EP2897513B1 - Vacuum cleaner with battery lid - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a vacuum cleaner comprising a dirt collecting container for suctioned suction material, a suction unit for applying the dirt collecting container with negative pressure via a suction, at least one in the flow direction of the suction unit sucked air between the dirt collector and the suction chamber arranged filter element and the filter element cleanroom side covering filter cover, at least one rechargeable battery for providing electrical energy to the suction unit and at least one battery receptacle for holding the at least one battery on the vacuum cleaner.
- Such a vacuum cleaner is in the WO 2012/062579 A1 described.
- the vacuum cleaner has a housing with a housing cover which can be pivoted into an open position. In the open position, a battery compartment of the vacuum cleaner is released, and the user has access to two rechargeable batteries, each housed in a battery holder.
- the battery holders are arranged at the top of the filter cover.
- the user To gain access to the filter cover, for example to maintain a filter cleaning device disposed on the filter cover, the user must first remove the batteries from the battery receptacles. Even if the user wishes to access the filter element for maintenance, it is necessary to previously remove the sometimes heavy batteries from the battery receptacles to more easily transfer the filter cover from a filter element covering position to a filter element release position.
- the provision of the battery receptacles on top of the filter cover also requires a certain height, especially below the housing cover to the batteries remains a gap, so that the heat dissipation improves and batteries can be better cooled.
- Object of the present invention is to provide a generic vacuum cleaner, which has a more compact design, and in which the access to the filter cover is facilitated.
- Position and orientation indications such as “top”, “bottom”, “horizontal” or the like relate in the present case to a positioning of the vacuum cleaner on a horizontal surface viewed as horizontal in an operating position.
- “Front” and “rear” refer to a longitudinal or main direction of movement of the vacuum cleaner when it is moved, for example by means of a push handle pushing over the floor surface.
- the at least one battery receptacle is covered by a battery cover.
- this can be understood in particular to mean that it is arranged in the latter, in particular integrated in the battery cover.
- the battery cover including the at least one battery accommodated therein is arranged above the filter cover and covers it.
- the user In an open position, the user has cleanroom side access to the filter cover, so that it is easily accessible for maintenance as the filter element.
- the vacuum cleaner according to the invention a compact design can be achieved.
- the battery cover arranged above the filter cover allows space-consuming battery receptacles as in the in the in the
- the battery cover and the filter cover are arranged laterally next to at least one receiving space in which the suction unit and / or an electronic control unit of the vacuum cleaner are arranged.
- the filter cover and the battery cover are arranged in the region of a rear side of the vacuum cleaner, and an electronic control unit and a suction unit in the region of a front side of the vacuum cleaner.
- the control unit can be positioned in particular laterally next to the battery cover, and the suction unit laterally next to the filter cover.
- the at least one battery of the at least one battery receptacle in the closed position eintecdem battery lid can be removed to facilitate the handling of the vacuum cleaner.
- the at least one battery can be inserted into the at least one battery receptacle in the closed position engaging battery cover.
- the at least one battery receptacle comprises a rear side of the vacuum cleaner, with respect to the longitudinal direction, arranged opening for passing the at least one battery. It turns out in practice that this facilitates the handling of the vacuum cleaner. Maintenance work on vacuum cleaners is usually carried out from a backside, as in the present case, the replacement of the at least one battery through the opening and preferably the access to the filter cover and the at least one filter element.
- an operation of the vacuum cleaner in the cleaning operation is usually carried out from the front, on which preferably at least one electrical control element is arranged and a suction port for connecting a suction hose.
- the at least one battery receptacle forms a receptacle for the at least one battery, in particular if the receptacle is oriented horizontally.
- the battery can be reliably held on the battery cover.
- the insertion of the battery into and the removal of the battery from the battery holder can be done in a user-friendly manner.
- the advantageously horizontal orientation of the shaft allows, for example, to support the battery at a bottom of the receptacle, so that the support of the battery in the battery receptacle facilitates and thus the construction of the vacuum cleaner is kept simple.
- unlike an upwardly open battery receptacle possible accumulation of dirt in the battery receptacle is made more difficult by the horizontally oriented receptacle.
- the at least one battery projects in a predetermined position in the at least one battery receptacle sections out of this, so that it can be taken by a user in a particularly simple manner to remove them from the battery receptacle.
- the at least one battery receptacle has a protective cover sealingly seals the at least one battery receptacle in a protective position and can be transferred to a release position and vice versa, in which release position the at least one battery of the at least one Battery receptacle can be removed or inserted into this.
- the protective cover exhibit. It can be provided that the protective cover assumes the protective position regardless of whether a battery is arranged in the battery holder or not.
- the protective cover assumes the protective position in the absence of a battery, and assumes the release position when arranged in the battery holder battery. This may in particular be the case when the battery, as in the case of the last-described advantageous embodiment of the vacuum cleaner, projects in a predetermined position from the battery receptacle in sections.
- the protective cover may be clamped and / or latched in the protective and / or in the release position. It can be movably mounted on the battery cover, for example mounted pivotably or displaceably.
- the protective cover is a flap which pivots when inserting the battery into the battery receptacle in the release position.
- the battery cover forms a housing cover of a housing of the vacuum cleaner to simplify the structural design of the vacuum cleaner.
- the battery cover forms a portion of the housing at the top and in the region of a rear side and at rear side portions of the housing.
- the battery cover may be movably mounted on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring from the closed position to the open position and vice versa.
- the battery cover is mounted pivotably on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring from the closed position to the open position and vice versa.
- the battery cover by means of a hinge defining a pivot axis on the housing of the vacuum cleaner is otherwise maintained.
- the pivot axis extends, for example, horizontally and transversely of the vacuum cleaner. It is conceivable that the battery cover from the back of the vacuum cleaner can be pivoted forward and upward to transfer from the closed position to the open position.
- the vacuum cleaner comprises a first locking device for locking the battery cover in the open position, because this facilitates the handling of the vacuum cleaner.
- the battery lid In the open position, the battery lid is locked, and it is not necessary for a user to hold the battery lid when he wants to access the filter cover.
- the locking device is preferably configured as a latching device and / or as a clamping device.
- the filter cover of a covering position in which the at least one filter element is covered, in a removal position in which the at least one filter element the clean room side removable and insertable into this, and vice versa, transferable.
- the cleanroom-side access to the at least one filter element in the removal position of the filter cover facilitates the maintenance of the vacuum cleaner.
- the filter cover can be mounted movably on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring from the covering position to the removal position and vice versa.
- the filter cover is mounted pivotably on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring the covering position into the removal position and vice versa.
- it is provided to pivot the filter cover upwards and from a rear side of the vacuum cleaner in the direction of a front side.
- a hinge may define a pivot axis which is preferably parallel to the pivot about which the battery cover is pivotable.
- the vacuum cleaner comprises a second locking device for locking the filter cover in the removal position.
- a second locking device for locking the filter cover in the removal position.
- the filter cover In the removal position, the filter cover is locked so that the user can easily access the can access at least one filter element without having to hold the filter cover.
