EP4098170B1 - Accessory for canister vacuum cleaner provided with a mobile joint cover - Google Patents

Accessory for canister vacuum cleaner provided with a mobile joint cover Download PDF

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EP4098170B1
EP4098170B1 EP22177079.5A EP22177079A EP4098170B1 EP 4098170 B1 EP4098170 B1 EP 4098170B1 EP 22177079 A EP22177079 A EP 22177079A EP 4098170 B1 EP4098170 B1 EP 4098170B1
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Christelle PHILIPPE
Nicolas CORITON
Youenn GARO
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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
    • 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
    • A47L5/36—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
    • A47L5/362—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back of the horizontal type, e.g. canister or sledge type
    • 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
    • A47L5/36—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
    • A47L5/365—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back of the vertical type, e.g. tank or bucket type
    • 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
    • A47L9/24—Hoses or pipes; Hose or pipe couplings
    • A47L9/248—Parts, details or accessories of hoses or pipes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing

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  • the present invention relates more particularly to domestic vacuum cleaners of the sled type making it possible to vacuum up dust and waste present on a surface to be cleaned, which may for example be tiles, parquet, laminate, carpet or a rug.
  • sled type vacuum cleaner reference is made to a vacuum cleaner that can move by rolling on the ground, for example using wheels or casters when the vacuum cleaner is in use.
  • a suction nozzle is generally connected to a vacuum cleaner housing via an accessory comprising a suction tube which is rigid and a suction pipe which is flexible.
  • the user of a canister vacuum cleaner holds the suction nozzle via a gripping handle attached to the suction tube.
  • a vacuum cleaner housing of a canister vacuum cleaner is generally pulled by the user via the gripping handle and the suction pipe, this mode of movement is the origin of the name "canister vacuum cleaner".
  • the term sled vacuum cleaner also covers vacuum cleaners with motorized wheels or casters capable of following the movements of the suction nozzle, the gripping handle or the user.
  • the gripping handle has more particularly the shape of a fork comprising two parallel arms which are spaced from one another and which extend from two sides of the pivot connection.
  • the articulation zone defined by the pivot connection comprises an articulation space in which the second end portion of the suction tube can be moved during movements of the gripping handle between the first and second handle positions.
  • Such an articulation space is conducive to jamming of objects between the two parallel arms which can limit the amplitude of the rotation between the first and second handle positions or even block this rotation. Furthermore, such an articulation space is likely to induce jamming of fingers or a hand between the two parallel arms or even to encourage pinching of a user's fingers during movements of the gripping handle between the first and second sleeve positions. In addition, such articulation space has a negative impact on the aesthetic appearance of the accessory when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position.
  • the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks.
  • the technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular of providing an accessory for a sled type vacuum cleaner which is more reliable and which limits the risk of injury for the user.
  • the accessory further comprises a cover mounted movably, for example on the suction tube, between a covering position in which the cover at least partially covers the articulation zone and a release position in which the cover releases at least partially the articulation zone and allows pivoting of the gripping handle in the second handle position, the accessory being configured such that the cover occupies the covering position when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position and such that a movement of the gripping handle from the first handle position to the second handle position causes a movement of the cover from the covering position to the release position.
  • the articulation zone of the accessory according to the present invention is at least partially covered by a cover, the interactions between the articulation zone and an external body are limited.
  • the risks to see an object interact with the joint so as to block or hinder the joint, in particular by limiting its amplitude of rotation, are significantly reduced.
  • the risks of jamming or pinching of a user's fingers, particularly when the gripping handle pivots relative to the vacuum cleaner tube, are significantly reduced.
  • the presence of the aforementioned cover confers increased reliability and safety of use to the accessory according to the present invention.
  • the presence of the aforementioned cover gives the accessory according to the present invention an improved aesthetic appearance when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position.
  • the accessory may also have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.
  • the cover position of the cover corresponds to a raised position of the cover
  • the release position corresponds to a lowered position of the cover.
  • the cover release position corresponds to a lowered position of the cover inside the suction tube. More precisely, in this release position, the cover is lowered into a housing formed inside the second end portion of the suction tube.
  • the second handle position corresponds to a storage position of the gripping handle in which the main part of the handle is folded, for example at approximately 175°, along the suction tube or against the suction tube.
  • the specific configuration of the cover allows the gripping handle to be located as close as possible to the suction tube when the gripping handle occupies the storage position, and therefore to improve the compactness of the accessory when the gripping handle occupies the storage position.
  • the first handle position corresponds to an unfolded position of the gripping handle in which the main handle part extends substantially parallel to the suction tube.
  • the gripping handle is configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part is inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube.
  • the cover comprises an exterior cover surface which is configured to be flush with at least one adjacent exterior surface of the main handle part when the cover occupies the covering position and the handle grip occupies the first position of the handle.
  • the exterior surface of the cover is configured to be flush with at least one adjacent exterior surface of the suction tube when the cover occupies the covering position and the gripping handle occupies the first position sleeve.
  • the exterior surface of the cover comprises two lateral surface portions which are configured to be flush respectively with two adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube when the cover occupies the covering position.
  • the exterior surface of the cover is configured to be set back from at least one adjacent exterior surface of the suction tube when the cover occupies the release position and the gripping handle occupies the second sleeve position.
  • the two lateral surface portions of the exterior surface of the cover are configured to be recessed respectively with respect to two adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube when the cover occupies the clearance position.
  • the cover is configured to be moved into the release position by an actuation surface provided on the main handle part.
  • the cover and the gripping handle are configured such that a movement of the gripping handle from the first handle position to the second handle position comprises a first movement phase during which the cover is held in the covering position and a second movement phase during which the cover is moved, for example by the gripping handle, from the covering position to the release position.
  • the cover and the gripping handle are configured such that a movement of the cover from the covering position to the release position begins when the gripping handle reaches an intermediate position in which the main handle part is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube at an angle of between 100° and 150°, and for example approximately 135°.
  • the accessory comprises a biasing member configured to bias the cover in the covering position.
  • the cover is pivotally mounted on the suction tube around a pivot axis.
  • the pivot axis is substantially parallel to the articulation axis.
  • the pivot connection is located near one end of the main handle part.
  • the articulation zone comprises an articulation space in which an end portion of the main handle part is movable, the cover at least partially covering the articulation space when the cache occupies the overlap position.
  • the gripping handle is configured to cover at least partially the cover when the gripping handle occupies the second handle position.
  • the main handle part is hingedly mounted on the second end portion of the suction tube via the pivot connection.
  • the second end portion of the suction tube comprises two lateral mounting arms, the main handle part being mounted articulated on the two lateral mounting arms via the connection pivot.
  • the articulation axis is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube.
  • the accessory comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock the gripping handle in the first handle position, the locking mechanism comprising a lock movably mounted on the gripping handle between a position of lock in which the lock is configured to cooperate with a locking element provided on the suction tube so as to lock the gripping handle in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock is configured to release the locking element so as to allow pivoting of the gripping handle between the first and second handle positions.
  • the locking mechanism further comprises an unlocking member which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger, and which is movably mounted on the handle of the gripping between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism being configured such that a movement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock from the locking position to the position release and such that a movement of the unlocking member from the second position to the first position causes a movement of the lock from the release position to the locking position.
  • an unlocking member which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger, and which is movably mounted on the handle of the gripping between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism being configured such that a movement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock from the locking position to the position release and such that a movement of the unlocking member from the second position to the first position causes a movement of the lock from the release position to the
  • the first position of the unlocking member corresponds to a rest position of the unlocking member
  • the second position of the unlocking member corresponds to an unlocking position
  • the locking mechanism comprises a biasing element, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member in the first position.
  • a biasing element such as a compression spring
  • the gripping handle includes a gripping handle that is attached to the main handle portion and that is configured to be grasped by a user.
  • the accessory further comprises a suction pipe which is flexible and which is fluidly connected to the second end portion of the suction tube, the suction pipe being intended to be connected to a suction nozzle provided on a vacuum cleaner housing.
  • the suction pipe is removably connected to the second end portion of the suction tube.
  • the suction tube is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.
  • the gripping handle is telescopic.
  • the vacuum cleaner further comprises a floor cleaning element, such as a suction nozzle, which is fixed, for example in a removable manner, to the first end portion of the suction tube.
  • a floor cleaning element such as a suction nozzle
  • THE figures 1 to 15 represent a sled type vacuum cleaner 1 according to the present invention.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 comprises in particular a vacuum cleaner housing 2, and a suction nozzle 3 arranged on the vacuum cleaner housing 2 and through which waste-carrying air can be sucked into the vacuum cleaner housing 2.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises a suction motor 4 which is disposed in the vacuum cleaner housing 2.
