EP1407706A1 - Improved aspirator nozzle - Google Patents

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EP1407706A1
EP1407706A1 EP03356139A EP03356139A EP1407706A1 EP 1407706 A1 EP1407706 A1 EP 1407706A1 EP 03356139 A EP03356139 A EP 03356139A EP 03356139 A EP03356139 A EP 03356139A EP 1407706 A1 EP1407706 A1 EP 1407706A1
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  • the present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner nozzle, and more particularly an improvement in the comfort of use of such a nozzle.
  • Vacuum cleaner nozzles are waste collection devices soiling the surface to be cleaned. They are therefore the subject of numerous improvements aimed in particular at improving the efficiency of such a collection. It is notably known to use a brush housed in the part bottom of the squeegee, in contact with the surface to be cleaned, said brush being animated by a rotary movement requesting the surface to be cleaned, and in particular carpet-like surfaces to remove encrusted waste.
  • Document US 1,347,166 proposes, associated with such a brush, a window transparent inspection hemispherical, located between the suction head and the body of the device, and allowing inspection of objects once sucked into the internal canal of the head.
  • One of the objects of the present invention is to facilitate the collection of waste on a surface to be cleaned, in a simple way, without complicating the structure of the squeegee to maintain ease of movement and handling the squeegee.
  • the present invention is achieved using a vacuum cleaner nozzle comprising a sole intended to move on a surface to be cleaned, as well as a cover covering the sole, said nozzle having a delimited suction channel by walls, said channel being open towards the surface to be cleaned, a portion walls defining the suction channel being transparent, in order to constitute a window for viewing the surface located under the nozzle, characterized by that said transparent portion delimiting the suction channel is provided in the sole, said cover comprising an opening directly above said transparent portion of the suction channel.
  • the hood in addition to the aesthetic functions it brings, is often necessary to protect certain relatively fragile internal parts of the squeegee (brush actuators, ). It can include a covering in material of the type rubber to avoid damaging the objects it is likely to meet when is moved to the floor to be cleaned.
  • the cover masking the connections between the transparent part or parts and the sole, the waterproofing can be improved without worrying about creating zones which can damage the squeegee environment and / or harm the aesthetics of the squeegee.
  • the transparent portion of the walls is made of plastic.
  • the transparent portion of the walls forms a surface substantially flat and parallel to the surface to be cleaned, which makes it possible to widen the field of vision and facilitate waste control.
  • the viewing window has a slightly convex shape in order to present a magnifying glass effect for viewing the surface to be cleaned.
  • the present invention also relates to the production of a dust vacuum cleaner including in particular a motor group capable of generating a flow air intake in conduits terminated by a nozzle open to the surface to be cleaned, characterized in that this nozzle conforms to one of the peculiarities previously described.
  • the present invention relates to a nozzle 1 vacuum.
  • a nozzle 1 vacuum has a conduit 2 for connection to a body vacuum cleaner, not shown, having in particular a motor-fan likely to create an air suction flow.
  • the conduit 2 opens at the level of the squeegee sole, in contact with the floor 4 to be cleaned, in the form of a suction channel.
  • This channel is generally configured according to the shape of the squeegee, in order to optimize efficiency suction.
  • the suction channel 10 as shown in dotted lines, extends partly along of the two edges 5, 6 forming the tip of the nozzle, as well as in said tip 7 of the squeegee.
  • the nozzle has retractable brushes actuated by a pivoting or sliding pedal 8.
  • This pedal 8 is accessible at the level of the cover 12 of the nozzle.
  • the present invention consists in making a window 14 at least in an area in which a suction channel is formed.
  • the porthole 14 constitutes a portion of the channel suction, allowing to visualize the waste 16 of the surface being cleaning.
  • the porthole can cover a larger field than that of the suction channel, so adjust the aim of the waste to be extracted from the ground.
  • this porthole has a magnifying glass effect, by presenting a convex shape.
  • the waste 17 under the viewing area is magnified, thus improving the visualization of the surface.
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 illustrate other forms of viewing window.
  • the squeegee 20 has a viewing area 22 of the surface in cleaning course of triangular shape, recalling the general shape of the crevice tool, which allows you to associate the viewing area with the advantages of use linked to the triangular shape of the squeegee (easier handling especially).
  • the viewing area 32 of the nozzle 30 is oblong in surrounding the connection area of the suction channel to the duct 2 of connection, which also allows visualization of waste entering in said conduit.
  • FIG. 4 is to be compared to FIG. 1 since, for the nozzle 40 presented, the viewing area 42 covers substantially the entire length of the channel suction, extending to the tip 47 of the nozzle, as well as along the edges 45, 46 forming said tip of the triangular nozzle.
  • FIG. 5 presents a preferred implementation of the invention where it is perfectly visible that the suction channel is closed by a structure internal.
  • the nozzle 50 is of triangular shape, in particular having two edges 55, 56 forming a point 57.
  • the nozzle has a sole 52 the underside of which has a substantially similar suction channel 54 to that shown in Figure 1. It thus extends from edge 55 to edge 56 of the nozzle where it opens into two openings, respectively 58, 59 on the front edge of the sole.
  • the suction channel advantageously opens out through an opening 60 in the front tip 57 of the squeegee.
  • the suction channel is produced in part during of the manufacturing by molding of the sole, such as the parts of the channel suction 62, 64, extending along the edges and opening through the openings 58, 59. It is the same for the part 66 opening, by the opening 60, in the tip 57 of the nozzle.
  • the viewing area is produced by a part transparent 68 attached to the sole.
  • This transparent piece comes in complement of parts 62, 64, 66 from the sole to close the channel suction.
  • this transparent part is in continuity with the parts 62, 64, 66.
  • the piece 68 comes to cap the end of the parts 62, 64, 66.
  • the part 68 comprises, moreover, a rear part 70 in relation to the end 53 of the connection conduit. This piece is reported on the sole 52 by three screws at locations 72. Other equivalent means, such as clips, can be used to attach the transparent part to the sole.
  • the transparent part comprises a circular part 74 which can be flat or slightly convex, in order to offer better visualization of the floor being cleaned.

