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EP3338611A1
EP3338611A1 EP17197690.5A EP17197690A EP3338611A1 EP 3338611 A1 EP3338611 A1 EP 3338611A1 EP 17197690 A EP17197690 A EP 17197690A EP 3338611 A1 EP3338611 A1 EP 3338611A1
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Tim Hartmann
Heiko Roehm
Dietmar Saur
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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
    • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
    • A47L9/2836—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means characterised by the parts which are controlled
    • A47L9/2842—Suction motors or blowers
    • 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
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1608—Cyclonic chamber constructions
    • 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
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/165—Construction of inlets
    • 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
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1658—Construction of outlets
    • A47L9/1666—Construction of outlets with filtering means
    • 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
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1683—Dust collecting chambers; Dust collecting receptacles
    • 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
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
    • A47L9/1691—Mounting or coupling means for cyclonic chamber or dust receptacles
    • 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
    • A47L9/24—Hoses or pipes; Hose or pipe couplings
    • 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
    • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
    • A47L9/2884—Details of arrangements of batteries or their installation

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  • the present invention relates to a suction device for collecting and separating particles of matter and / or liquids from a stream of air with a housing, in which an electric motor for generating the air flow is arranged, wherein the housing has an air inlet, through which the air flow can enter the suction device, and an air outlet through which the air stream can leave the suction device, with a battery interface for receiving a battery, with at least one cyclone chamber, and with a collecting container, which is adapted to collect the material particles and / or the liquids, wherein the Sump is releasably connected to the housing of the suction device.
  • the cyclone chamber has a filter element, wherein the filter element is releasably connected to the housing of the suction device.
  • the suction device can be adapted to different fields of application.
  • adapted filter elements with specific pore sizes can be used, which effectively separate both the particles from the airflow and allow a maximum airflow to pass through.
  • the filter element can also be advantageously changed in case of damage, which ensures a high filter performance of the suction device over its lifetime.
  • air flow is meant, in particular, a particle, fluid and / or gas stream which moves along a direction of travel through the suction device.
  • a “direction of travel” of the air flow is to be understood in particular as meaning the direction of flow of the air flow in the switched-on state of the suction device.
  • the direction of travel is essentially based on the air inlet directed the suction device in the direction of the air outlet of the suction device.
  • an electric motor is advantageously used, which is designed to drive at least one fan unit.
  • the fan unit may be formed by way of example as a radial or axial fan.
  • a "handheld power tool battery bag” is to be understood in particular as a combination of at least one battery cell and a battery pack housing.
  • the handheld power tool battery pack is advantageously designed for supplying energy to commercially available handheld power tools.
  • the battery cell may be exemplified as a Li-Ion battery cell with a rated voltage of 3.6V.
  • the handheld power tool battery pack comprises at least five battery cells and a total rated operating voltage of 18 V in order to enable a performance-oriented operation of the suction device.
  • a “battery interface” is to be understood in particular as meaning a unit which is designed to mechanically and electrically releasably connect a hand tool machine battery pack to the suction device.
  • the battery interface advantageously has at least one force and / or positive locking element.
  • the battery interface comprises a latching mechanism, wherein a latching connection is detachably formed via an actuating element.
  • the actuating element can be arranged on the housing of the suction device or on the battery pack housing.
  • the battery interface has at least one electrical contact element which is designed to be electrically connectable to an electrical contact element of the handheld power tool battery pack.
  • the electrical connection element of the handheld power tool battery pack is arranged on the outside of the battery pack housing.
  • a "cyclone chamber” is to be understood in particular to mean a region of the suction device in which material and / or fluid particles are separated from a flow of air via a centrifugal force separation mechanism.
  • the air flow is passed at least partially tangentially into the cyclone chamber.
  • the air flow within the cyclone chamber is guided at least in regions on a circular path.
  • the air flow within the cyclone chamber is guided at least in regions on a circular path around the filter element.
  • the filter element is advantageously designed to filter material and / or fluid particles as it exits the cyclone chamber.
  • the cyclone chamber is at least partially bounded by the filter element.
  • the cyclone chamber is formed at least in sections as a hollow cylinder, wherein in particular the outer diameter of the hollow cylinder are formed by the collecting container and the inner diameter of the hollow cylinder of the filter element.
  • the filter element can be designed, for example, as a folded filter.
  • the outer surface of the pleated filter corresponds to at least twice the lateral surface of the pleated filter.
