DE60015237T2 - vacuum cleaning - Google Patents

Abstract

Suction cleaning device (10) comprising at least a suction assembly (11) which can be associated with an accumulation tank (12), having at least a chamber able to contain the dirt sucked in, inside the volume of said accumulation tank (12) there being a housing seating (15) in which said suction assembly (11) is able to be at least partly inserted, said housing seating (15) being autonomous with respect to said chamber of said accumulation tank (12). <IMAGE>

Description

AREA OF INVENTION

The The invention relates to a Saugreinigungsgerät, as in the main claim is set forth.

The Invention relates in particular to cleaning devices with a suction arrangement, the one collecting container is associated, deposited in the interior of the sucked dirt being connectable to pickup accessories of various types, like hoses, Tips, brushes or the like.

The cleaning device according to the invention is advantageously, but not exclusively, of the liquid bath type, that is, it is provided with a collecting container, a liquid, generally water, contains to hold back the sucked dirt can.

BACKGROUND THE EXPERIENCE

To the State of the art belong cleaning equipment with a suction arrangement, which is associated with a collecting container, in whose Inside the absorbed dirt is deposited.

The Suction assembly, the intake accessories of various types can be assigned has generally over an electric motor that has a fan can rotate, which can produce the suction negative pressure of the cleaning device.

one The main disadvantage of such devices is that it is required is to periodically remove the dirt from the sump since doing this Operation is required to the latter of the suction assembly separate.

To belongs usually handling and removing various parts and / or the attachment or clamping of elements of the cleaning device, wherein it is a long and complex procedure that can lead to that the user gets dirty.

This Disadvantage is even more significant in the case of liquid bath-type cleaning devices. where the sump a liquid Contains substance, which can hold back the sucked dirt.

at this type of cleaning device must indeed the collection container extremely carefully and he must not be too inclined to do so prevents the liquid present inside, and so that the dirt licks.

Therefore Is it even more complex and laborious to collect the bin from dismantling the suction assembly and this creates for the person who needs to do this considerably Inconveniences.

EP-A-0 119 423 discloses a vacuum cleaner in which a cylindrical suction arrangement mounted in a fixed manner on a provided with rollers base support is and the container for the dirt at the base carrier can be attached in a removable manner. The dirt container is provided with a cylindrical cavity which is open at the bottom, inside, in a precise and airtight manner, the suction arrangement is housed when the dirt container mounted on the base support becomes. This vacuum cleaner shows the disadvantage that, in order to access the To obtain suction arrangement, first the dirt container to be removed got to.

The Applicant has designed and implemented the invention to these defects to overcome and to achieve other benefits.

SUMMARY THE INVENTION

The The invention is set forth and characterized in the main claim, while the dependent claims others Describe properties of the invention.

Of the The purpose of the invention is to provide a vacuum cleaning device, where the sump and the suction assembly quickly and easily by a reciprocating motion can be disassembled, without it being necessary Remove fastening and / or clamping elements, and without use any tool or instrument.

One Another purpose of the invention is to provide a vacuum cleaning device. that is efficient, simple and compact and for working with one liquid bath suitable is.

The cleaning device according to the invention is provided with: a suction assembly and a collecting container for collecting the sucked dirt, wherein the collecting container has a lower container chamber for collecting the dirt and at least one transverse chamber for transporting the sucked air in connection with the lower container chamber and wherein the container so is shaped so that it forms an upwardly and / or open to the side housing seat, in which the suction assembly removably inserted who can, with the sump is held fixed.

at a preferred embodiment is the collection container provided with two transverse chambers, which run essentially vertically, between which the housing seat for the Suction arrangement is formed.

According to one Feature of the invention features the housing seat turn over a substantially cylindrical, central container chamber which is open at the top, and two lateral container chambers, the the central container chamber from opposite sides to the outside.

