EP0839488B1 - Vacuum cleaner with integrated recessed grip - Google Patents

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EP0839488B1
EP0839488B1 EP97115294A EP97115294A EP0839488B1 EP 0839488 B1 EP0839488 B1 EP 0839488B1 EP 97115294 A EP97115294 A EP 97115294A EP 97115294 A EP97115294 A EP 97115294A EP 0839488 B1 EP0839488 B1 EP 0839488B1
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Gerhard Dipl.-Ing. Stettner
Dieter Wölfel
Jörg Dipl.-Ing. Tillmanns
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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
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2585/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D2585/68—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form
    • B65D2585/6802—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form specific machines, engines or vehicles
    • B65D2585/6845—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form specific machines, engines or vehicles other household devices
    • B65D2585/6847—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form specific machines, engines or vehicles other household devices vacuum cleaners

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  • the invention relates to a device for floor care, especially a vacuum cleaner.
  • Such a device for example as conventional vacuum cleaner or as a steam cleaner can be formed, usually consists of a Housing that can have at least two housing parts. Functional elements such as motor, Electronics, cable drum, switches etc. arranged. at Such a vacuum cleaner is in the end area of the Intake manifold connection usually attached a handle that as Carrying device for the vacuum cleaner is used. Known handles unfavorably extend the vacuum cleaner housing or the total length of the vacuum cleaner.
  • Such a device is e.g. from European patent application EP0558101, which the The preamble of claim 1 corresponds to known.
  • the invention has for its object a device according to the preamble of Claim 1 to specify, in which the space created by the recessed grip saves space and is used technically skillfully.
  • the recessed grip means itself, in particular a Has recess, for receiving the hanging device of the lid.
  • a particularly inexpensive manufacture of the device can mainly because of low tooling costs achieved that the housing of the device in essentially from a lower and an upper Housing shell is formed with the first handle together with the lower housing shell as one piece Housing part is formed. In addition to one This also saves material a weight saving, which also leads to an improved Manageability of the device leads.
  • a particularly advantageous manufacturing technology Design is that the lower housing shell with integrated first handle made of an injection molded Plastic is made.
  • the edge area resulting from the recessed grip can advantageously also for sealing the cover thereby serve that the device in an upper area the recessed grip, in particular as a molded groove trained receptacle for a seal of the lid having.
  • Another sensible use of the dust room facing area of the first recessed grip results in that in the upper area of the first recessed grip Receiving device especially for one Vacuum cleaner bag holders are provided.
  • One for certain applications, for example Use on stairs particularly safe handling of the Device can be ensured that the Device in a facing away from the intake manifold connection Area has a second handle.
  • a particularly space-saving arrangement of the second handle arises from the fact that the second handle one in the upper recess provided second recessed grip spans.
  • the device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is concerned is a canister vacuum cleaner that is essentially one an upper 7 and lower 4 housing shell formed Housing 4, 7 has.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 has one Intake pipe connection 3, which with a dust chamber 19 in Connection is established.
  • the dust chamber 19 is opened by means of a dust chamber cover 5.
  • the intake pipe connection 3 facing area has the lower Housing shell 4 on a first handle 2, which from a the lower housing shell 4 formed recessed grip becomes.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 also points in Direction of through the intake manifold 3 in the Vacuum cleaner 1 passing airflow through arrows is symbolized, a first filter 26, a motor 24 with flanged fan 25 and air outlet openings 27 with an integrated additional filter.
  • a second handle 8 provided, which consists of a in the upper housing shell 7 provided recessed grip 9 with one in the middle remaining web 8 is formed.
  • a more precise one Description of this second handle 8 results from the representation in Fig. 5.
  • the shown in Fig. 1 Vacuum cleaner 1 also has a cable drum 28 Inclusion of a cable 20, a rotary control 6 and a Electronics module 23 on.
