JP2023552435A - vacuum cleaner stand - Google Patents

Abstract

A stand (2) for the vacuum cleaner (1) described is provided. The stand is for a vacuum cleaner, including a handheld main unit (3), including a dust separation arrangement, an air inlet, an air outlet, and a motor fan unit that generates an airflow from the air inlet through the dust separation arrangement to the air outlet. used for. The handheld main unit includes a locking arrangement for releasably locking the tube arrangement, for example for floor cleaning. The tube arrangement (5) has an air inlet for dust-laden air and a nozzle (6) with a second air outlet releasably connected to the air inlet of the hand-held main unit, and a first A second locking arrangement is included that cooperates with the locking arrangement. The first or second locking arrangement includes a release button for locking and unlocking the locking arrangement. The stand includes a manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate a release button or mechanism to disengage the handheld main unit from the tube arrangement when the vacuum cleaner is placed in the stand. This provides an easy-to-use mechanism for separating the hand-held main unit from the tube arrangement and the nozzle.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure relates to vacuum cleaner stands and also to vacuum cleaner arrangements that include vacuum cleaner stands.

Vacuum cleaners, in particular stick vacuum cleaners, can be designed with a dual function by which the hand unit can be separated from the rest of the vacuum cleaner. Thus, in a first mode of operation, the vacuum cleaner is operated as a standard vacuum cleaner, for example cleaning floors, but part of the vacuum cleaner is separated and operated as a smaller hand unit. be able to.

The vacuum cleaner then releasably engages a dust separation arrangement, an air inlet, an air outlet, a motor fan unit for generating an air flow from the air inlet through the dust separation arrangement to the air outlet, and a tube arrangement for example for floor cleaning. Includes a hand-held main unit, including a locking arrangement for locking. The tube arrangement includes a nozzle with an air inlet for dust-laden air and a second air outlet releasably connected to the air inlet of the handheld main unit. The second locking arrangement cooperates with the first locking arrangement, and the first or second locking arrangement includes a release button release mechanism for locking and unlocking the locking arrangement. The user can then use the release mechanism to separate the main hand-held unit from the tube and nozzle, allowing only the hand-held unit to be activated.

It is always desirable to improve vacuum cleaners to make them more efficient and user friendly.

Accordingly, one object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved stand for a vacuum cleaner.

This object is achieved by a vacuum cleaner stand and vacuum cleaner arrangement as presented in the appended claims.

As recognized by the inventor, the vacuum cleaner stand should facilitate the user to select the operating mode for the vacuum cleaner and at the same time provide efficient storage of the vacuum cleaner. It should be convenient to provide

According to a first aspect of the invention, a stand for a vacuum cleaner is provided. The stand is used for vacuum cleaners, including a handheld main unit, including a dust separation arrangement, an air inlet, an air outlet, and a motor fan unit that generates airflow from the air inlet through the dust separation arrangement to the air outlet. Ru. The handheld main unit includes a locking arrangement for releasably locking the tube arrangement, for example for floor cleaning. The tube arrangement cooperates with an air inlet for dust-laden air and a nozzle with a second air outlet releasably connected to the air inlet of the handheld main unit, and a first locking arrangement. and a second locking arrangement. The first or second locking arrangement includes a release button for locking and unlocking the locking arrangement. The stand includes a manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate a release button or mechanism to disengage the handheld main unit from the tube arrangement when the vacuum cleaner is placed in the stand. . This provides an easy-to-use mechanism for separating the hand-held main unit from the tube arrangement and the nozzle. The actuation mechanism can be implemented in various ways. For example, the actuation mechanism can be a mechanical mechanism, or the actuation mechanism can include an electromagnetic mechanism.

According to one embodiment, the actuation mechanism includes a push button that activates the actuation mechanism when pressed by the user to actuate the release mechanism. This provides an easy-to-use operating mechanism.

According to one embodiment, the pushbutton faces upwards on the stand. This facilitates the operation of the push button.

