EP1894507A1 - Bus controlled vacuum cleaner system - Google Patents

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EP1894507A1
EP1894507A1 EP06018371A EP06018371A EP1894507A1 EP 1894507 A1 EP1894507 A1 EP 1894507A1 EP 06018371 A EP06018371 A EP 06018371A EP 06018371 A EP06018371 A EP 06018371A EP 1894507 A1 EP1894507 A1 EP 1894507A1
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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
    • A47L5/38—Built-in suction cleaner installations, i.e. with fixed tube system to which, at different stations, hoses can be connected
    • 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
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2805—Parameters or conditions being sensed
    • A47L9/2821—Pressure, vacuum level or airflow
    • 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
    • A47L9/28—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
    • A47L9/2842—Suction motors or blowers
    • 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
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2857—User input or output elements for control, e.g. buttons, switches or displays
    • 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
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2894—Details related to signal transmission in suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing

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  • the invention relates to a bus ("bidrectionaluniversalswitch") - controlled vacuum cleaner system according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the vacuum cleaner system comprises a multifunctional control and display panel, with which the individual functions of the vacuum cleaner can be operated, and a control unit. There is a bidirectional connection between the suction control and the control and display field, which enables bilateral digital data exchange between the components.
  • the widely used in the prior art household vacuum cleaners are designed for a portable application and ease of use for use in a household.
  • Such vacuum cleaners are operated either via the mains or with a battery.
  • Such a vacuum cleaner is for example in the EP 1 410 751 A2 described.
  • central vacuum cleaners in which the dirt container and the vacuum cleaner control are positioned in a building in a space-centered manner. Through the building lead from the central unit suction, ie special vacuum lines to the individual rooms. There are junction boxes in the rooms. The suction hose is connected to these and made ready for operation.
  • the vacuum pipes are laid either on the raw floor or in the flush.
  • a control cable is integrated into the suction hose and connected to a switch on the handle.
  • the control circuit is usually operated with 12 to 24 volts and turns on the other end a relay, which turns the load circuit on or off.
  • Such a central vacuum system is for example in the EP 1 314 389 A . US 5,924,164 and US 5,926,908 described.
  • a switch is arranged on the handle of a vacuum cleaner with a cable which extends from the handle via a suction hose to the vacuum cleaner housing, in order to transmit analogue control signals to the vacuum cleaner.
  • the cable is attached to the suction hose.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object to provide a vacuum cleaner system in which the control signals are transmitted in the form of data packets in a bidirectional manner from the control unit on the vacuum cleaner to the vacuum cleaner control. It should be dispensed with the large number of required for each function control cable as in known systems, and all functions should be operated via a single data cable.
  • the vacuum cleaner according to the invention consists of a control and display panel, which is mounted either on the handle or on the suction hose.
  • the HMI device transmits control commands to the controller mounted in the vacuum cleaner via a command transmitter.
  • the vacuum cleaner control is in another room of the building, for example in the basement or an adjacent outbuilding. Transferring the suction power via a permanently installed pipe system to the respective place of use in a building.
  • the flexible suction tube covers the control and display panel and is connected via a junction box in the respective room with the permanently installed pipe system.
  • the connection between the control and display panel and the vacuum cleaner control via a running in or on the suction pipes signal line.
  • the current operating status and the individual functions of the vacuum cleaner are shown on the display panel by means of display elements.
  • the operating and display panel and the control unit are connected to each other via a two-wire cable: one cable is intended for power supply and data transmission, while the other cable is used as ground.
  • the contact is made via the space-mounted junction box for the vacuum cleaner.
  • the vacuum cleaner When connecting to the junction box, the vacuum cleaner is activated and turned on.
  • the power supply and the data exchange between the controller and control panel via a single line. As a result, the other lines of the previous systems can be saved.
  • the data exchange is telegram-based and bidirectional in a half-duplex process.
  • a half-duplex method the data transfer in the bus system from master to slave takes place in one direction. In this way, the instruction sets are transferred.
  • the slave HMI device
  • the master central device.
  • the control panel and the controller take over alternately the function as sender and receiver.
  • the central controller receives the individual control commands and controls, for example, the vacuum motor according to the received data.
  • the operating and display panel contains the buttons and switches required for the individual functions of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the control panel is an on / off switch for the vacuum cleaner, a button for setting the power level for the suction power (for example in stages 1, 2, 3),
  • display and switching elements are provided for service functions.
  • the display part may display information about the detected device status by means of light emitting diodes (LED), and service signals for coal change, for filter cleaning and for emptying the waste container may be displayed via the visual display panel to the user.
  • the display elements can either are located next to the function icons on the control and display panel or, if the icons are transparent, behind.
  • the control unit of the vacuum cleaner system manages the service intervals and controls the vacuum motor according to the selected power level.
  • the suction motor is switched on, there is an additional monitoring function which switches off the vacuum cleaner when the suction pipe is closed.
  • this feature provides an effective child safety feature when there is a blockage in the suction hose, which could happen if a child blocks the suction hose.
  • the shutdown occurs via a change in the quiescent current. If the intake manifold is kept closed for a longer period, the quiescent current changes due to the changed suction power. If the quiescent current is exceeded for a certain time, the system switches off.
  • non-intelligent control units preferably a switch on the suction hose is provided for this purpose.
  • control can be used by a selection of predefined parameter sets for different suction types. This makes the suction system flexible and adaptable to different situations.
  • the bus system transmits the individual instruction sets based on potential differences that are established via the data line from the central controller to the operating and display element. For example, the line is subjected to a voltage of 5 V and interrupted for periods of different lengths. This creates a pattern of potential differences. Each pattern is assigned to a specific vacuum cleaner function. Due to the pattern of potential differences, the system knows which function to perform.
  • the data bus system enables efficient and rapid management and bidirectional signal transmission between the operating and display panel on the suction hose and the central unit with the vacuum control.
  • information regarding the levels of the dust bag, maintenance signals and necessary filter and coal changes for the user are displayed.
  • the central unit in a central vacuum system with its control unit can also manage several remote vacuum cleaner hoses.
  • the suction power can be individually regulated for each vacuum cleaner hose.
  • the suction motor is adjusted up or down according to the setting on the control unit in its suction power, so that each Fernstaubsaugerschlauch receives the set via the control panel suction power.
  • Such a multi-unit system is particularly applicable in large industrial buildings with many floors.
  • the power of the electric motor must be sufficient. In such a case, the electric motor must be able to supply not just one, but several dust hoses with the corresponding maximum power.
  • each hose has its own digital addressing.
  • addressing can also be done dynamically by the system, for example, when a suction hose is plugged into the respective junction box.
  • a KEN bus system is used as the bus system.
  • a LIN ("local interconnect network") bus system can be used.
  • dynamic addressing the system is flexible, and theoretically any number of suction hoses can be connected to the system.
  • the number of hoses is limited by the power of the electric motor, whose performance must be adjusted according to the number of suction hoses.
  • the individual junction boxes are provided with their own suction lines.
  • the individual floors in a large industrial building may be provided with its own suction pipe system, and an electric motor may apply different suction powers to the individual vacuum cleaner hoses.
  • an electric motor may apply different suction powers to the individual vacuum cleaner hoses.
  • more than one electric motor is used to apply suction power to the suction lines.
  • more than one electric motor is used to apply suction power to the suction lines.
  • the power supply for the control panel is preferably via interface signals. These are obtained from the sucker control.
  • the control panel is turned on automatically by attaching the suction hose.
  • a central vacuum system can also be provided that when removing the suction hose from the socket in the room, the vacuum cleaner system is automatically switched off. A manual shutdown of the central vacuum is then no longer necessary.
  • a separate on-off switch for the control panel does not necessarily have to be present.
  • the data transmission between the control unit and the vacuum cleaner control is insensitive to disturbances of other systems and safe from disturbing influences, such as may occur in wireless radio systems, for example. Due to the bidirectional data communication, an automatic log-on of the individual remote-controlled suction hose with its control panel on the central unit also takes place.
  • bus system Another advantage of the bus system is that, in the case of a central vacuum system, more than two subscribers can be connected to a central unit.
  • the data line for the bus system is preferably integrated in the suction hose or permanently installed Saugleitersystem.
  • the individual remote hoses with their control and display panels are supplied with data packets from the central unit.
  • a computer controlled operation of the vacuum cleaner system is provided.
  • all data sent from the individual remote hoses are received by a computer and analyzed by it, the computer generates instruction sets, which in turn control the central unit.
  • the computer For example, from a remote suction hose, a command set for increasing suction power may be received by the computer so that the computer can control the suction motor with the power required for each individual suction hose.
  • Fig. 1 is a surface representation of a control and display panel on a vacuum cleaner handle.
  • Fig. 1 shows the control and display panel 10 with arranged thereon push buttons and display elements for function control and functional state of the vacuum cleaner system.
  • the control and display panel 10 is preferably located on the vacuum cleaner handle 1 or directly on the suction hose 2.
  • the vacuum cleaner handle 1 can be formed either from the suction hose 2 or as a separate handle system.
  • an on / off switch 12 is provided on the control and display panel.
  • To increase and decrease the suction power push buttons 14 are located on the control and display panel 10, Via display means 22, the degree of degree of suction power is displayed.
  • the suction power in stages can be regulated.
  • the suction power of the vacuum cleaner is controlled depending on the power consumption.
  • the vacuum cleaner system includes a safety circuit so that when the suction hose 2 is blocked, the vacuum cleaner is automatically shut off (e.g., as a child safety lock). A shutdown is also provided if no fluctuations in the current consumption are registered for a certain time (eg for one hour). This is the case, for example, when it is forgotten to turn off the central vacuum.
  • control and display panel is connected via a data bus system to the control unit of the vacuum cleaner system.
  • the data line is integrated in the suction hose 2. Due to the bidirectional connection between control and display panel 10 and the vacuum cleaner is a constant communication between the control and display panel 10 on the one hand and the control unit on the central device instead.
  • a display means 16 For displaying the maintenance condition, a display means 16 is provided. If there is a fault or carbon brushes have to be changed on the vacuum cleaner system, the control and display panel 10 receives from the central unit the corresponding instruction set, so that the electronics in the control and display panel 10 causes the display element 16 lights up. If this is the case, the user knows that there is a fault and needs to be eliminated.
  • a display element 18 located on the control and display panel 10, a display element 18 to indicate to the user that the dirt container must be emptied. In a central vacuum system, this signal is sent to all the remote vacuum cleaner hoses transmitted.
  • the measuring of the degree of filling of the dirt container can preferably take place via pressure sensors, which are arranged in or on the dirt container.
  • a filter change is displayed to the user via a display element 20.
  • the illumination of the indicator means 20 indicates that the filter is to be cleaned.
  • This signal is also transmitted via the bus system from the control unit of the central unit to the individual suction hoses 2.