  • the lower 4 and upper 7 housing shell are in Middle area with a in Fig. 1 for the sake of Clarity only indicated bumper band 18 Mistake.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 shown in Fig. 1 has those in the area of Intake pipe connection 3 arranged first recessed grip 2. This can be done inexpensively by an appropriate Shaping of the lower housing shell 4 can be realized. As there are no special ones in the upper case Molds are required to provide a handle there is an overall cost reduction at Production of both housing parts 4, 7. When wearing the Vacuum cleaner in a vertical device position is also a optimal comfort guaranteed. Another one The advantage of the recessed grip 2 is the low Device dimensions that are provided when providing a separate Handle or one in the area of the upper and lower Housing shell provided handle significantly exceeded become. In addition, there are stable housing parts 4, 7 against, so that even when installing the top 7 and lower 4 housing shell when reassembling or in Service case a safe assembly of the device results.
  • the recessed grip 2 is of this type designed that the closure device of the Dust chamber cover 5 can be hung. This will be in the Connection with FIGS. 2 to 4 even closer explained.
  • Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of a lower one Housing shell 4 with associated dust chamber cover 5 in perspective view.
  • the lower housing shell 4 has a dust chamber 30 for receiving a Dust bag holder and a blower chamber 31 for receiving of a blower motor. Between dust room 30 and Blower chamber 31 is a filter holder 33.
  • recesses 32 are provided for receiving the rear wheels.
  • a recessed grip 2 Between a front edge strip 34 and the dust space 30 there is a recessed grip 2, the is intended to engage a hand.
  • the recessed grip 2 has in the middle area means 10 for receiving an am Dust chamber cover 5 molded-on suspension device 11, e.g. a locking tab.
  • the dust chamber cover 5 also contains one Recess 36 for the intake manifold connection, a push button 37 for opening the dust compartment cover 5 and hinges forming recesses 35 which engage in corresponding Counterparts are provided on an upper housing shell, that in Fig. 2 not for reasons of clarity is shown.
  • the lower housing shell 4 shown in FIG. 2 with Associated dust compartment cover 5 again illustrates the Advantages already described in connection with FIG. 1 the integrated recessed grip 2.
  • the handle 2 is in realized in a surprisingly simple way that in the lower housing shell 4 one or more corresponding recesses are provided.
  • a safe one Suspension of the vacuum cleaner on the recessed grip 2 allows become.
  • a special can adapted suspension device the dimensions of the recessed grip be provided.
  • Fig. 3 shows a central section through a section of the lower housing half 4 in the area of the recessed grip 2.
  • An A groove 12 is formed on the upper edge of the recessed grip 2 the one usually made of a rubber material Dust chamber sealing cord 13 is introduced.
  • the recessed area can also be attached to the lower one Housing shell a molded bead.
  • Receiving device 40 for a dust bag container is in the Middle region of the recessed grip 2 between the end region 34 the lower housing half 4 and the dust chamber 30 a Recess for hanging the dust compartment cover 5.
  • the recessed grip 2 has means for receiving in the central region a sealing flap formed on the dust compartment lid.
  • 34 not shown hatched for the locking tab intended area in contrast to the lower housing shell 4, 34 not shown hatched.
  • FIG. 4 shows a section of a lower housing shell 4 of a vacuum cleaner 1 with recessed grip 2 in a side view.
  • the already in connection with FIGS. 1 to 3 introduced reference numerals used so that simplifying to the corresponding description of FIG. 1 until Fig. 3 is referred.
  • the lower housing shell 4 is in a blower chamber 31 for receiving the motor with blower and a dust chamber 30 divided and has one Recess 41 for receiving a nose wheel. Between Blower chamber 31 and dust chamber 30 is a receptacle 33 for Inclusion of a dust filter provided. Between dust room 30 and front edge strip 34 of the lower housing shell 4 is the recessed grip 2.
  • Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of a Vacuum cleaner 1 in top view.
  • the one visible from above upper housing shell 7 has one from a second Grip recess 9 with a web 8 arranged in the middle formed second handle.
  • rear wheels 21 are arranged.
  • the Vacuum cleaner 1 also has an on / off switch 41, an actuator 42 for the cable drum for Winding up the power cable and a rotary switch 6 for Power control of the vacuum cleaner 1.
  • a dust chamber cover 5 with an opening 33 for receiving a dust pipe connection intended.
  • the first recessed grip 2 provided is in the top view of FIG not visible above and for the one shown in FIG. 5 Embodiment therefore only dashed located.
  • Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a Vacuum cleaner 1 in side view. Doing so again spectacular the small external dimensions of the Vacuum cleaner in the longitudinal direction clearly because of the handle remarkably simple way in the lower housing shell 4 is integrated to save space.

