WO2019052667A1 - Aspirateur et procédé de manipulation d'un aspirateur - Google Patents

Aspirateur et procédé de manipulation d'un aspirateur Download PDF

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WO2019052667A1
WO2019052667A1 PCT/EP2017/073472 EP2017073472W WO2019052667A1 WO 2019052667 A1 WO2019052667 A1 WO 2019052667A1 EP 2017073472 W EP2017073472 W EP 2017073472W WO 2019052667 A1 WO2019052667 A1 WO 2019052667A1
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Erik Dahlbeck
Henrik Holm
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Aktiebolaget Electrolux
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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
    • A47L5/28—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
    • 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
    • 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
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • 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
    • A47L9/14—Bags or the like; Rigid filtering receptacles; Attachment of, or closures for, bags or receptacles
    • A47L9/1427—Means for mounting or attaching bags or filtering receptacles in suction cleaners; Adapters
    • 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
    • A47L9/322—Handles for hand-supported suction cleaners

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  • the present disclosure relates to a vacuum cleaner as well as a method of handling a vacuum cleaner.
  • Vacuum cleaners of different types are known.
  • One type of vacuum cleaner is referred to as the stick type.
  • the stick type vacuum cleaner comprises essentially a slender body with a handle at one end, and a vacuum cleaning nozzle at the other end. Inside the body a motor fan unit is arranged for producing an airflow through the vacuum cleaner, and a main separation unit for separating dust and debris from the airflow.
  • the stick type vacuum cleaner is designed for standing use, the user grasping the handle and moving the nozzle over a surface to be cleaned.
  • An advantage of the stick type vacuum cleaner is that it is compact and thus, easily stowed. It may be used as a complement to a larger vacuum cleaner for quickly vacuum cleaning a smaller area, or as a main vacuum cleaner in smaller living spaces, such as e.g. a one or two room apartment.
  • EP 1955630 discloses a stick vacuum cleaner comprising a motor, fan and filter arrangement arranged at an intersection between a lower body portion and an upper body portion. The lower and upper body portions are pivotable in relation to each other. Access to the motor, fan and filter arrangement is provided from a lateral side of the stick vacuum cleaner.
  • US 2016/309972 discloses a portable vacuum device for collecting small objects, pet waste, dust, dirt, or other small debris without requiring excessive bending or stooping by the user.
  • the vacuum device comprises a handle, a motor having a fan, and a tube.
  • the motor is housed in the handle.
  • the tube is attached to the handle, and the tube includes an intake port that is located distally to the handle, and a collection compartment.
  • the collection compartment is arranged in the half of the tube nearest to the intake port.
  • a bag for collected waste arranged in the collection compartment is accessible from the intake port.
  • GB 2433022 discloses a vacuum cleaner comprising: a cleaner body, an elongate handle connected to the cleaner body, the elongate handle being movable between an extended position, extending outwardly from the cleaner body, and a stowed position, in which the elongate handle is positioned substantially adjacent to the cleaner body.
  • the body houses a motor/fan unit and means for collecting dust and dirt.
  • CN 202604719 discloses a dust collector comprising a machine head having an electric motor, a machine body, and a connecting head which can be connected with a floor brush and an accessory, wherein the connecting head can be respectively connected with the machine body or the machine head, a dust bag filtering apparatus can be mounted inside the machine body, and a machine body filtering apparatus can be used independently and also can be used in series with a machine head filtering apparatus.
  • a vacuum cleaner comprising a motor fan unit for producing an airflow through the vacuum cleaner, a main separation unit for separating dust and debris from the airflow through the vacuum cleaner, an elongated body having a nozzle end and a handle end, a nozzle arranged at the nozzle end of the elongated body, and a handle arranged at the handle end of the elongated body.
  • the elongated body comprises a first body part including the nozzle end and a second body part including the handle end.
  • the main separation unit is arranged in the first body part, and the motor fan unit is arranged in the second body part, wherein a mechanical link connects the first body part with the second body part, the mechanical link permitting a relative movement between the first and second body parts, providing access to the main separation unit by a user of the vacuum cleaner.
  • the vacuum cleaner is configured for the user grasping the handle and moving the nozzle over a surface to be cleaned, such as e.g. a floor surface.
  • the vacuum cleaner suitably is a stick type vacuum cleaner. Accordingly, the elongated body may form a slender body.