- the locking device is preferably configured as a latching device and / or as a clamping device.
- the vacuum cleaner comprises a filter cleaning device for cleaning the at least one filter element.
- This makes it possible to obtain the suction power of the vacuum cleaner essentially at a constant level by cleaning the at least one filter element.
- the change interval for the at least one filter element can be extended.
- the filter cleaning device can be manually operated. It can also be provided that the filter cleaning device is automatically, for example, time-controlled, actuated by an electronic control unit of the vacuum cleaner. A demand-dependent control of the filter cleaning device depending on the type and amount of sucked in suction is conceivable.
- the filter cleaning device is held on the filter cover, wherein it is particularly preferably at least partially disposed in the suction space.
- the filter cleaning device can be accessible to the cleanroom side from above after the transfer of the battery cover in the open position. Additionally or alternatively, a lower portion of the filter cleaning device can be accessible after transferring the filter cover in the removal position. In both cases, the filter cleaning device in the vacuum cleaner according to the invention can be maintained in a user-friendly manner.
- the filter cover closes in the cover position of the filter cover or held on this filter cleaning device in the covering of the filter cover the suction space sealing. This allows a structurally simple embodiment of the vacuum cleaner, in which a separate sealing of the suction can be saved.
- the vacuum cleaner may in particular be a bagless vacuum cleaner, for example a so-called wet-dry vacuum cleaner, which is suitable for sucking in both solid particles and liquid.
- the dirt collecting container can be configured in particular bucket-shaped or trough-shaped, and is preferably accommodated in a lower part of the vacuum cleaner.
- the vacuum cleaner may comprise an upper part which receives the at least one filter element, the filter cover, the battery cover, the suction unit and an electronic control unit, in particular a so-called "suction head" which is detachably mounted on the lower part.
- the vacuum cleaner is a hybrid vacuum cleaner having a connectable to a power supply network connection cable for providing electrical energy for the vacuum cleaner.
- a hybrid vacuum cleaner having a connectable to a power supply network connection cable for providing electrical energy for the vacuum cleaner.
- This allows a more versatile use of the vacuum cleaner, which can be operated both in network operation as well as in battery operation. It can be provided that the at least one battery can be charged in the at least one battery receptacle when the connection cable is connected to the energy supply network.
- FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first preferred embodiment of a total occupied by the reference numeral 10 according to the invention vacuum cleaner.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 is a so-called wet / dry vacuum cleaner, which is suitable for sucking both solids and liquids.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 comprises a lower part 12, which comprises a running gear 14 with two wheels 20 and 22 arranged on a rear side 16 of the vacuum cleaner 10 and rotatable about a common axis of rotation 18.
- the chassis 14 At a front side 24 of the vacuum cleaner 10, the chassis 14 comprises two swivel castors, of which only one steering roller 26 is shown.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 may have a push bar, not shown in the drawing on the back 16 to move the vacuum cleaner 10 on a bottom surface 66.
- the lower part 12 forms a dirt collecting container 28, can be deposited in the sucked dirt. Suction material can be sucked through a suction inlet 30 on the front side 24 into the dirt collecting container 28. At the suction inlet 30 is in a conventional manner, an in FIG. 3 Sectionally illustrated suction hose 32 connected to the vacuum cleaner 10 end facing away from a suction nozzle is arranged. Furthermore, the vacuum cleaner 10 comprises a lower part 12 releasably mounted upper part 34, a so-called "suction head". The upper part 34 and the lower part 12 together form a housing 36 of the vacuum cleaner 10.
- FIG. 3 shows, the upper part 34 receiving spaces 38 and 40, in which a suction unit 42 and an electronic control unit 44 are arranged.
- the suction unit 42 and the control unit 44 are arranged one above the other, in the region of a front half of the upper part 34 facing the front side 24.
- the receiving space 38 opens via a suction chamber 46 into the dirt collecting container 28, so that it is acted upon by the vacuum unit 42 with negative pressure via the suction chamber 46, and suction material can be sucked in.
- a filter element 50 receives.
- the filter element 50 for example, a flat fold filter made of a paper material, is used for filtering the sucked by the suction unit 42 air.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 With increasing operation of the vacuum cleaner 10, particles settle on the filter element 50, so that the pressure in the dirt collector 28 increases, and suction material can be sucked into this only with reduced power.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 has a filter cleaning device 52.
- the filter cleaning device 52 is arranged above the filter element 50 and held on a filter cover 54, which covers the filter element 50 in a covering position sealing. This makes it possible to save a separate seal of the suction space 46 upwards.
- the filter cleaning device 52 can be controlled electronically by the control unit 44. This is, as well as the structure of the filter cleaning device 52, known per se, and is therefore not discussed herein.
- the filter cleaning device 52 comprises a valve which can be opened by the control unit 44 at regular intervals, so that the filter element 50 is subjected to pressure surges on the cleanroom side (that is, from the side facing away from the dirt collecting container 28).
- the pressure surges are formed as a result of inflowing external air, which can flow into the upper part 34 through a foreign air opening, not shown in the drawing, so that the filter element 50 is acted upon open room with external air at atmospheric pressure with the closing valve open.
- the filter cover 54 is, see in particular FIG. 2 sectionally plate-shaped and pivotally mounted on the upper part 34 about a pivot axis 56.
- the filter cover 54 in the longitudinal direction of the vacuum cleaner 10 in front of a bearing element 58 which cooperates with a bearing member 60 formed thereon corresponding to an intermediate wall 62 of the upper part 34 for forming a hinge.
- the intermediate wall 62 extends from an upper side 64 of the vacuum cleaner 10, and extends down to a plate-shaped portion of the filter cover 54.
- the pivot axis 56 is oriented horizontally, relative to a positioning of the vacuum cleaner 10 on the horizontal bottom surface 66 (FIGS. FIG. 3 ), and it runs in the transverse direction of the vacuum cleaner 10th
- the filter cover 54 is of an in FIG. 2 illustrated covering position in which, as mentioned, the filter element 50 covers, in a not shown in the drawing removal position transferred, and lockable in this.
- a locking device 68 is provided, which is integrated, for example, in the hinge formed by the bearing elements 58 and 60.
- the locking device 68 is designed in particular as a latching device and / or clamping device.
- the battery cover 70 is designed as a housing cover and thus part of the housing 36 and arranged in the region of the top 64, the back 16 and the rear portions of left and right sides of the vacuum cleaner 10.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 has a ceiling wall 72, with a first wall portion 74 and a second wall portion 76, wherein the first wall portion 74 covers the receiving space 40, and the second wall portion 76 is covered by the battery cover 70.
- the wall sections 74 and 76 form cooperating bearing elements to form a hinge at the top 64 that defines a pivot axis 78.
- the pivot axis 78 extends parallel to the pivot axis 56, and thus horizontally and transversely of the vacuum cleaner 10th
- the battery cover 70 further comprises side wall sections 80 and 82 on the left or right of the vacuum cleaner 10, and a rear wall section 84 on the rear side 16.
- the battery cover 70 is disposed above the filter cover 54 and covers it in a closed position.
