EP3461383A1 - Handheld cyclonic vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

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EP3461383A1
EP3461383A1 EP18196261.4A EP18196261A EP3461383A1 EP 3461383 A1 EP3461383 A1 EP 3461383A1 EP 18196261 A EP18196261 A EP 18196261A EP 3461383 A1 EP3461383 A1 EP 3461383A1
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Dadano THOUK
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1608—Cyclonic chamber constructions
    • 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
    • A47L5/24—Hand-supported suction cleaners
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • A47L9/06—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • A47L9/0673—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like with removable brushes, combs, lips or pads
    • 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
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1683—Dust collecting chambers; Dust collecting receptacles
    • 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
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1691—Mounting or coupling means for cyclonic chamber or dust receptacles
    • 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
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • 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
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
    • A47L9/2884—Details of arrangements of batteries or their installation

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  • the present invention generally relates to a portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner.
  • a cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner which comprises a main body and a cyclonic enclosure, such as that described in document EP2043493B1 .
  • this system has the particular disadvantage of presenting a risk of scratches of the base of the cyclone enclosure which is transparent, especially when the user places the vacuum on a support (the floor, a table or a shelf) .
  • the base of the hurricane chamber of this device can form a cover, and the joint or the seals are solicited each time the user places the vacuum on the support, which can affect the lifespan or the integrity of these elements.
  • An object of the present invention is to meet the drawbacks of the prior art mentioned above and in particular, first of all, to provide a portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner which has a robust cyclonic enclosure with an appearance and integrity that exhibit good durability, even if the device is regularly handled, placed or stored without special precautions.
  • the base of the cyclonic enclosure is shifted upwards with respect to the support plane, which ensures that the base of the cyclone enclosure does not touch the support on which the vacuum cleaner cyclonic laptop rests.
  • the base of the cyclone enclosure has a lower surface, and the latter is arranged at a predetermined distance from the support plane to avoid contact between the base of the cyclone enclosure and the support on which the device rests .
  • the sole weight of the main body which comprises means for storing electrical energy, is sufficient to ensure the stability of the cyclonic portable vacuum on its support means.
  • the support means comprise two longitudinal lateral ribs arranged on each side of the lower main surface of the base of the main body.
  • Such ribs are easy to manufacture, for example by molding.
  • the lateral ribs being arranged on each side of the lower surface of the base of the main body which has an elongated shape, this provides good stability.
  • the two longitudinal lateral ribs have an increasing slope in the direction of the cyclonic chamber.
  • the support means comprise a transverse rib arranged between the two longitudinal lateral ribs, and arranged on an edge of the main lower surface of the base of the main body adjacent to the cyclone enclosure.
  • This implementation makes it possible to provide support by the transverse rib as close as possible to the cyclone enclosure, which improves the stability of the vacuum when it rests on the support.
  • the vacuum cleaner when devoid of its accessories, has a center of gravity located in the main body.
  • the center of gravity seen from above is located vertically and within a surface defined by the support means in contact with the support. This will automatically bring the unit back to a stable position, should it become unbalanced.
  • the lower surface of the cyclonic enclosure would act as a stop on the support, before the device would come back to stabilize (of itself by leverage the weight of the apparatus) in an equilibrium position in which the support means rest on the support.
  • the base of the main body forms a shoulder at the interface with the base of the cyclone enclosure.
  • the bearing means of the main body comprise recesses intended to come opposite the plane support when the bearing means of the base of the main body rest on the plane support. These recesses save material during manufacture and limit contact between the lower main surface of the main body and the support, which improves stability if the support is uneven, or covered with impurities.
  • the cyclone enclosure comprises a body and a hinged lid on the body and forming at least a portion of the base of the cyclonic chamber.
  • the offset of the base of the cyclone enclosure therefore limits the constraints on the cover and its articulation, because the device does not rest on them when the user puts the device on a support.
  • the cover is hinged to the body in a pivot connection.
  • the base of the cyclone enclosure has a flat bottom surface substantially parallel to the bearing plane and located at a predetermined distance from the bearing plane in a range of values ranging from 3 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.
  • the base of the cyclone chamber has a lower surface having a distance with the bearing plane which increases progressively from an edge of the base of the cyclone chamber adjacent to the base of the main body to a free end, said free end being located at a predetermined distance from the bearing plane within a range of 4 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.
  • the base of the cyclone enclosure has a flat bottom surface having an increasing slope from the interface with the base of the main body to a free end, said free end being located at a predetermined distance from the support plane included in a range of values from 4 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.
  • the base of the cyclone enclosure has a curved bottom surface having a convex curvature from the interface with the base of the main body to a free end, said free end being located at a predetermined distance from the bearing plane included in a range of values from 4 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.
  • the main body comprises a housing for electrical energy storage means, such as a battery, and the lower main surface of the base of the main body forms a lower wall of the housing for the electrical energy storage means .
  • the electrical energy storage means are positioned in the lower part of the main body, which makes it possible to stabilize the apparatus even better.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to place the center of gravity very low on the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner, which further improves its stability.