  • the motor axis of the motor fan unit may be arranged substantially in an axial direction of the elongated body thus, saving space in a radial direction of the elongated body.
  • the main separation unit may extend longer in the axial direction of the elongated body than in the radial direction of the elongated body.
  • an airflow from the main separation unit may pass through a flow passage from the first body part to the second body part.
  • a flow passage may permit the user to access the main separation unit.
  • the first body part may comprise a first air path extending from the nozzle end, through the main separation unit, and to a portion of the elongated body where the first and second body parts meet.
  • the main separation unit being arranged in the first body part may mean that the main separation unit is enclosed within the first body part.
  • Access to the main separation unit in the first body part after the relative movement has been performed may be provided through an opening in the first body part, the opening having been revealed by the performing of the relative movement.
  • the opening may form part of the first air path and/or the flow passage.
  • the opening may be arranged at least partially adjacent to the first air path and/or the flow path.
  • the second body part may comprise a second air path extending from a portion of the elongated body where the first and second body parts meet, through the motor fan unit, and to an air outlet arranged in the second body part.
  • the motor fan unit being arranged in the second body part may mean that the motor fan unit is enclosed in the second body part.
  • the vacuum cleaner may be provided with electric energy for driving the motor fan unit, e.g. from an onboard rechargeable battery, or from mains power via a cord and plug from a wall socket.
  • the relative movement between the first and second body parts may for instance be a rotational movement between the first and second body parts, and/or a translational movement between the first and second body parts.
  • the mechanical link may comprise e.g. a hinge, threads, telescopic tubes, or rails, just to mention a few examples.
  • the elongated body in a first position of the first and second body parts the elongated body may be in an operable state for vacuum cleaning use of the vacuum cleaner by the user of the vacuum cleaner, and in a second position of the first and second body parts at least a portion of the main separation unit may be accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner. In this manner, the relative movement between the first and second body parts may reposition the first and second body parts from the first position to the second position.
  • the first and second body parts in the second position of the first and second body parts may be connected via the mechanical link.
  • the first and second body parts may remain connected when the relative movement between the first and second body parts has positioned the first and second body parts in the second position, for the user to access the main separation unit.
  • the mechanical link may form the only connection between the first and second body parts when the first and second body parts are in the second position.
  • a method of handling a vacuum cleaner comprising a motor fan unit for producing an airflow through the vacuum cleaner, a main separation unit for separating dust and debris from the airflow through the vacuum cleaner, an elongated body having a nozzle end and a handle end, a nozzle arranged at the nozzle end of the elongated body, and a handle arranged at the handle end of the elongated body.
  • the elongated body comprises a first body part including the nozzle end and a second body part including the handle end, wherein the main separation unit is arranged in the first body part, and the motor fan unit is arranged in the second body part.
  • a mechanical link connects the first body part with the second body part.
  • FIG. 1 a - 1 e schematically illustrate a vacuum cleaner according to embodiments
  • Figs. 2a and 2b schematically illustrates a vacuum cleaner according to embodiments
  • Fig. 2c illustrates a partial cross-section of a vacuum cleaner
  • FIG. 3a - 3c schematically illustrate a vacuum cleaner according to embodiments
  • Figs. 4a and 4b schematically illustrate a vacuum cleaner according to embodiments
  • Fig. 4c illustrates a partial cross-section of a vacuum cleaner
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a method of handling a vacuum cleaner.
  • FIGs. 1 a - 1e schematically illustrate a vacuum cleaner 2 according to embodiments.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 comprises an elongated body 4 having a nozzle end 6 and a handle end 8.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 comprises a nozzle 10 arranged at the nozzle end 6 of the elongated body 4, and a handle 12 arranged at the handle end 8 of the elongated body 4.
  • the elongated body 4 may have a tubular shape of substantially the same cross-sectional area along the elongated body 4, as in the embodiments of Figs. 1a - 1e. Alternatively, the elongated body 4 may have a varying cross-sectional shape along the elongated body 4. The cross-sectional shape may be e.g. substantially circular, oval, triangular, or square along at least a portion of the elongated body 4.
  • the elongated body 4 comprises a first body part 14 including the nozzle end 6 and a second body part 16 including the handle end 8. Accordingly, during use of the vacuum cleaner 2, the first body part 14 is positioned below the second body part 16. A mechanical link 17 connects the first body part 14 with the second body part 16.
  • the mechanical link 17 permits a relative movement between the first body part 14 and the second body part 16.
