EP2928352A1 - Electric broom equipped comprising a handle - Google Patents

Electric broom equipped comprising a handle

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Publication number
EP2928352A1
EP2928352A1 EP13826946.9A EP13826946A EP2928352A1 EP 2928352 A1 EP2928352 A1 EP 2928352A1 EP 13826946 A EP13826946 A EP 13826946A EP 2928352 A1 EP2928352 A1 EP 2928352A1
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Prior art keywords
handle
electric broom
joint
electric
broom according
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German (de)
French (fr)
Inventor
Giacomo Pittalis
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Whirlpool EMEA SpA
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Indesit Co SpA
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Classifications

    • 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
    • A47L5/28—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
    • A47L5/30—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
    • 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
    • A47L11/00—Machines for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L11/40—Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups A47L11/02 - A47L11/38, or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers, levers
    • A47L11/4075—Handles; levers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/325—Handles for wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to the field of suction and cleaning systems, more specifically to an electric broom handle and an electric broom equipped with said handle.
  • the vacuum cleaner is a particular household appliance intended for cleaning floors and other surfaces. Its internal mechanism allows it to suck dust and other particles mixed with air, and to hold them inside its body by means of a filter element, so as to release clean air.
  • the motor which is typically an electric one, allows sucking external air by creating a sort of a vacuum, by means of a fan, inside the vacuum cleaner.
  • the electric broom is a particular type of vacuum cleaner, the body of which is typically connected to the cleaning tool through a joint. Rigid or flexible extensions are normally included for connecting the cleaning tool.
  • the electric broom is fitted with a handle rigidly connected to the body.
  • a joint is arranged between the body and the handle, so that the body of the electric broom can be laid horizontally while keeping the handle upright, thus improving the comfort of the user, who will no longer have to stoop.
  • the present invention particularly relates to an electric broom handle and an electric broom equipped with said handle as set out in the claims, which are an integral part of the present description.
  • Figure 1 shows an electric broom equipped with a swivel handle, in accordance with the present invention
  • Figures 2, 3 and 4 show three views of the electric broom with the handle folded backwards towards the body in the idle position.
  • 1 designates the body of the electric broom
  • 2 designates the handle
  • 3 designates the cleaning tool, e.g. a brush connected to the body by a joint
  • 4 designates the grip.
  • the grip 4 is connected to the handle by means of a joint designed in a known manner, for adjusting the relative angle between the two parts.
  • the handle 2 is connected to the body 1 through a joint 5, which separates the part handled by the user from the suction part.
  • the joint 5 is so designed as to offer some resistance to the rotary folding of the handle relative to the body, e.g. by means of a stepped contact or a clutch between the two parts.
  • the stepped contact or clutch is controlled through a button fitted to the joint: when pressed, the handle can be folded; when released, the handle locks into the upright or folded position.
  • the handle is shaped like a fork with two spaced parallel arms 2' and 2" extending from both sides of the joint 5, with an empty central area.
  • the fork-shaped part with the empty central area allows the handle to be fully folded against the body, particularly the rear side of the body, without interfering with the joint, resulting in improved storage and transport conditions due to the fact that the handle needs not be removed, and halved outer dimensions.
  • the handle can be longer without interfering with the ground.
  • the grip 4 can be folded towards the empty central area, thereby further reducing the outer dimensions of the handle.
  • the maximum folding angle of the handle relative to the body is approx. 270°C, i.e. 90°C forwards and 180°C backwards, with respect to the straight condition.

Abstract

An electric broom is described, which comprises a handle (2) and a body (1), characterized in that said handle is connected to the body through a joint (5), so that the handle can be rotated relative to the body.