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A vacuum cleaner has a handle (2) formed out of a hollow located in a lower shell (4) of the housing. The handle and the lower shell are a one- piece item, made from cast plastic. The handle is in the region of a suction pipe connection (3). Nearby is the dust chamber lid (5). On the lid is moulded a device to hang it in the region of the hollow and the lower housing shell has a corresponding recess for this device. In the upper region of the handle is a moulded groove (13) for a lid seal. The hollow has at the bottom a tapering bead. In the upper part of the hollow something is provided to hold the dust bag.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Bodenpflege, insbesondere einen Staubsauger.The invention relates to a device for floor care, especially a vacuum cleaner.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung, die beispielsweise als konventioneller Bodenstaubsauger oder als Heißdampfreiniger ausgebildet sein kann, besteht in der Regel aus einem Gehäuse, das mindestens zwei Gehäuseteile aufweisen kann. In dem Gehäuse sind Funktionselemente wie Motor, Elektronik, Kabeltrommel, Schalter etc. angeordnet. Bei einem solchen Staubsauger ist im Endbereich des Saugrohranschlusses meist ein Griff angebracht, der als Tragevorrichtung für den Staubsauger dient. Bekannte Griffe verlängern in ungünstiger Weise das Staubsaugergehäuse bzw. die Gesamtlänge des Staubsaugers.Such a device, for example as conventional vacuum cleaner or as a steam cleaner can be formed, usually consists of a Housing that can have at least two housing parts. Functional elements such as motor, Electronics, cable drum, switches etc. arranged. at Such a vacuum cleaner is in the end area of the Intake manifold connection usually attached a handle that as Carrying device for the vacuum cleaner is used. Known handles unfavorably extend the vacuum cleaner housing or the total length of the vacuum cleaner.

Dieses Problem wird bei einer Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art üblicherweise dadurch gelöst, daß ein Griff aus einer im Gehäuse, insbesondere in einer unteren Gehäuseschale, der Vorrichtung angeordneten Griffmulde gebildet wird. This problem is with a device of the beginning mentioned type usually solved in that a handle from an im Housing, especially in a lower housing shell, the Device arranged recessed grip is formed.

Eine solche Vorrichtung ist z.B. aus der Europäische Patentanmeldung EP0558101, die dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 entspricht, bekannt.Such a device is e.g. from European patent application EP0558101, which the The preamble of claim 1 corresponds to known.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 anzugeben, bei der der durch die Griffmulde entstehende Raum platzsparend und technisch geschickt ausgenutzt wird.The invention has for its object a device according to the preamble of Claim 1 to specify, in which the space created by the recessed grip saves space and is used technically skillfully.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß die Griffmulde selbst Mittel, insbesondere eine Ausnehmung, zur Aufnahme der Einhängevorrichtung des Deckels aufweist. This object is achieved in that the recessed grip means itself, in particular a Has recess, for receiving the hanging device of the lid.

Eine besonders kostengünstige Herstellung der Vorrichtung kann vor allem aufgrund niedriger Werkzeugkosten dadurch erzielt werden, daß das Gehäuse der Vorrichtung im wesentlichen aus einer unteren und aus einer oberen Gehäuseschale gebildet wird, wobei der erste Griff zusammen mit der unteren Gehäuseschale als einstückiges Gehäuseteil ausgebildet ist. Neben einer Materialeinsparung ergibt sich gleichzeitig hierdurch auch eine Gewichtseinsparung, welche auch zu einer verbesserten Handhabbarkeit der Vorrichtung führt.A particularly inexpensive manufacture of the device can mainly because of low tooling costs achieved that the housing of the device in essentially from a lower and an upper Housing shell is formed with the first handle together with the lower housing shell as one piece Housing part is formed. In addition to one This also saves material a weight saving, which also leads to an improved Manageability of the device leads.

Eine herstellungstechnisch besonders vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung besteht darin, daß die untere Gehäuseschale mit integriertem ersten Griff aus einem spritzgegossenen Kunststoff hergestellt ist.A particularly advantageous manufacturing technology Design is that the lower housing shell with integrated first handle made of an injection molded Plastic is made.

Der sich durch die Griffmulde ergebende Randbereich kann vorteilhafterweise auch für eine Abdichtung des Deckels dadurch dienen, daß die Vorrichtung in einem oberen Bereich der Griffmulde eine insbesondere als angeformte Nut ausgebildete Aufnahme für eine Dichtung des Deckels aufweist.The edge area resulting from the recessed grip can advantageously also for sealing the cover thereby serve that the device in an upper area the recessed grip, in particular as a molded groove trained receptacle for a seal of the lid having.

Ein sicheres Tragen der Vorrichtung und insbesondere ein Abrutschen einer in die erste Griffmulde eingreifenden Hand kann dadurch vermieden werden, daß die erste Griffmulde in einem unteren Bereich eine gegenüber dem oberen Bereich sich verjüngende Griffwulst aufweistSafe wearing of the device and especially one A hand slipping into the first recessed grip slips can be avoided in that the first recessed grip in a lower area versus the upper area has a tapered grip bead

Eine weitere sinnvolle Nutzung des dem Staubraum zugewandten Bereichs der ersten Griffmulde ergibt sich dadurch, daß im oberen Bereich der ersten Griffmulde Aufnahmemittel insbesondere für einen Staubsaugerbeutelhalter vorgesehen sind.Another sensible use of the dust room facing area of the first recessed grip results in that in the upper area of the first recessed grip Receiving device especially for one Vacuum cleaner bag holders are provided.

