АВТОНОМНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

Автономное устройство для обработки поверхности, содержащее шасси, имеющее приводную конструкцию и систему управления, связанную с приводной конструкцией для обеспечения управления устройством на поверхности, подлежащей обработке, причем приводная конструкция содержит по меньшей мере один движущий блок, причем каждый движущий блок содержит зацепляющуюся с поверхностью гусеничную ленту (98), обмотанную вокруг ведущего шкива (94) и ведомого шкива (96), причем ведущий шкив и ведомый шкив расположены таким образом, чтобы часть гусеничной ленты, расположенная напротив поверхности пола и проходящая между ведущим и ведомым шкивами, образовывала наклонную поверхность для вскарабкивания. 42 з.п. ф-лы, 14 ил.

ЧИСТЯЩАЯ НАСАДКА ДЛЯ ПЫЛЕСОСА

Насадка может быть использована в пылесосе как вертикального типа, так и цилиндрического типа, и позволяет уменьшить величину усилия, необходимого для перемещения чистящей насадки вперед или назад по очищаемой поверхности без необходимости первоначального физического перемещения чистящей насадки по поверхности, и обеспечить верхний предел величины усилия, необходимого для перемещения чистящей насадки по очищаемой поверхности. Чистящая насадка содержит корпус с отверстием всасывания в поверхности, обращенной к поверхности пола, канал всасывания для направления загрязненного воздуха из отверстия всасывания через чистящую насадку к выходу из нее, впускное вентиляционное отверстие, расположенное в корпусе и закрываемое регулирующим клапаном, который выполнен с возможностью обеспечения впуска воздуха в канал всасывания через впускное вентиляционное отверстие. При этом чистящая насадка дополнительно содержит передающий усилие элемент, соединенный или выполненный с возможностью соединения с рукояткой ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

Устройство может быть использовано для очистки поверхности, например твердых полов, и позволяет снизить износ гибкой чистящей полосы и повысить эффективность очистки при упрощении конструкции. Устройство содержит корпус, узел удлиненной щетки, установленный с возможностью вращения вокруг продольной оси и проходящий поперек корпуса для контакта с очищаемой поверхностью, непрерывную полосу, очищающую поверхность и проходящую с нижней стороны корпуса, и средство, реагирующее на движение. Реагирующее на движение средство имеет средство фрикционного взаимодействия, выполненное с возможностью зацепления с очищаемой поверхностью и перемещения в противоположных первом и втором направлениях в ответ на движение устройства в противоположных первом и втором направлениях относительно очищаемой поверхности. Перемещение средства фрикционного взаимодействия передается на очищающую полосу, в результате чего перемещение устройства в первом направлении приводит к расположению очищающей полосы в первой ориентации ...

ПЫЛЕСОС ЦИЛИНДРИЧЕСКОГО ТИПА

Группа изобретений относится к чистящим устройствам. Чистящее устройство цилиндрического типа по первому варианту содержит по существу сферическое взаимодействующее с полом катящееся устройство, которое имеет впускное отверстие для текучей среды, предназначенное для приема потока текучей среды, и средство, предназначенное для воздействия на поток текучей среды, принятый через впускное отверстие, и механизм управления, предназначенный для управления перемещением чистящего устройства и содержащий раму, задний конец которой соединен с взаимодействующим с полом катящимся устройством. Чистящее устройство цилиндрического типа по второму варианту содержит отделительное устройство, предназначенное для отделения грязи от потока загрязненной текучей среды, по существу сферическое взаимодействующее с полом катящееся устройство, которое содержит средство втягивания потока текучей среды через отделительное устройство, и механизм управления, предназначенный для управления перемещением чистящего устройства ...

ПЫЛЕСОС (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Пылесос может быть использован для очистки от грязи и мусора и позволяет осуществлять ее не только путем всасывания грязи и мусора, находящихся на очищаемой поверхности, но и путем сдувания грязи или мусора, налипшего на занавесках или оконных рамах. Пылесос содержит кожух, имеющий определенное внутреннее пространство, узел, создающий усилие всасывания и установленный в кожухе для создания усилия всасывания, соединенный с кожухом насадочный узел для осуществления чистки и образования проточного канала для удаления загрязнений наружу, установленный в кожухе фильтрующий узел для отфильтровывания загрязнений, присутствующих в воздухе, всасываемом снаружи. В кожухе размещено средство переключения проточных каналов для избирательного переключения проточного канала воздуха, протекающего через него между насадочным узлом, фильтрующим узлом, фильтрующим узлом и узлом, создающим усилие всасывания, и трубки для обеспечения пропускных каналов воздуха, протекающего через них между насадочным узлом, ...

ПЫЛЕСОС

Ручной пылесос, содержащий ручку, с помощью которой пылесос поддерживается во время использования, и циклонный сепараторный узел, имеющий первый конец и второй конец. Впускной канал продолжается через первый конец циклонного сепараторного узла. Циклонный сепараторный узел выполнен таким образом, что он продолжается в сторону от ручки так, что первый конец находится дальше от ручки, чем второй конец. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ПОДАВЛЕНИЯ ШУМА ВЕНТИЛЯТОРНОГО ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЯ В ПЫЛЕСОСЕ

Изобретение касается устройства подавления шума вентиляторного электродвигателя в пылесосе. Устройство содержит цилиндрический вентиляторный электродвигатель, имеющий узел привода с электродвигателем для создания вращательной силы и узел крыльчатки, вращающейся посредством вращательной силы, создаваемой узлом привода с электродвигателем, и в переднюю часть которого всасывается воздух. Вокруг вентиляторного электродвигателя расположен кожух для размещения вентиляторного электродвигателя, снабженный воздушными отверстиями для выхода воздуха в боковом направлении вентиляторного электродвигателя. Узел привода с электродвигателем имеет узел щеткодержателя, выступающий из его внешней поверхности, а кожух содержит вмещаемую часть для вмещения в ней узла щеткодержателя. Технический результат состоит в снижении создаваемого пылесосом шума за счет образования препятствия его распространению за пределы пылесоса. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ПЫЛИ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В ПЫЛЕСОСЕ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Устройство обнаружения пыли предназначено для использования в пылесосе и позволяет выявлять наличие пыли или грязи на очищаемой поверхности и сообщать пользователю о полученном результате. Устройство содержит кожух с выполненным в нем воздуховодом для перемещения загрязненного пылью или грязью воздуха, втянутого через всасывающую насадку, датчик обнаружения, расположенный в воздуховоде кожуха и предназначенный для выявления прохождения через воздуховод пыли или грязи, ламповый узел, работа которого осуществляется в зависимости от сигнала, поступившего от датчика обнаружения, вращающуюся часть, расположенную в кожухе и выполненную с обеспечением вращения посредством воздуха, проходящего через воздуховод кожуха, и электрогенератор, приводимый во вращение вращающейся частью для создания электрической энергии. Кожух расположен между всасывающей насадкой и корпусом пылесоса, а электрогенератор питает электроэнергией либо датчик, либо ламповый узел, либо и то, и другое. Вращающаяся часть расположена ...

БЫТОВОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОПРИБОР ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

Бытовой электроприбор предназначен для обработки поверхности и представляет собой пылесос. Бытовой электроприбор содержит основной корпус, имеющий возможность перемещения между вертикальным и наклонным положениями, чистящую насадку и опорный узел, имеющий возможность перемещения между опорным положением, в котором он поддерживает основной корпус, и убранным положением, в котором он располагается на основном корпусе. Бытовой электроприбор содержит исполнительный механизм для перевода опорного узла в убранное положение при наклоне основного корпуса пользователем. Исполнительный механизм выполнен с возможностью приведения опорного узла в опорное положение при возврате пользователем основного корпуса в вертикальное положение. Вывод опорного узла из опорного положения осуществляется путем нажатия пользователем на управляемую педаль. Когда нет необходимости в повышении маневренности и диапазона движения электроприбора при использовании, опорный узел располагается на основном корпусе электроприбора ...

ЭЛЕКТРОПЫЛЕСОС

Электропылесос, содержащий основной кожух (25), имеющий всасывающее отверстие (44) и, по меньшей мере, одно выпускное отверстие (49), расположенное на задней части основного кожуха (25), электровентилятор (51), расположенный внутри основного кожуха (25), так что его сторона всасывания сообщается с всасывающим отверстием (44), первую крышку (52) электровентилятора, которая имеет выпускное отверстие (73) первой крышки, выпускающее воздух из электровентилятора и расположенное на задней нижней части первой крышки (52) электровентилятора, и закрывает электровентилятор (51), вторую крышку (53) электровентилятора, которая имеет, по меньшей мере, одно выпускное отверстие (81), выпускающее воздух, выпущенный из выпускного отверстия (73) первой крышки электровентилятора, и расположенное на передней стороне верхней части второй крышки (53) электровентилятора, закрывает, по меньшей мере, часть первой крышки (52) электровентилятора и поддерживает первую крышку (52) электровентилятора, и кожух (84), ...

ЧИСТЯЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к чистящему устройству цилиндрического типа. Устройство содержит циклонное отделительное устройство, предназначенное для отделения грязи из потока загрязненной текучей среды, раму, предназначенную для поддержки отделительного устройства, и, по существу, сферическое взаимодействующее с полом катящееся устройство, имеющее впускное отверстие для текучей среды, предназначенное для приема потока текучей среды из отделительного устройства, и средство, предназначенное для воздействия на поток текучей среды, принятый через впускное отверстие, при этом рама соединена с взаимодействующим с полом катящимся устройством. Причем рама содержит впускную трубку, предназначенную для перемещения потока загрязненной текучей среды в отделительное устройство, при этом впускная трубка расположена под отделительным устройством. Технический результат заявленного устройства заключается в повышении технических характеристик устройства. 2 н. и 25 з.п. ф-лы, 26 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС И ВСТАВНАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ ПЫЛЕСОСА

Изобретение относится к пылесосу. Технический результат направлен на достижение улучшенного направления воздушного потока в пылевом отделении. Пылесос, содержащий корпус (10) и расположенное в корпусе (10) пылевое отделение (11) для размещения пылесборного контейнера, причем корпус (10) снабжен отверстием (13) для впуска воздуха и отверстием (14) для выпуска воздуха воздушного потока (22), при этом к отверстию (14) для выпуска воздуха относится первая ограничительная стенка (15) пылевого отделения (11), отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, на одной из других ограничительных стенок (16) пылевого отделения (11) расположена вставная деталь (17) с ребрами (18, 19, 20) направления потока, которые, по меньшей мере, на своих участках целенаправленно направляют входящий воздушный поток (22) от отверстия (13) для впуска воздуха к отверстию (14) для выпуска воздуха. Кроме того, изобретение относится к пылесосу с донными ребрами (36, 37), которые выполнены аналогично ребрам (18, 19, 20) вставной ...

СИСТЕМА АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЙ УБОРКИ, РОБОТ-УБОРЩИК И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ РОБОТОМ-УБОРЩИКОМ

Предложен робот-уборщик, который включает блок передвижения, блок уборки, блок захвата изображения, видимого от робота-уборщика, блок голосового ввода инструкций пользователя и средство управления. Средство управления получает инструкции движения пользователя через блок захвата изображения и определяет ограниченную зону, в которую вход робота-уборщика запрещен, и/или зону концентрированной уборки, которая должна быть тщательно убрана роботом-уборщиком, на основе инструкций движения пользователя или голосовых инструкций пользователя. Ограниченная зона и зона концентрированной уборки могут вводиться в робот-уборщик посредством голоса и движения пользователя. 3 н. и 23 з.п. ф-лы, 29 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС

Предложен пылесос, который включает основной корпус с вентиляторным двигателем, всасывающим узлом, соединенным с основным корпусом, пылесборником, отдельно монтируемым на основном корпусе, и узел колес для перемещения основного корпуса. Узел колес включает рамы на нижней части и левой и правой сторонах основного корпуса. Колеса смонтированы с возможностью вращения на рамах, предусмотренных на левой и правой сторонах основного корпуса, при этом каждое колесо имеет отрицательный угол развала колес. 14 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС ДЛЯ МЕЛКОДИСПЕРСНОЙ ВЗВЕСИ И ХИМИЧЕСКИХ ИСПАРЕНИЙ С ФУНКЦИЕЙ ПОДСВЕТКИ РАБОЧЕЙ ОБЛАСТИ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ

Полезная модель относится к пылесосам для мелкодисперсной взвеси и химических испарений с функцией подсветки рабочей области пользователя, включающим корпус с расположенным внутри отсеком для вентилятора и камерой для сбора пыли и сорбции химических испарений; и светильник, соединенный с каналом гибкого воздуховода; гибкий воздуховод, закрепленный одним концом к светильнику; причем в камере для сбора пыли установлен первый фильтр, а светильник выполнен кольцеобразно, в центре которого установлен конец гибкого воздуховода и может быть использована в тех случаях, когда образуется взвешенная в воздухе летучая пыль, образованная в процессе опила абразивными материалами, фрезами, пилами или другими инструментами. Согласно полезной модели гибкий воздуховод другим концом соединен с жестким воздуховодом, закрепленным в верхней части корпуса и выполненным с возможностью установки в нем сменного второго фильтра для сбора пыли, а первый фильтр является фильтром панельного типа и выполнен съемным.

ПЫЛЕСОС

Пылесос содержит корпус, в котором содержится устройство для отделения грязи и пыли от воздушного потока. Основание корпуса имеет проходящую вверх выемку для размещения выступающей кромки ступени и участки контакта, расположенные с обеих сторон выемки, предназначенные для контакта с двумя соседними ступенями (А, В) и для обеспечения опоры пылесоса на них. Передний конец корпуса имеет направленный вверх выступающий закругленный конец, предназначенный для образования гладкой наклонной поверхности по отношению к выступающей кромке ступени, когда в процессе использования пылесос заставляют скользить по лестничному маршу в направлении вверх, и служащий для облегчения указанного скольжения, что уменьшает вероятность повреждения устройства. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС

Изобретение относится к пылесосам, содержащим циклонное устройство. Пылесос содержит основной корпус, циклонное пылеотделительное устройство, состоящее из основного циклонного устройства и дополнительного циклонного устройства, пылесборный корпус, который установлен с возможностью съема на основном корпусе. Циклонное пылеотделительное устройство выполнено на основном корпусе и закрывается крышкой, которая содержит шумоподавляющий элемент. При этом циклонное пылеотделительное устройство может содержать множество малых циклонов. Решение направлено на уменьшение шума и вибрации, создаваемых пылесосом. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Настоящее изобретение относится к пылесосу, предназначенному для отделения частиц от введенного в него воздуха с использованием принципа циклона. В одном из вариантов пылесос содержит корпус пылесоса, имеющий впускное отверстие корпуса и выпускное отверстие корпуса. Причем воздух, засасываемый впускной насадкой, подается через впускное отверстие для выпуска через выпускное отверстие. Также устройство включает первичный циклон для отделения частиц от поступающего воздуха, имеющий первое впускное отверстие первичного циклона, сообщающееся с впускным отверстием корпуса, и первое выпускное отверстие. По меньшей мере один вторичный циклон размещен снаружи первичного циклона для повторного отделения частиц, содержащихся в воздухе, вышедшем из первого циклона. Первый соединительный шланг пылесоса соединяет первое впускное отверстие первичного циклона и впускное отверстие корпуса друг с другом. Также устройство включает часть для хранения пыли, отделенной первичным циклоном и по меньшей мере одним ...

САМОХОДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УБОРКИ

Группа изобретений относится к самоходным устройствам для уборки. Самоходное устройство для уборки содержит основание; мобильный модуль, прилегающий к основанию и выполненный с возможностью контакта с поверхностью, когда самоходное устройство для уборки перемещается по поверхности; вакуумный модуль, расположенный над основанием; пылесборник, расположенный над основанием и соединенный с вакуумным модулем, причем пылесборник содержит первое отверстие и второе отверстие, где площадь первого отверстия больше, чем площадь второго отверстия, и первое отверстие направлено в первом направлении, отличном от второго направления, в котором направлено второе отверстие; первый всасывающий порт, расположенный на основании и содержащий первое всасывающее впускное отверстие, соединенное с первым отверстием, где первый всасывающий порт не содержит щетинок или щеточных лопастей; второй всасывающий порт, расположенный на основании и содержащий второе всасывающее впускное отверстие, соединенное со вторым отверстием ...