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The suction head (50) for a vacuum cleaner has a sole (52) moving on the surface to be cleaned and having a cover cap for the sole. The head has a suction duct (54) with walls which are transparent for at least part of their length to form a viewing window. The transparent portion can be formed in the sole and the cap can have an opening perpendicular to the transparent portion.

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La présente invention concerne un suceur d'aspirateur à poussières, et plus particulièrement une amélioration du confort d'utilisation d'un tel suceur.The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner nozzle, and more particularly an improvement in the comfort of use of such a nozzle.

Les suceurs d'aspirateur constituent des organes de collecte des déchets souillant !a surface à nettoyer. Ils font donc l'objet de nombreux perfectionnements visant en particulier à améliorer l'efficacité d'une telle collecte. Il est notamment connu d'utiliser une brosse logée dans la partie inférieure du suceur, en contact avec la surface à nettoyer, ladite brosse étant animée d'un mouvement rotatif sollicitant la surface à nettoyer, et notamment les surfaces de type moquette, afin d'en arracher les déchets incrustés.Vacuum cleaner nozzles are waste collection devices soiling the surface to be cleaned. They are therefore the subject of numerous improvements aimed in particular at improving the efficiency of such a collection. It is notably known to use a brush housed in the part bottom of the squeegee, in contact with the surface to be cleaned, said brush being animated by a rotary movement requesting the surface to be cleaned, and in particular carpet-like surfaces to remove encrusted waste.

Le document US 1,347,166 propose, associée à une telle brosse, une fenêtre hémisphérique transparente d'inspection, disposée entre la tête d'aspiration et le corps de l'appareil, et permettant d'inspecter les objets une fois aspirés dans le canal interne de la tête.Document US 1,347,166 proposes, associated with such a brush, a window transparent inspection hemispherical, located between the suction head and the body of the device, and allowing inspection of objects once sucked into the internal canal of the head.

Plus récemment, la notion de confort d'utilisation et de maniabilité est devenue importante pour l'utilisateur. Ainsi, le document US 5,896,618 propose un dispositif d'éclairage de type halogène disposé en partie avant du suceur afin d'éclairer la surface à nettoyer. Un tel dispositif est toutefois relativement onéreux et nécessite la présence d'une source de courant au niveau du suceur. De tels éléments supplémentaires rendent le maniement du suceur plus difficile.More recently, the concept of user comfort and maneuverability has become important for the user. Thus, document US 5,896,618 proposes a halogen type lighting device arranged in the front part of the nozzle so that to illuminate the surface to be cleaned. Such a device is however relatively expensive and requires the presence of a current source at the nozzle. Such additional elements make handling the squeegee more difficult.