  • the filter element is releasably connected via a bayonet connection with the housing of the suction device.
  • both an easy-to-use and secure connection of the filter element to the housing of the suction device can be realized by the bayonet connection.
  • the collecting container has a single opening. Due to the design of the collecting container with a single opening advantageously a particularly simple collection container can be used, which can be produced inexpensively.
  • a “single opening” of the collecting container should be understood to mean, in particular, a single air-guiding opening, via which the airflow along its direction of movement can both enter into the collecting container and exit from the collecting container when the collecting container is connected to the housing of the suction device.
  • "releasably connected” is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a connection that can be released without tools.
  • the single opening of the collecting container can be used to empty the collecting container.
  • the suction device has a first air channel with a transition opening, which is designed to guide the air flow into the collecting container, wherein a cross-sectional area of the first air channel, starting from the transition opening of the first air channel at least partially along the first air channel changes, in particular reduced.
  • the cross-sectional area of the transition opening of the first air duct is arranged substantially perpendicular to the direction of advance of the air flow.
  • the cross-sectional area of the transition opening of the first air channel may be formed substantially parallel to a cross-sectional area of the air inlet of the suction device. It is also conceivable that the two cross-sectional areas at an angle of up to 15 ° include each other. It is also conceivable that the transition opening of the first air channel is formed as an air inlet of the suction device.
  • the transition opening of the first air channel may advantageously be arranged on the outside of the housing of the suction device.
  • a "cross-sectional area" is to be understood as meaning a surface which is passable by the air flow along the direction of travel of the air flow.
  • the flow properties of the air stream can be adjusted and optimized by an at least regional variation of the cross-sectional area of the first air channel.
  • an increase in the flow velocity and thus the filtration efficiency of the centrifugal separator can be achieved by reducing the cross-sectional area of the first air channel.
  • the length of a region of the first air channel, in which the cross-sectional area of the first air channel decreases corresponds to at least one diameter of the filter element.
  • the term "length" of the first air duct is intended to mean a length of the first air duct along its central axis.
  • the first air duct can be both straight and curved. Due to a large length of the region in which the cross-sectional area of the first air channel decreases, advantageously the flow properties of the air stream can be optimally adapted and thus the efficiency and effectiveness of the centrifugal separator can be increased.
  • the length of the region of the first air channel, in which the cross-sectional area of the first air channel decreases corresponds to at least one diameter of the air inlet of the suction device, advantageously at least 1.5 times the diameter of the air inlet of the suction device.
  • the diameter of the air inlet corresponds in particular substantially to the diameter of a suction hose, which is connectable to the housing of the suction device.
  • a flow cross-section, through which the air flow moves within the suction device is substantially constant between the air inlet of the suction device and the transition opening of the first air channel.
  • the first air duct tapers in the direction of the filter element.
  • a “tapering of the first air duct in the direction of the filter element” should be understood in particular to mean that a wall of the first air duct delimiting the first air duct Air channel in the direction of travel of the air flow toward the filter element, or that the distance of the first air duct limiting wall of the filter element decreases.
  • the flow characteristic of the air flow through the first air duct can be further adapted and optimized by the taper.
  • the cross-sectional area of the first air duct in the region in which the cross-sectional area of the first air duct decreases decreases steadily.
  • “continuously reduced” is to be understood as meaning that, within the region in which the cross-sectional area of the first air channel decreases, the cross-sectional area decreases within successive sections of the same length along the direction of advance of the air flow.
  • the segments of the same length may in this case have a length of in particular 20%, advantageously 10%, preferably 1%, of the length of the first air duct along its central axis.
  • the cross-sectional area is reduced within the identically long sections in particular by at least 10%, advantageously by at least 5%, in particular by at least 1% along the direction of travel of the air flow.
  • the reduction within increasingly long, successive sections is increasing.
  • the first air passage is formed such that the air flow within the first air passage has a single direction of travel.
  • no further air channel is arranged within the outer boundary of the first air channel, through which an air flow can move with a different direction of movement.
  • no component is present within the outer boundary of the first air channel, which could generate turbulence within the air flow or increased friction.
  • the first air duct is advantageously formed at least partially integral with the housing.
  • the cross-sectional area of the first air channel is limited by a single wall.
  • the first air channel has no gaps, which may have a negative influence on the flow properties of the air flow and at which dust and dirt could accumulate from the air stream.
  • the first air channel has an outlet opening which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the transition opening of the first air channel.
