EP1010388B1 - Floor cleaning apparatus - Google Patents
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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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- 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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- 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
- A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
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- 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
- A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
- A47L9/2836—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means characterised by the parts which are controlled
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- 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 device for floor cleaning, in particular a vacuum cleaner, according to the features of claim 1.
- GB 2 323 774 A discloses a vacuum cleaner having a cable drum for a power cable and a pivotal handle for carrying the vacuum cleaner.
- the cable drum is locked by a brake.
- the brake is arranged to release the cable drum when the handle is pressed against a recess in the housing of the vacuum cleaner.
- EP0970651 A2 discloses a vacuum cleaner, which is switched on and off by rotation of the stem.
- the object of the present invention is to realize operating functions of this vacuum cleaner by means of the handle.
- the handle is pivotable from a first position, the rest position, about an axis to a second position and protrudes in the second position for carrying the housing. - This allows a particularly compact design of the housing and ensures a high level of comfort.
- the handle can be designed so that it forms a continuous continuation of the contour of the housing in its rest position.
- the handle axis can be arranged parallel to the large vertical plane of the housing. This allows the realization of a handle of sufficient size and thus further increases the wearing comfort.
- the handle in the first position at least partially spans at least one recess provided in the housing for receiving accessories, such as e.g. one or more suction nozzles and / or filter bags and / or microfilters and / or the connection cable.
- accessories such as e.g. one or more suction nozzles and / or filter bags and / or microfilters and / or the connection cable.
- a switching device for switching on and off of a blower motor By pivoting the handle from the rest position to the second position, a switching device for switching on and off of a blower motor can be actuated. As a result, it is possible to dispense with a separate switching element otherwise usually provided for switching on or off the fan motor.
- the handle can assume further positions in which further functions can be triggered.
- the handle may be movable against the restoring force of an elastic means from the second to a third or from the first to a fourth position.
- a Brense a Jardinschreibholvorraumschachably and / or the Heidelbergvorrraum for switching on and off of a fan motor actuated and / or a locking mechanism for a dust chamber cover can be unlocked.
- the device is turned off when the handle is moved to the rest position is and the cable retractor is triggered only by overpressure of the handle from the rest position to the fourth position, then the advantage is achieved that the cable is de-energized when retrieving, so that when the plug is still plugged, no separation spark occurs at the socket.
- the handle can be fixed in at least one position.
- This fixation can be accomplished, for example, by an intended locking lug, which can overcome the handle only by applying a higher force.
- it can also be provided a special locking mechanism, which can be triggered by a separate mechanism, for example on the operation of a button or lever.
- it is advantageous to fix in the carrying position, i. in position S2, so that the device can not tilt when carrying.
- a vacuum cleaner with a housing 1 is shown.
- a pivotable about an axis A handle 3 is attached.
- a dust room lid 4 is provided with a lever 5 for unlocking a locking mechanism (not shown here).
- a combined switching and turning knob 6 is also provided for switching on and off and for controlling the power of a (not shown here) fan motor.
- the switch and knob could also be housed in the handle.
- a slider could be used to control the capacity of the vacuum cleaner.
- a recess 7 is covered in located in a first position S1 handle 3.
- the handle 3 is shaped so that in the first position S1, it forms a substantially continuous continuation of the contour of the housing 1, in particular of the upper housing half 2.
- the handle 3 is asymmetrically shaped; it has on its one side a projection 8, which engages in the first position S1 in a corresponding provided on the upper half of the housing 2 recess 9.
- Fig. 3 the function of the device is erläuzert closer: In the first position S1, the handle 3 spans or obscures the recess 7. This is a stored therein (not shown here) suction nozzle or other accessories safely stored.
- the recess can be used, at least partially, in particular for the cable of a floor care appliance not equipped with a cable drum.
- a first pivot angle ⁇ 1 of about 90 ° in the second position S2
- it can be used according to a first function for supporting the vacuum cleaner.
