DE60323557D1 - Selbstfahrender Staubsauger mit entfernbarem Saugkopf und halbautomatischer Umgebungskartographie - Google Patents

Selbstfahrender Staubsauger mit entfernbarem Saugkopf und halbautomatischer Umgebungskartographie

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DE60323557D1
DE60323557D1 DE60323557T DE60323557T DE60323557D1 DE 60323557 D1 DE60323557 D1 DE 60323557D1 DE 60323557 T DE60323557 T DE 60323557T DE 60323557 T DE60323557 T DE 60323557T DE 60323557 D1 DE60323557 D1 DE 60323557D1
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vacuum cleaner
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Bryan Chmura
Robert N Mckee
Victor Younger
Mark E Reindle
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Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A47L9/04—Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
    • A47L9/0405—Driving means for the brushes or agitators
    • A47L9/0411—Driving means for the brushes or agitators driven by electric motor
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    • A47L5/36—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
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    • G—PHYSICS
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  • Electric Vacuum Cleaner (AREA)
  • Electric Suction Cleaners (AREA)
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