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The system has a push button (12) for controlling a dust collecting device and LEDs (16-22) for displaying of different functional conditions of the system, where the button and the LEDs are provided at a control-and display field (10). A suction hose (2) is connected with the dust collecting device. The control-and display field is connected with a control unit via a data cable by a bidirectional universal switch, such that a bidirectional data connection is established between the control and display field and the control unit. An independent claim is also included for a method for controlling and operating a vacuum cleaner system.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bus ("bidrectionaluniversalswitch")-gesteuertes Staubsaugersystem gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a bus ("bidrectionaluniversalswitch") - controlled vacuum cleaner system according to the preamble of claim 1.

Das erfindungsgemäße Staubsaugersystem umfasst ein multifunktionelles Bedien- und Anzeigefeld, mit dem die einzelnen Funktionen des Staubsaugers bedient werden können, und eine Steuereinheit. Zwischen der Saugersteuerung und dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld besteht eine bidirektionale Verbindung, die einen beidseitigen digitalen Datenaustausch zwischen den Komponenten ermöglicht.The vacuum cleaner system according to the invention comprises a multifunctional control and display panel, with which the individual functions of the vacuum cleaner can be operated, and a control unit. There is a bidirectional connection between the suction control and the control and display field, which enables bilateral digital data exchange between the components.