- a second function can be switched on by pivoting from the first S1 to the second position S2 at the same time a blower motor. The switching off can be effected by pivoting back into the first position S1.
- the handle 3 can, preferably against an elastic restoring force, be pivoted about a second pivot angle ⁇ 2 of about 10 ° to a third position S3.
- a third function e.g. the brake of a (not shown here) cable retraction device are released, so that a cable is pulled into the housing 1.
- a fourth function e.g. the brake of a (not shown here) cable retraction device are released, so that a cable is pulled into the housing 1.
- a fourth function e.g. the brake of a (not shown here) cable retraction device
- the arrangement of the handle according to FIG. 3 allows the movement of the handle from the rest position S1 in a further position S4 in the direction of the vacuum cleaner housing or on the recess 7 to.
- the rest position S1 is shown as being slightly spaced from the housing.
- the housing shape can be selected together with the handle so that even in the rest position S1, the handle rests against the housing or forms a continuous continuation of the contour of the housing and still allows downward movement in the direction of the recess 7 becomes.
- the handle may be designed to be of the type described in US Pat Fig. 1 shown rest position S1 down (in the direction of the wheels) to position S4 can be pressed and thereby either the cable drum released or the on / off switch is actuated or the locking of a housing cover is triggered or the handle itself is unlocked.
- the handle has the skilled person for one or more functions in a particular Position or operating position of the handle decided, the other operating positions for the other functions are freely selectable.
- the functional elements to be actuated by means of the handle can be actuated at least partially directly via the handle axis, but they can also be arranged away from the axis and then actuated by the handle body.
- the invention relates to a device for floor cleaning, in particular a vacuum cleaner, according to the features of claim 1.
- GB 2 323 774 A discloses a vacuum cleaner having a cable drum for a power cable and a pivotal handle for carrying the vacuum cleaner.
- the cable drum is locked by a brake.
- the brake is arranged so that it releases the cable drum when the handle is pressed against a recess in the housing of the vacuum cleaner.
- Object of the present invention is to realize operating functions of the vacuum cleaner by means of the handle.
- the handle is pivotable from a first position, the rest position, about an axis to a second position and protrudes in the second position for carrying the housing. - This allows a particularly compact design of the housing and ensures a high level of comfort.
- the handle can be designed so that it forms a continuous continuation of the contour of the housing in its rest position.
- the handle axis can be arranged parallel to the large vertical plane of the housing. This allows the realization of a handle of sufficient size and thus further increases the wearing comfort.
- the handle in the first position at least partially spans at least one recess provided in the housing for receiving accessories, such as e.g. one or more suction nozzles and / or filter bags and / or microfilters and / or the connection cable.
- accessories such as e.g. one or more suction nozzles and / or filter bags and / or microfilters and / or the connection cable.
- a switching device for switching on and off of a blower motor By pivoting the handle from the rest position to the second position, a switching device for switching on and off of a blower motor can be actuated. As a result, it is possible to dispense with a separate switching element otherwise usually provided for switching on or off the fan motor.
- the handle can take further positions, in which further functions can be triggered.
- the handle may be movable against the restoring force of an elastic means from the second to a third or from the first to a fourth position.
- a brake of a cable retractor releasably and / or the switching device for switching on and off of a fan motor actuated and / or a locking mechanism for a dust chamber lid can be unlocked.
- the device is turned off when the handle is moved to the rest position is and the cable retractor is triggered only by overpressure of the handle from the rest position to the fourth position, then the advantage is achieved that the cable is de-energized when retrieving, so that when the plug is still plugged, no separation spark occurs at the socket.
- the handle can be fixed in at least one position.
- This fixation can be accomplished, for example, by an intended locking lug, which can overcome the handle only by applying a higher force.
- it can also be provided a special locking mechanism which can be triggered by a separate mechanism, for example via the operation of a button or lever.
- it is advantageous to fix in the carrying position, i. in position S2, so that the device can not tilt when carrying.
- a vacuum cleaner with a housing 1 is shown.
- a pivotable about an axis A handle 3 is attached.