  • the suction motor 4 comprises an electric motor and a fan which is coupled to the electric motor and which is configured to generate a air flow through the suction nozzle 3.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 also includes a floor cleaning element 5, such as a suction nozzle, also known as a suction head.
  • a floor cleaning element 5 such as a suction nozzle, also known as a suction head.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises an accessory 6 comprising a suction tube 7 comprising a first end portion 7.1 to which the floor cleaning element 5 is fixed, for example in a removable manner, and a second portion of end 7.2 opposite the first end portion 7.1.
  • the suction tube 7 is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.
  • the accessory 6 further comprises a suction pipe 8 which is flexible.
  • the suction pipe 8 has a first end which is connected, for example removably, to the suction nozzle 3, and a second end which is connected, for example removably, to the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7.
  • the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 advantageously comprises a connection end 9 which is tubular and to which the second end of the suction pipe 8 is intended to be connected.
  • the suction pipe 8 can for example be provided with a cleaning brush 10 located near the second end of the suction pipe 8.
  • the accessory 6 also includes a gripping handle 11 comprising a main handle portion 12 which is elongated and a gripping handle 13 which is provided at an upper end of the main handle portion 12.
  • the gripping handle 13 is configured to be grasped by a user so as to allow the latter to manipulate the gripping handle 11 and therefore the suction tube 7.
  • the main handle part 12 is mounted articulated on the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 via a pivot connection P which defines a hinge axis A and a hinge zone 14.
  • the articulation zone 14 more particularly comprises an articulation space 14.1 in which an end portion of the main handle part 12 is movable.
  • the pivot connection P is located in the vicinity of one end of the part main handle 12, and the hinge axis A is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7.
  • the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 comprises two lateral mounting arms 15, and the main handle part 12 is mounted articulated on the two lateral mounting arms 15 via the pivot connection P.
  • the lateral mounting arms 15 partly delimit the articulation zone 14.
  • the pivot connection P may for example comprise a hinge pin 16 comprising a central portion extending through a through passage provided on the main handle part 12, and end portions received respectively in receiving housings provided on the side mounting arms 15.
  • the gripping handle 11 is mounted movable relative to the suction tube 7 between a first handle position (see the figures 1 And 7 ), also called unfolded position, in which the main handle part 12 extends substantially parallel to the suction tube 7, and a second handle position (see the figures 5 And 9 ), also called storage position, in which the main part of the handle 12 is folded, for example at approximately 175°, along the suction tube 7 or against the suction tube 7.
  • the gripping handle 11 is also configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions (see the figures 6 And 8 ) located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part 12 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7, for example by an angle of inclination included between 90 and 150°.
  • a user can for example move the gripping handle into one of the intermediate positions in order to be able to easily vacuum up waste located under a low piece of furniture or a bed.
  • the accessory 6 further comprises a cover 17 pivotally mounted on the suction tube 7 around a pivot axis B and between a covering position, which corresponds to a raised position of the cover 17, in which the cover 17 covers at least partially the articulation space 14.1, and a release position, which corresponds to a lowered position of the cover 17, in which the cover 17 at least partially frees the articulation space 14.1 and allows pivoting of the gripping handle 11 in the second handle position.
  • the pivot axis B is substantially parallel to the articulation axis A.
  • the cover 17 is more particularly configured to occupy the covering position when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position, and to occupy the release position when the gripping handle 11 occupies the second handle position. Furthermore, the accessory 6 is configured such that a movement of the gripping handle 11 from the first handle position to the second handle position causes a movement of the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position.
  • the cover 17 and the gripping handle 11 are configured such that a movement of the gripping handle 11 from the first handle position to the second handle position comprises a first phase of movement during which the cover 17 is held in the covering position and a second movement phase during which the cover 17 is moved by the main part of the handle 12, and more particularly by an actuation surface 18 provided on the main part of handle 12, from the recovery position to the release position.
  • the cover 17 and the gripping handle 11 are configured such that a movement of the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position begins only when the gripping handle 11 reaches an intermediate position (see the figure 13 ) in which the main part of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7 at an angle of approximately 135°.
  • the second aforementioned movement phase begins when the gripping handle 11, starting from the first handle position, reaches said intermediate position.
  • the cover 17 comprises an exterior cover surface 19 which is configured to be flush with at least one adjacent exterior surface 20 of the main handle part 12 when the cover 17 occupies the covering position and the gripping handle 11 occupies the first sleeve position.
  • the exterior surface of the cover 19 comprises two lateral surface portions 19.1 which are configured to be flush respectively with two adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube 7 when the cover 17 occupies the covering position.
  • the two lateral surface portions 19.1 of the exterior surface of cover 19 are configured to be set back respectively relative to the two aforementioned adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube 7 when the cover 17 occupies the release position and the gripping handle 11 occupies the second handle position.
  • the cover 17 is lowered into a housing 30 formed inside the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7.
  • the accessory 6 further comprises a biasing member 21, such as a compression spring, which is interposed between the suction tube 7 and the cover 17 and which is configured to bias the cover 17 in the covering position.
  • a biasing member 21 such as a compression spring
  • the accessory 6 further comprises a locking mechanism 22 configured to lock the gripping handle 11 in the first handle position.
  • the locking mechanism 22 comprises a lock 23 slidably mounted on the main handle part 12 between a locking position in which the lock 23 is configured to cooperate with a locking element 24 provided on the suction tube 7 so as to lock the gripping handle 11 in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock 23 is configured to release the locking element 24 so as to to allow pivoting of the gripping handle 11 between the first and second handle positions.
  • the lock 23 more particularly comprises two lateral locking members 25, such as locking lugs, arranged respectively near two lateral edges of the main handle part 12, and the locking element 24 more particularly comprises two locking housings lateral 26, such as locking recesses or locking notches, configured to cooperate respectively with the two lateral locking members 25 when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position and the lock 23 occupies the locking position.
  • the lateral locking members 25 are slidably mounted in a direction of movement D which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12.
  • each side locking housing 26 is provided on a respective side mounting arm 15 and more particularly on an end face of a free end of the respective side mounting arm 15.
  • the main handle part 12 comprises two lateral notches 27 configured to respectively receive the two lateral mounting arms 15 when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position.
  • each lateral locking member 25 is configured to project into a respective lateral notch 27 when the lock 23 occupies the locking position.
  • the locking mechanism 22 further comprises an unlocking member 28, such as an unlocking button, which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger.
  • an unlocking member 28 such as an unlocking button, which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger.
  • the unlocking member 28 is slidably mounted on the main handle part 12 between a first position, called the rest position, and a second position, called the unlocking position.
  • the unlocking member 28 is slidably mounted in a sliding direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of movement D.
  • the lock 23 is fixed to the unlocking member 28.
  • the lock 23 and the unlocking member 28 are made in one piece, and can for example come from molding.
  • the locking mechanism 22 is configured such that a movement of the unlocking member 28 from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock 23 from the locking position to the release position, and in such a way that a movement of the unlocking member 28 from the second position to the first position causes a movement of the lock 23 from the release position to the locking position.
  • the locking mechanism 22 further comprises a biasing element 29, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member 28 in the first position.
  • a biasing element 29 such as a compression spring
  • the user When a user wishes to pivot the gripping handle 11 into the storage position or into an intermediate position in which the main portion of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7, the user unlocks the gripping handle 11 by moving the unlocking member 28 into the second position against the restoring force exerted by the biasing element 29. Such a movement of the unlocking member 28 causes a movement of the lock 23 into the release position , and therefore a movement of the two lateral locking members 25 out of the lateral locking housings 26. The user can then freely pivot the gripping handle 11 relative to the suction tube 7 in such a way. so that the main part of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7 or is folded along the suction tube or against the suction tube 7.
  • each lateral locking member 25 advantageously includes an actuation ramp.
  • Each actuation ramp is more particularly configured to cooperate with the respective lateral mounting arm 15, during pivoting of the gripping handle 11 towards the first handle position, so as to bias the lock 23 towards the release position, and thus allow movement of the gripping handle 11 in the first handle position.
  • THE figures 14 And 15 represent an accessory 6 according to an embodiment of the invention which differs from that represented on the figures 1 to 13 essentially in that the accessory 6 comprises an actuating member, for example flexible or flexible, disposed in the articulation zone 14 and comprising a first end portion fixed to an interior face of the cover 17 and a second portion of end configured to be grasped by the main handle part 12 during movement of the gripping handle 11 from the first handle position to the second handle position, and for example at the start of the second phase of movement of the cover.
  • the actuating member 31 is more particularly configured to move the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position when the gripping handle 11 is moved from the first handle position to the second handle position.
  • the actuating member 31 can for example be a actuation tab.
  • the main handle part 12 could comprise a support member projecting from the exterior surface 20 of the main handle part 12 and configured to cooperate with the edge end of the cover 17 which is located opposite the pivot axis B, the support member being configured to move the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position when the gripping handle 11 is moved from the first stick position to the second stick position.

