DE4138162C1 - Vacuum cleaner esp. for living areas - includes UV source generating beam directed to suction head via glass or plastic fibre which are incorporated in brush to direct UV light deep into carpet - Google Patents

Vacuum cleaner esp. for living areas - includes UV source generating beam directed to suction head via glass or plastic fibre which are incorporated in brush to direct UV light deep into carpet

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DE4138162C1
DE4138162C1 DE19914138162 DE4138162A DE4138162C1 DE 4138162 C1 DE4138162 C1 DE 4138162C1 DE 19914138162 DE19914138162 DE 19914138162 DE 4138162 A DE4138162 A DE 4138162A DE 4138162 C1 DE4138162 C1 DE 4138162C1
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Hubert K. 5275 Bergneustadt De Block
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0061—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids adapted for disinfecting or sterilising

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Abstract

The vacuum cleaner includes an ultra-violet light element which generates an ultra-violet light beam. The UV light is directed to the suction head via a transparent glass- or plastic fibre. The suction head pref. has brushes which incoporate transparent bristles which direct the UV light deep into the carpet. USE/ADVANTAGE - The cleaner can kill microbes, bacteria, mites etc. It is easy to operate and is economical to produce

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Staubsauger mit einem Ultraviolett-Licht­ strahlen erzeugenden Element (UV-Lichtelemente).The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner with an ultraviolet light radiation generating element (UV light elements).

Organismen, z. B. Hausstaubmilben, die bei vielen Menschen durch ihre Ausscheidungen Allergie auslösen und die Gesundheit negativ beein­ flussen, können nicht oder nur schwer mit üblichen Staubsaugern aus Teppichen, Teppichböden oder dgl. entfernt werden. Man hat deshalb schon Saugköpfe von Staubsaugern mit UV-Lichtelementen ausgerüstet, um die Organismen durch das UV-Licht direkt im Teppich zu vernichten (bspw. DE 38 03 825 A1). UV-Licht hat eine die Lebensfunktionen und letztendlich das Leben von Kleinstlebewesen wie Mikroben, Bakterien, Milben usw. stark beeinträchtigende Wirkung. Bei Benutzung des bekannten Staubsaugers wird daher beim normalen Staubsaugen der Fußboden stark mit dem UV-Licht bestrahlt, wobei eine trockene Desinfektion erfolgt.Organisms, e.g. B. dust mites, which in many people through their Eliminations trigger allergy and adversely affect health flow, can not or only with difficulty with conventional vacuum cleaners Carpets, carpets or the like can be removed. One has therefore suction heads of vacuum cleaners have already been equipped with UV light elements destroy the organisms directly in the carpet with the UV light (e.g. DE 38 03 825 A1). UV light has one of the vital functions and ultimately the life of microorganisms like microbes, bacteria, Mites etc. have a serious adverse effect. When using the Known vacuum cleaner is therefore the normal vacuuming Floor heavily irradiated with UV light, being dry Disinfection takes place.

Durch das UV-Lichtelement wird jedoch der Saugkopf größer und schwerer und daher unhandlicher. Außerdem ist es erforderlich, eine elektrische Leitung zwischen dem Saugkopf und dem Staubsaugergehäuse vorzusehen, die zum Schutz der Bedienungsperson aufwendig isoliert sein muß.However, the UV light element makes the suction head larger and heavier and therefore more bulky. It also requires an electrical To provide a line between the suction head and the vacuum cleaner housing, which must be costly insulated to protect the operator.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen gattungsgemäßen Staubsauger so zu gestalten, daß er leichter zu handhaben ist und der Aufwand für die Isolierung geringer wird.The invention is therefore based on the object of a generic Vacuum cleaner to be designed so that it is easier to handle and the Isolation effort is reduced.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe erfolgt mit den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merk­ malen.The problem is solved with the note specified in claim 1 to paint.

Die Verwendung von Glas- oder Kunststoffasern erlaubt es, die eigent­ liche UV-Lichtquelle außerhalb des Saugkopfes, bspw. im Staubsaugerge­ häuse unterzubringen und gleichzeitig das UV-Licht direkt auf den Fuß­ boden zu leiten. Dabei wird der Saugkopf nicht größer und schwerer, da die Fasern vom Volumen und vom Gewicht her vernachlässigbar sind. Wei­ terhin müssen die Fasern nicht elektrisch isoliert werden.The use of glass or plastic fibers allows the actual UV light source outside the suction head, for example in a vacuum cleaner housing and at the same time the UV light directly on the foot to lead the floor. The suction head is not bigger and heavier because the fibers are negligible in volume and weight. Wei furthermore, the fibers do not have to be electrically insulated.

Werden gemäß dem Anspruch 2 Bürsten mit transparenten Borsten verwen­ det, so kann das UV-Licht direkt tief in das Teppichgewebe eindringen und dort wirksam werden.Are used according to claim 2 brushes with transparent bristles det, so the UV light can penetrate deep into the carpet fabric and take effect there.