  • the air flow enters in particular through the air inlet into the first air duct and out of the first air duct via the outlet opening.
  • the transition opening of the first air channel is arranged, in particular, before the beginning of the region in which the cross-sectional area of the first air channel is reduced.
  • the outlet opening of the first air channel is arranged such that the air flow from the first air channel is passed directly into the cyclone chamber, in particular the collecting container.
  • the outlet opening and the transition opening of the first air channel einschconceen an angle of up to 30 °, preferably up to 15 ° or 5 ° with each other.
  • a cross-sectional area of the outlet opening exceeds the cross-sectional area of the transition opening, in particular by a factor of at least 1.5, advantageously at least 4. This measure enables further advantageous optimizations of the flow properties of the air stream.
  • the first air duct in particular the outlet opening of the first air duct, is arranged at least partially annularly about a longitudinal axis of the suction device, whereby the flow characteristics of the air flow can be further optimized.
  • the first air channel in particular the outlet opening of the first air channel extending annularly about an axis which is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the suction device or coaxial with a parallel axis in the vicinity of the longitudinal axis of the suction device.
  • the longitudinal axis of the suction device is advantageously designed as a rotation axis of the air flow within the cyclone chamber.
  • the longitudinal axis of the suction device can also be designed as a rotation axis of the electric motor of the suction device and / or as a longitudinal axis of the filter element.
  • Particularly advantageous are the axis of rotation of the air flow within the cyclone chamber, the axis of rotation of the electric motor and the longitudinal axis of the filter element coaxial with each other, which allows a particularly simple and compact construction of the suction device.
  • the first air duct in particular the outlet opening of the first air duct, extends along an angular range of greater than 30 °, in particular greater than 60 °, advantageously greater than 90 °, about the longitudinal axis of the suction device. Preferably extends the area in which the first air duct is reduced to one of these angular ranges.
  • the flow characteristics of the suction device can be further improved to increase the suction performance and filtration efficiency.
  • the radial distance of the first air channel from the longitudinal axis of the suction device, in particular of the filter element is substantially constant.
  • the radial distance of the outlet opening of the first air channel from the longitudinal axis of the suction device, in particular of the filter element is substantially constant.
  • the radial distance varies by up to 30%, advantageously by up to 15%.
  • the radial distance is not constant and increases in sections and / or decreases.
  • an accessory interface is advantageously arranged at the transition opening of the first air channel.
  • the accessory interface is adapted to releasably connect an accessory to the housing of the suction device.
  • the accessory may be formed, for example, as a suction hose.
  • the accessory interface is designed as a part of the first air channel.
  • the accessory interface forms a region of the first air duct, in which a cross section of the first air duct is substantially constant.
  • the accessory interface can be formed integrally with the housing of the suction device, in particular integrally with the first air channel of the suction device.
  • the air inlet and the air outlet of the suction device are arranged on opposite sides.
  • opposite sides are meant in particular also substantially perpendicular to each other oriented sides of the suction device or substantially opposite sides.
  • the air inlet, in particular the cross-sectional area of the air inlet, of the suction device runs essentially parallel to the air outlet, in particular the cross-sectional area of the air outlet, of the suction device.
  • the cross-sectional area of the air inlet is equal to or smaller than the cross-sectional area of the air outlet.
  • the flow velocity of the air flow at the air outlet is reduced by this measure. This reduces the noise and it is avoided that the exhaust air stirs up dust.
  • the air outlet is formed as an outlet opening of a second air channel, wherein the first air channel is arranged at least partially adjacent to the second air channel.
  • the wall of the first air channel at least partially adjacent to a wall of the second air channel.
  • the first air duct and the second air duct are arranged at the same height.
  • arranged at the same height is to be understood in this context, in particular, that a plane which extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suction device, the first and the second air channel intersects, in particular substantially centrally cuts.
  • the battery interface is arranged in particular in a battery compartment, wherein the battery compartment is designed to be closed by means of a lid.
  • the battery compartment is in particular at least partially formed integrally with the housing of the suction device.
  • the space closable by the battery compartment corresponds to at least 5%, advantageously at least 15%, preferably at least 25%, preferably at least 50% of the space defined by the outer surface of the housing.
  • the height of the housing corresponds in particular to at least 75%, advantageously 90% or preferably substantially the height of the battery compartment. The height is measured along the longitudinal extent of the suction device.