- a dust room lid 4 is provided with a lever 5 for unlocking a locking mechanism (not shown here).
- a combined switching and turning knob 6 is also provided for switching on and off and for controlling the power of a (not shown here) fan motor.
- the switch and knob could also be housed in the handle.
- a slider could be used to control the capacity of the vacuum cleaner.
- a recess 7 is covered in located in a first position S1 handle 3.
- the handle 3 is shaped so that in the first position S1, it forms a substantially continuous continuation of the contour of the housing 1, in particular of the upper housing half 2.
- the handle 3 is asymmetrically shaped; it has on its one side a projection 8, which engages in the first position S1 in a corresponding provided on the upper half of the housing 2 recess 9.
- Fig. 3 the function of the device is explained in more detail:
- the handle 3 In the first position S1, the handle 3 straddles or conceals the recess 7. Thereby, a suction nozzle or other accessories (not shown here) are stored securely.
- the recess can be used - at least partially - in particular for the cable of a not equipped with a cable drum floor care device.
- a first pivot angle ⁇ 1 of about 90 ° in the second position S2
- it can be used according to a first function for supporting the vacuum cleaner.
- a second function can be switched on by pivoting from the first S1 to the second position S2 at the same time a blower motor.
- the switching off can be effected by pivoting back into the first position S1.
- the handle 3 can, preferably against an elastic restoring force, be pivoted about a second pivot angle ⁇ 2 of about 10 ° to a third position S3.
- a third function e.g. the brake of a (not shown here) cable retraction device are released, so that a cable is pulled into the housing 1.
- a fourth function e.g. the brake of a (not shown here) cable retraction device are released, so that a cable is pulled into the housing 1.
- a fourth function e.g. the brake of a (not shown here) cable retraction device
- the arrangement of the handle according to FIG. 3 allows the movement of the handle from the rest position S1 in a further position S4 in the direction of the vacuum cleaner housing or on the recess 7 to.
- the rest position S1 is shown as being slightly spaced from the housing.
- the housing shape can be selected together with the handle so that even in the rest position S1, the handle rests against the housing or forms a continuous continuation of the contour of the housing and still allows downward movement in the direction of the recess 7 becomes.
- the handle may be designed to be of the type described in US Pat Fig. 1 shown rest position S1 down (in the direction of the wheels) to position S4 can be pressed and thereby either the cable drum released or the on / off switch is actuated or the locking of a housing cover is triggered or der'Griff itself unlocked.
- the handle has the skilled person for one or more functions in a particular Position or operating position of the handle decided, the other operating positions for the other functions are freely selectable.
- the functional elements to be actuated by means of the handle can be actuated at least partially directly via the handle axis, but they can also be arranged away from the axis and then actuated by the handle body.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Bodenreinigung, insbesondere einen Staubsauger, nach den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for floor cleaning, in particular a vacuum cleaner, according to the features of
Bei bekannten Staubsaugern sind Bedienelemente wie beispielsweise eine Ein-/Ausschalttaste, die Taste zum Auslösen der Kabeltrotomelbremse, das Bedienelement zur Einstellung der Leistung, die Taste zur Entriegelung eines Zubehörfaches bzw. des Staubraumdeckels jeweils als einzelne Funktionseinheiten am Staubsaugergehäuse angebracht.In known vacuum cleaners controls such as an on / off button, the button for triggering the Kabeltrotomelbremse, the control element for adjusting the power, the button for unlocking an accessory tray or the dust chamber cover are each attached as a single functional units on the vacuum cleaner housing.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, Bedien-Funktionen dies Staubsaugers mittels des Griffes zu realisieren.The object of the present invention is to realize operating functions of this vacuum cleaner by means of the handle.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 10.This object is solved by the features of
Der Griff ist dabei von einer ersten Stellung, der Ruhestellung, um eine Achse in eine zweite Stellung schwenkbar und steht in der zweiten Stellung zum Tragen vom Gehäuse hervor. - Das ermöglicht eine besonders kompakte Gestaltung des Gehäuses und gewährleistet einen hohen Tragekomfort.The handle is pivotable from a first position, the rest position, about an axis to a second position and protrudes in the second position for carrying the housing. - This allows a particularly compact design of the housing and ensures a high level of comfort.