Eine für bestimmte Anwendungsfälle, beispielsweise beim Einsatz auf Treppen besonders sichere Handhabung der Vorrichtung kann dadurch gewährleistet werden, daß die Vorrichtung im einem dem Saugrohranschluß abgewandten Bereich einen zweiten Griff aufweist.One for certain applications, for example Use on stairs particularly safe handling of the Device can be ensured that the Device in a facing away from the intake manifold connection Area has a second handle.

Eine besonders platzsparende Anordnung des zweiten Griffes ergibt sich dadurch, daß der zweite Griff eine in der oberen Gehäuseschale vorgesehene zweite Griffmulde überspannt. A particularly space-saving arrangement of the second handle arises from the fact that the second handle one in the upper recess provided second recessed grip spans.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher beschrieben und erläutert.The invention is described below with reference to the figures illustrated embodiments described in more detail and explained.

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Fig. 1
ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Staubsaugers in einer schematischen Seitenansicht,
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ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer unteren Gehäuseschale eines Staubsaugers mit zugehörigem Staubraumdeckel,
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einen Mittelschnitt eines Ausschnitts einer unteren Gehäuseschale eines Staubsauger mit Griffmulde,
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einen Ausschnitts einer unteren Gehäuseschale eines Staubsauger mit Griffmulde in der Seitenansicht,
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eine schematische Darstellung eines Staubsaugers in der Draufsicht und
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eine schematische Darstellung eines Staubsaugers in der Seitenansicht.
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Fig. 1
a first embodiment of a vacuum cleaner in a schematic side view,
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1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a lower housing shell of a vacuum cleaner with an associated dust chamber cover,
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2 shows a central section of a section of a lower housing shell of a vacuum cleaner with a recessed grip,
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a section of a lower housing shell of a vacuum cleaner with recessed grip in side view,
Fig. 5
a schematic representation of a vacuum cleaner in plan view and
Fig. 6
a schematic representation of a vacuum cleaner in a side view.

Bei der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Vorrichtung 1 handelt es sich um einen Bodenstaubsauger, der ein im wesentlichen aus einer oberen 7 und unteren 4 Gehäuseschale gebildetes Gehäuse 4, 7 aufweist. Der Staubsauger 1 weist einen Saugrohranschluß 3 auf, der mit einem Staubraum 19 in Verbindung steht. Eine Öffnung des Staubraums 19 erfolgt mittels eines Staubraumdeckels 5. In dem dem Saugrohranschluß 3 zugewandten Bereich weist die untere Gehäuseschale 4 einen ersten Griff 2 auf, der aus einer an die untere Gehäuseschale 4 angeformten Griffmulde gebildet wird. In einem oberen Bereich der Griffmulde 2 befindet sich eine Nut 12, in der eine in der Regel aus einem Gummimaterial bestehende Staubraumdichtschnur 13 eingebracht ist. In einem unteren Bereich 15 der Griffmulde 2 ist an die untere Gehäuseschale 4 eine Griffwulst 16 angeformt. Der Staubsauger 1 weist darüberhinaus in Richtung des durch den Saugrohranschluß 3 in den Staubsauger 1 gelangenden Luftstrom, der durch Pfeile symbolisiert ist, einen ersten Filter 26, einen Motor 24 mit angeflanschtem Gebläse 25 sowie Luftaustrittsöffnungen 27 mit einem integrierten weiteren Filter auf. Im Bereich der Luftaustrittsöffnungen 27 ist zudem ein zweiter Griff 8 vorgesehen, der aus einer in der oberen Gehäuseschale 7 vorgesehenen Griffmulde 9 mit einem in der Mitte verbliebenen Steg 8 gebildet wird. Eine genauere Beschreibung dieses zweiten Griffes 8 ergibt sich anhand der Darstellung in Fig. 5. Der in Fig. 1 dargestellte Staubsauger 1 weist weiterhin eine Kabeltrommel 28 zur Aufnahme eines Kabels 20, einen Drehregler 6 sowie eine Elektronikbaugruppe 23 auf. Im Heckbereich des Staubsaugers 1 sind an jeweils jeder Seite vorgesehene Heckräder 21 und im Bugbereich ein in der Mitte angeordnetes Bugrad 22 vorgesehen. Die untere 4 und obere 7 Gehäuseschale sind im Mittelbereich mit einem in Fig. 1 aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit lediglich angedeuteten Stoßband 18 versehen.The device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is concerned is a canister vacuum cleaner that is essentially one an upper 7 and lower 4 housing shell formed Housing 4, 7 has. The vacuum cleaner 1 has one Intake pipe connection 3, which with a dust chamber 19 in Connection is established. The dust chamber 19 is opened by means of a dust chamber cover 5. In which The intake pipe connection 3 facing area has the lower Housing shell 4 on a first handle 2, which from a the lower housing shell 4 formed recessed grip becomes. Located in an upper area of the recessed grip 2 there is a groove 12, in which one usually consists of a Rubber material existing dust space sealing cord 13 is introduced. In a lower area 15 of the recessed grip 2 is a grip bead 16 on the lower housing shell 4 formed. The vacuum cleaner 1 also points in Direction of through the intake manifold 3 in the Vacuum cleaner 1 passing airflow through arrows is symbolized, a first filter 26, a motor 24 with flanged fan 25 and air outlet openings 27 with an integrated additional filter. In the area the air outlet openings 27 is also a second handle 8 provided, which consists of a in the upper housing shell 7 provided recessed grip 9 with one in the middle remaining web 8 is formed. A more precise one Description of this second handle 8 results from the representation in Fig. 5. The shown in Fig. 1 Vacuum cleaner 1 also has a cable drum 28 Inclusion of a cable 20, a rotary control 6 and a Electronics module 23 on. In the rear area of the vacuum cleaner 1 are provided on each side rear wheels 21 and a nose wheel 22 arranged in the middle in the bow area intended. The lower 4 and upper 7 housing shell are in Middle area with a in Fig. 1 for the sake of Clarity only indicated bumper band 18 Mistake.

