WO2014091391A1 - Poignée d'aspirateur dotée d'un système permettant de coupler un tuyau - Google Patents

Poignée d'aspirateur dotée d'un système permettant de coupler un tuyau Download PDF

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WO2014091391A1
WO2014091391A1 PCT/IB2013/060749 IB2013060749W WO2014091391A1 WO 2014091391 A1 WO2014091391 A1 WO 2014091391A1 IB 2013060749 W IB2013060749 W IB 2013060749W WO 2014091391 A1 WO2014091391 A1 WO 2014091391A1
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handle
coupling
hose
vacuum cleaner
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Giacomo Pittalis
Monica Milani
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Indesit Company S.P.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
    • 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
    • A47L5/362—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back of the horizontal type, e.g. canister or sledge type
    • 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
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing

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  • the present invention relates to the field of suction and cleaning systems, more specifically to a system for coupling a hose to a vacuum cleaner handle and a vacuum cleaner handle equipped with such a system.
  • the vacuum cleaner is a particular household appliance intended for cleaning floors and other surfaces. Its internal mechanism allows it to suck dust and other particles mixed with air, and to hold them inside its body by means of a filter element, so as to release clean air.
  • the motor in particular, which is typically and electric one, allows sucking external air by creating a sort of a vacuum, by means of a fan, inside the vacuum cleaner.
  • a vacuum cleaner typically consists of a body enclosing the internal mechanism, possibly fitted with castors for ease of movement, to which a flexible and/or at least partly rigid extension tube is connected, which in its turn is connected to cleaning tools such as brushes or nozzles; cleaning tools are characterized by different shapes, each one suitable for a particular application.
  • a vacuum cleaner with the body separated from the cleaning tool is normally equipped with a rigid handle, much like a broom, with a grip at one end; the tool is integrally pivoted to the other end, so that the handle can at least rotate relative to the tool through at least one rotary joint.
  • the rigid handle may consist of two parts connected to each other by means of a central joint, so that the two parts can at least partially rotate relative to each other.
  • the handle has a coupling for a hose to be connected to the vacuum cleaner body.
  • the hose can be fitted in the lower region of the handle, in the vicinity of the cleaning tool connection.
  • a problem arises in this case, since when moving the handle backwards, e.g. in order to insert the tool into small spaces such as under beds or other pieces of furniture, the hose coupling will get in touch with the floor, thus hindering movement; in addition, the hose will be subject to excessive bending, and may thus be cut or choked, hence stopping the air flow.
  • the hose is applied to the upper region of the handle, near the grip, as described, for example, in EP-1226777-A1.
  • Such a design poses the problem that, when tilting the upper part of the handle, especially backwards, the hose will adversely interfere with the grip.
  • the hose coupling is provided in the region of the central joint, extending in a direction substantially parallel to the lower part of the handle, thereby creating a straight line between the lower part of the handle and the hose.
  • the handle becomes independent of the intake region, thus solving the mutual interference problem.
  • the cleaning tool turns out to be independent of the intake region, thus solving the problem of the excessive bending of the hose when the handle is tilted backwards, which might choke the hose.
  • the hose will bend moderately and naturally, thus also facilitating the pulling function exerted by the hose on the body of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the present invention particularly relates to a system for coupling a hose to a vacuum cleaner handle and to a vacuum cleaner handle equipped with such a system, as set out in the claims, which are an integral part of the present description.
  • Figure 1 shows a vacuum cleaner equipped with a rigid handle, a hose and a coupling system in accordance with the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the handle area, including the hose coupling system.
  • 1 designates the body of the vacuum cleaner
  • 2 designates the hose
  • 3 designates the central joint
  • 6 designates the hose coupling
  • 7 designates the grip
  • 8 designates the cleaning tool, e.g. a suction brush
  • 4 designates the lower part of the handle to be connected to the cleaning tool
  • 5 designates the upper part of the handle to be connected to the grip.
  • the coupling 6 has a shape suitable for firmly but removably receiving the end portion of the hose.
  • the hose coupling 6 is provided in the region of the central joint 3, extending in a direction substantially parallel to the lower part of the handle.
  • the lower part of the handle 4 and the hose 2 will arrange themselves in parallel directions.
  • the hose will be subject to a slight bending, which will not however be detrimental.
  • the grip 7 and the tool 8 are connected to the handle through respective joints that allow the respective angles to be adjusted.
  • the joint 3 is so designed as to offer some resistance to the rotary folding of the two parts of the handle, e.g. by means of a stepped contact or clutch between the two parts.
  • the stepped contact or clutch is controlled through a button fitted to the joint: when pressed, the handle can be folded; when released, the handle locks into the upright or folded position.
  • the joints at the grip and at the tool are designed in a known manner.
  • the upper part of the handle is shaped like a fork with two spaced parallel arms 5' and 5" extending from both sides of the joint, with an empty space at the center.
  • the fork-shaped part with the empty central area allows the upper part of the handle to be fully folded against the lower part without interfering with the joint, resulting in improved storage and transport conditions due to the fact that the handle needs not be disassembled, and halved outer dimensions. Also the grip 7 can be folded towards the central empty area, thereby further reducing the outer dimensions of the handle.
  • the maximum tilting angle of both parts of the handle is approx. 180°C forwards relative to the straight alignment in idle conditions, and approx. 90°C forwards in operation.