  • the term "height of the housing” should be understood as meaning in particular the height of a region of the housing which does not overlap with the cyclone chamber in the longitudinal extent of the suction device.
  • the battery interface in particular the battery interface and the power tool battery pack, are advantageously completely received by the housing of the suction device, whereby the battery interface and the power tool battery pack are protected against damage and contamination.
  • the cover advantageously forms at least partially an outer surface of the suction device.
  • the cover is advantageously rotatably movably connected to the housing of the suction device.
  • the battery compartment is in particular at least partially adjacent to the second air duct.
  • the wall of the second air duct preferably adjoins a wall of the battery compartment at least in regions.
  • region-wise is to be understood in this context that in a range of at least 40%, preferably 60%, preferably 75%, along a longitudinal extent of the battery compartment, the battery compartment and the second air duct are adjacent to each other.
  • adjacent is to be understood in this context in particular that the distance between the battery compartment and the second air duct at most equal to the diameter of the first air duct, advantageously at most substantially the wall thickness of the first or the second air duct.
  • the second air duct is partially bounded by a wall of the battery compartment.
  • the battery interface, the first air duct and the second air duct are arranged at the same height.
  • arranged at the same height is to be understood in this context in particular, that a plane which extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suction device, the battery compartment and the first and the second air channel intersects.
  • the vertical planes to the longitudinal axis of the suction device, which extend at mid-height respectively through the battery compartment, the transition opening of the first air duct and the air outlet of the suction device up to 20%, advantageously up to 10%, preferably up to 5%, of the width of Housing spaced from each other to achieve the most compact design of the suction device.
  • the housing has at least one display element.
  • the display element is designed, in particular, to display information relevant to operation, which advantageously makes it easier for a user to use the suction device.
  • the display element is connected to an electronic control unit.
  • the control unit may be advantageously designed to handle the handheld power tool battery bag and / or the To control suction device.
  • the display element can be designed as a digital or analog display, for example an LED display. It is also conceivable that the control unit is controllable via at least one actuating element.
  • the information relevant to operation can be, for example, the state of charge of the handheld power tool battery pack.
  • the display element is designed as a state of charge indicator.
  • the state of charge indicator is advantageously arranged on the outer surface of the housing of the suction device.
  • the control unit and / or the charge status indicator is arranged on the top of the suction device, whereby the charge status indicator is always in the field of vision of a user.
  • the control unit and / or the display element are arranged adjacent to the first air duct, in particular above the first air duct.
  • the battery compartment in particular the battery interface, is separated from the air inlet and the air outlet by a plane along the longitudinal axis of the suction device.
  • the suction device has a holding means with at least one grip area, which can be fastened on the upper side of the housing.
  • the holding means may be formed as a handle, in particular a carrying handle.
  • a longitudinal extent of the holding means preferably corresponds substantially to the direction of the air flow flowing into the first air channel and out of the second air channel.
  • the holding means extends perpendicular to a movement axis, in particular a rotation axis, of the lid of the battery compartment.
  • the cover may be connected to the housing via a connection unit, for example a hinge. In the open state of the battery compartment is occupied by the lid an additional space.
  • the suction device has at least one accessory carrier, which is detachably connected to the housing of the suction device, wherein the accessory carrier is provided to store at least one accessory. If no use of the accessory is planned, this can be removed together with the accessory carriers to reduce or improve the weight and the handiness of the suction device.
  • the accessory carrier is provided for receiving a suction hose, wherein a winding axis of the suction hose is arranged parallel to the longitudinal extent of the holding means.
  • the winding axis of the suction hose and the longitudinal extension of the holding means include an angle of up to 20%, advantageously up to 10% with each other. This arrangement of the winding axis can be ensured that the hose does not hinder the user during transport of the suction device.
  • the battery compartment, a first accessory carrier, the air inlet, a second accessory carrier and the air outlet are arranged in this order about the longitudinal axis of the suction device.
  • all elements are additionally arranged substantially at the same height.
  • arranged at the same height is to be understood in this context in particular, that a plane extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suction device, the battery compartment, the first accessory carrier, the air inlet, the second accessory carrier and the air outlet, in particular substantially centrally , cuts.
  • a suction device 10 according to the invention is shown in a perspective view.
  • the suction device 10 is formed as a centrifugal separator.
  • the suction device 10 has a housing 12 which is detachably connected to a collecting container 14, a filter element 16, a first accessory carrier 18 and a second accessory carrier 20.
  • the suction device 10 is substantially cylindrically shaped and extends along a longitudinal axis 22.