Der in Fig. 1 dargestellte Staubsauger 1 weist die im Bereich des Saugrohranschlusses 3 angeordnete erste Griffmulde 2 auf. Diese kann kostengünstig durch eine entsprechende Formgebung der unteren Gehäuseschale 4 realisiert werden. Da somit bei der oberen Gehäuseschale keine speziellen Formen für das Vorsehen eines Griffes erforderlich sind, kommt es insgesamt zu einer Kostenreduzierung bei der Herstellung beider Gehäuseteile 4, 7. Bei einem Tragen des Staubsaugers in senkrechter Gerätelage ist zudem ein optimaler Tragekomfort gewährleistet. Einen weiteren Vorteil der Griffmulde 2 stellen die geringen Geräteabmessungen dar, die beim Vorsehen eines separaten Griffes oder eines im Bereich der oberen und unteren Gehäuseschale vorgesehenen Griffes deutlich überschritten werden. Zudem stehen sich jeweils stabile Gehäuseteile 4, 7 gegen, so daß sich auch bei der Montage von oberer 7 und unterer 4 Gehäuseschale bei der Neumontage oder auch im Servicefall ein sicherer Zusammenbau der Vorrichtung ergibt. Zudem wird allein durch den Zusammenbau von oberer 7 und unterer 4 Gehäuseschale auch gleichzeitig die Montage des Griffs 2 durchgeführt, so daß gegenüber Lösungen mit einem separat angeordneten Griff eine derartige Montage komplett entfällt, was somit auch zu einer Kosteneinsparung führt. Die Griffmulde 2 ist derart ausgestaltet, daß zudem die Verschlußvorrichtung des Staubraumdeckels 5 eingehängt werden kann. Dies wird im Zusammenhang mit den Fig. 2 bis Fig. 4 noch näher erläutert.The vacuum cleaner 1 shown in Fig. 1 has those in the area of Intake pipe connection 3 arranged first recessed grip 2. This can be done inexpensively by an appropriate Shaping of the lower housing shell 4 can be realized. As there are no special ones in the upper case Molds are required to provide a handle there is an overall cost reduction at Production of both housing parts 4, 7. When wearing the Vacuum cleaner in a vertical device position is also a optimal comfort guaranteed. Another one The advantage of the recessed grip 2 is the low Device dimensions that are provided when providing a separate Handle or one in the area of the upper and lower Housing shell provided handle significantly exceeded become. In addition, there are stable housing parts 4, 7 against, so that even when installing the top 7 and lower 4 housing shell when reassembling or in Service case a safe assembly of the device results. In addition, just by assembling the top 7 and lower 4 housing shell also the assembly at the same time of the handle 2 performed so that compared to solutions with such a mounting a separately arranged handle completely eliminated, which also leads to a Cost savings leads. The recessed grip 2 is of this type designed that the closure device of the Dust chamber cover 5 can be hung. This will be in the Connection with FIGS. 2 to 4 even closer explained.