  • the relative movement between the first body part 14 and the second body part 16 provides access to an interior of the elongated body. That is, a user of the vacuum cleaner 2 may access the interior of the elongated body 4 after having initiated or performed the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16.
  • a further relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 closes access to the interior of the elongated body 4.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 further comprises a motor fan unit 18 and a main separation unit 20, both are indicated with broken lines in Figs. 1 b and 1c.
  • the main separation unit 20 is arranged in the first body part 14, and the motor fan unit 18 is arranged in the second body part 16.
  • the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 provides access to the main separation unit 20 by a user of the vacuum cleaner 2. Thus, the user may replace or empty the main separation unit 20.
  • the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 exposes an opening 22 in the first body part 14. Via the opening 22 the user may access the main separation unit 20.
  • FIGs. 1 a and 1 b two side views of the vacuum cleaner 2 are shown.
  • Fig. 1c the vacuum cleaner 2 is shown after the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 has been completed.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 In a first position of the first and second body parts 14, 16 the elongated body 4 and the vacuum cleaner 2 are in an operable state for vacuum cleaning use by the user of the vacuum cleaner 2, as shown in Figs. 1a and 1 b. After completion of the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16, the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in a second position, in which at least a portion of the main separation unit 20 is accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2 in the first body part 14, as shown in Fig. 1c. Accordingly, the relative movement moves the first and second body parts 14, 16 from the first position to the second position. Suitably, a reverse relative movement moves the first and second body parts 14, 16 again back form the second position to the first position.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 may seal against each other.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 are connected to each other.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 are connected via the mechanical link 17.
  • the first and second body parts 14, 16 remain connected in the second position. Accordingly, the first and second body parts 14, 16 are ready for easy repositioning into the first position.
  • the first and second body parts 14, 16 may be locked in relation to each other in the first position of the first and second body parts 14, 16. After releasing the locked first and second body parts 14, 16, the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 may be performed.
  • the first and second body parts 14, 16 may be locked in relation to each other in the second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16. After releasing the locked first and second body parts 14, 16, a reverse relative movement of the first and second body parts 14, 16 may be performed.
  • a first air path extends through the first body part 14 from the nozzle end 8 through the main separation unit 20 and to a portion of the elongated body 4 where the first and second body parts 14, 16 meet.
  • a flow passage 21 from the main separation unit 20 to the motor fan unit 18.
  • the second body part 16 comprises a second air path, indicated with an arrow 25, extending from the portion of the elongated body 4 where the first and second body parts 14, 16 meet through the motor fan unit 18 and to the air outlet 19.
  • At least a portion of the flow passage 21 may permit the user to access the main separation unit 20.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 may comprise a filter 24 arranged downstream of the main separation unit 20 and upstream of the motor fan unit 18.
  • the filter 24 may be e.g. a so-called HEPA filter arranged downstream of the main separation unit 20 and upstream of the motor fan unit 18.
  • the filter 24 may be arranged at the motor fan unit 18 in the second body part 14. In the second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16 at least a portion of the filter 24 may be accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2, see Figs. 1 b and 1 c. In such embodiments, the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 may expose an opening 26 in the second body part 16. Via the opening 24 the user may access the filter 24. According to alternative embodiments, the filter 24 may be arranged in the first body part 14 at the main separation unit 20. In the second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16 at least a portion of the filter 24 may be accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the filter 24 may have to be removed from the first body part 14 before the main separation unit 20 may be accessed in the first body part 14.
  • the filter 24 may be removed together with the main separation unit 20 from the first body part 14 for accessing the main separation unit 20.
  • a further possibility may be for the filter 24 to be arranged in both the first and second body parts 14, 16, i.e. at an intersection between the first and second body parts 14, 16.
  • the filter 24 in the second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16 at least a portion of the filter 24 may be accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the user may not only replace or empty the main separation unit 20 when the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 has been completed, but additionally or alternatively the filter 24 may be removed for cleaning or replacement.
  • the mechanical link 17 may permit rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14. In this manner, the relative movement between the first and second body part 14, 16 may be performed by rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14.
  • the elongated body 4 has a body axis 28 extending in a direction between the handle end 8 and the nozzle end 6, and the mechanical link 17 permits rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14 about a transverse axis 30 extending transverse to the body axis 28.
  • the body axis 28 extends in the direction between the handle end 8 and the nozzle end 6 when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the first position.
