EP1814429A1 - Vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Vacuum cleaner

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EP1814429A1
EP1814429A1 EP05813534A EP05813534A EP1814429A1 EP 1814429 A1 EP1814429 A1 EP 1814429A1 EP 05813534 A EP05813534 A EP 05813534A EP 05813534 A EP05813534 A EP 05813534A EP 1814429 A1 EP1814429 A1 EP 1814429A1
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motor
filter unit
collecting container
vacuum cleaner
dirt collecting
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Andreas Weinberg
Martin Ruf
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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
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/36—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
    • 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
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0004—Suction cleaners adapted to take up liquids, e.g. wet or dry vacuum cleaners
    • A47L7/0023—Recovery tanks
    • A47L7/0038—Recovery tanks with means for emptying the tanks
    • 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
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
    • 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
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
    • A47L9/0018—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner
    • A47L9/0027—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner specially adapted for holding the suction cleaning tools
    • 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
    • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
    • A47L9/0018—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner
    • A47L9/0036—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders integrated in or removably mounted upon the suction cleaner for storing parts of said suction cleaner specially adapted for holding the suction hose

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  • the invention relates to a vacuum cleaner with a dirt collecting container and a motor-filter unit, wherein the dirt collecting container with the engine-filter unit is releasably connectable.
  • Such vacuum cleaners are known in many embodiments of the prior art.
  • a dirt collecting container which is constructed like a bucket is conventionally used.
  • a motor-filter unit can be placed and locked.
  • a dirt-laden air stream is drawn into the dirt collector.
  • the dirt settles in it and the air flow is blown off through the engine filter unit back into the environment.
  • the arranged in the transition region between the dirt collector and the engine-filter unit air filter prevents dirt particles are blown into the environment.
  • the engine filter unit must first be loosened and removed. It is then placed on the floor so that the user has his hands free to empty the dirt collector.
  • the filter usually stands on the floor and pollutes it. When the soil is wet, sometimes moisture gets to the filter. Then stick the adhering dirt particles and the functionality of the filter is impaired.
  • the motor-filter unit has a support portion which carries the set-up elements, that the support portion carries a filter housing spaced from the Aufstellelemen ⁇ th, and that the filter housing in the parking position of the engine filter Unit is kept at a distance to the ground.
  • the dirt collecting container has a collecting vessel, which has an upper pouring opening in a bucket-like manner, that the motor-filter unit holds the filter housing in its setting position at least in regions above the pouring opening, and that the Filter housing in the mounting position, the spout opening at least partially covers. Characterized in that the filter housing is held above the pouring opening in the parking position, the dirt collector can be easily pushed under the engine filter unit, for example, deported from this.
  • a stable state of the motor-filter unit in the parking position can be achieved simply by the fact that the motor filter unit has a motor housing with a motor built therein, that the motor housing protrudes on the side facing away from the Schmutzsammelbenzol ⁇ ter and that the engine keeps the engine-filter unit in its parking position due to its own weight.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the motor filter unit has two mutually spaced mounting elements, which stand up in the parking position on the ground and there define a pivot axis about which the motor-filter unit can be tilted, and that the engine-filter unit is supported by means of at least one other positioning element in the parking position.
  • To disassemble the motor-filter unit it must be set to the first two set-up elements. Then it ices off the dirt collector. This disassembly is easy to understand and easy and quick to carry out by the user.
  • the pivoting movement is defined by means of the further Aufstellelementes limited. In this case, a secure footing is in particular ensured by the fact that the further positioning element is formed by a bracket.
  • the operation and handling is thereby simplified and clearly arranged, if it is provided that the motor-filter unit is supported with one or more support surfaces on associated support sections of the dirt collection container, and that the support sections form a pivot bearing to the the engine filter unit can be tilted relative to the dirt collecting container.
  • the support surfaces may be formed by wheel covers which partially overlap wheels of the dirt collection container in the assembly position. In this way, there is a large support width, which keeps the engine-filter unit reliably on the dirt collector.
  • a vacuum cleaner according to the invention can be designed so that the motor-filter unit has on its side facing away from the dirt collecting receptacles for accessories, such as suction nozzles.
  • accessories such as suction nozzles.
  • This Anord ⁇ tion remain the accessories when emptying the dirt container on the engine filter unit so that they are not hindering the emptying process.