Nach einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann der Griff so gestaltet werden, daß er in seiner Ruhestellung eine stetige Fortsetzung der Kontur des Gehäuses bildet.According to an advantageous embodiment, the handle can be designed so that it forms a continuous continuation of the contour of the housing in its rest position.
Die Griffachse kann parallel zur großen Vertikalebene des Gehäuses angeordnet sein. Das ermöglicht die Realisierung eines Griffs ausreichender Größe und erhöht damit weiter den Tragekomfort.The handle axis can be arranged parallel to the large vertical plane of the housing. This allows the realization of a handle of sufficient size and thus further increases the wearing comfort.
Vcrteilhafterweise überspannt der Griff in der ersten Stellung mindestens teilweise mindestens eine im Gehäuse vorgesehene Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme von Zubehör, wie z.B. einer oder mehrerer Saugdüsen und/oder Filterbeutel und/oder Mikrofilter und/oder des Anschlußkabels. Das erleichtert die Aufbewahrung und die Zugänglichkeit des Zubehörs.Advantageously, the handle in the first position at least partially spans at least one recess provided in the housing for receiving accessories, such as e.g. one or more suction nozzles and / or filter bags and / or microfilters and / or the connection cable. This facilitates the storage and accessibility of the accessories.
Durch Verschwenken des Griffs von der Ruhestellung in die zweite Stellung kann eine Schaltvorrichtung zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten eines Gebläsemotors betätigbar sein. Dadurch kann auf ein sonst üblicherweise zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten des Gebläsemotors vorgesehenes separates Schaltelement verzichtet werden.By pivoting the handle from the rest position to the second position, a switching device for switching on and off of a blower motor can be actuated. As a result, it is possible to dispense with a separate switching element otherwise usually provided for switching on or off the fan motor.
Nach weiteren Ausgestaltungsmerkmalen kann der Griff weitere Stellungen einnehmen, in der weitere Funktionen auslösbar sind. So kann beispielsweise der Griff entgegen der Rückstellkraft eines elastischen Mittels von der zweiten in eine dritte oder von der ersten in eine vierte Stellung bewegbar sein. Durch Verschwenken des Griffs in die dritte oder vierte Stellung kann eine Brense einer Kabelrückholvorrichtung lösbar und/oder die Schaltvorrrichtung zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten eines Gebläsemotors betätigbar und/oder ein Verriegelungsmechanismus für einen Staubraumdeckel entriegelbar sein. Durch die vorgenannten Maßnahmen kann auf besondere Betätigungs- bzw. Schaltelemente verzichtet werden. Dadurch lassen sich eine Vielzahl von Bedienhandlungen mittels des Griffes bewerkstelligen. Wenn beispielsweise beim Verschwenken des Griffes in die Ruhestellung das Gerät ausgeschaltet wird und die Kabelrückholvorrichtung erst durch überdrücken des Griffes aus der Ruhestellung in die vierte Stellung ausgelöst wird, dann wird der Vorteil erzielt, daß das Kabel beim Rückholen stromlos wird, so daß, wenn der Stecker noch eingesteckt ist, an der Steckdose kein Trennungsfunken entsteht.According to further embodiment features, the handle can assume further positions in which further functions can be triggered. Thus, for example, the handle may be movable against the restoring force of an elastic means from the second to a third or from the first to a fourth position. By pivoting the handle in the third or fourth position, a Brense a Kabelrückholvorrichtung detachably and / or the Schaltvorrrichtung for switching on and off of a fan motor actuated and / or a locking mechanism for a dust chamber cover can be unlocked. By the above measures can be dispensed with special actuation or switching elements. As a result, a variety of operator actions can be accomplished by means of the handle. For example, if the device is turned off when the handle is moved to the rest position is and the cable retractor is triggered only by overpressure of the handle from the rest position to the fourth position, then the advantage is achieved that the cable is de-energized when retrieving, so that when the plug is still plugged, no separation spark occurs at the socket.