  • the suction device 10 has a cyclone chamber 24, in particular in the connected state axially of the housing 12 and the collecting container 14 and radially from the collecting container 14 and the filter element 16 at least partially limited.
  • the housing 12 of the suction device 10 comprises an inner housing 11 (see Fig. 4
  • the filter element 16 is releasably connected to the inner housing 11, while the collecting container 14 and the accessory carrier 18,20 with the outer housing 13 is detachably connected.
  • a holding means 25 is arranged on the upper side of the housing 12.
  • the holding means 25 is fastened on the upper side of the housing 12.
  • the holding means 25 is designed as a carrying handle and has a grip region 27.
  • the grip region 27 is in particular designed to be enclosed by a hand of a user of the suction device 10.
  • the longitudinal extent of the holding means 25 is arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 22 of the suction device 10.
  • the suction device 10 is divided into three areas, a cyclone area in which at least the cyclone chamber 24 is arranged, a housing portion in which the housing 12 is at least partially disposed and a support portion comprising the holding means 25.
  • the inner housing 11 constitutes a partition wall 33 between the housing area and the cyclone area.
  • the support area is separated from the housing area by the outer housing 13.
  • the holding means 25 is arranged at a central position.
  • a longitudinal plane of the holding means 25 corresponds to at least 70% of the diameter of the suction device 10, in particular the diameter of the collecting container 14 or of the filter element 16, whereby a particularly ergonomic grip region can be designed.
  • the holding means 25 has two fastening elements 29.
  • the fastening elements 29 are formed as eyelets.
  • the fasteners 29 provide a mounting option, for example, for a shoulder strap with two carabiners ready.
  • the holding means 25 is immovably connected to the housing 12 relative to the housing 12.
  • the holding means 25 is mounted movably relative to the housing 12, for example hinged.
  • the collecting container 14 is formed substantially cylindrical about the longitudinal axis 22 of the suction device 10.
  • the substantially cylindrical shape of the collecting container 14 is designed in particular as a truncated cone, in which the top surface deviates less than 15% from the base surface.
  • the average diameter of the collecting container 14 is greater than its length along the longitudinal axis 22.
  • the collecting container 14 is divided along its longitudinal extent into different segments, which differ in their diameter from each other.
  • the collection container 14 has a single opening 26.
  • the collecting container 14 has a stand element 28, which is designed to increase the stability of the suction device 10.
  • the stand element 28 increases the diameter of the contact surface of the suction device 10, in particular the contact points of the suction device 10, with a standing surface 30 by at least 10%.
  • the standing element 28 is designed to increase the ergonomics of the suction device 10.
  • the stand element 28 advantageously has at least one grip region, which can be shaped by way of example as a recess.
  • the stand element 28 is advantageously formed impact-absorbing.
  • the stand element 28 may be formed at least partially of an elastic material. It is also conceivable that the stand element 28 comprises a travel unit, such as rollers.
  • the stand element 28 has a substantially rectangular cross-section which is compatible with existing transport containers.
  • the collecting container 14 is advantageously formed at least partially transparent.
  • the collecting container 14 is formed so transparent that in the connected state with the housing 12, a content of the collecting container 14, in particular the filter element 16 is visible from the outside.
  • the state of the filter element 16 is visible from the outside.
  • the collecting container 14 has markings, by which a degree of filling of the collecting container 14 can be seen.
  • the volume enclosed by the collecting container 14 is at least as large as the volume enclosed by the housing 12, in particular by the inner housing 11 and the outer housing 13.
  • the volume enclosed by the collecting container 14 corresponds to at least 250% of the volume enclosed by the housing 12.
  • the locking element 31 is on the housing 12, in particular on the outer side 32 of the housing 12, respectively.
  • the locking element 31 is movably connected to the housing 12.
  • the locking element 31 is designed for non-positive and positive connection of the housing 12 with the collecting container 14.
  • the housing 12 has two locking elements 31, which are arranged opposite one another on the outer side 32 of the housing 12.
  • the locking elements 31 are detachably connected to a corresponding connection element 34 of the collecting container 14.
  • the connecting element 34 is circumferentially, in particular tangentially encircling, advantageously circular, formed.
  • the radial distance of the locking elements 31 to the longitudinal axis 22 in the unconnected state is greater than the radial distance of the connecting element 34 of the collecting container 14 from the longitudinal axis 22. In this way, the position of the locking elements 31 in Do not touch down manually.