- the housing 36 In the closed position of the battery cover 70, the housing 36 is closed, wherein the wall portions 74 and 80 to 84 are aligned with the remaining wall portions of the housing 36 at the top 64, rear 16 and left and right side.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 includes for locking the battery cover 70 in the open position, a locking device 86, for example is formed by the hinge forming wall portions 74 and 76.
- the locking device 86 is in the present case designed in particular as a latching device and / or as a clamping device.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 is a so-called hybrid vacuum cleaner, to which electrical energy can be fed on the one hand via a connection cable 88 arranged on the rear side 16 (only in FIG FIG. 1 shown).
- the vacuum cleaner 10 electrical energy via two rechargeable batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries 90, are supplied. Both batteries 90 are accommodated in battery receptacles 92, which comprises the battery cover 70 and are arranged in this, in particular in these are integrated.
- the battery receptacles 92 are each configured like a shaft and aligned horizontally, and comprise an opening 94 arranged on the rear side 16. Via the opening 94, the respective battery 90 can be inserted into the respective battery receptacle 92 and removed therefrom.
- the horizontal orientation of the battery receptacles 92 allows a structurally simple embodiment in which the batteries 90 can be supported on bottoms of the battery holders 92 down.
- the accumulation of dirt in the battery receptacles 92 is difficult, unlike, for example, upwardly extending battery receptacles with overhead openings.
- FIG. 1 shows how one of the batteries 90 (in the drawing, the right battery 90) is partially inserted into its associated battery receptacle 92.
- the batteries 90 protrude in sections out of the battery holders 92 (see the left battery 90 in FIG. 1 and the batteries 90 in figure 2 ). This facilitates a user grasping the batteries 90 to take them out of the battery holders 92.
- the batteries 90 When pivoting the battery cover 70, the batteries 90 also pivot about the pivot axis 78. This gives the ability to raise the battery cover 70 by pivoting, so that the batteries 90 can be reached in a still simpler manner by a user ( FIG. 2 ).
- the batteries 90 are charged in the battery holders 92 when the vacuum cleaner 10 is operated by supplying power via the connection cable 88.
- vacuum cleaner 10 When vacuum cleaner 10 according to the invention the possibility is given to achieve a compact design by the arrangement of the battery cover 70 with integrated battery receptacles 92 above the filter cover 54. In particular, it is possible to arrange the control unit 44 laterally next to the battery cover 70, and the suction unit 42 laterally next to the filter cover 54 and the filter element 50.
- the vacuum cleaner 10 thus has a slim construction, and on the bottom surface 66 only a small space is claimed.
- the arrangement of the battery receptacles 92 in the battery cover 70 also makes it possible to save battery receptacles on the filter cover 54, as for example in the in the cited document WO 2012/062579 A1 described vacuum cleaner is the case. This makes it possible to reduce the height of the filter cover 54, and to equip the vacuum cleaner 10 so that overall with a compact design.
- FIG. 4 shows in one of the FIG. 1 corresponding manner, a second preferred embodiment of a total occupied by the reference numeral 100 vacuum cleaner.
- the vacuum cleaner 100 is designed substantially identical to the vacuum cleaner 10, and the achievable with this advantages can also be achieved with the vacuum cleaner 100.
- identical reference numerals are used, and below, only the essential differences of the two vacuum cleaners 10 and 100 are discussed.
- the battery receptacles 92 include protective covers 102 for closing the openings 94 on the back 16.
- the protective covers 102 are provided to protect the battery receptacles 92 from ingress of dirt and liquid, such as splashing water.
- the protective covers can occupy protective positions in which the openings 94 are sealed.
- an actuating element 104 for example in the form of a handle, the protective covers 102 can be transferred to a release position in which the batteries 90 can be inserted into or removed from the battery holders 92.
- the protective covers 102 occupy a protective position only if no batteries 90 are arranged in the battery holders 92; otherwise, the protective covers 102 can assume the release position, in which case the batteries 90 can protrude in sections from the battery holders 92.
- the protective covers 102 may be held on the battery holder 92 incidentally, for example, clamping and / or detent. Furthermore, a movable mounting of the protective covers 102 is possible, in particular a pivotable or displaceable mounting.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Staubsauger, umfassend einen Schmutzsammelbehälter für eingesaugtes Sauggut, ein Saugaggregat zum Beaufschlagen des Schmutzsammelbehälters mit Unterdruck über einen Absaugraum, mindestens ein in Strömungsrichtung der vom Saugaggregat abgesaugten Luft zwischen dem Schmutzsammelbehälter und dem Absaugraum angeordnetes Filterelement und eine das Filterelement reinraumseitig abdeckende Filterabdeckung, mindestens eine wiederaufladbare Batterie zum Bereitstellen elektrischer Energie für das Saugaggregat und mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme zum Haltern der mindestens einen Batterie am Staubsauger.The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner comprising a dirt collecting container for suctioned suction material, a suction unit for applying the dirt collecting container with negative pressure via a suction, at least one in the flow direction of the suction unit sucked air between the dirt collector and the suction chamber arranged filter element and the filter element cleanroom side covering filter cover, at least one rechargeable battery for providing electrical energy to the suction unit and at least one battery receptacle for holding the at least one battery on the vacuum cleaner.
Ein derartiger Staubsauger ist in der
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Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, einen gattungsgemäßen Staubsauger bereitzustellen, der eine kompaktere Bauform aufweist, und bei dem der Zugriff auf die Filterabdeckung erleichtert ist.Object of the present invention is to provide a generic vacuum cleaner, which has a more compact design, and in which the access to the filter cover is facilitated.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch einen Staubsauger mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a vacuum cleaner with the features of claim 1.
Positions- und Orientierungsangaben wie beispielsweise "oben", "unten", "horizontal" oder dergleichen beziehen sich vorliegend auf eine Positionierung des Staubsaugers auf einer als horizontal angesehenen Bodenfläche in einer Betriebsstellung. "Vorne" und "hinten" beziehen sich auf eine Längs- oder Hauptbewegungsrichtung des Staubsaugers, wenn dieser beispielsweise mittels eines Schubbügels schiebend über die Bodenfläche bewegt wird.Position and orientation indications such as "top", "bottom", "horizontal" or the like relate in the present case to a positioning of the vacuum cleaner on a horizontal surface viewed as horizontal in an operating position. "Front" and "rear" refer to a longitudinal or main direction of movement of the vacuum cleaner when it is moved, for example by means of a push handle pushing over the floor surface.