Vorteilhafter Weise ist der Griff in mindestens einer Stellung fixierbar. Diese Fixierung kann beispielsweise durch eine vorgesehene Rastnase bewerkstelligt werden, die der Griff nur durch Aufbringung einer höheren Kraft überwinden kann. Es kann aber auch ein spezieller Rastmechanismus vorgesehen werden, der durch einen gesonderten Mechanismus beispielsweise über die Betätigung, eines Knopfes oder Hebels ausgelöst werden kann. Insbesondere ist es vorteilhaft, die Fixierung in der Tragestellung, d.h. in der Stellung S2 vorzusehen, damit das Gerät beim Tragen nicht verkippen kann.Advantageously, the handle can be fixed in at least one position. This fixation can be accomplished, for example, by an intended locking lug, which can overcome the handle only by applying a higher force. But it can also be provided a special locking mechanism, which can be triggered by a separate mechanism, for example on the operation of a button or lever. In particular, it is advantageous to fix in the carrying position, i. in position S2, so that the device can not tilt when carrying.
Nachfolgend wird ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Hierin zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine perspektivische Ansicht, wobei sich der Griff in einer ersten Stellung befindet,
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- eine perspektivische Ansicht nach
Fig. 1 , wobei sich der Griff in einer zweiten Stellung befindet und - Fig. 3
- eine schematische Ansicht der Griffstellungen.
- Fig. 1
- a perspective view, wherein the handle is in a first position,
- Fig. 2
- a perspective view
Fig. 1 , wherein the handle is in a second position and - Fig. 3
- a schematic view of the handle positions.
In den
An der oberen Gehäusehälfte 2 ist ferner ein kombinierter Schalt- und Drehknopf 6 zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten sowie zur Regelung der Leistung eines (hier nicht gezeigten) Gebläsemotors vorgesehen. Alternativ könnte der Schalt- und Drehknopf auch im Griff untergebracht sein. Anstelle des Drehknopfes könnte ein Schieberegler zur Leistungsregelung des Staubsaugers verwendet werden. Eine Ausnehmung 7 wird bei in einer ersten Stellung S1 befindlichen Griff 3 verdeckt. Der Griff 3 ist so geformt, daß er in der ersten Stellung S1 eine im wesentlichen stetige Fortsetzung der Kontur des Gehäuses 1, insbesondere der oberen Gehäusehälfte 2, bildet. Dazu ist der Griff 3 asymmetrisch geformt; er weist an seiner einen Seite einen Vorsprung 8 auf, der in erster Stellung S1 in ein korrespondierende an der oberen Gehäusehälfte 2 vorgesehene Aussparung 9 eingreift.On the
In
Der Griff 3 kann, vorzugsweise entgegen einer elastischen Rückstellkraft, um einen zweiten Schwenkwinkel α2 von etwa 10° in eine dritte Stellung S3 verschwenkt werden. Dabei kann nach einer dritten Funktion z.B. die Bremse einer (hier nicht gezeigten) Kabeleinzugsvorrichtung gelöst werden, so daß ein Kabel in das Gehäuse 1 eingezogen wird. Es ist aber auch möglich, die Ein- bzw. Ausschaltfunktion durch Verschwenken des Griffs 3 von der zweiten S2 in die dritte Stellung S3 zu bewirken. Gleichfalls ist es - nach einer vierten Funktion - möglich, durch Verschwenken von der zweiten S2 in die dritte Stellung S3 einen Verriegelungsmechanismus für den Staubraumdeckel 4 zu entriegeln.The
Die Anordnung des Griffes gemäß
Die mittels des Griffes durchführbaren Bedienhandlungen lassen sich vom Fachmann beliebig kombinieren. So kann beispielsweise der Griff so ausgeführt sein, daß er von der in
Es könnte beispielsweise auch vorgesehen werden, daß die Leistung des Staubsaugergebläses reduziert wird; wenn der Griff im eingeschalteten Zustand des Staubsaugers in seine in
Die mittels des Griffes zu betätigenden Funktionselemente können zumindest teilweise direkt über die Griffachse betätigt werden, sie können aber auch entfernt von der Achse angeordnet sein und dann vom Griffkörper betätigt werden.The functional elements to be actuated by means of the handle can be actuated at least partially directly via the handle axis, but they can also be arranged away from the axis and then actuated by the handle body.