  • At least a portion of the support means is formed with an elastomeric material, such as EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer).
  • EPDM ethylene-propylene-diene monomer
  • the support means are in protrusion with respect to the main lower surface of the base of the main body.
  • the cyclone chamber is adjacent to the main body.
  • the base of the cyclonic enclosure is formed with a transparent material. This makes it easy to control the fill level in the cyclone enclosure to know when to empty it. It is possible to provide the cyclonic enclosure polycarbonate for example.
  • the cyclone enclosure has an elongated shape in a main direction substantially perpendicular to the support plane.
  • the main body comprises gripping means such as a handle.
  • the main body comprises control means, such as a trigger, arranged to be actuated by a user to control the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner.
  • control means such as a trigger, arranged to be actuated by a user to control the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner.
  • the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprises a motor-fan, preferably arranged in the main body.
  • the air circuit is arranged in the main body.
  • the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprises a removable tube and nozzle, arranged to mate with the main body, to form a broom vacuum cleaner.
  • the figure 1 represents a cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, resting on a support 100 (the floor, a table or a shelf) and which comprises a main body 10, a cyclonic enclosure 30, an air inlet 21 and an air outlet 22. As shown in figure 1 , we may provide a brush at the air inlet 21 to scrub a surface to be cleaned.
  • the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprises an air circuit formed between the air inlet 21 and the air outlet 22, and a motor fan designed to create an air flow in the air circuit.
  • the cyclonic chamber 30 is in the path of the air flow and separates the air impurity sucked by the air inlet, by kinetic effect.
  • a propeller movement is imposed on the flow of air in the cyclone chamber 30, which allows the impurities to be ejected, to temporarily store and collect them in the lower part of the cyclonic enclosure 30.
  • the cyclonic enclosure 30 is formed of transparent plastic material, to allow the user to easily check the level of impurities, in order to regularly empty the cyclonic chamber 30.
  • the cyclone enclosure 30 formed predominantly by a body 33 comprises a cover 31 located in the lower part of the cyclonic chamber 30 and hinged relative to the body 33 in a pivot pivot axis connection 32 as shown in FIG. figure 3 , which makes it easy to empty impurities above a bin, for example.
  • the present invention is not limited to this embodiment given here by way of example.
  • the cyclonic enclosure 30 could very well be emptied from above after separation of the cyclonic enclosure 30 from the rest of the portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner.
  • the main body 10 thus comprises the motor fan, and it also comprises a handle 11 to provide good ergonomics of use, a control trigger 12 to control the operation, and electrical energy storage means, here a battery 16, to power the motorcycle fan.
  • the portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner is designed to be placed on a support 100 in a stable manner.
  • the cyclonic enclosure 30, and in particular its cover 31, is made of transparent plastic, and friction on the support 100 which can be covered with impurities can scratch the cover 31, which alters the perceived quality.
  • the connection between the body 33 and the cover 31 must remain sealed and the cover 31 must be able to open without effort. Repeated shocks between the support 100 and the cover 31 could alter these sealing and / or opening functions.
  • one aspect of the invention is to provide a space between the cover 31 and the support 100.
  • a predetermined distance d is provided between the lower surface of the cyclonic enclosure 30 and the support 100, so as to avoid friction (to prevent scratches) and / or shocks (to preserve the sealing and / or opening functions of the lid 31 ).
  • the main body 10 comprises support means on its base (its lower face) which therefore form a support plane (which coincides with the support 100 plane of the figure 1 ), and the base of the cyclonic chamber 30 is offset relative to the support plane to avoid touching the plane support 100.
  • the figure 2 shows in detail the offset of the base of the cyclone chamber 30 with respect to the support plane formed by the support means of the base of the main body 10, and here shows a distance between the base of the cyclonic chamber 30 which is increasing as one moves away from an edge 10a of the base of the main body 10 which is adjacent to the cyclonic chamber 30. It is possible to provide alternatively a lower face of the cyclone enclosure 30 parallel to the support 100, or even any surface. However, the base of the cyclonic chamber 30 (or at least its lowest point) is always offset with respect to the support plane formed by the means support, so as not to touch the support 100 when the cyclonic portable vacuum rests on this support 100.
  • the battery 16 is arranged in a housing formed in the lower part of the base of the main body 10.
  • a wall of this housing of the battery 16 is formed by a main lower surface 19 of the main body 10.
  • the figure 3 represents a perspective bottom view of the device from the figure 1 , wherein are represented the support means of the base of the main body 10, and in particular two lateral ribs 16a and 16b arranged along the length of the base of the main body 10, a transverse rib 17 and recesses 18 formed in the lower surface. main.
  • the transverse rib 17 forms a shoulder with the cyclonic chamber 30.
  • the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b and the transverse rib 17 are protuberance with respect to the lower main surface 19 of the base of the main body 10, and formed by providing grooves in the manufacturing tool, typically an injection mold.
  • the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b have an increasing slope in the direction of the cyclonic enclosure 30.
  • the lateral ribs 16a, 16b with a flexible elastomeric material, such as EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer).
  • EPDM ethylene-propylene-diene monomer
  • the figure 4 represents another point of view of the main lower surface 19 of the main body 10, to show the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b and the transverse rib 17 at another angle, and in particular the increasing slope of the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b, and that the recess between the transverse rib 17 and the cover 31, which ensures that the latter will be at a good distance from the support 100, so to avoid scratches and shocks on the lower surface of the cyclonic chamber 30.
  • the figure 5 represents the portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner equipped with optional accessories, such as a nozzle 50 with an extension tube that couples with the air inlet 21.
  • a nozzle 50 can advantageously form a vacuum cleaner brush.

