EP3698699B1 - Vacuum cleaner equipped with a clamping device for a waste storage container - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to the field of vacuum cleaners making it possible to suck up dust and small-particle waste present on a surface to be cleaned, which can for example be tiles, parquet, laminate, carpet or a rug.
- a vacuum cleaner comprises in known manner a main body; a waste separation and storage device which includes a waste storage container removably mounted on the main body, the waste storage container being switchable between a use position and a removal position and comprising at least an air inlet configured to be connected in a sealed manner with a connecting duct carried by the main body when the waste storage container is in the use position; and a clamping device configured to clamp the waste storage container in the use position.
- the clamping device comprises in particular elastic return means exerting pressure on the waste storage container when the waste storage container occupies the position of use.
- Such a configuration of the clamping device, and in particular of the elastic return means makes the fluidic connection between an air inlet of the waste storage container and a connecting conduit which is carried by the main body and which is fluidically connected difficult to a suction head of the vacuum cleaner, which can substantially impair the sealing of the fluidic connection between the air inlet and the connecting duct and therefore the aeraulic performance of the vacuum cleaner.
- the documents GB2440715A1 , US2004261213A1 and US2002108208 each disclose a vacuum cleaner comprising a main body, a storage container removably mounted on the main body, and a holding device configured to hold the waste storage container in the use position.
- the present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks.
- the technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing a vacuum cleaner which is of simple and economical structure, while ensuring optimum sealing between the waste separation and storage device and the main body.
- the present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner comprising a main body, and a waste separation and storage device which comprises a waste storage container removably mounted on the main body, the waste storage container being able to be tilted between a position of use and a position of removal and comprising at least one air inlet configured to be connected in a sealed manner with a connecting conduit carried by the main body when the waste storage container is in the position of use, the vacuum cleaner further comprising a clamping device configured to clamp the waste storage container in the use position, the clamping device comprising elastic return means exerting pressure on the waste storage container when the waste storage container occupies the use position, characterized in that the waste storage container s comprises at least one lateral stop which, when the waste storage container is moved towards the position of use, cooperates with the main body to form a pivot point about which the waste storage container pivots under the effect of the pressure exerted by the elastic return means so that the air inlet of the waste storage container is forced against the connecting duct.
- Such a configuration of the clamping device and of the waste storage container ensures pivoting of the waste storage container when it is placed on the main body which tends to force the air inlet against the connecting duct, this which ensures optimal positioning of the air inlet relative to the connecting duct and optimal sealing of the fluidic connection between the air inlet and the connecting duct. This results in improved airflow performance for the vacuum cleaner according to this invention.
- the stick vacuum cleaner may further have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.
- the waste storage container is configured to tilt between the use position and the removal position about a tilting axis which is located above the waste storage container when the latter occupies the position of use.
- the tilting axis is substantially horizontal when the vacuum cleaner is in a vertical position.
- the waste storage container is configured to pivot, under the effect of the pressure exerted by the elastic return means, around a pivot axis which is transverse, and for example substantially perpendicular to the tilting axis.
- the clamping device is configured to be placed under the waste storage container when the waste storage container occupies the position of use.
- the pressure exerted by the elastic return means on the waste storage container is oriented upwards when the vacuum cleaner is in a vertical position.
- the elastic return means comprise a clamping part which is movable between a clamping position in which the clamping part exerts pressure on the waste storage container and a release position in which the clamping piece allows tilting of the waste storage container towards the retracted position.
- the clamping piece is mounted on the main body.
- the clamping piece can for example be fixed to the main body, or be movably mounted on the latter.
- the clamping part is fixed on the main body by fastening means, such as screws, allowing easy assembly and disassembly of the clamping part.
- Such a characteristic has the advantage of facilitating the repairability of the product, in particular in the case of breakage of the clamping piece.
- the clamping piece is elastically deformable between the clamping position and the release position.
- the elastic return means are configured such that the clamping part is elastically biased towards the clamping position when it occupies the release position.
- the waste storage container and the clamping piece are configured such that a tilting of the waste storage container from the position of use to the position of removal causes a displacement (and for example a deformation) of the clamping piece from the clamping position to the release position.
- the waste storage container and the main body are configured such that, when the waste storage container is tilted towards the position of use, the lateral stop comes into abutment against the main body before the air inlet is forced against the connecting duct.
- the clamping piece comprises a retaining part configured to cooperate with a mounting portion provided in a lower part of the waste storage container.
- the retaining part has a shape complementary to the mounting portion.
- the retaining part is curved and comprises a concave retaining surface configured to cooperate with the mounting portion.
- the clamping piece comprises a cooperation part configured to cooperate with the mounting portion when the waste storage container is tilted from the retracted position to the use position, so to move the clamping piece into the release position.
- the clamping part is a clamping lug.
- the air inlet is angularly offset from the lateral stop relative to a longitudinal axis of the waste storage container.
- the air inlet is angularly offset from the lateral stop by an offset angle of between 70° and 180°.
- the air inlet and the lateral stop are located substantially at the same distance from a base of the waste storage container.
- the connecting duct extends inside the main body.
- the main body comprises a first half-shell and a second half-shell which are assembled together and which define the connecting duct.
- the vacuum cleaner comprises a suction head which is configured to be in contact with a floor to be cleaned, the connecting conduit being configured to fluidically connect the suction head to the inlet of air from the waste storage container.
- the main body contains a suction device configured to generate a flow of air through the duct link.