Man unterscheidet grundsätzlich zwischen zwei Arten von Staubsaugersystemen: Die im Stand der Technik weit verbreiteten Haushaltsstaubsauger sind auf eine portable Anwendung und einfache Bedienbarkeit für die Benutzung in einem Haushalt ausgelegt. Solche Staubsauger werden entweder über das Stromnetz oder mit einer Batterie betrieben. Ein solcher Staubsauger ist beispielsweise in der EP 1 410 751 A2 beschrieben. Daneben gibt es sogenannte Zentralstaubsauger, bei denen der Schmutzbehälter und die Staubsaugersteuerung in einem Gebäude raumzentral positioniert sind. Durch das Gebäude führen von dem Zentralgerät Saugleitungen, d. h. spezielle Vakuumleitungen zu den einzelnen Räumen. In den Räumen befinden sich Anschlussdosen. An diesen wird der Saugschlauch angeschlossen und funktionsbereit gemacht. Die Vakuumleitungen werden entweder auf den rohen Fußboden oder im Unterputz verlegt. Zum Betrieb wird ein Steuerkabel in den Saugschlauch integriert und mit einem Schalter am Griff verbunden. Der Steuerstromkreis wird in der Regel mit 12 bis 24 Volt betrieben und schaltet am anderen Ende ein Relais ein, welches den Laststromkreis ein- oder ausschaltet. Ein solches Zentralstaubsaugersystem ist beispielsweise in der EP 1 314 389 A , US 5,924,164 und US 5,926,908 beschrieben.A distinction is basically made between two types of vacuum cleaner systems: The widely used in the prior art household vacuum cleaners are designed for a portable application and ease of use for use in a household. Such vacuum cleaners are operated either via the mains or with a battery. Such a vacuum cleaner is for example in the EP 1 410 751 A2 described. In addition, there are so-called central vacuum cleaners in which the dirt container and the vacuum cleaner control are positioned in a building in a space-centered manner. Through the building lead from the central unit suction, ie special vacuum lines to the individual rooms. There are junction boxes in the rooms. The suction hose is connected to these and made ready for operation. The vacuum pipes are laid either on the raw floor or in the flush. For operation, a control cable is integrated into the suction hose and connected to a switch on the handle. The control circuit is usually operated with 12 to 24 volts and turns on the other end a relay, which turns the load circuit on or off. Such a central vacuum system is for example in the EP 1 314 389 A . US 5,924,164 and US 5,926,908 described.

Um einen Haushaltsstaubsauger und Zentralstaubsauger zu benutzen, ist es wünschenswert, verschiedene Funktionen an einem Gerät möglichst einfach bedienen zu können. Beispielsweise ist aus der DE 77 15 264 U1 bekannt, dass an dem Griff eines Staubsaugers ein Schalter mit einem Kabel angeordnet ist, das sich von dem Griff über einen Saugschlauch hin zu dem Staubsaugergehäuse erstreckt, um auf diese Weise analoge Steuerungssignale an den Sauger zu übertragen. Das Kabel ist an dem Saugschlauch befestigt.To use a household vacuum cleaner and central vacuum, it is desirable to be able to operate various functions on a device as simple as possible. For example, is from the DE 77 15 264 U1 It is known that a switch is arranged on the handle of a vacuum cleaner with a cable which extends from the handle via a suction hose to the vacuum cleaner housing, in order to transmit analogue control signals to the vacuum cleaner. The cable is attached to the suction hose.

Eine andere Lösung wird in der DE 78 13 344 U1 vorgeschlagen: Hier wird zur Übertragung von Steuersignalen von Schaltern im Bereich des Handgriffes ein Ultraschallsender und -empfänger eingesetzt. Allerdings ist ein solches System aufgrund der geringen Reichweite von Ultraschallwellen nur in dem jeweiligen Raum einsetzbar und bezüglich der Distanz und der Ausrichtung der Sendeeinheit und Empfänger stark eingeschränkt. Ferner ist ein solches System für ein Zentralstaubsaugersystem gänzlich ungeeignet, da in jedem Raum eine Sendeeinheit installiert werden müsste, um eine Verbindung zu ermöglichen. Gleiche Probleme ergeben sich bei Infrarotsystemen.Another solution will be in the DE 78 13 344 U1 Here, an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver is used to transmit control signals from switches in the region of the handle used. However, due to the short range of ultrasonic waves, such a system can only be used in the respective space and is severely limited in terms of the distance and the orientation of the transmitting unit and receiver. Furthermore, such a system is completely unsuitable for a central vacuum system, since in each room a transmitting unit would have to be installed to allow a connection. Same problems arise with infrared systems.

In der DE 101 48 512 A1 , DE 69415 800 T2 , DE 692 11 647 T2 , DE 690 23 165 T2 und in EP 1 121 890 A2 wird daher ein Staubsaugersystem vorgeschlagen, bei dem die Steuerungssignale in Form von elektromagnetischen Wellen an die Empfangseinheit der Staubsaugersteuerung gesendet werden. Gegenüber der Ultraschalllösung hat die Verwendung von Funkwellen den Vorteil, dass auch ohne eine direkte Ausrichtung von Sendeeinheit und Empfänger eine Übertragung von Steuerungssignalen oder Befehlen gewährleistet ist. Aufgrund der bestehenden verschiedenen Funknetze ist man jedoch bezüglich der Frequenzwahl und Sendeleistung von solchen drahtlosen Systemen eingeschränkt. Ferner besteht der Nachteil, dass insbesondere in Stahlbetongebäuden der Funkempfang gewöhnlicher Weise stark beeinträchtigt oder gestört ist. In mehrstöckigen Gebäuden, in denen sich die Empfängereinheit beispielsweise im Keller und die Sendeeinheit am Staubsauger in einem Obergeschoss befinden, wäre eine störungsfreie Kommunikation zwischen dem Bedienteil und der Steuereinheit nicht mehr gewährleistet. Daher ist der Einsatz eines funkgesteuerten Staubsaugersystems in einem Zentralstaubsauger nicht uneingeschränkt möglich.In the DE 101 48 512 A1 . DE 69415 800 T2 . DE 692 11 647 T2 . DE 690 23 165 T2 and in EP 1 121 890 A2 Therefore, a vacuum cleaner system is proposed in which the control signals are sent in the form of electromagnetic waves to the receiving unit of the vacuum cleaner control. Compared to the ultrasonic solution, the use of radio waves has the advantage that a transmission of control signals or commands is ensured even without direct alignment of the transmitting unit and receiver. However, due to the existing various radio networks, one is limited in the frequency selection and transmission power of such wireless systems. Furthermore, there is the disadvantage that, especially in reinforced concrete buildings, the radio reception is usually greatly impaired or disturbed. In multi-storey buildings in which the receiver unit, for example in the basement and the transmitting unit on the vacuum cleaner are located on an upper floor, a trouble-free communication between the control panel and the control unit would no longer be guaranteed. Therefore, the use of a radio-controlled vacuum cleaner system in a central vacuum is not possible without restriction.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Staubsaugersystem bereitzustellen, bei dem die Steuerungssignale in Form von Datenpaketen auf bidirektionale Weise von der Bedieneinheit am Staubsauger zu der Staubsaugersteuerung übermittelt werden. Dabei soll auf die Vielzahl der für jede einzelne Funktion erforderlichen Steuerkabel wie bei bekannten Systemen verzichtet werden, und sämtliche Funktionen sollen über ein einziges Datenkabel bedienbar sein.The present invention is therefore based on the object to provide a vacuum cleaner system in which the control signals are transmitted in the form of data packets in a bidirectional manner from the control unit on the vacuum cleaner to the vacuum cleaner control. It should be dispensed with the large number of required for each function control cable as in known systems, and all functions should be operated via a single data cable.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Daten-Bus-gesteuertes Staubsaugersystem gemäß dem Anspruch 1.This object is achieved by a data bus-controlled vacuum cleaner system according to claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemäße Staubsauger besteht aus einem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld, das entweder am Griff oder am Saugschlauch angebracht ist. Das Bediengerät überträgt über einen Befehlsgeber Steuerbefehle an die im Staubsauger angebrachte Steuerung. Im Falle eines Zentralstaubsaugersystems befindet sich die Staubsaugersteuerung in einem anderen Raum des Gebäudes, beispielsweise im Keller oder einem benachbarten Außengebäude. Die Saugleistung über ein fest installiertes Rohrsystem an den jeweiligen Einsatzort in einem Gebäude übertragen. Das flexible Saugrohr umfasst das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld und wird über eine Anschlussdose im jeweiligen Raum mit dem fest installierten Rohrsystem verbunden. Die Verbindung zwischen dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld und der Staubsaugersteuerung erfolgt über eine in oder an den Saugrohren verlaufende Signalleitung. Der aktuelle Betriebszustand und die einzelnen Funktionen des Staubsaugers werden am Anzeigefeld mit Hilfe von Anzeigeelementen dargestellt.The vacuum cleaner according to the invention consists of a control and display panel, which is mounted either on the handle or on the suction hose. The HMI device transmits control commands to the controller mounted in the vacuum cleaner via a command transmitter. In the case of a central vacuum system, the vacuum cleaner control is in another room of the building, for example in the basement or an adjacent outbuilding. Transferring the suction power via a permanently installed pipe system to the respective place of use in a building. The flexible suction tube covers the control and display panel and is connected via a junction box in the respective room with the permanently installed pipe system. The connection between the control and display panel and the vacuum cleaner control via a running in or on the suction pipes signal line. The current operating status and the individual functions of the vacuum cleaner are shown on the display panel by means of display elements.