Die Ausbildung der übrigen funktionellen Komponenten des in Fig. 1 dargestellten Staubsaugers 1 entspricht im wesentlichen der Funktionsweise bei bekannten Staubsaugern, so daß auf eine Erläuterung dieser Funktionsteile verzichtet werden kann. Eine weitere Besonderheit stellt jedoch der in etwa im Bereich des Schwerpunkts des Staubsaugers 1 angeordnete zweite Griff 8 dar, der aus der zweiten Griffmulde 9 mit einem in der Mitte (von oben betrachtet) stehengebliebenen Steg 8 gebildet wird, wie dies bei dem in Fig. 5 dargestellten Staubsauger in der Draufsicht noch näher gezeigt ist. Durch die Kombination aus erstem 2 und zweitem 8 Griff wird somit eine sehr gute Handhabbarkeit des Staubsaugers 1 sowohl beim senkrechten als auch beim waagrechten Tragen des Staubsaugers 1, d.h. für die beim Betrieb oder beim Transport des Staubsaugers in der Regel verwendeten Betriebs- bzw. Tragearten erzielt.The formation of the other functional components of the in Fig. 1 shown vacuum cleaner 1 corresponds to essential to the operation of known vacuum cleaners, so that an explanation of these functional parts can be dispensed with. Another specialty however, roughly in the area of the focus of the Vacuum cleaner 1 arranged second handle 8, which from the second recessed grip 9 with one in the middle (from above viewed) standing web 8 is formed as this in the vacuum cleaner shown in Fig. 5 in the Top view is shown in more detail. Through the combination the first 2 and the second 8 handle thus become a very good one Manageability of the vacuum cleaner 1 both when vertical as well as when carrying the vacuum cleaner 1 horizontally, i.e. for those who operate or transport the vacuum cleaner usually used operating or carrying modes achieved.

Fig. 2 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer unteren Gehäuseschale 4 mit zugehörigem Staubraumdeckel 5 in perspektivischer Darstellung. Die untere Gehäuseschale 4 weist einen Staubraum 30 zur Aufnahme eines Staubbeutelhalters sowie einen Gebläseraum 31 zur Aufnahme eines Gebläsemotors auf. Zwischen Staubraum 30 und Gebläseraum 31 befindet sich eine Filteraufnahme 33. Darüberhinaus sind im Heckbereich der unteren Gehäuseschale 4 Ausnehmungen 32 zur Aufnahme der Heckräder vorgesehen. Zwischen einer vorderen Randleiste 34 und dem Staubraum 30 befindet sich eine von unten zugängliche Griffmulde 2, die zum Eingreifen einer Hand vorgesehen ist. Die Griffmulde 2 weist im Mittelbereich Mittel 10 zur Aufnahme einer am Staubraumdeckel 5 angeformten Einhängevorrichtung 11, z.B. einer Verschlußlasche, auf. Hierzu ist in der unteren Gehäuseschale 4 eine Ausnehmung oder Aussparung zur Aufnahme der Verschlußlasche 11 vorgesehen. Der Staubraumdeckel 5 enthält außerdem eine Ausnehmung 36 für den Saugrohranschluß, einen Drucktaster 37 zum Öffnen des Staubraumdeckels 5 sowie Scharniere bildende Ausnehmungen 35, die zum Eingriff in entsprechende Gegenstücke an einer oberen Gehäuseschale vorgesehen sind, die in Fig. 2 aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit nicht dargestellt ist.Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of a lower one Housing shell 4 with associated dust chamber cover 5 in perspective view. The lower housing shell 4 has a dust chamber 30 for receiving a Dust bag holder and a blower chamber 31 for receiving of a blower motor. Between dust room 30 and Blower chamber 31 is a filter holder 33. In addition, in the rear area of the lower housing shell 4 recesses 32 are provided for receiving the rear wheels. Between a front edge strip 34 and the dust space 30 there is a recessed grip 2, the is intended to engage a hand. The recessed grip 2 has in the middle area means 10 for receiving an am Dust chamber cover 5 molded-on suspension device 11, e.g. a locking tab. For this purpose, there is a recess in the lower housing shell 4 or recess for receiving the locking tab 11 intended. The dust chamber cover 5 also contains one Recess 36 for the intake manifold connection, a push button 37 for opening the dust compartment cover 5 and hinges forming recesses 35 which engage in corresponding Counterparts are provided on an upper housing shell, that in Fig. 2 not for reasons of clarity is shown.