  • the connecting element 34 of the collecting container 14 is formed circumferentially, the housing 12 can be advantageous rotationally symmetrical about the longitudinal axis 22 placed on the collecting container 14 and connected to it.
  • the locking mechanism is formed vertically inverted.
  • the first accessory carrier 18 is advantageously designed to store a suction hose 36.
  • the suction hose 36 is mounted about a winding axis 38 of the first accessory carrier 18.
  • the winding axis 38 is advantageously perpendicular to the Longitudinal axis 22 of the suction device 10.
  • the first accessory carrier 18 further receiving compartments for additional accessories.
  • the winding axis 38 of the suction hose 36 is arranged parallel to the longitudinal extent of the holding means 25, whereby it can be ensured that the suction hose 36 does not hinder the user during transport of the suction device 10.
  • the second accessory carrier 20 has three receiving openings 40, which are designed to receive at least three accessory elements 42.
  • the receiving openings 40 may advantageously be formed substantially circular.
  • the accessories 42 may be plugged into each other, so that more than three accessories 42 can be received by the second accessory carrier 20.
  • tube elements 44 which can be connected to one another by the second accessory carrier 20 can be received.
  • FIG. 3 a cross section through the housing 12 of the suction device 10 is shown.
  • the housing 12 of the suction device 10 has an air inlet 46, through which an air flow 48 can enter the housing 12, and an air outlet 50, through which an air flow 48 can leave the housing 12 on.
  • the air flow 48 is shown with its direction of travel.
  • the suction device 10 has an electric motor 52, which drives a fan unit 54.
  • the fan unit 54 may be exemplified as a radial compressor 55.
  • the air inlet 46 and the air outlet 50 are advantageously arranged in the housing region of the suction device 10.
  • the air inlet 46 is disposed at the same height as the air outlet 50.
  • the air inlet 46 and the air outlet 50 are arranged on opposite sides of the housing 12.
  • the air flow 48 is guided via the air inlet 46 and via a first air channel 56 into the cyclone chamber 24, in particular the collecting container 14.
  • the first air channel 56 is partially formed integrally with the housing 12.
  • the first air duct 56 is curved or arranged tangentially about the longitudinal axis 22 of the suction device 10, whereby the air flow 48 is advantageously guided tangentially into the collecting container 14 into it.
  • the air flow 48 moves at least in sections on a circular path. By centrifugal force while liquid or solid particles are separated from the air stream 48 and received by the sump 14.
  • the air flow 48 leaves the cyclone chamber 24 via the filter element 16 (see longitudinal section of the suction device 10 in FIG Fig.
  • the air flow 48 can pass through the partition wall 33 via the first air duct 56 and the second air duct 60.
  • the first and / or the second air duct 56, 60 are at least partially formed by the inner housing 11, in particular the partition wall 33.
  • the filtering of the air stream 48 can take place via a two-stage process, in which the air stream 48 can first be filtered by centrifugal force and in a second step by the filter element 16.
  • the filter element 16 is added more slowly by the two-stage filtering process, whereby the service life of the filter element 16 is increased.
  • the radial distance of the outer diameter of the filter element 16 from the longitudinal axis 22 corresponds to at least 45% of the radial distance of the outer diameter of the collecting container 14 from the longitudinal axis 22 Distance of the outer diameter of the collecting container 14 from the outer diameter of the filter element 16 at least 80% of the diameter of the suction hose 36 to ensure an optimum flow rate of the air stream 48 within the cyclone chamber 24.
  • the second air duct 60 encloses the electric motor 52 at least partially laterally and guides the air flow 48 in the direction of the air outlet 50.
  • the first air passage 56 is disposed adjacent to the second air passage 60.
  • a plane extending along the longitudinal axis 22 always cuts first the second air duct 60 and then the first air duct 56 starting from the longitudinal axis 22.
  • the air inlet 46 of the suction device 10 is arranged on a side of the suction device 10 opposite the air outlet 50.
  • the air inlet 46 is formed by an accessory interface 62.
  • the accessory interface 62 is designed to produce a non-positively and / or positively releasable connection of the housing 12 with an accessory, for example, the suction hose 36.
  • the connection between the accessory interface 62 and the suction hose 36 takes place via mechanisms known to those skilled in the art.
  • the accessory interface 62 is fixedly connected to the housing 12. In particular, the accessory interface 62 is at a transition opening 64 the first air channel 56 arranged.
