WO1999038231A1 - Electrical receptacle base fixed on vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Electrical receptacle base fixed on vacuum cleaner Download PDF

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WO1999038231A1
WO1999038231A1 PCT/FR1999/000100 FR9900100W WO9938231A1 WO 1999038231 A1 WO1999038231 A1 WO 1999038231A1 FR 9900100 W FR9900100 W FR 9900100W WO 9938231 A1 WO9938231 A1 WO 9938231A1
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Gérard CORNET
Alain Aumont
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Seb S.A.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2889—Safety or protection devices or systems, e.g. for prevention of motor over-heating or for protection of the user
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • H01R13/6395—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap for wall or panel outlets

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  • the present invention relates to a device for connection and protection of an electrical outlet making it possible to connect to the sector a massive and mobile household appliance, of vacuum cleaner or air conditioner type.
  • a device does not have a removable electrical connection externally by the user, the latter uses an electrical supply cord having, at one of its ends, a male plug intended for its connection to a socket. connected to the network, as well as a female socket intended for its connection to a male part secured to the device.
  • This connection to the device is however not satisfactory in most cases, in particular for a vacuum cleaner, because of the frequent displacement of the latter during its use, which can generate a disconnection of the socket, or even a tearing of this or rapid wear of the connection wire at the socket.
  • connection socket for an electrical plug connecting a household appliance of the vacuum cleaner or air conditioner type to the electrical network characterized in that it is added on the plug of the electrical outlet by partially covering it, said base comprising at least one member capable of cooperating with a part secured to the body of the appliance in order to constitute a device for holding the electrical plug in a position ensuring the electrical connection between the network and 2 said apparatus.
  • Such a base therefore makes it possible to perfect the connections made using standard plugs, the base being attached as a protection.
  • the system locking the electrical connection being made between the base and the device, the male and female connectors are not likely to deteriorate.
  • connection base is attached to the plug by matching the shape of the plug and having a minimum clearance with said plug of less than 2 mm.
  • connection base can be disposed in a recess adjusted to the dimensions of the base and formed in the device, said recess containing the complementary plug, in order to integrate the plug and its support in the device for avoid any risk of collision and attachment of this assembly with its environment when using the device as well as to avoid possible risks of electric shock when water is present towards the connection terminals of the device .
  • the base comprises at least one guide zone capable of cooperating with a complementary shape located in the recess. This arrangement allows easier connection and more efficient maintenance of the base and therefore the plug on the device.
  • connection base has a flexible tongue comprising a female clip capable of cooperating with a complementary male clip disposed on the body of the device in order to secure the base to the body of said device.
  • This clipping system constitutes the holding device 3 of the base and therefore of the electrical plug on the body of the device.
  • the flexible tongue has a lateral prominence, representing a control member for detaching the vacuum cleaner, which facilitates the connection and disconnection of the base on the device.
  • connection base is made up of two parts which are positioned on either side of the electrical plug while having complementary means of mutual support. This feature allows the use of an inexpensive standard electrical plug, the embodiment of the base allowing easy mounting of the plug in the base.
  • connection base has, on each of its two constituent parts, a gripping zone formed by a lateral recess in order to facilitate the connection and disconnection of the base on the device.
  • - Figure 1 is an exploded view of the base and the plug
  • - Figure 2 shows, in a side view, the base fixed on the plug
  • FIG. 3 represents, in an elevation view, the recess formed in the device and capable of receiving the base
  • FIG. 4 represents, by a view similar to the previous figure, the base connected to the body of the device, 4
  • Figure 1 shows the base 2 consisting of two parts in the form of half-shell 20a, 20b generally symmetrical. These two half-parts are intended to be attached to a plug 16, constituting, by its shape, a standard female socket, such as one can buy commercially. It is obvious that the present invention can be applied to a male plug by modifying the base and the recess of the device according to the shape of the parts, without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • complementary holding means On the inner periphery of these parts are located complementary holding means, to fix the two parts 20a, 20b to each other.
  • These complementary means may consist, for example, of a clip assembly comprising a clip 28 on the part 20a which can cooperate with the periphery of the complementary part 20b. It can also be a tenon 30 and a mortise 31.
  • the base 2 being made of plastic, any known device allowing the attachment of one plastic part to another can here be used without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • Each part 20a, 20b is hollow, the internal profile being studied to allow the partial insertion of a standard electrical plug 16 with a minimum of play.