- the pressure exerted by the elastic return means on the waste storage container is directed towards the suction device.
- the waste storage container comprises an air discharge opening
- the waste separation and storage device comprises an upper seal carried by the waste storage container and surrounding the air discharge opening, the upper seal being configured to cooperate sealingly with the suction device when the waste storage container is in the position of use.
- the elastic return means are configured to urge the waste storage container towards the suction device so as to constrain the upper seal when the waste storage container is in the position of use.
- the air discharge opening is located in an upper part of the waste storage container.
- the upper seal is an O-ring.
- the suction device comprises a motor housing and a suction motor disposed in the motor housing.
- the motor housing comprises a motor support configured to support the suction motor, and a passage opening provided on the motor support and configured to be fluidly connected to the opening of discharge of air from the waste storage container when the waste storage container is in the use position.
- the upper seal is configured to cooperate in a leaktight manner with the motor casing, and by example with the motor support, when the waste storage container is in the position of use.
- the longitudinal axis of the suction motor is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
- the connecting duct comprises an air outlet opening and a lateral seal surrounding the air outlet opening, the elastic return means being configured such that the air inlet of the waste storage container is forced against the side seal when the waste storage container is in the use position.
- the main body further comprises at least one exhaust opening through which the air flow generated by the suction device is discharged to the outside of the main body.
- the at least one discharge opening is oriented towards the waste storage container.
- the air inlet opens tangentially into the waste storage container.
- the vacuum cleaner comprises a handle, the main body being placed between the handle and the suction head.
- the vacuum cleaner is a broom vacuum cleaner.
- the clamping part is slidably mounted between the clamping position and the release position, and the clamping device further comprises an elastic element, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the clamping piece into the clamping position.
- an elastic element such as a compression spring
- the figure 1 represents a vacuum cleaner 2, and more particularly a stick vacuum cleaner, comprising a main body 3, a handle 4 mechanically connected to the main body 3, and a suction head 5, also called nozzle, which is arranged to be in contact with a floor to be cleaned.
- the handle 4 includes in particular a handle 6 at its upper end.
- the vacuum cleaner 2 further comprises a waste separation and storage device 7 comprising in particular a waste storage container 8 which is removably mounted on the main body 3, and a separator filter 9 housed in the waste storage container.
- the waste storage container 8 is received in a receiving housing 10 delimited by the main body 3, and can be tilted between a position of use (see the figure 3 and 6 ) and a withdrawal position (see figure 5 ) around a tilting axis which is located above the waste storage container 8 when the latter occupies the position of use.
- the tilting axis is substantially horizontal when the vacuum cleaner 2 is in a vertical position.
- the waste storage container 8 more particularly comprises an air inlet 11 which is configured to be connected in a sealed manner with a connecting duct 12 (see the figure 6 ) carried by the main body 3, when the waste storage container 8 is in the position of use.
- the connecting conduit 12 is thus configured to fluidically connect the suction head 5 to the air inlet 11 provided on the waste storage container 8.
- the connecting conduit 12 comprises in particular an air outlet opening 13 which , when the waste storage container 8 occupies the position of use, is located opposite the air inlet 11 and is fluidly connected to the latter.
- the connecting conduit 12 comprises a first conduit portion 12.1 extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle 4, and a second conduit portion 12.2 extending transversely, and for example substantially perpendicular, to the longitudinal axis of handle 4.
- the waste storage container 8 further comprises an air discharge opening 14 (see figure 6 ) located in an upper part of the waste storage container 8, and the waste separation and storage device 7 also comprises an upper seal 15 carried by the waste storage container 8 and surrounding the air discharge opening 14.
- the main body 3 encloses a suction device 16 which comprises a motor casing 17 and a suction motor 18, also called a fan motor, arranged in the motor casing 17 and configured to generate an air flow at the through the suction head 5 and the connecting duct 12.
- the suction device 16 is more particularly arranged in an internal housing 19 defined by the main body 3.
- the main body 3 comprises a first half-shell 3.1 and a second half-shell 3.2 which are assembled to each other, for example by screwing or snap-fastening, and which more particularly define the connecting duct 12 and the housing internal 19.
- the first and second half-shells 3.1, 3.2 are for example assembled together along their peripheries.
- the suction motor 18 includes a fan and an electric motor configured to drive the fan in rotation.
- the longitudinal axis of the suction motor 18 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle 4.
- the vacuum cleaner 2 further comprises a rechargeable battery (not shown in the figures) configured to electrically power the suction motor 18.
- the rechargeable battery can be housed in the main body 3 or in the handle 4.
- the motor housing 17 includes a motor bracket 20 configured to support the vacuum motor 18, and a shroud 21 assembled to the motor bracket 20 and covering the vacuum motor 18.
- the motor housing 17 further includes a passage opening 22 provided on motor mount 20 and configured to be fluidly connected to air discharge opening 14 of waste storage container 8 when waste storage container 8 is in the use position.
- the upper seal 15 is configured to cooperating sealingly with the motor support 20 and to extend around the passage opening 22 when the waste storage container 8 is in the position of use.
- the fairing 21 comprises an air outlet 23 and a protective grille 24 which is located between the air outlet 23 and the suction motor 18.
- the vacuum cleaner 2 also comprises a filtration device 25 disposed in the main body 3 downstream of the suction motor 18.
- the filtration device 25 is mounted on the motor casing 17, and more particularly on the fairing 21. According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 10 , the filtration device 25 is applied against the protective grid 24.