  • Fig. 2 the vacuum cleaner gem. Fig. 1 in a first disassembly position
  • FIG. 3 in a separate representation of a motor-filter unit and a
  • FIG. 1 shows a vacuum cleaner with a dirt collecting container 10, to which a motor-filter unit 20 is attached like a backpack.
  • the dirt collecting container 10 is designed like a bucket. It has a collecting tank 11, at the bottom of which two steering rollers 12 are mounted at the front. On the back of the collecting tank 11 two booms ange ⁇ formed, each carrying a wheel 13. The arms each have a support portion 16. On the deck side, the collecting vessel 11 is opened and thus forms a generous pouring opening, via which the collecting vessel can be emptied.
  • the motor-filter unit 20 has a support section, which carries on the bottom side two zu ⁇ spaced mounting elements 29.3.
  • the positioning 29.3 are supported on the ground so that they form a pivot axis about which the motor-filter unit can be pivoted.
  • another mounting element 28 is formed on the back of the motor-filter unit 20, which is formed in the form of a bracket. In the setting position shown in FIG. 3, the motor-filter unit 20 is supported on the three positioning elements 29.3, 28 opposite the ground.
  • FIG. 3 further shows that the support section 29 has two laterally molded wheel covers 29.1. These are provided on the mutually facing sides with support surfaces 29.2.
  • a filter housing 21 is integrally formed on the support section 29. This protrudes toward the front of the motor-filter unit 20 out.
  • an air guide and at least one interchangeable filter element are integrated.
  • the entire electrical system is integrated into the motor-filter unit 20.
  • the power cable is to be stowed on the rear side of the motor-filter unit 20.
  • the filter housing 21 holds on its upper side a power switch 22 and on the front a projection 24 with an air duct 23.
  • a motor housing 26 with a built-in motor, via the support portion 29 before.
  • the motor housing 26 is arranged such that the engine center of gravity reliably secures the motor-filter unit 20 in the setting position shown in FIG holds.
  • a recess is formed in the motor housing 26 which serves as a tool rest 26.1.
  • a handle 25 is arranged, on which the motor-filter unit 20 or the entire vacuum cleaner can be worn.
  • accessories 33 such as suction nozzles, extensions, etc, can be set. As illustrated in FIG.
  • the two sections 31, 32 of the divisible suction tube can also be attached thereto.
  • the suction hose 30 may rest in the wound state on the motor housing 26.
  • the sections 31, 32 of the suction tube thereby prevent slippage of the suction hose 30.
  • the suction hose 30 is also supported on the positioning element 28.
  • the procedure for disassembling the engine filter unit 20 from the dirt collector 10 will be described.
  • the connection between the engine-filter unit 20 and the protective reservoir 10 by means of the two latches 27 is released.
  • the engine-filter unit 20 can be pivoted relative to the dirt collecting container 10.
  • the support surfaces 29.2 slide on the support sections 16 until the positioning elements 29.3 impinge on the floor.
  • it is lifted off the dirt collecting container 10 until the wheel covers 29.1 release the wheels 13 to such an extent that the dirt collecting container 10 can be rolled away.
  • This parking position is shown in FIG.
  • the filter housing 21 is then dug out of the opening area of the collection vessel 11.
  • the dirt collector 10 can then be emptied. Then it is pushed back to the motor-filter unit 20 until the Wheels 13 come to rest under the wheel covers 29.1. Then, the motor filter unit 20 can be swung open until a circumferential sealing surface of the filter housing ter 21 rests on a seal 14 of the dirt collecting container 10. By means of the latches 27, the seal 14 is clamped and the motor filter unit is mechanically locked to the dirt collecting container 10.

Abstract

The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner comprising a dirt collecting container (10) and a motor filter unit (20). The dirt collecting container (10) is detachably connected to the motor filter unit (20). The aim of the invention is to improve the handling of said type of vacuum cleaner whilst emptying the dirt collecting container. According to the invention, when disconnecting the connection between the motor filter unit (20) and the dirt collecting container (10), the motor filter unit (20) can be tilted or displaced from the mounting position and can be separated from the dirt collecting container (10) and can be placed in a separated adjusting position. The motor filter unit (20) rests upon the adjusting elements (28, 29.3) in the adjusting position in an autonomous manner.