Das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld und das Steuerteil sind über eine Zweidraht-Leitung miteinander verbunden: Eine Leitung ist für die Stromversorgung und Datenübertragung vorgesehen, während die andere Leitung als Masse verwendet wird. Die Kontaktierung erfolgt über die im Raum angebrachte Anschlussdose für den Staubsauger. Beim Anschließen an die Anschlussdose wird der Staubsauger aktiviert und angeschaltet. In einer anderen Ausführungsform erfolgt die Stromversorgung und der Datenaustausch zwischen Steuerung und Bedienteil über eine einzige Leitung. Dadurch werden die weiteren Leitungen der bisherigen Systeme eingespart.The operating and display panel and the control unit are connected to each other via a two-wire cable: one cable is intended for power supply and data transmission, while the other cable is used as ground. The contact is made via the space-mounted junction box for the vacuum cleaner. When connecting to the junction box, the vacuum cleaner is activated and turned on. In another embodiment, the power supply and the data exchange between the controller and control panel via a single line. As a result, the other lines of the previous systems can be saved.

Der Datenaustausch ist telegrammbasiert und erfolgt bidirektional in einem Halbdublexverfahren. Bei einem Halbduplexverfahren erfolgt die Datenübertragung beim Bus-System vom Master zum Slave in eine Richtung. Auf diese Weise werden die Befehlssätze übertragen. Umgekehrt kann der Slave (Bediengerät) seine Befehlssätze an den Master (Zentralgerät) übertragen. Das Bedienfeld und die Steuerung übernehmen dabei abwechselnd die Funktion als Sender und Empfänger. Die Zentralsteuerung empfängt die einzelnen Steuerbefehle und steuert beispielsweise den Saugermotor entsprechend den empfangenen Daten.The data exchange is telegram-based and bidirectional in a half-duplex process. In a half-duplex method, the data transfer in the bus system from master to slave takes place in one direction. In this way, the instruction sets are transferred. Conversely, the slave (HMI device) can transmit its instruction sets to the master (central device). The control panel and the controller take over alternately the function as sender and receiver. The central controller receives the individual control commands and controls, for example, the vacuum motor according to the received data.

An dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld befinden sich die für die einzelnen Funktionen des Staubsaugers erforderlichen Tasten und Schalter. Vorzugsweise befindet sich am Bedienfeld ein Ein-/Ausschalter für den Sauger, einen Taster zur Einstellung der Leistungsstufe für die Saugleistung (beispielsweise in den Stufen 1, 2, 3), Ferner sind Anzeige- und Schaltelemente für Servicefunktionen vorgesehen. Beispielsweise kann das Anzeigeteil Informationen über den ermittelten Gerätestatus mittels Leuchtanzeigen (LED) anzeigen, und es können Servicesignale zum Kohlewechseln, für die Filterreinigung und zum Schmutzbehälter leeren über das optische Anzeigefeld für den Benutzer dargestellt werden. Die Anzeigeelemente können sich entweder neben den Funktionssymbolen am Bedien- und Anzeigefeld befinden oder, wenn die Symbole transparent sind, dahinter.The operating and display panel contains the buttons and switches required for the individual functions of the vacuum cleaner. Preferably, the control panel is an on / off switch for the vacuum cleaner, a button for setting the power level for the suction power (for example in stages 1, 2, 3), Furthermore, display and switching elements are provided for service functions. For example, the display part may display information about the detected device status by means of light emitting diodes (LED), and service signals for coal change, for filter cleaning and for emptying the waste container may be displayed via the visual display panel to the user. The display elements can either are located next to the function icons on the control and display panel or, if the icons are transparent, behind.