  • a wall 23, ribs 18 and a flange 19, arranged at the inside each half-shell allow the plug 16 to be held in the base with a clearance of less than 2 mm, and usually less than 1 mm.
  • the base which is fixed to the device and not the plug, the latter being only partially surrounded by the base.
  • a semicircular recess 32 having a chamfer 34 is produced symmetrically on each half-piece 20a, 20b, so that the 5 meeting of the two half-pieces 20a, 20b on either side of the plug 16 allows the passage of the electric wire through the hole formed by the two semi-circular recesses 32 joined together.
  • the chamfer 34 avoids shearing the electric wire when using the household appliance which it connects to the mains.
  • the household appliances concerned by the present invention are preferably mobile devices either in use or that can be moved between two uses, such as a vacuum cleaner, washer, air conditioner, hedge trimmers ...
  • the base 2 therefore consists of two shells 20a, 20b fixed to one another around the socket 16. The latter is not entirely inserted in the base, the part 17 which, during the electrical connection of the device, is actually connected to a male socket located on the device, is left protruding from the base so as not to have to modify the male connection at the device.
  • a lateral recess 21 is produced on each half-piece 20a, 20b, symmetrically.
  • connection presented and illustrating the invention is not limited to the simple example described and consists of a female clips 24 disposed on a flexible tongue 22.
  • This tongue is a partial cutout of the half-shell 20a, which allows in particular a movement of this tongue 22 towards the inside of the base 2, the electrical plug 16 occupying only part of the internal volume of the base 2.
  • a prominence 26 intended to 6 facilitate the movement of the tongue 22 therefore the clips 24 by the user, for the disconnection of the base of the body 1 of the device.
  • Figure 2 shows the base 2 once mounted on the electrical plug 16, by assembling the two half-parts 20a, 20b. It therefore protrudes from the base 2 only the electric wire 12 and the part 17 of the plug 16, for its connection with the male studs 14 located on the device.
  • a guide zone 36 in the form of a recess capable of cooperating with a complementary shape 8 located on the body of the device. This cooperation guides the base 2 when it is connected to the device and allows the base 2 to be held longitudinally on the device.
  • Figure 3 shows one of the possibilities of fixing the base 2 on the body 1 of a household appliance.
  • a recess 4 is formed on the body of the device.
  • this recess 4 is adjusted to the dimensions of the base 2, so that it can occupy the recess 4 without play other than the play related to the tolerances and the flexibility of the parts and of the material used.
  • This recess 4 has a protective edge 5. It is provided with a housing 6 comprising the male electrical connection pads 14 capable of receiving the electrical plug 16, the size of this housing 6 being adapted to the dimension of the part 17 of the electrical plug 16.
  • the recess 4 has a projecting part 8 intended to cooperate with the hollow part 36 of the base 2, as has already been mentioned previously.
  • Figure 3 is also visible the male clips 10 which can cooperate with the female clips 24 in order to maintain the base 2 on the body 1 of the device.
  • Figure 4 shows the connection base 2 connected to the body 1 of the household appliance. By its adjustment to the recess 4, this base avoids any risk of electrocution for the user by traces of water which can stagnate towards the pads 14 of electrical connection and which could induce a current leak to the user during the connection of plug 16 to the device.
  • the user grasps the latter, which he easily holds in hand thanks to the recess in the lateral recess 21 for gripping, and the approach of the recess 4 made in the device.
  • the dimensions of this recess 4 being adjusted to the size of the base 2, the connection of the projecting part 17 of the plug 16 of the housing 6 is easy. This connection is facilitated by guiding the base 2, by cooperation between the elements 8 and 36.
  • the female clip 24 cooperates with the male clip 10 in order to maintain the 'base 2 and therefore the electrical plug 16 in the recess 4, ensuring electrical continuity between the studs 14 and the electrical outlet.
  • the invention finds its application in the field of connection and / or connection devices for household appliances.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a connecting base (2) for an electric plug (16) connecting an electrical household appliance such as a vacuum cleaner or air conditioning unit to a power system. Said base (2) partially covers the electrical connection plug (16) and comprises at least one member (24) capable of co-operating with a part integral with the appliance body so as to constitute a device for maintaining the electric plug (16) in a position ensuring the electrical connection between the power system and said appliance,

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EMBASE DE PRISE ELECTRIQUE FIXEE SUR ASPIRATEUR ELECTRICAL SOCKET FIXED ON VACUUM
DOMAINE TECHNIQUE La présente invention est relative à un dispositif de connexion et de protection d'une prise électrique permettant de raccorder au secteur un appareil électroménager massif et mobile, de type aspirateur ou climatiseur.TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a device for connection and protection of an electrical outlet making it possible to connect to the sector a massive and mobile household appliance, of vacuum cleaner or air conditioner type.
