in groove 172.Specifically, a part for the body 168 of canister assembly 36 is in bar portion 64
The first side 234 and the second side 238 (Figure 12) upper extension, to cause canister assembly 36 across bar portion 64.In canister assembly
36 by mounting rod 224 when being supported, and the setting prevents canister assembly 36 from being slided relative to Handleset 32, is swung, displacement, or from side
It is moved to opposite side.In addition, the setting helps canister assembly 36 being positioned on pedestal 24, to cause the breech lock on canister assembly 36
228 are correctly aligned with the corresponding construction of Handleset 32.
As shown in FIG. 13 to 15, breech lock 228 is supported by canister assembly 36.Shown breech lock 228 or engagement member are supported on tank
On the upper end opposite with suction motor 176 of component 36.The operable part with Handleset 32 of breech lock 228 engages, from
And canister assembly 36 is releasably connected to Handleset 32.Breech lock 228 the end 88 of first end 84 and second of telescoping tube 44 it
Between on the canister assembly 36.Specifically, breech lock 228 is located between the handle 48 and mounting rod 224 of Handleset 32.By installation
Bar 224, breech lock 228 provides three point attachment (on mounting rod 224, be a little located on breech lock 228) at 2 points, by canister assembly 36
It is connected to Handleset 32 and foot 28.
In the illustrated embodiment, breech lock 228 includes manual actuator 268, hook 272 and biasing member 276 (Figure 14 and
Figure 15).Manual actuator 268 stretches out from the body 168 of canister assembly 36, to be activated by user (for example, stepping on).Hook
272 are arranged to engage with the flange of Handleset 32 280, and breech lock 228 is fixed into Handleset 32.Shown hook 272 with
Actuator 268 is integrally formed as single part.In other embodiments, actuator 268 and hook 272 can be connected to one
The individual component risen.Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, breech lock 228 can be supported by Handleset 32, and
Flange 280 can be formed on canister assembly 36.
As shown in Figure 14 and Figure 15, biasing member 276 is located between actuator 268 and the inner surface 284 of body 168.Partially
Component 276 is put to be biased to engage with flange 280 by hook 272.In the illustrated embodiment, biasing member 276 is around actuating
The disc spring of the boss 288 of device 268.In other embodiments, other suitable biasing members can also be used or alternatively made
With other suitable biasing members.
Figure 14 shows the breech lock 228 positioned at bonding station.In the position, sheet of the manual actuator 268 from canister assembly 36
Body 168 is fully extended, and hook 272 extends behind flange 280 to be engaged with flange 280 and canister assembly 36 is fixed into hand
Handle component 32.When to the applying power F of actuator 2682During resisting the biasing of biasing member 276 to move actuator 268, such as Figure 15
Shown, hook 272 is removed (for example, slip) from flange 280.Once hook 272 separates with flange 280, canister assembly 36 is from handle
Component 32 discharges.Canister assembly 36 can then remove from pedestal 24.
With reference to figure 5 and Fig. 6, can utilize swing or move pivotally and lifter motion by canister assembly 36 from Handleset
32 and foot 28 remove.Initially, canister assembly 36 is supported by mounting rod 224 and is fixed to Handleset 32 by breech lock 228.Work as door bolt
When lock 228 is activated to disengage flange 280, canister assembly 36 can surround mounting rod 224 relative to Handleset 32 and foot 28
Pivot.As shown in fig. 6, when breech lock 228 is disengaged with the flange 280 on Handleset 32, canister assembly 36 can be along first
Direction A (being counterclockwise in Fig. 6) is rotated away from Handleset 32.After distance enough is turned on from Handleset 32, canister assembly
Single component can be used as 36 (it includes suction motor 176, separator unit 180, and collecting unit of dust 184) from mounting rod
224 are lifted away from, so as to the second, the three or fourth cleaning mode operating vaccum suction cleaners 20 (as shown in Figures 2 to 4).Passing through will
Canister assembly 36 separates from Handleset 32 and foot 28, also allow activate pedal 132 (Fig. 7), so as to by Handleset 32 from
Foot 28 separates.