The Suction assembly consists of a single part, and it can be simple be removed by pulling up from its housing seat.

at a preferred embodiment the suction assembly thereby into the interior of the associated housing seat be limited, that the same shape is present.

On this way you can the suction assembly and the collecting container are easily and quickly disassembled and then the latter can be emptied.

at a preferred embodiment the suction arrangement is firmly associated with a closure lid of the collecting container; when the lid is removed, the suction assembly is removed from the associated housing seat away.

According to one Variant, the lid is provided with a gripping device, so it can be removed more easily.

According to one Another variant is the collecting container with an associated gripping device through which it can be lifted and handled to be emptied.

at In a preferred embodiment of an embodiment, the liquid bath type vacuum cleaner of the present invention is.

at this embodiment can the collection container in its lower container chamber liquids record, and the housing seat the housing seat the suction assembly is of the airtight sealed type to any Contact between the motor and the liquid contained in the sump to prevent.

In In this case, the suction arrangement can be very easily removed, which is of extreme advantage because no movement of the sump is required is, thereby reducing the risk of any leakage of the liquid and the dirt in it can be prevented.

• – in die seitliche Kammer des Sammelbehälters kann eine Leitung zum Zuführen der angesaugten Luft eingeführt werden, die mit einer Zusammenbaueinrichtung versehen ist, die es ermöglicht, sie leicht einzusetzen und zu entfernen;
• – wenn die Zuführleitung einmal in den Behälter eingesetzt ist, ist ihr unteres Ende unter dem Minimalpegel der im Behälter enthaltenen Flüssigkeit angeoordnet;
• – in der unteren Behälterkammer des Sammelbehälters sind vertikale Schottwände vorhanden, um einen Welleneffekt der in ihm enthaltenen Flüssigkeit selbst dann zu verhindern, wenn das Reinigungsgerät bewegt wird;
• – in einer zweiten seitlichen Kammer des Sammelbehälters ist ein Rohrelement vorhanden, das mit einer Filterplatte versehen ist, wobei im Inneren ein Schwimmelement verschoben werden kann, wodurch die Auslassöffnung der Luft aus dem Behälter automatisch geschlossen werden kann, sollte die im Inneren enthaltene Flüssigkeit einen eingestellten Sicherheitspegel überschreiten;
• – das Rohrelement ist auch mit einer Zusammenbaueinrichtung versehen, die es ermöglicht, es auf einfache Weise einzusetzen und zu entfernen;
• – der Sammelbehälter ist mit einem Griff oder einem Handgriff mit Anordnung im Inneren des Gehäusesitzes versehen, wobei die Sauganordnung aufgenommen werden kann, und es besteht Verbindung zu einer elastischen Einrichtung, die ihn in die Betriebsposition überführt, wenn die Sauganordnung entfernt wird, während er durch die Sauganordnung selbst zum Boden des Gehäusesitzes gedrückt verbleibt, wenn die Letztere in den Sitz eingesetzt wird;
• – die Sauganordnung verfügt, in einem seitlichen Fortsatz, über mindestens eine Öffnung zum Auslassen der gefilterten Luft, zu der entsprechend eine Zusammenbaueinrichtung vorhanden ist, die mit einem entsprechenden rohrförmigen Gebläseelement zusammenwirkt, durch das die gefilterte Luft bis weit weg vom Reinigungsgerät transportiert werden kann;
• – die Sauganordnung kann über zwei seitliche Öffnungen zum Auslassen der gefilterten Luft verfügen, die an entgegengesetzten seitlichen Fortsätzen ausgebildet sind und im Gebrauch in den zwei entsprechenden seitlichen Behälterkammern des Gehäusesitzes untergebracht sind;
• – der Sammelbehälter ist im unteren Teil mit mindestens einem Paar von Rädern versehen, die die Bewegung gegenüber dem Boden erleichtern.