TECHNIQUE ANTERIEURE Lorsqu'un appareil ne dispose pas d'une liaison électrique amovible extérieurement par l'utilisateur, ce dernier utilise un cordon d'alimentation électrique possédant, à l'une de ses extrémités, une fiche mâle destinée à sa connexion à une prise reliée au réseau, ainsi qu'une prise femelle destinée à son raccordement sur une partie mâle solidaire de l'appareil. Cette connexion sur l'appareil n'est cependant pas satisfaisante dans la plupart des cas, notamment pour un aspirateur, en raison du déplacement fréquent de celui-ci lors de son utilisation, qui peut générer une déconnexion de la prise, voire un arrachement de celle-ci ou une usure rapide du fil de connexion au niveau de la prise.PRIOR ART When a device does not have a removable electrical connection externally by the user, the latter uses an electrical supply cord having, at one of its ends, a male plug intended for its connection to a socket. connected to the network, as well as a female socket intended for its connection to a male part secured to the device. This connection to the device is however not satisfactory in most cases, in particular for a vacuum cleaner, because of the frequent displacement of the latter during its use, which can generate a disconnection of the socket, or even a tearing of this or rapid wear of the connection wire at the socket.
Par ailleurs, la plupart des prises électriques standard n'offrent pas une protection suffisante lorsqu'un peu d'eau se trouve à proximité des bornes de connexion liées à l'aspirateur, pouvant conduire à une éventuelle fuite de courant vers l'utilisateur, ce qui peut présenter des risques graves d'électrocution.In addition, most standard electrical outlets do not offer sufficient protection when a little water is near the connection terminals linked to the vacuum cleaner, which could lead to a possible current leak to the user, which can present serious risks of electric shock.
EXPOSE DE L'INVENTIONSTATEMENT OF THE INVENTION
L'objet de la présente invention est de remédier à ces problèmes, à l'aide d'une embase de connexion d'une fiche électrique reliant un appareil électroménager de type aspirateur ou climatiseur au réseau électrique, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est rapportée sur la fiche de la prise électrique en la recouvrant partiellement, ladite embase comportant au moins un organe pouvant coopérer avec une pièce solidaire du corps de l'appareil afin de constituer un dispositif de maintien de la fiche électrique dans une position assurant la liaison électrique entre le réseau et 2 ledit appareil.The object of the present invention is to remedy these problems, using a connection socket for an electrical plug connecting a household appliance of the vacuum cleaner or air conditioner type to the electrical network, characterized in that it is added on the plug of the electrical outlet by partially covering it, said base comprising at least one member capable of cooperating with a part secured to the body of the appliance in order to constitute a device for holding the electrical plug in a position ensuring the electrical connection between the network and 2 said apparatus.
Une telle embase permet donc de perfectionner les connexions réalisées à l'aide de fiches standards, l'embase étant rapportée telle une protection. Le système verrouillant la connexion électrique étant réalisée entre l'embase et l'appareil, les connecteurs mâle et femelle ne risquent pas de se détériorer.Such a base therefore makes it possible to perfect the connections made using standard plugs, the base being attached as a protection. The system locking the electrical connection being made between the base and the device, the male and female connectors are not likely to deteriorate.
Avantageusement, l'embase de connexion est rapportée sur la fiche en épousant la forme de la fiche et en présentant un jeu minimum avec ladite fiche inférieur à 2 mm.Advantageously, the connection base is attached to the plug by matching the shape of the plug and having a minimum clearance with said plug of less than 2 mm.
Ce jeu minimum, lié aux tolérances de fabrication, évite que la connexion reste lâche, avec des à-coups possibles lorsque le cordon d'alimentation électrique est sollicité, risquant d'endommager la connexion.This minimum clearance, linked to manufacturing tolerances, prevents the connection from remaining loose, with possible jolts when the power supply cord is stressed, risking damaging the connection.
