GB2595179B - Cordless appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus, and a charging unit therefor - Google Patents

Cordless appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus, and a charging unit therefor Download PDF

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GB2595179B
GB2595179B GB2111945.8A GB202111945A GB2595179B GB 2595179 B GB2595179 B GB 2595179B GB 202111945 A GB202111945 A GB 202111945A GB 2595179 B GB2595179 B GB 2595179B
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cleaning apparatus
charging unit
surface cleaning
unit therefor
cordless appliance
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Ernest Conrad Wayne
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Omachron Intellectual Property Inc
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Priority claimed from US16/281,694 external-priority patent/US11108254B2/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/02—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
    • 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
    • A47L5/225—Convertible suction cleaners, i.e. convertible between different types thereof, e.g. from upright suction cleaners to sledge-type suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/24—Hand-supported suction cleaners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/28—Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
    • A47L9/2873—Docking units or charging stations
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
    • A47L9/2878—Dual-powered vacuum cleaners, i.e. devices which can be operated with mains power supply or by batteries
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
    • A47L9/2884—Details of arrangements of batteries or their installation
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/0042—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries characterised by the mechanical construction
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/0042—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries characterised by the mechanical construction
    • H02J7/0045—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries characterised by the mechanical construction concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries

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  • Charge And Discharge Circuits For Batteries Or The Like (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US16/281,743 US11190043B2 (en) 2019-02-21 2019-02-21 Cordless appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus, and a charging unit therefor
US16/281,788 US11218017B2 (en) 2019-02-21 2019-02-21 Cordless appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus, and a charging unit therefor
US16/281,694 US11108254B2 (en) 2019-02-21 2019-02-21 Cordless appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus and a charging unit therefor
PCT/CA2020/050161 WO2020168416A1 (en) 2019-02-21 2020-02-07 Cordless appliance, such as a surface cleaning apparatus, and a charging unit therefor

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GB202111945D0 GB202111945D0 (en) 2021-10-06
GB2595179A GB2595179A (en) 2021-11-17
GB2595179B true GB2595179B (en) 2023-05-03

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WO2007121533A1 (en) * 2006-04-26 2007-11-01 Demain Technology Pty Ltd Charging and rechargable devices
US8138819B2 (en) * 2008-07-18 2012-03-20 Denso Corporation Driving transistor control circuit
US8482263B2 (en) * 2008-08-01 2013-07-09 Logitech Europe S.A. Rapid transfer of stored energy
US20160285289A1 (en) * 2015-03-24 2016-09-29 Horizon Hobby, LLC Systems and methods for battery charger with internal power source
JP2017192237A (en) * 2016-04-14 2017-10-19 三菱電機株式会社 Charge control system and vacuum cleaner

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2007121533A1 (en) * 2006-04-26 2007-11-01 Demain Technology Pty Ltd Charging and rechargable devices
US8138819B2 (en) * 2008-07-18 2012-03-20 Denso Corporation Driving transistor control circuit
US8482263B2 (en) * 2008-08-01 2013-07-09 Logitech Europe S.A. Rapid transfer of stored energy
US20160285289A1 (en) * 2015-03-24 2016-09-29 Horizon Hobby, LLC Systems and methods for battery charger with internal power source
JP2017192237A (en) * 2016-04-14 2017-10-19 三菱電機株式会社 Charge control system and vacuum cleaner

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