According to one embodiment, the manually operated actuation mechanism is adapted to move in a downward direction. This facilitates operation of the actuation mechanism.

According to one embodiment, the stand includes a holder for the tube and/or nozzle when the handheld unit is released. This allows the stand to act as a storage for the tube and nozzle when the hand unit is released from the tube and nozzle.

According to one embodiment, the holder includes a magnet for fixing the tube and/or nozzle. This provides a more secure holding arrangement for holding the tube and nozzle.

The stand can have a tower-shaped housing, according to some embodiments. The stand can include an upright tower configuration that can then include a manually operated actuation mechanism. This provides a stand that is easy to place and use. The tower-shaped portion can also accommodate a holder. Additionally, the actuation mechanism can be placed on the top surface of the tower feature. Such a location for the actuation mechanism is advantageous in that it is easily accessible and easy to place.

The invention also extends to a vacuum cleaner arrangement, including a vacuum cleaner with a stand and a handheld unit according to the above.

The vacuum cleaner arrangement, according to some embodiments, can include a handheld unit with a handle adapted to be held when the actuation mechanism is operated.

According to some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner tube arrangement is made from magnetizable material. Thereby, magnets can be used within the stand to improve the fixation of the tube when placed within the stand.

The invention will now be described in more detail by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner in a vacuum cleaner stand. 1 is a partial view of a vacuum cleaner placed in a holder of a vacuum cleaner stand; FIG. Figure 3 is an exploded view of the vacuum cleaner in the vacuum cleaner stand with details marked; 4 is an enlarged view of the marked detail of FIG. 3; FIG.

Embodiments of the invention will now be described more fully. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. Well-known features or structures are not necessarily described in detail for clarity and/or clarity. It is further understood that the described features may be combined in any suitable manner to meet the needs of different implementations.

TECHNICAL FIELD This disclosure relates to vacuum cleaners, and specifically to stands that can be used to hold vacuum cleaners. In FIG. 1, a vacuum cleaner 1 is placed in a stand 2. The vacuum cleaner 1 consists of a mold that allows part of the vacuum cleaner to be separated from the rest of the vacuum cleaner in order to form a hand-held unit. In FIG. 1, the vacuum cleaner 1 is of stick type and the upper part of the vacuum cleaner 1 can be separated to form a handheld unit 3. The handheld main unit further includes a dust separation arrangement, an air inlet, an air outlet, and a motorized fan unit that generates an air flow from the air inlet, through the dust separation arrangement, and to the air outlet, as known in the art. The hand-held main unit includes a locking arrangement for releasably locking the tube arrangement, for example for floor cleaning. The tubing arrangement includes an air inlet for dust-laden air and a nozzle with a second air outlet releasably connected to the air inlet of the handheld main unit, and a nozzle as known in the art. , including a second locking arrangement cooperating with the first locking arrangement. The first or second locking arrangement includes a release button for unlocking the locking arrangement in any type of arrangement known per se.

The vacuum cleaner 1 can thus be used in two modes of operation. A first mode in which the entire stick vacuum cleaner 1 is used, and a second mode in which only the top part is used as a handheld unit 3. The bottom, including the stick/tube 5 and nozzle 6, then remains in the stand 2. The vacuum cleaner thus comprises a dust separation arrangement, an air inlet, an air outlet, a motor fan unit for generating an air flow from the air inlet through the dust separation arrangement to the air outlet, and a removable tube arrangement for floor cleaning, for example. It includes a hand-held main unit 3, including a locking arrangement for locking. The tube arrangements 5, 6 typically include a nozzle with an air inlet for dust-laden air, a second air outlet releasably connected to the air inlet of the main unit.

The remainder of the vacuum cleaner that does not form the handheld unit 3 facilitates storage of the vacuum cleaner by providing a stand 2 that can be held securely within the stand when the handheld unit 3 is in use. Ru. This is because the user does not need to find a place to store the remaining parts while the handheld unit 3 is in use.