Avantageusement, cette embase de connexion est susceptible d'être disposée dans un évidement ajusté aux dimensions de l'embase et ménagé dans l'appareil, ledit évidement contenant la fiche complémentaire, afin d'intégrer la fiche et son support dans l'appareil pour éviter tout risque de heurt et d'accrochage de cet ensemble avec son environnement lors de l'utilisation de l'appareil ainsi que pour éviter d'éventuels risques d'électrocution lors de présence d'eau vers les bornes de connexion de l'appareil.Advantageously, this connection base can be disposed in a recess adjusted to the dimensions of the base and formed in the device, said recess containing the complementary plug, in order to integrate the plug and its support in the device for avoid any risk of collision and attachment of this assembly with its environment when using the device as well as to avoid possible risks of electric shock when water is present towards the connection terminals of the device .
Dans une variante de réalisation de l'embase, celle-ci comporte au moins une zone de guidage susceptible de coopérer avec une forme complémentaire située dans l'évidement. Cette disposition permet un branchement plus facile ainsi qu'un maintien plus efficace de l'embase donc de la fiche sur l'appareil.In an alternative embodiment of the base, the latter comprises at least one guide zone capable of cooperating with a complementary shape located in the recess. This arrangement allows easier connection and more efficient maintenance of the base and therefore the plug on the device.
Avantageusement, l'embase de connexion dispose d'une languette souple comportant un clips femelle susceptible de coopérer avec un clips mâle complémentaire disposé sur le corps de l'appareil afin de solidariser l'embase au corps dudit appareil. Ce système de clipsage constitue le dispositif de maintien 3 de l'embase et donc de la fiche électrique sur le corps de l'appareil.Advantageously, the connection base has a flexible tongue comprising a female clip capable of cooperating with a complementary male clip disposed on the body of the device in order to secure the base to the body of said device. This clipping system constitutes the holding device 3 of the base and therefore of the electrical plug on the body of the device.
Selon cette dernière configuration, la languette souple comporte une proéminence latérale, représentant un organe de commande pour la désolidarisation de l'aspirateur, ce qui facilite la connexion et déconnexion de l'embase sur l'appareil.According to this latter configuration, the flexible tongue has a lateral prominence, representing a control member for detaching the vacuum cleaner, which facilitates the connection and disconnection of the base on the device.
Selon un mode particulier de fabrication, l'embase de connexion est constituée de deux parties venant se positionner de part et d'autres de la fiche électrique tout en disposant de moyen complémentaire de maintien mutuel. Cette particularité permet l'utilisation d'une fiche électrique standard peu onéreuse, le mode de réalisation de l'embase autorisant un montage facile de la fiche dans l'embase.According to a particular manufacturing method, the connection base is made up of two parts which are positioned on either side of the electrical plug while having complementary means of mutual support. This feature allows the use of an inexpensive standard electrical plug, the embodiment of the base allowing easy mounting of the plug in the base.
Selon ce mode de réalisation, l'embase de connexion dispose, sur chacune de ses deux parties constitutives, d'une zone de préhension constituée par un renfoncement latéral afin de faciliter la connexion et la déconnexion de l'embase sur l'appareil.According to this embodiment, the connection base has, on each of its two constituent parts, a gripping zone formed by a lateral recess in order to facilitate the connection and disconnection of the base on the device.