  • a plane 66 that extends along the longitudinal axis 22 separates the housing 12 into a first area that includes the air inlet 46 and the air outlet 50 and a second area that includes the power supply of the electric motor 52.
  • the power supply of the electric motor 52 via a handheld power tool battery pack 68, which is electrically and mechanically connectable via a battery interface 70 with the suction device 10.
  • the suction device 10 has a control unit, not shown, which is arranged in the electric circuit between the power tool battery pack 68 and the electric motor 52, and via which the electrical components of the suction device 10 can be controlled and / or regulated.
  • the suction device has an operating switch 73, which is arranged on the upper side of the housing 12, in particular on the upper side of the outer housing 13. The operation switch 73 is electronically connected to the control unit.
  • the portable power tool battery pack 68 has a battery pack housing 72, in which battery cells 74 are arranged.
  • the handheld power tool battery pack 68 is advantageously arranged in a lockable battery compartment 76.
  • the battery compartment 76 is in perspective in Fig. 5 (closed) and Fig. 6 (without lid) shown.
  • a cover 78 of the battery compartment 76 partially forms the outer surface of the housing 12 of the suction device 10.
  • the battery compartment 76 is partially formed integrally with the housing 12.
  • the lid 78 is rotatably supported about a rotation axis 82.
  • the axis of rotation 82 of the lid 78 is advantageously arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 22 of the suction device 10 and perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the holding means 25. By this arrangement, it can be ensured that the lid 78 of the battery compartment 76 does not act on the holding means 25 when opening.
  • the electrical connection of the handheld power tool battery pack 68 with the suction device 10 takes place via electrical contact elements 86 of the battery interface 70 with corresponding electrical contact elements which are arranged on the battery pack housing 72 (see FIG Fig. 7 ).
  • the power tool battery pack 68 is mounted in the battery compartment 76 via insertion.
  • the assembly of the handheld power tool battery pack 68 can take place via another type of mounting, such as, for example, plugging in.
  • the battery compartment 76 guide rails 88 on.
  • the portable power tool battery pack 68 is inserted into the battery compartment 76, in particular parallel to the longitudinal extent of the holding means 25.
  • the mounting direction of the power tool battery pack 68 is advantageously formed substantially parallel to the base 30.
  • the power tool battery pack 68 is mounted vertically, or along the longitudinal axis 22, in the battery compartment 76.
  • mounting angles of 45 ° +/- 15 ° relative to the footprint 30 are ergonomically advantageous.
  • the battery compartment 76 can be opened via an actuation of an actuating element 84.
  • the actuating element 84 advantageously has a latching nose 90, which produces a non-positive and positive connection with the cover 78 in the closed state of the battery compartment 76.
  • the actuator 84 is formed as a push button.
  • the actuating element 84 is designed to be actuatable in the insertion direction of the power tool battery pack 68.
  • the lid 78 is biased by a spring element, not shown, in the direction of the open state of the battery compartment 76.
  • a limiting unit 92 is arranged in the direction of movement of the air flow 48 between the filter element 16 and the fan unit 54 (see FIG Fig. 4 ).
  • the restriction unit 92 is configured to interrupt the air flow 48 should the amount of liquid within the collection container 14 exceed a certain value.
  • a section through the air inlet 46 and the first air channel 56 is shown.
  • the suction device 10 is shown without suction hose 36.
  • the cutting plane is parallel to the longitudinal axis 22 and perpendicular to the air inlet 46.
  • the first air channel 56 is designed to guide the air flow 48 into the collecting container 14.
  • the air flow 48 enters the first air channel 56 via the air inlet 46 and out of the first air channel 56 again via an outlet opening 102.
  • the first air channel 56 includes two regions 98, 99, wherein in the region 99 of the flow cross section of the air stream 48 is substantially constant and in the region 98, a cross-sectional area 100 of the first air channel 56 steadily decreases.
  • the transition opening 64 of the first air channel 56 marks the end of the area 99.
  • the first air channel 56 is partially formed integrally with the inner housing 11.
  • the first air channel 56 is integrally formed with the housing 12, in particular the inner housing 11, in the region 98 in which the cross-sectional area 100 of the first air channel 56 is continuously reduced.
  • the transition opening 64 of the first air passage 56 corresponds to a cross-sectional area 94 that is substantially parallel to a cross-sectional area 96 formed by the air inlet 46.