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Aspirateur portable cyclonique comprenant :
- un corps principal (10),
- un circuit d'air comprenant une entrée d'air (21) d'aspiration et une sortie d'air (22),
- une enceinte cyclonique (30) solidaire du corps principal (10), et agencée pour séparer des impuretés d'un flux d'air parcourant le circuit d'air,
dans lequel le corps principal (10) et l'enceinte cyclonique (30) présentent chacun une base,
la base du corps principal (10) comprenant une surface inférieure principale (19) et des moyens d'appui formant un plan d'appui de l'aspirateur pour reposer sur un support (100) plan,
la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30) étant décalée du plan d'appui, de sorte que seuls les moyens d'appui de la base du corps principal (10) reposent sur le support (100) plan, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'appui comprennent deux nervures latérales (16a, 16b) longitudinales agencées de chaque côté de la surface inférieure principale (19) de la base du corps principal (10)..

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Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprising:
a main body (10),
an air circuit comprising a suction air inlet (21) and an air outlet (22),
a cyclonic enclosure (30) integral with the main body (10), and arranged to separate impurities from an air flow traversing the air circuit,
wherein the main body (10) and the cyclone enclosure (30) each have a base,
the base of the main body (10) comprising a main lower surface (19) and support means forming a support plane of the vacuum cleaner for resting on a plane support (100),
the base of the cyclonic enclosure (30) being offset from the support plane, so that only the support means of the base of the main body (10) rest on the support (100) plane, characterized in that the support means comprise two longitudinal lateral ribs (16a, 16b) arranged on each side of the lower main surface (19) of the base of the main body (10).
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La présente invention concerne de manière générale un aspirateur portable cyclonique.The present invention generally relates to a portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner.

Il est connu dans l'art antérieur un aspirateur portable cyclonique qui comprend un corps principal et une enceinte cyclonique, tel que celui décrit dans le document EP2043493B1 . En contrepartie, ce système présente notamment l'inconvénient de présenter un risque de rayures de la base de l'enceinte cyclonique qui est transparente, notamment lorsque l'utilisateur pose l'aspirateur sur un support (le sol, une table ou une étagère). De plus, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique de cet appareil peut former un couvercle, et l'articulation ou les joints d'étanchéité sont sollicités à chaque fois que l'utilisateur pose l'aspirateur sur le support, ce qui peut affecter la durée de vie ou l'intégrité de ces éléments.It is known in the prior art a cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner which comprises a main body and a cyclonic enclosure, such as that described in document EP2043493B1 . In return, this system has the particular disadvantage of presenting a risk of scratches of the base of the cyclone enclosure which is transparent, especially when the user places the vacuum on a support (the floor, a table or a shelf) . In addition, the base of the hurricane chamber of this device can form a cover, and the joint or the seals are solicited each time the user places the vacuum on the support, which can affect the lifespan or the integrity of these elements.

Un but de la présente invention est de répondre aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur mentionnés ci-dessus et en particulier, tout d'abord, de proposer un aspirateur portable cyclonique qui présente une enceinte cyclonique robuste avec un aspect et une intégrité qui présentent une bonne tenue dans le temps, même si l'appareil est régulièrement manipulé, posé ou entreposé sans précautions particulières.An object of the present invention is to meet the drawbacks of the prior art mentioned above and in particular, first of all, to provide a portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner which has a robust cyclonic enclosure with an appearance and integrity that exhibit good durability, even if the device is regularly handled, placed or stored without special precautions.

Pour cela un premier aspect de l'invention concerne un aspirateur portable cyclonique comprenant :

  • un corps principal,
  • un circuit d'air comprenant une entrée d'air d'aspiration et une sortie d'air,
  • une enceinte cyclonique solidaire du corps principal, et agencée pour séparer des impuretés d'un flux d'air parcourant le circuit d'air,
dans lequel le corps principal et l'enceinte cyclonique présentent chacun une base,
la base du corps principal comprenant une surface inférieure principale et des moyens d'appui formant un plan d'appui de l'aspirateur pour reposer sur un support plan,
caractérisé en ce que la base de l'enceinte cyclonique est décalée du plan d'appui, de sorte que seuls les moyens d'appui de la base du corps principal reposent sur le support plan.For this, a first aspect of the invention concerns a cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprising:
  • a main body,
  • an air circuit comprising a suction air inlet and an air outlet,
  • a cyclonic enclosure integral with the main body, and arranged to separate impurities from a flow of air flowing through the air circuit,
wherein the main body and the cyclone enclosure each have a base,
the base of the main body comprising a main lower surface and support means forming a support plane of the vacuum cleaner for resting on a plane support,
characterized in that the base of the cyclonic chamber is offset from the support plane, so that only the support means of the base of the main body rest on the plane support.

Selon la mise en oeuvre ci-dessus, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique est décalée vers le haut par rapport au plan d'appui, ce qui garantit que la base de l'enceinte cyclonique ne touche pas le support sur lequel l'aspirateur portable cyclonique repose. Cela supprime les frottements entre la base de l'enceinte cyclonique et le support ou entre des impuretés situées sur le support ou sur la base de l'enceinte cyclonique. Le risque de rayures de l'enceinte cyclonique est donc écarté. Autrement dit, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique présente une surface inférieure, et cette dernière est agencée à une distance prédéterminée du plan d'appui pour éviter le contact entre la base de l'enceinte cyclonique et le support sur lequel repose l'appareil.According to the implementation above, the base of the cyclonic enclosure is shifted upwards with respect to the support plane, which ensures that the base of the cyclone enclosure does not touch the support on which the vacuum cleaner cyclonic laptop rests. This eliminates friction between the base of the cyclonic chamber and the support or between impurities on the support or on the base of the cyclone enclosure. The risk of scratches from the cyclone enclosure is therefore eliminated. In other words, the base of the cyclone enclosure has a lower surface, and the latter is arranged at a predetermined distance from the support plane to avoid contact between the base of the cyclone enclosure and the support on which the device rests .

De plus, lorsque dépourvu d'accessoires, le seul poids du corps principal, qui comporte des moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique, suffit à assurer la stabilité de l'aspirateur portable cyclonique sur ses moyens d'appui.In addition, when devoid of accessories, the sole weight of the main body, which comprises means for storing electrical energy, is sufficient to ensure the stability of the cyclonic portable vacuum on its support means.

Avantageusement, les moyens d'appui comprennent deux nervures latérales longitudinales agencées de chaque côté de la surface inférieure principale de la base du corps principal. De telles nervures sont aisées à fabriquer, par moulage par exemple. De plus, les nervures latérales étant agencées de chaque côté de la surface inférieure de la base du corps principal qui présente une forme allongée, cela procure une bonne stabilité.Advantageously, the support means comprise two longitudinal lateral ribs arranged on each side of the lower main surface of the base of the main body. Such ribs are easy to manufacture, for example by molding. In addition, the lateral ribs being arranged on each side of the lower surface of the base of the main body which has an elongated shape, this provides good stability.