Description

ELECTRIC BROOM EQUIPPED COMPRISING A HANDLE
DESCRIPTION
Field of the invention
The present invention relates to the field of suction and cleaning systems, more specifically to an electric broom handle and an electric broom equipped with said handle.
Background art
The vacuum cleaner is a particular household appliance intended for cleaning floors and other surfaces. Its internal mechanism allows it to suck dust and other particles mixed with air, and to hold them inside its body by means of a filter element, so as to release clean air. The motor, which is typically an electric one, allows sucking external air by creating a sort of a vacuum, by means of a fan, inside the vacuum cleaner.
The electric broom is a particular type of vacuum cleaner, the body of which is typically connected to the cleaning tool through a joint. Rigid or flexible extensions are normally included for connecting the cleaning tool.
In addition, the electric broom is fitted with a handle rigidly connected to the body.
When using an electric broom with a rigid handle, it is difficult to lay the broom horizontally in order to gain in-depth access with the cleaning tool, e.g. a brush, under elements such as beds and sofas: as a matter of fact, the user will be compelled to stoop, because the handle will drop to floor level.
Summary of the invention
It is therefore the object of the present invention to propose an electric broom handle and an electric broom equipped with said handle, which can overcome the above-mentioned problems.
According to the invention, a joint is arranged between the body and the handle, so that the body of the electric broom can be laid horizontally while keeping the handle upright, thus improving the comfort of the user, who will no longer have to stoop.
The present invention particularly relates to an electric broom handle and an electric broom equipped with said handle as set out in the claims, which are an integral part of the present description.
Brief description of the drawings
Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment (and variants) thereof and from the annexed drawings, which are only supplied by way of non-limiting example, wherein: Figure 1 shows an electric broom equipped with a swivel handle, in accordance with the present invention;
Figures 2, 3 and 4 show three views of the electric broom with the handle folded backwards towards the body in the idle position.
In the drawings, the same reference numerals and letters identify the same items or components.
Detailed description of some embodiments of the invention
With reference to the drawings, 1 designates the body of the electric broom, 2 designates the handle, 3 designates the cleaning tool, e.g. a brush connected to the body by a joint, and 4 designates the grip.
Preferably, the grip 4 is connected to the handle by means of a joint designed in a known manner, for adjusting the relative angle between the two parts.
According to the invention, the handle 2 is connected to the body 1 through a joint 5, which separates the part handled by the user from the suction part.
Preferably, the joint 5 is so designed as to offer some resistance to the rotary folding of the handle relative to the body, e.g. by means of a stepped contact or a clutch between the two parts. For example, the stepped contact or clutch is controlled through a button fitted to the joint: when pressed, the handle can be folded; when released, the handle locks into the upright or folded position.
Preferably, the handle is shaped like a fork with two spaced parallel arms 2' and 2" extending from both sides of the joint 5, with an empty central area. The fork-shaped part with the empty central area allows the handle to be fully folded against the body, particularly the rear side of the body, without interfering with the joint, resulting in improved storage and transport conditions due to the fact that the handle needs not be removed, and halved outer dimensions. Furthermore, the handle can be longer without interfering with the ground. Also the grip 4 can be folded towards the empty central area, thereby further reducing the outer dimensions of the handle.
Therefore, the maximum folding angle of the handle relative to the body is approx. 270°C, i.e. 90°C forwards and 180°C backwards, with respect to the straight condition.
The above-described example of embodiment may be subject to variations without departing from the protection scope of the present invention, including all equivalent designs known to a man skilled in the art. The elements and features shown in the various preferred embodiments may be combined together without however departing from the protection scope of the present invention. From the above description, those skilled in the art will be able to produce the object of the invention without introducing any further construction details.

Claims

1. Electric broom comprising a handle (2) and a body (1), characterized in that said handle is connected to the body through a joint (5), so that the handle can be rotated relative to the body.
2. Electric broom according to claim 1, wherein said handle (2) is shaped like a fork with two spaced parallel arms (2', 2") extending from both sides of the joint (5) and defining an empty intermediate area, and wherein said joint is adapted to allow the handle to be fully folded against the body.
3. Electric broom according to claim 1, wherein said joint (5) is adapted to offer a determined resistance to the rotary folding of the handle.
4. Electric broom according to claim 3, wherein said resistance to folding is obtained by means of a stepped contact or a clutch between the two parts of the handle.
5. Electric broom according to claim 4, wherein said stepped contact or clutch is controlled through a button fitted to the joint.
6. Electric broom according to claim 2, comprising a grip (4) connected to said fork- shaped handle (2) by a joint, so that it can be rotated and folded inside said empty intermediate area.
7. Electric broom handle, characterized in that it is shaped in accordance with any one of the preceding claims.
EP13826946.9A 2012-12-10 2013-12-09 Electric broom equipped comprising a handle Withdrawn EP2928352A1 (en)

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IT001060A ITTO20121060A1 (en) 2012-12-10 2012-12-10 HANDLE OF ELECTRIC FUCK AND ELECTRIC SCOPE EQUIPPED WITH THAT MANIFOLD
PCT/IB2013/060750 WO2014091392A1 (en) 2012-12-10 2013-12-09 Electric broom equipped comprising a handle

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