WO2012075248A3 - Wheel assembly for a vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

Wheel assembly for a vacuum cleaner Download PDF

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WO2012075248A3
WO2012075248A3 PCT/US2011/062831 US2011062831W WO2012075248A3 WO 2012075248 A3 WO2012075248 A3 WO 2012075248A3 US 2011062831 W US2011062831 W US 2011062831W WO 2012075248 A3 WO2012075248 A3 WO 2012075248A3
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vacuum cleaner
wheel assembly
wheel
maneuver
giving
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Matthew J. Doerfler
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Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
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Priority to CN2011800638197A priority Critical patent/CN103313640A/en
Priority to EP11844063.5A priority patent/EP2645917A4/en
Priority to JP2013542168A priority patent/JP2013544604A/en
Priority to US13/696,105 priority patent/US20130117961A1/en
Publication of WO2012075248A2 publication Critical patent/WO2012075248A2/en
Publication of WO2012075248A3 publication Critical patent/WO2012075248A3/en

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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
    • 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
    • A47L9/009—Carrying-vehicles; Arrangements of trollies or wheels; Means for avoiding mechanical obstacles
    • 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
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • 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
    • A47L9/22—Mountings for motor fan assemblies
    • 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
    • A47L9/26—Incorporation of winding devices for electric cables
    • 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

Abstract

A vacuum cleaner having a specific ratio of wheel diameter to wheel separation distance in addition to a u-shaped yoke operably coupled to an axle, thus giving the vacuum cleaner a zero turn radius allowing the user to more easily and efficiently operate and maneuver the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may also include one or more vacuum cleaner components disposed between the wheels.
PCT/US2011/062831 2010-12-01 2011-12-01 Wheel assembly for a vacuum cleaner WO2012075248A2 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CN2011800638197A CN103313640A (en) 2010-12-01 2011-12-01 Wheel assembly for a vacuum cleaner
EP11844063.5A EP2645917A4 (en) 2010-12-01 2011-12-01 Wheel assembly for a vacuum cleaner
JP2013542168A JP2013544604A (en) 2010-12-01 2011-12-01 Wheel assembly for vacuum cleaner
US13/696,105 US20130117961A1 (en) 2010-12-01 2011-12-01 Wheel assembly for a vacuum cleaner

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US41872610P 2010-12-01 2010-12-01
US61/418,726 2010-12-01

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WO2012075248A2 WO2012075248A2 (en) 2012-06-07
WO2012075248A3 true WO2012075248A3 (en) 2012-08-23

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EP (1) EP2645917A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2013544604A (en)
CN (1) CN103313640A (en)
WO (1) WO2012075248A2 (en)

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EP2645917A2 (en) 2013-10-09
JP2013544604A (en) 2013-12-19

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