The stand 2 is used, according to some embodiments, to store the vacuum cleaner 1 when the vacuum cleaner 1 is not in use. The stand 2 can also be connected to a power outlet so that the vacuum cleaner 1 can be charged while it is placed in the stand 2.

The stand can be shaped as a tower with a floor support. Inside the tower, an electrical connection can be provided so that the vacuum cleaner can be charged. The tower can include space for an extra battery in the vacuum cleaner that can be charged while in such a charging space.

In FIG. 2 a partial view of the vacuum cleaner 1 of FIG. 1 is shown when placed in a stand 2. The stand 2 has a holder 7 for securely holding the vacuum cleaner within the stand 2. When the handheld unit 3 is released from the rest of the vacuum cleaner, the remainder of the vacuum cleaner 1 is still securely attached to the stand 2 by the holder 7. The holder 7 can be mechanical and/or magnetic, according to some embodiments, or can include one or more magnets to improve attachment to the stand 2.

In FIG. 3, a cross-sectional view of the vacuum cleaner 1 in the stand 2 is shown with section A marked therein.

In FIG. 4, part A of FIG. 3 is shown. Figure 4 shows a manual operation adapted to unlock the first locking arrangement from the second locking arrangement by actuating a release button on the vacuum cleaner when placed in the stand 2; 2 shows how the stand 2 can include an actuation mechanism.

Thus, when the vacuum cleaner is in the stand 2 and the user wants to use only the handheld unit 3, the handheld unit 3 has to be released from the rest of the vacuum cleaner, such as the tube and nozzle.

The implementation of FIG. 1 that activates the activation mechanism when a pushbutton is pressed by a user to activate the release mechanism will now be described in more detail.

In FIG. 4, pushbutton 11 is arranged within housing 12. In FIG. The button acts on the rod 14. Rod 14 is spring loaded by spring 13. A spring is provided to return the rod 14 to its initial position (thereby returning the push button) when the push button is released. The rod 14 is pushing against the catch 15. The catch 15 directs the rod 14 to move towards the button 18 . The button 18 releases the handheld unit 3 from the rest of the vacuum cleaner in a manner known per se. The button 18 is spring loaded with the spring 16, thereby allowing it to return to its initial position.

This releases the handheld unit from the rest of the vacuum cleaner by pressing the push button 11 on the stand 2. Once released, the user can remove the handheld unit 3 from the rest of the vacuum cleaner. According to some embodiments, the hand-held unit 3 of the user is removed by pulling the hand-held unit upwards (e.g. by holding the pistol grip of the hand-held unit). It slides out of the tube 5. The user can then use the handheld unit 3 while the remainder of the vacuum cleaner is securely held on the stand.

In other words, when the vacuum cleaner is placed in the stand, the second locking mechanism, which may include a release button or release mechanism, is actuated to disengage the hand-held main unit from the tube arrangement. A first locking arrangement is provided that includes an adapted push button or similar manually operated actuation mechanism. Thus, for example for floor cleaning, a tube arrangement can be releasably locked, said tube arrangement being releasably connected to an air inlet for dust-laden air, an air inlet of the hand-held main unit. a second locking arrangement cooperating with the first locking arrangement, the first or second locking arrangement having a release button for unlocking the locking arrangement; the stand includes a manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate a release button or release mechanism to disengage the hand-held main unit from the tube arrangement when the vacuum cleaner is placed within the stand; including.

According to some embodiments, the hand unit 3 includes a handle that can be held by the user upon pressing a button 11 that releases the hand-held unit 3 from the rest of the vacuum cleaner. The handle can be configured as a pistol grip.

The pushbutton 11 can be placed on the stand 2 facing upward. In such embodiments, the pushing direction is a downward movement that is easy to perform. In particular when the stand is shaped as a tower, the push button can be placed on the top side of the tower forming the stand 2.

Moreover, the first magnet 17 and the second magnet 19 can be arranged in the stand 2 so as to fix the vacuum cleaner. The magnets 17 and 19 can be arranged to support different parts of the vacuum cleaner 1 when fixed in the stand 2. For example, magnets 17 and 19 can act to hold the tube in place when handheld unit 3 is removed. Specifically, the tube can be magnetic, so that the magnetic force helps hold the tube in place. The magnets 17, 19 can be arranged opposite each other.

