EP0294600B1 - Holder and security device for the cable exit of an electric apparatus - Google Patents

Holder and security device for the cable exit of an electric apparatus Download PDF

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EP0294600B1
EP0294600B1 EP88107465A EP88107465A EP0294600B1 EP 0294600 B1 EP0294600 B1 EP 0294600B1 EP 88107465 A EP88107465 A EP 88107465A EP 88107465 A EP88107465 A EP 88107465A EP 0294600 B1 EP0294600 B1 EP 0294600B1
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Peter Hannemann
Hans-Joachim Birr
Uwe Kemker
Wieland Gühne
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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
    • 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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  • the invention relates to a suspension and protection device on electrical devices, in particular floor care devices with a handle, such as hand-held vacuum cleaners or carpet cleaning devices, in which the cable exit occurs diametrically from the rear end of an ergonomically arranged handle.
  • kink openings are provided in the cable outlet area, which allow a certain bending radius.
  • a separate, soft-elastic part absorbs the increased cable kink.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a suspension and protection device for cable exits, which the aforementioned shortcomings eliminated, maximum freedom of movement for normal cases and protection against excessive loads granted, with the simultaneous integration of a suspension device.
  • the advantages that can be achieved with the invention are, in particular, that the cable emerging from the rear handle area of the floor care device can no longer bend under any circumstances due to overuse and thus the user is protected and the device is less susceptible to repairs.
  • the end of the handle (3) of a cylinder vacuum cleaner (1) is shown on an enlarged scale.
  • the pivotable, bow-shaped suspension and protection device (6) is integrated in the handle (3), whereby it rotates around the point (7). When folded, it forms a positive connection with the outer contours of the handle (3).
  • the lower part of the divided handle end is supported against the wall (9), whereas the suspension and protection device (6) rests on the hook (8) on the wall (9).
  • the end of the handle is moved away from the wall (9) in the area of its middle part, and the bending space for the cable (5) increases. Conversely, the bending radius (R) of the cable (5) increases.
  • Fig. 2 shows an alternative in which the suspension and protection device (6) is shown as a cranked hook. This lies folded against the upper end of the handle and increases the distance between the cable outlet and max. Bending radius (R) of the cable (5).
  • the suspension and protection device forms a surface corresponding to the angle of inclination that the floor care device (1) forms when it is parked against the wall (9).
  • the vacuum cleaner (1) lies flat on the floor and is supported with the handle end part against the floor (10).
  • FIG. 4 shows the solution according to FIG. 3, the suspension and protection device (6) being supported against the floor (10) without stressing the cable (5).

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Abstract

The invention relates to a hang-up and protective arrangement for an electrical appliance such as a vacuum cleaner or carpet cleaning apparatus having a guide wand. The guide wand is equipped with a handle having an end portion with an opening formed therein from which an electrical cable passes from the handle. A U-shaped bracket has respective legs which are pivotally connected to the end portion of the handle so as to straddle the cable. The bracket can pivot between a pivoted-out position whereat the bracket can be hanged on a wall-mounted hook and a pivoted-in position.

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Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung für den Kabelaustritt bei ElektrogerätenHanging and protection device for the cable outlet in electrical devices

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung an Elektrogeräten, insbesondere Bodenpflegegeräten mit Führungsstiel, wie Handstaubsauger oder Teppichreinigungsgeräte, bei denen der Kabelaustritt diametral aus dem hinteren Ende eines ergonomisch angeordneten Handgriffs erfolgt.The invention relates to a suspension and protection device on electrical devices, in particular floor care devices with a handle, such as hand-held vacuum cleaners or carpet cleaning devices, in which the cable exit occurs diametrically from the rear end of an ergonomically arranged handle.

Zweck derartiger Vorrichtungen ist es, das elektrische Versorgungskabel vor zu starker Knickung zu bewahren. Bei derartigen Vorrichtungen ist es nachteilig, daß derartige "Kabeltüllen" nur für eine normale Beanspruchung ausreichen. D.h., übermäßige Kräfte, wie sie beim Abstellen, Aufhängen oder Flachlegen der Geräts auftreten, werden von diesen Vorrichtungen nicht aufgenommen; mit dem Resultat, daß die Anschlußleitung bricht.The purpose of such devices is to prevent the electrical supply cable from becoming too kinked. With such devices, it is disadvantageous that such "cable grommets" are only sufficient for normal use. This means that excessive forces, such as occur when the device is parked, hung up or laid flat, are not absorbed by these devices; with the result that the connecting line breaks.

Derartige Vorrichtungen sind bekannt, indem Knicköffnungen im Kabelaustrittsbereich vorgesehen sind, die einen gewissen Biegeradius zulassen. So ist z.B. eine derartige Vorrichtung an Handstaubsaugern bekannt, bei der ein separates, weichelastisches Teil die erhöhte Kabelknickung aufnimmt.Devices of this type are known in that kink openings are provided in the cable outlet area, which allow a certain bending radius. For example, such a device on handheld vacuum cleaners is known, in which a separate, soft-elastic part absorbs the increased cable kink.

Bei derartigen Vorrichtungen ist es nachteilig, daß es sich um ein zusätzliches Teil handelt, welches die Kosten erhöht und lediglich das Abstellen des Geräts an der Wand vereinfacht. Die weiteren vorgenannten Möglichkeiten der übermäßigen Beanspruchung werden hiervon nicht abgedeckt; insbesondere ist die integrierte Aufhängung nicht gegeben.With such devices it is disadvantageous that it is an additional part, which increases the costs and only simplifies the placing of the device on the wall. The other aforementioned possibilities of excessive stress are not covered by this; in particular, there is no integrated suspension.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es nun, eine Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung für Kabelaustritte zu schaffen, die die vorgenannten Mängel beseitigt, eine maximale Bewegungsfreiheit für den Normalfall und einen Schutz bei übermäßiger Belastung gewährt, bei gleichzeitiger Integration einer Aufhängevorrichtung.The object of the invention is to provide a suspension and protection device for cable exits, which the aforementioned shortcomings eliminated, maximum freedom of movement for normal cases and protection against excessive loads granted, with the simultaneous integration of a suspension device.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe gemäß dem kennzeichnenden Teil des Anspruchs 1.The object is achieved according to the characterizing part of claim 1.