According to another variant, the cleaning device according to the invention also exhibits the following properties:

• - in the lateral chamber of the collecting container, a conduit for supplying the sucked air can be introduced, which is provided with an assembly device, which makes it easy to insert and remove;
• - Once the supply line is inserted into the container, its lower end is below the minimum level of liquid contained in the container;
• Vertical bulkheads are provided in the lower tank chamber of the sump to prevent a wave effect of the liquid contained therein even when the cleaner is moved;
• - In a second lateral chamber of the collecting container, a pipe element is provided which is provided with a filter plate, inside a floating element can be moved, whereby the outlet opening of the air can be automatically closed from the container, the liquid contained in a set Exceed safety levels;
• - The tube member is also provided with an assembly device, which makes it easy to use and remove it;
• - The collection container is provided with a handle or a handle disposed in the interior of the housing seat, wherein the suction assembly can be accommodated, and there is a connection to an elastic means which transfers it to the operating position when the suction assembly is removed while passing through the suction assembly itself remains pressed to the bottom of the housing seat when the latter is inserted into the seat;
• The suction arrangement has, in a lateral extension, at least one opening for discharging the filtered air, to which there is respectively provided an assembly means which cooperates with a corresponding tubular fan element through which the filtered air can be transported far away from the cleaning device;
• The suction arrangement may have two lateral openings for discharging the filtered air, which are formed on opposite lateral extensions and, in use, are accommodated in the two corresponding lateral container chambers of the housing seat;
• - The collection container is provided in the lower part with at least one pair of wheels that the Facilitate movement towards the ground.

SHORT DESCRIPTION THE DRAWINGS

These and other features of the invention will become apparent from the following Description of two preferred forms of embodiments which are not limiting Example, with reference to the accompanying drawings become clear.

1 is a three-dimensional, schematic view of a Saugreinigungsgeräts according to the invention, in a first form of an embodiment, with remote suction assembly;

2 is a side view of the in the 1 illustrated cleaning device;

3 shows that in the 2 illustrated cleaning device in assembled version;

4 shows the collection of the in the 1 illustrated cleaning device;

5 is a side view of a second form of an embodiment of the cleaning device according to the invention;

6 is an enlarged and sectional side view of the in the 5 illustrated cleaning device;

7 is an enlarged and sectional side view of the dirt collecting container of the 5 illustrated cleaning device;

8th is a front view of the in the 5 illustrated cleaning device;

9 is a section from A to A in the 7 ; and

10 is an enlarged and sectional detail of the suction assembly of the in 5 represented device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TWO PREFERABLE FORMS OF EMBODIMENTS

According to the 1 - 4 has an inventive Saugreinigungsgerät 10 via a suction arrangement 11 holding a storage container 12 is assigned, which is open in the upper part and can absorb the collected dirt.

The suction arrangement 11 is formed as a single part, and it has an outer receiving structure inside which an electric motor 13 is installed, which has a fan 14 rotates; the fan 14 In this case it is mounted coaxially, and it can control the suction vacuum of the cleaning device 10 produce.

The suction arrangement 11 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and it has two lateral extensions 16 provided, which are diametrically opposed to each other and with openings 32 are provided, through which the sucked air is blown out and filtered.

The suction arrangement 11 can from the top of the sump 12 are subtracted to perform a selective disassembly.

According to one characteristic of the invention, in fact, the volume of the collecting container exists 12 , and at a substantially central position, a housing seat 15 , in the interior of which the suction arrangement 11 can be used in a removable manner.

The housing seat 15 is open in the upper part, and he is through a coat 115 made him from the collecting tank 12 separates.

In the embodiments shown here, the housing seat has 15 over a central zone 15a in whose interior the engine 13 and the fan 14 are arranged, and two slots 15b which are open to the outside and inside which the two lateral extensions 16 are used.

The collection container 12 is in the lower part with a base plate 17 through which he rests on the ground, and he is with a handle or handle 29 which is attached to the sides and which allows its lifting.

The collection container 12 has a first and a second chamber 18 respectively. 19 , which are open in the upper part and essentially the housing seat 15 face.