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Bodenreinigung, insbesondere einen Staubsauger, nach den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for floor cleaning, in particular a vacuum cleaner, according to the features of
Bei bekannten Staubsaugern sind Bedienelemente wie beispielsweise eine Ein-/Ausschalttaste, die Taste zum Auslösen der Kabeltrommelbremse, das Bedienelement zur Einstellung der Leistung, die Taste zur Entriegelung eines Zubehörfaches bzw. des Staubraumdeckels jeweils als einzelne Funktionseinzweiten am Staubsaugergehäuse angebracht.In known vacuum cleaners controls such as an on / off button, the button for triggering the cable drum brake, the power control element, the button for unlocking an accessory compartment and the dust chamber cover are each attached as a single Funktionseinzweiten the vacuum cleaner housing.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, Bedien-Funktionen des Staubsaugers mittels des Griffes zu realisieren.Object of the present invention is to realize operating functions of the vacuum cleaner by means of the handle.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 12.This object is solved by the features of
Der Griff ist dabei von einer ersten Stellung, der Ruhestellung, um eine Achse in eine zweite Stellung schwenkbar und steht in der zweiten Stellung zum Tragen vom Gehäuse hervor. - Das ermöglicht eine besonders kompakte Gestaltung des Gehäuses und gewährleistet einen hohen Tragekomfort.The handle is pivotable from a first position, the rest position, about an axis to a second position and protrudes in the second position for carrying the housing. - This allows a particularly compact design of the housing and ensures a high level of comfort.
Nach einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann der Griff so gestaltet werden, daß er in seiner Ruhestellung eine stetige Fortsetzung der Kontur des Gehäuses bildet.According to an advantageous embodiment, the handle can be designed so that it forms a continuous continuation of the contour of the housing in its rest position.
Die Griffachse kann parallel zur großen Vertikalebene des Gehäuses angeordnet'sein. Das ermöglicht die Realisierung eines Griffs ausreichender Größe und erhöht damit weiter den Tragekomfort.The handle axis can be arranged parallel to the large vertical plane of the housing. This allows the realization of a handle of sufficient size and thus further increases the wearing comfort.
Vcrteilhafterweise überspannt der Griff in der ersten Stellung mindestens teilweise mindestens eine im Gehäuse vorgesehene Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme von Zubehör, wie z.B. einer oder mehrerer Saugdüsen und/oder Filterbeutel und/oder Mikrofilter und/oder des Anschlußkabels. Das erleichtert die Aufbewahrung und die Zugänglichkeit des Zubehörs.Advantageously, the handle in the first position at least partially spans at least one recess provided in the housing for receiving accessories, such as e.g. one or more suction nozzles and / or filter bags and / or microfilters and / or the connection cable. This facilitates the storage and accessibility of the accessories.
Durch Verschwenken des Griffs von der Ruhestellung in die zweite Stellung kann eine Schaltvorrichtung zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten eines Gebläsemotors betätigbar sein. Dadurch kann auf ein sonst üblicherweise zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten des Gebläsemotors vorgesehenes separates Schaltelement verzichtet werden.By pivoting the handle from the rest position to the second position, a switching device for switching on and off of a blower motor can be actuated. As a result, it is possible to dispense with a separate switching element otherwise usually provided for switching on or off the fan motor.