According to some embodiments, the first fixing arrangement in the upper part of the stand 2 can be complemented by a second fixing arrangement in the lower part of the stand 2. For example, the first fixed arrangement can be provided by magnets 17 and 19. A second pair of magnets can be placed at the bottom of the stand. A second fixing arrangement can be placed, for example, at the bottom of the stand to fix the nozzle 6 and/or tube 5. Magnets can be used, but other types of securing arrangements such as mechanical locks, snap-fits, etc. can also be used. A guide element can also be used to guide the lower part of the tube 5 into a fixed position in the stand 2.

By locating in the stand 2 an actuating mechanism that acts to release the handheld unit 3 from the rest of the vacuum cleaner, a number of advantages can be achieved. For example, the user-interacting trigger mechanism can be large, easy to reach, and easy to operate. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the trigger mechanism is a push button, but other types of trigger mechanisms can be envisioned, such as a lever or a pull mechanism. The mechanism can also be a touch screen. By placing the trigger mechanism on the stand 2, it can be made larger so that it is easier to operate and easier to place.

As presented above, the location of the manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate the release mechanism of the hand-held unit of the vacuum cleaner when placed in the stand thereby causes the release mechanism of the vacuum cleaner to allows for the design of trigger mechanisms that are released in a much more user-friendly manner. The trigger mechanism, such as a push button or lever, may be large, such as at least 1 cm wide, preferably 2 cm or more wide. The trigger mechanism can be located in an easy to find location and can also be shaped to make it easy to understand how the release mechanism works for handheld units.

By using a stand as described herein, the handheld unit and tube/nozzle are coupled together within the stand and can be used together when removed from the stand. This makes it possible to provide a vacuum cleaner that is In addition, it allows for rapid release of the hand-held unit from the nozzle/tube when a manually operated actuation mechanism, such as a button, is actuated.

Claims (14)

a dust separation arrangement, an air inlet, an air outlet, a motorized fan unit for generating an air flow from said air inlet through said dust separation arrangement to said air outlet, and for releasably locking the tube arrangement, for example for floor cleaning. A stand for a vacuum cleaner comprising a handheld main unit, the tube arrangement comprising an air inlet for dust-laden air, a first locking arrangement for the handheld main unit, the air inlet for dust-laden air; a nozzle with a second air outlet releasably connected to an inlet, a second locking arrangement cooperating with said first locking arrangement, said first or said second locking arrangement , a release button for unlocking the locking arrangement, the stand including a release button for disengaging the handheld main unit from the tube arrangement when the vacuum cleaner is placed in the stand. A stand including a manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate a button or release mechanism. 2. The stand of claim 1, wherein the actuation mechanism includes a push button that activates the actuation mechanism when pressed by a user to actuate the release mechanism. 3. The stand of claim 2, wherein the push button faces upwardly on the stand. 4. A stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the manually operated actuation mechanism is adapted to move in a downward direction. The stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the actuation mechanism is a mechanical mechanism. 5. A stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the actuation mechanism includes an electromagnetic mechanism. 6. A stand according to any preceding claim, comprising a holder for tubes and/or nozzles when the hand unit is released. 8. The stand according to claim 7, wherein the holder includes a magnet for fixing the tube and/or the nozzle. 9. A stand as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising an upright tower shape containing the manually operated actuation mechanism. 10. The stand of claim 9, wherein the tower-shaped portion also accommodates the holder. 10. A stand according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the actuation mechanism is placed on the top surface of the tower shape. A vacuum cleaner arrangement comprising a stand according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and a vacuum cleaner with a handheld unit. 13. A vacuum cleaner arrangement according to claim 12, wherein the hand-held unit of the vacuum cleaner has a handle adapted to be held when the actuation mechanism is operated. 14. A vacuum cleaner arrangement according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the tube arrangement is made of magnetizable material.

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