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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
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- A47L9/325—Handles for wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
- 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
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- Vacuum cleaners typically include a suction nozzle, a cleaner housing connected to the suction nozzle, a suction generator in the cleaner housing, and a dirt collection vessel in the cleaner housing.
- an elongate handle is coupled to the cleaner housing. The handle may be pivotable, so that the handle extends vertically for operating the vacuum and is rotated downwardly for storing or stowing.
- US 6 101 672 discloses a surface cleaning device according to the preamble of appended claim 1.
- a surface cleaning device is defined in claim 1 and generally includes :
- FIG. 1 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a conventional handle 10 for a cleaning device or upright-type vacuum cleaner 20.
- the handle 10 is coupled to the cleaner housing 30 at a pivot joint 40.
- a "handle" as used herein includes definitions that are generally known in the mechanical art, and may include a handgrip.
- the handle 10 includes any structure that extends generally upwardly from the cleaner housing 30 that transfers forces caused by the operator to the cleaning device 20 to move the cleaning device 20 over a surface to be cleaned.
- the cleaner housing 30 defines a centerline 50.
- the pivot joint 40 is configured to rotate the handle 10 about a pivot axis 60 that is perpendicular to the centerline 50. In both the operating (see FIG.
- the handle 10 extends substantially parallel to the centerline 50.
- the handle 10 is rotated upwardly about the pivot axis 60 so that the handle 10 extends upwardly and away from the cleaner housing 30.
- the terms “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “rear,” “side,” “upwardly,” “downwardly,” and other directional terms are not intended to require any particular orientation, but are instead used for purposes of description only.
- the handle 10 is rotated downwardly. In this configuration, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the centerline 50 (see FIG. 2 ), the handle 10 protrudes from the outer profile of the cleaner housing 30, thereby requiring additional space for storing the vacuum cleaner 20.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a vacuum cleaner 100 with an elongate handle 110.
- the vacuum cleaner 100 includes a suction nozzle 120, a cleaner housing or body 130 connected to the suction nozzle 120, a suction generator (not shown) in the cleaner housing 130, and a dirt collection vessel (not shown) in the cleaner housing 130.
- the handle 110 is coupled to the cleaner housing 130 at a pivot or hinge joint 140.
- the cleaner housing 130 defines a central longitudinal axis or centerline 150.
- the pivot joint 140 is configured to rotate the handle 110 about a pivot axis 160 that is non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 150.
- the handle 110 extends non-perpendicular to the pivot axis 160.
- the handle 110 is offset from an orientation 164 perpendicular to the pivot axis 160 at an acute angle ⁇ . As such, when the handle 110 is folded downwardly, the handle 110 is rotated substantially conically about the pivot axis 160.
- the pivot axis 160 is offset from an orientation perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 150 by approximately 5° to approximately 7°. In other embodiments, however, the pivot axis 160 may extend at other angles that are non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 150.
- the handle 110 when the handle 110 is rotated or folded downwardly for storing or shipping, the handle 110 moves to a position adjacent to and offset from the cleaner housing 130 of the vacuum cleaner 100.
- the handle 110 does not substantially protrude from the outer profile or contour of the cleaner housing 130 when the handle 110 is rotated downwardly.
- the vacuum cleaner 100 can be shipped or stored with the handle 110 in the folded position in a compact package without substantially increasing the footprint of the product compared to prior art configurations.
- the pivot joint 140 includes a female member 170 coupled to the cleaner housing 130 and a male member 180 coupled to the handle 110.
- the female member 170 can be coupled to the handle 110 and the male member 180 can be coupled to the cleaner housing 130.
- the male member 180 is positioned proximate the female member 170, and a pin 190 is insertable through the female and male members 170, 180 to couple the cleaner housing 130 and the handle 110 together.
- the female and male members 170, 180 are so dimensioned as to give a smooth substantially bulbous appearance when the pin 190 is inserted through the female and male members 170, 180.
- the handle 110 may include one or more male members 180, one or more female members 170, or a combination thereof.
- the cleaner housing 130 may also include one or more female members 170, one or more male members 180, or a combination thereof.
- the pivot joint 140 thus suitably includes one or more female and male members 170, 180.
- FIGS. 4-6 illustrate the female and male members 170, 180 as integrally formed with the cleaner housing 130 and handle 110, respectively, in other embodiments the female and male members 170, 180 may be separately formed and attached to a respective one of the cleaner housing 130 and handle 110 via glue or fasteners.
- the vacuum cleaner 100 includes a locking unit 200, which includes a detent 204 and a corresponding catch mechanism 208 (not shown in FIGS. 4-7 ; see, e.g., FIG. 11 ) between the cleaner housing 130 and the handle 110, and a release member 210 connected to the detent 204.
- the locking unit 200 is configured to releasably lock the handle 110 solely in a position substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 150, i.e., the operating position.