- the suction motor 18 is more particularly configured such that the air flow generated flows through the passage opening 22 provided on the motor support 20 and the air outlet 23, and the filtration device 25 is configured to retain dust particles transported by the flow of air escaping through the air outlet 23.
- the main body 3 further comprises evacuation openings 27 (see the picture 2 ) through which the air flow generated by the suction motor 18 is discharged to the outside of the main body 3.
- the evacuation openings 27 are oriented towards the waste separation and storage device 7.
- the main body 3 and the waste separation and storage device 7 delimit a space 28 into which the evacuation openings 27 open and through which the flow of air discharged outside the main body 3 circulates.
- the vacuum cleaner 2 further comprises a sound absorption element 29 arranged in the main body 3 so as to cover the evacuation openings 27.
- the sound absorption element 29 is advantageously made of porous material, and can for example be an acoustic foam.
- the vacuum cleaner 2 further comprises a clamping device 31 configured to clamp the waste storage container 8 in the use position.
- the clamping device 31 is in particular configured to be arranged under the waste storage container 8 when the latter occupies the position of use.
- the clamping device 31 more particularly comprises elastic return means exerting pressure on the waste storage container 8 when the waste storage container 8 occupies the position of use.
- the elastic return means are configured to urge the waste storage container 8 towards the suction device 16 so as to constrain the upper seal 15 when the waste storage container 8 is in the position of use.
- the elastic return means comprise a clamping part 32, such as a clamping lug, which is fixed to the main body 3 and which is elastically deformable between a clamping position (see in particular the figure 6 ) in which the clamping part 32 exerts pressure on the waste storage container 8 and a release position in which the clamping part 32 allows tilting of the waste storage container 8 towards the retracted position.
- a clamping part 32 such as a clamping lug
- the clamping part 32 is advantageously fixed to the main body 3 by fastening means, such as screws, allowing easy assembly and disassembly of the part in order to facilitate the repairability of the product in the event of breakage of the clamping part 32
- the elastic return means are in particular configured such that the clamping part 32 is elastically biased towards the clamping position when it occupies the release position.
- the waste storage container 8 and the clamping piece 32 are configured such that a tilting of the waste storage container 8 from the position of use to the position of removal causes a deformation of the clamping piece 32 from the clamping position to the release position, and such that a tilting of the waste storage container 8 from the retracted position to the use position causes in a first time a deformation of the clamping part 32 from a rest position to the release position and in a second time a deformation of the clamping part from the release position to the clamping position.
- the clamping part 32 comprises a retaining part 33 configured to cooperate with a mounting portion 34 provided in a lower part of the waste storage container 8.
- the retaining part 33 can for example have a shape complementary to the mounting portion mounting 34.
- the retaining portion 33 is curved and has a concave retaining surface 35 configured to cooperate with the mounting portion 34.
- the clamping part 32 also comprises a cooperation part 36 configured to cooperate with the mounting portion 34 when the waste storage container 8 is tilted from the retracted position to the use position, so as to move the part clamp 32 in the release position.
- the waste storage container 8 further comprises a lateral stop 37 (see the figure 3 and 4 ) which is provided on an outer surface of the waste storage container 8 and which is configured to cooperate with the main body 3.
- the lateral stop 37 is more particularly configured to cooperate with the main body 3 so as to form a pivot point around which the waste storage container 8 pivots under the effect of the pressure exerted by the elastic return means so that the air inlet 11 of the waste storage container 8 is forced against the outlet opening air 13 of the connecting conduit 12, and more particularly against a side seal 38 surrounding the air outlet opening 13.
- Such a configuration of the waste storage container 8 ensures a sealed connection between the inlet of air 11 and the connecting duct 12 when the waste storage container 8 occupies the position of use.
- the waste storage container 8 is configured to pivot, under the effect of the pressure exerted by the elastic return means, around a pivot axis which is transverse, and by example substantially perpendicular to the tilting axis.
- the waste storage container 8 and the main body 3 are configured such that, when tilting the waste storage container 8 towards the position of use, the lateral stop 37 comes into abutment against the body main 3 before the air inlet 11 is forced against the connecting duct 12.
- the air inlet 11 is angularly offset from the lateral stop 37 relative to a longitudinal axis of the waste storage container 8 by an offset angle of between 70° and 180°, and the air inlet 11 and the lateral stop 37 are located substantially at the same distance from the base of the waste storage container 8.
- the suction motor 18 When the suction motor 18 is electrically powered, it establishes a depression in particular in the waste separation and storage device 7 so that air and waste are sucked up by the suction head 5. The air loaded with waste then enters the waste storage container 8 via the connecting pipe 12 and the air inlet 11 which opens tangentially into the waste storage container 8. The air is thus set in rotation and the waste are centrifuged outwards and the majority of this waste is collected by the waste storage container 8.
- Small particle size waste such as fine dust, which will not have been separated by centrifugation or retained by the separating filter 9, follows the flow of air and then goes to the suction motor 18 and the device for filtration 25 where these small particle size wastes are retained.
- the figures 11 and 12 represent a vacuum cleaner 2 according to a second embodiment of the invention which differs from the first embodiment essentially in that the clamping piece 32 is slidably mounted on the main body 3 between the clamping position and the release position, and in that the clamping device 31 further comprises an elastic element 39, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the clamping part 32 into the clamping position.