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La présente invention se rapporte plus particulièrement aux aspirateurs domestiques de type traineaux permettant d'aspirer des poussières et des déchets 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 more particularly to domestic vacuum cleaners of the sled type making it possible to vacuum up dust and waste present on a surface to be cleaned, which may for example be tiles, parquet, laminate, carpet or a rug.

Dans la présente description, par aspirateur de type traineau, il est fait référence à un aspirateur pouvant se déplacer en roulant sur le sol par exemple à l'aide de roues ou roulettes lorsque l'aspirateur est en situation d'usage. Dans un aspirateur traineau, un suceur d'aspiration est généralement connecté à un boîtier d'aspirateur via un accessoire comportant un tube d'aspiration qui est rigide et un tuyau d'aspiration qui est flexible. Lors d'une opération de nettoyage, l'utilisateur d'un aspirateur traineau tient le suceur d'aspiration via un manche de préhension fixé au tube d'aspiration. Un boîtier d'aspirateur d'un aspirateur traineau est généralement tiré par l'utilisateur via le manche de préhension et le tuyau d'aspiration, ce mode de déplacement est à l'origine de l'appellation « aspirateur traineau ». L'appellation aspirateur traineau couvre aussi des aspirateurs à roues ou roulettes motorisés et capables de suivre les déplacements du suceur d'aspiration, du manche de préhension ou de l'utilisateur.In the present description, by sled type vacuum cleaner, reference is made to a vacuum cleaner that can move by rolling on the ground, for example using wheels or casters when the vacuum cleaner is in use. In a canister vacuum cleaner, a suction nozzle is generally connected to a vacuum cleaner housing via an accessory comprising a suction tube which is rigid and a suction pipe which is flexible. During a cleaning operation, the user of a canister vacuum cleaner holds the suction nozzle via a gripping handle attached to the suction tube. A vacuum cleaner housing of a canister vacuum cleaner is generally pulled by the user via the gripping handle and the suction pipe, this mode of movement is the origin of the name "canister vacuum cleaner". The term sled vacuum cleaner also covers vacuum cleaners with motorized wheels or casters capable of following the movements of the suction nozzle, the gripping handle or the user.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Le document EP2928351 divulgue un accessoire pour aspirateur de type traineau, comprenant :

  • un tube d'aspiration comprenant une première portion d'extrémité à laquelle est destinée à être fixée un élément de nettoyage de sol, et une deuxième portion d'extrémité opposée à la première portion d'extrémité et destinée à être reliée fluidiquement à un embout d'aspiration prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur, et
  • un manche de préhension comprenant une partie principale de manche qui est allongée, le manche de préhension étant monté articulé sur le tube d'aspiration par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison pivot définissant un axe d'articulation et une zone d'articulation, le manche de préhension étant monté mobile par rapport au tube d'aspiration entre une première position de manche dans laquelle la partie principale de manche s'étend sensiblement parallèlement au tube d'aspiration et une deuxième position de manche dans laquelle la partie principale de manche est repliée contre le tube d'aspiration.
The document EP2928351 discloses an accessory for a sled type vacuum cleaner, comprising:
  • a suction tube comprising a first end portion to which a floor cleaning element is intended to be attached, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion and intended to be connected fluidly to a suction tip provided on a vacuum cleaner housing, and
  • a gripping handle comprising a main handle part which is elongated, the gripping handle being mounted articulated on the suction tube via a pivot connection defining an articulation axis and an articulation zone, the gripping handle being mounted movable relative to the suction tube between a first handle position in which the main handle part extends substantially parallel to the suction tube and a second handle position in which the main handle part is folded against the suction tube.

Le manche de préhension a plus particulièrement la forme d'une fourche comprenant deux bras parallèles qui sont espacés l'un de l'autre et qui s'étendent à partir de deux côtés de la liaison pivot. Ainsi, la zone d'articulation définie par la liaison pivot comporte un espace d'articulation dans lequel est déplaçable la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration lors des déplacements du manche de préhension entre les première et deuxième positions de manche.The gripping handle has more particularly the shape of a fork comprising two parallel arms which are spaced from one another and which extend from two sides of the pivot connection. Thus, the articulation zone defined by the pivot connection comprises an articulation space in which the second end portion of the suction tube can be moved during movements of the gripping handle between the first and second handle positions.

La présence d'un tel espace d'articulation est propice à des coincements d'objets entre les deux bras parallèles qui peuvent limiter l'amplitude de la rotation entre les première et deuxième positions de manche voire bloquer cette rotation. Par ailleurs, un tel espace d'articulation est susceptible d'induire des coincements de doigts ou d'une main entre les deux bras parallèles voire de favoriser des pincements des doigts d'un utilisateur lors des déplacements du manche de préhension entre les première et deuxième positions de manche. De plus, un tel espace d'articulation a un impact négatif sur l'aspect esthétique de l'accessoire lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche.The presence of such an articulation space is conducive to jamming of objects between the two parallel arms which can limit the amplitude of the rotation between the first and second handle positions or even block this rotation. Furthermore, such an articulation space is likely to induce jamming of fingers or a hand between the two parallel arms or even to encourage pinching of a user's fingers during movements of the gripping handle between the first and second sleeve positions. In addition, such articulation space has a negative impact on the aesthetic appearance of the accessory when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

La présente invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients.The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks.

Le problème technique à la base de l'invention consiste notamment à fournir un accessoire pour aspirateur de type traineau qui soit plus fiable et qui limite les risques de blessures pour l'utilisateur.The technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular of providing an accessory for a sled type vacuum cleaner which is more reliable and which limits the risk of injury for the user.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un accessoire pour aspirateur de type traineau, comprenant :

  • un tube d'aspiration comprenant une première portion d'extrémité à laquelle est destinée à être fixée un élément de nettoyage de sol, et une deuxième portion d'extrémité opposée à la première portion d'extrémité et destinée à être reliée fluidiquement à un embout d'aspiration prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur,
  • un manche de préhension comprenant une partie principale de manche qui est allongée, le manche de préhension étant monté articulé sur le tube d'aspiration par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison pivot définissant un axe d'articulation et une zone d'articulation, le manche de préhension étant monté mobile par rapport au tube d'aspiration entre une première position de manche et une deuxième position de manche.
To this end, the subject of the invention is an accessory for a sled-type vacuum cleaner, comprising:
  • a suction tube comprising a first end portion to which a floor cleaning element is intended to be attached, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion and intended to be fluidly connected to a nozzle suction provided on a vacuum cleaner housing,
  • a gripping handle comprising a main handle part which is elongated, the gripping handle being mounted articulated on the suction tube via a pivot connection defining an articulation axis and an articulation zone, the gripping handle being mounted movable relative to the suction tube between a first handle position and a second handle position.

L'accessoire comporte en outre un cache monté mobile, par exemple sur le tube d'aspiration, entre une position de recouvrement dans laquelle le cache recouvre au moins partiellement la zone d'articulation et une position de dégagement dans laquelle le cache libère au moins partiellement la zone d'articulation et autorise un pivotement du manche de préhension dans la deuxième position de manche, l'accessoire étant configuré de telle sorte que le cache occupe la position de recouvrement lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche et de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du manche de préhension de la première position de manche à la deuxième position de manche entraîne un déplacement du cache de la position de recouvrement à la position de dégagement.The accessory further comprises a cover mounted movably, for example on the suction tube, between a covering position in which the cover at least partially covers the articulation zone and a release position in which the cover releases at least partially the articulation zone and allows pivoting of the gripping handle in the second handle position, the accessory being configured such that the cover occupies the covering position when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position and such that a movement of the gripping handle from the first handle position to the second handle position causes a movement of the cover from the covering position to the release position.