- the release member 210 may be spring-loaded or biased by any other suitable mechanisms.
- the detent is selectively movable between a locked position where the detent 204 contacts the corresponding catch mechanism 208, and an unlocked position where the detent 204 is released out of the locking position.
- the detent 204 contacts the catch mechanisms 208 and locks the handle 110 so that the handle 110 fixedly extends upwardly and away from the cleaner housing 130.
- the detent 204 is released out of the locking position, thereby enabling the handle 110 to rotate or fold downwardly toward the storage position.
- the surface cleaning device 100 is a vacuum cleaner adapted to clean a variety of surfaces, such as carpets, hardwood floors, tiles, or the like. More specifically, the illustrated surface cleaning device 100 is an upright wet vacuum cleaner capable of drawing in air and dirt such as liquid and debris. In alternative embodiments, the surface cleaning device 100 may not be a wet vacuum cleaner. Rather, the surface cleaning device 100 may be a dry vacuum cleaner capable of drawing in air and dirt such as dry debris. Alternatively, the surface cleaning device 100 may be an extractor capable of both dispensing liquid and drawing in air and dirt such as liquid and debris. In yet other embodiments, the surface cleaning device 100 may be a steam cleaner that dispenses liquid or steam but does not include a suction source.
- the surface cleaning device 100 may be a stick vacuum that does not include the brush rolls of other traditional upright cleaners.
- surface cleaning device 100 may be a sweeper that includes a handle and a pivoting base that supports a wet or dry cloth that is positioned below the base. These sweepers do not dispense liquid and do not include a suction source.
- FIGS. 8-11 illustrate the vacuum cleaner 100 including a pivot joint 140 according to another embodiment of the invention.
- the pivot joint 140 in this embodiment is configured to rotate the handle 110 about the pivot axis 160, and also to translate the handle 110 along the pivot axis 160.
- the pivot axis 160 is non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 150 so as to store or stow the handle 110 at an orientation offset from the longitudinal axis 150.
- the pivot axis 160 can be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 150.
- the handle 110 can be stored or stowed at a position that is linearly, but not angularly, offset from the longitudinal axis 150.
- the pivot joint 140 includes a female member 220 coupled to the handle 110 and a male member 230 coupled to the cleaner housing 130.
- the male member 230 is received into the female member 220 to couple the cleaner housing 130 and the handle 110 together.
- the male member 230 includes a projection or thread 240
- the female member 220 includes a groove 250 that corresponds to the projection 240.
- the projection 240 extends helically about the pivot axis 160. The projection 240 and the groove cooperate together to translate the handle 110 along the pivot axis 160.
- the handle 110 when viewed from the rear in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 150, the handle 110 is translated generally from right to left along the pivot axis 160 as the handle 110 is rotated from the operating position (see FIGS. 8 and 10 ) to the storage position (see FIGS. 9 and 11 ).
- the male member 230 may include the groove 250 and the female member 220 may include the projection 240.
- the female member 220 may be coupled to the cleaner housing 130 and the male member 230 may be coupled to the handle 110.
Description
- Vacuum cleaners typically include a suction nozzle, a cleaner housing connected to the suction nozzle, a suction generator in the cleaner housing, and a dirt collection vessel in the cleaner housing. In an upright-type vacuum cleaner, an elongate handle is coupled to the cleaner housing. The handle may be pivotable, so that the handle extends vertically for operating the vacuum and is rotated downwardly for storing or stowing.
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US 6 101 672 discloses a surface cleaning device according to the preamble of appended claim 1. - A surface cleaning device according to the present invention is defined in claim 1 and generally includes :
- a nozzle;
- a cleaner housing connected to the nozzle, the cleaner housing defining a central longitudinal axis; and
- a handle coupled to the cleaner housing at a pivot joint, wherein the pivot joint is either;
- a) configured to rotate the handle downwardly about a pivot axis that is non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; or
- b) configured to rotate the handle about a pivot axis, and to translate the handle in a direction along the pivot axis.
- Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a conventional handle for a vacuum cleaner. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the conventional handle ofFIG. 1 rotated to a storage position. -
FIG. 3 is a rear end view of a vacuum cleaner with the conventional handle ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a vacuum cleaner with a handle according to one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 is an end view of the vacuum cleaner ofFIG. 4 illustrating the handle rotated to a storage position. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner ofFIG. 4 , illustrating a pivot joint. -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the vacuum cleaner ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 8 is a rear end view of a vacuum cleaner with a handle according to another embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 9 is a rear end view of the vacuum cleaner ofFIG. 8 illustrating the handle rotated to a storage position. -
FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the handle ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the handle ofFIG. 8 . - It should be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the above-described drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
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FIG. 1 is an enlarged partial perspective view of aconventional handle 10 for a cleaning device or upright-type vacuum cleaner 20. Thehandle 10 is coupled to thecleaner housing 30 at apivot joint 40. A "handle" as used herein includes definitions that are generally known in the mechanical art, and may include a handgrip. For example, thehandle 10 includes any structure that extends generally upwardly from thecleaner housing 30 that transfers forces caused by the operator to thecleaning device 20 to move thecleaning device 20 over a surface to be cleaned. Referring also toFIGS. 2 and3 , thecleaner housing 30 defines acenterline 50. Thepivot joint 40 is configured to rotate thehandle 10 about apivot axis 60 that is perpendicular to thecenterline 50. In both the operating (seeFIG. 1 ) and the storage (seeFIGS. 2 and3 ) positions, thehandle 10 extends substantially parallel to thecenterline 50. For operating thevacuum cleaner 20, thehandle 10 is rotated upwardly about thepivot axis 60 so that thehandle 10 extends upwardly and away from thecleaner housing 30. As used herein, the terms "top," "bottom," "front," "rear," "side," "upwardly," "downwardly," and other directional terms are not intended to require any particular orientation, but are instead used for purposes of description only. For storing or stowing, thehandle 10 is rotated downwardly. In this configuration, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the centerline 50 (seeFIG. 2 ), thehandle 10 protrudes from the outer profile of thecleaner housing 30, thereby requiring additional space for storing thevacuum cleaner 20. Thus, there has developed a need for a mechanism that enables storing the vacuum cleaner in a compact footprint. -
FIG. 4 illustrates avacuum cleaner 100 with anelongate handle 110. Referring also toFIG. 5 , thevacuum cleaner 100 includes asuction nozzle 120, a cleaner housing orbody 130 connected to thesuction nozzle 120, a suction generator (not shown) in thecleaner housing 130, and a dirt collection vessel (not shown) in thecleaner housing 130. Thehandle 110 is coupled to thecleaner housing 130 at a pivot orhinge joint 140. Thecleaner housing 130 defines a central longitudinal axis orcenterline 150. Thepivot joint 140 is configured to rotate thehandle 110 about apivot axis 160 that is non-perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 150. Referring also toFIG. 6 , thehandle 110 extends non-perpendicular to thepivot axis 160. That is, thehandle 110 is offset from anorientation 164 perpendicular to thepivot axis 160 at an acute angle θ. As such, when thehandle 110 is folded downwardly, thehandle 110 is rotated substantially conically about thepivot axis 160. In some embodiments, thepivot axis 160 is offset from an orientation perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 150 by approximately 5° to approximately 7°. In other embodiments, however, thepivot axis 160 may extend at other angles that are non-perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 150. - Referring also to
FIG. 7 , when thehandle 110 is rotated or folded downwardly for storing or shipping, thehandle 110 moves to a position adjacent to and offset from thecleaner housing 130 of thevacuum cleaner 100. In contrast to prior art configurations, thehandle 110 does not substantially protrude from the outer profile or contour of thecleaner housing 130 when thehandle 110 is rotated downwardly. As such, thevacuum cleaner 100 can be shipped or stored with thehandle 110 in the folded position in a compact package without substantially increasing the footprint of the product compared to prior art configurations. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
pivot joint 140 includes afemale member 170 coupled to thecleaner housing 130 and amale member 180 coupled to thehandle 110. In other embodiments, however, thefemale member 170 can be coupled to thehandle 110 and themale member 180 can be coupled to thecleaner housing 130. Themale member 180 is positioned proximate thefemale member 170, and apin 190 is insertable through the female andmale members cleaner housing 130 and thehandle 110 together. The female andmale members pin 190 is inserted through the female andmale members - Although in the illustrated embodiment only a
single male member 180 on thehandle 110 and only a singlefemale member 170 on thecleaner housing 130 are shown, in further embodiments, thehandle 110 may include one or moremale members 180, one or morefemale members 170, or a combination thereof. Similarly, thecleaner housing 130 may also include one or morefemale members 170, one or moremale members 180, or a combination thereof. Thepivot joint 140 thus suitably includes one or more female andmale members FIGS. 4-6 illustrate the female andmale members cleaner housing 130 and handle 110, respectively, in other embodiments the female andmale members cleaner housing 130 and handle 110 via glue or fasteners. - In some embodiments, the