  • a mechanical link 17 providing rotation about a transverse axis 30 extending transverse to the body axis 28 is a hinge.
  • Each of the two halves of the hinge may be directly or indirectly connected to the first and second body parts 14, 16, respectively.
  • the first and second body parts 14, 16 may be folded about the transverse axis 30 such that the nozzle 10 and handle 12 are arranged in positions suited for supporting the vacuum cleaner 2 on the nozzle 10 and the handle 12 against a horizontal surface.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 may stand up on the horizontal surface, e.g. a floor surface 29, with the opening 22 facing upwardly when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the second position, see Fig. 1c.
  • the user may easily access the main separation unit 20.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 may comprise an ejecting mechanism 31 , wherein in the second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16 the ejecting mechanism 31 ejects at least partially the main separation unit 20 from the first body part 14.
  • the main separation unit 20 may be easily graspable by the user when the user removes the main separation unit 20 from the first body part 14.
  • the ejecting mechanism 31 comprises a helical spring 33.
  • the helical spring 33 is shown in a compressed state.
  • the main separation unit 20 is at least partially ejected from the first body part 14 by the helical spring 33, see Fig. 1 d.
  • Any other ejecting mechanism comprising e.g. a gas spring, a lever, or any other ejecting mechanism capable of ejecting the main separation unit 20 at least partially from the first body part 14 may alternatively be utilised.
  • the ejecting mechanism 31 may be releasably looked.
  • the user of the vacuum cleaner 2 may release the locked ejecting mechanism 31 in order to ejected the main separation unit 20.
  • the injection mechanism 31 may be locked again.
  • the same type of mechanism used in a retractable pen may be utilised.
  • the elongated body 4 may have a body axis 28 extending in a direction between the handle end 8 and the nozzle end 6, wherein the main separation unit 20 is removable from the first body part 14 in a direction substantially in parallel with the body axis 28.
  • the main separation unit 20 may be easily taken out of the first body part 14 and repositioned in the first body part 14 after dust and debris has been removed from the main separation unit 20.
  • Fig. 1e shows the vacuum cleaner 2 in a bent position. The bent position may be optionally provided in some embodiments.
  • the second body part 16 in a third position of the first and second body parts 14, 16, may be rotated in relation to the first body part 14 about the transverse axis 30 in a direction opposite to the direction providing the second position. In this manner, the first and second body parts 14, 16 of the elongated body 4 may be positioned to reach more easily underneath furniture than if the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the first position. In the third position, the vacuum cleaner 2 is operable for vacuum cleaning use by the user of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • a flexible tubing 32 may cover end portions of the first and second body parts 14, 16 where they meet at the mechanical link. In this manner, air will not be sucked into the vacuum cleaner 2 at the portion of the elongated body 4 where the first and second body parts 14, 16 meet when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the third position.
  • the flexible tubing 32 e.g. may be repositioned onto only one of the first and second body parts 14, 16 while the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the first position.
  • Figs. 2a and 2b schematically illustrates a vacuum cleaner 2 according to embodiments. These embodiments resemble in much the embodiments of Figs. 1 a - 1 d.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 comprises an elongated body 4 comprising a first body part 14 including a nozzle end 6 and a second body part 16 including a handle end 8.
  • a main separation unit 20 is arranged in the first body part 14 and a motor fan unit 18 is arranged in the second body part 16.
  • a mechanical link 17 permits a relative movement between the first body part 14 and the second body part 16. The relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 provides access to the main separation unit 20 by a user of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • a first position of the first and second body parts 14, 16 the elongated body 4 and the vacuum cleaner 2 are in an operable state for vacuum cleaning use by the user of the vacuum cleaner 2, as shown in Fig. 2a.
  • the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in a second position, in which at least a portion of the main separation unit 20 is accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2 in the first body part 14, as shown in Fig. 2b.
  • An opening 34 in the first and/or second body parts 14, 16 provides access to the interior of the elongated body 4 and the main separation unit 20 when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the second position.
  • the mechanical link 17 permits rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14.
  • the elongated body 4 has a body axis 28 extending in a direction between the handle end 8 and the nozzle end 6, and the mechanical link 17 permits rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14 substantially about the body axis 28.
  • the relative movement in the form of a rotational movement about the body axis 28 may position the first and second body parts 14, 16 in the second position.
  • a reverse rotation about the body axis 28, or a continued rotation about the body axis 28, positions the first and second body parts 14, 16 in the first position again.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 may be connected via the mechanical link 17.