Die Unteransprüche stellen weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung dar.The subclaims represent further advantageous refinements of the invention.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielbaren Vorteile liegen insbesondere darin, daß nunmehr das aus dem hinteren Stielbereich des Bodenpflegegeräts austretende Kabel in keinem Falle der Überbeanspruchung mehr abknicken kann und somit der Benutzer geschützt ist und die Reparaturanfälligkeit des Geräts vermindert wird.The advantages that can be achieved with the invention are, in particular, that the cable emerging from the rear handle area of the floor care device can no longer bend under any circumstances due to overuse and thus the user is protected and the device is less susceptible to repairs.

Die Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und im folgenden näher beschrieben.The invention is illustrated in the drawings and described in more detail below.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1:
den schematischen Aufbau der Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung in vergrößerter Darstellung,
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eine weitere Alternative der Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1,
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ein Bodenpflegegerät, welches in einem bestimmten Winkel an die Wand gelehnt und das Kabel geschützt ist.
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ein Bodenpflegegerät, welches flach auf dem Boden liegt, wobei das Kabel geschützt ist.
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the schematic structure of the suspension and protection device in an enlarged view,
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1 another alternative of the device according to FIG. 1,
Fig. 3:
a floor care device, which is leaning against the wall at a certain angle and the cable is protected.
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a floor care device that lies flat on the floor, the cable being protected.

In den Fig. 1 und 2 ist das Ende des Handgriffs (3) eines Bodenstaubsaugers (1) in vergrößertem Maßstab dargestellt. Hierbei ist die schwenkbewegliche, bügelförmige Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung (6) in den Handgriff (3) integriert, wobei sie sich um den Punkt (7) dreht. Im eingeklappten Zustand bildet sie eine formschlüssige Verbindung mit den äußeren Konturen des Handgriffs (3). Hierbei stützt sich der untere Teil des geteilten Handgriffendes gegen die Wand (9), wohingegen die Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung (6) am Haken (8) an der Wand (9) aufliegt. Dabei wird das Handgriffende im Bereich seines Mittelteils von der Wand (9) fortbewegt, und der Biegeraum für das Kabel (5) vergrößert sich. Im Umkehrschluß ergibt sich, daß der Biegeradius (R) des Kabels (5) sich vergrößert.1 and 2, the end of the handle (3) of a cylinder vacuum cleaner (1) is shown on an enlarged scale. The pivotable, bow-shaped suspension and protection device (6) is integrated in the handle (3), whereby it rotates around the point (7). When folded, it forms a positive connection with the outer contours of the handle (3). The lower part of the divided handle end is supported against the wall (9), whereas the suspension and protection device (6) rests on the hook (8) on the wall (9). The end of the handle is moved away from the wall (9) in the area of its middle part, and the bending space for the cable (5) increases. Conversely, the bending radius (R) of the cable (5) increases.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine Alternative, bei der die Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung (6) als gekröpfter Haken dargestellt ist. Dieser liegt eingeklappt an der oberen Handgriffendseite an und vergrößert den Abstand zwischen Kabelaustritt und max. Biegeradius (R) des Kabels (5).Fig. 2 shows an alternative in which the suspension and protection device (6) is shown as a cranked hook. This lies folded against the upper end of the handle and increases the distance between the cable outlet and max. Bending radius (R) of the cable (5).

In Fig. 3 bildet die Aufhänge- und Schutzvorrichtung eine Fläche entsprechend des Neigungswinkels, den das Bodenpflegegerät (1) beim Abstellen gegen die Wand (9) bildet. Desgleichen trifft bei Fig. 4 zu, wenn der Staubsauger (1) flach auf dem Boden liegt und sich mit dem Handgriffendteil gegen den Boden (10) abstützt.In Fig. 3, the suspension and protection device forms a surface corresponding to the angle of inclination that the floor care device (1) forms when it is parked against the wall (9). The same applies to Fig. 4 when the vacuum cleaner (1) lies flat on the floor and is supported with the handle end part against the floor (10).

Fig. 4 zeigt die Lösung nach Fig. 3, wobei sich die Aufhänge-und Schutzvorrichtung (6) gegen den Boden (10) abstützt, ohne das Kabel (5) zu beanspruchen.FIG. 4 shows the solution according to FIG. 3, the suspension and protection device (6) being supported against the floor (10) without stressing the cable (5).

Claims (5)

  1. Suspension and protection apparatus for the cable outlet on electric appliances, particularly floor cleaning appliances having a guiding shaft, such as manual vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaning appliances, on which the cable outlet is diametrical from the rear end of an ergonomically arranged handle, characterized in that a pivotable bow-type suspension and protection device (6) is mounted in pivot bearings (7) to both sides of the handle (3), the cable (5) being encompassed in the outlet area by two lateral legs (6',6'') of the suspension and protection device.
  2. Suspension and protection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs (6',6'') of the suspension and protection device (6) are arranged so as to pass over the outlet area of the handle (3).
  3. Suspension and protection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs (6',6'') of the suspension and protection device (6) are integrated into the handle (3).
  4. Suspension and protection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the legs (6',6'') are designed as spreaders.
  5. Suspension and protection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the distance (k) of the legs (6',6'') is greater than the bending radius (R) of the cable (5).
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