Beim erfindungsgemäßen Staubsauger ist die mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme von einem Batteriedeckel umfasst. Darunter kann vorliegend insbesondere verstanden werden, dass sie in diesem angeordnet ist, insbesondere in den Batteriedeckel integriert ist. In der Schließstellung ist der Batteriedeckel einschließlich der mindestens einen darin aufgenommenen Batterie oberhalb der Filterabdeckung angeordnet und überdeckt diese. In einer Öffnungsstellung hat der Benutzer reinraumseitig Zugriff auf die Filterabdeckung, so dass diese zur Wartung etwa des Filterelementes auf einfache Weise zugänglich ist. Es ist insbesondere nicht erforderlich, dass der Benutzer, wie bei dem in der
Zur Erzielung einer kompakten Bauform des Staubsaugers ist es insbesondere günstig, wenn der Batteriedeckel und die Filterabdeckung seitlich neben mindestens einem Aufnahmeraum angeordnet sind, in dem das Saugaggregat und/oder eine elektronische Steuereinheit des Staubsaugers angeordnet sind. Beispielsweise sind die Filterabdeckung und der Batteriedeckel im Bereich einer Rückseite des Staubsaugers angeordnet, und eine elektronische Steuereinheit und ein Saugaggregat im Bereich einer Vorderseite des Staubsaugers. Hierbei kann die Steuereinheit insbesondere seitlich neben dem Batteriedeckel positioniert sein, und das Saugaggregat seitlich neben der Filterabdeckung.In order to achieve a compact design of the vacuum cleaner, it is particularly advantageous if the battery cover and the filter cover are arranged laterally next to at least one receiving space in which the suction unit and / or an electronic control unit of the vacuum cleaner are arranged. For example, the filter cover and the battery cover are arranged in the region of a rear side of the vacuum cleaner, and an electronic control unit and a suction unit in the region of a front side of the vacuum cleaner. In this case, the control unit can be positioned in particular laterally next to the battery cover, and the suction unit laterally next to the filter cover.
Vorzugsweise ist die mindestens eine Batterie der mindestens einen Batterieaufnahme bei die Schließstellung einnehmendem Batteriedeckel entnehmbar, um die Handhabung des Staubsaugers zu erleichtern. In entsprechender Weise kann die mindestens eine Batterie bei die Schließstellung einnehmendem Batteriedeckel in die mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme einführbar sein.Preferably, the at least one battery of the at least one battery receptacle in the closed position einnehmendem battery lid can be removed to facilitate the handling of the vacuum cleaner. In a corresponding manner, the at least one battery can be inserted into the at least one battery receptacle in the closed position engaging battery cover.
Von Vorteil ist es, wenn die mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme eine an einer Rückseite des Staubsaugers, bezogen auf dessen Längsrichtung, angeordnete Öffnung zum Hindurchführen der mindestens einen Batterie umfasst. Es zeigt sich in der Praxis, dass dies die Handhabung des Staubsaugers erleichtert. Wartungsarbeiten an Staubsaugern werden üblicherweise von einer Rückseite vorgenommen, so wie im vorliegenden Fall der Austausch der mindestens einen Batterie durch die Öffnung hindurch und vorzugsweise der Zugriff auf die Filterabdeckung und das mindestens eine Filterelement.It is advantageous if the at least one battery receptacle comprises a rear side of the vacuum cleaner, with respect to the longitudinal direction, arranged opening for passing the at least one battery. It turns out in practice that this facilitates the handling of the vacuum cleaner. Maintenance work on vacuum cleaners is usually carried out from a backside, as in the present case, the replacement of the at least one battery through the opening and preferably the access to the filter cover and the at least one filter element.
Demgegenüber erfolgt eine Bedienung des Staubsaugers im Reinigungsbetrieb üblicherweise von der Vorderseite, an der vorzugsweise mindestens ein elektrisches Bedienelement angeordnet ist und ein Sauganschluss zum Anschließen eines Saugschlauches.In contrast, an operation of the vacuum cleaner in the cleaning operation is usually carried out from the front, on which preferably at least one electrical control element is arranged and a suction port for connecting a suction hose.
Günstig ist es, wenn die mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme einen Aufnahmeschacht für die mindestens eine Batterie bildet, insbesondere, wenn der Aufnahmeschacht horizontal ausgerichtet ist. In dem Aufnahmeschacht kann die Batterie zuverlässig am Batteriedeckel gehalten werden. Zudem kann das Einführen der Batterie in die und das Entnehmen der Batterie aus der Batterieaufnahme auf benutzerfreundliche Weise erfolgen. Die vorteilhafterweise horizontale Ausrichtung des Schachtes erlaubt es zum Beispiel, die Batterie an einem Boden der Aufnahme abzustützen, so dass die Halterung der Batterie in der Batterieaufnahme erleichtert und damit die Konstruktion des Staubsaugers einfach gehalten ist. Überdies wird eine mögliche Ansammlung von Schmutz in der Batterieaufnahme, anders als bei einer nach oben geöffneten Batterieaufnahme, durch den horizontal ausgerichteten Aufnahmeschacht erschwert.It is advantageous if the at least one battery receptacle forms a receptacle for the at least one battery, in particular if the receptacle is oriented horizontally. In the receiving shaft, the battery can be reliably held on the battery cover. In addition, the insertion of the battery into and the removal of the battery from the battery holder can be done in a user-friendly manner. The advantageously horizontal orientation of the shaft allows, for example, to support the battery at a bottom of the receptacle, so that the support of the battery in the battery receptacle facilitates and thus the construction of the vacuum cleaner is kept simple. Moreover, unlike an upwardly open battery receptacle, possible accumulation of dirt in the battery receptacle is made more difficult by the horizontally oriented receptacle.
Bevorzugt ragt die mindestens eine Batterie in einer Solllage in der mindestens einen Batterieaufnahme abschnittsweise aus dieser heraus, so dass sie von einem Benutzer auf besonders einfache Weise ergriffen werden kann, um sie aus der Batterieaufnahme zu entfernen.Preferably, the at least one battery projects in a predetermined position in the at least one battery receptacle sections out of this, so that it can be taken by a user in a particularly simple manner to remove them from the battery receptacle.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugers ist es günstig, wenn die mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme eine Schutzabdeckung aufweist, die die mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme in einer Schutzstellung dichtend verschließt und in eine Freigabestellung und umgekehrt überführbar ist, in welcher Freigabestellung die mindestens eine Batterie der mindestens einen Batterieaufnahme entnehmbar oder in diese einführbar ist. Zum verbesserten Schutz der Batterieaufnahme sowie gegebenenfalls einer darin angeordneten Batterie gegen Schmutz und/oder Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Spritzwasser, kann die mindestens eine Batterieaufnahme die Schutzabdeckung aufweisen. Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Schutzabdeckung die Schutzstellung unabhängig davon einnimmt, ob eine Batterie in der Batterieaufnahme angeordnet ist oder nicht. Denkbar ist auch, dass die Schutzabdeckung die Schutzstellung in Abwesenheit einer Batterie einnimmt, und bei in der Batterieaufnahme angeordneter Batterie die Freigabestellung einnimmt. Dies kann insbesondere dann der Fall sein, wenn die Batterie, wie bei der zuletzt beschriebenen vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des Staubsaugers, in Solllage abschnittsweise aus der Batterieaufnahme herausragt. Die Schutzabdeckung kann in der Schutz- und/oder in der Freigabestellung klemmend und/oder rastend gehalten sein. Sie kann am Batteriedeckel beweglich gelagert sein, beispielsweise verschwenkbar oder verschieblich gelagert. Beispielsweise ist die Schutzabdeckung eine Klappe, die beim Einführen der Batterie in die Batterieaufnahme in die Freigabestellung verschwenkt.In a further advantageous embodiment of the vacuum cleaner according to the invention, it is advantageous if the at least one battery receptacle has a protective cover sealingly seals the at least one battery receptacle in a protective position and can be transferred to a release position and vice versa, in which release position the at least one battery of the at least one Battery receptacle can be removed or inserted into this. For improved protection of the battery holder and optionally a battery disposed therein against dirt and / or liquid, in particular spray, the at least one battery holder, the protective cover exhibit. It can be provided that the protective cover assumes the protective position regardless of whether a battery is arranged in the battery holder or not. It is also conceivable that the protective cover assumes the protective position in the absence of a battery, and assumes the release position when arranged in the battery holder battery. This may in particular be the case when the battery, as in the case of the last-described advantageous embodiment of the vacuum cleaner, projects in a predetermined position from the battery receptacle in sections. The protective cover may be clamped and / or latched in the protective and / or in the release position. It can be movably mounted on the battery cover, for example mounted pivotably or displaceably. For example, the protective cover is a flap which pivots when inserting the battery into the battery receptacle in the release position.