Etant donné que la zone d'articulation de l'accessoire selon la présente invention est au moins partiellement recouverte par un cache, les interactions entre la zone d'articulation et un corps extérieur sont limitées. Ainsi, les risques de voir un objet interagir avec l'articulation de sorte à bloquer ou gêner l'articulation, notamment en limitant son amplitude de rotation, sont sensiblement réduits. Par ailleurs, grâce à ce cache, les risques de coincement ou pincement des doigts d'un utilisateur, lors notamment des pivotements du manche de préhension par rapport au tube d'aspirateur, sont sensiblement réduits. Ainsi, la présence du cache précité confère une fiabilité et une sécurité d'utilisation accrue à l'accessoire selon la présente invention.Since the articulation zone of the accessory according to the present invention is at least partially covered by a cover, the interactions between the articulation zone and an external body are limited. Thus, the risks to see an object interact with the joint so as to block or hinder the joint, in particular by limiting its amplitude of rotation, are significantly reduced. Furthermore, thanks to this cover, the risks of jamming or pinching of a user's fingers, particularly when the gripping handle pivots relative to the vacuum cleaner tube, are significantly reduced. Thus, the presence of the aforementioned cover confers increased reliability and safety of use to the accessory according to the present invention.

De plus, la présence du cache précité confère à l'accessoire selon la présente invention un aspect esthétique amélioré lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche.In addition, the presence of the aforementioned cover gives the accessory according to the present invention an improved aesthetic appearance when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position.

L'accessoire peut en outre présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prises seules ou en combinaison.The accessory may also have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la position de recouvrement du cache correspond à une position relevée du cache, et la position de dégagement correspond à une position abaissée du cache. Avantageusement, la position de dégagement du cache correspond à une position abaissée du cache à l'intérieur du tube d'aspiration. Plus précisément, dans cette position de dégagement, le cache est abaissé dans un logement formé à l'intérieur de la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the cover position of the cover corresponds to a raised position of the cover, and the release position corresponds to a lowered position of the cover. Advantageously, the cover release position corresponds to a lowered position of the cover inside the suction tube. More precisely, in this release position, the cover is lowered into a housing formed inside the second end portion of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la deuxième position de manche correspond à une position de rangement du manche de préhension dans laquelle la partie principale de manche est repliée, par exemple à environ 175°, le long du tube d'aspiration ou contre le tube d'aspiration. La configuration spécifique du cache permet au manche de préhension d'être situé au plus proche du tube d'aspiration lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la position de rangement, et donc d'améliorer la compacité de l'accessoire lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la position de rangement.According to one embodiment of the invention, the second handle position corresponds to a storage position of the gripping handle in which the main part of the handle is folded, for example at approximately 175°, along the suction tube or against the suction tube. The specific configuration of the cover allows the gripping handle to be located as close as possible to the suction tube when the gripping handle occupies the storage position, and therefore to improve the compactness of the accessory when the gripping handle occupies the storage position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la première position de manche correspond à une position dépliée du manche de préhension dans laquelle la partie principale de manche s'étend sensiblement parallèlement au tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the first handle position corresponds to an unfolded position of the gripping handle in which the main handle part extends substantially parallel to the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension est configuré pour occuper une pluralité de positions intermédiaires situées entre la première position de manche et la deuxième position de manche et dans chacune desquelles la partie principale de manche est inclinée par rapport à un axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the gripping handle is configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part is inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le cache comporte une surface extérieure de cache qui est configurée pour être affleurante avec au moins une surface extérieure adjacente de la partie principale de manche lorsque le cache occupe la position de recouvrement et que le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche. Ces dispositions améliorent encore l'aspect esthétique de l'accessoire lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche, et augmentent encore la sécurité d'utilisation de l'accessoire.According to one embodiment of the invention, the cover comprises an exterior cover surface which is configured to be flush with at least one adjacent exterior surface of the main handle part when the cover occupies the covering position and the handle grip occupies the first position of the handle. These provisions further improve the aesthetic appearance of the accessory when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position, and further increase the safety of use of the accessory.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la surface extérieure de cache est configurée pour être affleurante avec au moins une surface extérieure adjacente de tube d'aspiration lorsque le cache occupe la position de recouvrement et que le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the exterior surface of the cover is configured to be flush with at least one adjacent exterior surface of the suction tube when the cover occupies the covering position and the gripping handle occupies the first position sleeve.

De façon avantageuse, la surface extérieure de cache comporte deux portions de surface latérales qui sont configurées pour être affleurantes respectivement avec deux surfaces extérieures adjacentes du tube d'aspiration lorsque le cache occupe la position de recouvrement.Advantageously, the exterior surface of the cover comprises two lateral surface portions which are configured to be flush respectively with two adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube when the cover occupies the covering position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la surface extérieure de cache est configurée pour être en retrait d'au moins une surface extérieure adjacente du tube d'aspiration lorsque le cache occupe la position de dégagement et que le manche de préhension occupe la deuxième position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the exterior surface of the cover is configured to be set back from at least one adjacent exterior surface of the suction tube when the cover occupies the release position and the gripping handle occupies the second sleeve position.

De façon avantageuse, les deux portions de surface latérales de la surface extérieure de cache sont configurées pour être en retrait respectivement par rapport à deux surfaces extérieures adjacentes du tube d'aspiration lorsque le cache occupe la position de dégagement.Advantageously, the two lateral surface portions of the exterior surface of the cover are configured to be recessed respectively with respect to two adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube when the cover occupies the clearance position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le cache est configuré pour être déplacé dans la position de dégagement par une surface d'actionnement prévue sur la partie principale de manche. Ces dispositions permettent de simplifier la conception de l'accessoire, et donc de limiter l'impact de la présence du cache sur les coûts de fabrication de l'accessoire.According to one embodiment of the invention, the cover is configured to be moved into the release position by an actuation surface provided on the main handle part. These provisions make it possible to simplify the design of the accessory, and therefore to limit the impact of the presence of the cover on the manufacturing costs of the accessory.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le cache et le manche de préhension sont configurés de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du manche de préhension de la première position de manche à la deuxième position de manche comporte une première phase de déplacement durant laquelle le cache est maintenu dans la position de recouvrement et une deuxième phase de déplacement durant laquelle le cache est déplacé, par exemple par le manche de préhension, de la position de recouvrement à la position de dégagement. Ces dispositions permettent d'augmenter encore la sécurité d'utilisation de l'accessoire selon la présente invention.According to one embodiment of the invention, the cover and the gripping handle are configured such that a movement of the gripping handle from the first handle position to the second handle position comprises a first movement phase during which the cover is held in the covering position and a second movement phase during which the cover is moved, for example by the gripping handle, from the covering position to the release position. These arrangements make it possible to further increase the safety of use of the accessory according to the present invention.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le cache et le manche de préhension sont configurés de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du cache de la position de recouvrement vers la position de dégagement débute lorsque le manche de préhension atteint une position intermédiaire dans laquelle la partie principale de manche est inclinée par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration d'un angle compris entre 100° et 150°, et par exemple d'environ 135°.According to one embodiment of the invention, the cover and the gripping handle are configured such that a movement of the cover from the covering position to the release position begins when the gripping handle reaches an intermediate position in which the main handle part is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube at an angle of between 100° and 150°, and for example approximately 135°.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire comporte un organe de sollicitation configuré pour solliciter le cache dans la position de recouvrement. Ces dispositions permettent d'assurer un déplacement automatique du cache vers la position de recouvrement lorsque le manche de préhension est pivoté vers la première position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the accessory comprises a biasing member configured to bias the cover in the covering position. These arrangements ensure automatic movement of the cover towards the covering position when the handle grip is pivoted to the first handle position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le cache est monté pivotant sur le tube d'aspiration autour d'un axe de pivotement. De façon avantageuse, l'axe de pivotement est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe d'articulation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the cover is pivotally mounted on the suction tube around a pivot axis. Advantageously, the pivot axis is substantially parallel to the articulation axis.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la liaison pivot est située au voisinage d'une extrémité de la partie principale de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the pivot connection is located near one end of the main handle part.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la zone d'articulation comporte un espace d'articulation dans lequel est déplaçable une portion d'extrémité de la partie principale de manche, le cache recouvrant au moins partiellement l'espace d'articulation lorsque le cache occupe la position de recouvrement.According to one embodiment of the invention, the articulation zone comprises an articulation space in which an end portion of the main handle part is movable, the cover at least partially covering the articulation space when the cache occupies the overlap position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension est configuré pour recouvrir au moins en partie le cache lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la deuxième position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the gripping handle is configured to cover at least partially the cover when the gripping handle occupies the second handle position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie principale de manche est montée articulée sur la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration par l'intermédiaire de la liaison pivot.According to one embodiment of the invention, the main handle part is hingedly mounted on the second end portion of the suction tube via the pivot connection.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration comporte deux bras de montage latéraux, la partie principale de manche étant montée articulée sur les deux bras de montage latéraux par l'intermédiaire de la liaison pivot.According to one embodiment of the invention, the second end portion of the suction tube comprises two lateral mounting arms, the main handle part being mounted articulated on the two lateral mounting arms via the connection pivot.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'axe d'articulation est sensiblement perpendiculaire à un axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the articulation axis is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire comprend un mécanisme de verrouillage configuré pour verrouiller le manche de préhension dans la première position de manche, le mécanisme de verrouillage comportant un verrou monté mobile sur le manche de préhension entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le verrou est configuré pour coopérer avec un élément de verrouillage prévu sur le tube d'aspiration de manière à verrouiller le manche de préhension dans la première position de manche, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou est configuré pour libérer l'élément de verrouillage de manière à autoriser un pivotement du manche de préhension entre les première et deuxième positions de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the accessory comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock the gripping handle in the first handle position, the locking mechanism comprising a lock movably mounted on the gripping handle between a position of lock in which the lock is configured to cooperate with a locking element provided on the suction tube so as to lock the gripping handle in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock is configured to release the locking element so as to allow pivoting of the gripping handle between the first and second handle positions.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le mécanisme de verrouillage comporte en outre un organe de déverrouillage qui est configuré pour être actionné par un utilisateur, par exemple par un doigt d'un utilisateur, et qui est monté mobile sur le manche de préhension entre une première position et une deuxième position, le mécanisme de verrouillage étant configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage de la première position à la deuxième position entraîne un déplacement du verrou de la position de verrouillage à la position de libération et de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage de la deuxième position à la première position entraîne un déplacement du verrou de la position de libération à la position de verrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism further comprises an unlocking member which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger, and which is movably mounted on the handle of the gripping between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism being configured such that a movement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock from the locking position to the position release and such that a movement of the unlocking member from the second position to the first position causes a movement of the lock from the release position to the locking position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la première position de l'organe de déverrouillage correspond à une position de repos de l'organe de déverrouillage, et la deuxième position de l'organe de déverrouillage correspond à une position de déverrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the first position of the unlocking member corresponds to a rest position of the unlocking member, and the second position of the unlocking member corresponds to an unlocking position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le mécanisme de verrouillage comporte un élément de sollicitation, tel qu'un ressort de compression, configuré pour solliciter l'organe de déverrouillage dans la première position.According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism comprises a biasing element, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member in the first position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension comprend une poignée de préhension qui est fixée à la partie principale de manche et qui est configurée pour être saisie par un utilisateur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the gripping handle includes a gripping handle that is attached to the main handle portion and that is configured to be grasped by a user.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire comporte en outre un tuyau d'aspiration qui est flexible et qui est raccordé fluidiquement à la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration, le tuyau d'aspiration étant destiné à être raccordé à un embout d'aspiration prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the accessory further comprises a suction pipe which is flexible and which is fluidly connected to the second end portion of the suction tube, the suction pipe being intended to be connected to a suction nozzle provided on a vacuum cleaner housing.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le tuyau d'aspiration est raccordé de manière amovible à la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the suction pipe is removably connected to the second end portion of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le tube d'aspiration est rigide, et peut par exemple être télescopique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the suction tube is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension est télescopique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the gripping handle is telescopic.