ПЫЛЕСОС ВЕРТИКАЛЬНОГО ТИПА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к пылесосам вертикального типа, имеющим отсоединяемое циклонное пылесборное устройство и обеспечивающим увеличение долговечности эксплуатации и эффективность накопления пыли. Пылесос вертикального типа имеет небольшое циклонное пылесборное устройство и пылевой мешок в пылесборной камере. Пылесос содержит основной корпус, включающий пылесборную камеру, имеющую воздухоприемное и воздуховыпускное отверстия, и двигательный отсек, сообщающийся с воздуховыпускным отверстием, а также всасывающую щетку, установленную вблизи основного корпуса пылесоса, циклонное пылесборное устройство, установленное с возможностью отсоединения на основном корпусе пылесоса и имеющее канал, соединенный с воздухоприемным отверстием пылесборной камеры для выпуска очищенного воздуха, и пылевой мешок, расположенный с возможностью отсоединения в пылесборной камере для накопления пыли и грязи, отделенных от воздуха, всасываемого через всасывающую щетку. 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

ЭЛЕКТРОПЫЛЕСОС

Изобретение относится к электропылесосу, содержащему корпус с превосходной перемещаемостью, соответствующей перемещению шланга для сбора пыли, и способному препятствовать уменьшению всасывающего усилия для всасывания пыли из-за изгибания шланга для сбора пыли. Электропылесос 1 содержит основание 17, вертикальный шарнирный опорный узел 18, установленный на основании 17, основную часть 19, установленную с возможностью поворота на вертикальном шарнирном опорном узле 18, соединительную трубу 33, имеющую центральную ось вдоль поверхности, ортогональной к поворотной оси х основной части 19, узел 26 отделения/сбора пыли, помещенный в основную часть 19 и сообщенный с соединительной трубой 33, электрический вентилятор 27, помещенный в основную часть 19 и сообщенный с узлом 26 отделения/сбора пыли, и гибкий шланг 3 для сбора пыли, соединенный с соединительной трубой 33 и сообщенный с узлом 26 отделения/сбора пыли. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС

Пылесос, являющийся предметом настоящего изобретения, содержит корпус пылесоса с установленным в нем мотором, пылесборник, установленный с возможностью отделения на задней части корпуса пылесоса, и обеспечивающее всасывание приспособление, предназначенное для подачи воздуха, вводимого всасывающим средством, в пылесос. Это приспособление выполнено с выступающей крюковой частью, а на пылесборнике выполнена часть для удержания крюка, предназначенная для взаимного зацепления с выступающей крюковой частью, так что обеспечивающее всасывание приспособление можно повесить на пылесборник. Кроме того, часть для удержания крюка пылесборника может быть выполнена на ручке, выступающей на задней поверхности пылесборника. Обеспечивающее всасывание приспособление можно с большим удобством хранить на корпусе пылесоса, в котором пылесборник установлен на задней поверхности корпуса пылесоса. 4 з. п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

РОБОТ-ПЫЛЕСОС

Заявлен робот-пылесос, содержащий корпус, включающий узел колес и контроллер, управляющий приведением в движение узла колес, всасывающий узел, расположенный на корпусе пылесоса, причем всасывающий узел всасывает воздух, содержащий пыль, и измерительный преобразователь, расположенный спереди корпуса пылесоса, на котором расположен всасывающий узел, причем измерительный преобразователь включает в себя первый измерительный элемент, расположенный соответственно под наклоном относительно боковой и верхней поверхностей на верхнем угловом участке корпуса пылесоса для одновременного фотографирования передней и верхней частей корпуса пылесоса. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 37 ил.

РОБОТ-ПЫЛЕСОС

Описан робот-пылесос, содержащий корпус пылесоса, включающий в себя участок для размещения пылесборника, образованный утопленным к передней стороне от его задней стороны, всасывающий узел, установленный на корпусе пылесоса, для всасывания воздуха, содержащего пыль, пылесборник, размещенный на участке для размещения пылесборника, причем пылесборник собирает пыль, отфильтрованную от всасываемого воздуха, и выпускное отверстие, образованное на конце одной задней стороны корпуса пылесоса, которая окружает участок для размещения пылесборника, для выпуска отфильтрованного воздуха на наружную сторону, причем выпускное отверстие расположено в направлении высоты корпуса пылесоса. 2 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 37 ил.

УЗЕЛ ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И ПЫЛЕСОС С ТАКИМУЗЕЛ ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И ПЫЛЕСОС С ТАКИМ УЗЛОМ УЗЛОМ

... 1. Узел электродвигателя, установленный в корпусе пылесоса и создающий всасывающую силу для втягивания пыли с очищаемой поверхности; причем указанный узел электродвигателя содержит электродвигатель, создающий всасывающую силу; вспомогательный фильтровый элемент, установленный в канале воздушного потока, соединяющем электродвигатель с пылесборным устройством, в котором пыль отделяется от наружного воздуха, втягиваемого всасывающей силой; при этом указанный вспомогательный фильтровый элемент повторно фильтрует воздух, выходящий из пылесборного устройства; и кожух электродвигателя с разделяющими его первой камерой и второй камерой, и имеющий соединительный канал, по текучей среде, сообщающейся с первой камерой и второй камерой, в котором первая камера соединена с пылесборным устройством и имеет установленный в ней вспомогательный фильтровый элемент; вторая камера соединена с выходным отверстием корпуса пылесоса и имеет установленный в ней электродвигатель. 2. Узел электродвигателя по п.1, ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ПОДАВЛЕНИЯ ШУМА ВЕНТИЛЯТОРНОГО ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЯ В ПЫЛЕСОСЕ

... 1. Устройство подавления шума для пылесоса, содержащее цилиндрический вентиляторный электродвигатель, в переднюю часть которого всасывается воздух; и кожух, размещенный вокруг вентиляторного электродвигателя, чтобы вмещать вентиляторный электродвигатель, при этом кожух снабжен воздушными отверстиями, позволяющими воздуху выходить в боковом направлении вентиляторного электродвигателя. 2. Устройство по п.1, в котором кожух удален от вентиляторного электродвигателя на заданное расстояние. 3. Устройство по пп.1 и 2, в котором кожух выполнен из усиленной пластмассы. 4. Устройство по пп.1 и 2, в котором кожух имеет переднюю кромку, удаленную от передней кромки вентиляторного электродвигателя на заданное расстояние. 5. Устройство по п.1, дополнительно содержащее эластичный передний опорный элемент, поддерживающий переднюю поверхность вентиляторного электродвигателя. 6. Устройство по п.1, в котором вентиляторный электродвигатель содержит узел привода с электродвигателем для создания вращательной ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПЫЛЕСОСОМ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Способ управления пылесосом, содержащим пылесборное устройство, в котором хранятся загрязняющие частицы, отделенные от воздуха, всасываемого всасывающим электродвигателем, при котором приводят в действие всасывающий электродвигатель с первой движущей силой; определяют количество загрязняющих частиц, хранящихся в пылесборном устройстве; и приводят в действие всасывающий электродвигатель со второй движущей силой, превышающей первую движущую силу, когда количество загрязняющих частиц увеличивается. 2. Способ по п.1, при котором вторая движущая сила увеличивается при увеличении количества загрязняющих частиц. 3. Способ по п.1, при котором вторая движущая сила увеличивается ступенчато в соответствии с количеством загрязняющих частиц. 4. Способ по п.1, при котором, когда количество загрязняющих частиц превышает заданное количество, всасывающий электродвигатель не работает. 5. Способ по п.1, при котором, когда количество загрязняющих частиц превышает заданное количество, отображают сигнал запроса ...

ВСАСЫВАЮЩАЯ ЩЕТКА ДЛЯ ПЫЛЕСОСА

... 1. Всасывающая щетка для пылесоса, выполненная с возможностью присоединения к всасывающей удлинительной трубке, присоединенной к основному корпусу пылесоса, и втягивания посторонних веществ с использованием всасывающего усилия, создаваемого в основном корпусе, содержащаянижний корпус, имеющий входное отверстие для пыли,верхний корпус, присоединенный к нижнему корпусу с обеспечением его закрытия,соединитель, расположенный между верхним корпусом и нижним корпусом и выполненный с возможностью присоединения к всасывающей удлинительной трубке, ирегулятор расхода воздуха, расположенный у соединителя и регулирующий объем воздуха, поступающего через входное отверстие для пыли с обеспечением регулирования всасывающего усилия, передаваемого к указанному отверстию.2. Всасывающая щетка по п.1, в которой регулятор расхода воздуха имеет небольшие отверстия, выполненные у соединителя, и держатель, частично охватывающий соединитель и избирательно открывающий или закрывающий указанные отверстия в соответствии ...

ПЫЛЕПРИЕМНИК С ОКНОМ, ПРОПУСКАЮЩИМ УЛЬТРАФИОЛЕТОВОЕ ИЗЛУЧЕНИЕ, И ПЫЛЕСОС, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ЭТОТ ПЫЛЕПРИЕМНИК

... 1. Пылеприемник для пылесоса, содержащий корпус приемника, прикрепленный разъемным соединением к корпусу пылесоса, сквозное окно на корпусе приемника, пропускающее ультрафиолетовое (УФ) излучение, и тефлоновую (Teflon®) крышку, герметизирующую окно, пропускающее УФ излучение. 2. Пылеприемник по п.1, дополнительно содержащий соединительные выступы, выполненные вокруг окна, пропускающего УФ излучение, и соединительные отверстия, выполненные в тефлоновой (Teflon®) крышке и соответствующие соединительным выступам. 3. Пылеприемник по п.2, в котором соединительные выступы образуют многоугольный столбик и размещены в по меньшей мере двух рядах так, что соединительный выступы одного ряда расположены в шахматном порядке напротив соединительных выступов другого ряда. 4. Пылеприемник по п.2, в котором тефлоновая (Teflon®) крышка закреплена путем сдавливания концов соединительных выступов, проходящих через соединительные отверстия, при высоких температуре и давлении. 5. Пылеприемник по п.1, в котором ...