Description

Staubsaugervacuum cleaner
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Staubsauger mit einem Schmutzsammelbehälter und ei- ner Motor-Filter-Einheit, wobei der Schmutzsammelbehälter mit der Motor-Filter- Einheit lösbar verbindbar ist.The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner with a dirt collecting container and a motor-filter unit, wherein the dirt collecting container with the engine-filter unit is releasably connectable.
Solche Staubsauger sind in vielen Ausführungsvarianten aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. Bei so genannten als Nass-/Trockensaugern ausgebildeten Staubsaugern wird üblicher Weise ein Schmutzsammelbehälter verwendet, der eimerartig ausgebil¬ det ist. Auf den Schmutzsammelbehälter kann eine Motor-Filter-Einheit aufgesetzt und verriegelt werden. Während des Betriebseinsatzes wird ein mit Schmutz belade- ner Luftstrom in den Schmutzsammelbehälter eingesogen. Der Schmutz lagert sich darin ab und der Luftstrom wird über die Motor-Filter-Einheit wieder in die Umgebung abgeblasen. Der im Übergangsbereich zwischen dem Schmutzsammelbehälter und der Motor-Filter-Einheit angeordnete Luftfilter verhindert, dass Schmutzpartikel in die Umgebung abgeblasen werden. Wenn der Schmutzsammelbehälter geleert werden soll, muss zunächst die Motor-Filter-Einheit gelöst und abgenommen werden. Sie wird dann auf dem Boden abgelegt, damit der Benutzer die Hände zum Leeren des Schmutzsammelbehälters frei hat. Dabei steht der Filter meist auf dem Boden auf und verschmutzt diesen. Wenn der Boden feucht ist, gelangt auch mitunter Feuchtigkeit an den Filter. Dann verkleben die anhaftenden Schmutzpartikel und die Funktionsfähigkeit des Filters wird beeinträchtigt.Such vacuum cleaners are known in many embodiments of the prior art. In the case of so-called vacuum cleaners designed as wet / dry vacuum cleaners, a dirt collecting container which is constructed like a bucket is conventionally used. On the dirt collector, a motor-filter unit can be placed and locked. During operation, a dirt-laden air stream is drawn into the dirt collector. The dirt settles in it and the air flow is blown off through the engine filter unit back into the environment. The arranged in the transition region between the dirt collector and the engine-filter unit air filter prevents dirt particles are blown into the environment. If the dirt collector is to be emptied, the engine filter unit must first be loosened and removed. It is then placed on the floor so that the user has his hands free to empty the dirt collector. The filter usually stands on the floor and pollutes it. When the soil is wet, sometimes moisture gets to the filter. Then stick the adhering dirt particles and the functionality of the filter is impaired.
Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Staubsauger der eingangs erwähnten Art zu schaffen, der sich durch eine verbesserte Handhabbarkeit beim Leeren des Schmutzsammelbehälters auszeichnet.It is an object of the invention to provide a vacuum cleaner of the type mentioned above, which is characterized by improved handling when emptying the dirt collector.
Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit nach dem Lösen der Verbindung mit dem Schmutzsammelbehälter von diesem aus der Montageposi¬ tion abkippbar oder abschiebbar ist und in eine getrennte Stellposition bringbar ist, und dass die Motor-Filtereinheit in der Stellposition auf Aufstellelementen eigenstän- dig steht.This object is achieved in that the motor-filter unit after releasing the connection with the dirt collecting container of this from the Montageposi¬ tion is tilted or pushed and can be brought into a separate parking position, and that the motor-filter unit in the parking position Stand-alone stands.