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Abstract

La présente invention se rapporte à un système permettant de coupler un tuyau à une poignée d'aspirateur. La poignée est divisée en au moins deux parties (4, 5) grâce à une articulation centrale (3), et le système de couplage comprend l'articulation centrale et un couplage (6), situé sans la région de l'articulation centrale et s'étendant dans une direction sensiblement parallèle à la partie inférieure de la poignée. Une partie d'extrémité du tuyau peut être fixée de manière ferme et amovible dans le couplage.
PCT/IB2013/060749 2012-12-10 2013-12-09 Poignée d'aspirateur dotée d'un système permettant de coupler un tuyau WO2014091391A1 (fr)

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EP13826945.1A EP2928351B1 (fr) 2012-12-10 2013-12-09 Manche d'aspirateur avec un raccord de tuyau

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ITTO2012A001061 2012-12-10
IT001061A ITTO20121061A1 (it) 2012-12-10 2012-12-10 Sistema di innesto di un tubo flessibile ad un manico di aspirapolvere, e manico di aspirapolvere dotato di tale sistema

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EP1226777A1 (fr) 2001-01-29 2002-07-31 Lg Electronics Inc. Dispositif d'accouplement pour l'assemblage du tube d'extension d'un aspirateur
JP2005040246A (ja) * 2003-07-25 2005-02-17 Sanyo Electric Co Ltd 縦型掃除機
EP1525837A1 (fr) * 2003-10-16 2005-04-27 IMETEC S.p.A. Aspirateur avec caisson moteur mobile
JP2006311943A (ja) * 2005-05-09 2006-11-16 Silver Seiko Ltd 電気掃除機

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1226777A1 (fr) 2001-01-29 2002-07-31 Lg Electronics Inc. Dispositif d'accouplement pour l'assemblage du tube d'extension d'un aspirateur
JP2005040246A (ja) * 2003-07-25 2005-02-17 Sanyo Electric Co Ltd 縦型掃除機
EP1525837A1 (fr) * 2003-10-16 2005-04-27 IMETEC S.p.A. Aspirateur avec caisson moteur mobile
JP2006311943A (ja) * 2005-05-09 2006-11-16 Silver Seiko Ltd 電気掃除機

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP4098163A1 (fr) * 2021-06-03 2022-12-07 Seb S.A. Accessoire pour aspirateur traineau
WO2022254156A1 (fr) * 2021-06-03 2022-12-08 Seb S.A. Accessoire pour aspirateur traineau
FR3123553A1 (fr) * 2021-06-03 2022-12-09 Seb S.A. Accessoire pour aspirateur traineau

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