Vorzugsweise bildet der Batteriedeckel einen Gehäusedeckel eines Gehäuses des Staubsaugers, um die konstruktive Ausgestaltung des Staubsaugers zu vereinfachen. Beispielsweise bildet der Batteriedeckel einen Abschnitt des Gehäuses obenseitig und im Bereich einer Rückseite sowie an rückwärtigen Seitenabschnitten des Gehäuses.Preferably, the battery cover forms a housing cover of a housing of the vacuum cleaner to simplify the structural design of the vacuum cleaner. For example, the battery cover forms a portion of the housing at the top and in the region of a rear side and at rear side portions of the housing.
Der Batteriedeckel kann am Staubsauger beweglich gelagert sein, zum Überführen von der Schließstellung in die Öffnungsstellung und umgekehrt.The battery cover may be movably mounted on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring from the closed position to the open position and vice versa.
Insbesondere ist es günstig, wenn der Batteriedeckel am Staubsauger verschwenkbar gelagert ist, zum Überführen von der Schließstellung in die Öffnungsstellung und umgekehrt. Beispielsweise ist der Batteriedeckel mittels eines eine Schwenkachse definierenden Scharniers am Gehäuse des Staubsaugers im Übrigen gehalten. Die Schwenkachse verläuft beispielsweise horizontal und in Querrichtung des Staubsaugers. Denkbar ist, dass der Batteriedeckel von der Rückseite des Staubsaugers nach vorne und nach oben zum Überführen von der Schließstellung in die Öffnungsstellung verschwenkt werden kann.In particular, it is advantageous if the battery cover is mounted pivotably on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring from the closed position to the open position and vice versa. For example, the battery cover by means of a hinge defining a pivot axis on the housing of the vacuum cleaner is otherwise maintained. The pivot axis extends, for example, horizontally and transversely of the vacuum cleaner. It is conceivable that the battery cover from the back of the vacuum cleaner can be pivoted forward and upward to transfer from the closed position to the open position.
Von Vorteil ist es, wenn der Staubsauger eine erste Arretierungseinrichtung zum Arretieren des Batteriedeckels in der Öffnungsstellung umfasst, denn dies erleichtert die Handhabung des Staubsaugers. In der Öffnungsstellung ist der Batteriedeckel arretiert, und für einen Benutzer ist es nicht erforderlich, den Batteriedeckel zu halten, wenn er auf die Filterabdeckung zugreifen möchte.It is advantageous if the vacuum cleaner comprises a first locking device for locking the battery cover in the open position, because this facilitates the handling of the vacuum cleaner. In the open position, the battery lid is locked, and it is not necessary for a user to hold the battery lid when he wants to access the filter cover.
Die Arretierungseinrichtung ist bevorzugt als Rasteinrichtung und/oder als Klemmeinrichtung ausgestaltet.The locking device is preferably configured as a latching device and / or as a clamping device.
Günstigerweise ist die Filterabdeckung von einer Abdeckstellung, in der das mindestens eine Filterelement abgedeckt ist, in eine Entnahmestellung, in der das mindestens eine Filterelement dem Staubsauger reinraumseitig entnehmbar und in diesen einsetzbar ist, und umgekehrt, überführbar. Der reinraumseitige Zugriff auf das mindestens eine Filterelement in der Entnahmestellung der Filterabdeckung erleichtert die Wartung des Staubsaugers.Conveniently, the filter cover of a covering position in which the at least one filter element is covered, in a removal position in which the at least one filter element the clean room side removable and insertable into this, and vice versa, transferable. The cleanroom-side access to the at least one filter element in the removal position of the filter cover facilitates the maintenance of the vacuum cleaner.
Die Filterabdeckung kann am Staubsauger im Übrigen beweglich gelagert sein , zum Überführen von der Abdeckstellung in die Entnahmestellung und umgekehrt.The filter cover can be mounted movably on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring from the covering position to the removal position and vice versa.
Insbesondere ist es günstig, wenn die Filterabdeckung am Staubsauger verschwenkbar gelagert ist, zum Überführen von der Abdeckstellung in die Entnahmestellung und umgekehrt. Beispielsweise ist vorgesehen, die Filterabdeckung nach oben und von einer Rückseite des Staubsaugers in Richtung einer Vorderseite zu verschwenken. Ein Scharnier kann eine Schwenkachse definieren, die vorzugsweise parallel zu derjenigen Schwenkachse ist, um die der Batteriedeckel verschwenkbar ist.In particular, it is advantageous if the filter cover is mounted pivotably on the vacuum cleaner, for transferring the covering position into the removal position and vice versa. For example, it is provided to pivot the filter cover upwards and from a rear side of the vacuum cleaner in the direction of a front side. A hinge may define a pivot axis which is preferably parallel to the pivot about which the battery cover is pivotable.
Bevorzugt umfasst der Staubsauger eine zweite Arretierungseinrichtung zum Arretieren der Filterabdeckung in der Entnahmestellung. Dies erleichtert einem Benutzer die Wartung des Staubsaugers. In der Entnahmestellung ist die Filterabdeckung arretiert, so dass der Benutzer auf einfachere Weise auf das mindestens eine Filterelement zugreifen kann, ohne die Filterabdeckung halten zu müssen.Preferably, the vacuum cleaner comprises a second locking device for locking the filter cover in the removal position. This facilitates a user's maintenance of the vacuum cleaner. In the removal position, the filter cover is locked so that the user can easily access the can access at least one filter element without having to hold the filter cover.
Die Arretierungseinrichtung ist bevorzugt als Rasteinrichtung und/oder als Klemmeinrichtung ausgestaltet.The locking device is preferably configured as a latching device and / or as a clamping device.
Das Vorsehen der zweiten Arretierungseinrichtung setzt nicht das Vorhandensein der ersten Arretierungseinrichtung voraus und umgekehrt; die Bezeichnungen "erste" und "zweite" dienen vorliegend dem besseren Verständnis.The provision of the second locking device does not presuppose the presence of the first locking device and vice versa; The terms "first" and "second" are used herein for better understanding.
