WO2012013915A1 - Dual purpose vacuum cleaner for use on both, floors and stairs - Google Patents
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- WO2012013915A1 WO2012013915A1 PCT/GB2011/000861 GB2011000861W WO2012013915A1 WO 2012013915 A1 WO2012013915 A1 WO 2012013915A1 GB 2011000861 W GB2011000861 W GB 2011000861W WO 2012013915 A1 WO2012013915 A1 WO 2012013915A1
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- vacuum cleaner
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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
- A47L5/367—Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases
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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
- A47L9/009—Carrying-vehicles; Arrangements of trollies or wheels; Means for avoiding mechanical obstacles
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- Dual purpose Vacuum Cleaner for use on both, floors and stairs.
- This invention relates to a Vacuum Cleaner particularly, to a cylinder-type vacuum cleaner which is designed for stable, safe and easy use on both a flight of stairs and also on a flat surface such as a floor.
- Patient no 5,755,007 refers to a portable cleaning apparatus which attempts to solve some of these issues but does not address the issue of the inability of a machine to smoothly ascend up a stair case by the use of a curved undercarriage. It does not have lockable ground engaging members but rather, relies upon the body of the machine contacting the stair tread in order that friction between the step and the machine body part will act as a break or grip.
- Patient no US5,937,477 refers to a portable cleaning apparatus which attempts to solve some of these issues but does not address the issue of the inability of a machine to smoothly ascend up a stair case by the use of a curved undercarriage. It does not have lockable ground engaging members but rather, relies upon the body of the machine contacting the stair tread in order that friction between the step and the machine body part will act as a break or grip. It also does not have the motor of the machine located in such a place that the centre of gravity of the machine aids stability.
- Patient no US 2003/01 21 1 20 A1 refers to a vacuum cleaner which attempts to solve some of these issues but does not address the issue of the inability of a machine to smoothly ascend up a stair case by the use of a curved undercarriage. It does not have lockable ground engaging members but rather, relies upon the body of the machine contacting the stair tread when placed at a particular angle, in order to act as a break or grip.
- the object of this invention is to provide a Vacuum Cleaner which can be used on a floor in the conventional sense and which is also able to be stable, easily used and safely manoeuvred and positioned on a flight of stairs.
- This object is achieved by means of the shape of the curved undercarriage, which provides stability by traversing two treads and also because of a switchable ratchet mechanism which when disengaged, allows rotation of the ground engaging members in a forward or backward direction to allow easy manoeuvring on floors but when applied, allows the rotating ground engaging members to travel in a forward direction only, for use on stairs and thus overcoming the previous difficulties of using the same vacuum cleaner on both the floor and the stairs.
- the curved shape of the undercarriage of this vacuum cleaner allows the smooth movement of the vacuum cleaner over treads as it ascends a stair case.
- the rotating ground engaging members that engage with the stair tread can be acted upon by the locking mechanism that prevents the vacuum cleaner descending backwards down the stairs and the centre of gravity created by the location of the motor is such that it adds inherent stability when being used on stairs.
- the curved shape of the undercarriage of the Vacuum Cleaner facilitates the sliding of the vacuum cleaner up a flight of stairs in a smooth motion by pulling the Vacuum hose or " wand " or by pulling it up by the handle, which means that the ascent of the vacuum cleaner is smoother and easier for the user and that the likelihood of damaging the vacuum cleaner by such action is minimised.
- the disabling of the rear ground engaging members ability to rotate in a backward or 'downstairs ' direction minimises the possibility of the vacuum cleaner slipping down the stair case.
- the specifically curved shape of the undercarriage of the vacuum cleaner allows it to sit in a very stable position by spanning two, or in the case of large versions more than two, stair treads.
- One or more multi-directional, rotating ground engaging members may be located at the front part of the Vacuum Cleaner.
- the castor is the preferred choice of multi-directional, rotating ground engaging member for this position but should not be regarded as limiting to the present invention
- This member allows maximum manoeuvrability and stability of the Vacuum Cleaner when used on a flat surface such as a floor in the conventional sense as well as providing manoeuvrability and stability when used on a stair case or flight of stairs.
- more than one rotating ground engaging members may be used at the front of the vacuum cleaner.
- the locking mechanism which is intended to be applied to the rear rotating ground engaging members, is constructed in a manner which allows each rotating ground engaging member to be engaged or disengaged individually by means of the mechanism actuator being built into each individual rotating ground engaging member or alternatively it can be applied to one or more rotating ground engaging members simultaneously by means of the mechanism actuator being built into the body of the Vacuum Cleaner in order to act on either one or more of the rotating ground engaging members or the axle or axles of the rotating ground engaging members.
- the handle on the front of the vacuum cleaner may be orientated in a plane which runs from front to back and may also be orientated at alternative angles to that, at the point of manufacture.
- the handle can also be built into the Vacuum Cleaner in the form of a countersunk grip.
- One or more rotating members which are not floor engaging members, may be located on th furthest forward point or 'nose' of the front end of the Vacuum Cleaner in order to assist th Vacuum Cleaner to ascend a step with the minimum of resistance.