- an elastic element 39 such as a compression spring
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La présente invention concerne le domaine des aspirateurs permettant d'aspirer des poussières et des déchets de faible granulométrie présents sur une surface à nettoyer, qui peut par exemple être du carrelage, du parquet, du stratifié, de la moquette ou un tapis.The present invention relates to the field of vacuum cleaners making it possible to suck up dust and small-particle waste present on a surface to be cleaned, which can for example be tiles, parquet, laminate, carpet or a rug.
Un aspirateur comporte de façon connue un corps principal ; un dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets qui comprend un récipient de stockage de déchets monté de manière amovible sur le corps principal, le récipient de stockage de déchets pouvant être basculé entre une position d'utilisation et une position de retrait et comprenant au moins une entrée d'air configurée pour être connectée de manière étanche avec un conduit de liaison porté par le corps principal lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est dans la position d'utilisation ; et un dispositif de bridage configuré pour brider le récipient de stockage de déchets dans la position d'utilisation.A vacuum cleaner comprises in known manner a main body; a waste separation and storage device which includes a waste storage container removably mounted on the main body, the waste storage container being switchable between a use position and a removal position and comprising at least an air inlet configured to be connected in a sealed manner with a connecting duct carried by the main body when the waste storage container is in the use position; and a clamping device configured to clamp the waste storage container in the use position.
Le dispositif de bridage comprend notamment des moyens de rappel élastiques exerçant une pression sur le récipient de stockage de déchets lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets occupe la position d'utilisation.The clamping device comprises in particular elastic return means exerting pressure on the waste storage container when the waste storage container occupies the position of use.
Une telle configuration du dispositif de bridage, et notamment des moyens de rappel élastiques, rend malaisé la connexion fluidique entre une entrée d'air du récipient de stockage de déchets et un conduit de liaison qui est porté par le corps principal et qui est relié fluidiquement à une tête de succion de l'aspirateur, ce qui peut nuire sensiblement à l'étanchéité du raccordement fluidique entre l'entrée d'air et le conduit de liaison et donc aux performances aérauliques de l'aspirateur.Such a configuration of the clamping device, and in particular of the elastic return means, makes the fluidic connection between an air inlet of the waste storage container and a connecting conduit which is carried by the main body and which is fluidically connected difficult to a suction head of the vacuum cleaner, which can substantially impair the sealing of the fluidic connection between the air inlet and the connecting duct and therefore the aeraulic performance of the vacuum cleaner.
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La présente invention vise à remédier à tout ou partie de ces inconvénients.The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks.
Le problème technique à la base de l'invention consiste notamment à fournir un aspirateur qui soit de structure simple et économique, tout en assurant une étanchéité optimale entre le dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets et le corps principal.The technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing a vacuum cleaner which is of simple and economical structure, while ensuring optimum sealing between the waste separation and storage device and the main body.
A cet effet, la présente invention concerne un aspirateur comprenant un corps principal, et un dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets qui comprend un récipient de stockage de déchets monté de manière amovible sur le corps principal, le récipient de stockage de déchets pouvant être basculé entre une position d'utilisation et une position de retrait et comprenant au moins une entrée d'air configurée pour être connectée de manière étanche avec un conduit de liaison porté par le corps principal lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est dans la position d'utilisation, l'aspirateur comprenant en outre un dispositif de bridage configuré pour brider le récipient de stockage de déchets dans la position d'utilisation, le dispositif de bridage comprenant des moyens de rappel élastiques exerçant une pression sur le récipient de stockage de déchets lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets occupe la position d'utilisation, caractérisé en ce que le récipient de stockage de déchets comporte au moins une butée latérale qui, lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est déplacé vers la position d'utilisation, coopère avec le corps principal pour former un point de pivot autour duquel le récipient de stockage de déchets pivote sous l'effet de la pression exercée par les moyens de rappel élastiques de manière à ce que l'entrée d'air du récipient de stockage de déchets soit contrainte contre le conduit de liaison.To this end, the present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner comprising a main body, and a waste separation and storage device which comprises a waste storage container removably mounted on the main body, the waste storage container being able to be tilted between a position of use and a position of removal and comprising at least one air inlet configured to be connected in a sealed manner with a connecting conduit carried by the main body when the waste storage container is in the position of use, the vacuum cleaner further comprising a clamping device configured to clamp the waste storage container in the use position, the clamping device comprising elastic return means exerting pressure on the waste storage container when the waste storage container occupies the use position, characterized in that the waste storage container s comprises at least one lateral stop which, when the waste storage container is moved towards the position of use, cooperates with the main body to form a pivot point about which the waste storage container pivots under the effect of the pressure exerted by the elastic return means so that the air inlet of the waste storage container is forced against the connecting duct.
Une telle configuration du dispositif de bridage et du récipient de stockage de déchets assure un pivotement du récipient de stockage de déchets lors de sa mise en place sur le corps principal qui tend à contraindre l'entrée d'air contre le conduit de liaison, ce qui assure un positionnement optimal de l'entrée d'air par rapport au conduit de liaison et une étanchéité optimale du raccordement fluidique entre l'entrée d'air et le conduit de liaison. Il en résulte des performances aérauliques améliorées pour l'aspirateur selon la présente invention.Such a configuration of the clamping device and of the waste storage container ensures pivoting of the waste storage container when it is placed on the main body which tends to force the air inlet against the connecting duct, this which ensures optimal positioning of the air inlet relative to the connecting duct and optimal sealing of the fluidic connection between the air inlet and the connecting duct. This results in improved airflow performance for the vacuum cleaner according to this invention.