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1. Staubsauger, insbesondere für Wohnbereiche, mit einem Ultra­ violett-Lichtstrahlen erzeugenden Element (UV-Lichtelement), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mittels transparenter Glas- oder Kunststoffasern das UV-Licht zum Anwendungsort (Saugkopf) ge­ leitet wird.1. Vacuum cleaner, especially for living areas, with an ultra violet light-generating element (UV light element), characterized in that the UV light is guided to the application site (suction head) by means of transparent glass or plastic fibers. 2. Staubsauger nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Saugkopf mit Bürsten versehen ist, die transparente Borsten aufweisen, die das UV-Licht tief in das Teppichgewebe leiten.2. Vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that the Suction head is provided with brushes, the transparent bristles have the UV light deep into the carpet fabric.
DE19914138162 1991-11-21 1991-11-21 Vacuum cleaner esp. for living areas - includes UV source generating beam directed to suction head via glass or plastic fibre which are incorporated in brush to direct UV light deep into carpet Expired - Lifetime DE4138162C1 (en)

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DE19914138162 DE4138162C1 (en) 1991-11-21 1991-11-21 Vacuum cleaner esp. for living areas - includes UV source generating beam directed to suction head via glass or plastic fibre which are incorporated in brush to direct UV light deep into carpet
DE4206190A DE4206190C2 (en) 1991-11-21 1992-02-28 Vacuum cleaner with additional device against organisms causing illness and malaise
DE19924220613 DE4220613A1 (en) 1991-11-21 1992-06-24 Dry disinfection system for use against organisms effecting illness and unease - caused esp. in textiles and similar of living and transport spheres and residences of humans and animals and system uses elements producting UV light radiation
DE19924222805 DE4222805A1 (en) 1991-11-21 1992-07-10 Vacuum cleaner with disinfecting unit - has clip-on battery unit on suction head providing UV or IR radiation, with transmission via optical fibres
DE19934304718 DE4304718C2 (en) 1991-11-21 1993-02-01 Disinfection and cleaning device, in particular for vacuum cleaners

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DE4206190A1 (en) * 1991-11-21 1993-05-27 Hubert K Block Electric vacuum cleaner attachment for dry disinfecting - uses battery of UV light sources fitted to suction hose above vacuum cleaner suction head and coupled to optical fibres
DE4333831A1 (en) * 1992-09-30 1994-04-21 Peter Crabiell Vacuum cleaner with allergen elimination capability for house dust mites - comprises ultrasound-emitting suction head in intake opening and water-filled fine wet filter and esp. associated with ultraviolet light source for killing parasites and removing smaller particles
DE4304718A1 (en) * 1991-11-21 1994-08-04 Hubert K Block Disinfecting and cleaning device - in particular for vacuum cleaners
DE19654108A1 (en) * 1996-12-23 1998-06-25 Massholder Karl F Dr Process for cleaning a surface and cleaning system
CN1311777C (en) * 2003-11-19 2007-04-25 松下电器产业株式会社 Cleaning head of electric vacuum cleaner and electric vacuum cleaner using the cleaning head
US7444711B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2008-11-04 Halo Technologies, Inc. Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation with heat dissipation system
US7476885B2 (en) * 2006-02-22 2009-01-13 Oreck Corporation Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation
US7507980B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2009-03-24 Oreck Corporation Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation
US8112841B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2012-02-14 Oreck Holdings Llc Ultraviolet vacuum cleaner with safety mechanism
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4206190A1 (en) * 1991-11-21 1993-05-27 Hubert K Block Electric vacuum cleaner attachment for dry disinfecting - uses battery of UV light sources fitted to suction hose above vacuum cleaner suction head and coupled to optical fibres
DE4304718A1 (en) * 1991-11-21 1994-08-04 Hubert K Block Disinfecting and cleaning device - in particular for vacuum cleaners
DE4333831A1 (en) * 1992-09-30 1994-04-21 Peter Crabiell Vacuum cleaner with allergen elimination capability for house dust mites - comprises ultrasound-emitting suction head in intake opening and water-filled fine wet filter and esp. associated with ultraviolet light source for killing parasites and removing smaller particles
DE19654108A1 (en) * 1996-12-23 1998-06-25 Massholder Karl F Dr Process for cleaning a surface and cleaning system
DE19654108C2 (en) * 1996-12-23 2001-10-04 Massholder Karl F Cleaning system and method for cleaning a surface
CN1311777C (en) * 2003-11-19 2007-04-25 松下电器产业株式会社 Cleaning head of electric vacuum cleaner and electric vacuum cleaner using the cleaning head
US7444711B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2008-11-04 Halo Technologies, Inc. Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation with heat dissipation system
US7476885B2 (en) * 2006-02-22 2009-01-13 Oreck Corporation Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation
US7507980B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2009-03-24 Oreck Corporation Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation
US7721383B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2010-05-25 Oreck Holdings, Llc Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation
US7923707B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2011-04-12 Oreck Holdings, Llc Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation
US8112841B2 (en) 2006-02-22 2012-02-14 Oreck Holdings Llc Ultraviolet vacuum cleaner with safety mechanism
AT514138A1 (en) * 2013-04-11 2014-10-15 Fachhochschule Technikum Wien Method and device for eliminating fungal attack

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