Die in Fig. 2 gezeigte untere Gehäuseschale 4 mit zugehörigem Staubraumdeckel 5 verdeutlicht nochmals die bereits im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 1 beschriebenen Vorteile der integrierten Griffmulde 2. Der Griff 2 wird in verblüffend einfacher Weise lediglich dadurch realisiert, daß in der unteren Gehäuseschale 4 eine oder mehrere entsprechende Ausnehmungen vorgesehen werden. Durch eine entsprechende Ausbildung dieser Ausnehmungen, beispielsweise durch das Vorsehen einer Verdickung oder eines Vorsprungs im unteren Bereich der Griffmulde 2 kann neben einer sicheren Tragefunktion auch eine sichere Aufhängung des Staubsaugers an der Griffmulde 2 ermöglicht werden. Für eine sichere Aufhängung kann eine spezielle an die Maße der Griffmulde angepaßte Aufhängevorrichtung vorgesehen werden.The lower housing shell 4 shown in FIG. 2 with Associated dust compartment cover 5 again illustrates the Advantages already described in connection with FIG. 1 the integrated recessed grip 2. The handle 2 is in realized in a surprisingly simple way that in the lower housing shell 4 one or more corresponding recesses are provided. By a appropriate training of these recesses, for example by providing a thickening or a projection in the lower region of the recessed grip 2 can in addition to a safe carrying function, also a safe one Suspension of the vacuum cleaner on the recessed grip 2 allows become. For a safe suspension, a special can adapted suspension device the dimensions of the recessed grip be provided.

Fig. 3 zeigt einen Mittelschnitt durch einen Ausschnitt der unteren Gehäusehälfte 4 im Bereich der Griffmulde 2. An oberen Rand der Griffmulde 2 ist eine Nut 12 angeformt, in die eine in der Regel aus einem Gummimaterial bestehende Staubraumdichtschnur 13 eingebracht ist. In einem unteren Bereich der Griffmulde kann außerdem an die untere Gehäuseschale eine Griffwulst angeformt sein. Im oberen Bereich der Griffmulde 2 befindet sich darüberhinaus eine an die untere Gehäuseschale 4 angeformte Aufnahmevorrichtung 40 für einen Staubbeutelbehälter. Wie bereits im Zusammenhang mit dem in Fig. 2 beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel erläutert wurde, befindet sich im Mittelbereich der Griffmulde 2 zwischen dem Endbereich 34 der unteren Gehäusehälfte 4 und dem Staubraum 30 eine Ausnehmung zur Einhängung des Staubraumdeckels 5. Hierzu weist die Griffmulde 2 im Mittelbereich Mittel zur Aufnahme einer am Staubraumdeckel angeformten Verschlußlasche auf. Zur besseren Unterscheidung ist der für die Verschlußlasche vorgesehene Bereich im Gegensatz zur unteren Gehäuseschale 4, 34 nicht schraffiert eingezeichnet. Fig. 3 shows a central section through a section of the lower housing half 4 in the area of the recessed grip 2. An A groove 12 is formed on the upper edge of the recessed grip 2 the one usually made of a rubber material Dust chamber sealing cord 13 is introduced. In a lower one The recessed area can also be attached to the lower one Housing shell a molded bead. At the top There is also a region of the recessed grip 2 molded onto the lower housing shell 4 Receiving device 40 for a dust bag container. How already in connection with that described in FIG. 2 Embodiment has been explained, is in the Middle region of the recessed grip 2 between the end region 34 the lower housing half 4 and the dust chamber 30 a Recess for hanging the dust compartment cover 5. For this the recessed grip 2 has means for receiving in the central region a sealing flap formed on the dust compartment lid. For better distinction is that for the locking tab intended area in contrast to the lower housing shell 4, 34 not shown hatched.