L'aspirateur balai peut en outre présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prises seules ou en combinaison.The stick vacuum cleaner may further have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de stockage de déchets est configuré pour basculer entre la position d'utilisation et la position de retrait autour d'un axe de basculement qui est situé au-dessus du récipient de stockage de déchets lorsque ce dernier occupe la position d'utilisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the waste storage container is configured to tilt between the use position and the removal position about a tilting axis which is located above the waste storage container when the latter occupies the position of use.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'axe de basculement est sensiblement horizontal lorsque l'aspirateur est dans une position verticale.According to one embodiment of the invention, the tilting axis is substantially horizontal when the vacuum cleaner is in a vertical position.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de stockage de déchets est configuré pour pivoter, sous l'effet de la pression exercée par les moyens de rappel élastiques, autour d'un axe de pivotement qui est transversal, et par exemple sensiblement perpendiculaire, à l'axe de basculement.According to one embodiment of the invention, the waste storage container is configured to pivot, under the effect of the pressure exerted by the elastic return means, around a pivot axis which is transverse, and for example substantially perpendicular to the tilting axis.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif de bridage est configuré pour être disposé sous le récipient de stockage de déchets lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets occupe la position d'utilisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping device is configured to be placed under the waste storage container when the waste storage container occupies the position of use.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pression exercée par les moyens de rappel élastiques sur le récipient de stockage de déchets est orientée vers le haut lorsque l'aspirateur est dans une position verticale.According to one embodiment of the invention, the pressure exerted by the elastic return means on the waste storage container is oriented upwards when the vacuum cleaner is in a vertical position.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de rappel élastiques comportent une pièce de bridage qui est mobile entre une position de bridage dans laquelle la pièce de bridage exerce une pression sur le récipient de stockage de déchets et une position de libération dans laquelle la pièce de bridage autorise un basculement du récipient de stockage de déchets vers la position de retrait.According to one embodiment of the invention, the elastic return means comprise a clamping part which is movable between a clamping position in which the clamping part exerts pressure on the waste storage container and a release position in which the clamping piece allows tilting of the waste storage container towards the retracted position.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pièce de bridage est montée sur le corps principal. La pièce de bridage peut par exemple être fixée au corps principal, ou être montée mobile sur ce dernier.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping piece is mounted on the main body. The clamping piece can for example be fixed to the main body, or be movably mounted on the latter.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pièce de bridage est fixée sur le corps principal par des moyens de fixations, tels que des vis, permettant un montage et un démontage aisé de la pièce de bridage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping part is fixed on the main body by fastening means, such as screws, allowing easy assembly and disassembly of the clamping part.
Une telle caractéristique présente l'avantage de faciliter la réparabilité du produit, notamment dans le cas d'une casse de la pièce de bridage.Such a characteristic has the advantage of facilitating the repairability of the product, in particular in the case of breakage of the clamping piece.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pièce de bridage est élastiquement déformable entre la position de bridage et la position de libération.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping piece is elastically deformable between the clamping position and the release position.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de rappel élastiques sont configurés de telle sorte que la pièce de bridage est sollicitée élastiquement vers la position de bridage lorsqu'elle occupe la position de libération.According to one embodiment of the invention, the elastic return means are configured such that the clamping part is elastically biased towards the clamping position when it occupies the release position.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de stockage de déchets et la pièce de bridage sont configurés de telle sorte qu'un basculement du récipient de stockage de déchets de la position d'utilisation à la position de retrait provoque un déplacement (et par exemple une déformation) de la pièce de bridage de la position de bridage à la position de libération. Ces dispositions permettent un retrait aisé du récipient de stockage de déchets par une simple action de l'utilisateur par exemple sur une poignée du récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the waste storage container and the clamping piece are configured such that a tilting of the waste storage container from the position of use to the position of removal causes a displacement (and for example a deformation) of the clamping piece from the clamping position to the release position. These provisions allow easy removal of the waste storage container by a simple action of the user, for example on a handle of the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de stockage de déchets et le corps principal sont configurés de telle sorte que, lors d'un basculement du récipient de stockage de déchets vers la position d'utilisation, la butée latérale vient en butée contre le corps principal avant que l'entrée d'air ne soit contrainte contre le conduit de liaison.According to one embodiment of the invention, the waste storage container and the main body are configured such that, when the waste storage container is tilted towards the position of use, the lateral stop comes into abutment against the main body before the air inlet is forced against the connecting duct.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pièce de bridage comporte une partie de retenue configurée pour coopérer avec une portion de montage prévue dans une partie inférieure du récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping piece comprises a retaining part configured to cooperate with a mounting portion provided in a lower part of the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie de retenue présente une forme complémentaire de la portion de montage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the retaining part has a shape complementary to the mounting portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie de retenue est courbée et comporte une surface de retenue concave configurée pour coopérer avec la portion de montage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the retaining part is curved and comprises a concave retaining surface configured to cooperate with the mounting portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pièce de bridage comporte une partie de coopération configurée pour coopérer avec la portion de montage lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est basculé de la position de retrait à la position d'utilisation, de manière à déplacer la pièce de bridage dans la position de libération. Ces dispositions permettent une mise en place aisée du récipient de stockage de déchets par un utilisateur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping piece comprises a cooperation part configured to cooperate with the mounting portion when the waste storage container is tilted from the retracted position to the use position, so to move the clamping piece into the release position. These provisions allow easy installation of the waste storage container by a user.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pièce de bridage est une patte de bridage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping part is a clamping lug.