EP2598007B1 - Staubsauger mit doppelfunktion für böden und stiegen - Google Patents

Staubsauger mit doppelfunktion für böden und stiegen Download PDF

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EP2598007B1
EP2598007B1 EP11745995.8A EP11745995A EP2598007B1 EP 2598007 B1 EP2598007 B1 EP 2598007B1 EP 11745995 A EP11745995 A EP 11745995A EP 2598007 B1 EP2598007 B1 EP 2598007B1
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Alexander Gareth Miles
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Siddons Furniture Ltd
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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
    • A47L5/367—Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases
    • 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
    • A47L9/009—Carrying-vehicles; Arrangements of trollies or wheels; Means for avoiding mechanical obstacles

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  • This invention relates to a Vacuum Cleaner particularly, to a cylinder-type vacuum cleaner which is designed for stable, safe and easy use on both a flight of stairs and also on a flat surface such as a floor.
  • Patient no 5,755,007 refers to a portable cleaning apparatus which attempts to solve some of these issues but does not address the issue of the inability of a machine to smoothly ascend up a stair case by the use of a curved undercarriage. It does not have lockable ground engaging members but rather, relies upon the body of the machine contacting the stair tread in order that friction between the step and the machine body part will act as a break or grip.
  • Patient no US5,937,477 refers to a portable cleaning apparatus which attempts to solve some of these issues but does not address the issue of the inability of a machine to smoothly ascend up a stair case by the use of a curved undercarriage. It does not have lockable ground engaging members but rather, relies upon the body of the machine contacting the stair tread in order that friction between the step and the machine body part will act as a break or grip. It also does not have the motor of the machine located in such a place that the centre of gravity of the machine aids stability.
  • Patient no US 2003/0121120 A1 refers to a vacuum cleaner which attempts to solve some of these issues but does not address the issue of the inability of a machine to smoothly ascend up a stair case by the use of a curved undercarriage. It does not have lockable ground engaging members but rather, relies upon the body of the machine contacting the stair tread when placed at a particular angle, in order to act as a break or grip.
  • the object of this invention is to provide a Vacuum Cleaner which can be used on a floor in the conventional sense and which is also able to be stable, easily used and safely manoeuvred and positioned on a flight of stairs.
  • a vacuum cleaner as defined by independent claim 1, by i.a. means of the shape of the curved undercarriage, which provides stability by traversing two treads and also because of a switchable ratchet mechanism which when disengaged, allows rotation of the ground engaging members in a forward or backward direction to allow easy manoeuvring on floors but when applied, allows the rotating ground engaging members to travel in a forward direction only, for use on stairs and thus overcoming the previous difficulties of using the same vacuum cleaner on both the floor and the stairs.
  • the curved shape of the undercarriage of this vacuum cleaner allows the smooth movement of the vacuum cleaner over treads as it ascends a stair case.
  • the rotating ground engaging members that engage with the stair tread can be acted upon by the locking mechanism that prevents the vacuum cleaner descending backwards down the stairs and the centre of gravity created by the location of the motor is such that it adds inherent stability when being used on stairs.
  • the curved shape of the undercarriage of the Vacuum Cleaner facilitates the sliding of the vacuum cleaner up a flight of stairs in a smooth motion by pulling the Vacuum hose or "wand" or by pulling it up by the handle, which means that the ascent of the vacuum cleaner is smoother and easier for the user and that the likelihood of damaging the vacuum cleaner by such action is minimised.
  • the disabling of the rear ground engaging members ability to rotate in a backward or 'downstairs' direction minimises the possibility of the vacuum cleaner slipping down the stair case.
  • the specifically curved shape of the undercarriage of the vacuum cleaner allows it to sit in a very stable position by spanning two, or in the case of large versions more than two, stair treads.
  • One or more multi-directional, rotating ground engaging members may be located at the front part of the Vacuum Cleaner.
  • the castor is the preferred choice of multi-directional, rotating ground engaging member for this position but should not be regarded as limiting to the present invention.
  • This member allows maximum manoeuvrability and stability of the Vacuum Cleaner when used on a flat surface such as a floor in the conventional sense as well as providing manoeuvrability and stability when used on a stair case or flight of stairs.
  • more than one rotating ground engaging members may be used at the front of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the locking mechanism which is intended to be applied to the rear rotating ground engaging members, is constructed in a manner which allows each rotating ground engaging member to be engaged or disengaged individually by means of the mechanism actuator being built into each individual rotating ground engaging member or alternatively it can be applied to one or more rotating ground engaging members simultaneously by means of the mechanism actuator being built into the body of the Vacuum Cleaner in order to act on either one or more of the rotating ground engaging members or the axle or axles of the rotating ground engaging members.
  • the handle on the front of the vacuum cleaner may be orientated in a plane which runs from front to back and may also be orientated at alternative angles to that, at the point of manufacture.
  • the handle can also be built into the Vacuum Cleaner in the form of a countersunk grip.
  • One or more rotating members which are not floor engaging members, may be located on the furthest forward point or 'nose' of the front end of the Vacuum Cleaner in order to assist the Vacuum Cleaner to ascend a step with the minimum of resistance.
  • one or more rotating members which can engage with a stair case may also be encorporated into the curved undercarriage.
  • the locking mechanism should be disengaged in order to allow free movement in more than one direction, of the vacuum cleaner which can then be manoeuvred or positioned by pulling the suction hose, "wand" or the handle.
  • the locking mechanism When the vacuum cleaner is to be used on a stairs, the locking mechanism should be engaged in order to allow rotation of the ground engaging members, in a forward direction only and thus permitting only forward movement of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the user pulls the suction hose forward and upwards, until the curved shape of the undercarriage of the vacuum cleaner clears the next step up or until the stair riser engaging member engages with the riser of the stair case in front of the vacuum cleaner and that continues up and onto the next step.
  • the curved shape of the undercarriage of the vacuum cleaner and the provision of the stair riser engaging member assist in the vacuum cleaner's ascent of the stair tread.
  • the rotating ground engaging members having been engaged in a locked position by the actuator, allow only forward movement of the vacuum cleaner and the centre of gravity of the vacuum cleaner specifically aided by the position of the motor, also assists in the rising of the front of the vacuum cleaner to climb the stair tread without resulting in instability or tipping of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the curved shape of the undercarriage (B) enables the Vacuum Cleaner (F) to be manoeuvred over stair case risers as it facilitates an easy transition when ascending from one step to another and also allows the multi-directional ground engaging member (A) to be positioned so as to engage with the higher step.
  • the rear ground engaging members (C), give stability, facilitate a method for moving the Vacuum Cleaner (F) and are also lockable by use of the Locking Ratchet Mechanism Actuator (D) so that the Vacuum Cleaner (F) is unable to roll back and move down the stair case in an uncontrolled manner.
  • the motor (E) of the Vacuum Cleaner (F) is positioned in such a location as to offer a low centre of gravity which ensures further stability.
  • the Vacuum Hose (H) is located at a position which also allows it to be used to pull the Vacuum Cleaner (F) upwards when used on a stair case or in multiple directions when used on a flat surface such as a floor.
  • a handle or grip (I) is located towards the front or 'nose' of the vacuum cleaner (F) for ease of use and manoeuvrability.
  • a unique stair riser engaging member (J) is incorporated into the front of the Vacuum Cleaner (F) to allow vertical ascent of stair riser with the least possible hindrance.