Die Steuereinheit des Staubsaugersystems verwaltet die Serviceintervalle und steuert den Saugermotor entsprechend der angewählten Leistungsstufe an. Bei einem eingeschaltetem Saugermotor erfolgt zusätzlich eine Betriebsüberwachung, die den Sauger bei Verschluss des Saugrohrs abschaltet. Diese Funktion ermöglicht beispielsweise eine wirksame Kindersicherung, wenn eine Blockierung des Saugschlauches vorliegt, was vorkommen könnte, wenn ein Kind den Saugschlauch zuhält. Das Abschalten erfolgt über eine Veränderung beim Ruhestrom. Wird für längere Zeit das Saugrohr zugehalten, so verändert sich der Ruhestrom aufgrund der veränderten Saugleistung. Wird der Ruhestrom für eine bestimmte Zeit überschritten, so schaltet das System ab.The control unit of the vacuum cleaner system manages the service intervals and controls the vacuum motor according to the selected power level. When the suction motor is switched on, there is an additional monitoring function which switches off the vacuum cleaner when the suction pipe is closed. For example, this feature provides an effective child safety feature when there is a blockage in the suction hose, which could happen if a child blocks the suction hose. The shutdown occurs via a change in the quiescent current. If the intake manifold is kept closed for a longer period, the quiescent current changes due to the changed suction power. If the quiescent current is exceeded for a certain time, the system switches off.

Der Betrieb von sogenannten "nicht intelligenten" Bedieneinheiten ist ebenfalls möglich, vorzugsweise ist hierzu ein Schalter am Saugschlauch vorgesehen.The operation of so-called "non-intelligent" control units is also possible, preferably a switch on the suction hose is provided for this purpose.

Ein Vorteil besteht darin, dass die Steuerung durch eine Auswahl vordefinierter Parametersätze für verschiedene Saugertypen eingesetzt werden kann. Dadurch ist das Saugersystem flexibel und an verschiedene Situationen anpassbar.One advantage is that the control can be used by a selection of predefined parameter sets for different suction types. This makes the suction system flexible and adaptable to different situations.

Das Bus-System überträgt die einzelnen Befehlssätze anhand von Potentialunterschieden, die über die Datenleitung vom Zentralgerät zum Bedien- und Anzeigeelement aufgebaut werden. Beispielsweise wird die Leitung mit einer Spannung von 5 V beaufschlagt und für unterschiedlich lange Zeiträume unterbrochen. Dadurch entsteht ein Muster von Potentialunterschieden. Jedes Muster ist einer bestimmten Staubsaugerfunktion zugeordnet. Aufgrund der Muster von Potentialunterschieden weiß das System, welche Funktion ausgeführt werden muss.The bus system transmits the individual instruction sets based on potential differences that are established via the data line from the central controller to the operating and display element. For example, the line is subjected to a voltage of 5 V and interrupted for periods of different lengths. This creates a pattern of potential differences. Each pattern is assigned to a specific vacuum cleaner function. Due to the pattern of potential differences, the system knows which function to perform.

Das Daten-Bus-System ermöglicht eine effiziente und schnelle Verwaltung und bidirektionale Signalübertragung zwischen dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld am Saugschlauch und dem Zentralgerät mit der Saugersteuerung. So werden beispielsweise Informationen bezüglich der Füllstände des Staubbeutels, Wartungssignale sowie notwendige Filter- und Kohlewechsel für den Benutzer angezeigt. Durch das Einsetzen eines Daten-Bus-Systems kann das Zentralgerät bei einem Zentralstaubsaugersystem mit seiner Steuereinheit auch mehrere Fernstaubsaugerschläuche verwalten. Die Saugleistung kann für jeden Fernstaubsaugerschlauch individuell reguliert werden. Hierzu besitzt jeder Fernstaubsaugerschlauch eine individuelle Kennung, so dass die Steuereinheit die einzelnen Fernstaubsaugerschläuche voneinander unterscheiden und entsprechend zuordnen kann. Der Saugermotor wird entsprechend der Einstellung am Bedienteil in seiner Saugleistung nach oben oder unten reguliert, so dass jeder Fernstaubsaugerschlauch die über das Bedienteil eingestellte Saugleistung erhält. Ein solches mehrgliedriges System ist insbesondere in großen Industriegebäuden mit vielen Stockwerken einsetzbar.The data bus system enables efficient and rapid management and bidirectional signal transmission between the operating and display panel on the suction hose and the central unit with the vacuum control. Thus, for example, information regarding the levels of the dust bag, maintenance signals and necessary filter and coal changes for the user are displayed. By inserting a data bus system, the central unit in a central vacuum system with its control unit can also manage several remote vacuum cleaner hoses. The suction power can be individually regulated for each vacuum cleaner hose. Everyone owns this Fernstaubsaugerschlauch an individual identifier, so that the control unit can distinguish the individual Fernstaubsaugerschläuche from each other and assign accordingly. The suction motor is adjusted up or down according to the setting on the control unit in its suction power, so that each Fernstaubsaugerschlauch receives the set via the control panel suction power. Such a multi-unit system is particularly applicable in large industrial buildings with many floors.

Sollte bei einem Zentralstaubsaugersystem mehr als ein Staubsaugerschlauch angeschlossen werden, so muss die Leistung des Elektromotors ausreichend sein. Der Elektromotor muss in einem solchen Fall nicht nur einen, sondern mehrere Staubschläuche mit der entsprechenden Maximalleistung versorgen können.If more than one vacuum cleaner hose is connected to a central vacuum system, the power of the electric motor must be sufficient. In such a case, the electric motor must be able to supply not just one, but several dust hoses with the corresponding maximum power.