Fig. 4 zeigt einen Ausschnitt einer unteren Gehäuseschale 4 eines Staubsauger 1 mit Griffmulde 2 in der Seitenansicht. Dabei werden die bereits im Zusammenhang mit den Fig. 1 bis 3 eingeführten Bezugszeichen verwendet, so daß vereinfachend auf die entsprechende Beschreibung zu Fig. 1 bis Fig. 3 verwiesen wird. Die untere Gehäuseschale 4 ist in einen Gebläseraum 31 zur Aufnahme des Motors mit Gebläse sowie einen Staubraum 30 unterteilt und weist eine Ausnehmung 41 zur Aufnahme eines Bugrades auf. Zwischen Gebläseraum 31 und Staubraum 30 ist eine Aufnahme 33 zur Aufnahme eines Staubfilters vorgesehen. Zwischen Staubraum 30 und vorderer Randleiste 34 der unteren Gehäuseschale 4 befindet sich die Griffmulde 2. Im oberen Bereich der Griffmulde 2 befindet sich eine Nut 12, in der eine in der Regel aus einem Gummimaterial bestehende Staubraumdichtschnur 13 eingebracht werden kann. Im oberen Bereich der Griffmulde 2 befindet sich darüberhinaus eine an die untere Gehäuseschale 4 angeformte Aufnahmevorrichtung 40 für einen Staubbeutelbehälter.4 shows a section of a lower housing shell 4 of a vacuum cleaner 1 with recessed grip 2 in a side view. The already in connection with FIGS. 1 to 3 introduced reference numerals used so that simplifying to the corresponding description of FIG. 1 until Fig. 3 is referred. The lower housing shell 4 is in a blower chamber 31 for receiving the motor with blower and a dust chamber 30 divided and has one Recess 41 for receiving a nose wheel. Between Blower chamber 31 and dust chamber 30 is a receptacle 33 for Inclusion of a dust filter provided. Between dust room 30 and front edge strip 34 of the lower housing shell 4 is the recessed grip 2. In the upper area of the Handle recess 2 is a groove 12 in which one in the Usually made of a rubber material Dust chamber sealing cord 13 can be introduced. At the top There is also a region of the recessed grip 2 molded onto the lower housing shell 4 Receiving device 40 for a dust bag container.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines Staubsaugers 1 in der Draufsicht. Die von oben sichtbare obere Gehäuseschale 7 weist einen aus einer zweiten Griffmulde 9 mit in der Mitte angeordnetem Steg 8 gebildeten zweiten Griff auf. Im Heckbereich des Staubsaugers 1 sind Heckräder 21 angeordnet. Der Staubsauger 1 weist darüberhinaus einen Ein/Aus-Schalter 41, eine Betätigungsvorrichtung 42 für die Kabeltrommel zum Aufwickeln des Stromkabels sowie einen Drehschalter 6 zur Leistungsregelung des Staubsaugers 1 auf. Im vorderen Bereich des Staubsaugers 1 ist ein Staubraumdeckel 5 mit einer Öffnung 33 zur Aufnahme eines Staubrohranschlusses vorgesehen. Die am vorderen unteren Ende des Staubsaugers 1 vorgesehene erste Griffmulde 2 ist in der Draufsicht von oben nicht sichtbar und bei dem in der Fig. 5 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel daher lediglich gestrichelt eingezeichnet.Fig. 5 shows a schematic representation of a Vacuum cleaner 1 in top view. The one visible from above upper housing shell 7 has one from a second Grip recess 9 with a web 8 arranged in the middle formed second handle. In the rear area of the Vacuum cleaner 1, rear wheels 21 are arranged. The Vacuum cleaner 1 also has an on / off switch 41, an actuator 42 for the cable drum for Winding up the power cable and a rotary switch 6 for Power control of the vacuum cleaner 1. In the front Area of the vacuum cleaner 1 is a dust chamber cover 5 with an opening 33 for receiving a dust pipe connection intended. At the lower front end of the vacuum cleaner 1 The first recessed grip 2 provided is in the top view of FIG not visible above and for the one shown in FIG. 5 Embodiment therefore only dashed located.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines Staubsaugers 1 in der Seitenansicht. Dabei werden nochmals eindrucksvoll die geringen Außenabmessungen des Staubsaugers in Längsrichtung deutlich, da der Griff auf verblüffend einfache Weise in der unteren Gehäuseschale 4 äußert platzsparend integriert ist.Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a Vacuum cleaner 1 in side view. Doing so again impressive the small external dimensions of the Vacuum cleaner in the longitudinal direction clearly because of the handle amazingly simple way in the lower housing shell 4 is integrated to save space.

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  1. Appliance for floor cleaning, in particular vacuum cleaner (1), having a first handle (2), which is formed from a first handle trough (2) disposed in a housing (4, 5) in a lower housing shell (4) of the apparatus in the region of the suction tube connection (3), and a lid (5) on which is integrally moulded a suspension device (11) for suspending the lid (5) in the region of the first handle trough (2), characterised in that the first handle trough (2) has means (10), in particular a recess, for receiving the suspension device of the lid (5).
  2. Appliance according to claim 1, characterised in that the housing (4, 5) of the appliance is formed substantially of a lower (4) and an upper (7) housing shell, the first handle (2) being formed together with the lower housing shell (4) as an integral housing part.
  3. Appliance according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the lower housing shell (4) is manufactured from an injection-moulded plastics material with an integral first handle (2).
  4. Appliance according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the appliance (1) has in an upper region (12) of the handle trough (2) a seat, in particular formed as an integrally moulded groove (13), for a seal (14) of the lid (5).
  5. Appliance according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the first handle trough (2) has a handle bead (16) in a lower region (15) which bead tapers with respect to the upper region (12).
  6. Appliance according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that in the upper region (12) of the first handle trough (2) receiving means (40) are provided in particular for a vacuum cleaner bag holder.
  7. Appliance according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the appliance (1) has a second handle (8) in a region (7) remote from the suction tube connection (3).
  8. Appliance according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the second handle (8) spans a second handle trough (9) provided in the upper housing shell (7).
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