Canister assembly 36 can be again connected to Handleset 32 and foot 28 using generally opposite a set of action.It is first
First, the groove 240 (Figure 11) in canister assembly 36 generally aligns with mounting rod 224.Once alignment, canister assembly 36 drop to mounting rod
On 224, to cause mounting rod 224 to be contained in groove 240, and canister assembly 36 is supported by foot 28.Next, the edge of canister assembly 36
The second direction (be in figure 6 clockwise) opposite with first direction A pivots, and steering tiller component 32.With canister assembly 36
Pivoted to Handleset 32, the hook 272 of breech lock 228 engages with the flange 280 of Handleset 32.Hook 272 is arranged to automatic
Resist the biasing of biasing member 276 and move, and removed when canister assembly 36 is connected to Handleset 32 from flange 280, without
User is needed to activate manual actuator 268.Once hook 272 separates with flange 280, hook 272 is biased back to by biasing member 276
Go with engaging behind in flange 280, so as to which canister assembly 36 is fixed into Handleset 32.By by breech lock 228 be biased to it is convex
Edge 280 engages, and " click " sound that can be heard also is provided, so as to inform that user's canister assembly 36 correctly connects with Handleset 32
Connect.
In some embodiments, the relative position of mounting rod 224 and breech lock 228 can be opposite.For example, breech lock 228 can
With the first end 84 of neighbouring Handleset 32, and mounting rod 224 can be located at Handleset 32 handle 48 and breech lock 228 it
Between.In these embodiments, canister assembly 36 still can according to aforesaid way similar mode from Handleset 32 and pin
Portion 28 removes, and is reconnected with them.But when canister assembly 36 is installed on pedestal 24 and is removed from pedestal 24, tank
The bottom (rather than top) of component 36 can pivot towards handle portion 32 and be pivoted away from from handle portion 32.
Claims (26)
1. a kind of vacuum cleaner, including：
Pedestal, the pedestal include：
Foot with suction nozzle, and
The Handleset being removedly connected with the foot, the Handleset can move between the first position and the second position
Dynamic, in the first position, the Handleset is connected to the foot, and in the second place, the Handleset is from institute
State foot's separation；
By the canister assembly of the base supports, the canister assembly can remove from the pedestal；And
The breech lock supported by one of the foot and the Handleset, the breech lock can be with the foot and the handle
The other of component engages, so that the Handleset optionally is fixed into the foot；Characterized in that, work as the tank
When component is by the base supports, the breech lock is maccessiable.
2. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1, wherein, when the canister assembly is by the base supports, the breech lock
Generally covered by the canister assembly.
3. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 2, wherein, the canister assembly includes the body for limiting groove, and wherein
When the canister assembly is by the base supports, the breech lock is contained in the groove.
4. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 3, wherein, the canister assembly also includes being arranged on the intrinsic suction
Motor, and the operable suction to produce by the suction nozzle of wherein described suction motor.
5. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 4, wherein, the canister assembly also includes the separator supported by the body
Unit and collecting unit of dust, wherein the separator unit connects when the Handleset is located at the first position from the suction nozzle
Getter stream, and it is operable with the eliminating impurities particle from the air-flow, and wherein described collecting unit of dust is arranged to collect by institute
State the dirt particle that separator unit separates from the air-flow.
6. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the breech lock is by the base supports, wherein the handle group
Part limits groove, and a part for wherein described breech lock is extended in the groove, so as to optionally consolidate the Handleset
The fixed extremely foot.
7. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the breech lock includes pedal, and wherein described pedal
It can activated so that the breech lock departs from from the other of the foot and the Handleset.
8. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 7, wherein, the breech lock also includes chock, wherein the chock with it is described
The other of foot and the Handleset engage, so that the Handleset optionally is fixed into the foot, and
Wherein described pedal can be activated, so as to by the chock movement be with it is another in the foot and the Handleset
Person is disengaged.
9. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 8, wherein, the breech lock also includes biasing member, wherein the biasing structure
The chock is biased to engage with the other of the foot and the Handleset by part, and wherein described pedal can
The biasing of the biasing member is resisted to move the chock to activated.
10. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the Handleset is included with first end and the second end
Telescoping tube, wherein the first end of the telescoping tube is connected to the foot, and described the second of wherein described telescoping tube
End support handle.
11. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10, wherein, the foot includes body and the bar from body extension
Portion, wherein the body limits the suction nozzle, and wherein described bar portion receives the first end of the telescoping tube with by institute
State Handleset and be connected to the foot.
12. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 11, wherein, the bar portion can move relative to the body, thus
When the Handleset is connected with the bar portion, the Handleset can relative to the foot in upright storage position and
Tilt operation pivots between position.
13. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10, wherein, the telescoping tube limits the first pipeline and second pipe, its
In when the Handleset is connected with the foot, first pipeline provides gas between the suction nozzle and the canister assembly
Flow path, and wherein when the Handleset is connected with the foot, the second pipe provides electrically for the foot
Path.
14. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the foot includes multiple wheels and agitator.
15. a kind of vacuum cleaner, including：
Pedestal, the pedestal include：
Foot with suction nozzle, and
The Handleset being removedly connected with the foot, the Handleset can move between the first position and the second position
Dynamic, in the first position, the Handleset is connected to the foot, and in the second place, the Handleset is from institute
State foot's separation；
By the canister assembly of the base supports, the canister assembly can remove from the pedestal；And
Pedal, the pedal is operable so that the Handleset to be discharged from the foot, so as to allow the Handleset
The second place is moved to from the first position；Characterized in that, when the canister assembly is by the base supports, it is described
Pedal can not operate.
16. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15, wherein, when the canister assembly is by the base supports, the pin
Pedal is generally covered by the canister assembly.
17. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 16, wherein, the canister assembly includes the body for limiting groove, and its
In when the canister assembly is supported by the Handleset, the pedal is contained in the groove.
18. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 17, wherein, the canister assembly also includes：
It is arranged on the intrinsic suction motor, the operable suction to produce by the suction nozzle of the suction motor；
Separator unit, the separator unit are supported by the body, with when the Handleset is located at the first position
From the suction nozzle receiving air-flow, the separator unit is operable with the eliminating impurities particle from the air-flow；And
The collecting unit of dust supported by the body, the collecting unit of dust are arranged to collect by the separator unit from the air-flow
The dirt particle of separation.
19. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the pedal is by the foot support.
20. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15, in addition to：
The chock being connected with the pedal, the chock can engage with one of the foot and the Handleset, from
And the Handleset is optionally fixed to the foot；And
Biasing member, the biasing member are connected with the chock, and the chock is biased to and the foot and the handle
One engagement in component；
Wherein described pedal can activated with resist the biasing of the biasing member by the chock movement be with it is described
The one in foot and the Handleset is disengaged.
21. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 20, wherein, the Handleset limits groove, and wherein described chock
A part extend in the groove, so that the Handleset optionally is fixed into the foot.
22. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the Handleset is included with first end and the second end
Telescoping tube, wherein the first end of the telescoping tube is connected to the foot, and described the second of wherein described telescoping tube
End support handle.
23. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 22, wherein, the foot includes body and the bar from body extension
Portion, wherein the body limits the suction nozzle, and wherein described bar portion receives the first end of the telescoping tube with by institute
State Handleset and be connected to the foot.
24. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 23, wherein, the bar portion can move relative to the body, thus
When the Handleset is connected with the bar portion, the Handleset can relative to the foot in upright storage position and
Tilt operation pivots between position.
25. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 22, wherein, the telescoping tube limits the first pipeline and second pipe, its
In when the Handleset is connected with the foot, first pipeline provides gas between the suction nozzle and the canister assembly
Flow path, and wherein when the Handleset is connected with the foot, the second pipe provides electrically for the foot
Path.
26. vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the foot includes multiple wheels and agitator.
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