ГОЛОВКА ПЫЛЕСОСА

... 1. Головка пылесоса, содержащая:- корпус, имеющий всасывающее отверстие для допуска воздушного потока в головку;- встряхивающее устройство для встряхивания подлежащей очистке поверхности, при этом встряхивающее устройство имеет активное состояние и неактивное состояние;- канал для приема воздушного потока из корпуса; и- узел управления, предназначенный для управления состоянием встряхивающего устройства и содержащий:- напорную камеру, имеющую внутренний объем, соединенный по текучей среде с воздушным каналом и выполненную с возможностью изменения своей конфигурации между растянутой конфигурацией и сжатой конфигурацией в ответ на перепад давления между внутренним объемом и окружающим воздухом;- исполнительный механизм для изменения состояния встряхивающего устройства в ответ на переход напорной камеры к сжатой конфигурации; и- управляющий механизм, имеющий первое состояние, предназначенное для предотвращения принятия напорной камерой сжатой конфигурации, и второе состояние, позволяющее напорной ...

ПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Пылесос, содержащий: ! корпус, внутри которого расположены сборник загрязнений и вентиляторный электродвигатель, ! выпускной канал, расположенный внутри корпуса пылесоса и проточно сообщающийся с вентиляторным электродвигателем, при этом поперечное сечение выпускного канала имеет по существу прямоугольную форму, и его длинная сторона более чем в два раза превышает его короткую сторону, и ! выход, образованный в одном конце выпускного канала в направлении, перпендикулярном направлению протекания воздуха внутри выпускного канала, ! причем воздух, выпущенный из вентиляторного электродвигателя, выпускается наружу корпуса пылесоса через выход выпускного канала. ! 2. Пылесос по п.1, дополнительно содержащий звукопоглощающий элемент, расположенный в выпускном канале в направлении протекания воздуха, причем толщина указанного элемента меньше, чем длина короткой стороны сечения выпускного канала. ! 3. Пылесос по п.2, в котором звукопоглощающий элемент проходит, закрывая выход выпускного канала ...

ПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Пылесос, содержащий основной корпус, формирующий внешний вид пылесоса и имеющий выпускное отверстие, через которое выходит очищенный воздух, узел всасывания, установленный в основном корпусе и создающий всасывающую силу и дутьевую силу, выпускной канал, выполненный в основном корпусе и направляющий воздух, выпускаемый из узла всасывания, в выпускное отверстие, и преграждающий канал, формирующий часть выпускного канала, и заключающий в себе внешнюю сторону узла всасывания для предотвращения передачи шума от воздуходувки наружу. 2. Пылесос по п.1, в котором преграждающий канал имеет спиральную форму, заключающую в себе внешнюю сторону узла всасывания. 3. Пылесос по п.2, в котором преграждающий канал представляет собой спиральный направляющий элемент, имеющий постепенно увеличивающийся радиус и заключающий в себе направленную в радиальном направлении внешнюю сторону узла всасывания. 4. Пылесос по п.3, который также содержит воздуховод по существу прямоугольной формы и установленный в основном ...

УСТРОЙСТВО, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ ДВЕ ЧАСТИ

ПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Пылесос (1), содержащий:корпус (8), включающий в себя пылесборную камеру;пылезащитный кожух (200), соединенный с корпусом с возможностью поворота таким образом, что он перемещается при его повороте в направлении против часовой стрелки из первого положения пылезащитного кожуха, в котором пылезащитный кожух, по меньшей мере, частично закрывает пылесборную камеру, во второе положение пылезащитного кожуха, в котором пылезащитный кожух обеспечивает возможность ручного доступа в пылесборную камеру;подъемную ручку (300) пылесоса, соединенную с возможностью поворота с пылезащитным кожухом, причем пылезащитный кожух (200) и ручка (300) выполнены поворачиваемыми в противоположных направлениях так, что подъемная ручка (300) перемещается при ее повороте по часовой стрелке в направлении ее поднятого положения из первого положения подъемной ручки во второе положение подъемной ручки, в результате чего, когда пылезащитный кожух находится в своем первом положении, подъемная ручка находится по существу ...

ПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Пылесос, содержащий основной корпус, образованный двигателем вентилятора, создающим силу приведения в действие, вентилятор и циклонный пылесборник, всасывающую головку, подсоединенную к основному корпусу и всасывающую все виды загрязнений, находящихся на очищаемой поверхности, всасывающий рукав, подсоединенный к передней части основного корпуса, и удлинительную трубу, подсоединенную к всасывающей головке, при этом рукав и труба установлены между основным корпусом и всасывающей головкой, камеру для сбора пыли, закрепленную с возможностью отсоединения на задней стороне основного корпуса и имеющую рукоятку на ее наружной задней поверхности, колеса, прикрепленные по обеим сторонам задней части основного корпуса и обеспечивающие возможность качения основного корпуса вперед и назад, самонаправляемый ролик, установленный на нижней передней части основного корпуса и обеспечивающий возможность качения вперед и назад и вращений на плоской поверхности, отличающийся тем, что нижняя удерживающая ...

ПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Пылесос, содержащий: ! основной корпус, имеющий пару выпускных каналов, ! узел двигателя, предназначенный для создания всасывающего усилия, ! узел выпускного фильтра, предназначенный для фильтрации воздуха, выпускаемого из узла двигателя, ! главную печатную плату, содержащую печатную плату, и теплоотвод, соединенный с печатной платой, ! отличающийся тем, что теплоотвод расположен между узлом выпускного фильтра и выпускными каналами, при этом воздух, прошедший фильтрацию посредством узла выпускного фильтра, находится в контакте с теплоотводом для обмена с ним теплом перед выпуском этого воздуха наружу из основного корпуса пылесоса через выпускные каналы. ! 2. Пылесос по п.1, отличающийся тем, что его основной корпус содержит основание и соединенный с этим основанием верхний кожух, при этом одна сторона теплоотвода соединена с печатной платой, а другая его сторона расположена между внутренней стороной верхнего кожуха и наружной стороной узла двигателя. ! 3. Пылесос по п.1, отличающийся ...

ПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Пылесос, содержащий ! основной корпус; ! емкость для загрязняющих частиц, соединенную с возможностью съема с основным корпусом; ! ручку, расположенную на емкости для загрязняющих частиц; !рычажный узел, подвижно расположенный на ручке, причем рычажный узел селективно соединяется с основным корпусом; и ! ограничитель для селективного ограничения перемещения рычажного узла. !2. Пылесос по п.1, в котором ограничитель расположен с возможностью поворота на ручке в состоянии, в котором ограничитель повернут в одном направлении, перемещение рычажного узла допустимо, и в состоянии, в котором ограничитель повернут в другом направлении, перемещение рычажного узла ограничено. ! 3. Пылесос по п.1, в котором ограничитель содержит корпус и упорную направляющую, выступающую из корпуса, причем упорная направляющая располагается селективно на траектории движения рычажного узла. ! 4. Пылесос по п.3, в котором рычажный узел содержит контактную часть, селективно контактирующую с ограничителем, причем, когда ...

ЭЛЕКТРОПЫЛЕСОС

... 1. Электропылесос, содержащийосновной корпус пылесоса, вмещающий электровентилятор;воздушный канал, сообщающийся со стороной всасывания электровентилятора;всасывающую часть, перемещаемую по поверхности, подлежащей очистке, причем всасывающая часть отделяет часть воздушного канала;устройство для определения количества пыли, которое определяет количество пыли, проходящей через внутреннюю часть воздушного канала посредством приведения в действие электровентилятора;расчетное устройство, которое рассчитывает эффективность очистки на основании суммарного количества пыли, определенного устройством для определения количества пыли, количества движения по поверхности, подлежащей очистке, всасывающей части и времени движения по поверхности, подлежащей очистке, всасывающей части; иустройство уведомления, которое обеспечивает уведомление об эффективности очистки, рассчитанной расчетным устройством.2. Электропылесос по п.1, в котором всасывающей частью является основной корпус пылесоса, автоматически ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

... 1. Устройство для очистки поверхности, отличающееся тем, что содержит корпус (1, 106, 106А, 106В); узел удлиненной щетки (11), установленный с возможностью вращения вокруг продольной оси и проходящий поперек корпуса для контакта с очищаемой поверхностью (104); по существу непрерывную очищающую поверхность полосу (8, 208), проходящую поперек днища корпуса; и средство (6, 206, 220), реагирующее на движение, включающее средство фрикционного взаимодействия, выполненное с возможностью зацепления с очищаемой поверхностью и перемещения в противоположных первом и втором направлениях в ответ на движение устройства в противоположных первом и втором направлениях относительно очищаемой поверхности, причем перемещение средства фрикционного взаимодействия передается на очищающую полосу, в результате чего перемещение устройства в первом направлении приводит к принятию очищающей полосой первой ориентации относительно корпуса так, что при использовании по существу непрерывная кромка очищающей полосы контактирует ...