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'entrée d'air est décalée angulairement de la butée latérale par rapport à un axe longitudinal du récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the air inlet is angularly offset from the lateral stop relative to a longitudinal axis of the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'entrée d'air est décalée angulairement de la butée latérale d'un angle de décalage compris entre 70° et 180°.According to one embodiment of the invention, the air inlet is angularly offset from the lateral stop by an offset angle of between 70° and 180°.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'entrée d'air et la butée latérale sont situées sensiblement à une même distance d'une base du récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the air inlet and the lateral stop are located substantially at the same distance from a base of the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le conduit de liaison s'étend à l'intérieur du corps principal.According to one embodiment of the invention, the connecting duct extends inside the main body.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le corps principal comporte une première demi-coquille et une deuxième demi-coquille qui sont assemblées l'une à l'autre et qui définissent le conduit de liaison.According to one embodiment of the invention, the main body comprises a first half-shell and a second half-shell which are assembled together and which define the connecting duct.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'aspirateur comporte une tête de succion qui est configurée pour être en contact avec un sol à nettoyer, le conduit de liaison étant configuré pour relier fluidiquement la tête de succion à l'entrée d'air du récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vacuum cleaner comprises a suction head which is configured to be in contact with a floor to be cleaned, the connecting conduit being configured to fluidically connect the suction head to the inlet of air from the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le corps principal renferme un dispositif d'aspiration configuré pour générer un flux d'air au travers du conduit de liaison.According to one embodiment of the invention, the main body contains a suction device configured to generate a flow of air through the duct link.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pression exercée par les moyens de rappel élastiques sur le récipient de stockage de déchets est orientée vers le dispositif d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the pressure exerted by the elastic return means on the waste storage container is directed towards the suction device.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de stockage de déchets comporte une ouverture de refoulement d'air, et le dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets comporte un joint d'étanchéité supérieur porté par le récipient de stockage de déchets et entourant l'ouverture de refoulement d'air, le joint d'étanchéité supérieur étant configuré pour coopérer de manière étanche avec le dispositif d'aspiration lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est dans la position d'utilisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the waste storage container comprises an air discharge opening, and the waste separation and storage device comprises an upper seal carried by the waste storage container and surrounding the air discharge opening, the upper seal being configured to cooperate sealingly with the suction device when the waste storage container is in the position of use.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les moyens de rappel élastiques sont configurés pour solliciter le récipient de stockage de déchets vers le dispositif d'aspiration de manière à contraindre le joint d'étanchéité supérieur lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est dans la position d'utilisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the elastic return means are configured to urge the waste storage container towards the suction device so as to constrain the upper seal when the waste storage container is in the position of use.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'ouverture de refoulement d'air est située dans une partie supérieure du récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the air discharge opening is located in an upper part of the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le joint d'étanchéité supérieur est un joint torique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the upper seal is an O-ring.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le dispositif d'aspiration comprend un carter de moteur et un moteur d'aspiration disposé dans le carter de moteur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the suction device comprises a motor housing and a suction motor disposed in the motor housing.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le carter de moteur comporte un support de moteur configuré pour supporter le moteur d'aspiration, et une ouverture de passage prévue sur le support de moteur et configurée pour être reliée fluidiquement à l'ouverture de refoulement d'air du récipient de stockage de déchets lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est dans la position d'utilisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the motor housing comprises a motor support configured to support the suction motor, and a passage opening provided on the motor support and configured to be fluidly connected to the opening of discharge of air from the waste storage container when the waste storage container is in the use position.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le joint d'étanchéité supérieur est configuré pour coopérer de manière étanche avec le carter de moteur, et par exemple avec le support de moteur, lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est dans la position d'utilisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the upper seal is configured to cooperate in a leaktight manner with the motor casing, and by example with the motor support, when the waste storage container is in the position of use.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'axe longitudinal du moteur d'aspiration est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal du manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the longitudinal axis of the suction motor is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le conduit de liaison comporte une ouverture de sortie d'air et un joint d'étanchéité latéral entourant l'ouverture de sortie d'air, les moyens de rappel élastiques étant configurés de telle sorte que l'entrée d'air du récipient de stockage de déchets soit contrainte contre le joint d'étanchéité latéral lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets est dans la position d'utilisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the connecting duct comprises an air outlet opening and a lateral seal surrounding the air outlet opening, the elastic return means being configured such that the air inlet of the waste storage container is forced against the side seal when the waste storage container is in the use position.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le corps principal comporte en outre au moins une ouverture d'évacuation à travers laquelle le flux d'air généré par le dispositif d'aspiration est rejeté vers l'extérieur du corps principal.According to one embodiment of the invention, the main body further comprises at least one exhaust opening through which the air flow generated by the suction device is discharged to the outside of the main body.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins une ouverture d'évacuation est orientée vers le récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one discharge opening is oriented towards the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'entrée d'air débouche tangentiellement dans le récipient de stockage de déchets.According to one embodiment of the invention, the air inlet opens tangentially into the waste storage container.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'aspirateur comporte un manche, le corps principal étant disposé entre le manche et la tête de succion.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vacuum cleaner comprises a handle, the main body being placed between the handle and the suction head.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'aspirateur est un aspirateur balai.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vacuum cleaner is a broom vacuum cleaner.