Avantageusement, les deux nervures latérales longitudinales présentent une pente croissante en direction de l'enceinte cyclonique.Advantageously, the two longitudinal lateral ribs have an increasing slope in the direction of the cyclonic chamber.

Avantageusement, les moyens d'appui comprennent une nervure transversale agencée entre les deux nervures latérales longitudinales, et agencée sur un bord de la surface inférieure principale de la base du corps principal adjacent à l'enceinte cyclonique. Cette mise en oeuvre permet de procurer un appui par la nervure transversale le plus proche possible de l'enceinte cyclonique, ce qui améliore la stabilité de l'aspirateur lorsqu'il repose sur le support.Advantageously, the support means comprise a transverse rib arranged between the two longitudinal lateral ribs, and arranged on an edge of the main lower surface of the base of the main body adjacent to the cyclone enclosure. This implementation makes it possible to provide support by the transverse rib as close as possible to the cyclone enclosure, which improves the stability of the vacuum when it rests on the support.

Avantageusement, lorsque dépourvu de ses accessoires, l'aspirateur présente un centre de gravité localisé dans le corps principal. En d'autres termes, lorsque l'appareil repose sur un support horizontal, le centre de gravité vu de dessus est situé à la verticale et à l'intérieur d'une surface définie par les moyens d'appui en contact avec le support. Cela permet de ramener automatiquement l'appareil dans une position stable, s'il venait à être déséquilibré. En particulier, si l'appareil venait à être déséquilibré vers l'avant alors la surface inférieure de l'enceinte cyclonique agirait comme une butée sur le support, avant que l'appareil ne revienne se stabiliser (de lui-même par effet de levier du poids de l'appareil) dans une position d'équilibre dans laquelle les moyens d'appui reposent sur le support.Advantageously, when devoid of its accessories, the vacuum cleaner has a center of gravity located in the main body. In other words, when the device rests on a horizontal support, the center of gravity seen from above is located vertically and within a surface defined by the support means in contact with the support. This will automatically bring the unit back to a stable position, should it become unbalanced. In particular, if the device were to be unbalanced forward then the lower surface of the cyclonic enclosure would act as a stop on the support, before the device would come back to stabilize (of itself by leverage the weight of the apparatus) in an equilibrium position in which the support means rest on the support.

Avantageusement, la base du corps principal forme un épaulement à l'interface avec la base de l'enceinte cyclonique.Advantageously, the base of the main body forms a shoulder at the interface with the base of the cyclone enclosure.

Avantageusement, les moyens d'appui du corps principal comprennent des évidements destinés à venir en regard du support plan lorsque les moyens d'appui de la base du corps principal reposent sur le support plan. Ces évidements permettent d'économiser de la matière lors de la fabrication et de limiter les contacts entre la surface inférieure principale du corps principal et le support, ce qui améliore la stabilité si le support est inégal, ou recouvert d'impuretés.Advantageously, the bearing means of the main body comprise recesses intended to come opposite the plane support when the bearing means of the base of the main body rest on the plane support. These recesses save material during manufacture and limit contact between the lower main surface of the main body and the support, which improves stability if the support is uneven, or covered with impurities.

Avantageusement, l'enceinte cyclonique comprend un corps et un couvercle articulé sur le corps et formant au moins une portion de la base de l'enceinte cyclonique. Le décalage de la base de l'enceinte cyclonique permet donc de limiter les contraintes sur le couvercle et son articulation, car l'appareil ne repose pas sur ces derniers quand l'utilisateur pose l'appareil sur un support.Advantageously, the cyclone enclosure comprises a body and a hinged lid on the body and forming at least a portion of the base of the cyclonic chamber. The offset of the base of the cyclone enclosure therefore limits the constraints on the cover and its articulation, because the device does not rest on them when the user puts the device on a support.

Avantageusement, le couvercle est articulé sur le corps selon une liaison pivot.Advantageously, the cover is hinged to the body in a pivot connection.

Avantageusement, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique présente une surface inférieure plane sensiblement parallèle au plan d'appui et située à une distance prédéterminée du plan d'appui comprise dans une plage de valeur allant de 3 mm à 15 mm. Cela permet de garantir que la base de l'enceinte cyclonique est suffisamment éloignée du support lorsque l'appareil est posé dessus.Advantageously, the base of the cyclone enclosure has a flat bottom surface substantially parallel to the bearing plane and located at a predetermined distance from the bearing plane in a range of values ranging from 3 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.

Avantageusement, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique présente une surface inférieure présentant une distance avec le plan d'appui qui augmente progressivement depuis un bord de la base de l'enceinte cyclonique adjacent à la base du corps principal jusqu'à une extrémité libre, ladite extrémité libre étant située à une distance prédéterminée du plan d'appui comprise dans une plage de valeur allant de 4 mm à 15 mm. Cela permet de garantir que la base de l'enceinte cyclonique est suffisamment éloignée du support lorsque l'appareil est posé dessus.Advantageously, the base of the cyclone chamber has a lower surface having a distance with the bearing plane which increases progressively from an edge of the base of the cyclone chamber adjacent to the base of the main body to a free end, said free end being located at a predetermined distance from the bearing plane within a range of 4 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.

Avantageusement, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique présente une surface inférieure plane présentant une pente croissante depuis l'interface avec la base du corps principal jusqu'à une extrémité libre, ladite extrémité libre étant située à une distance prédéterminée du plan d'appui comprise dans une plage de valeur allant de 4 mm à 15 mm. Cela permet de garantir que la base de l'enceinte cyclonique est suffisamment éloignée du support lorsque l'appareil est posé dessus.Advantageously, the base of the cyclone enclosure has a flat bottom surface having an increasing slope from the interface with the base of the main body to a free end, said free end being located at a predetermined distance from the support plane included in a range of values from 4 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.