Damit die einzelnen Befehlssätze vom Zentralgerät zu den einzelnen Fernstaubsaugerschläuchen übermittelt werden können, besitzt jeder Schlauch eine eigene digitale Adressierung. Eine solche Adressierung kann jedoch durch das System auch dynamisch erfolgen, beispielsweise wenn ein Saugschlauch in die jeweilige Anschlussdose eingesteckt wird. Vorzugsweise wird als Bus-System ein KEN-Bus-System eingesetzt. Alternativ kann auch ein LIN ("local interconnect network")-Bus-System eingesetzt werden. Durch eine dynamische Adressierung ist das System flexibel, und es können theoretisch beliebig viele Saugschläuche an das System angeschlossen werden. Limitiert ist die Zahl der Schläuche allerdings durch die Leistung des Elektromotors, dessen Leistung entsprechend der Anzahl von Saugschläuchen angepasst sein muss. Um die einzelnen Fernsaugschläuche mit unterschiedlichen Leistungen versorgen zu können, ist es erforderlich, dass die einzelnen Anschlussdosen mit eigenen Saugleitungen versehen sind. Beispielsweise können die einzelnen Stockwerke in einem großen Industriegebäude mit einem eigenen Saugleitungssystem versehen sein, und eine Elektromotor kann die einzelnen Fernstaubsaugerschläuche mit unterschiedlichen Saugleistungen beaufschlagen. So ist es möglich, dass ein Fernstaubsaugerschlauch 30 % Leistung erhält, während ein anderer 70 % Leistung vom Zentralgerät erhält.So that the individual instruction sets can be transmitted from the central unit to the individual vacuum cleaner hoses, each hose has its own digital addressing. However, such addressing can also be done dynamically by the system, for example, when a suction hose is plugged into the respective junction box. Preferably, a KEN bus system is used as the bus system. Alternatively, a LIN ("local interconnect network") bus system can be used. Through dynamic addressing, the system is flexible, and theoretically any number of suction hoses can be connected to the system. However, the number of hoses is limited by the power of the electric motor, whose performance must be adjusted according to the number of suction hoses. To be able to supply the individual remote hoses with different powers, it is necessary that the individual junction boxes are provided with their own suction lines. For example, the individual floors in a large industrial building may be provided with its own suction pipe system, and an electric motor may apply different suction powers to the individual vacuum cleaner hoses. For example, it is possible for a vacuum cleaner hose to get 30% power while another gets 70% power from the central unit.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird mehr als ein Elektromotor zur Beaufschlagung der Saugleitungen mit Saugleistung eingesetzt. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, mehrere Fernstaubsaugerschläuche mit einem eigenen Motor zu bedienen. Der Einsatz mehrerer Elektromotoren ist insbesondere vorteilhaft, wenn ein Elektromotor ausfallen sollte.In a preferred embodiment, more than one electric motor is used to apply suction power to the suction lines. In this way, it is possible to operate several Fernstaubsaugerschläuche with its own engine. The use of several electric motors is particularly advantageous if an electric motor should fail.

Die Stromversorgung für das Bedienfeld erfolgt vorzugsweise über Schnittstellensignale. Diese werden von der Saugersteuerung erhalten. Vorzugsweise wird das Bedienteil durch Anstecken des Saugschlauches automatisch eingeschaltet. Bei einem Zentralstaubsaugersystem kann ferner vorgesehen sein, dass beim Herausziehen des Saugschlauches aus der Ansteckdose im Raum das Staubsaugersystem automatisch abgeschaltet wird. Ein manuelles Ausschalten des Zentralstaubsaugers ist dann nicht mehr notwendig. Dadurch muss auch nicht unbedingt ein gesonderter Ein- oder Ausschalter für das Bedienteil vorhanden sein.The power supply for the control panel is preferably via interface signals. These are obtained from the sucker control. Preferably, the control panel is turned on automatically by attaching the suction hose. In a central vacuum system can also be provided that when removing the suction hose from the socket in the room, the vacuum cleaner system is automatically switched off. A manual shutdown of the central vacuum is then no longer necessary. As a result, a separate on-off switch for the control panel does not necessarily have to be present.

Durch das Einsetzen eines Daten-Bus-Systems ist die Datenübertragung zwischen dem Bedienteil und der Staubsaugersteuerung unempfindlich gegen Störungen anderer Anlagen und sicher vor störenden Einflüssen, wie sie beispielsweise bei drahtlosen Funksystemen auftreten können. Durch die bidirektionale Datenkommunikation erfolgt ferner eine automatische Anmeldung des individuellen Fernsaugschlauches mit seinem Bedienteil am Zentralgerät.By using a data bus system, the data transmission between the control unit and the vacuum cleaner control is insensitive to disturbances of other systems and safe from disturbing influences, such as may occur in wireless radio systems, for example. Due to the bidirectional data communication, an automatic log-on of the individual remote-controlled suction hose with its control panel on the central unit also takes place.

Durch die ständige Kommunikation zwischen dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld und der Steuereinheit des Staubsaugers ist eine Versorgung des Saugschlauches mit aktuellen Daten von der Steuereinheit am Bedien- und Anzeigefeld gewährleistet.Due to the constant communication between the operating and display panel and the control unit of the vacuum cleaner, a supply of the suction hose is ensured with current data from the control unit on the control and display panel.

Ein weiterer Vorteil des Bus-Systems liegt darin, dass im Falle eines Zentralstaubsaugersystems mehr als zwei Teilnehmer mit einem Zentralgerät verbunden werden können. Die Datenleitung für das Bus-System ist vorzugsweise in dem Saugschlauch oder fest installierten Saugleitersystem integriert. Die einzelnen Bus-Teilnehmer, d. h. die einzelnen Fernsaugschläuche mit ihren Bedien- und Anzeigefeldern werden über Datenpakete von dem Zentralgerät versorgt.Another advantage of the bus system is that, in the case of a central vacuum system, more than two subscribers can be connected to a central unit. The data line for the bus system is preferably integrated in the suction hose or permanently installed Saugleitersystem. The individual bus participants, d. H. The individual remote hoses with their control and display panels are supplied with data packets from the central unit.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform ist ein computergesteuerter Betrieb des Staubsaugersystems vorgesehen. Hierzu werden sämtliche von den einzelnen Fernsaugschläuchen gesendeten Daten von einem Computer empfangen und von diesem analysiert, Der Computer erzeugt Befehlssätze, die wiederum das Zentralgerät steuern. Beispielsweise kann von einem Fernsaugschlauch ein Befehlssatz zum Erhöhen der Saugleistung von dem Computer empfangen werden, so dass der Computer den Saugermotor mit der für jeden individuellen Saugschlauch erforderlichen Leistung ansteuern kann.In another embodiment, a computer controlled operation of the vacuum cleaner system is provided. For this purpose, all data sent from the individual remote hoses are received by a computer and analyzed by it, the computer generates instruction sets, which in turn control the central unit. For example, from a remote suction hose, a command set for increasing suction power may be received by the computer so that the computer can control the suction motor with the power required for each individual suction hose.

Der Einsatz eines computergesteuerten Bus-Systems hat den Vorteil, dass mehrere Fernstaubsaugerschläuche verwaltet und bedient werden können.The use of a computer-controlled bus system has the advantage that several Fernstaubsaugerschläuche can be managed and operated.

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Fig. 1 eine Oberflächendarstellung eines Bedien- und Anzeigefeldes an einem Staubsaugergriff.Fig. 1 is a surface representation of a control and display panel on a vacuum cleaner handle.