Nach weiteren Ausgestalturgsmerkmalen kann der Griff weitere Stellungen einnehmen, in der weitere Funktionen auslösbar sind. So kann beispielsweise der Griff entgegen der Rückstellkraft eines elastischen Mittels von der zweiten in eine dritte oder von der ersten in eine vierte Stellung bewegbar sein. Durch Verschwenken des Griffs in die dritte oder vierte Stellung kann eine Bremse einer Kabelrückholvorrichtung lösbar und/oder die Schaltvorrichtung zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten eines Gebläsemotors betätigbar und/oder ein Verriegelungsmechanismus für einen Staubraumdeckel entriegelbar sein. Durch die vorgenannten Maßnahmen kann auf besondere Betätigungs- bzw. Schaltelemente verzichtet werden. Dadurch lassen sich eine Vielzahl von Bedienhandlungen mittels des Griffes bewerkstelligen. Wenn beispielsweise beim Verschwenken des Griffes in die Ruhestellung das Gerät ausgeschaltet wird und die Kabelrückholvorrichtung erst durch überdrücken des Griffes aus der Ruhestellung in die vierte Stellung ausgelöst wird, dann wird der Vorteil erzielt, daß das Kabel beim Rückholen stromlos wird, so daß, wenn der Stecker noch eingesteckt ist, an der Steckdose kein Trennungsfunken entsteht.After further Ausgestalturgsmerkkmalen the handle can take further positions, in which further functions can be triggered. Thus, for example, the handle may be movable against the restoring force of an elastic means from the second to a third or from the first to a fourth position. By pivoting the handle in the third or fourth position, a brake of a cable retractor releasably and / or the switching device for switching on and off of a fan motor actuated and / or a locking mechanism for a dust chamber lid can be unlocked. By the above measures can be dispensed with special actuation or switching elements. As a result, a variety of operator actions can be accomplished by means of the handle. For example, if the device is turned off when the handle is moved to the rest position is and the cable retractor is triggered only by overpressure of the handle from the rest position to the fourth position, then the advantage is achieved that the cable is de-energized when retrieving, so that when the plug is still plugged, no separation spark occurs at the socket.
Vorteilhafter Weise ist der Griff in mindestens einer Stellung fixierbar. Diese Fixierung kann beispielsweise durch eine vorgesehene Rastnase bewerkstelligt werden, die der Griff nur durch Aufbringung einer höheren Kraft überwinden kann. Es kann aber auch ein spezieller Rastmechanismus vorgesehen werden, der durch einen gesonderten Mechanismus beispielsweise über die Betätigung eines Knopfes oder Hebels ausgelöst werden kann. Insbesondere ist es vorteilhaft, die Fixierung in der Tragestellung, d.h. in der Stellung S2 vorzusehen, damit das Gerät beim Tragen nicht verkippen kann.Advantageously, the handle can be fixed in at least one position. This fixation can be accomplished, for example, by an intended locking lug, which can overcome the handle only by applying a higher force. But it can also be provided a special locking mechanism which can be triggered by a separate mechanism, for example via the operation of a button or lever. In particular, it is advantageous to fix in the carrying position, i. in position S2, so that the device can not tilt when carrying.
Nachfolgend wird ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Hierin zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine perspektivische Ansicht, wobei sich der Griff in einer ersten Stellung befindet,
- Fig. 2
- eine perspektivische Ansicht nach
Fig. 1 , wobei sich der Griff in einer zweiten Stellung befindet und - Fig. 3
- eine schematische Ansicht der Griffstellungen.
- Fig. 1
- a perspective view, wherein the handle is in a first position,
- Fig. 2
- a perspective view
Fig. 1 , wherein the handle is in a second position and - Fig. 3
- a schematic view of the handle positions.