Als vorteilhaft erweist es sich, wenn der Staubsauger eine Filterreinigungseinrichtung zum Reinigen des mindestens einen Filterelementes umfasst. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, durch Reinigen des mindestens einen Filterelementes die Saugleistung des Staubsaugers im Wesentlichen auf gleich bleibendem Niveau zu erhalten. Damit kann das Wechselintervall für das mindestens eine Filterelement verlängert werden. Die Filterreinigungseinrichtung kann manuell betätigbar sein. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Filterreinigungseinrichtung automatisch, beispielsweise zeitgesteuert, von einer elektronischen Steuereinheit des Staubsaugers betätigt wird. Auch eine bedarfsabhängige Steuerung der Filterreinigungseinrichtung in Abhängigkeit der Art und Menge des eingesaugten Sauggutes ist denkbar.It proves to be advantageous if the vacuum cleaner comprises a filter cleaning device for cleaning the at least one filter element. This makes it possible to obtain the suction power of the vacuum cleaner essentially at a constant level by cleaning the at least one filter element. Thus, the change interval for the at least one filter element can be extended. The filter cleaning device can be manually operated. It can also be provided that the filter cleaning device is automatically, for example, time-controlled, actuated by an electronic control unit of the vacuum cleaner. A demand-dependent control of the filter cleaning device depending on the type and amount of sucked in suction is conceivable.
Günstig ist es, wenn die Filterreinigungseinrichtung an der Filterabdeckung gehalten ist, wobei sie besonders bevorzugt zumindest teilweise im Absaugraum angeordnet ist. Dadurch kann eine konstruktiv einfache Ausgestaltung und kompakte Bauform des Staubsaugers erzielt werden. Die Filterreinigungseinrichtung kann reinraumseitig von oben nach dem Überführen des Batteriedeckels in die Öffnungsstellung zugänglich sein. Ergänzend oder alternativ kann ein unterer Abschnitt der Filterreinigungseinrichtung nach dem Überführen der Filterabdeckung in die Entnahmestellung zugänglich sein. In beiden Fällen lässt sich die Filterreinigungseinrichtung beim erfindungsgemäßen Staubsauger auf benutzerfreundliche Weise warten.It is advantageous if the filter cleaning device is held on the filter cover, wherein it is particularly preferably at least partially disposed in the suction space. This allows a structurally simple design and compact design of the vacuum cleaner can be achieved. The filter cleaning device can be accessible to the cleanroom side from above after the transfer of the battery cover in the open position. Additionally or alternatively, a lower portion of the filter cleaning device can be accessible after transferring the filter cover in the removal position. In both cases, the filter cleaning device in the vacuum cleaner according to the invention can be maintained in a user-friendly manner.
Vorzugsweise verschließt die Filterabdeckung in der Abdeckstellung der Filterabdeckung oder die an dieser gehaltene Filterreinigungseinrichtung in der Abdeckstellung der Filterabdeckung den Absaugraum dichtend. Dies ermöglicht eine konstruktiv einfache Ausgestaltung des Staubsaugers, bei der eine gesonderte Abdichtung des Absaugraumes eingespart werden kann.Preferably, the filter cover closes in the cover position of the filter cover or held on this filter cleaning device in the covering of the filter cover the suction space sealing. This allows a structurally simple embodiment of the vacuum cleaner, in which a separate sealing of the suction can be saved.
Der Staubsauger kann insbesondere ein beutelloser Staubsauger sein, beispielsweise ein so genannter Nass-Trocken-Sauger, der zum Einsaugen sowohl von festen Partikeln als auch von Flüssigkeit geeignet ist.The vacuum cleaner may in particular be a bagless vacuum cleaner, for example a so-called wet-dry vacuum cleaner, which is suitable for sucking in both solid particles and liquid.
Der Schmutzsammelbehälter, speziell bei der zuletzt erwähnten vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des Staubsaugers, kann insbesondere eimerförmig oder wannenförmig ausgestaltet sein, und ist bevorzugt in einem Unterteil des Staubsaugers aufgenommen. Der Staubsauger kann ein Oberteil umfassen, das das mindestens eine Filterelement, die Filterabdeckung, den Batteriedeckel, das Saugaggregat und eine elektronische Steuereinheit aufnimmt, insbesondere einen so genannten "Saugkopf", der lösbar auf das Unterteil aufsetzbar ist.The dirt collecting container, especially in the case of the last-mentioned advantageous embodiment of the vacuum cleaner, can be configured in particular bucket-shaped or trough-shaped, and is preferably accommodated in a lower part of the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may comprise an upper part which receives the at least one filter element, the filter cover, the battery cover, the suction unit and an electronic control unit, in particular a so-called "suction head" which is detachably mounted on the lower part.
Bevorzugt ist der Staubsauger ein Hybridsauger, der ein an ein Energieversorgungsnetz anschließbares Anschlusskabel zum Bereitstellen elektrischer Energie für den Staubsauger aufweist. Dies erlaubt einen vielseitigeren Einsatz des Staubsaugers, der sowohl im Netzbetrieb als auch im Batteriebetrieb betrieben werden kann. Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die mindestens eine Batterie in der mindestens einen Batterieaufnahme aufgeladen werden kann, wenn das Anschlusskabel an das Energieversorgungsnetz angeschlossen ist.Preferably, the vacuum cleaner is a hybrid vacuum cleaner having a connectable to a power supply network connection cable for providing electrical energy for the vacuum cleaner. This allows a more versatile use of the vacuum cleaner, which can be operated both in network operation as well as in battery operation. It can be provided that the at least one battery can be charged in the at least one battery receptacle when the connection cable is connected to the energy supply network.
Die nachfolgende Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsformen der Erfindung dient im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung der näheren Erläuterung der Erfindung. Es zeigen:
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Figur 1 : eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugers, umfassend einen eine Schließstellung einnehmenden Batteriedeckel; -
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Figur 4 : eine perspektivische Darstellung einer zweiten bevorzugten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugers.
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FIG. 1 a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of a vacuum cleaner according to the invention, comprising a battery lid engaging a closed position; -
FIG. 2 : the vacuum cleaner offFIG. 1 wherein the battery lid assumes an open position; -
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FIG. 4 : A perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of a vacuum cleaner according to the invention.