In Fig. 1 erkennt man das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 mit daran angeordneten Drucktasten und Anzeigeelementen zur Funktionssteuerung und Funktionszustand des Staubsaugersystems. Das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 befindet sich vorzugsweise am Staubsaugergriff 1 oder direkt am Saugschlauch 2. Der Staubsaugergriff 1 kann entweder aus dem Saugschlauch 2 oder als getrenntes Griffsystem ausgebildet sein. Zum An- und Ausschalten des Staubsaugers oder - im Falle eines Zentralstaubsaugersystems - zur Anmeldung eines Fernsaugschlauches am Zentralgerät ist ein Ein-/Ausschalter 12 am Bedien- und Anzeigefeld vorgesehen. Zum Erhöhen und Verringern der Saugleistung befinden sich Drucktasten 14 am Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10, Über Anzeigemittel 22 wird der Stufengrad der Saugleistung angezeigt. Vorzugsweise ist die Saugleistung in Stufen (beispielsweise in den Stufen 1, 2, 3) regelbar. Die Saugleistung des Staubsaugers wird in Abhängigkeit von der Stromaufnahme gesteuert. Vorzugsweise enthält das Staubsaugersystem eine Sicherheitsschaltung, so dass bei einer Blockade des Saugschlauches 2 der Staubsauger automatisch abgeschalten wird (z.B. als Kindersicherung). Eine Abschaltung ist auch dann vorgesehen, wenn für eine bestimmte Zeit (z. B. für eine Stunde) keine Schwankungen in der Stromaufnahme registriert werden. Dies ist beispielsweise dann der Fall, wenn vergessen wird, den Zentralstaubsauger abzuschalten.In Fig. 1 shows the control and display panel 10 with arranged thereon push buttons and display elements for function control and functional state of the vacuum cleaner system. The control and display panel 10 is preferably located on the vacuum cleaner handle 1 or directly on the suction hose 2. The vacuum cleaner handle 1 can be formed either from the suction hose 2 or as a separate handle system. For switching on and off the vacuum cleaner or - in the case of a central vacuum system - to register a Fernsaugschlauches on the central unit an on / off switch 12 is provided on the control and display panel. To increase and decrease the suction power push buttons 14 are located on the control and display panel 10, Via display means 22, the degree of degree of suction power is displayed. Preferably, the suction power in stages (for example in stages 1, 2, 3) can be regulated. The suction power of the vacuum cleaner is controlled depending on the power consumption. Preferably, the vacuum cleaner system includes a safety circuit so that when the suction hose 2 is blocked, the vacuum cleaner is automatically shut off (e.g., as a child safety lock). A shutdown is also provided if no fluctuations in the current consumption are registered for a certain time (eg for one hour). This is the case, for example, when it is forgotten to turn off the central vacuum.

Das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld ist über ein Daten-Bus-System mit dem Steuergerät des Staubsaugersystems verbunden. Vorzugsweise ist die Datenleitung in den Saugschlauch 2 integriert. Durch die bidirektionale Verbindung zwischen Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 und dem Staubsauger findet eine ständige Kommunikation zwischen Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 einerseits und der Steuereinheit am Zentralgerät andererseits statt.The control and display panel is connected via a data bus system to the control unit of the vacuum cleaner system. Preferably, the data line is integrated in the suction hose 2. Due to the bidirectional connection between control and display panel 10 and the vacuum cleaner is a constant communication between the control and display panel 10 on the one hand and the control unit on the central device instead.

Zum Anzeigen des Wartungszustandes ist ein Anzeigemittel 16 vorgesehen. Liegt eine Störung vor oder müssen Kohlebürsten am Staubsaugersystem gewechselt werden, erhält das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 von dem Zentralgerät den entsprechenden Befehlssatz, so dass die Elektronik im Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 bewirkt, dass das Anzeigeelement 16 aufleuchtet. Ist dies der Fall, weiß der Benutzer, dass eine Störung vorliegt und beseitigt werden muss.For displaying the maintenance condition, a display means 16 is provided. If there is a fault or carbon brushes have to be changed on the vacuum cleaner system, the control and display panel 10 receives from the central unit the corresponding instruction set, so that the electronics in the control and display panel 10 causes the display element 16 lights up. If this is the case, the user knows that there is a fault and needs to be eliminated.

Ferner befindet sich am Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 ein Anzeigeelement 18, um dem Benutzer anzuzeigen, dass der Schmutzbehälter entleert werden muss. Bei einem Zentralstaubsaugersystem wird dieses Signal an sämtliche Fernstaubsaugerschläuche übermittelt. Das Messen des Befüllungsgrades des Schmutzbehälters kann vorzugsweise über Drucksensoren erfolgen, die im oder am Schmutzbehälter angeordnet sind.Further, located on the control and display panel 10, a display element 18 to indicate to the user that the dirt container must be emptied. In a central vacuum system, this signal is sent to all the remote vacuum cleaner hoses transmitted. The measuring of the degree of filling of the dirt container can preferably take place via pressure sensors, which are arranged in or on the dirt container.

Je nach Staubsaugersystem sind verschiedenartige Filter im Einsatz. Ein Filterwechsel wird über ein Anzeigelement 20 dem Benutzer angezeigt. Das Aufleuchten des Anzeigemittels 20 weist darauf hin, dass der Filter zu reinigen ist. Auch dieses Signal wird über das Bus-System von der Steuereinheit des Zentralgerätes an die einzelnen Saugschläuche 2 übermittelt.Depending on the vacuum cleaner system various filters are in use. A filter change is displayed to the user via a display element 20. The illumination of the indicator means 20 indicates that the filter is to be cleaned. This signal is also transmitted via the bus system from the control unit of the central unit to the individual suction hoses 2.