DESCRIPTION SOMMAIRE DES DESSINSSUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
D'autres avantages et particularités de l'invention ressortiront mieux à l'aide de la description faite ci-après, en référence aux dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs de l'invention parmi lesquels :Other advantages and particularities of the invention will emerge more clearly with the aid of the description given below, with reference to the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples of the invention, among which:
- la figure 1 est une vue éclatée de l'embase et de la fiche, - la figure 2 montre, sur une vue de côté, l'embase fixée sur la fiche,- Figure 1 is an exploded view of the base and the plug, - Figure 2 shows, in a side view, the base fixed on the plug,
- la figure 3 représente, dans une vue en élévation, l'évidement ménagé dans l'appareil et susceptible de recevoir l'embase,FIG. 3 represents, in an elevation view, the recess formed in the device and capable of receiving the base,
- la figure 4 représente, par une vue analogue à la figure précédente, l'embase connectée au corps de l'appareil, 4FIG. 4 represents, by a view similar to the previous figure, the base connected to the body of the device, 4
MEILLEURE MANIERE DE REALISER L'INVENTIONBEST WAY TO IMPLEMENT THE INVENTION
La figure 1 montre l'embase 2 constituée de deux parties sous la forme de demi- coque 20a, 20b globalement symétriques. Ces deux demi-parties sont destinées à être rapportées sur une fiche 16, constituant, par sa forme, une prise femelle standard, telle que l'on peut en acheter dans le commerce. Il est bien évident que la présente invention peut être appliquée à une prise mâle en modifiant l'embase et l'évidement de l'appareil selon la conformation des pièces, sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.Figure 1 shows the base 2 consisting of two parts in the form of half-shell 20a, 20b generally symmetrical. These two half-parts are intended to be attached to a plug 16, constituting, by its shape, a standard female socket, such as one can buy commercially. It is obvious that the present invention can be applied to a male plug by modifying the base and the recess of the device according to the shape of the parts, without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Sur le pourtour intérieur de ces parties sont localisés des moyens complémentaires de maintien, pour fixer les deux pièces 20a, 20b l'une à l'autre. Ces moyens complémentaires peuvent être constitués, par exemple, d'un ensemble de clipsage comprenant un clips 28 sur la pièce 20a pouvant coopérer avec le pourtour de la pièce complémentaire 20b. Ce peut être aussi un tenon 30 et une mortaise 31. L'embase 2 étant réalisée en matière plastique, tout dispositif connu permettant la fixation d'une pièce plastique à une autre peut ici être utilisé sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention. Chaque partie 20a, 20b est creuse, le profil intérieur étant étudié pour permettre l'insertion partielle d'une fiche électrique standard 16 avec un minimum de jeu. Ainsi, une paroi 23, des nervures 18 et un rebord 19, agencés à l'intérieur de chaque demi-coque permettent de maintenir la fiche 16 dans l'embase avec un jeu inférieur à 2 mm, et habituellement inférieur au mm.On the inner periphery of these parts are located complementary holding means, to fix the two parts 20a, 20b to each other. These complementary means may consist, for example, of a clip assembly comprising a clip 28 on the part 20a which can cooperate with the periphery of the complementary part 20b. It can also be a tenon 30 and a mortise 31. The base 2 being made of plastic, any known device allowing the attachment of one plastic part to another can here be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. Each part 20a, 20b is hollow, the internal profile being studied to allow the partial insertion of a standard electrical plug 16 with a minimum of play. Thus, a wall 23, ribs 18 and a flange 19, arranged at the inside each half-shell allow the plug 16 to be held in the base with a clearance of less than 2 mm, and usually less than 1 mm.
Comme il sera expliqué ultérieurement, c'est l'embase qui est fixée sur l'appareil et non la fiche, cette dernière étant uniquement entourée partiellement par l'embase. Ainsi, lors des sollicitations générées sur le câble d'alimentation électrique par l'utilisation de l'appareil, aucune répercussion n'arrive jusqu'à la connexion, l'embase protégeant ladite connexion électrique en accusant les contraintes transmises par le câble.As will be explained later, it is the base which is fixed to the device and not the plug, the latter being only partially surrounded by the base. Thus, during the stresses generated on the electrical supply cable by the use of the device, no repercussions occur until the connection, the base protecting said electrical connection by acknowledging the stresses transmitted by the cable.
Par ailleurs, un évidement 32 semi-circulaire possédant un chanfrein 34 est réalisé symétriquement sur chaque demi-pièce 20a, 20b, de telle sorte que la 5 réunion des deux demi-pièces 20a, 20b de part et d'autres de la fiche 16 permette le passage du fil électrique par le trou formé par les deux évidements semi-circulaire 32 réunis. Le chanfrein 34 évite de cisailler le fil électrique lors de l'utilisation de l'appareil électroménager qu'il raccorde au secteur.Furthermore, a semicircular recess 32 having a chamfer 34 is produced symmetrically on each half-piece 20a, 20b, so that the 5 meeting of the two half-pieces 20a, 20b on either side of the plug 16 allows the passage of the electric wire through the hole formed by the two semi-circular recesses 32 joined together. The chamfer 34 avoids shearing the electric wire when using the household appliance which it connects to the mains.