Bei einem solchen Staubsauger wird die Motor-Filter-Einheit aus der Montagepositi¬ on gelöst und in eine definierte Stellposition verbracht, in der der mit Schmutz beauf¬ schlagte Bereich der Motor-Filter-Einheit im Abstand zum Boden gehalten ist. Die Aufstellelemente garantieren dabei einen sicheren Stand, so dass der Schmutzsam¬ melbehälter geleert werden kann. Anschließend lässt sich die Motor-Filter-Einheit wieder an dem Schmutzsammelbehälter anbauen und der Staubsauger steht be¬ triebsbereit zur Verfügung.In such a vacuum cleaner engine-filter unit is released from the Montagepositi¬ on and spent in a defined setting position in which the dirt-loaded area of the engine-filter unit is kept at a distance from the ground. The positioning elements guarantee a secure footing so that the dirt collecting tank can be emptied. Subsequently, the engine-filter unit can be re-cultivated on the dirt collector and the vacuum cleaner is ready for operation be¬ ready.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltungsvariante der Erfindung ist es vorgesehen, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit einen Tragabschnitt aufweist, der die Aufstellelemente trägt, dass der Tragabschnitt ein Filtergehäuse beabstandet zu den Aufstellelemen¬ ten trägt, und dass das Filtergehäuse in der Stellposition der Motor-Filter-Einheit im Abstand zum Boden gehalten ist. Ein einfacher konstruktiver Aufbau iässt sich dadurch erreichen, dass der Schmutz¬ sammelbehälter einen Sammelkessel aufweist, der eimerartig ausgebildet eine obere Ausgussöffnung aufweist, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit in ihrer Stellposition das Fil¬ tergehäuse zumindest bereichsweise oberhalb der Ausgießöffnung hält, und dass das Filtergehäuse in der Montageposition die Ausgussöffnung zumindest bereichs¬ weise abdeckt. Dadurch, dass in der Stellposition das Filtergehäuse oberhalb der Ausgießöffnung gehalten ist, kann der Schmutzsammelbehälter bequem unter die Motor-Filter-Einheit geschoben, beispielsweise von dieser abgeschoben, werden.According to a preferred embodiment variant of the invention, it is provided that the motor-filter unit has a support portion which carries the set-up elements, that the support portion carries a filter housing spaced from the Aufstellelemen¬ th, and that the filter housing in the parking position of the engine filter Unit is kept at a distance to the ground. A simple structural design can be achieved in that the dirt collecting container has a collecting vessel, which has an upper pouring opening in a bucket-like manner, that the motor-filter unit holds the filter housing in its setting position at least in regions above the pouring opening, and that the Filter housing in the mounting position, the spout opening at least partially covers. Characterized in that the filter housing is held above the pouring opening in the parking position, the dirt collector can be easily pushed under the engine filter unit, for example, deported from this.
Ein stabiler Stand der Motor-Filter-Einheit in der Stellposition lässt sich einfach da¬ durch erzielen, dass die Motor-Filtereinheit ein Motorgehäuse mit einem darin einge¬ bauten Motor aufweist, dass das Motorgehäuse auf der dem Schmutzsammelbehäl¬ ter abgewandten Seite vorsteht und dass der Motor aufgrund seines Eigengewichtes die Motor-Filter-Einheit in ihrer Stellposition hält.A stable state of the motor-filter unit in the parking position can be achieved simply by the fact that the motor filter unit has a motor housing with a motor built therein, that the motor housing protrudes on the side facing away from the Schmutzsammelbehäl¬ ter and that the engine keeps the engine-filter unit in its parking position due to its own weight.
Eine bevorzugte Erfindungsausgestaltung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mo¬ tor-Filter-Einheit zwei zueinander beabstandete Aufstellelemente aufweist, die in der Stellposition auf dem Boden aufstehen und dort eine Schwenkachse festlegen, um die die Motor-Filter-Einheit gekippt werden kann, und dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit mittels wenigstens einem weiteren Aufstellelement in der Stellposition gestützt ist. Zur Demontage der Motor-Filter-Einheit muss diese auf die beiden ersten Aufstell¬ elemente gesetzt werden. Dann Iässt sie sich vom Schmutzsammelbehälter ab¬ schwenken. Diese Demontage ist leicht verständlich und vom Anwender einfach und schnell durchführbar. Die Schwenkbewegung wird definiert mittels des weiteren Auf- Stellelementes begrenzt. Dabei wird ein sicherer Stand insbesondere dadurch ge¬ währleistet, dass das weitere Aufstellelement von einem Bügel gebildet ist. Die Bedienung und Handhabung wird