САМОХОДНАЯ ЧИСТЯЩАЯ МАШИНА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к устройству для очистки внутри помещений и, в частности, к самоходной чистящей машине. Предложена самоходная чистящая машина, в которой модуль управления управляет приводным устройством, чтобы заставлять элемент для сжатия пыли, установленный в пылесборнике, находиться в положении выполнения сжатия или в положении невыполнения сжатия. Элемент для сжатия пыли самоходной чистящей машины способен сжимать мусор в пылесборнике, чтобы удерживать сжатый мусор в конкретном пространстве внутри пылесборника, за счет чего достигается эффект уменьшения количества раз, когда пользователь должен очищать пылесборник. Целью настоящего изобретения является предоставление самоходной чистящей машины, содержащей элемент для сжатия пыли, предназначенный для сжатия мусора в пылесборнике. 3 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

Соединительное устройство

Acoustic suction device such as handheld vacuum cleaner or table vacuum cleaner for suction cleaning of tables, furniture and curtains, has suction pipe ending in suction mouth, and dust collection container

The acoustic suction device (10) has a suction pipe ending in a suction mouth, and a dust collection container (14). The dust is reached in the dust collection container through the suction pipe through an air stream generated by a suction fan. A part of the suction pipe is foldable, where the suction pipe has a valve in the foldable part. The foldable part is locked in a folded position at the housing of the vacuum cleaner.

VERSCHLUSS

STAUBSAUGER

Staubsaugergehäuse

Staubsaugergehäuse, das aus Unter- und Oberteil besteht und bei dem zumindest das Oberteil aus wenigstens zwei getrennt voneinander herstellbaren Teilen gebildet wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass zumindest eines der Teile (121,1211,122) des Oberteils (12) des Staubsaugergehäuses (1) eine Oberfläche mit mindestens zwei Rauheitswerten hat.

Bodendüse für Hartböden

Baugruppe zum Reinigen einer Sensorabdeckung

Baugruppe zum Reinigen einer Sensorabdeckung, umfassend:einen Sensor, der innerhalb der Sensorabdeckung vorgesehen ist;einen Wischer, der zum Abwischen der Sensorabdeckung konfiguriert ist; undeinen Vibrationsmotor, der zum Vibrierenlassen des Wischers und/oder der Sensorabdeckung konfiguriert ist.

OBERFLÄCHENREINIGUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Staubsauger mit einer Lenkvorrichtung am Staubsaugergehäuseboden

Staubsauger

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Staubsauger mit einem Gehäuse, wobei das Gehäuse eine Griffmulde zum Tragen des Staubsaugers aufweist, wobei das Gehäuse ein Bedienelement zum Bedienen von Funktionen des Staubsaugers aufweist.

Vacuum cleaner

In a vacuum cleaner, a partition 3 is provided in the housing 1 between a filter bag compartment 2 and an adjacently arranged fan chamber which is divided by a partition. A flow channel 9 passes through the partition to the suction opening 8 of the motor fan 5. In this case, in order to achieve favourable suction possibilities of the air from the dust bag compartment without making the latter smaller, the motor fan 5 is arranged with its axis 6 running parallel to the partition 3 and to the bottom 7. Additionally, the flow channel 9 is situated in the region of one side wall of the housing 1, and the partition has partial surfaces 10, 11, 12 which are adapted to the cross-sectional contour of the motor fan and are drawn back into the fan chamber 4. ...

Staubsaugergehäuse

Staubsaugergehäuse (100) mit einem zu dem Staubsaugergehäuse schwenkbaren Bauteil (110), wobei das Staubsaugergehäuse (100) einen Schwenkhebel (160) aufweist, der um eine erste Schwenkachse (170) schwenkbar ist, und wobei das Staubsaugergehäuse (100) eine sich entlang einer Bewegungsrichtung (150) erstreckende Führungskulisse (130) umfasst, in die ein Führungszapfen (140) des schwenkbaren Bauteils (110) eingreift, wobei der Schwenkhebel (160) um eine von der ersten Schwenkachse (170) verschiedene zweite Schwenkachse (180) schwenkbar mit dem beweglichen Bauteil (110) verbunden ist, und wobei das schwenkbare Bauteil (110) um den Führungszapfen (140) drehbar und der Führungszapfen (140) in der Führungskulisse (130) entlang der Bewegungsrichtung (150) derart beweglich ist, dass sich das schwenkbare Bauteil (110) entlang der Bewegungsrichtung (150) bei einem Verschwenken desselben bewegt, wobei das schwenkbare Bauteil (110) ein Tragegriff (120) ist, der von einer Ruheposition durch das Schwenken ...

Saugdüse für einen Staubsauger und Staubsauger mit einer Saugdüse

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Saugdüse (6) für einen Staubsauger zum Reinigen eines Bodens, vorzugsweise als Vorsatzgerät, mit einem Gehäuse (8), einem zur Unterseite des Gehäuses hin mündenden Saugraum (10), vorzugsweise mit einem im Saugraum angeordnetem Bürstenkörper (12), mit mindestens einem parallel zur Vorderkante des Gehäuses angeordneten, heb- und absenkbaren Saugmundbegrenzungsmittel, mit einem mit dem Saugmundbegrenzungsmittel gekoppelten Bewegungsübertragungselement (17) und mit einem mit dem Bewegungsübertragungselement gekoppelten Stellelement, wobei das Stellelement als Aktuator (20) ausgeführt ist, der ein elektrisches Signal in eine mechanische Bewegung zum Anheben oder Absenken des Saugmundbegrenzungsmittels relativ zu dem Gehäuse umsetzt, und wobei der Aktuator mit einer Signalleitung oder einem Signalempfänger für eine Betätigung des Aktuators mittels eines entfernt von der Saugdüse angeordneten Bedienelements versehen ist. Zudem betrifft die Erfindung einen Staubsauger ...

Pivoted lid for vacuum cleaner housing

The housing has a hinged lid covering the dust collection chamber where there is a dust bag and an exchangeable filter. The hinges are coulisse hinges with vertically moving pivot points when the lid is opened or closed. At one end of the lid there is a support element which moves in a horizontal path on the housing when the lid is pivoted. This element can be detached from the lid. It is shaped like a peg or lever, sliding in a profiled bar, preferably one with a U-shaped groove. It has catches or recesses so that the pivoting of the lid can be arrested and the lid held in the open or intermediate position.

Ladungsvorrichtung für ein beweglichen Roboter

Vacuum cleaner, has unlocking unit provided as single piece at dust cavity cover, and stop unit cooperating with degenerating unit of housing to hold cover in closed position, where unlocking unit is integrated into outline of cover

The cleaner has a housing arranged with a dust accumulator, which is covered by a dust cavity cover (3). An unlocking unit (13) for a stop unit is provided at the cover as a single piece. The stop unit cooperates with a degenerating unit of the housing to hold the cover in a closed position. The unlocking unit is integrated into the outline of the cover, and is opened by pressing it.

STAUBSAUGERSTANDFUSS.

Filter bag for vacuum cleaner, especially domestic vacuum cleaner, has bag viewing window formed in bag associated with inlet opening that enables external detection of high fill level at any time

The vacuum cleaner filter bag (4) has a mounting plate (5) and a bag (6) of air transmitting material with an inlet opening (7) in the mounting plate for a dirt-laden air flow. A bag viewing window (8) is formed in the bag associated with the inlet opening that enables external detection of a high fill level at any time. The bag viewing window is in the form of a plastic film. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: (a) a vacuum cleaner, especially domestic vacuum cleaner.

Improvements relating to suction cleaners

... 978,798. Suitcase type handles; suction cleaners. HOOVER Ltd. Aug. 13, 1963 [Aug. 14, 1962], No. 32010/63. Headings A4F and A4G. [Also in Division E2] A suction cleaner comprises a casing having a base 15 and hinged cover 12, Fig. 5 with a rectangular opening 30 formed in the cover and base side wall through which a flexible suction tube 52 passes and in which a shallow U-handle 73, Figs. 4, 5 is pivoted at 76 so that it lines the opening when swung inwards out of use and hinges outwards for carrying. The bottom of the opening is lined with a channel section 33 embracing the pivot pin 76, having a flange 41 to which is hinged a bifurcated plate 44 into which the filter bag 45 is slid and supported in the suction chamber 19, access to which is obtained through an opening 20 covered by a lid 21 hinged to a platform 17. Section 33 is extended at its ends to provide upstanding hooks 56 to be engaged by anti-clockwise spring-loaded latches 57 hingedly secured by screws to depending posts 65 ...

Wheel-supporting arrangement

An arrangement for supporting a wheel for rotation about an axis comprises a wheel carrier part 13 having an at least partially annular carrier formation 16 extending therefrom generally in the direction of the axis, a wheel 18 encircling at least part of the carrier formation 16 and a retaining member (20, fig 1) releasably engaging the carrier part 13 and affording a bearing surface with which a complementary bearing surface of the wheel 18 co-operates to support the wheel 18 for said rotation. The carrier formation 16 and the wheel 18 preferably snap fit with one another and the retaining member (20, fig 1) includes a bayonet type arrangement for fitting with the carrier part 13. The wheel-supporting arrangement is preferably for a domestic appliance such as a vacuum cleaner and a filter (22, fig 1) may be housed in the wheel 18.