Die
Der Staubsauger 10 umfasst ein Unterteil 12, das ein Fahrwerk 14 mit zwei an einer Rückseite 16 des Staubsaugers 10 angeordneten und um eine gemeinsame Drehachse 18 drehbaren Laufrädern 20 und 22 umfasst. An einer Vorderseite 24 des Staubsaugers 10 umfasst das Fahrwerk 14 zwei schwenkbare Lenkrollen, von denen nur eine Lenkrolle 26 dargestellt ist.The
Der Staubsauger 10 kann einen in der Zeichnung nicht gezeigten Schubbügel an der Rückseite 16 aufweisen, um den Staubsauger 10 auf einer Bodenfläche 66 zu verfahren.The
Das Unterteil 12 bildet einen Schmutzsammelbehälter 28 aus, in dem eingesaugter Schmutz abgeschieden werden kann. Sauggut kann durch einen Saugeinlass 30 an der Vorderseite 24 hindurch in den Schmutzsammelbehälter 28 eingesaugt werden. An den Saugeinlass 30 ist in an sich bekannter Weise ein in
Wie insbesondere aus der schematischen Darstellung in
Der Aufnahmeraum 38 mündet über einen Absaugraum 46 in den Schmutzsammelbehälter 28, so dass dieser über den Absaugraum 46 vom Saugaggregat 42 mit Unterdruck beaufschlagt, und Sauggut eingesaugt werden kann.The receiving
Eine Zwischenwand 48 zwischen dem Schmutzsammelbehälter 28 einerseits und dem Aufnahmeraum 38 und dem Absaugraum 46 andererseits nimmt ein Filterelement 50 auf. Das Filterelement 50, beispielsweise ein Flachfaltenfilter aus einem Papiermaterial, dient zum Filtern der vom Saugaggregat 42 angesaugten Luft.An
Bei zunehmendem Betrieb des Staubsaugers 10 setzen sich Partikel am Filterelement 50 fest, so dass der Druck im Schmutzsammelbehälter 28 ansteigt , und Sauggut nur noch mit verminderter Leistung in diesen eingesaugt werden kann. Zur Abreinigung des Filterelementes 50 und der dadurch erzielbaren Aufrechterhaltung eines möglichst geringen Drucks im Schmutzsammelbehälter 28 weist der Staubsauger 10 eine Filterreinigungseinrichtung 52 auf. Die Filterreinigungseinrichtung 52 ist oberhalb des Filterelementes 50 angeordnet und an einer Filterabdeckung 54 gehalten, die das Filterelement 50 in einer Abdeckstellung dichtend überdeckt. Dies ermöglicht es, eine gesonderte Abdichtung des Absaugraumes 46 nach oben einzusparen.With increasing operation of the
Die Filterreinigungseinrichtung 52 ist von der Steuereinheit 44 elektronisch ansteuerbar. Dies ist, ebenso wie der Aufbau der Filterreinigungseinrichtung 52, an sich bekannt, und wird deswegen vorliegend nicht erläutert. Beispielsweise umfasst die Filterreinigungseinrichtung 52 ein Ventil, das von der Steuereinheit 44 in regelmäßigen Abständen geöffnet werden kann, so dass das Filterelement 50 reinraumseitig (d. h. von der dem Schmutzsammelbehälter 28 abgewandten Seite) mit Druckstößen beaufschlagt wird. Die Druckstöße bilden sich in Folge einströmender Fremdluft, die durch eine in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Fremdluftöffnung in das Oberteil 34 einströmen kann, so dass das Filterelement 50 bei geöffnetem Schließventil reinraumseitig mit Fremdluft atmosphärischen Drucks beaufschlagt wird.The
Die Filterabdeckung 54 ist, siehe insbesondere
Die Filterabdeckung 54 ist von einer in
In der Entnahmestellung der Filterabdeckung 54 hat der Benutzer auf einfache Weise von der Rückseite 16 Zugriff auf das Filterelement 50, so dass dieses benutzerfreundlich reinraumseitig dem Staubsauger 10 entnommen und in diesen eingesetzt werden kann. Voraussetzung hierfür ist, dass ein Batteriedeckel 70 des Oberteils 34, auf den nachfolgend eingegangen wird, eine Öffnungsstellung einnimmt (
Der Batteriedeckel 70 ist als Gehäusedeckel und damit Teil des Gehäuses 36 ausgebildet und im Bereich der Oberseite 64, der Rückseite 16 und der rückwärtigen Abschnitte von linken und rechten Seiten des Staubsaugers 10 angeordnet. An der Oberseite 64 weist der Staubsauger 10 eine Deckenwand 72 auf, mit einem ersten Wandabschnitt 74 und einem zweiten Wandabschnitt 76, wobei der erste Wandabschnitt 74 den Aufnahmeraum 40 überdeckt, und der zweite Wandabschnitt 76 vom Batteriedeckel 70 umfasst ist. Die Wandabschnitte 74 und 76 bilden zusammenwirkende Lagerelemente zur Ausbildung eines Scharniers an der Oberseite 64, das eine Schwenkachse 78 definiert. Die Schwenkachse 78 verläuft parallel zur Schwenkachse 56, und somit horizontal und in Querrichtung des Staubsaugers 10.The
Der Batteriedeckel 70 umfasst ferner seitliche Wandabschnitte 80 und 82 links bzw. rechts am Staubsauger 10, sowie einen rückwärtigen Wandabschnitt 84 an der Rückseite 16.The
Der Batteriedeckel 70 ist oberhalb der Filterabdeckung 54 angeordnet, und überdeckt diese in einer Schließstellung. In der Schließstellung des Batteriedeckels 70 ist das Gehäuse 36 geschlossen, wobei die Wandabschnitte 74 sowie 80 bis 84 mit den übrigen Wandabschnitten des Gehäuses 36 an dessen Oberseite 64, Rückseite 16 und linker sowie rechter Seite fluchten.The
Durch Verschwenken um die Schwenkachse 78 von der Rückseite 16 nach vorne kann der Batteriedeckel 70 in die bereits erwähnte Öffnungsstellung überführt werden. Der Staubsauger 10 umfasst zur Arretierung des Batteriedeckels 70 in der Öffnungsstellung eine Arretierungseinrichtung 86, die beispielsweise gebildet wird von den das Scharnier bildenden Wandabschnitten 74 und 76. Die Arretierungseinrichtung 86 wird vorliegend insbesondere als Rasteinrichtung und/oder als Klemmeinrichtung ausgestaltet.By pivoting about the
Bei dem Staubsauger 10 handelt es sich um einen so genannten Hybridstaubsauger, dem elektrische Energie zum Einen über ein an der Rückseite 16 angeordnetes Anschlusskabel 88 zuführbar ist (nur in
Die Batterieaufnahmen 92 sind jeweils schachtförmig ausgestaltet und horizontal ausgerichtet, und umfassen eine an der Rückseite 16 angeordnete Öffnung 94. Über die Öffnung 94 kann die jeweilige Batterie 90 in die jeweilige Batterieaufnahme 92 eingeführt und aus dieser entnommen werden. Die horizontale Ausrichtung der Batterieaufnahmen 92 ermöglicht eine konstruktiv einfache Ausgestaltung, bei der sich die Batterien 90 nach unten auf Böden der Batterieaufnahmen 92 abstützen können. Zudem wird die Ansammlung von Schmutz in den Batterieaufnahmen 92 erschwert, anders als bei sich beispielsweise nach oben erstreckenden Batterieaufnahmen mit oben liegenden Öffnungen.The battery receptacles 92 are each configured like a shaft and aligned horizontally, and comprise an
Der Austausch der Batterien 90 ist für einen Benutzer auf benutzerfreundliche Weise durchführbar, indem die Batterien 90 horizontal in die Batterieaufnahmen 92 hineingeschoben bzw. aus diesen herausgezogen werden.