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Claims (7)

  1. Staubsauger (F) zur Verwendung auf einer flachen Oberfläche wie einem Fußboden sowie zur Verwendung auf einer Treppe, wobei der Staubsauger (F) Folgendes umfasst:
    ein Gehäuse mit einem gekrümmten Untergestell (B), das es ermöglicht, dass der Staubsauger (F) zwei oder mehr Stufen einer Treppe überspannt; und
    mehrere rotierende Bodenkontaktelemente (C);
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass:
    der Staubsauger ein rotierendes Treppenstufenkontaktelement (J) am vorderen Ende des Staubsaugers (F) aufweist; und/oder
    wenigstens eines der Bodenkontaktelemente (C) entriegelt werden kann, um eine Rotation sowohl in einer Vorwärts- als auch in einer Rückwärtsrichtung zuzulassen, oder verriegelt werden kann, um eine Bewegung nur in der Vorwärtsrichtung zuzulassen.
  2. Staubsauger (F) nach Anspruch 1, wobei sich wenigstens eines der rotierenden Bodenkontaktelemente (C) am vorderen Ende des Staubsaugers (F) befindet.
  3. Staubsauger (F) nach Anspruch 1, wobei eines oder mehrere der rotierenden Bodenkontaktelemente (C) mit einem Mechanismus ent- oder verriegelt werden kann, der in eines oder mehrere der rotierenden Bodenkontaktelemente integriert ist.
  4. Staubsauger (F) nach Anspruch 1, wobei die rotierenden Bodenkontaktelemente mit einem Mechanismus ent- oder verriegelt werden können, der einen Aktuator aufweist, der in eines oder mehrere der Bodenkontaktelemente integriert ist.
  5. Staubsauger (F) nach Anspruch 1, wobei eines oder mehrere der rotierenden Bodenkontaktelemente mit einem Mechanismus (D) ent- oder verriegelt werden kann, der in das Gehäuse des Staubsaugers integriert ist.
  6. Staubsauger (F) nach Anspruch 1, wobei eines oder mehrere der rotierenden Bodenkontaktelemente mit einem Mechanismus ent- oder verriegelt werden kann, der einen Aktuator enthält, der in das Gehäuse des Staubsaugers integriert ist.
  7. Staubsauger (F) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Staubsauger (F) ein zusätzliches rotierendes Treppenstufenkontaktelement (J) am vordersten Punkt des Staubsaugers (F) aufweist, um beim Besteigen der Treppenstufen des Staubsaugers zu assistieren.
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GB1012793.4A GB2482328B (en) 2010-07-29 2010-07-30 Dual purpose vacuum cleaner for use on floor and stairs
PCT/GB2011/000861 WO2012013915A1 (en) 2010-07-30 2011-06-08 Dual purpose vacuum cleaner for use on both, floors and stairs

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