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Staubsaugersystem, umfassend - ein Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10), - eine Staubaufnahmevorrichtung, - einen mit der Staubaufnahmevorrichtung verbundenen Saugschlauch (2), - einen Saugermotor, - eine Steuereinheit zur Saugersteuerung,
gekennzeichnet durch die Merkmale: - am Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) befinden sich Drucktasten (12,14) zur Steuerung des Staubsaugersystems und Anzeigemittel (16, 18, 20, 22) zum Anzeigen von verschiedenen Funktionszuständen des Staubsaugersystems, - das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) ist über eine Datenleitung mittels eines Bus("bidirectional universal switch")-Systems mit der Steuereinheit des Staubsaugersystems verbunden, so dass eine bidirektionale Datenverbindung zwischen dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 und der Steuereinheit aufgebaut wird, welche es ermöglicht, digitale Steuersignale von der Steuereinheit zum Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) zu senden bzw. von diesem zu empfangen. Vacuum cleaner system comprising an operating and display field (10), a dust collecting device, a suction hose (2) connected to the dust collecting device, - a suction motor, a control unit for suction control,
characterized by the features: - on the control and display panel (10) are push buttons (12,14) for controlling the vacuum cleaner system and display means (16, 18, 20, 22) for displaying various functional states of the vacuum cleaner system, - The control and display panel (10) is connected via a data line by means of a bus ("bidirectional universal switch") - system with the control unit of the vacuum cleaner system, so that a bidirectional data connection is established between the control and display panel 10 and the control unit, which makes it possible to send digital control signals from the control unit to the control and display panel (10) or to receive from this. Staubsaugersystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich um ein Zentralstaubsaugersystem handelt, bei dem mehr als zwei Femstaubsaugschläuche mit einem Zentralgerät über ein im Gebäude integriertes Leitungssystem verbunden ist, wobei jedem Fernstaubsaugerschlauch vom Bus-System eine eigene Identifikationsadresse zugeordnet wird.Vacuum cleaner system according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a central vacuum system in which more than two Femstaubsaugschläuche is connected to a central unit via a building integrated piping system, each Fernstaubsaugerschlauch from the bus system is assigned its own identification address. Staubsaugersystem nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jeder Fernstaubsaugschlauch eine eigene Adresse zum Empfangen und Senden von adressierten Datenpaketen von und zu der Steuereinheit des Zentralgerätes besitzt und die Adresse entweder dynamisch oder fest vom Bus-System vergeben wird.Vacuum cleaner system according to claim 2, characterized in that each Fernstaubsaugschlauch has its own address for receiving and sending addressed data packets from and to the control unit of the central unit and the address is assigned either dynamically or permanently from the bus system. Staubsaugersystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stromversorgung des Bedien- und Anzeigefeldes (10) und der Datenverkehr zwischen Steuereinheit und Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) über eine einzige Leitung erfolgt.Vacuum cleaner system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the power supply of the control and display panel (10) and the data traffic between the control unit and control and display panel (10) via a single line. Staubsaugersystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Datenaustausch zwischen dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) und der Steuereinheit telegrammbasiert ist und bidirektional im Halbdublexverfahren erfolgt.Vacuum cleaner system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the data exchange between the control and display panel (10) and the control unit is telegram-based and bidirectional in Halbdublexverfahren. Staubsaugersystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) zumindest eine der folgenden Funktionen aufweist: - An-/Ausschalter (12), - Drucktasten (14) zur Steuerung der Saugleistung, - Anzeigeelement (16) zum Anzeigen des Wartungszustands, - Anzeigeelement (18) zum Anzeigen des Befüllungsgrads des Schmutzbehälters, - Anzeigemittel (20) für eine Filterreinigung und - Anzeigeelemente (22) zur Darstellung der eingestellten Saugleistung. Vacuum cleaner system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control and display panel (10) has at least one of the following functions: - on / off switch (12), - Push buttons (14) for controlling the suction power, Display element (16) for indicating the maintenance condition, Indicating element (18) for indicating the filling level of the dirt container, - Display means (20) for a filter cleaning and - Display elements (22) for displaying the set suction power. Staubsaugersystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Saugleistung über die Stromaufnahme reguliert wird.Vacuum cleaner system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the suction power is regulated by the power consumption. Staubsaugersystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stromaufnahme über Kontaktelemente beim Anschließen bzw. Entfernen des Saugschlauches an eine Anschlussdose eines Zentralstaubsaugersystems eingeschaltet bzw. ausgeschaltet wird.Vacuum cleaner system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the power consumption is switched on or off via contact elements when connecting or removing the suction hose to a junction box of a central vacuum system. Staubsaugersystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Anzeigeelemente (16, 18, 20, 22) LEDs eingesetzt werden.Vacuum cleaner system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that LEDs are used as display elements (16, 18, 20, 22). Staubsaugersystem nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Datenpakete in Form von Potentialunterschieden übertragen werden, wobei jede Funktion am Bedien- und Anzeigeteil (10) einem bestimmten Muster von Potentialunterschieden zugeordnet ist und die Muster aus stromführenden und nicht stromführenden Elementen bestehen.Vacuum cleaner system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the data packets are transmitted in the form of potential differences, each function on the control and display part (10) is associated with a certain pattern of potential differences and the patterns consist of current-carrying and non-current-carrying elements. Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10), gekennzeichnet durch die Merkmale: - am Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) befinden sich Drucktasten (12. 14) zur Steuerung des Staubsaugersystems und Anzeigemittel (16, 18, 20, 22) zum Anzeigen von verschiedenen Funktionszuständen des Staubsaugersystems, - das Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) ist über eine Datenleitung mittels eines Bus("bidirectional universal switch")-Systems mit einer Steuereinheit des Staubsaugersystems verbunden, so dass eine bidirektionale Datenverbindung zwischen dem Bedien- und Anzeigefeld 10 und der Steuereinheit aufgebaut wird, welche es ermöglicht, digitale Steuersignale von der Steuereinheit zum Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) zu senden bzw, von diesem zu empfangen. Operating and display panel (10), characterized by the features: - on the control and display panel (10) are push buttons (12. 14) for controlling the vacuum cleaner system and display means (16, 18, 20, 22) for displaying various functional states of the vacuum cleaner system, - The control and display panel (10) is connected via a data line by means of a bus ("bidirectional universal switch") - system with a control unit of the vacuum cleaner system, so that a bidirectional data connection is established between the control and display panel 10 and the control unit, which makes it possible to send digital control signals from the control unit to the control and display panel (10) or to receive from this. Bedien- und Anzeigefeld (10) nach Anspruch 11 mit den zusätzlichen Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 10.Control and display panel (10) according to claim 11 with the additional features of claims 2 to 10. Verfahren zur Steuerung und Bedienung eines Staubsaugersystems, umfassend die Schritte: - Beaufschlagung einer Datenleitung mit einer Spannung von vorzugsweise 5 V, - Übermittlung von Befehlssätzen, wobei ein Befehlssatz aus Mustern von Potentialunterschieden mit stromführenden und nicht stromführenden Elementen besteht, wobei jedes Muster von Potentialunterschieden einer bestimmten Funktion am Bedien- und Anzeigeteil (10) zugeordnet ist, - Ausführen der Funktion aufgrund des empfangenen Befehlsatzes am Zentralgerät oder Bedien- und Anzeigeteil (10) des Staubsaugersystems. Method for controlling and operating a vacuum cleaner system, comprising the steps: - Applying a data line with a voltage of preferably 5 V, Transmission of instruction sets, wherein an instruction set consists of patterns of potential differences with current-carrying and non-current-carrying elements, each pattern of potential differences being assigned to a specific function on the operating and display part (10), - Performing the function due to the received instruction set on the central unit or operating and display part (10) of the vacuum cleaner system.
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