L'un des objets de la présente invention est de faciliter la collecte des déchets sur une surface à nettoyer, et ce, d'une manière simple, sans compliquer la structure du suceur afin de conserver une facilité de déplacement et de maniement du suceur.One of the objects of the present invention is to facilitate the collection of waste on a surface to be cleaned, in a simple way, without complicating the structure of the squeegee to maintain ease of movement and handling the squeegee.

La présente invention est atteinte à l'aide d'un suceur d'aspirateur comportant une semelle destinée à se déplacer sur une surface à nettoyer, ainsi qu'un capot couvrant la semelle, ledit suceur présentant un canal d'aspiration délimité par des parois, ledit canal étant ouvert vers la surface à nettoyer, une portion des parois délimitant le canal d'aspiration étant transparente, afin de constituer une fenêtre de visualisation de la surface située sous le suceur, caractérisé en ce que ladite portion transparente délimitant le canal d'aspiration est ménagée dans la semelle, ledit capot comportant une ouverture à l'aplomb de ladite portion transparente du canal d'aspiration.The present invention is achieved using a vacuum cleaner nozzle comprising a sole intended to move on a surface to be cleaned, as well as a cover covering the sole, said nozzle having a delimited suction channel by walls, said channel being open towards the surface to be cleaned, a portion walls defining the suction channel being transparent, in order to constitute a window for viewing the surface located under the nozzle, characterized by that said transparent portion delimiting the suction channel is provided in the sole, said cover comprising an opening directly above said transparent portion of the suction channel.

La réalisation d'une fenêtre de visualisation de la surface à nettoyer au niveau du suceur de l'aspirateur améliore la facilité de nettoyage des sols puisqu'elle permet, par le contrôle visuel ainsi généré, d'une part de viser les déchets à aspirer, et d'autre part de contrôler rapidement la bonne aspiration de ces derniers et ce, sans attendre le passage complet du suceur sur ledit déchet. Cette disposition est d'autant plus favorable au contrôle rapide de nettoyage des sols puisque l'on visualise la zone effectivement sous le flux d'aspiration.The creation of a window for viewing the surface to be cleaned at the level the vacuum cleaner nozzle improves the ease of cleaning floors since it allows, by the visual control thus generated, on the one hand to target the waste to aspirate, and on the other hand to quickly control the good aspiration of these and this, without waiting for the complete passage of the nozzle on said waste. This provision is all the more favorable to the rapid cleaning control. soils since the area actually under the suction flow is visualized.

Le capot, outre les fonctions esthétiques qu'il apporte, est souvent nécessaire pour protéger certaines parties internes du suceur relativement fragiles (actionneurs de brosses,...). Il peut comporter un habillage en matériau de type caoutchouc pour éviter d'abímer les objets qu'il est amené à rencontrer lorsqu'il est déplacé sur le sol à nettoyer.The hood, in addition to the aesthetic functions it brings, is often necessary to protect certain relatively fragile internal parts of the squeegee (brush actuators, ...). It can include a covering in material of the type rubber to avoid damaging the objects it is likely to meet when is moved to the floor to be cleaned.

De plus, en fermant les canaux d'aspiration par une ou plusieurs pièces indépendantes du capot et rapportées sur la semelle, il suffit d'une simple ouverture au niveau du capot pour obtenir l'effet recherché. Une telle disposition permet d'obtenir une structure compacte.In addition, by closing the suction channels with one or more pieces independent of the hood and attached to the sole, just a simple opening at the hood to obtain the desired effect. Such a arrangement provides a compact structure.

En outre, un tel suceur, sans son capot, peut déjà être testé au niveau des performances et notamment de l'étanchéité.In addition, such a nozzle, without its cover, can already be tested at the level of performance and in particular sealing.

Par ailleurs, le capot masquant les liaisons entre la ou les pièces transparentes et la semelle, l'étanchéité peut être améliorée sans soucis de créer des zones externes pouvant abímer l'environnement du suceur et/ou nuisant à l'esthétisme du suceur.Furthermore, the cover masking the connections between the transparent part or parts and the sole, the waterproofing can be improved without worrying about creating zones which can damage the squeegee environment and / or harm the aesthetics of the squeegee.

Selon un mode préféré de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, la portion transparente des parois est réalisée en plastique. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the transparent portion of the walls is made of plastic.

