EP3254594A1 - Support for a telescopic tube - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) for storing and holding a vacuum cleaner tube (2) of a vacuum cleaner system (4), wherein the vacuum cleaner tube (2) is arranged and held in a parking position in a receiving area (111) of the holder by means of a fixing element.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The application relates to a device for storing and holding a vacuum cleaner tube of a vacuum cleaner system, wherein the device has a receiving element with a receiving area, wherein the receiving element is disposed on one side of the device, and the receiving area of the receptacle and storage of the vacuum cleaner tube is used.

STATE OF THE ART

There are numerous technical possibilities known to keep the vacuum cleaner tube of a vacuum cleaner, especially outside the periods of use and store. For example, a vacuum cleaner tube may be provided with a hook that can be engaged with a corresponding complementary component disposed on the vacuum cleaner housing. In most cases, however, the known possibilities and methods are difficult to handle and impractical, with the result that the vacuum cleaner tube is not held securely, the attachment must be handled precisely, or the holding device is not used by the user even for reasons of complex and difficult use ,

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a device that has a simple in operation and handling device for safe storage and holding a vacuum cleaner tube.

TECHNICAL SOLUTION

The object is achieved by a device according to claim 1. For storing and holding a vacuum cleaner tube of a vacuum cleaner system, the device has a receiving element with a receiving region, wherein the receiving region is arranged on one side of the device and the receiving region serves to receive and deposit the vacuum cleaner tube, characterized in that the receiving element is an element for fixing the vacuum cleaner Having a vacuum cleaner tube in a parking position.

The device may have a variety of shapes and made of a variety of materials, e.g. Plastic, metal, etc., exist.

The support member takes in the receiving area on the one hand to the vacuum cleaner tube and is also able to keep the recorded pipe in a parking position, for example, during periods of non-operation or during breaks in operation. The receiving area is preferably located on or over a, for example, shell-like shaped wall of the receiving element. The wall can form an externally accessible support surface.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the element of the fixation is at least one magnet.

As a rule, vacuum cleaner pipes are made of metal or of a material that is influenced by magnetic forces of attraction. The fixing element in the form of a magnet is capable of attracting and fixing the vacuum cleaner tube inserted in the receiving area. The position of the magnet can determine in this way the specific area of the receiving element in which the vacuum cleaner tube is to be fixed. By using a magnet, holding means, such as e.g. a clamping or clip device is not required, which greatly simplifies handling, since the operator must bring the vacuum cleaner tube only in the receiving area or insert and the magnet then attracts the vacuum cleaner tube and holds. The magnet may be located behind the wall of the receiving element on the side opposite the receiving area (for example, it may be inaccessible from the outside).

In addition, the self-adjustment of the vacuum cleaner tube in the parking position is generated by the element of the fixation. Due to the arrangement of the magnet or in the receiving element, the parking position of the vacuum cleaner tube is determined as a result of the constant magnetic attraction forces. An attached or attached pipe is thus always spent in the same parking position.

Preferably, at least one magnet is arranged centrally in the receiving element. As a result, the central attraction of the vacuum cleaner tube is effected in the desired parking position and as a result, a central support of the vacuum cleaner tube aims.

In a further embodiment, at least two further magnets are aligned with the centrally arranged magnet in the receiving element. As a result, on the one hand the effect of the central magnet can be supported, on the other hand can be effected by a specific arrangement of the additional magnets steering and self-adjustment to the central magnet. This has the advantage that the receiving area can be made wider and the tube is in any case spent and held to the central magnet. In addition, this ensures that the operator does not have to bring the tube to be deposited precisely in the central position of the receiving area.

Preferably, the receiving area is adapted to the shape of the vacuum cleaner tube. The shape of the receiving area will usually be in accordance with the tube shape (in cross section) cylindrical round surface portion, but other shapes are conceivable. By adjusting the introduction into the receiving area is facilitated on the one hand. On the other hand, the holder is supported and stabilized by the shape adapted to the tube.

Particularly preferably, the receiving area is concavely curved and has the shape of a partial cylinder with a circular section with the radius R. The cylindrical shape ensures optimum adaptation and stabilization of the recorded vacuum cleaner tube.