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pièce de bridage est montée coulissante entre la position de bridage et la position de libération, et le dispositif de bridage comporte en outre un élément élastique, tel qu'un ressort de compression, configuré pour solliciter la pièce de bridage dans la position de bridage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the clamping part is slidably mounted between the clamping position and the release position, and the clamping device further comprises an elastic element, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the clamping piece into the clamping position.
L'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés représentant, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, deux formes d'exécution de cet aspirateur.
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figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un aspirateur selon un premier mode de réalisation de la présente invention. - La
figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'un corps principal et d'un dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 . - La
figure 3 est une vue partielle en perspective avant de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 . - La
figure 4 est une vue en perspective arrière du dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets. - La
figure 5 est une vue partielle de côté de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 . - La
figure 6 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 . - La
figure 7 est une vue éclatée en perspective du corps principal de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 . - La
figure 8 est une vue partielle en perspective de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 montrant plus particulièrement un dispositif de bridage fixé sur le corps principal de l'aspirateur. - La
figure 9 est une vue partielle éclatée, en perspective, de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 . - La
figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif d'aspiration de l'aspirateur de lafigure 1 . - La
figure 11 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un aspirateur selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention. - La
figure 12 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'aspirateur de lafigure 11 .
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figure 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to a first embodiment of the present invention. - The
figure 2 is a perspective view of a main body and a waste separation and storage device of the vacuum cleaner of thefigure 1 . - The
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figure 4 is a rear perspective view of the waste separation and storage device. - The
figure 5 is a partial side view of the vacuum cleaner from thefigure 1 . - The
figure 6 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the vacuum cleaner from thefigure 1 . - The
figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the main body of the vacuum cleaner from thefigure 1 . - The
figure 8 is a partial perspective view of the vacuum cleaner from thefigure 1 showing more particularly a clamping device attached to the main body of the vacuum cleaner. - The
figure 9 is a partial exploded view, in perspective, of the vacuum cleaner of thefigure 1 . - The
figure 10 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner suction device from thefigure 1 . - The
figure 11 is a partial perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to a second embodiment of the invention. - The
figure 12 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the vacuum cleaner of thefigure 11 .
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L'aspirateur 2 comporte en outre un dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets 7 comprenant notamment un récipient de stockage de déchets 8 qui est monté de manière amovible sur le corps principal 3, et un filtre séparateur 9 logé dans le récipient de stockage de déchets 8. Le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 est reçu dans un logement de réception 10 délimité par le corps principal 3, et peut être basculé entre une position d'utilisation (voir les
Le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 comprend plus particulièrement une entrée d'air 11 qui est configurée pour être connectée de manière étanche avec un conduit de liaison 12 (voir la
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les
Le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 comporte en outre une ouverture de refoulement d'air 14 (voir la
Comme montré sur les
Comme montré sur la
De façon connue, le moteur d'aspiration 18 comporte un ventilateur et un moteur électrique configuré pour entraîner en rotation le ventilateur. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les
Avantageusement, l'aspirateur 2 comporte en outre une batterie rechargeable (non représentée sur les figures) configurée pour alimenter électriquement le moteur d'aspiration 18. La batterie rechargeable peut être logée dans le corps principal 3 ou dans le manche 4.Advantageously, the
Comme montré plus particulièrement sur la
Comme montré sur la
L'aspirateur 2 comporte également un dispositif de filtration 25 disposé dans le corps principal 3 en aval du moteur d'aspiration 18. Avantageusement, le dispositif de filtration 25 est monté sur le carter de moteur 17, et plus particulièrement sur le carénage 21. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les
Le moteur d'aspiration 18 est plus particulièrement configuré de telle sorte que le flux d'air généré s'écoule au travers de l'ouverture de passage 22 prévue sur le support de moteur 20 et de la sortie d'air 23, et le dispositif de filtration 25 est configuré pour retenir des particules de poussière transportées par le flux d'air s'échappant par la sortie d'air 23.The
Comme montré sur la
Comme montré plus particulièrement sur la
L'aspirateur 2 comporte en outre un élément d'absorption acoustique 29 disposé dans le corps principal 3 de manière à recouvrir les ouvertures d'évacuation 27. L'élément d'absorption acoustique 29 est avantageusement en matériau poreux, et peut par exemple être une mousse acoustique.The
L'aspirateur 2 comprend en outre un dispositif de bridage 31 configuré pour brider le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 dans la position d'utilisation. Le dispositif de bridage 31 est notamment configuré pour être disposé sous le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 lorsque ce dernier occupe la position d'utilisation.The
Le dispositif de bridage 31 comprend plus particulièrement des moyens de rappel élastiques exerçant une pression sur le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 occupe la position d'utilisation. De façon avantageuse, les moyens de rappel élastiques sont configurés pour solliciter le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 vers le dispositif d'aspiration 16 de manière à contraindre le joint d'étanchéité supérieur 15 lorsque le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 est dans la position d'utilisation.The clamping
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les
De façon avantageuse, le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 et la pièce de bridage 32 sont configurés de telle sorte qu'un basculement du récipient de stockage de déchets 8 de la position d'utilisation vers la position de retrait provoque une déformation de la pièce de bridage 32 de la position de bridage à la position de libération, et de telle sorte qu'un basculement du récipient de stockage de déchets 8 de la position de retrait vers la position d'utilisation provoque dans un premier temps une déformation de la pièce de bridage 32 d'une position de repos à la position de libération et dans un deuxième temps une déformation de la pièce de bridage de la position de libération à la position de bridage.Advantageously, the