In den
An der oberen Gehäusehälfte 2 ist ferner ein kombinierter Schalt- und Drehknopf 6 zum Ein- bzw. Ausschalten sowie zur Regelung der Leistung eines (hier nicht gezeigten) Gebläsemotors vorgesehen. Alternativ könnte der Schalt- und Drehknopf auch im Griff untergebracht sein. Anstelle des Drehknopfes könnte ein Schieberegler zur Leistungsregelung des Staubsaugers verwendet werden. Eine Ausnehmung 7 wird bei in einer ersten Stellung S1 befindlichen Griff 3 verdeckt. Der Griff 3 ist so geformt, daß er in der ersten-Stellung S1 eine im wesentlichen stetige Fortsetzung der Kontur des Gehäuses 1, insbesondere der oberen Gehäusehälfte 2, bildet. Dazu ist der Griff 3 asymmetrisch geformt; er weist an seiner einen Seite einen Vorsprung 8 auf, der in erster Stellung S1 in ein korrespondierende an der oberen Gehäusehälfte 2 vorgesehene Aussparung 9 eingreift.On the
In
Der Griff 3 kann, vorzugsweise entgegen einer elastischen Rückstellkraft, um einen zweiten Schwenkwinkel α2 von etwa 10° in eine dritte Stellung S3 verschwenkt werden. Dabei kann nach einer dritten Funktion z.B. die Bremse einer (hier nicht gezeigten) Kabeleinzugsvorrichtung gelöst werden, so daß ein Kabel in das Gehäuse 1 eingezogen wird. Es ist aber auch möglich, die Ein- bzw. Ausschaltfunktion durch Verschwenken des Griffs 3 von der zweiten S2 in die dritte Stellung S3 zu bewirken. Gleichfalls ist es - nach einer vierten Funktion - möglich, durch Verschwenken von der zweiten S2 in die dritte Stellung S3 einen Verriegelungsmechanismus für den Staubraumdeckel 4 zu entriegeln.The
Die Anordnung des Griffes gemäß
Die mittels des Griffes durchführbaren Bedienhandlungen lassen sich vom Fachmann beliebig kombinieren. So kann beispielsweise der Griff so ausgeführt sein, daß er von der in
Es könnte beispielsweise auch vorgesehen werden, daß die Leistung des Staubsaugergebläses reduziert wird; wenn der Griff im eingeschalteten Zustand des Staubsaugers in seine in
Die mittels des Griffes zu betätigenden Funktionselemente können zumindest teilweise direkt über die Griffachse betätigt werden, sie können aber auch entfernt von der Achse angeordnet sein und dann vom Griffkörper betätigt werden.The functional elements to be actuated by means of the handle can be actuated at least partially directly via the handle axis, but they can also be arranged away from the axis and then actuated by the handle body.
Claims (12)
- A vacuum cleaner, in which a handle is attached to a casing (1), whereby the handle (3) is pivotable from a rest position (S1) into at least a second position (S2) around an axis (A), whereby by pivoting the handle (3) from the rest position (S1) into the second position (S2) a switching device for switching on or off a fan motor can be actuated.
- The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the handle is formed in such a way that it forms in the first position (S1) an essentially continuous extension of the contour of the casing (1) and in the second position (S2) protrudes from the casing (1).
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle in the rest position (31) at least partly overlaps at least one recess (7) provided in the casing (1) for receiving an accessory part.
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a further function can be triggered by pivoting the handle (3) into the third position (S3).
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle (3) is movable from the rest position (S1) into a fourth position (S4) in the direction of the vacuum cleaner casing.
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the return mechanism of a cable drum is actuated by pivoting the handle into the third position (S3).
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein by pivoting the handle (3) into the third (3) or fourth position (S4), the switching device can be actuated for stitching on or off a fan motor.
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a locking mechanism for a dust compartment cover (4) can be unlocked by pivoting the handle (3) into the third position (S3).
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle is fixable in at least one position (S1, S2, S3, S4).
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle (3) is movable in predetermined positions (S3, S4) against the return force of an elastic means.
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein certain functions can be actuated in the pivoting path.
- The vacuum cleaner according to any of the preceding claims, wherein certain functions can be actuated in the respective positions (S1, S2, ...).
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