La présente invention concerne en outre un aspirateur de type traineau comprenant :

  • un boîtier d'aspirateur,
  • un embout d'aspiration disposé sur le boîtier d'aspirateur et par lequel de l'air transportant des déchets peut être aspiré dans le boîtier d'aspirateur,
  • un moteur d'aspiration qui est disposé dans le boîtier d'aspirateur et qui est configuré pour générer un flux d'air au travers de l'embout d'aspiration, et
  • un accessoire selon la présente invention dont la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration est reliée fluidiquement à l'embout d'aspiration.
The present invention further relates to a sled type vacuum cleaner comprising:
  • a vacuum cleaner box,
  • a suction nozzle arranged on the vacuum cleaner housing and through which waste-carrying air can be sucked into the vacuum cleaner housing,
  • a suction motor which is disposed in the vacuum cleaner housing and which is configured to generate an air flow through the suction tip, and
  • an accessory according to the present invention whose second end portion of the suction tube is fluidly connected to the suction tip.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'aspirateur comporte en outre un élément de nettoyage de sol, tel qu'un suceur d'aspiration, qui est fixé, par exemple de manière amovible, à la première portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vacuum cleaner further comprises a floor cleaning element, such as a suction nozzle, which is fixed, for example in a removable manner, to the first end portion of the suction tube.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of the figures

On comprendra mieux les buts, aspects et avantages de la présente invention, d'après la description donnée ci-après d'un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention présenté à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un aspirateur selon la présente invention ;
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un ensemble d'aspiration de l'aspirateur de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 3 est une vue de dessus d'un accessoire appartenant à l'aspirateur de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 4 est une vue partielle de côté de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant un manche de préhension en position dépliée ;
  • La figure 5 est une vue partielle de côté de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position de rangement ;
  • La figure 6 est une vue partielle de côté de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 7 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position dépliée ;
  • La figure 8 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 9 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position de rangement ;
  • La figure 10 est une vue partielle en perspective en coupe de l'accessoire de la figure 3 ;
  • La figure 11 est une vue partielle en perspective avant de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position dépliée ;
  • La figure 12 est une vue partielle en perspective avant de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension dans une position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 13 est une vue partielle en perspective avant de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension dans une position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 14 est une vue partielle en perspective arrière d'un accessoire selon une variante de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • La figure 15 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de l'accessoire de la figure 14.
We will better understand the goals, aspects and advantages of this invention, according to the description given below of a particular embodiment of the invention presented by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • There figure 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to the present invention;
  • There figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a suction assembly of the vacuum cleaner of the figure 1 ;
  • There Figure 3 is a top view of an accessory belonging to the vacuum cleaner of the figure 1 ;
  • There figure 4 is a partial side view of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing a gripping handle in the unfolded position;
  • There figure 5 is a partial side view of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the gripping handle in the stowed position;
  • There Figure 6 is a partial side view of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the grip handle in intermediate position;
  • There Figure 7 is a partial view in longitudinal section of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the gripping handle in the unfolded position;
  • There figure 8 is a partial view in longitudinal section of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the grip handle in intermediate position;
  • There Figure 9 is a partial view in longitudinal section of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the gripping handle in the stowed position;
  • There Figure 10 is a partial perspective view in section of the accessory of the Figure 3 ;
  • There Figure 11 is a partial front perspective view of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the gripping handle in the unfolded position;
  • There Figure 12 is a partial front perspective view of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the grip handle in an intermediate position;
  • There Figure 13 is a partial front perspective view of the accessory of the Figure 3 showing the grip handle in an intermediate position;
  • There Figure 14 is a partial rear perspective view of an accessory according to a variant embodiment of the invention;
  • There Figure 15 is a longitudinal sectional view of the accessory of the Figure 14 .

Description détailléedetailed description

Seuls les éléments nécessaires à la compréhension de l'invention sont représentés. Pour faciliter la lecture des dessins, les mêmes éléments portent les mêmes références d'une figure à l'autre.Only the elements necessary for understanding the invention are represented. To make the drawings easier to read, the same elements carry the same references from one figure to another.

Les figures 1 à 15 représentent un aspirateur 1 de type traineau selon la présente invention.THE figures 1 to 15 represent a sled type vacuum cleaner 1 according to the present invention.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend notamment un boîtier d'aspirateur 2, et un embout d'aspiration 3 disposé sur le boîtier d'aspirateur 2 et par lequel de l'air transportant des déchets peut être aspiré dans le boîtier d'aspirateur 2.The vacuum cleaner 1 comprises in particular a vacuum cleaner housing 2, and a suction nozzle 3 arranged on the vacuum cleaner housing 2 and through which waste-carrying air can be sucked into the vacuum cleaner housing 2.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend en outre un moteur d'aspiration 4 qui est disposé dans le boîtier d'aspirateur 2. Le moteur d'aspiration 4 comporte un moteur électrique et un ventilateur qui est couplé au moteur électrique et qui est configuré pour générer un flux d'air au travers de l'embout d'aspiration 3.The vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises a suction motor 4 which is disposed in the vacuum cleaner housing 2. The suction motor 4 comprises an electric motor and a fan which is coupled to the electric motor and which is configured to generate a air flow through the suction nozzle 3.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend également un élément de nettoyage de sol 5, tel qu'un suceur d'aspiration, également connu sous le nom de tête d'aspiration.The vacuum cleaner 1 also includes a floor cleaning element 5, such as a suction nozzle, also known as a suction head.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend de plus un accessoire 6 comprenant un tube d'aspiration 7 comprenant une première portion d'extrémité 7.1 à laquelle est fixée, par exemple de manière amovible, l'élément de nettoyage de sol 5, et une deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 opposée à la première portion d'extrémité 7.1. De façon avantageuse, le tube d'aspiration 7 est rigide, et peut par exemple être télescopique.The vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises an accessory 6 comprising a suction tube 7 comprising a first end portion 7.1 to which the floor cleaning element 5 is fixed, for example in a removable manner, and a second portion of end 7.2 opposite the first end portion 7.1. Advantageously, the suction tube 7 is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.