zusätzlich dadurch vereinfacht und übersicht¬ lich gestaltet, wenn vorgesehen ist, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit mit einer oder meh¬ reren Stützflächen auf zugeordneten Stützabschnitten des Schmutzsammelbehälters abgestützt ist, und dass die Stützabschnitte eine Schwenklagerung bilden, um die die Motor-Filter-Einheit gegenüber dem Schmutzsammelbehälter verkippbar ist. Hierbei kann es vorgesehen sein, dass die Stützflächen von Radabdeckungen gebildet sind, die in der Montageposition Räder des Schmutzsammelbehälters teilweise überde¬ cken. Auf diese Weise ergibt sich eine große Stützbreite, die die Motor-Filter-Einheit zuverlässig am Schmutzsammelbehälter hält.A preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the motor filter unit has two mutually spaced mounting elements, which stand up in the parking position on the ground and there define a pivot axis about which the motor-filter unit can be tilted, and that the engine-filter unit is supported by means of at least one other positioning element in the parking position. To disassemble the motor-filter unit, it must be set to the first two set-up elements. Then it ices off the dirt collector. This disassembly is easy to understand and easy and quick to carry out by the user. The pivoting movement is defined by means of the further Aufstellelementes limited. In this case, a secure footing is in particular ensured by the fact that the further positioning element is formed by a bracket. In addition, the operation and handling is thereby simplified and clearly arranged, if it is provided that the motor-filter unit is supported with one or more support surfaces on associated support sections of the dirt collection container, and that the support sections form a pivot bearing to the the engine filter unit can be tilted relative to the dirt collecting container. In this case, provision may be made for the support surfaces to be formed by wheel covers which partially overlap wheels of the dirt collection container in the assembly position. In this way, there is a large support width, which keeps the engine-filter unit reliably on the dirt collector.
Bevorzugter Weise kann ein erfindungsgemäßer Staubsauger so gestaltet sein, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit auf ihrer dem Schmutzsammelbehälter abgewandten Seite Aufnahmen für Zubehörteile, beispielsweise Saugdüsen, aufweist. Bei dieser Anord¬ nung verbleiben die Zubehörteile beim Leeren des Schmutzbehälters an der Motor- Filter-Einheit, so dass diese beim Leervorgang nicht hinderlich sind.Preferably, a vacuum cleaner according to the invention can be designed so that the motor-filter unit has on its side facing away from the dirt collecting receptacles for accessories, such as suction nozzles. In this Anord¬ tion remain the accessories when emptying the dirt container on the engine filter unit so that they are not hindering the emptying process.
Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1 einen Staubsauger in perspektivischer Seitenansicht,1 is a vacuum cleaner in a perspective side view,
Fig. 2 den Staubsauger gem. Fig. 1 in einer ersten Demontageposition undFig. 2 the vacuum cleaner gem. Fig. 1 in a first disassembly position and
Fig. 3 in getrennter Darstellung eine Motor-Filter-Einheit und einFig. 3 in a separate representation of a motor-filter unit and a
Schmutzsammelbehälter des Staubsaugers.Dirt collecting container of the vacuum cleaner.
Die Fig. 1 zeigt einen Staubsauger mit einem Schmutzsammelbehälter 10, an den rucksackartig eine Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 angebaut ist. Wie die Fig. 2 erkenn lässt, ist der Schmutzsammelbehälter 10 eimerartig ausgebil¬ det. Er weist einen Sammelkessel 11 auf, an dessen Boden frontseitig zwei Lenkrol¬ len 12 angebaut sind. Rückseitig sind an den Sammelkessel 11 zwei Ausleger ange¬ formt, die je ein Rad 13 tragen. Die Ausleger weisen jeweils einen Stützabschnitt 16 auf. Deckseitig ist der Sammelkessel 11 geöffnet und bildet so eine großzügige Aus¬ gießöffnung, über die der Sammelkessel entleert werden kann.FIG. 1 shows a vacuum cleaner with a dirt collecting container 10, to which a motor-filter unit 20 is attached like a backpack. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the dirt collecting container 10 is designed like a bucket. It has a collecting tank 11, at the bottom of which two steering rollers 12 are mounted at the front. On the back of the collecting tank 11 two booms ange¬ formed, each carrying a wheel 13. The arms each have a support portion 16. On the deck side, the collecting vessel 11 is opened and thus forms a generous pouring opening, via which the collecting vessel can be emptied.