The radius R of the circular portion of the receiving area is in particular greater than the radius of the vacuum cleaner tube. Thus, the inclusion of the tube is facilitated because the tube must be introduced only loosely in the receiving area. Advantageously, the radius R is twice as large as the radius of the vacuum cleaner tube or more than twice as large.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the device is designed as a handle. This can be fixed on the top or on the side of the vacuum cleaner.

In an advantageous embodiment, the handle is rubberized.

As a result, a comfortable and safe handling is achieved, because on the one hand as a result of the possibility of adaptation of the rubberized handle of the comfort is made easier and on the other hand, the handle is made non-slip and thus safer.

The object is also achieved by a vacuum cleaner, comprising a device as described above, wherein the device is arranged on a housing of the vacuum cleaner.

Advantageously, the device is mounted on the top of the vacuum cleaner, on the one hand to facilitate the deposition of the vacuum cleaner tube and on the other hand, the transport of the vacuum cleaner. Conceivable here are a variety of types of fastening, such as screwing, bonding, etc., permanently or temporarily. However, the device may also be attached to the side of the vacuum cleaner, e.g. when the vacuum cleaner has to be opened upwards.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figur 1

Perspektivische Ansicht einer Halterung mit einem Aufnahmeelement in Form eines Griffes. Der Aufnahmebereich ist der Form des Staubsaugerrohrs angepasst. In der Mitte des Aufnahmebereichs befindet sich ein Magnet zur Fixierung des Rohrs;

Figur 2

Draufsicht einer Halterung mit einem Aufnahmeelement, dessen Aufnahmebereich für das Staubsaugerrohr konkav geformt ist;

Figur 3

Seitenansicht einer Halterung in Form eines Griffes. Der Aufnahmebereich des Aufnahmeelements befindet sich im rechten Bereich. Zur besseren Handhabung ist der Griff vom Aufnahmebereich weg abfallend gestaltet;

Figur 4

Seitenansicht einer Halterung gem. Fig. 3 mit einem im Aufnahmebereich angeordneten Staubsaugerrohr;

Figur 5

Schnittansicht der Seitenansicht einer Halterung gem. Figuren 3 und 4 mit einem im Aufnahmebereich angeordneten Staubsaugerrohr. Infolge der Schnittansicht wird das im Inneren des Aufnahmebereichs angeordnete Element zur Fixierung in Form eines Magnets dargestellt, welches die Fixierung und Halterung des Staubsaugerrohrs bewirkt;

Figur 6

Perspektivische Ansicht eines Staubsaugersystems bestehend aus Staubsauger und einem daran über ein Verbindungsstück angebrachten Staubsaugerrohr. An dem Staubsaugergehäuse ist eine Halterung befestigt. Das Staubsaugerrohr liegt im Aufnahmebereich des Aufnahmeelements der Halterung auf;

Figur 7

Seitliche Ansicht des Staubsaugersystems gem. Figur 6 mit einem im Aufnahmebereich aufgenommenem Staubsaugerrohr.

Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the description of preferred embodiments with reference to the figures. Show it:

FIG. 1

Perspective view of a holder with a receiving element in the form of a handle. The receiving area is adapted to the shape of the vacuum cleaner tube. In the middle of the receiving area is a magnet for fixing the tube;

FIG. 2

Top view of a holder with a receiving element whose receiving area for the vacuum cleaner tube is concave shaped;

FIG. 3

Side view of a holder in the form of a handle. The receiving area of the receiving element is located in the right area. For better handling, the handle is designed sloping away from the receiving area;

FIG. 4

Side view of a holder gem. Fig. 3 with a arranged in the receiving area vacuum cleaner tube;

FIG. 5

Section view of the side view of a holder gem. Figures 3 and 4 with a arranged in the receiving area vacuum cleaner tube. As a result of the sectional view of the arranged in the interior of the receiving area element for fixing in the form of a magnet is shown, which causes the fixing and holding of the vacuum cleaner tube;

FIG. 6

Perspective view of a vacuum cleaner system consisting of a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner pipe attached thereto via a connecting piece. On the vacuum cleaner housing a holder is attached. The vacuum cleaner tube is located in the receiving area of the receiving element of the holder;