L'accessoire 6 comprend de plus un tuyau d'aspiration 8 qui est flexible. Le tuyau d'aspiration 8 comporte une première extrémité qui est raccordée, par exemple de manière amovible, à l'embout d'aspiration 3, et une deuxième extrémité qui est raccordée, par exemple de manière amovible, à la deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7. La deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7 comporte de façon avantageuse un embout de raccordement 9 qui est tubulaire et auquel est destinée à être raccordée la deuxième extrémité du tuyau d'aspiration 8. Le tuyau d'aspiration 8 peut par exemple être pourvu d'une brosse de nettoyage 10 située à proximité de la deuxième extrémité du tuyau d'aspiration 8.The accessory 6 further comprises a suction pipe 8 which is flexible. The suction pipe 8 has a first end which is connected, for example removably, to the suction nozzle 3, and a second end which is connected, for example removably, to the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7. The second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 advantageously comprises a connection end 9 which is tubular and to which the second end of the suction pipe 8 is intended to be connected. The suction pipe 8 can for example be provided with a cleaning brush 10 located near the second end of the suction pipe 8.

L'accessoire 6 comprend également un manche de préhension 11 comprenant une partie principale de manche 12 qui est allongée et une poignée de préhension 13 qui est prévue à une extrémité supérieure de la partie principale de manche 12. La poignée de préhension 13 est configurée pour être saisie par un utilisateur de manière à permettre à ce dernier de manipuler le manche de préhension 11 et donc le tube d'aspiration 7.The accessory 6 also includes a gripping handle 11 comprising a main handle portion 12 which is elongated and a gripping handle 13 which is provided at an upper end of the main handle portion 12. The gripping handle 13 is configured to be grasped by a user so as to allow the latter to manipulate the gripping handle 11 and therefore the suction tube 7.

La partie principale de manche 12 est montée articulée sur la deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7 par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison pivot P qui définit un axe d'articulation A et une zone d'articulation 14. La zone d'articulation 14 comporte plus particulièrement un espace d'articulation 14.1 dans lequel est déplaçable une portion d'extrémité de la partie principale de manche 12. De façon avantageuse, la liaison pivot P est située au voisinage d'une extrémité de la partie principale de manche 12, et l'axe d'articulation A est sensiblement perpendiculaire à un axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration 7.The main handle part 12 is mounted articulated on the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 via a pivot connection P which defines a hinge axis A and a hinge zone 14. The articulation zone 14 more particularly comprises an articulation space 14.1 in which an end portion of the main handle part 12 is movable. Advantageously, the pivot connection P is located in the vicinity of one end of the part main handle 12, and the hinge axis A is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7 comporte deux bras de montage latéraux 15, et la partie principale de manche 12 est montée articulée sur les deux bras de montage latéraux 15 par l'intermédiaire de la liaison pivot P. De façon avantageuse, les bras de montage latéraux 15 délimitent en partie la zone d'articulation 14.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 comprises two lateral mounting arms 15, and the main handle part 12 is mounted articulated on the two lateral mounting arms 15 via the pivot connection P. Advantageously, the lateral mounting arms 15 partly delimit the articulation zone 14.

La liaison pivot P peut par exemple comporter une broche d'articulation 16 comprenant une portion centrale s'étendant à travers un passage traversant prévu sur la partie principale de manche 12, et des portions d'extrémité reçues respectivement dans des logements de réception prévus sur les bras de montage latéraux 15.The pivot connection P may for example comprise a hinge pin 16 comprising a central portion extending through a through passage provided on the main handle part 12, and end portions received respectively in receiving housings provided on the side mounting arms 15.

Le manche de préhension 11 est monté mobile par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7 entre une première position de manche (voir les figures 1 et 7), également nommée position dépliée, dans laquelle la partie principale de manche 12 s'étend sensiblement parallèlement au tube d'aspiration 7, et une deuxième position de manche (voir les figures 5 et 9), également nommée position de rangement, dans laquelle la partie principale de manche 12 est repliée, par exemple à environ 175°, le long du tube d'aspiration 7 ou contre le tube d'aspiration 7.The gripping handle 11 is mounted movable relative to the suction tube 7 between a first handle position (see the figures 1 And 7 ), also called unfolded position, in which the main handle part 12 extends substantially parallel to the suction tube 7, and a second handle position (see the figures 5 And 9 ), also called storage position, in which the main part of the handle 12 is folded, for example at approximately 175°, along the suction tube 7 or against the suction tube 7.

Le manche de préhension 11 est également configuré pour occuper une pluralité de positions intermédiaires (voir les figures 6 et 8) situées entre la première position de manche et la deuxième position de manche et dans chacune desquelles la partie principale de manche 12 est inclinée par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration 7, par exemple d'un angle d'inclinaison compris entre 90 et 150°. Un utilisateur peut par exemple déplacer le manche de préhension dans l'une des positions intermédiaires afin de pouvoir aspirer aisément des déchets situés sous un meuble bas ou un lit.The gripping handle 11 is also configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions (see the figures 6 And 8 ) located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part 12 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7, for example by an angle of inclination included between 90 and 150°. A user can for example move the gripping handle into one of the intermediate positions in order to be able to easily vacuum up waste located under a low piece of furniture or a bed.

L'accessoire 6 comporte en outre un cache 17 monté pivotant sur le tube d'aspiration 7 autour d'un axe de pivotement B et entre une position de recouvrement, qui correspond à une position relevée du cache 17, dans laquelle le cache 17 recouvre au moins partiellement l'espace d'articulation 14.1, et une position de dégagement, qui correspond à une position abaissée du cache 17, dans laquelle le cache 17 libère au moins partiellement l'espace d'articulation 14.1 et autorise un pivotement du manche de préhension 11 dans la deuxième position de manche. De façon avantageuse, l'axe de pivotement B est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe d'articulation A.The accessory 6 further comprises a cover 17 pivotally mounted on the suction tube 7 around a pivot axis B and between a covering position, which corresponds to a raised position of the cover 17, in which the cover 17 covers at least partially the articulation space 14.1, and a release position, which corresponds to a lowered position of the cover 17, in which the cover 17 at least partially frees the articulation space 14.1 and allows pivoting of the gripping handle 11 in the second handle position. Advantageously, the pivot axis B is substantially parallel to the articulation axis A.

Le cache 17 est plus particulièrement configuré pour occuper la position de recouvrement lorsque le manche de préhension 11 occupe la première position de manche, et pour occuper la position de dégagement lorsque le manche de préhension 11 occupe la deuxième position de manche. En outre, l'accessoire 6 est configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du manche de préhension 11 de la première position de manche à la deuxième position de manche entraîne un déplacement du cache 17 de la position de recouvrement à la position de dégagement.The cover 17 is more particularly configured to occupy the covering position when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position, and to occupy the release position when the gripping handle 11 occupies the second handle position. Furthermore, the accessory 6 is configured such that a movement of the gripping handle 11 from the first handle position to the second handle position causes a movement of the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le cache 17 et le manche de préhension 11 sont configurés de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du manche de préhension 11 de la première position de manche à la deuxième position de manche comporte une première phase de déplacement durant laquelle le cache 17 est maintenu dans la position de recouvrement et une deuxième phase de déplacement durant laquelle le cache 17 est déplacé par la partie principale de manche 12, et plus particulièrement par une surface d'actionnement 18 prévue sur la partie principale de manche 12, de la position de recouvrement à la position de dégagement.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the cover 17 and the gripping handle 11 are configured such that a movement of the gripping handle 11 from the first handle position to the second handle position comprises a first phase of movement during which the cover 17 is held in the covering position and a second movement phase during which the cover 17 is moved by the main part of the handle 12, and more particularly by an actuation surface 18 provided on the main part of handle 12, from the recovery position to the release position.

De façon avantageuse, le cache 17 et le manche de préhension 11 sont configurés de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du cache 17 de la position de recouvrement vers la position de dégagement débute uniquement lorsque le manche de préhension 11 atteint une position intermédiaire (voir la figure 13) dans laquelle la partie principale de manche 12 est inclinée par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration 7 d'un angle d'environ 135°. Ainsi, la deuxième phase de déplacement précitée débute lorsque le manche de préhension 11, partant de la première position de manche, atteint ladite position intermédiaire.Advantageously, the cover 17 and the gripping handle 11 are configured such that a movement of the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position begins only when the gripping handle 11 reaches an intermediate position (see the figure 13 ) in which the main part of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7 at an angle of approximately 135°. Thus, the second aforementioned movement phase begins when the gripping handle 11, starting from the first handle position, reaches said intermediate position.