Die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 weist einen Tragabschnitt auf, der bodenseitig zwei zu¬ einander beabstandete Aufstellelemente 29.3 trägt. Die Aufstellelemente 29.3 sind dabei so auf dem Boden abgestützt, dass sie eine Schwenkachse bilden, um die die Motor-Filter-Einheit verschwenkt werden kann. Wie die Fig. 3 erkennen lässt, ist rückseitig an die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 ein weiteres Aufstellelement 28 angeformt, das in Form eines Bügels ausgebildet ist. In der in Fig. 3 dargestellten Stellposition stützt sich die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 auf den drei Aufstellelementen 29.3, 28 gegen- über dem Boden ab.The motor-filter unit 20 has a support section, which carries on the bottom side two zu¬ spaced mounting elements 29.3. The positioning 29.3 are supported on the ground so that they form a pivot axis about which the motor-filter unit can be pivoted. As shown in FIG. 3 reveals, another mounting element 28 is formed on the back of the motor-filter unit 20, which is formed in the form of a bracket. In the setting position shown in FIG. 3, the motor-filter unit 20 is supported on the three positioning elements 29.3, 28 opposite the ground.
Die Fig. 3 zeigt weiterhin, dass der Tragabschnitt 29 zwei seitlich angeformte Rad¬ abdeckungen 29.1 aufweist. Diese sind an den einander zugekehrten Seiten mit Stützflächen 29.2 versehen. An der den Aufstellelementen 29.3 und 28 abgewand- ten Ende ist an den Tragabschnitt 29 ein Filtergehäuse 21 angeformt. Dieses kragt zur Vorderseite der Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 hin aus. In das Filtergehäuse 21 sind eine Luftführung und wenigstens ein auswechselbares Filterelement integriert. Die ge¬ samte Elektrik ist in die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 integriert. Insbesondere ist das Netz¬ kabel rückseitig an der Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 zu verstauen. Weiterhin hält das FiI- tergehäuse 21 an seiner Oberseite einen Netzschalter 22 sowie vorderseitig einen Ansatz 24 mit einem Luftführungsstutzen 23. An der Rückseite der Motor-Filter- Einheit 20 steht ein Motorgehäuse 26 mit einem darin eingebauten Motor, über den Tragabschnitt 29 vor. Das Motorgehäuse 26 ist so angeordnet, dass der Motor¬ schwerpunkt die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 in der in Fig. 3 gezeigten Stellposition sicher hält. Deckseitig ist in das Motorgehäuse 26 eine Mulde eingeformt, die als Werk¬ zeugablage 26.1 dient. Im Übergangsbereich zwischen dem Motor- und dem Filter- gehäuse 26 und21 ist ein Griff 25 angeordnet, an dem die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 oder der gesamte Staubsauger getragen werden kann. Unterhalb des Motorgehäu¬ ses 26 sind Steckaufnahmen angeformt, an denen Zubehörteile 33, beispielsweise Saugdüsen, Verlängerungen, etc, festgelegt werden können. Wie die Fig. 1 veran¬ schaulicht, lassen sich daran auch die beiden Abschnitte 31 , 32 des teilbaren Saug- rohres befestigen. Der Saugschlauch 30 kann im aufgewickelten Zustand auf dem Motorgehäuse 26 aufliegen. Die Abschnitte 31 , 32 des Saugrohres verhindern dabei ein Abrutschen des Saugschlauches 30. Der Saugschlauch 30 ist zudem auf dem Aufstellelement 28 abgestützt.FIG. 3 further shows that the support section 29 has two laterally molded wheel covers 29.1. These are provided on the mutually facing sides with support surfaces 29.2. At the end facing away from the erection elements 29.3 and 28, a filter housing 21 is integrally formed on the support section 29. This protrudes toward the front of the motor-filter unit 20 out. In the filter housing 21, an air guide and at least one interchangeable filter element are integrated. The entire electrical system is integrated into the motor-filter unit 20. In particular, the power cable is to be stowed on the rear side of the motor-filter unit 20. Furthermore, the filter housing 21 holds on its upper side a power switch 22 and on the front a projection 24 with an air duct 23. At the rear of the engine filter unit 20 is a motor housing 26 with a built-in motor, via the support portion 29 before. The motor housing 26 is arranged such that the engine center of gravity reliably secures the motor-filter unit 20 in the setting position shown in FIG holds. On the deck side, a recess is formed in the motor housing 26 which serves as a tool rest 26.1. In the transition region between the motor and the filter housing 26 and 21, a handle 25 is arranged, on which the motor-filter unit 20 or the entire vacuum cleaner can be worn. Below the Motorgehäu¬ ses 26 plug receptacles are formed on which accessories 33, such as suction nozzles, extensions, etc, can be set. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the two sections 31, 32 of the divisible suction tube can also be attached thereto. The suction hose 30 may rest in the wound state on the motor housing 26. The sections 31, 32 of the suction tube thereby prevent slippage of the suction hose 30. The suction hose 30 is also supported on the positioning element 28.