FIG. 7

Lateral view of the vacuum cleaner system acc. FIG. 6 with a vacuum cleaner tube received in the receiving area.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

• Figur 1 zeigt hierbei die erfindungsgemäße Halterung 1 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht. Das Aufnahmeelement 11 hat einen Aufnahmebereich 111, der konkav in Form eines Teilzylinders mit dem Radius R geformt ist. Die konkave Form des Aufnahmebereichs 111 ist für die Aufnahme des Staubsaugerrohrs (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen. In der Mitte des Aufnahmebereichs 111 befindet sich ein Element in Form eines Magneten zur Fixierung des Staubsauberrohrs. Der Radius R ist größer als der Radius des Staubsaugerrohrs. Dadurch wird bezweckt, dass das Staubsaugerrohr einfach in den Aufnahmebereich 111 eingebracht werden kann und im Anschluss infolge der magnetischen Anziehung zur Mitte M gezogen und fixiert wird.
• Figur 2 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Halterung 1 in einer Draufsicht. Im Gegensatz zur Halterung der Figur 1 weist der Aufnahmebereich 111 eine flachere und weitere Wölbung auf, wobei der gerundete Bereich vergrößert ist und somit ein breiterer Aufnahmebereich und eine breitere Ablagefläche für das Staubsaugerrohr 2 gegeben ist.
• Aus Figur 3 ist eine weitere Ausführung der Erfindung ersichtlich. Die Halterung 1 ist hierbei in Form eines Griffes ausgebildet und die Halterung ist dabei in vorteilhafter Weise auf der Oberseite des Staubsaugers (nicht dargestellt) befestigt. Der Griff ist zum Aufnahmebereich 111 hin abfallend gestaltet, um eine bessere Griffmöglichkeit und Handhabung zu gewährleisten. Dadurch ist außerdem gewährleistet, dass der Griff dem Transport des Staubsaugers dienen kann.
• Figur 4 zeigt die Halterung 1 entsprechend Figur 3. Das Staubsaugerrohr 2 liegt am Aufnahmebereich 111 des Aufnahmeelements 11 auf und wird durch ein Element zur Fixierung (vgl. Figur 5) in der Position gehalten.
• Aus Figur 5 wird eine Halterung 1 entsprechend der Figuren 3 und 4 ersichtlich. Im Wege einer Schnittdarstellung wird das im Aufnahmebereich 111 angeordnete Element zur Fixierung 112 in Form eines Magneten dargestellt. Entsprechend der in Figur 4 gezeigten Anordnung wird das Staubsaugerrohr 2 von dem Magneten 112 in seiner Lage fixiert und gehalten. Der Aufnahmebereich 111 weist eine Oberfläche (Auflagefläche) auf, die insbesondere konkav ausgebildet ist, und an der das Teleskoprohr eines Staubsaugers in der Parkposition auf- bzw. anliegt. Der Magnet 112 ist unterhalb der Auflagefläche in der Halterung 1 angeordnet. Insbesondere kann der Magnet 112 in der Halterung 1 eingegossen sein, in einem in der Halterung 1 ausgebildeten Hohlraum aufgenommen sein oder an der der Auflagefläche abgewandten (gegenüber liegenden) Seite des Aufnahmeelements 11 angebracht sein.
  Der Grundkörper der Halterung 1 kann aus Kunststoff hergestellt sein. Der Magnet kann ein Permanentmagnet oder ein Elektromagnet sein.
• Figur 6 stellt ein Staubsaugersystem 4 dar, das aus einem Staubsauger 3 und einem daran über einen Verbindungsschlauch angebrachten Staubsaugerrohr 2 (in Teleskopausführung) besteht. Die Halterung 1 ist auf der Oberseite des Staubsaugergehäuses 31 angebracht. Entsprechend der Figuren 4 und 5 ist das Staubsaugerrohr 2 im Aufnahmebereich der Halterung 1 angeordnet.
• Figur 7 zeigt das Staubsaugersystem 4 gemäß Figur 6 in einer seitlichen Ansicht. Das Teleskoprohr 2 befindet sich in diesem Beispiel nicht in der Parkposition, d.h. es ist außerhalb der Halterung 1 angeordnet.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described.