Comme montré plus particulièrement sur les figures 7 et 11, le cache 17 comporte une surface extérieure de cache 19 qui est configurée pour être affleurante avec au moins une surface extérieure 20 adjacente de la partie principale de manche 12 lorsque le cache 17 occupe la position de recouvrement et que le manche de préhension 11 occupe la première position de manche. De façon avantageuse, la surface extérieure de cache 19 comporte deux portions de surface latérales 19.1 qui sont configurées pour être affleurantes respectivement avec deux surfaces extérieures adjacentes du tube d'aspiration 7 lorsque le cache 17 occupe la position de recouvrement.As shown more particularly on the figures 7 And 11 , the cover 17 comprises an exterior cover surface 19 which is configured to be flush with at least one adjacent exterior surface 20 of the main handle part 12 when the cover 17 occupies the covering position and the gripping handle 11 occupies the first sleeve position. Advantageously, the exterior surface of the cover 19 comprises two lateral surface portions 19.1 which are configured to be flush respectively with two adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube 7 when the cover 17 occupies the covering position.

Selon le mode de réalisation représentée sur les figures, les deux portions de surface latérales 19.1 de la surface extérieure de cache 19 sont configurées pour être en retrait respectivement par rapport aux deux surfaces extérieures adjacentes précitées du tube d'aspiration 7 lorsque le cache 17 occupe la position de dégagement et que le manche de préhension 11 occupe la deuxième position de manche. De façon avantageuse, lorsque le cache 17 occupe la position de dégagement, le cache 17 est abaissé dans un logement 30 formé à l'intérieur de la deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the two lateral surface portions 19.1 of the exterior surface of cover 19 are configured to be set back respectively relative to the two aforementioned adjacent exterior surfaces of the suction tube 7 when the cover 17 occupies the release position and the gripping handle 11 occupies the second handle position. Advantageously, when the cover 17 occupies the release position, the cover 17 is lowered into a housing 30 formed inside the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7.

L'accessoire 6 comporte de plus un organe de sollicitation 21, tel qu'un ressort de compression, qui est interposé entre le tube d'aspiration 7 et le cache 17 et qui est configuré pour solliciter le cache 17 dans la position de recouvrement. Ainsi, lorsque le manche de préhension 11 est déplacé dans la première position de manche, le cache 17 est sollicité par organe de sollicitation 21 vers la position de recouvrement.The accessory 6 further comprises a biasing member 21, such as a compression spring, which is interposed between the suction tube 7 and the cover 17 and which is configured to bias the cover 17 in the covering position. Thus, when the gripping handle 11 is moved to the first handle position, the cover 17 is biased by biasing member 21 towards the covering position.

L'accessoire 6 comprend en outre un mécanisme de verrouillage 22 configuré pour verrouiller le manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche.The accessory 6 further comprises a locking mechanism 22 configured to lock the gripping handle 11 in the first handle position.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage 22 comporte un verrou 23 monté coulissant sur la partie principale de manche 12 entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le verrou 23 est configuré pour coopérer avec un élément de verrouillage 24 prévu sur le tube d'aspiration 7 de manière à verrouiller le manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou 23 est configuré pour libérer l'élément de verrouillage 24 de manière à autoriser un pivotement du manche de préhension 11 entre les première et deuxième positions de manche.The locking mechanism 22 comprises a lock 23 slidably mounted on the main handle part 12 between a locking position in which the lock 23 is configured to cooperate with a locking element 24 provided on the suction tube 7 so as to lock the gripping handle 11 in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock 23 is configured to release the locking element 24 so as to to allow pivoting of the gripping handle 11 between the first and second handle positions.

Le verrou 23 comporte plus particulièrement deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 25, tels que des ergots de verrouillage, disposés respectivement à proximité de deux bords latéraux de la partie principale de manche 12, et l'élément de verrouillage 24 comporte plus particulièrement deux logements de verrouillage latéraux 26, tels que des évidements de verrouillage ou des encoches de verrouillage, configurés pour coopérer respectivement avec les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 25 lorsque le manche de préhension 11 occupe la première position de manche et que le verrou 23 occupe la position de verrouillage. De façon avantageuse, les organes de verrouillage latéraux 25 sont montés coulissants selon une direction de déplacement D qui est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche 12.The lock 23 more particularly comprises two lateral locking members 25, such as locking lugs, arranged respectively near two lateral edges of the main handle part 12, and the locking element 24 more particularly comprises two locking housings lateral 26, such as locking recesses or locking notches, configured to cooperate respectively with the two lateral locking members 25 when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position and the lock 23 occupies the locking position. Advantageously, the lateral locking members 25 are slidably mounted in a direction of movement D which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, chaque logement de verrouillage latéral 26 est prévu sur un bras de montage latéral 15 respectif et plus particulièrement sur une face d'extrémité d'une extrémité libre du bras de montage latéral 15 respectif.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, each side locking housing 26 is provided on a respective side mounting arm 15 and more particularly on an end face of a free end of the respective side mounting arm 15.

De façon avantageuse, la partie principale de manche 12 comporte deux échancrures latérales 27 configurées pour recevoir respectivement les deux bras de montage latéraux 15 lorsque le manche de préhension 11 occupe la première position de manche. Comme montré sur les figures 10 et 12, chaque organe de verrouillage latéral 25 est configuré pour faire saillie dans une échancrure latérale 27 respective lorsque le verrou 23 occupe la position de verrouillage.Advantageously, the main handle part 12 comprises two lateral notches 27 configured to respectively receive the two lateral mounting arms 15 when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position. As shown on the figures 10 And 12 , each lateral locking member 25 is configured to project into a respective lateral notch 27 when the lock 23 occupies the locking position.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage 22 comporte en outre un organe de déverrouillage 28, tel qu'un bouton de déverrouillage, qui est configuré pour être actionné par un utilisateur, par exemple par un doigt d'un utilisateur.The locking mechanism 22 further comprises an unlocking member 28, such as an unlocking button, which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger.

L'organe de déverrouillage 28 est monté coulissant sur la partie principale de manche 12 entre une première position, dite position de repos, et une deuxième position, dite position de déverrouillage. De façon avantageuse, l'organe de déverrouillage 28 est monté coulissant selon une direction de coulissement qui est sensiblement parallèle à la direction de déplacement D.The unlocking member 28 is slidably mounted on the main handle part 12 between a first position, called the rest position, and a second position, called the unlocking position. Advantageously, the unlocking member 28 is slidably mounted in a sliding direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of movement D.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le verrou 23 est fixé à l'organe de déverrouillage 28. De façon avantageuse, le verrou 23 et l'organe de déverrouillage 28 sont réalisés en une seule pièce, et peuvent par exemple venir de moulage.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the lock 23 is fixed to the unlocking member 28. Advantageously, the lock 23 and the unlocking member 28 are made in one piece, and can for example come from molding.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage 22 est configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage 28 de la première position à la deuxième position entraîne un déplacement du verrou 23 de la position de verrouillage à la position de libération, et de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage 28 de la deuxième position à la première position entraîne un déplacement du verrou 23 de la position de libération à la position de verrouillage.The locking mechanism 22 is configured such that a movement of the unlocking member 28 from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock 23 from the locking position to the release position, and in such a way that a movement of the unlocking member 28 from the second position to the first position causes a movement of the lock 23 from the release position to the locking position.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage 22 comporte en outre un élément de sollicitation 29, tel qu'un ressort de compression, configuré pour solliciter l'organe de déverrouillage 28 dans la première position.The locking mechanism 22 further comprises a biasing element 29, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member 28 in the first position.

Lorsqu'un utilisateur souhaite pivoter le manche de préhension 11 dans la position de rangement ou dans une position intermédiaire dans laquelle la partie principale de manche 12 est inclinée par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7, l'utilisateur déverrouille le manche de préhension 11 en déplaçant l'organe de déverrouillage 28 dans la deuxième position à l'encontre de la force de rappel exercée par l'élément de sollicitation 29. Un tel déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage 28 entraîne un déplacement du verrou 23 dans la position de libération, et donc un déplacement des deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 25 hors des logements de verrouillage latéraux 26. L'utilisateur peut alors librement pivoter le manche de préhension 11 par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7 de telle sorte que la partie principale de manche 12 soit inclinée par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7 ou soit repliée le long du tube d'aspiration ou contre le tube d'aspiration 7.When a user wishes to pivot the gripping handle 11 into the storage position or into an intermediate position in which the main portion of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7, the user unlocks the gripping handle 11 by moving the unlocking member 28 into the second position against the restoring force exerted by the biasing element 29. Such a movement of the unlocking member 28 causes a movement of the lock 23 into the release position , and therefore a movement of the two lateral locking members 25 out of the lateral locking housings 26. The user can then freely pivot the gripping handle 11 relative to the suction tube 7 in such a way. so that the main part of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7 or is folded along the suction tube or against the suction tube 7.