Nachfolgend wird die Vorgehensweise zur Demontage der Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 von dem Schmutzsammelbehälter 10 beschrieben. Zunächst wird die Verbindung zwischen der Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 und dem Schutzsammelbehälter 10 mittels der beiden Verriegelungen 27 gelöst. Dann kann die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 gegenüber dem Schmutzsammelbehälter 10 verschwenkt werden. Dabei gleiten die Stützflä- chen 29.2 auf den Stützabschnitten 16 ab, bis die Aufstellelemente 29.3 auf den Bo¬ den auftreffen. Dann wird bei einem weiteren Verschwenken der Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 diese vom Schmutzsammelbehälter 10 abgehoben, bis die Radabdeckungen 29.1 die Räder 13 soweit freigeben, dass der Schmutzsammelbehälter 10 weggerollt wer¬ den kann. Diese Stellposition ist in Fig. 3 gezeigt. Wie aus dieser Darstellung ersicht- lieh ist, ist dann auch das Filtergehäuse 21 aus dem Öffnungsbereich des Sammei- kessels 11 ausgehoben. Der Schmutzsammelbehälter 10 kann dann entleert werden. Anschließend wird er wieder an die Motor-Filter-Einheit 20 herangeschoben, bis die Räder 13 unter den Radabdeckungen 29.1 zum Liegen kommen. Dann kann die Mo- tor-Filter-Einheit 20 aufgeschwenkt werden, bis eine umlaufende Dichtfläche des Fil¬ tergehäuses 21 auf einer Dichtung 14 des Schmutzsammelbehälters 10 aufliegt. Mit- tels der Verriegelungen 27 wird die Dichtung 14 verspannt und die Motor-Filter- Einheit mechanisch an dem Schmutzsammelbehälter 10 verriegelt. Hereinafter, the procedure for disassembling the engine filter unit 20 from the dirt collector 10 will be described. First, the connection between the engine-filter unit 20 and the protective reservoir 10 by means of the two latches 27 is released. Then, the engine-filter unit 20 can be pivoted relative to the dirt collecting container 10. The support surfaces 29.2 slide on the support sections 16 until the positioning elements 29.3 impinge on the floor. Then, in a further pivoting of the engine-filter unit 20, it is lifted off the dirt collecting container 10 until the wheel covers 29.1 release the wheels 13 to such an extent that the dirt collecting container 10 can be rolled away. This parking position is shown in FIG. As can be seen from this illustration, the filter housing 21 is then dug out of the opening area of the collection vessel 11. The dirt collector 10 can then be emptied. Then it is pushed back to the motor-filter unit 20 until the Wheels 13 come to rest under the wheel covers 29.1. Then, the motor filter unit 20 can be swung open until a circumferential sealing surface of the filter housing ter 21 rests on a seal 14 of the dirt collecting container 10. By means of the latches 27, the seal 14 is clamped and the motor filter unit is mechanically locked to the dirt collecting container 10.

Claims

Ansprüche claims
1. Staubsauger mit einem Schmutzsammelbehälter (10) und einer Motor-Filter- Einheit (20), wobei der Schmutzsammelbehälter (10) mit der Motor-Filter- Einheit (20) lösbar verbindbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) nach dem Lösen der Verbindung mit dem Schmutzsammelbehälter (10) von diesem aus der Montageposition abkippbar oder abschiebbar ist und in eine getrennte Stellposition bringbar ist, und dass die Motor-Filtereinheit (20) in der Stellposition auf Aufstellelementen (29.3, 28) eigenständig steht.1. A vacuum cleaner with a dirt collecting container (10) and a motor-filter unit (20), wherein the dirt collecting container (10) with the motor-filter unit (20) is detachably connectable, characterized in that the motor-filter unit (20) after releasing the connection with the dirt collecting container (10) from this from the mounting position can be tilted or pushed off and can be brought into a separate parking position, and that the motor filter unit (20) in the parking position on set-up elements (29.3, 28) stands independently.