Les appareils électroménagers concernés par la présente invention sont préférentiellement des appareils mobiles soit en cours d'utilisation ou soit pouvant être déplacés entre deux utilisations, comme un aspirateur, laveur, climatiseur, taille-haies....The household appliances concerned by the present invention are preferably mobile devices either in use or that can be moved between two uses, such as a vacuum cleaner, washer, air conditioner, hedge trimmers ...
L'embase 2 est donc constituée de deux coques 20a, 20b fixées l'une à l'autre autour de la prise 16. Cette dernière n'est pas entièrement insérée dans l'embase, la partie 17 qui, lors du raccordement électrique de l'appareil, est réellement reliée à une prise mâle située sur l'appareil, est laissée saillante de l'embase afin de ne pas avoir à modifier la connexion mâle au niveau de l'appareil.The base 2 therefore consists of two shells 20a, 20b fixed to one another around the socket 16. The latter is not entirely inserted in the base, the part 17 which, during the electrical connection of the device, is actually connected to a male socket located on the device, is left protruding from the base so as not to have to modify the male connection at the device.
De plus, afin de faciliter la préhension de l'embase pour la connexion ou la déconnexion de la prise sur l'appareil, un renfoncement latéral 21 est réalisé sur chaque demi-pièce 20a, 20b, de façon symétrique.In addition, in order to facilitate gripping of the base for the connection or disconnection of the socket on the device, a lateral recess 21 is produced on each half-piece 20a, 20b, symmetrically.
Une des particularités de l'embase conforme à la présente invention est la possibilité de fixer celle-ci sur le corps de l'appareil, de telle sorte que la prise électrique soit en relation avec les plots de connexion situés sur l'appareil. Une telle configuration garantit un bon fonctionnement de l'appareil par une liaison électrique sûre, tout en évitant l'arrachement de la fiche lors de l'utilisation de l'appareil. La connexion présentée et illustrant l'invention n'est pas limitée au simple exemple décrit et est constitué d'un clips femelle 24 disposé sur une languette souple 22. Cette languette est une découpe partielle de la demi-coque 20a, qui autorise notamment un mouvement de cette languette 22 vers l'intérieur de l'embase 2, la fiche électrique 16 n'occupant qu'une partie du volume interne de l'embase 2. Sur cette languette est disposée une proéminence 26 destinée à 6 faciliter le mouvement de la languette 22 donc du clips 24 par l'utilisateur, en vue de la déconnexion de l'embase du corps 1 de l'appareil.One of the features of the base according to the present invention is the possibility of fixing it on the body of the device, so that the electrical outlet is in relation to the connection pads located on the device. Such a configuration guarantees correct operation of the device by a secure electrical connection, while preventing the plug from being torn off when the device is used. The connection presented and illustrating the invention is not limited to the simple example described and consists of a female clips 24 disposed on a flexible tongue 22. This tongue is a partial cutout of the half-shell 20a, which allows in particular a movement of this tongue 22 towards the inside of the base 2, the electrical plug 16 occupying only part of the internal volume of the base 2. On this tongue is arranged a prominence 26 intended to 6 facilitate the movement of the tongue 22 therefore the clips 24 by the user, for the disconnection of the base of the body 1 of the device.
La figure 2 montre l'embase 2 une fois montée sur la fiche électrique 16, par assemblage des deux demi-parties 20a, 20b. Il ne dépasse donc de l'embase 2 que le fil électrique 12 et la partie 17 de la fiche 16, pour sa liaison avec les plots mâles 14 situés sur l'appareil. Sur la demi-coque 20b est ménagée une zone de guidage 36 sous la forme d'un creux susceptible de coopérer avec une forme complémentaire 8 située sur le corps de l'appareil. Cette coopération réalise un guidage de l'embase 2 lors de sa connexion à l'appareil et permet un maintien longitudinal de l'embase 2 sur l'appareil.Figure 2 shows the base 2 once mounted on the electrical plug 16, by assembling the two half-parts 20a, 20b. It therefore protrudes from the base 2 only the electric wire 12 and the part 17 of the plug 16, for its connection with the male studs 14 located on the device. On the half-shell 20b is provided a guide zone 36 in the form of a recess capable of cooperating with a complementary shape 8 located on the body of the device. This cooperation guides the base 2 when it is connected to the device and allows the base 2 to be held longitudinally on the device.