Avantageusement la portion transparente des parois forme une surface sensiblement plane et parallèle à la surface à nettoyer, ce qui permet d'élargir le champ de vision et de faciliter le contrôle des déchets.Advantageously, the transparent portion of the walls forms a surface substantially flat and parallel to the surface to be cleaned, which makes it possible to widen the field of vision and facilitate waste control.

Avantageusement, la fenêtre de visualisation a une forme légèrement convexe afin de présenter un effet de loupe de visualisation de la surface à nettoyer.Advantageously, the viewing window has a slightly convex shape in order to present a magnifying glass effect for viewing the surface to be cleaned.

La présente invention vise également la réalisation d'un aspirateur à poussières comportant notamment un groupe moteur susceptible de générer un flux d'aspiration d'air dans des conduits terminés par un suceur ouvert vers la surface à nettoyer, caractérisé en ce que ce suceur est conforme à l'une des particularités précédemment décrites.The present invention also relates to the production of a dust vacuum cleaner including in particular a motor group capable of generating a flow air intake in conduits terminated by a nozzle open to the surface to be cleaned, characterized in that this nozzle conforms to one of the peculiarities previously described.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise à l'aide de la description qui va suivre, en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 présente, dans une vue schématique en élévation, un suceur conforme à la présente invention,
  • les figures 2 à 4 présentent d'autres formes de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 5 présente une autre forme de réalisation de la présente invention.
The present invention will be better understood with the aid of the description which follows, with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • FIG. 1 shows, in a schematic elevation view, a nozzle according to the present invention,
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 show other forms of implementation of the invention,
  • Figure 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention.

Tel que représenté à la figure 1, la présente invention concerne un suceur 1 d'aspirateur. Un tel suceur possède un conduit 2 de raccordement à un corps d'aspirateur, non représenté, possédant notamment un moto-ventilateur susceptible de créer un flux d'aspiration d'air.As shown in Figure 1, the present invention relates to a nozzle 1 vacuum. Such a nozzle has a conduit 2 for connection to a body vacuum cleaner, not shown, having in particular a motor-fan likely to create an air suction flow.

Le conduit 2 débouche au niveau de la semelle du suceur, en contact avec le sol 4 à nettoyer, sous la forme d'un canal d'aspiration. Ce canal est généralement configuré selon la forme du suceur, afin d'optimiser l'efficacité d'aspiration. Dans l'exemple présenté où le suceur est de forme triangulaire, le canal d'aspiration 10, tel que représenté en pointillés, s'étend en partie le long des deux bords 5, 6 formant la pointe du suceur, ainsi que dans ladite pointe 7 du suceur. The conduit 2 opens at the level of the squeegee sole, in contact with the floor 4 to be cleaned, in the form of a suction channel. This channel is generally configured according to the shape of the squeegee, in order to optimize efficiency suction. In the example presented where the nozzle is triangular in shape, the suction channel 10, as shown in dotted lines, extends partly along of the two edges 5, 6 forming the tip of the nozzle, as well as in said tip 7 of the squeegee.

Par ailleurs, dans la forme de réalisation présentée, le suceur possède des brosses escamotables actionnées par une pédale 8 pivotante ou coulissante. Cette pédale 8 est accessible au niveau du capot 12 du suceur.Furthermore, in the embodiment presented, the nozzle has retractable brushes actuated by a pivoting or sliding pedal 8. This pedal 8 is accessible at the level of the cover 12 of the nozzle.

La présente invention consiste à réaliser un hublot 14 au moins dans une zone dans laquelle est formé un canal d'aspiration.The present invention consists in making a window 14 at least in an area in which a suction channel is formed.

Tel qu'il est bien visible figure 1, le hublot 14 constitue une portion du canal d'aspiration, permettant de visualiser les déchets 16 de la surface en cours de nettoyage. Selon la forme du suceur et du ou des canaux d'aspiration, le hublot peut couvrir un champ plus important que celui du canal d'aspiration, afin d'ajuster la visée des déchets à extraire du sol.As it is clearly visible in FIG. 1, the porthole 14 constitutes a portion of the channel suction, allowing to visualize the waste 16 of the surface being cleaning. Depending on the shape of the squeegee and the suction channel (s), the porthole can cover a larger field than that of the suction channel, so adjust the aim of the waste to be extracted from the ground.