Avantageusement, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique présente une surface inférieure courbe présentant une courbure convexe depuis l'interface avec la base du corps principal jusqu'à une extrémité libre, ladite extrémité libre étant située à une distance prédéterminée du plan d'appui comprise dans une plage de valeur allant de 4 mm à 15 mm. Cela permet de garantir que la base de l'enceinte cyclonique est suffisamment éloignée du support lorsque l'appareil est posé dessus.Advantageously, the base of the cyclone enclosure has a curved bottom surface having a convex curvature from the interface with the base of the main body to a free end, said free end being located at a predetermined distance from the bearing plane included in a range of values from 4 mm to 15 mm. This ensures that the base of the cyclonic enclosure is sufficiently far from the support when the device is placed on it.

Avantageusement, le corps principal comprend un logement pour des moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique, tels qu'une batterie, et la surface inférieure principale de la base du corps principal forme une paroi inférieure du logement pour les moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique. En d'autres termes, les moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique sont positionnés dans la partie inférieure du corps principal, ce qui permet de stabiliser encore mieux l'appareil.Advantageously, the main body comprises a housing for electrical energy storage means, such as a battery, and the lower main surface of the base of the main body forms a lower wall of the housing for the electrical energy storage means . In other words, the electrical energy storage means are positioned in the lower part of the main body, which makes it possible to stabilize the apparatus even better.

Cette disposition permet de placer le centre de gravité très bas sur l'aspirateur portable cyclonique, ce qui améliore encore davantage sa stabilité.This arrangement makes it possible to place the center of gravity very low on the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner, which further improves its stability.

Avantageusement, au moins une partie des moyens d'appui est formée avec un matériau élastomère, tel que de l'EPDM (éthylène-propylène-diène monomère). Un tel matériau limite les chocs, et présente un coefficient de frottement important, ce qui améliore la résistance aux glissements sur un support incliné par exemple.Advantageously, at least a portion of the support means is formed with an elastomeric material, such as EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer). Such a material limits shocks, and has a significant coefficient of friction, which improves the resistance to sliding on an inclined support for example.

Avantageusement, les moyens d'appui sont en protubérance par rapport à la surface inférieure principale de la base du corps principal.Advantageously, the support means are in protrusion with respect to the main lower surface of the base of the main body.

Avantageusement, l'enceinte cyclonique est adjacente au corps principal.Advantageously, the cyclone chamber is adjacent to the main body.

Avantageusement, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique est formée avec une matière transparente. Cela permet de facilement contrôler le niveau de remplissage dans l'enceinte cyclonique pour savoir quand la vider. On peut prévoir de réaliser l'enceinte cyclonique en polycarbonate par exemple.Advantageously, the base of the cyclonic enclosure is formed with a transparent material. This makes it easy to control the fill level in the cyclone enclosure to know when to empty it. It is possible to provide the cyclonic enclosure polycarbonate for example.

Avantageusement, l'enceinte cyclonique présente une forme allongée selon une direction principale sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan d'appui.Advantageously, the cyclone enclosure has an elongated shape in a main direction substantially perpendicular to the support plane.

Avantageusement, le corps principal comprend des moyens de préhension tels qu'une poignée.Advantageously, the main body comprises gripping means such as a handle.

Avantageusement, le corps principal comprend des moyens de commande, tels qu'une gâchette, agencés pour être actionnés par un utilisateur pour commander l'aspirateur portable cyclonique.Advantageously, the main body comprises control means, such as a trigger, arranged to be actuated by a user to control the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner.

Avantageusement, l'aspirateur portable cyclonique comprend un moto-ventilateur, préférentiellement agencé dans le corps principal.Advantageously, the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprises a motor-fan, preferably arranged in the main body.

Avantageusement, le circuit d'air est agencé dans le corps principal.Advantageously, the air circuit is arranged in the main body.

Avantageusement, l'aspirateur portable cyclonique comprend un tube et un suceur amovibles, agencés pour s'accoupler avec le corps principal, pour former un aspirateur balai.Advantageously, the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprises a removable tube and nozzle, arranged to mate with the main body, to form a broom vacuum cleaner.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple nullement limitatif et illustré par les dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente un aspirateur portable cyclonique selon la présente invention, reposant sur un support ;
  • la figure 2 représente un détail de l'aspirateur portable cyclonique de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue partielle de dessous de l'aspirateur portable cyclonique de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4, représente une autre vue partielle de dessous de l'aspirateur portable cyclonique de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 5 représente une vue de côté de l'aspirateur portable cyclonique de la figure 1, équipé d'accessoires ;
  • la figure 6 représente l'aspirateur portable cyclonique de la figure 1 dans une position instable.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the following detailed description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents a portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, based on a support;
  • the figure 2 represents a detail of the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 represents a partial view from below of the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner from the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 4 , represents another partial view from below of the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 5 represents a side view of the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner from the figure 1 , equipped with accessories;
  • the figure 6 represents the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner of the figure 1 in an unstable position.

La figure 1 représente un aspirateur portable cyclonique selon la présente invention, reposant sur un support 100 (le sol, une table ou une étagère) et qui comprend un corps principal 10, une enceinte cyclonique 30, une entrée d'air 21 et une sortie d'air 22. Comme le montre la figure 1, on peut prévoir une brosse au niveau de l'entrée d'air 21 pour frotter une surface à nettoyer.The figure 1 represents a cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to the present invention, resting on a support 100 (the floor, a table or a shelf) and which comprises a main body 10, a cyclonic enclosure 30, an air inlet 21 and an air outlet 22. As shown in figure 1 , we may provide a brush at the air inlet 21 to scrub a surface to be cleaned.