La figure 3 présente une des possibilités de fixation de l'embase 2 sur le corps 1 d'un appareil électroménager. Ainsi, un évidement 4 est ménagé sur le corps de l'appareil. Préférentiellement, cet évidement 4 est ajusté aux dimensions de l'embase 2, de telle sorte que celle-ci puisse occuper l'évidement 4 sans jeu autre que le jeu lié aux tolérances et à la flexibilité des pièces et du matériau utilisés. Cet évidement 4 dispose d'un rebord 5 de protection. Il est pourvu d'un logement 6 comportant les plots de liaison électriques mâles 14 susceptibles de recevoir la fiche électrique 16, la taille de ce logement 6 étant adapté à la dimension de la partie 17 de la fiche électrique 16. L'évidement 4 dispose d'une pièce saillante 8 destinée à coopérer avec la partie creuse 36 de l'embase 2, comme il a déjà été mentionné précédemment.Figure 3 shows one of the possibilities of fixing the base 2 on the body 1 of a household appliance. Thus, a recess 4 is formed on the body of the device. Preferably, this recess 4 is adjusted to the dimensions of the base 2, so that it can occupy the recess 4 without play other than the play related to the tolerances and the flexibility of the parts and of the material used. This recess 4 has a protective edge 5. It is provided with a housing 6 comprising the male electrical connection pads 14 capable of receiving the electrical plug 16, the size of this housing 6 being adapted to the dimension of the part 17 of the electrical plug 16. The recess 4 has a projecting part 8 intended to cooperate with the hollow part 36 of the base 2, as has already been mentioned previously.
Ainsi, les diverses sollicitations du câble d'alimentation sont transmises à l'embase et donc au niveau des moyens de fixation de l'embase dans l'évidement 4. De la sorte, les connexions électriques ne sont pas sollicitées et ne risquent pas de se détériorer ou de créer un danger par une déconnexion partielle.Thus, the various stresses of the power cable are transmitted to the base and therefore at the level of the fixing means of the base in the recess 4. In this way, the electrical connections are not stressed and do not risk deteriorate or create danger by partial disconnection.
Sur la figure 3 est également visible le clips mâle 10 pouvant coopérer avec le clips femelle 24 en vue du maintien de l'embase 2 sur le corps 1 de l'appareil. La figure 4 montre l'embase de connexion 2 reliée au corps 1 de l'appareil électroménager. Par son ajustement à l'évidement 4, cette embase évite tout risque d'électrocution pour l'utilisateur par des traces d'eau pouvant stagner vers les plots 14 de connexion électrique et qui pourraient induire une fuite de courant vers l'utilisateur lors de la connexion de la fiche 16 à l'appareil.In Figure 3 is also visible the male clips 10 which can cooperate with the female clips 24 in order to maintain the base 2 on the body 1 of the device. Figure 4 shows the connection base 2 connected to the body 1 of the household appliance. By its adjustment to the recess 4, this base avoids any risk of electrocution for the user by traces of water which can stagnate towards the pads 14 of electrical connection and which could induce a current leak to the user during the connection of plug 16 to the device.
Ainsi, lors du branchement de la fiche électrique 16 munie de son embase 2, l'utilisateur saisit celle-ci, qu'il tient facilement en main grâce à l'évidement au renfoncement 21 latéral de préhension, et l'approche de l'évidement 4 ménagé dans l'appareil. Les dimensions de cet évidement 4 étant ajustées à la taille de l'embase 2, la connexion de la partie saillante 17 de la fiche 16 du logement 6 est aisée. Cette connexion est facilitée par un guidage de l'embase 2, par coopération entre les éléments 8 et 36. Lors du positionnement de la fiche électrique 16 dans le logement 6, le clips femelle 24 vient coopérer avec le clips mâle 10 afin de maintenir l'embase 2 et donc la fiche électrique 16 dans l'évidement 4, en assurant une continuité électrique entre les plots 14 et la prise électrique. Lorsque l'utilisateur désire déconnecter la prise de l'appareil, il saisit l'embase 2 et naturellement appuie sur la proéminence 26, ce qui a pour effet de désengager le clips femelle 24 du clips mâle 10, libérant ainsi l'embase 2, donc la fiche 16 du corps 1 de l'appareil.Thus, when connecting the electrical plug 16 provided with its base 2, the user grasps the latter, which he easily holds in hand thanks to the recess in the lateral recess 21 for gripping, and the approach of the recess 4 made in the device. The dimensions of this recess 4 being adjusted to the size of the base 2, the connection of the projecting part 17 of the plug 16 of the housing 6 is easy. This connection is facilitated by guiding the base 2, by cooperation between the elements 8 and 36. When positioning the electrical plug 16 in the housing 6, the female clip 24 cooperates with the male clip 10 in order to maintain the 'base 2 and therefore the electrical plug 16 in the recess 4, ensuring electrical continuity between the studs 14 and the electrical outlet. When the user wishes to disconnect the plug from the appliance, he grasps the base 2 and naturally presses on the protrusion 26, which has the effect of disengaging the female clips 24 from the male clips 10, thereby releasing the base 2, therefore the plug 16 of the body 1 of the device.