2. Staubsauger nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) einen Tragabschnitt (29) aufweist, der die2. Vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, characterized in that the motor-filter unit (20) has a support portion (29) which the
Aufstellelemente (29.3, 28) trägt, dass der Tragabschnitt (29) ein Filtergehäuse (21) beabstandet zu den Auf-Aufstellelemente (29.3, 28) carries that the support portion (29) a filter housing (21) spaced from the Aufauf
Stellelementen (29.3, 28) trägt, und dass das Filtergehäuse (21) in der Stellposition der Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) imActuators (29.3, 28) carries, and that the filter housing (21) in the parking position of the motor-filter unit (20) in
Abstand z um Boden gehalten ist.Distance z is held around the ground.
3. Staubsauger nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schmutzsammelbehälter (10) einen Sammelkessel (11) aufweist, der eimerartig ausgebildet eine obere Ausgussöffnung aufweist, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) in ihrer Stellposition das Filtergehäuse (21) zumindest bereichsweise oberhalb der Ausgießöffnung hält, und dass das Filtergehäuse (21) in der Montageposition die Ausgussöffnung zu- mindest bereichsweise abdeckt.3. Vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the dirt collecting container (10) has a collecting vessel (11) which has a bucket-like design has an upper spout opening, that the motor-filter unit (20) holds the filter housing (21) at least in some areas above the pouring opening in its setting position, and that the filter housing (21) covers the pouring opening at least partially in the assembly position.
4. Staubsauger mit einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Motor-Filtereinheit (20) ein Motorgehäuse (26) mit einem darin ein- gebauten Motor aufweist, dass das Motorgehäuse (26) auf der dem Schmutzsammelbehälter (10) ab¬ gewandten Seite vorsteht und dass der Motor aufgrund seines Eigengewichtes die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) in ihrer Stellposition hält.4. Vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the motor-filter unit (20) comprises a motor housing (26) with a built-in motor, that the motor housing (26) on the dirt collecting container (10) from ¬ projected side protrudes and that the engine holds the motor-filter unit (20) in its parking position due to its own weight.
5. Staubsauger nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) zwei zueinander beabstandete Aufstellele¬ mente (29.3) aufweist, die in der Stellposition auf dem Boden aufstehen und dort eine Schwenkachse festlegen, um die, die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) gekippt werden kann, und dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) mittels wenigstens einem weiteren Aufstell¬ element (28) in der Stellposition gestützt ist.5. Vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the motor-filter unit (20) has two mutually spaced Aufstellele¬ elements (29.3), which stand up in the parking position on the ground and there define a pivot axis to the, the motor-filter unit (20) can be tilted, and that the motor-filter unit (20) by means of at least one further Aufstell¬ element (28) is supported in the actuating position.
6. Staubsauger nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das weitere Aufstellelement (28) von einem Bügel gebildet ist. 6. Vacuum cleaner according to claim 5, characterized in that the further raising element (28) is formed by a bracket.
7. Staubsauger nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) mit einer oder mehreren Stützflächen (29.2) auf zugeordneten Stützabschnitten (16) des Schmutzsammelbehälters (10) abgestützt ist, und dass die Stützabschnitte (16) eine Schwenklagerung bilden, um die die Motor- Filter-Einheit (20) gegenüber dem Schmutzsammelbehälter (10) verkippbar ist.7. Vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the motor-filter unit (20) with one or more support surfaces (29.2) on associated support portions (16) of the dirt collecting container (10) is supported, and that the support sections (16) form a pivot bearing about which the engine filter unit (20) relative to the dirt collecting container (10) is tiltable.
8. Staubsauger nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stützflächen (29.2) von Radabdeckungen (29.1) gebildet sind, die in der Montageposition Räder (13) des Schmutzsammelbehälters (10) teilweise überdecken.8. Vacuum cleaner according to claim 7, characterized in that the support surfaces (29.2) of wheel covers (29.1) are formed, which partially overlap in the mounting position wheels (13) of the dirt collecting container (10).
9. Staubsauger nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Motor-Filter-Einheit (20) auf ihrer dem Schmutzsammelbehälter (10) abgewandten Seite Aufnahmen für Zubehörteile (33), beispielsweise Saugdü¬ sen, aufweist. 9. Vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the motor-filter unit (20) on its side facing away from the dirt collecting container (10) receptacles for accessories (33), for example Saugdü¬ sen having.
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