Improvements in or relating to vacuum cleaners

... 484,370. Lid fastenings. ELECTROLUX, Ltd. June 23, 1937, No. 17476. Convention date, June 25, 1936. [Class 44] [Also in Group XXVIII] The cover of a vacuum-cleaner casing, containing a dust separator, comprises a flanged plate 41 fitting into a flanged ring 30 which bounds the opening of the dust separator 35. The two parts are secured in correct position by flanges 69 on the plate enclosing box portions on the ring, and the plate carries latches 62 wedging against resilient plates in the boxes and thus pressing the parts together. The latches are actuated for engagement and disengagement by racks on a stirrup 51 which is moved longitudinally by a lever 49 pivoted on the plate 41, through a pin 55 engaging a projection on the stirrup. A spring 75 holds the lever in either extreme position.

Accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner

Vacuum pathway in a cleaning device

Vacuum cleaner

Upright vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaner with movable wheel

Mobile robot

Surface cleaning apparatus

INFLATION NOZZLE

An inflation nozzle comprising a tapering tube for use in combination with a vacuum cleaner to inflate inflatable articles has its wider end dimensioned to receive a vacuum cleaner hose end and its narrower end dimensioned to enter and form a seal with an orifice of the inflatable article. To improve sealing, small raised midges may be spaced around the internal circumference of the wider end and the external circumference of the narrower end. The nozzle may be a plastics extrusion. ...

Dust cover sealing apparatus for a vacuum cleaner

Dust cover sealing apparatus of a vacuum cleaner comprises a first fence (123) around the periphery of the dust-collecting chamber (125), which protrudes to a predetermined height, and a second fence (241) protruding from an inner surface of the dust cover (240) to contact an edge of the first fence when the dust cover (240) is mounted on the cleaner body (120). A plurality of guide ribs (242), also protruding from an inner surface of the dust cover (240) adjacent the sides of the second fence (241), guide the second fence so that edges of the first and second fences contact each other when the dust cover (240) is mounted on the cleaner body (120). Accordingly, the sealing efficiency of the dust-collecting chamber is maintained, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.

Dust cover sealing apparatus for a vacuum cleaner

Suction cleaner with brush height control

A suction cleaner comprises a suction motor mounted in a main body 10, a filter 12 for collecting dust, a suction head 16 connected to the filter by a suction tube, a brush 18 disposed in the suction head and able to ascend and descend in a vertical direction, and brush height control apparatus disposed in the suction head to control the ascent and descent of the brush. The brush height control may comprise a bush supported by a sliding unit 28, allowing the brush to rotate whilst being raised/lowered, a switching unit 32 operated by a user to control the height of the brush, and a rod 30 for transmitting the operating force of the switching unit to the sliding unit.

A convertible vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner 1 includes a main body 20 having a dust collector 21 and a motor. The main body 20 is detachably mounted in a cleaner frame 10. A main nozzle unit 13 is connected to a lower end of the cleaner frame 10. A flexible hose 49 and auxiliary nozzle unit 31 are connected to the main body 20. The main body 20 is further provided with wheels 26a, 26b and a support member 27, whereby the main body can be moved on the wheels, and stored upright using the support member. The suction cleaner can therefore be used as an upright type cleaner or as a canister type cleaner, with either are being drawn in through the main nozzle unit 13 for upright mode or through the auxiliary nozzle unit 31 with the main body 20 upright when the main body is detached from the cleaner frame 10 for canister mode.

Power cord handling device

Floor care appliance with interchangeable dirt-collecting systems

Vacuum Cleaner

Hinge Assembly

Surface cleaning apparatus with liner bag

A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. In some embodiments, the surface cleaning apparatus comprises a member having a dirty fluid inlet. A fluid flow path extends from the dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the surface cleaning apparatus and includes a suction motor. At least one cyclone is positioned in the fluid flow path and has at least one material outlet and a divider plate associated with the material outlet. A material collection chamber is in flow communication with the at least one cyclone. The apparatus further comprises a liner bag retaining member.

Accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaner

Surface treating appliance with blockage prevention means

Improvements relating to covering articles with sheet material

... 1,087,634. Suction cleaners. HOOVER Ltd. Jan. 5, 1965 [Feb. 26, 1964], No. 8044/64. Heading A4F. [Also in Division B6] A sheet of PVC is formed into a sleeve by inserting two opposite edges into elongated U-section retaining-members welding the edges to one of the sides of the retaining-members and bending the sheet into cylindrical shape so that the free edges met and are welded together. The retaining-members may be applied after the bending, and may be formed as annular mouldings, or the retaining-members may be integral with the sheet. The sleeve is applied to the cylindical metal casing of a suction cleaner, the retaining-members being pulled over the ends of the casing so that the latter extend into the former.

Vacuum cleaner having an apparatus for fixing a cord

Sprung hook for stowing a vacuum cleaner nozzle

A nozzle storage unit 100 for a vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaner body provided with a hole, a hook holder 110 disposed on or adjacent to the nozzle 10, a hook 120 pivotally disposed on the hook holder for engagement with the hole, for securing the nozzle in place, and a resilient member 130 for supporting and biasing the hook to a predetermined position for engagement with the hole, wherein the hook pivots on the hook holder when subjected to an external force and returns to the predetermined position when the external force ceases by action of the resilient member. The hook holder may comprise arms 111 extending to cover opposite sides of the hook, a respective pivot pin 113 extending from the inner side of each arm towards the hook, a rotation restricting member 115 for restraining the rotational movement of the hook, and a resilient-member seating hole 117 formed in the rotation restricting member to receive a first end of the resilient member. The resilient member may be a torsion ...

Vacuum cleaner

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a surface cleaning strip (8, 208) and means (6, 206, 220) responsive to movement of the surface cleaning apparatus over a surface (104) to be cleaned for positioning the cleaning strip (8, 208) relative to the surface to be cleaned in dependence upon the direction of movement of the surface cleaning apparatus.

Airflow diverter for upright-type vacuum cleaner and upright-type vacuum cleaner having the same

Vacuum turbo nozzle with moveable visor

A vacuum cleaner accessory tool 200 having a housing with a brushroll chamber 236 and an air turbine/motor chamber. The tool has a first inlet 238 into the brushroll chamber, a second inlet 240 into the brushroll chamber, and a hollow attachment tube extending from the housing. The hollow attachment tube is in fluid communication with the brushroll chamber. A brushroll is mounted in the brushroll chamber and adapted to rotate about a brushroll axis. The brushroll has one or more agitators 222 extending from it, which are adapted to extend through the first inlet and the second inlet as the brushroll rotates about the brushroll axis. An air turbine 210 or electric motor is mounted in the turbine/motor chamber and adapted to drive the agitator. A movable visor 242 is provided to cover the first inlet 238 in a first position, and the second inlet 240 in a second position. The present invention is suited to clean both horizontal and vertical surfaces without requiring the user to twist or otherwise ...

Power cord winding apparatus for a vacuum cleaner

A hand-held power cord winding apparatus 1 is provided for manually winding a power cord (3, fig 5) of a vacuum cleaner. The apparatus 1 includes a loop unit 10 and handle portion 40. The loop unit 10 preferably comprises a loop body 11 having an opening (14, fig 2) formed at one side thereof. A cover 20 may be pivotally attached to the loop body 11 so as to cover the opening. The loop body is preferably pipe shaped. At least one roller 30 may be rotatably disposed in the loop body 11 to support the power cord (3, fig 5) as it passes through the inside of the loop body 11. A connecting part 41 extends from the side 12 opposite to the side 13 in which the opening (14, fig 2) is formed, and an arcuate part 44 having a hand grip 45 is provided above the connecting part 41.

Multiple filtration system for a vacuum cleaner

A method of providing a multiple filtration arrangement for a floor care appliance 100 consists of the steps of; removing a dirt container 550 from the appliance housing; inserting a filter member 581 into, and removing filtration bag 612 from, the dirt container 550; and, replacing the dirt container 550 in the cleaner housing 224 interposed in the dirt laden air stream. The dirt container 550 may be provided with a lid. The filtration bag 612 may or may not be disposable and may or may not have a HEPA rating.

A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner

A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner comprises a hollow brush bar 14 mounted for rotation about an axis A. The brush bar 14 is driven by a motor 16 housed inside the hollow brush bar 14, the motor forming part of a drive assembly supported at one end of the cleaner head. The brush bar 14 is arranged to fit around the motor 16 like a sleeve thereby allowing removal of the brush bar 14 from the cleaner head by sliding the brush bar 14 along the axis A and out through an opening at the opposite end of the cleaner head. The brush bar 14 is rotatably supported in clearance around the drive assembly by a first bearing 28, which bearing 28 engages the brush bar 14 in a corresponding axial-sliding fit to allow said sliding removal of the brush bar 14.