Avantageusement, ce hublot possède un effet de loupe, en présentant une forme convexe. Ainsi, les déchets 17 sous la zone de visualisation sont grossis, améliorant ainsi la visualisation de la surface.Advantageously, this porthole has a magnifying glass effect, by presenting a convex shape. Thus, the waste 17 under the viewing area is magnified, thus improving the visualization of the surface.

Les figures 2 à 4 illustrent d'autres formes de hublot de visualisation.Figures 2 to 4 illustrate other forms of viewing window.

Ainsi, figure 2, le suceur 20 présente une zone de vision 22 de la surface en cours de nettoyage de forme triangulaire, rappelant la forme générale du suceur, ce qui permet d'associer la zone de visualisation aux avantages d'utilisation liés à la forme triangulaire du suceur (maniement plus facile notamment).Thus, in Figure 2, the squeegee 20 has a viewing area 22 of the surface in cleaning course of triangular shape, recalling the general shape of the crevice tool, which allows you to associate the viewing area with the advantages of use linked to the triangular shape of the squeegee (easier handling especially).

Sur la figure 3, la zone de visualisation 32 du suceur 30 est oblongue en entourant la zone de liaison du canal d'aspiration au conduit 2 de raccordement, ce qui permet de visualiser également les déchets pénétrant dans ledit conduit.In FIG. 3, the viewing area 32 of the nozzle 30 is oblong in surrounding the connection area of the suction channel to the duct 2 of connection, which also allows visualization of waste entering in said conduit.

La figure 4 est à rapprocher de la figure 1 puisque, pour le suceur 40 présenté, la zone de visualisation 42 couvre sensiblement toute la longueur du canal d'aspiration, en s'étendant jusqu'à la pointe 47 du suceur, ainsi que le long des bords 45, 46 formant ladite pointe du suceur triangulaire.FIG. 4 is to be compared to FIG. 1 since, for the nozzle 40 presented, the viewing area 42 covers substantially the entire length of the channel suction, extending to the tip 47 of the nozzle, as well as along the edges 45, 46 forming said tip of the triangular nozzle.

La figure 5 présente une mise en oeuvre préférée de l'invention où il est parfaitement visible que le canal d'aspiration est fermé par une structure interne. Ainsi, le suceur 50 est de forme triangulaire, en présentant notamment deux bords 55, 56 formant une pointe 57. Le suceur comporte une semelle 52 dont la face inférieure comporte un canal d'aspiration 54 sensiblement similaire à celui représenté figure 1. II s'étend ainsi du bord 55 au bord 56 du suceur où il débouche en deux ouvertures, respectivement 58, 59 sur le rebord frontal de la semelle. Le canal d'aspiration débouche avantageusement par une ouverture 60 dans la pointe avant 57 du suceur.FIG. 5 presents a preferred implementation of the invention where it is perfectly visible that the suction channel is closed by a structure internal. Thus, the nozzle 50 is of triangular shape, in particular having two edges 55, 56 forming a point 57. The nozzle has a sole 52 the underside of which has a substantially similar suction channel 54 to that shown in Figure 1. It thus extends from edge 55 to edge 56 of the nozzle where it opens into two openings, respectively 58, 59 on the front edge of the sole. The suction channel advantageously opens out through an opening 60 in the front tip 57 of the squeegee.

Selon cet exemple de réalisation, le canal d'aspiration est réalisé en partie lors de la fabrication par moulage de la semelle, telles les parties du canal d'aspiration 62, 64, s'étendant le long des bords et débouchant par les ouvertures 58, 59. II en est de même de la partie 66 débouchant, par l'ouverture 60, dans la pointe 57 du suceur.According to this exemplary embodiment, the suction channel is produced in part during of the manufacturing by molding of the sole, such as the parts of the channel suction 62, 64, extending along the edges and opening through the openings 58, 59. It is the same for the part 66 opening, by the opening 60, in the tip 57 of the nozzle.

Selon l'invention, la zone de visualisation est réalisée par une pièce transparente 68 rapportée sur la semelle. Cette pièce transparente vient en complément des parties 62, 64, 66 issues de la semelle pour fermer le canal d'aspiration. Ainsi, cette pièce transparente est en continuité des parties 62, 64, 66. Selon l'exemple présenté, la pièce 68 vient coiffer l'extrémité des parties 62, 64, 66.According to the invention, the viewing area is produced by a part transparent 68 attached to the sole. This transparent piece comes in complement of parts 62, 64, 66 from the sole to close the channel suction. Thus, this transparent part is in continuity with the parts 62, 64, 66. According to the example presented, the piece 68 comes to cap the end of the parts 62, 64, 66.