Afin qu'un utilisateur puisse aisément verrouiller le manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche, c'est-à-dire sans devoir nécessairement actionner l'organe de déverrouillage 28 pour le déplacer dans la deuxième position, chaque organe de verrouillage latéral 25 comporte avantageusement une rampe d'actionnement. Chaque rampe d'actionnement est plus particulièrement configurée pour coopérer avec le bras de montage latéral 15 respectif, lors d'un pivotement du manche de préhension 11 vers la première position de manche, de manière à solliciter le verrou 23 vers la position de libération, et permettre ainsi un déplacement du manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche. Lorsque les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 25 sont situés en regard des logements de verrouillage latéraux 26, l'élément de sollicitation 29 sollicite le verrou 23 dans la position de verrouillage et les organes de verrouillage latéraux 25 sont alors automatiquement déplacés dans les logements de verrouillage latéraux 26.So that a user can easily lock the gripping handle 11 in the first handle position, that is to say without necessarily having to activate the unlocking member 28 to move it into the second position, each lateral locking member 25 advantageously includes an actuation ramp. Each actuation ramp is more particularly configured to cooperate with the respective lateral mounting arm 15, during pivoting of the gripping handle 11 towards the first handle position, so as to bias the lock 23 towards the release position, and thus allow movement of the gripping handle 11 in the first handle position. When the two lateral locking members 25 are located opposite the lateral locking housings 26, the biasing element 29 biases the lock 23 into the locking position and the lateral locking members 25 are then automatically moved into the locking housings lateral 26.

Les figures 14 et 15 représentent un accessoire 6 selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention qui diffère de celui représenté sur les figures 1 à 13 essentiellement en ce que l'accessoire 6 comporte un organe d'actionnement, par exemple souple ou flexible, disposé dans la zone d'articulation 14 et comportant une première portion d'extrémité fixée une face intérieure du cache 17 et une deuxième portion d'extrémité configurée pour être saisie par la partie principale de manche 12 lors d'un déplacement du manche de préhension 11 de la première position de manche à la deuxième position de manche, et par exemple au début de la deuxième phase de déplacement du cache. L'organe d'actionnement 31 est plus particulièrement configuré pour déplacer le cache 17 de la position de recouvrement à la position de dégagement lorsque le manche de préhension 11 est déplacé de la première position de manche à la deuxième position de manche. L'organe d'actionnement 31 peut par exemple être une languette d'actionnement.THE figures 14 And 15 represent an accessory 6 according to an embodiment of the invention which differs from that represented on the figures 1 to 13 essentially in that the accessory 6 comprises an actuating member, for example flexible or flexible, disposed in the articulation zone 14 and comprising a first end portion fixed to an interior face of the cover 17 and a second portion of end configured to be grasped by the main handle part 12 during movement of the gripping handle 11 from the first handle position to the second handle position, and for example at the start of the second phase of movement of the cover. The actuating member 31 is more particularly configured to move the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position when the gripping handle 11 is moved from the first handle position to the second handle position. The actuating member 31 can for example be a actuation tab.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention non représenté sur les figures, la partie principale de manche 12 pourrait comporter un organe d'appui faisant saillie de la surface extérieure 20 de la partie principale de manche 12 et configuré pour coopérer avec le bord d'extrémité du cache 17 qui est situé à l'opposé de l'axe de pivotement B, l'organe d'appui étant configuré pour déplacer le cache 17 de la position de recouvrement à la position de dégagement lorsque le manche de préhension 11 est déplacé de la première position de manche à la deuxième position de manche.According to another embodiment of the invention not shown in the figures, the main handle part 12 could comprise a support member projecting from the exterior surface 20 of the main handle part 12 and configured to cooperate with the edge end of the cover 17 which is located opposite the pivot axis B, the support member being configured to move the cover 17 from the covering position to the release position when the gripping handle 11 is moved from the first stick position to the second stick position.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et illustré qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple. 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 invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given only by way of example. Modifications remain possible, particularly from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims (15)

  1. An accessory (6) for a canister type vacuum cleaner, comprising:
    - a suction tube (7) comprising a first end portion (7.1) to which a floor cleaning element (5) is intended to be fastened, and a second end portion (7.2) opposite to the first end portion (7.1) and intended to be fluidly connected to a suction tip (3) provided on a vacuum cleaner housing (2),
    - a gripping handle (11) comprising a handle main part (12) which is elongated, the gripping handle (11) being hingedly mounted on the suction tube (7) through a pivot link (P) defining a hinge axis (A) and a hinge area (14), the gripping handle (11) being movably mounted relative to the suction tube (7) between a first handle position and a second handle position,
    characterized in that the accessory (6) further includes a cover (17) movably mounted between a covering position in which the cover (17) at least partially covers the hinge area (14) and a clearance position in which the cover (17) at least partially releases the hinge area (14) and allows a pivoting of the gripping handle (11) in the second handle position, the accessory (6) being configured such that the cover (17) occupies the covering position when the gripping handle (11) occupies the first handle position and such that a movement of the gripping handle (11) from the first handle position to the second handle position causes a movement of the cover (17) from the covering position to the clearance position.
  2. The accessory (6) according to claim 1, wherein the second handle position corresponds to a storage position of the gripping handle (11) in which the handle main part (12) is folded along the suction tube (7).
  3. The accessory (6) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first handle position corresponds to an unfolded position of the gripping handle (11) in which the handle main part (12) extends substantially parallel to the suction tube (7).
  4. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gripping handle (11) is configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the handle main part (12) is inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube (7).
  5. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cover (17) includes a cover exterior surface (19) which is configured to be flush with at least an adjacent exterior surface of the handle main part (12) when the cover (17) occupies the covering position and the gripping handle (11) occupies the first handle position.
  6. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the cover (17) is configured to be moved into the clearance position by an actuation surface (18) provided on the handle main part (12).
  7. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cover (17) and the gripping handle (11) are configured such that a movement of the gripping handle (11) from the first handle position to the second handle position includes a first movement phase during which the cover (17) is held in the covering position and a second movement phase during which the cover (17) is moved from the covering position to the clearance position.
  8. The accessory (6) according to claim 7, wherein the cover (17) and the gripping handle (11) are configured such that a movement of the cover (17) from the covering position to the clearance position begins when the gripping handle (11) reaches an intermediate position in which the handle main part (12) is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube (7) at an angle comprised between 100° and 150°, and for example around 135°.
  9. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which includes a biasing member (21) configured to bias the cover (17) in the covering position.
  10. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cover (17) is pivotally mounted on the suction tube (7) about a pivot axis (B).
  11. The accessory (6) according to claim 10, wherein the pivot axis (B) is substantially parallel to the hinge axis (A).
  12. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the hinge area (14) includes a hinge space (14.1) in which an end portion of the handle main part (12) is movable, the cover (17) at least partially covering the hinge space (14.1) when the cover (17) occupies the covering position.
  13. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, which comprises a locking mechanism (22) configured to lock the gripping handle (11) in the first handle position, the locking mechanism (22) including a lock (23) movably mounted on the gripping handle (11) between a locking position in which the lock (23) is configured to cooperate with a locking element (24) provided on the suction tube (7) so as to lock the gripping handle (11) in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock (23) is configured to release the locking element (24) so as to allow a pivoting of the gripping handle (11) between the first and second handle positions.
  14. The accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which further includes a suction pipe (8) which is flexible and which is fluidly connected to the second end portion (7.2) of the suction tube (7), the suction pipe (8) being intended to be connected to a suction tip (3) provided on a vacuum cleaner housing (2).
  15. A canister type vacuum cleaner (1) comprising:
    - a vacuum cleaner housing (2),
    - a suction tip (3) disposed on the vacuum cleaner housing (2) and through which waste-carrying air may be sucked into the vacuum cleaner housing (2),
    - a suction motor (4) which is disposed in the vacuum cleaner housing (2) and which is configured to generate an air flow through the suction tip (3), and
    - an accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 whose second end portion (7.2) of the suction tube (7) is fluidly connected to the suction tip (3).
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