Vacuum cleaner

A cleaner-head for a vacuum cleaner

The invention relates to a cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner. The cleaner head has a dirty-air inlet (14, Fig 2) provided in a main suction chamber 20 of the cleaner head, an outlet duct 22 extending from the main suction chamber for connection to a suction source, and a rotating brush bar 24 housed inside the main suction chamber 20 for agitating a floor surface contacted through the dirty-air inlet (14, fig 2). The brush bar 24 is driven by an air-cooled motor 28, which is mounted inside the cleaner head with at least a section of the motor 28 being located inside the brush bar 24. To cool the motor 28 in use, an external casing of the motor is provided a plurality of air-cooling holes 44, 46 consisting of at least one air intake 44 and at least one air exhaust 46. These cooling holes 44, 46 are connected, intake 44 to exhaust 46, to form one or more air-cooling paths through the inside of the motor 28. In accordance with the invention, each air intake 44 is connected to an upstream clean ...

Vacuum pathway in a cleaning device

Attachment, vacuum cleaner, kit and method for hair removal

Vacuum cleaner with frame and body

A vacuum cleaner 200 comprises a nozzle unit 50, a frame assembly 150 pivotally connected to the nozzle unit, and a main body 100. The main body comprises a body frame 130, a dust collector 101 connected to the body frame, and a drive motor for generating a suction force. The frame assembly comprises a frame body and a connecting portion 155 integrally formed with a lower part of the frame body. The frame assembly may further comprise a support 177 for supporting the main body of the vacuum cleaner. At least one wheel 181 may be connected to a lower part of the frame assembly. The main body of the vacuum cleaner may be separably connected to the frame assembly, and may also include a dust receptacle 103. The connecting portion of the frame assembly may comprise an aperture through which air drawn in through the nozzle is directed to the main body.

Surface cleaning apparatus with different cleaning configurations

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a floor cleaning unit having a surface cleaning head, an upright section having a handle, a cleaning unit removably mounted to the handle and an air flow conduit forming part of an air flow path from the surface cleaning head to the cleaning unit, wherein the flexible air flow conduit comprises a portable portion removably mounted to the surface cleaning apparatus and a rigid extension wand. Reconfiguring the surface cleaning apparatus components permits the use of the surface cleaning apparatus in various operating modes such as a first upright operating mode wherein the surface cleaning apparatus is operable with the cleaning unit mounted to the handle, and a second operating mode wherein the cleaning unit is carried by a user and is operable when removed from the handle.

Robot cleaner, maintenance station, and cleaning system having the same

In a cleaning system, dust stored in a dust box is suspended in air introduced into the dust box through a first opening formed through a robot cleaner, and is then discharged to a second opening formed through a maintenance station through the first opening of the robot cleaner.

Hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner

A hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner includes a housing. A suction generator, a dirt collection vessel, a suction inlet and a wand connector are all carried on the housing. A nose tool is connected to the wand connector. The wand connector is connected to the nose tool for hand held vacuum cleaning applications and alternatively it is connected to a wand assembly for stick vacuum cleaning applications.

Upright type vacuum cleaner

An upright type vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The upright type vacuum cleaner includes a main body provided so that a disposition angle of the main body with respect to a surface to be cleaned is variable, a suction nozzle coupled to the main body so that the suction nozzle moves along the surface to be cleaned, and a joint provided between the main body and the suction nozzle to connect the main body and the suction nozzle so that the main body and the suction nozzle are rotated about a plurality of axes.

Appliance with luminous housing in environment-dependent color

Appliance comprising a housing, wherein a part of said housing is optically transmissive, said optically transmissive part having an exterior surface through which light travelling through the optically transparent part is transmitted, so as to cause the transmitted light to be visible upon viewing the exterior surface. The appliance further comprises a controllable light source assembly, capable of producing light in a variety of colors, and configured to couple produced light into the optically transmissive part of the housing. The appliance also includes a control unit, and a color vision system, configured to optically observe an environment of the appliance, and to output data relating to colors of the observed environment to the control unit. The control unit is configured to control a housing color to be produced by the light source assembly, whereby said housing color is determined in dependence of the data received from the color vision system.

Cleaning appliance

A cleaning appliance of the canister type includes separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly comprising a system for drawing the fluid flow through the separating apparatus, a chassis connected to the rolling assembly and including at least one floor engaging support member, and a duct for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus. At least part of the duct is connected to the chassis for pivoting movement relative to the chassis. A biasing arrangement is provided for engaging the duct to urge the pivoting part of the duct towards a rest position relative to the chassis.

Visualization device for dust collection of vacuum cleaner

The present invention comprises: a collecting section mounted at one side of the pathway, in which the suction force of a vacuum cleaner for sucking dust is transmitted, and moves at least some of the sucked dust towards one direction; a dust collecting section made of transparent material coupled with the collecting section, in which the receiving status of the inflow of dust through the collecting section is exposed to the outside; a discharge section which guides air and dust, which has passed through the dust collecting section, to be discharged into the pathway that transmits the suction force of a vacuum cleaner; and a foreign material discharge means which guides the flow of air into the inner corner of the dust collecting section by the operation of the user and forcibly discharges the remaining dust in the dust collection section to the outside. According to the present invention, the invention enables the user to check the status of the dust that is sucked and the convenient discharge of the dust collected in the inside of the collecting section.

Vacuum cleaner with a suction hose holder

A vacuum cleaner ( 11 ) with a housing ( 12 ) and a suction hose ( 16 ) as well as to a suction hose holder ( 31 ) arranged on the housing ( 12 ) that has two holding elements ( 32, 37 ) that are at a distance from each other and that each have a receptacle ( 34, 39 ) to hold two sections of the suction hose ( 16 ), whereby additional holders ( 20, 35, 40 ) are provided at the receptacles ( 34, 39 ).

Wet type dust collector for vacuum cleaner

A wet type dust collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner is provided. The wet type dust collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner includes a first separating unit configured to filter out and discharge dust by rotating air which is inlet via a first air inlet, and a plurality of a second centrifugal separating units configured to filter out dust from the air which is discharged from the first separating unit, and configured to eliminate dust from the inlet air via water which is filled inside of the second centrifugal separating units.

Automatic cleaner

Provided is an automatic cleaner that absorbs and senses a shock more efficiently. In one embodiment, an automatic cleaner comprises: a casing comprising a cover that defines a top surface thereof and at least one portion of an edge thereof, and a base that defines a bottom surface thereof, the cover being coupled to the base and moved relative to the base; a sensing member installed on one of the cover and the base, and sensing a relative movement of the cover to the base; a driving part installed on the other of the cover and the base, and operating the sensing member according to the relative movement of the cover to the base; and a buffer member installed on one of the cover and the base, and absorbing a shock according to the relative movement of the cover to the base.

Upright type vacuum cleaner

The present invention relates to an upright type vacuum cleaner including a body having a changeable angle of disposition with respect to an objective surface to be cleaned, a suction nozzle coupled to the body to be movable along the objective surface to be cleaned, a supporting assembly provided under the body to seat the body thereon for supporting a load of the body and guiding movement of the body with respect to the objective surface to be cleaned, and a holding unit rotatably provided to the supporting assembly so as to be brought into contact with the body selectively for limiting rotation of the body to hold the body.

Canister vacuum cleaner

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. The surface cleaning apparatus includes a main body having a front end, a rear end, first and second opposed sidewalls. A cavity having an open upper end is positioned between the first and second opposed side walls. A suction motor provided in the air flow path. A cyclone bin assembly provided in the air flow path. The cyclone bin assembly may have opposed end walls and may be removably mounted in the cavity. The first and second opposed sidewalls can be sized to protect the cyclone bin assembly from a side impact.

Filter housing construction for a surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet, an air treatment member and a suction motor. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a main body comprising a front end, a rear end and a filter compartment. A pair of spaced apart wheels may be mounted to the surface cleaning apparatus. One of the wheels overlies the filter compartment and at least a portion of the filter is visible through the wheel.

Vacuum cleaner and dust separating apparatus thereof

A vacuum cleaner provided with a dust separating apparatus which has an improved aesthetic quality and has an increased size without increasing the height of the vacuum cleaner. The dust-separating apparatus is easily detachable with respect to a vacuum cleaner body, and is provided with a cover that is easily detachable when dirt collected in the dust collecting compartment is discarded. The vacuum cleaner includes a first cyclone part and a second cyclone part, and a first dust collecting compartment configured to collect dirt separated from the first cyclone part is formed at a lower side of the first cyclone part and the second cyclone part.