  • Various mechanical links 17 permitting rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14, are foreseeable, such as e.g. threads.
  • a mechanical link 17 comprising a recess 36 and a protrusion 38.
  • the recess 36 forms an at least partially circumferential track in the first body part 14 for the protrusion 38.
  • the protrusion 38 extends into the recess 36 and locks the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14 in an axial direction of the body axis 28.
  • the protrusion 38 runs along the track formed by the recess 36.
  • the second body part 16 may be rotated about the body axis 28 in relation to the first body part 16, or vice versa.
  • a filter as discussed in connection with the embodiments of Figs. 1a - 1c may be accessible to the user in the second part 16 or in the first part 16, when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the second position.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 may be releasably locked to each other in the first and/or second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16.
  • Figs. 3a - 3c schematically illustrate a vacuum cleaner 2 according to embodiments.
  • Fig. 3a shows a side view of the vacuum cleaner 2
  • Figs. 3b and 3c show top views of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 comprises an elongated body 4 comprising a first body part 14 including a nozzle end 6 and a second body part 16 including a handle end 8.
  • a nozzle 10 is arranged at the nozzle end 6 of the elongated body 4, and a handle 12 is arranged at the handle end 8 of the elongated body 4.
  • a main separation unit 20 is arranged in the first body part 14 and a motor fan unit 18 is arranged in the second body part 16.
  • a mechanical link 17 permits a relative movement between the first body part 14 and the second body part 16.
  • the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 provides access to the main separation unit 20 by a user of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the elongated body 4 and the vacuum cleaner 2 are in an operable state for vacuum cleaning use by the user of the vacuum cleaner 2, as shown in Figs. 3a and 3b.
  • the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in a second position, in which at least a portion of the main separation unit 20 is accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2 in the first body part 14, as shown in Fig. 3c.
  • An opening 22 in the first body part 14 provides access to the interior of the first body part 14 and the main separation unit 20 when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the second position.
  • An opening in the second body part 16 may provide access to an interior of the second body part 16.
  • the mechanical link 17 permits rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14.
  • the elongated body 4 has a body axis 28 extending in a direction between the handle end 8 and the nozzle end 6, and the mechanical link 17 permits rotation of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14 about a parallel axis 40 extending substantially in parallel with the body axis 28.
  • the relative movement in the form of a rotational movement about the parallel axis 40 may position the first and second body parts 14, 16 in the second position.
  • a reverse rotation about the parallel axis 40, or a continued rotation about the parallel axis 40 positions the first and second body parts 14, 16 in the first position again.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 may be connected via the mechanical link 17.
  • a filter as discussed in connection with the embodiments of Figs. 1 a - 1c may be accessible to the user in the second part 16 and/or the first body part 14, when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the second position.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 may be releasably locked to each other in the first and/or second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16.
  • Figs. 4a and 4b schematically illustrate a vacuum cleaner 2 according to embodiments. These embodiments resemble in much the embodiments of Figs. 1 a - 3c.
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 comprises an elongated body 4 comprising a first body part 14 including a nozzle end 6 and a second body part 16 including a handle end 8.
  • a main separation unit 20 is arranged in the first body part 14 and a motor fan unit 18 is arranged in the second body part 16.
  • a mechanical link 17 permits a relative movement between the first body part 14 and the second body part 16. The relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 provides access to the main separation unit 20 by a user of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 In a first position of the first and second body parts 14, 16 the elongated body 4 and the vacuum cleaner 2 are in an operable state for vacuum cleaning use by the user of the vacuum cleaner 2, as shown in Fig. 4a. After completion of the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16, the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in a second position, in which at least a portion of the main separation unit 20 is accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2 in the first body part 14, as shown in Fig. 4b. An opening 34 in the first and/or second body part 14, 16 provides access to the interior of the elongated body 4 and the main separation unit 20 when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the second position.
  • the elongated body 4 has a body axis 28 extending in a direction between the handle end 8 and the nozzle end 6.
  • the mechanical link 17 permits a translational movement of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14 substantially along the body axis 28.
  • the relative movement in the form of a translational movement along the body axis 28 may position the first and second body parts 14, 16 in the second position.
  • a reverse translational movement along the body axis 28 positions the first and second body parts 14, 16 in the first position again.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 may be connected via the mechanical link 17.