• FIG. 1 shows here the holder 1 according to the invention in a perspective view. The receiving element 11 has a receiving region 111, which is concave shaped in the form of a partial cylinder with the radius R. The concave shape of the receiving portion 111 is provided for receiving the vacuum cleaner tube (not shown). In the middle of the receiving area 111 is an element in the form of a magnet for fixing the dust spout. The radius R is greater than the radius of the vacuum cleaner tube. The purpose of this is that the vacuum cleaner tube can be easily introduced into the receiving area 111 and is subsequently pulled and fixed to the center M as a result of the magnetic attraction.
• FIG. 2 shows the holder 1 according to the invention in a plan view. Unlike the holder of the FIG. 1 the receiving area 111 has a flatter and wider curvature, wherein the rounded area is enlarged and thus a wider receiving area and a wider storage area for the vacuum cleaner tube 2 is given.
• Out FIG. 3 is a further embodiment of the invention can be seen. The holder 1 is in this case designed in the form of a handle and the holder is in an advantageous manner on the top of the vacuum cleaner (not shown) attached. The handle is designed sloping down to the receiving area 111 in order to ensure better grip and handling. This also ensures that the handle can serve to transport the vacuum cleaner.
• FIG. 4 shows the holder 1 accordingly FIG. 3 , The vacuum cleaner tube 2 is located on the receiving portion 111 of the receiving element 11 and is by an element for fixing (see. FIG. 5 ) held in position.
• Out FIG. 5 is a holder 1 according to the Figures 3 and 4 seen. By way of a sectional view, the element 112 arranged in the receiving region for fixing 112 is shown in the form of a magnet. According to the in FIG. 4 As shown, the vacuum cleaner tube 2 is fixed and held by the magnet 112 in its position. The receiving region 111 has a surface (bearing surface), which is in particular concave, and on which the telescopic tube of a vacuum cleaner in the parking position up or rests. The magnet 112 is arranged below the support surface in the holder 1. In particular, the magnet 112 can be cast in the holder 1, be accommodated in a cavity formed in the holder 1, or attached to the side of the receiving element 11 facing away from the support surface (opposite).
  The main body of the holder 1 may be made of plastic. The magnet may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.
• FIG. 6 shows a vacuum cleaner system 4, which consists of a vacuum cleaner 3 and attached thereto via a connecting hose vacuum cleaner tube 2 (in telescopic design). The holder 1 is mounted on the top of the vacuum cleaner housing 31. According to the FIGS. 4 and 5 the vacuum cleaner tube 2 is arranged in the receiving region of the holder 1.
• FIG. 7 shows the vacuum cleaner system 4 according to FIG. 6 in a side view. The telescopic tube 2 is not in the parking position in this example, that is, it is arranged outside the holder 1.

Claims (11)

Device (1) for depositing and holding a vacuum cleaner tube (2) of a vacuum cleaner system (4), wherein the device (1) has a receiving element (11) with a receiving region (111), wherein the receiving region (111) on one side of the device ( 1), and the receiving area (111) serves to receive and deposit the vacuum cleaner tube (2), characterized in that the receiving element (11) has a fixing element (112) in a parking position of the vacuum cleaner tube (2). Device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the fixing element (112) is at least one magnet. Device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fixing element (112) serves for self-adjustment of the vacuum cleaner tube (2) in a parking position. Device according to the preceding claims 2 and 3, wherein at least one magnet is arranged centrally in the receiving element (11). Device according to the preceding claims 2 to 4, wherein at least two further magnets are aligned with the centrally arranged magnet in the receiving element (11). Device according to the preceding claims, wherein the receiving area (111) is adapted to the shape of the vacuum cleaner tube (2). Device (1) according to the preceding claims, wherein the receiving area (111) is concavely curved and has the shape of a part-cylinder with a circle section of radius R. Device (1) according to claim 7, wherein the radius R of the circular portion of the receiving area (111) is greater than the radius of the vacuum cleaner tube (2). Device (1) according to the preceding claims, wherein the device is designed as a handle. The device (1) of claim 9, wherein the handle is rubberized. Vacuum cleaner (3), comprising a device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is arranged on a housing (31) of the vacuum cleaner (3).

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