POSSIBILITE D'APPLICATION INDUSTRIELLEPOSSIBILITY OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION
L'invention trouve son application dans le domaine des dispositifs de raccordement et/ou de connexion pour appareils électroménagers. The invention finds its application in the field of connection and / or connection devices for household appliances.

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B.0322RPCT REVENDICATIONS B.0322RPCT CLAIMS
1. Embase de connexion d'une fiche électrique (16) reliant un appareil électroménager (1) de type aspirateur ou climatiseur au réseau électrique, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est rapportée sur la fiche (16) de la prise électrique en la recouvrant partiellement, ladite embase (2) comportant au moins un organe (24) pouvant coopérer avec une pièce (10) solidaire du corps de l'appareil afin de constituer un dispositif de maintien de la fiche électrique (16) dans une position assurant la liaison électrique entre le réseau et ledit appareil (1).1. Connection base for an electrical plug (16) connecting a household appliance (1) of the vacuum cleaner or air conditioner type to the electrical network, characterized in that it is attached to the plug (16) of the electrical outlet by covering it partially, said base (2) comprising at least one member (24) capable of cooperating with a part (10) integral with the body of the device in order to constitute a device for holding the electrical plug (16) in a position ensuring the connection between the network and said device (1).
2. Embase de connexion selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce qu'elle est rapportée sur la fiche (16) en épousant la forme de ladite fiche et en présentant un jeu minimum avec ladite fiche inférieur à 2 mm.2. Connection socket according to claim 1, characterized in that it is attached to the plug (16) by matching the shape of said plug and having a minimum clearance with said plug of less than 2 mm.
3. Embase de connexion selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est susceptible d'être disposée dans un évidement (4) ajusté aux dimensions de l'embase et ménagé dans l'appareil, ledit évidement contenant la fiche complémentaire.3. Connection base according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it is capable of being disposed in a recess (4) adjusted to the dimensions of the base and formed in the device, said recess containing the additional sheet.
4. Embase de connexion selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte au moins une zone de guidage (36) susceptible de coopérer avec une forme complémentaire (8) située dans l'évidement (4).4. Connection base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one guide zone (36) capable of cooperating with a complementary shape (8) located in the recess (4).
5. Embase de connexion selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle dispose d'une languette souple (22) comportant un clips femelle (24) susceptible de coopérer avec un clips mâle (10) complémentaire disposé sur le corps de l'aspirateur (1) afin de solidariser l'embase (2) et la fiche électrique (16) du corps de l'aspirateur (1). 5. Connection socket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a flexible tongue (22) comprising a female clip (24) capable of cooperating with a complementary male clip (10) disposed on the body vacuum cleaner (1) to secure the base (2) and the electrical plug (16) of the vacuum cleaner body (1).
6. Embase de connexion selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que la languette souple (22) comporte une proéminence latérale (26) qui est un organe de commande pour sa désolidarisation de l'aspirateur (1).6. Connection base according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the flexible tongue (22) has a lateral prominence (26) which is a control member for its separation from the vacuum cleaner (1).
7. Embase de connexion selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est constituée de deux parties (20a, 20b) venant se positionner de part et d'autres de la fiche électrique (16) tout en disposant de moyen(s) complémentaire(s) (28, 30, 31) de maintien mutuel.7. Connection socket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of two parts (20a, 20b) positioned on either side of the electrical plug (16) while having means (s) complementary (s) (28, 30, 31) of mutual maintenance.
8. Embase de connexion selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle dispose, sur chacune de ses deux parties constitutives (20a, 20b), d'une zone de préhension constituée par un renfoncement latéral (21). 8. Connection base according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has, on each of its two constituent parts (20a, 20b), a gripping zone constituted by a lateral recess (21).
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