  • the size of the cross-sectional area 96 of the air inlet 46 substantially corresponds to the cross-sectional area 94 of the transition opening 64 of the first air channel 56.
  • the air inlet 46 is associated with the accessory interface 62 with the accessory interface 62 attached to the housing 12. It is also conceivable to form the first air duct 56 in one piece with the accessory interface 62.
  • the first air duct 56 In the direction of travel of the air flow 48 behind the transition opening 64 of the first air duct 56, the first air duct 56 has the region 98 in which the cross-sectional area 100 of the first air duct 56 decreases.
  • the region 98 is bounded by a wall of the housing 12, in particular a wall of the inner housing 11, the transition opening 64 and the outlet opening 102.
  • the cross-sectional area 100 of the first air channel 56 decreases in size within the area 98, in particular successively. Via the outlet opening 102, the air flow 48 can enter the cyclone chamber 24.
  • the air channel On the side of the first air channel 56 opposite the outlet opening 102, the air channel is delimited by a wall which in the area 98 has an angle of inclination of substantially 20 ° with respect to a plane horizontal to the longitudinal axis.
  • the cross-sectional area 100 extends between the limiting wall of the housing 12 and the outlet opening 102 and is always arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis 22 of the suction device 10. In this case, the cross-sectional area 100 of the first air channel 56 follows the curvature of the first air channel 56 in the region 98 as in FIG Fig. 3 you can see.
  • a cross-sectional area 104 of the outlet opening 102 is arranged substantially perpendicular to the cross-sectional area 94 of the transition opening 64.
  • the first air duct 56 tapers steadily in the direction of the cyclone chamber 24, whereby the air flow 48 is advantageous is guided on a tangential path in the cyclone chamber 24 into it.
  • the air flow 48 moves in the direction of travel behind the air inlet 46 with a translational degree of freedom to the transition opening 64 of the first air duct 56 to.
  • an additional vertical degree of freedom is released in the region 98, via which the air flow 48 can move into the cyclone chamber and behind the outlet opening 102, a third translational, in particular horizontal, degree of freedom is released.
  • the horizontal degree of freedom is in this case released in particular gradually over the extent of the region 98, as a result of which it is advantageously possible to avoid discontinuous cross-sectional enlargements and to minimize flow losses to a minimum.
  • the suction device 10 advantageously has a display element 106.
  • the display element 106 is advantageously arranged on the outer housing 13. In particular, the display element 106 at least partially forms the outer surface of the housing 12.
  • the display element 106 is exemplified as a state of charge indicator.
  • the charge status indicator is provided to indicate the state of charge of the handheld power tool battery pack 68.
  • the display element 106 can be switched on or off in particular via the operating switch 73.
  • the state of charge of the portable power tool battery pack 68 can be permanently displayed via the display element 106 during operation of the suction device 10.
  • the display element 106 is advantageously connected electronically to the control unit.
  • the display element 106 is adjacent to the first air passage 56, in particular above the first air passage 56, respectively.
  • an air flow 48a in the first air passage 56 and an air flow 48b in the second air passage 60 are schematically indicated.
  • the state of charge can be displayed via eg 5 LEDs or over a remaining time.
  • additional information about the connected hand-held power tool battery pack 68, the suction device 10 or the degree of filling of the collecting container 14 can be displayed via the display element 106.
  • the filter element 16 is advantageously arranged concentrically to the collecting container 14. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the filter element is arranged by up to 15% of the outer diameter of the collecting container 14 eccentrically to the collecting container 14. In order to provide a particularly high filter performance, the length corresponds at least 50%, advantageously at least 75%, of the length of the collecting container 14.
  • the filter element 16 with the housing 12, in particular with the inner housing 11, detachably connected via a bayonet connection In order to simultaneously provide a stable and tool-less easily detachable connection, the filter element 16 with the housing 12, in particular with the inner housing 11, detachably connected via a bayonet connection.
  • the filter element 16 has a first axial end 110, on which the non-positive and / or positive connection of the filter element 16 with the housing 12 takes place, and a second axial end 112, which is airtight, on.
  • the second axial end 112 of the filter element 16 is formed as a base 114, whereby advantageously the suction device 10 can be placed on the base 114 of the filter element 16, the collecting container 14 should be detached from the housing 12 (see Fig. 10 ).
  • the first accessory carrier 18 ends along the longitudinal axis 22 substantially at the same height as the base 114 of the filter element 16, whereby the state of the suction device 10 is further stabilized.

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