Typiquement, l'aspirateur portable cyclonique comprend un circuit d'air formé entre l'entrée d'air 21 et la sortie d'air 22, et un moto-ventilateur destiné à créer un flux d'air dans le circuit d'air. L'enceinte cyclonique 30 se trouve sur le trajet du flux d'air et sépare du flux d'air les impuretés aspirées par l'entrée d'air, par effet cinétique.Typically, the cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprises an air circuit formed between the air inlet 21 and the air outlet 22, and a motor fan designed to create an air flow in the air circuit. The cyclonic chamber 30 is in the path of the air flow and separates the air impurity sucked by the air inlet, by kinetic effect.

Un mouvement en hélice est imposé au flux d'air dans l'enceinte cyclonique 30, ce qui permet d'éjecter les impuretés, pour les stocker et recueillir de manière temporaire dans la partie inférieure de l'enceinte cyclonique 30. Typiquement, l'enceinte cyclonique 30 est formée en matière plastique transparente, pour permettre à l'utilisateur de vérifier aisément le niveau des impuretés, afin de vider régulièrement l'enceinte cyclonique 30.A propeller movement is imposed on the flow of air in the cyclone chamber 30, which allows the impurities to be ejected, to temporarily store and collect them in the lower part of the cyclonic enclosure 30. Typically, the cyclonic enclosure 30 is formed of transparent plastic material, to allow the user to easily check the level of impurities, in order to regularly empty the cyclonic chamber 30.

A cet effet, l'enceinte cyclonique 30 formée majoritairement par un corps 33 comprend un couvercle 31 situé en partie inférieure de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 et articulé par rapport au corps 33 selon une liaison pivot d'axe de pivotement 32 comme le montre la figure 3, ce qui permet de vider aisément les impuretés au dessus d'une poubelle par exemple.For this purpose, the cyclone enclosure 30 formed predominantly by a body 33 comprises a cover 31 located in the lower part of the cyclonic chamber 30 and hinged relative to the body 33 in a pivot pivot axis connection 32 as shown in FIG. figure 3 , which makes it easy to empty impurities above a bin, for example.

Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est nullement limitée à ce mode de réalisation donné ici à titre d'exemple. Ainsi, l'enceinte cyclonique 30 pourrait très bien être vidée par le dessus après désolidarisation de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 du reste de l'aspirateur portable cyclonique.Of course, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment given here by way of example. Thus, the cyclonic enclosure 30 could very well be emptied from above after separation of the cyclonic enclosure 30 from the rest of the portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner.

Le corps principal 10 comprend donc le moto-ventilateur, et il comprend aussi une poignée 11 pour offrir une bonne ergonomie d'utilisation, une gâchette de commande 12 pour commander le fonctionnement, et des moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique, ici une batterie 16, pour alimenter le moto ventilateur.The main body 10 thus comprises the motor fan, and it also comprises a handle 11 to provide good ergonomics of use, a control trigger 12 to control the operation, and electrical energy storage means, here a battery 16, to power the motorcycle fan.

Comme représenté figure 1, l'aspirateur portable cyclonique est conçu pour pouvoir être posé sur un support 100 de manière stable. Cependant, l'enceinte cyclonique 30, et en particulier son couvercle 31, est en matière plastique transparente, et des frottements sur le support 100 qui peut être recouvert d'impuretés peuvent rayer le couvercle 31, ce qui altère la qualité perçue. De plus, la liaison entre le corps 33 et le couvercle 31 doit rester étanche et le couvercle 31 doit pouvoir s'ouvrir sans efforts. Des chocs répétés entre le support 100 et le couvercle 31 pourraient altérer ces fonctions d'étanchéité et/ou d'ouverture.As shown figure 1 , the portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner is designed to be placed on a support 100 in a stable manner. However, the cyclonic enclosure 30, and in particular its cover 31, is made of transparent plastic, and friction on the support 100 which can be covered with impurities can scratch the cover 31, which alters the perceived quality. In addition, the connection between the body 33 and the cover 31 must remain sealed and the cover 31 must be able to open without effort. Repeated shocks between the support 100 and the cover 31 could alter these sealing and / or opening functions.

En conséquence, un des aspects de l'invention est de prévoir un espace entre le couvercle 31 et le support 100. En d'autres termes, lorsque l'aspirateur portable cyclonique repose sur un support 100 qui est plan, une distance prédéterminée d est prévue entre la surface inférieure de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 et le support 100, de sorte à éviter les frottements (pour prévenir les rayures) et/ou les chocs (pour préserver les fonctions d'étanchéité et/ou d'ouverture du couvercle 31).Accordingly, one aspect of the invention is to provide a space between the cover 31 and the support 100. In other words, when the cyclonic portable vacuum rests on a support 100 which is plane, a predetermined distance d is provided between the lower surface of the cyclonic enclosure 30 and the support 100, so as to avoid friction (to prevent scratches) and / or shocks (to preserve the sealing and / or opening functions of the lid 31 ).

Autrement dit, le corps principal 10 comprend des moyens d'appui sur sa base (sa face inférieure) qui forment donc un plan d'appui (qui coïncide avec le support 100 plan de la figure 1), et la base de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 est décalée par rapport à ce plan d'appui pour éviter de toucher le support 100 plan.In other words, the main body 10 comprises support means on its base (its lower face) which therefore form a support plane (which coincides with the support 100 plane of the figure 1 ), and the base of the cyclonic chamber 30 is offset relative to the support plane to avoid touching the plane support 100.

La figure 2 représente en détail le décalage de la base de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 par rapport au plan d'appui formé par les moyens d'appui de la base du corps principal 10, et montre ici une distance entre la base de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 qui est croissante à mesure qu'on s'éloigne d'un bord 10a de la base du corps principal 10 qui est adjacent à l'enceinte cyclonique 30. On peut prévoir en alternative une face inférieure de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 parallèle au support 100, ou même une surface quelconque. Cependant, la base de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 (ou au moins son point le plus bas) est toujours décalée par rapport au plan d'appui formé par les moyens d'appui, pour ne pas toucher le support 100 lorsque l'aspirateur portable cyclonique repose sur ce support 100.The figure 2 shows in detail the offset of the base of the cyclone chamber 30 with respect to the support plane formed by the support means of the base of the main body 10, and here shows a distance between the base of the cyclonic chamber 30 which is increasing as one moves away from an edge 10a of the base of the main body 10 which is adjacent to the cyclonic chamber 30. It is possible to provide alternatively a lower face of the cyclone enclosure 30 parallel to the support 100, or even any surface. However, the base of the cyclonic chamber 30 (or at least its lowest point) is always offset with respect to the support plane formed by the means support, so as not to touch the support 100 when the cyclonic portable vacuum rests on this support 100.