In Solllage ragen die Batterien 90 abschnittsweise aus den Batterieaufnahmen 92 heraus (siehe die linke Batterie 90 in
Beim Verschwenken des Batteriedeckels 70 verschwenken die Batterien 90 ebenfalls um die Schwenkachse 78. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, den Batteriedeckel 70 durch Verschwenkung anzuheben, so dass die Batterien 90 auf noch einfachere Weise von einem Benutzer erreicht werden können (
Es ist denkbar, dass die Batterien 90 in den Batterieaufnahmen 92 geladen werden, wenn der Staubsauger 10 unter Zuführung von Energie über das Anschlusskabel 88 betrieben wird.It is conceivable that the
Beim erfindungsgemäßen Staubsauger 10 ist die Möglichkeit gegeben, durch die Anordnung des Batteriedeckels 70 mit integrierten Batterieaufnahmen 92 oberhalb der Filterabdeckung 54 eine kompakte Bauform zu erzielen. Insbesondere ist es möglich, die Steuereinheit 44 seitlich neben dem Batteriedeckel 70, und das Saugaggregat 42 seitlich neben der Filterabdeckung 54 und dem Filterelement 50 anzuordnen. Der Staubsauger 10 weist dadurch einen schlanken Aufbau auf, und auf der Bodenfläche 66 wird nur ein geringer Platz beansprucht.When
Die Anordnung der Batterieaufnahmen 92 im Batteriedeckel 70 ermöglicht es ferner, Batterieaufnahmen an der Filterabdeckung 54 einzusparen, wie dies beispielsweise bei dem in der eingangs genannten Druckschrift
Wird der Batteriedeckel 70 in die Öffnungsstellung überführt, ist dem Benutzer darüber hinaus auf einfachere Weise der reinraumseitige Zugang zur Filterabdeckung 54 ermöglicht. Anders als bei dem in der vorstehend genannten Druckschrift beschriebenen Staubsauger ist es nicht erforderlich, zuvor die Batterien 90 den Batterieaufnahmen 92 zu entnehmen. Diese können vielmehr im Batteriedeckel 70 verbleiben.If the
Beim Staubsauger 100 umfassen die Batterieaufnahmen 92 Schutzabdeckungen 102, zum Verschließen der Öffnungen 94 an der Rückseite 16. Die Schutzabdeckungen 102 sind zum Schutz der Batterieaufnahmen 92 vor Eintritt von Schmutz und Flüssigkeit, beispielsweise Spritzwasser, vorgesehen. Zu diesem Zweck können die Schutzabdeckungen Schutzstellungen einnehmen, in denen die Öffnungen 94 dichtend verschlossen werden. Mittels eines Betätigungselementes 104, beispielsweise in Gestalt eines Handgriffs, können die Schutzabdeckungen 102 in eine Freigabestellung überführt werden, in der die Batterien 90 in die Batterieaufnahmen 92 eingeführt oder aus diesen entnommen werden können.In the
Denkbar ist auch, dass die Schutzabdeckungen 102 eine Schutzstellung nur dann einnehmen, wenn in den Batterieaufnahmen 92 keine Batterien 90 angeordnet sind; anderenfalls können die Schutzabdeckungen 102 die Freigabestellung einnehmen, wobei auch in diesem Fall die Batterien 90 abschnittsweise aus den Batterieaufnahmen 92 herausragen können.It is also conceivable that the
Die Schutzabdeckungen 102 können an der Batterieaufnahme 92 im Übrigen beispielsweise klemmend und/oder rastend gehalten sein. Ferner ist eine bewegliche Lagerung der Schutzabdeckungen 102 möglich, insbesondere eine schwenkbare oder verschiebbare Lagerung.The protective covers 102 may be held on the
Claims (18)
- Vacuum cleaner (10; 100), comprising a dirt collection container (28) for sucked-in vacuumed material, a suction unit (42) for acting on the dirt collection container (28) with negative pressure via a suction chamber (46), at least one filter element (50) arranged between the dirt collection container (28) and the suction chamber (46) in the flow direction of the air sucked in by the suction unit (42), and a filter cover (54) covering the filter element (50) on the clean space side, at least one rechargeable battery (90) for providing electrical energy for the suction unit (42), and at least one battery receptacle (92) for holding the at least one battery (90) on the vacuum cleaner (10; 100); the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) comprising a battery lid (70), which includes the at least one battery receptacle (92), and which, in relation to a positioning of the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) on a floor surface (66) in an operating position, is arranged above the filter cover (54), the battery lid (70) being transferable from a closed position in which it covers the filter cover (54) to an open position in which a user has access on the clean space side to the filter cover (54), and vice versa.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the battery lid (70) and the filter cover (54) are arranged alongside at least one accommodating chamber (38, 40) in which the suction unit (42) and/or an electronic control unit (44) of the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) is/are arranged.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one battery (90) is removable from the at least one battery receptacle (92) when the battery lid (70) is in the closed position.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one battery receptacle (90) comprises an opening (94) arranged at a rear side (16) of the vacuum cleaner (10; 100), in relation to a longitudinal direction thereof, for passing the at least one battery (90) therethrough.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one battery receptacle (92) forms an accommodating shaft for the at least one battery (90), in particular, in that the accommodating shaft is aligned horizontally.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in a designated position in the at least one battery receptacle (92), a section of the at least one battery (90) protrudes therefrom.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one battery receptacle (92) comprises a protective cover (102) which, in a protective position, sealingly closes the at least one battery receptacle (92), and is transferable to a release position, and vice versa, in which release position the at least one battery (90) is removable from or insertable into the at least one battery receptacle (92).
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the battery lid (70) forms a housing cover of a housing (36) of the vacuum cleaner (10; 100).
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the battery lid (70) is pivotably mounted on the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) for transfer from the closed position to the open position and vice versa.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) comprises a first arresting device (86) for arresting the battery lid (70) in the open position.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filter cover (54) is transferable from a covering position in which the at least one filter element (50) is covered to a removal position in which the at least one filter element (50) is removable from and insertable into the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) on the clean space side, and vice versa.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 11, characterized in that the filter cover (54) is pivotably mounted on the vacuum cleaner (10; 100), for transfer from the covering position to the removal position and vice versa.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) comprises a second arresting device (68) for arresting the filter cover (54) in the removal position.
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) comprises a filter cleaning device (52) for cleaning the at least one filter element (50).
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with claim 14, characterized in that the filter cleaning device (52) is mounted on the filter cover (54).
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the filter cover (54) in the covering position or the filter cleaning device (52) mounted on the filter cover (54) in accordance with claim 14 sealingly closes the suction chamber (46) in the covering position of the filter cover (54).
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) is a bagless vacuum cleaner (10; 100).
- Vacuum cleaner in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vacuum cleaner (10; 100) is a hybrid vacuum cleaner having a connecting cable (88) which is connectable to an energy supply network for providing electrical energy to the vacuum cleaner (10; 100).
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