  • a filter as discussed in connection with the embodiments of Figs. 1 a - 1c may be accessible to the user in the second part 16 and/or the first body part 14, when the first and second body parts 14, 16 are in the second position.
  • first and second body parts 14, 16 may be releasably locked to each other in the first and/or second position of the first and second body parts 14, 16.
  • Various mechanical links 17 permitting translational movement of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14, are foreseeable, such as e.g. one or more rails and runners arranged to follow along the one or more rails.
  • a mechanical link 17 comprising two recesses 42 and two protrusions 44.
  • the recesses 42 form tracks extending in parallel with the body axis 28 in the first body part 14 for the protrusions 44.
  • the protrusions 44 extend into the recesses 42 and lock the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14 in a rotational direction about the body axis 28.
  • the protrusions 44 run along the tracks formed by the recesses 42.
  • the second body part 16 may be moved along the body axis 28 in relation to the first body part 16, or vice versa.
  • the elongated body 4 may have a diameter of ⁇ 15 cm. That is, no portion of the elongated body 4 may have diameter, which is larger than 15 cm. In this manner, a slender vacuum cleaner 2 of the stick type vacuum cleaner may be provided.
  • the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 may provide direct access to the main separation unit 20, i.e. the user may directly access the main separation unit 20 once the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 has been completed.
  • the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 may provide indirect access to the main separation unit 20, i.e. the user may have to remove one or more parts, such as e.g. a filter, from the first body part 14 before being able to access the main separation unit 20.
  • At least a portion of the filter 24 may be either directly accessible to the user of the vacuum cleaner 2, or indirectly accessible to the user, when the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 has been completed.
  • the entire relative movement may be performed by the user of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the relative movement may be initiated by the user of the vacuum cleaner 2, and the relative movement may be automatically completed.
  • the user may release a locking mechanism and a spring may perform the relative movement.
  • a further alternative may be for the user to perform one or more portions of the relative movement, and at least one portion of the relative movement is automatically performed.
  • the motor fan unit 18 comprises a fan driven by an electric motor, and produces an airflow through the vacuum cleaner 2 during use of the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the main separation unit 20 is configured for separating dust and debris from the airflow through the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the main separating unit 20 is configured to form the main unit for separating and collecting dust and debris from the airflow through the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the filter 24 has a secondary filtering function of the airflow through the vacuum cleaner 2.
  • the filter 24 may be configured for collecting fine dust, which is not trapped in the main separating unit 20, and/or the filter 24 may form an emergency filter for protecting the motor fan unit 18 from dust and debris in case the main separating unit 20 should rupture.
  • the main separation unit 20 may comprise a receptacle for receiving dust and debris.
  • the main separation unit 20 may comprise a receptacle in the form of an air-permeable bag which has to be replaced when it is filled.
  • the receptacle may be a container which, when filled with dust and debris, is emptied by the user and then repositioned in the vacuum cleaner.
  • the main separation unit 20 may comprise a cyclone separator for separating the dust and debris from the airflow.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a method 100 of handling a vacuum cleaner.
  • the vacuum cleaner may be a vacuum cleaner 2 according to any one of the embodiments discussed above. Accordingly, the vacuum cleaner 2 comprises an elongated body 4 having a first body part 14 and a second body part 16. A main separation unit 20 is arranged in the first body part 14. A mechanical link 17 connects the first body part 14 with the second body part 16.
  • the method 100 comprises steps of:
  • the step of moving 102 the first and second body parts 14, 16 relative to each other may comprise a step of:
  • the step of moving 106 the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14 from a first position to a second position may comprise a step of:
  • the vacuum cleaner 2 may comprise a filter 24 arranged downstream of the main separation unit 20 and upstream of the motor fan unit 18, and the method 100 may comprise a further step of:
  • the relative movement between the first and second body parts 14, 16 may comprise a combination of a rotational and a translational movement of the second body part 16 in relation to the first body part 14.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un aspirateur (2). Une unité de séparation principale (20) destinée à séparer les poussières et les débris d'un flux d'air est disposée dans une première partie de corps (14) et une unité de ventilateur motorisé (18) est disposée dans une seconde partie de corps (16). Une liaison mécanique (17) relie la première partie de corps (14) à la seconde partie de corps (16). La liaison mécanique (17) autorise un mouvement relatif entre la première et la seconde partie de corps (14, 16), en assurant un accès à l'unité de séparation principale (20) par un utilisateur de l'aspirateur (2).
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