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les
Le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 comporte de plus une butée latérale 37 (voir les
Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 est configuré pour pivoter, sous l'effet de la pression exercée par les moyens de rappel élastiques, autour d'un axe de pivotement qui est transversal, et par exemple sensiblement perpendiculaire, à l'axe de basculement.According to one embodiment of the invention, the
Avantageusement, le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 et le corps principal 3 sont configurés de telle sorte que, lors d'un basculement du récipient de stockage de déchets 8 vers la position d'utilisation, la butée latérale 37 vient en butée contre le corps principal 3 avant que l'entrée d'air 11 ne soit contrainte contre le conduit de liaison 12.Advantageously, the
Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les
Le fonctionnement de l'aspirateur 2 va maintenant être décrit. Lorsque le moteur d'aspiration 18 est alimenté électriquement, il établit une dépression notamment dans le dispositif de séparation et de stockage de déchets 7 de telle sorte que de l'air et des déchets sont aspirés par la tête de succion 5. L'air chargé de déchets pénètre ensuite dans le récipient de stockage de déchets 8 via le conduit de liaison 12 et l'entrée d'air 11 qui débouche tangentiellement dans le récipient de stockage de déchets 8. L'air est ainsi mis en rotation et les déchets sont centrifugés vers l'extérieur et la majorité de ces déchets est collectée par le récipient de stockage de déchets 8.The operation of the
Les déchets de faible granulométrie, tels que des poussières fines, qui n'auront pas été séparés par centrifugation ou retenus par le filtre séparateur 9, suivent le flux d'air et se dirigent ensuite vers le moteur d'aspiration 18 et le dispositif de filtration 25 où ces déchets de faible granulométrie sont retenus.Small particle size waste, such as fine dust, which will not have been separated by centrifugation or retained by the separating
Ensuite, le flux d'air s'écoule jusque et le long de l'élément d'absorption acoustique 29 avant de s'échapper au travers de ce dernier en direction des ouvertures d'évacuation 27.Then the airflow flows to and along the absorption element acoustic 29 before escaping through the latter in the direction of the
Les
Bien entendu, la présente invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et illustrés qui n'ont été donnés qu'à titre d'exemples. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention.Of course, the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated which have been given by way of examples only. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention.
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- Vacuum cleaner (2) comprising a main body (3), and a waste separation and storage device (7) which comprises a waste storage container (8) removably mounted on the main body (3), the waste storage container (8) could be switched between a usage position and a removal position and comprising at least one air inlet (11) configured to be sealingly connected with a connecting pipe (12) supported by the main body (3) when the waste storage container (8) is in the usage position, the vacuum cleaner (2) further comprising a clamping device (31) configured to clamp the waste storage container (8) in the usage position, the clamping device (31) comprising elastic return means exerting a pressure on the waste storage container (8) when the waste storage container (8) occupies the usage position, characterised in that the waste storage container (8) comprises at least one lateral abutment (37) which, when the waste storage container (8) is moved towards the usage position, engages with the main body (3) to form a pivot point about which the waste storage container (8) pivots under the effect of the pressure exerted by the elastic return means, such that the air inlet (11) of the waste storage container (8) is constrained against the connecting pipe (12).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to claim 1, wherein the elastic return means comprise a clamping part (32) which is movable between a clamping position, wherein the clamping part (32) exerts a pressure on the waste storage container (8) and a release position, wherein the clamping part (32) enables a switching from the waste storage container (8) to the removal position.
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to claim 2, wherein the clamping part (32) is elastically deformable between the clamping position and the release position.
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the waste storage container (8) and the clamping part (32) are configured, such that a switching of the waste storage container (8) from the usage position to the removal position causes a movement of the clamping part (32) from the clamping position to the release position.
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the waste storage container (8) and the main body (3) are configured such that, during a switching of the waste storage container (8) to the usage position, the lateral abutment (37) abuts against the main body (3) before the air inlet (11) is constrained against the connecting pipe (12).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the clamping part (32) comprises a retaining part (33) configured to engage with a mounting portion (34) provided in a lower part of the waste storage container (8).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to claim 6, wherein the retaining part (33) has a complementary shape of the mounting portion (34).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the retaining part (33) is curved and comprises a concave retaining surface (35) configured to engage with the mounting portion (34).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the clamping part (32) comprises an engagement part (36) configured to engage with the mounting portion (34) when the waste storage container (8) is switched from the removal position to the usage position, so as to move the clamping part (32) into the release position.
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the air inlet (11) is angularly offset from the lateral abutment (37) with respect to a longitudinal axis of the waste storage container (8).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the connecting pipe (12) extends inside the main body (3).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the main body (3) comprises a first half-shell (3.1) and a second half-shell (3.2) which are assembled to one another and which define the connecting pipe (12).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, which comprises a suction head (5) which is configured to be in contact with a floor to be cleaned, the connecting pipe (12) being configured to fluidically connect the suction head (5) to the air inlet (11) of the waste storage container (8).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the main body (3) contains a suction device (16) configured to generate an airflow through the connecting pipe (12).
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to claim 14, wherein the waste storage container (8) comprises an air backflow opening (14), and the waste separation and storage device (7) comprises an upper seal (15) supported by the waste storage container (8) and surrounding the air backflow opening (14), the upper seal (15) being configured to sealingly engage with the suction device (16) when the waste storage container (8) is in the usage position.
- Vacuum cleaner (2) according to anyone of claims 1 to 15, wherein the air inlet (11) leads tangentially into the waste storage container (8).
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