The chambers 18 and 19 are, according to the bottom of the storage tank 12 through a connection tank chamber 20 , which are below the housing seat 15 is formed, interconnected.

The second chamber 19 stands with the suction arrangement 11 and contains a filter inside 21 that can prevent the inside of the collection container 12 accumulated dirt to the fan 14 and to the engine 13 arrives.

According to a variant not shown here, the connection zone, or the connection container chamber 20 , on one side of Sam melbehälters 12 be educated.

The collection container 12 can through a lid 22 that is integral with the suction assembly 11 is formed, and can be clamped in a closed position, are closed in the upper part.

In a first embodiment, the lid 22 and the collection container 12 held together by a snap fit connection.

According to one Variant they are through a quick-release / quick release held together.

On the lid 22 are two chambers 23 and 24 educated; they communicate with each other, and they are in relation to the lid 22 even increased, taking with the suction assembly 11 or the filter 21 can be connected.

The lid 22 is also with a handle or handle 28 and a mounting socket 25 provided with the first chamber 18 communicates; the accessories 30 for picking up dirt can be attached to the mounting socket 25 be connected.

I'm in the 3 case shown consist of the accessories 30 from a flexible hose 26 that is attached to the mounting socket 25 can be attached, and a connectable with this tip 27 ,

When the cleaning device 10 is in operation, the fan becomes 14 through the engine 13 turned, and he creates inside the collection container 12 a negative pressure, wherein the air through the connecting tank chamber 20 from the first chamber 18 to the second chamber 19 is circulated ( 3 ).

Thanks to this air circulation then the dirt is through the accessories 30 sucked in and inside the collection container 12 deposited while passing through the suction assembly 11 sucked in air after filtering through the filter 21 through the in the lateral extensions 16 formed openings flows to the outside.

To the collection container 12 from the suction arrangement and to allow its emptying, or maintenance of the cleaning device 10 it is sufficient to finish the lid 22 from the collection container 12 and using the handle 28 lift to the suction assembly 11 from above from the associated housing seat 15 to remove ( 1 and 2 ).

When these operations are completed, it is thanks to the fact that the suction assembly 11 and the associated housing seat 15 are associated with each other by the same shape, and also thanks to the fact that the lid 22 and the collection container 12 connected by a quick-fastening device or a snap-fit connection, simply, the cleaning device 10 reassemble.

The cleaning device according to the invention 10 is, thanks to its construction and shape, advantageously used with a liquid bath.

The collection container 12 can actually reach a level below the body seat 15 with water 31 be replenished ( 3 ), so that dirt can be sucked in, forcing it through the connecting tank chamber 20 is guided and separates on the water and is held in this.

In this embodiment, the housing seat 15 the suction arrangement 11 of the type with airtight seal, to prevent the engine 13 Moisture or water splashes is exposed.

In addition, in combination with the filter 21 or to replace it, there is a conventional type separator which can separate the sucked air from debris agglomerated with water droplets.

According to a second form of an embodiment ( 5 - 10 ) is a conduit 40 removable in the first lateral chamber 18 of the container 12 used; The administration 40 can with the flexible hose 26 be connected, which supplies the sucked air. The upper part 41 the line 40 is with an assembly flange 42 provided with a corresponding seat 42 interacts in the upper part of the container 12 is trained. That way, the line can 40 easily inserted and removed by the user.

The inner connection part 44 the line 40 will be below the minimum level 11 the one in the container 12 liquid disposed so that the sucked in from outside dirty air is always in contact with the liquid.

In the lower part of the connection tank chamber 20 of the container 12 exist vertical, curved bulkheads 45 ( 7 and 9 ), which has a rippling effect of the liquid contained in it even with movement of the cleaning device 10 can avoid.