Pour garantir une bonne stabilité, la batterie 16 est agencée dans un logement ménagé dans la partie inférieure de la base du corps principal 10. Une paroi de ce logement de la batterie 16 est formée par une surface inférieure principale 19 du corps principal 10. Ainsi, le centre de gravité de l'appareil de la figure 1 (sans accessoires donc) est situé très bas dans le corps principal 10, ce qui permet de ramener dans la position de la figure 1 l'appareil qui serait déséquilibré dans une position représentée figure 6, par simple effet de levier du poids P. On peut aussi noter que sur la figure 6, le bord inférieur de l'enceinte cyclonique 30 opposé au corps principal 10 est en appui sur le support 100, ce qui permet de limiter le basculement et de garantir que l'effet de levier du poids P suffit à ramener l'appareil en position stable.To ensure good stability, the battery 16 is arranged in a housing formed in the lower part of the base of the main body 10. A wall of this housing of the battery 16 is formed by a main lower surface 19 of the main body 10. Thus , the center of gravity of the apparatus of the figure 1 (without accessories therefore) is located very low in the main body 10, which allows to bring back into the position of the figure 1 the device which would be unbalanced in a position represented figure 6 by simply leveraging the weight P. It can also be noted that on the figure 6 , the lower edge of the cyclonic enclosure 30 opposite the main body 10 bears on the support 100, which makes it possible to limit the tilting and to ensure that the leverage of the weight P is sufficient to bring the apparatus back into position stable.

La figure 3 représente une vue de dessous en perspective de l'appareil de la figure 1, où sont représentés les moyens d'appui de la base du corps principal 10, et notamment deux nervures latérales 16a et 16b agencées selon la longueur de la base du corps principal 10, une nervure transversale 17 et des évidements 18 formés dans la surface inférieure principale.The figure 3 represents a perspective bottom view of the device from the figure 1 , wherein are represented the support means of the base of the main body 10, and in particular two lateral ribs 16a and 16b arranged along the length of the base of the main body 10, a transverse rib 17 and recesses 18 formed in the lower surface. main.

Au niveau de la partie de la base du corps principal 10 adjacent à l'enceinte cyclonique 30, la nervure transversale 17 forme un épaulement avec l'enceinte cyclonique 30. On peut envisager que les deux nervures latérales 16a et 16b et la nervure transversale 17 sont en protubérance par rapport à la surface inférieure principale 19 de la base du corps principal 10, et formées en prévoyant des rainures dans l'outillage de fabrication, typiquement un moule d'injection. Pour garantir la stabilité dans le cas représenté, les deux nervures latérales 16a et 16b présentent une pente croissante en direction de l'enceinte cyclonique 30.At the part of the base of the main body 10 adjacent to the cyclonic chamber 30, the transverse rib 17 forms a shoulder with the cyclonic chamber 30. It can be envisaged that the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b and the transverse rib 17 are protuberance with respect to the lower main surface 19 of the base of the main body 10, and formed by providing grooves in the manufacturing tool, typically an injection mold. To guarantee stability in the case shown, the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b have an increasing slope in the direction of the cyclonic enclosure 30.

Pour augmenter la stabilité sur un support 100, on peut prévoir de former les nervures latérales 16a, 16b avec un matériau élastomère souple, tel que de l'EPDM (éthylène-propylène-diène monomère). Un tel matériau limite les chocs, et présente un coefficient de frottement important, ce qui améliore la résistance aux glissements sur un support qui serait incliné par exemple.To increase the stability on a support 100, it is possible to form the lateral ribs 16a, 16b with a flexible elastomeric material, such as EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer). Such a material limits shocks, and has a significant coefficient of friction, which improves the resistance to sliding on a support which would be inclined, for example.

Sur la base du corps principal 10 figure 3, on remarque également un capot 13 qui ferme le logement prévu pour la batterie 16.Based on the main body 10 figure 3 , we also notice a cover 13 which closes the housing provided for the battery 16.

La figure 4 représente un autre point de vue de la surface inférieure principale 19 du corps principal 10, pour montrer les deux nervures latérales 16a et 16b et la nervure transversale 17 sous un autre angle, et notamment la pente croissante des deux nervures latérales 16a et 16b, ainsi que le décrochement entre la nervure transversale 17 et le couvercle 31, ce qui garantit que ce dernier sera à bonne distance du support 100, pour donc éviter les rayures et les chocs sur la surface inférieure de l'enceinte cyclonique 30.The figure 4 represents another point of view of the main lower surface 19 of the main body 10, to show the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b and the transverse rib 17 at another angle, and in particular the increasing slope of the two lateral ribs 16a and 16b, and that the recess between the transverse rib 17 and the cover 31, which ensures that the latter will be at a good distance from the support 100, so to avoid scratches and shocks on the lower surface of the cyclonic chamber 30.

La figure 5 représente l'aspirateur portable cyclonique équipé d'accessoires optionnels, tels qu'un suceur 50 avec un tube prolongateur qui s'accouple avec l'entrée d'air 21. Un tel suceur 50 permet de former avantageusement un aspirateur balai.The figure 5 represents the portable cyclonic vacuum cleaner equipped with optional accessories, such as a nozzle 50 with an extension tube that couples with the air inlet 21. Such a nozzle 50 can advantageously form a vacuum cleaner brush.