- one or more rotating members which can engage with a stair case may also be encorporated into the curved undercarriage
- the locking mechanism should be disengaged in order to allow free movement in more than one direction, of the vacuum cleaner which can then be manoeuvred or positioned by pulling the suction hose, "wand" or the handle.
- the locking mechanism When the vacuum cleaner is to be used on a stairs, the locking mechanism should be engaged in order to allow rotation of the ground engaging members, in a forward direction only and thus permitting only forward movement of the vacuum cleaner.
- the user pulls the suction hose forward and upwards, until the curved shape of the undercarriage of the vacuum cleaner clears the next step up or until the stair riser engaging member engages with the riser of the stair case in front of the vacuum cleaner and that continues up and onto the next step.
- the curved shape of the undercarriage of the vacuum cleaner and the provision of the stair riser engaging member assist in the vacuum cleaner's ascent of the stair tread.
- the rotating ground engaging members having been engaged in a locked position by the actuator, allow only forward movement of the vacuum cleaner and the centre of gravity of the vacuum cleaner specifically aided by the position of the motor, also assists in the rising of the front of the vacuum cleaner to climb the stair tread without resulting in instability or tipping of the vacuum cleaner.
- Figure 1 shows a sectional view of the Vacuum Cleaner (F) positioned on a flight of stairs and the illustration further represents the position of the motor (E), dust collector (G) and stair riser engaging member (J).
- Fig ure 2 shows a side view of the Vacuum Cleaner ( F) at rest in a stable position on a flight of stairs from a side-on perspective and clearly shows how the curved shape of the undercarriage ( B) enables the stable spanning of two steps and how it can assist ascent up a flight of stairs by smoothly transiting over a step.
- This figure also shows how, the stair riser engaging member (J) will be the first point of contact, should the vacuum cleaner encounter the stair riser that is immediately in front of the vacuum cleaner.
- Figure 3 shows a perspective view of how, when the Vacuum Cleaner (F) is placed onto a stair case, all ground engaging members (A) and (C) are able to engage with the steps to facilitate a stable posture.
- Figure 4 shows a perspective view of how, when the Vacuum Cleaner (F) is placed onto a flat surface such as a floor, all ground engaging members (A) and (C) are able to engage with the floor to facilitate a stable posture and allow ease of manoeuvrability all directions.
- Fig ure 5 shows a side view of the Vacuum Cleaner (F) positioned on a flat surface such as a floor.
- a multi-directional ground engaging member (A) is positioned to provide both a method of support and a means for moving the Vacuum Cleaner (F) which it is able to do so on both stairs or floor.
- the curved shape of the undercarriage (B) enables the Vacuum Cleaner ( F) to be manoeuvred over stair case risers as it facilitates an easy transition when ascending from one step to another and also allows the multi-directional ground engaging member (A) to be positioned so as to engage with the higher step.
- the rear ground engaging members (C), give stability, facilitate a method for moving the Vacuum Cleaner ( F) and are also lockable by use of the Locking Ratchet Mechanism Actuator ( D) so that the Vacuum Cleaner (F) is unable to roll back and move down the stair case in an uncontrolled manner.
- the motor ( E) of the Vacuum Cleaner ( F) is positioned in such a location as to offer a low centre of gravity which ensures further stability.
- the Vacuum Hose (H) is located at a position which also allows it to be used to pull the Vacuum Cleaner (F) upwards when used on a stair case or in multiple directions when used on a flat surface such as a floor.
- a handle or grip ( I) is located towards the front or 'nose' of the vacuum cleaner ( F) for ease of use and manoeuvrability.
- a unique stair riser engaging member (J ) is incorporated into the front of the Vacuum Cleaner (F) to allow vertical ascent of stair riser with the least possible hindrance.
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US13/813,057 US8887350B2 (en) | 2010-07-29 | 2011-06-08 | Dual purpose vacuum cleaner for use on both, floors and stairs |
RU2013105496/12A RU2568557C2 (en) | 2010-07-30 | 2011-06-08 | Dual purpose vacuum cleaner for use both on floors and on stairs |
EP11745995.8A EP2598007B1 (en) | 2010-07-30 | 2011-06-08 | Dual purpose vacuum cleaner for use on both, floors and stairs |
JP2013521201A JP5972873B2 (en) | 2010-07-30 | 2011-06-08 | Dual-use vacuum cleaner that can be used for both floor and stairs |
CN201180041867.6A CN103079442B (en) | 2010-07-30 | 2011-06-08 | For the dual-purpose vacuum cleaner using on both floor and stair |
BR112013002019A BR112013002019A2 (en) | 2010-07-29 | 2011-06-08 | vacuum cleaner for use on a flat surface such as a floor and also for use on a flight of stairs or staircase |
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GB1012793.4 | 2010-07-30 | ||
GB1012793.4A GB2482328B (en) | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-30 | Dual purpose vacuum cleaner for use on floor and stairs |
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