In the second side chamber 19 of the container 12 ( 5 and 6 ) is a vertical pipe ment 46 used on the circumference with a filter plate 47 is provided. Inside the pipe element 46 can a swimmer 48 be moved, the outlet opening 49 for the air from the container 12 automatically closes whenever the fluid contained in it exceeds a set safety level.

The pipe element 46 is also with an upper flange 50 provided at a corresponding seat 51 of the container 12 can be mounted so that it can be easily inserted and removed by the user.

In this second embodiment, the handle 29 of the container 12 within the housing seat 15 arranged, which the suction arrangement 11 can record. Specifically, press two coil springs 52 , which are arranged on opposite sides, constantly the handle 29 up against two solid stops 53 ,

When the device is in operation ( 6 ), the suction arrangement 11 in the housing seat 15 is inserted, the handle becomes 29 through the suction arrangement 11 even to the bottom of the housing seat 15 pressed. If, however, the suction assembly 11 is removed by the user, the handle returns 29 automatically upwards, against the fixed stops 53 ( 7 ) so that she is ready to grab.

At least one of the two side openings 32 through which the filtered air escapes, is with a mounting gear 54 ( 10 ) provided with a corresponding groove 55 a tubular fan element 56 through which the filtered air is far away from the cleaner 10 can be transported, can interact.

According to each of the side openings 32 For example, a container of perfumed substances of conventional type, not shown in the drawings, which can perfume the air perfusing the appliance may be used 10 through the openings 32 leaves.

The base plate 17 is on the ground with a pair of wheels 57 provided that the movement of the entire device 10 in relation to the soil.

However, it can be seen that the previously described Saugreinigungsgerät 10 Modifications and / or additions may be made, but all are intended to remain within the scope and scope of the invention.

For example, the mounting socket 25 for the accessories 30 at the collecting container 12 or on the line 40 instead of the lid 22 be present, and the filter 21 can directly the respective cap 24 be assigned.

It It can also be seen that the invention, while with reference to Two specific examples have been described, however, that a person skilled in the art sure to be able to create many other equivalent forms, all of which are intended to fall within the scope and scope of the invention.

Claims (29)