On comprendra que diverses modifications et/ou améliorations évidentes pour l'homme du métier peuvent être apportées aux différents modes de réalisation de l'invention décrits dans la présente description sans sortir du cadre de l'invention défini par les revendications annexées.It will be understood that various modifications and / or improvements obvious to those skilled in the art can be made to the various embodiments of the invention described in the present description without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the appended claims.

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Aspirateur portable cyclonique comprenant : - un corps principal (10), - un circuit d'air comprenant une entrée d'air (21) d'aspiration et une sortie d'air (22), - une enceinte cyclonique (30) solidaire du corps principal (10), et agencée pour séparer des impuretés d'un flux d'air parcourant le circuit d'air, dans lequel le corps principal (10) et l'enceinte cyclonique (30) présentent chacun une base,
la base du corps principal (10) comprenant une surface inférieure principale (19) et des moyens d'appui formant un plan d'appui de l'aspirateur pour reposer sur un support (100) plan,
la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30) étant décalée du plan d'appui, de sorte que seuls les moyens d'appui de la base du corps principal (10) reposent sur le support (100) plan, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'appui comprennent deux nervures latérales (16a, 16b) longitudinales agencées de chaque côté de la surface inférieure principale (19) de la base du corps principal (10).Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner comprising: a main body (10), an air circuit comprising a suction air inlet (21) and an air outlet (22), a cyclonic enclosure (30) integral with the main body (10), and arranged to separate impurities from an air flow traversing the air circuit, wherein the main body (10) and the cyclone enclosure (30) each have a base,
the base of the main body (10) comprising a main lower surface (19) and support means forming a support plane of the vacuum cleaner for resting on a plane support (100),
the base of the cyclonic enclosure (30) being offset from the support plane, so that only the support means of the base of the main body (10) rest on the support (100) plane, characterized in that the support means comprise two longitudinal lateral ribs (16a, 16b) arranged on each side of the main lower surface (19) of the base of the main body (10). Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les deux nervures latérales (16a, 16b) longitudinales présentent une pente croissante en direction de l'enceinte cyclonique (30).Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the two longitudinal lateral ribs (16a, 16b) have an increasing slope in the direction of the cyclonic chamber (30). Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 2, dans lequel les moyens d'appui comprennent une nervure transversale (17) agencée entre les deux nervures latérales (16a, 16b) longitudinales, et agencée sur un bord de la surface inférieure principale (19) de la base du corps principal (10) adjacent à l'enceinte cyclonique (30).Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the support means comprise a transverse rib (17) arranged between the two longitudinal lateral ribs (16a, 16b) and arranged on an edge of the lower main surface (19) of the base of the main body (10) adjacent to the cyclone enclosure (30). Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel, lorsque dépourvu de ses accessoires, l'aspirateur présente un centre de gravité localisé dans le corps principal (10).Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, when devoid of its accessories, the vacuum cleaner has a center of gravity located in the main body (10). Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel la base du corps principal (10) forme un épaulement à l'interface avec la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30).Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the base of the main body (10) forms a shoulder at the interface with the base of the cyclone enclosure (30). Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel les moyens d'appui du corps principal (10) comprennent des évidements (18) destinés à venir en regard du support (100) plan lorsque les moyens d'appui de la base du corps principal (10) reposent sur le support (100) plan.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the support means of the main body (10) comprise recesses (18) intended to come opposite the support (100) plane when the support means of the base of the main body (10) rest on the plane support (100). Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel l'enceinte cyclonique (30) comprend un corps (33) et un couvercle (31) articulé sur le corps (33) et formant au moins une portion de la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30).Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cyclonic enclosure (30) comprises a body (33) and a cover (31) hinged to the body (33) and forming at least a portion of the base of the cyclone enclosure (30). Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le couvercle (31) est articulé sur le corps (33) selon une liaison pivot.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to claim 7, wherein the cover (31) is articulated on the body (33) in a pivot connection. Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30) présente une surface inférieure plane sensiblement parallèle au plan d'appui et située à une distance prédéterminée du plan d'appui comprise dans une plage de valeur allant de 3 mm à 15 mm.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the base of the cyclone chamber (30) has a flat bottom surface substantially parallel to the bearing plane and located at a predetermined distance from the support plane included in a range of values ranging from 3 mm to 15 mm. Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30) présente une surface inférieure présentant une distance avec le plan d'appui qui augmente progressivement depuis un bord de la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30) adjacent à la base du corps principal (10) jusqu'à une extrémité libre, ladite extrémité libre étant située à une distance prédéterminée (d) du plan d'appui comprise dans une plage de valeur allant de 4 mm à 15 mm.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the base of the cyclone chamber (30) has a lower surface having a distance with the support plane which increases progressively from an edge of the base of the cyclone enclosure (30) adjacent to the base of the main body (10) to a free end, said free end being located at a predetermined distance (d) from the support plane in a range of from 4 mm to 15 mm. Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, dans lequel le corps principal (10) comprend un logement pour des moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique, tels qu'une batterie (16) et, dans lequel la surface inférieure principale (19) de la base du corps principal (10) forme une paroi inférieure du logement pour les moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the main body (10) comprises a housing for electrical energy storage means, such as a battery (16) and, wherein the main lower surface (19) of the base of the main body (10) forms a bottom wall of the housing for the electrical energy storage means. Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, dans lequel au moins une partie des moyens d'appui est formée avec un matériau élastomère.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein at least a portion of the support means is formed with an elastomeric material. Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, dans lequel la base de l'enceinte cyclonique (30) est formée avec une matière transparente.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the base of the cyclonic chamber (30) is formed with a transparent material. Aspirateur portable cyclonique selon l'une des revendications 1 à 13, comprenant un tube et un suceur (50) amovibles, agencés pour s'accoupler avec le corps principal (10), pour former un aspirateur balai.Cyclonic portable vacuum cleaner according to one of claims 1 to 13, comprising a removable tube and nozzle (50), arranged to mate with the main body (10), to form a vacuum cleaner.
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