La pièce 68 comporte, par ailleurs, une partie arrière 70 en relation avec l'extrémité 53 du conduit de raccordement. Cette pièce est rapportée sur la semelle 52 par trois vis aux emplacements 72. D'autres moyens équivalents, tels des clips, peuvent être utilisés pour rapporter la pièce transparente sur la semelle.The part 68 comprises, moreover, a rear part 70 in relation to the end 53 of the connection conduit. This piece is reported on the sole 52 by three screws at locations 72. Other equivalent means, such as clips, can be used to attach the transparent part to the sole.

Avantageusement, la pièce transparente comporte une partie circulaire 74 qui peut être plane ou légèrement convexe, afin d'offrir une meilleure visualisation du sol en cours de nettoyage.Advantageously, the transparent part comprises a circular part 74 which can be flat or slightly convex, in order to offer better visualization of the floor being cleaned.

Dès lors, un tel suceur, par la fermeture du canal d'aspiration, est opérationnel. La présence d'un capot supérieur, à des fins uniquement d'habillage et de protection, peut présenter, en vis-à-vis de la fenêtre transparente et notamment de la partie circulaire 74, soit un second hublot, soit une simple ouverture, puisque l'étanchéité n'est alors plus nécessaire.Therefore, such a nozzle, by closing the suction channel, is operational. The presence of an upper cover, for the sole purpose of covering and protection, can present, vis-à-vis the transparent window and in particular circular part 74, either a second porthole, or a simple opening, since sealing is no longer necessary.

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Suceur (50) d'aspirateur comportant une semelle (52) destinée à se déplacer sur une surface (4) à nettoyer, ainsi qu'un capot couvrant la semelle, ledit suceur présentant un canal d'aspiration (54) délimité par des parois, ledit canal étant ouvert vers la surface (4) à nettoyer, une portion (68, 72, 74) des parois délimitant le canal d'aspiration étant transparente, afin de constituer une fenêtre de visualisation de la surface (4) située sous le suceur, caractérisé en ce que ladite portion transparente (68, 72, 74) délimitant le canal d'aspiration (54) est ménagée dans la semelle (52), ledit capot comportant une ouverture à l'aplomb de ladite portion transparente (68, 72, 74) du canal d'aspiration.Vacuum nozzle (50) comprising a sole (52) intended to move on a surface (4) to be cleaned, as well as a cover covering the sole, said nozzle having a suction channel (54) delimited by walls , said channel being open towards the surface (4) to be cleaned, a portion (68, 72, 74) of the walls delimiting the suction channel being transparent, in order to constitute a window for viewing the surface (4) situated under the squeegee, characterized in that said transparent portion (68, 72, 74) delimiting the suction channel (54) is formed in the sole (52), said cover comprising an opening directly above said transparent portion (68, 72, 74) of the suction channel. Suceur (50) d'aspirateur selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la portion (68, 72, 74) transparente des parois est réalisée en plastique.Vacuum nozzle (50) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the transparent portion (68, 72, 74) of the walls is made of plastic. Suceur (50) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la portion transparente (68, 72, 74) des parois forme une surface (74) sensiblement plane et parallèle à la surface à nettoyer.Nozzle (50) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transparent portion (68, 72, 74) of the walls forms a surface (74) substantially planar and parallel to the surface to be cleaned. Suceur (50) d'aspirateur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la fenêtre (68, 72, 74) de visualisation a une forme légèrement convexe afin de présenter un effet de loupe de visualisation de la surface (4) à nettoyer.Vacuum cleaner nozzle (50) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the viewing window (68, 72, 74) has a slightly convex shape in order to present a magnifying glass effect for viewing the surface (4) to clean. Aspirateur à poussières comportant notamment un groupe moteur susceptible de générer un flux d'aspiration d'air dans des conduits terminés par un suceur ouvert vers la surface à nettoyer, caractérisé en ce que ce suceur (50) est conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 4.Dust vacuum cleaner comprising in particular a motor unit capable of generating an air suction flow in conduits terminated by a nozzle open to the surface to be cleaned, characterized in that this nozzle (50) conforms to one of the claims 1 to 4.
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