Vacuum cleaning device with a suction arrangement ( 11 ) and a collecting container ( 12 ) for collecting the sucked dirt, characterized in that the collecting container ( 12 ) a lower container chamber ( 20 ) for collecting the dirt and at least one first lateral chamber ( 18 ) for transporting the sucked air in connection with the lower container chamber ( 20 ), wherein the container ( 12 ) is shaped so that it has an upwardly and to the side open housing seat ( 15 ) into which the suction arrangement ( 11 ) can be removably inserted, wherein the collecting container ( 12 ) is held fixed. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction arrangement ( 11 ) can be inserted substantially vertically and thereby through the housing seat ( 15 ) that it has the same shape. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction arrangement ( 11 ) is formed as a single part and they by pulling upwards from the housing seat ( 15 ) is removable. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing seat ( 15 ) is open both up and to two opposite side walls of the container, so that the suction assembly ( 11 ) slightly from above from the housing seat ( 15 ) is removable. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the container ( 12 ) also a second lateral chamber ( 19 ), the two side chambers ( 18 . 19 ) are substantially vertically present and they between the housing seat ( 15 ) train. Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing seat ( 15 ) a substantially cylindrical central container chamber ( 15a ), which is open at the top, and two lateral container chambers ( 15b ) having the central container chamber ( 15a ) from opposite sides to the outside. Cleaning appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that the first chamber ( 18 ) with a connection device ( 25 ) for accessories ( 30 ) is connected to receive dirt, and the second chamber ( 19 ) with the suction arrangement ( 11 ). Cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that in at least one of the chambers ( 18 . 19 ) and the connection tank chamber ( 20 ) a filter device ( 21 ) is present in order to prevent contamination of the suction arrangement ( 11 ) by the dirt in the collecting container ( 12 ) to prevent. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction arrangement ( 11 ) integrally means ( 16 ) for discharging the sucked air. Cleaning appliance according to claim 9, characterized in that the housing seat ( 15 ) with lateral container chambers ( 15b ), to which the outlet device ( 16 ) can be arranged. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that a single upper cover ( 22 ) both the container ( 12 ) as well as the suction arrangement ( 11 ) within the housing seat ( 15 ) can close. Cleaning appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that the cover ( 22 ) of the suction arrangement ( 11 ) is fixed, so that a lifting of the cover ( 22 ) ensures that the suction arrangement ( 11 ) from the housing seat ( 15 ) is taken out. Cleaning appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that the cover ( 22 ) by a snap-fit connection in the collecting container ( 12 ) can be clamped. Cleaning appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that the cover ( 22 ) by a quick-attach / quick release device to the collecting container ( 12 ) can be clamped. Cleaning appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that the cover ( 22 ) with a special gripping and lifting device ( 28 ) is provided. Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the collecting container ( 12 ) a liquid ( 31 ) can hold to hold the sucked dirt. Cleaning appliance according to claim 16, characterized in that the collecting container ( 12 ) means for separating the sucked air from the dirt, which is in contact with the droplets of the liquid ( 31 ) is agglomerated. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing seat ( 15 ) is of the type with airtight seal. Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the collecting container ( 12 ) with a special gripping and lifting device ( 29 ) is provided. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that in the lateral chamber ( 18 ) a line ( 40 ) is used for supplying the sucked air, which with an assembly device ( 42 . 43 ), which makes it easy to place in the container ( 12 ) and take out of it. Cleaning appliance according to claims 16 and 20, characterized in that the inner end part ( 44 ) of the line ( 40 ) once in the container ( 12 ), at least in the vicinity of the minimum level (L1) of the liquid is arranged. Cleaning appliance according to claims 1 and 16, characterized in that in the lower container chamber ( 20 ) vertical bulkhead walls ( 45 ), which can prevent a wave effect of the liquid even when the cleaning apparatus is moved. Cleaning appliance according to claims 5 and 16, characterized in that in the second lateral chamber ( 19 ) a tubular element ( 26 ) is provided to expel the filtered air that is in at least a part of its peripheral surface with a filter plate ( 47 ) and that within this tubular element ( 26 ) a float element ( 48 ) is displaceable, the air outlet ( 49 ) from the container ( 12 ) can close automatically if the liquid contained in it exceeds a set safety level. Cleaning appliance according to claim 23, characterized in that the tubular element ( 26 ) with an assembly device ( 50 . 51 ), which makes it possible to easily insert it into the container ( 12 ) and take it out of it. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the container ( 12 ) with a within the housing seat ( 15 ) ( 29 ), an elastic device ( 52 ) is present to the handle ( 29 ) automatically to take up when the suction assembly ( 11 ) from the housing seat ( 15 ) and the handle ( 29 ) through the suction arrangement ( 11 ) permanently to the bottom of the housing seat ( 15 ) can be pressed when the suction assembly ( 11 ) in the housing seat ( 15 ) is used. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction arrangement ( 11 ) has at least one lateral extension which is provided with an opening ( 32 ) is provided for discharging the filtered air, and to the corresponding fastening means ( 54 ) provided with a corresponding tubular fan element ( 56 ), through which the filtered air is kept far away from the cleaning device ( 10 ) can be transported. Cleaning appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction arrangement ( 11 ) two lateral openings ( 32 ) for discharging the filtered air formed on opposite lateral extensions and in use in the two corresponding lateral container chambers ( 15b ) of the housing seat ( 15 ) are housed. Cleaning appliance according to claims 26 or 27, characterized in that corresponding to each of the lateral openings ( 32 ) a container for perfumed substances can be used to perfume the air as it passes through the lateral openings ( 32 ) from the device ( 10 ) is output. Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the collecting container ( 12 ) in the lower part with at least one pair of wheels ( 57 ), which facilitate movement with respect to the ground.