vacuum cleaner 100 includes alocking unit 200, which includes a detent 204 and a corresponding catch mechanism 208 (not shown inFIGS. 4-7 ; see, e.g.,FIG. 11 ) between thecleaner housing 130 and thehandle 110, and arelease member 210 connected to the detent 204. Thelocking unit 200 is configured to releasably lock thehandle 110 solely in a position substantially parallel to thelongitudinal axis 150, i.e., the operating position. Therelease member 210 may be spring-loaded or biased by any other suitable mechanisms. The detent is selectively movable between a locked position where thedetent 204 contacts thecorresponding catch mechanism 208, and an unlocked position where thedetent 204 is released out of the locking position. When the user rotates thehandle 110 upwardly from the storage position toward the operating position, thedetent 204 contacts thecatch mechanisms 208 and locks thehandle 110 so that thehandle 110 fixedly extends upwardly and away from thecleaner housing 130. When the user depresses therelease member 210 against the bias toward thehandle 110, thedetent 204 is released out of the locking position, thereby enabling thehandle 110 to rotate or fold downwardly toward the storage position. - The
surface cleaning device 100 is a vacuum cleaner adapted to clean a variety of surfaces, such as carpets, hardwood floors, tiles, or the like. More specifically, the illustratedsurface cleaning device 100 is an upright wet vacuum cleaner capable of drawing in air and dirt such as liquid and debris. In alternative embodiments, thesurface cleaning device 100 may not be a wet vacuum cleaner. Rather, thesurface cleaning device 100 may be a dry vacuum cleaner capable of drawing in air and dirt such as dry debris. Alternatively, thesurface cleaning device 100 may be an extractor capable of both dispensing liquid and drawing in air and dirt such as liquid and debris. In yet other embodiments, thesurface cleaning device 100 may be a steam cleaner that dispenses liquid or steam but does not include a suction source. In still other embodiments, thesurface cleaning device 100 may be a stick vacuum that does not include the brush rolls of other traditional upright cleaners. In additional embodiments,surface cleaning device 100 may be a sweeper that includes a handle and a pivoting base that supports a wet or dry cloth that is positioned below the base. These sweepers do not dispense liquid and do not include a suction source. -
FIGS. 8-11 illustrate thevacuum cleaner 100 including a pivot joint 140 according to another embodiment of the invention. Like parts are identified using like reference numerals. The pivot joint 140 in this embodiment is configured to rotate thehandle 110 about thepivot axis 160, and also to translate thehandle 110 along thepivot axis 160. In the illustrated embodiment, thepivot axis 160 is non-perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 150 so as to store or stow thehandle 110 at an orientation offset from thelongitudinal axis 150. In other embodiments, however, thepivot axis 160 can be perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 150. As such, thehandle 110 can be stored or stowed at a position that is linearly, but not angularly, offset from thelongitudinal axis 150. - The pivot joint 140 includes a
female member 220 coupled to thehandle 110 and amale member 230 coupled to thecleaner housing 130. Themale member 230 is received into thefemale member 220 to couple thecleaner housing 130 and thehandle 110 together. In the illustrated embodiment, themale member 230 includes a projection orthread 240, and thefemale member 220 includes agroove 250 that corresponds to theprojection 240. In some embodiments, theprojection 240 extends helically about thepivot axis 160. Theprojection 240 and the groove cooperate together to translate thehandle 110 along thepivot axis 160. That is, when viewed from the rear in a direction substantially perpendicular to thelongitudinal axis 150, thehandle 110 is translated generally from right to left along thepivot axis 160 as thehandle 110 is rotated from the operating position (seeFIGS. 8 and10 ) to the storage position (seeFIGS. 9 and11 ). In other embodiments, themale member 230 may include thegroove 250 and thefemale member 220 may include theprojection 240. In still other embodiments, thefemale member 220 may be coupled to thecleaner housing 130 and themale member 230 may be coupled to thehandle 110.
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- A surface cleaning device (100) comprising:a nozzle (120);a cleaner housing (130) connected to the nozzle, the cleaner housing defining a central longitudinal axis (150); anda handle (110) coupled to the cleaner housing at a pivot joint (140);characterized in that the pivot joint is either:a) configured to rotate the handle downwardly about a pivot axis (160) that is non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; orb) configured to rotate the handle about a pivot axis and to translate the handle in a direction along the pivot axis.
- The surface cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the pivot joint includes a female member (170) coupled to one of the cleaner housing and the handle, a male member (180) coupled to the other of the cleaner housing and the handle and positioned proximate the female member, and a pin (190) insertable through the female and male members to couple the cleaner housing and the handle together.
- The surface cleaning device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the pivot axis is offset from an orientation perpendicular to the longitudinal axis by 5° to 7°.
- The surface cleaning device of claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising a locking unit (200); the locking unit configured to releasably lock the handle solely in a position substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
- The surface cleaning device of claim 4, wherein the locking unit includes a detent (204) between the cleaner housing and the handle, and a release member (210) connected to the detent.
- The surface cleaning device of any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a suction generator in the cleaner housing and a dirt collection vessel in the cleaner housing.
- The surface cleaning device of claim 2, wherein one of the female and male members includes a projection (240), the other of the female and male members includes a groove (250) corresponding to the projection, and the projection and the groove cooperate together to translate the handle.
- The surface cleaning device of claim 7, wherein at least one of the projection and the groove extends helically about the pivot axis.
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