Driving wheel assembly and robot cleaner having the same

A driving wheel assembly and a robot cleaner having the same includes a main body and a driving wheel assembly including a driving wheel, a housing, a driving motor, a rotary member with rotation around a rotation shaft of the driving motor, where the rotary member includes a first unit and a second unit disposed at a position opposite to the driving wheel with respect to the rotation shaft of the driving motor, and a compression coil spring disposed between the housing and the second unit to apply pressure to the second unit, where a distance between a contact point where the compression coil spring and the second unit contact and the rotation shaft of the driving motor is shorter than a distance between a rotation shaft of the driving wheel and a rotation shaft of the driving motor.

Autonomous surface treating appliance

An autonomous surface treating appliance comprising a chassis having a drive arrangement and a control system interfaced to the drive arrangement so as enable control of the appliance across a surface to be treated, wherein the drive arrangement comprises at least one traction unit, each traction unit comprising a surface-engaging track constrained around a leading wheel and a trailing wheel, the leading wheel and the trailing wheel being arranged so that a track portion opposing the floor surface and extending between the leading and trailing wheels defines a ramped climbing surface.

Autonomous surface treating appliance

An autonomous surface treating appliance comprising a main body defining an outer plan profile, and having a drive arrangement mounted inboard of the outer plan profile of the main body and configured to propel the appliance in a direction of movement across a surface to be cleaned, a surface treating assembly associated with the main body and carried transversely to the direction of movement, the surface treating assembly being generally elongate in form and having side edges extending substantially at a tangent to respective circular portions of the outer plan profile of the main body.

PARTICLE COLLECTING APPARATUS AND PARTICLE COLLECTING METHOD

A particle collecting apparatus is provided with a case, an ultrasonic generator, a gas supplying unit, a suction unit and a seal member. The case has one end, and defines a space at the one end. The ultrasonic generator is provided in the case, and generates ultrasonic waves towards the opening defined by the one end of the case. The gas supplying unit supplies gas to the space. The suction unit exhausts the space. The seal member has elasticity, and is provided at the one end so as to surround the opening. 1. A particle collecting apparatus comprising:a case having one end configured to define a space that is opened at the one end;an ultrasonic generator configured to generate ultrasonic waves towards an opening defined by the one end of the case;a gas supplying unit configured to supply gas to the space;a suction unit configured to exhaust the space; anda seal member having elasticity provided at the one end so as to surround the opening.2. The particle collecting apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe gas supplying unit includes a supplying pipe having one end that defines a gas injection hole connected to the space, andthe gas injection hole is extended in an inclined direction with respect to the opening or a plane in parallel with the opening.3. The particle collecting apparatus of claim 2 , whereinthe suction unit includes a suction pipe having one end that defines a suction hole connected to the space, andthe suction hole is extended in an inclined direction with respect to the opening or a plane in parallel with the opening.4. The particle collecting apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe gas supplying unit includes a supplying pipe having one end that defines a gas injection hole connected to the space, andthe gas injection hole is extended in parallel with a plane including the opening.5. The particle collecting apparatus of claim 4 , whereinthe suction unit includes a suction pipe having one end that defines a suction hole connected to the space, andthe suction ...

Robot Confinement

A method of confining a robot in a work space includes providing a portable barrier signal transmitting device including a primary emitter emitting a confinement beam primarily along an axis defining a directed barrier. A mobile robot including a detector, a drive motor and a control unit controlling the drive motor is caused to avoid the directed barrier upon detection by the detector on the robot. The detector on the robot has an omnidirectional field of view parallel to the plane of movement of the robot. The detector receives confinement light beams substantially in a plane at the height of the field of view while blocking or rejecting confinement light beams substantially above or substantially below the plane at the height of the field of view.

Disposable bag and a disposable bag mount bracket for an upright vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner with bag mount and disposable bag is described. In some embodiments, the vacuum bag may include a semi-permeable dirt bag having a top edge, a generally flat collar having a top edge, and a first opening in the collar configured to accept a dirty air nozzle, where the top edge of the vacuum bag does not extend beyond the top edge of the collar. In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner may include a dirty air nozzle, a vacuum bag having a substantially rigid collar including a dirty air opening, and at least one void used for alignment of the collar; a mounting member releasably connected to the vacuum cleaner and movable between a loading position and a fully closed position, and a latch to releasably retain a top edge of the collar to keep the mounting member in the fully closed position.

PORTABLE EXTRACTOR MACHINE

A vacuum extraction apparatus comprises a base having a first end and a second end, a tank assembly having a first end and a second end, a fluid pump operable to draw fluid from a first tank of the tank assembly and distribute the fluid to a fluid port, a heating unit operable to control a temperature of the fluid, and one or more vacuum units operable to decrease a pressure level within a second tank of the tank assembly. The second end of the tank assembly is rotatably coupled to the second end of the base, thereby providing access to an internal chamber of the base. 1. A vacuum extraction apparatus , comprising:a base having an upper end and a lower end vertically spaced from the upper end;a tank assembly having an upper end and a lower end vertically spaced from the upper end, the tank assembly including a first tank and a second tank, wherein the tank assembly is configured to be coupled to the base;at least two transport wheels coupled to the lower end of the base;a fluid pump coupled to the base and operable to draw fluid from the first tank and distribute the fluid to a fluid port; andone or more vacuum units coupled to the base and operable to decrease a pressure level within the second tank;wherein at least a portion of the fluid pump is vertically spaced from the one or more vacuum units within a base chamber when the vacuum extraction apparatus is in a generally vertical operational position.2. The vacuum extraction apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first tank is a clean fluid tank and the second tank is a recovery tank.3. The vacuum extraction apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a heating unit operable to elevate a temperature of the fluid claim 1 , the heating unit including one or more discrete temperature settings.4. The vacuum extraction apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the heating unit includes one or more bi-metal thermostat devices.5. The vacuum extraction apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the heating unit includes a first bi-metal thermostat ...

CLEANING SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR

A cleaning system includes a housing with a reservoir for holding waste, with the reservoir in fluid communication with a suction line, a pumping station for receiving waste from the reservoir, and a cleaning component for cleaning one or more surfaces on the housing or the station either automatically or based on an actuation signal input by a user. 1. A cleaning system comprising:a housing with a reservoir for holding waste, the reservoir in fluid communication with a suction line; anda pumping station for receiving waste from the reservoir; anda cleaning component for cleaning one or more surfaces on the housing or the station either automatically or based on an actuation signal input by a user.2. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning component is operable to clean an exterior surface of the housing claim 1 , an interior surface of the housing claim 1 , or the fluid or waste contained in the reservoir either automatically or based on an actuation signal input by a user.3. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning component comprises one or more UV lights.4. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a waste collection and dispensing apparatus with the reservoir forming a waste receptacle claim 1 , the waste collection and dispensing apparatus including a dispensing receptacle.5. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the housing include floor bearing assemblies claim 1 , such as casters claim 1 , which have one or more UV light to wash the floor engaging portion of the floor bearing assemblies with UV light.6. The cleaning system according to claim 1 , wherein the housing further includes a dispensing reservoir for storing a cleaning fluid.7. The cleaning system according to claim 6 , wherein the housing incorporates an ionization system for charging the waste or cleaning fluid so that it becomes ionized.8. The cleaning system according to claim 7 , wherein the housing ...

WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner having a specific ratio of wheel diameter to wheel separation distance in addition to a u-shaped yoke operably coupled to an axle, thus giving the vacuum cleaner a zero turn radius allowing the user to more easily and efficiently operate and maneuver the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may also include one or more vacuum cleaner components disposed between the wheels. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing;an axle coupled to the housing;a first wheel having a diameter and operably coupled to the axle;a second wheel set apart a wheel separation distance from the first wheel, the first wheel and second wheel being capable of independent rotation,wherein the ratio of first wheel diameter to wheel separation distance is between 0.85 and 2.2. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the ratio of first wheel diameter to wheel separation distance is between 1.15 and 1.35.3. The vacuum cleaner of further comprising:a drum coupled to the axle; andan electrical cord coupled to the drum.4. The vacuum cleaner of further comprising a spring coupled to the drum for providing a force causing the drum to rotate.4. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are coupled to the axle.5. The vacuum cleaner of further comprising a base having a suction nozzle claim 4 , said base coupled to the axle.6. The vacuum cleaner of wherein a motor is disposed in the housing.7. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the motor powers a fan.8. The vacuum cleaner of further comprising a motor coupled to the axle wherein the motor selectively drives the first wheel.9. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the motor is a pancake motor.10. The vacuum cleaner of further comprising:a drum coupled to the axle;a filter disposed in the interior of the drum.11. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a first wheel having a diameter and a second wheel, the first wheel and second wheel being disposed on an axle and being capable of independent rotation;an electrical cord for providing electrical power to ...

VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE

The invention relates to a vacuum cleaning appliance having a moveable stand. A suction device mounted on the stand has a device upper part mounted on the stand and a dirt collection container situated beneath the device upper part. The stand has a lifting device and an actuating element pivotable about a horizontal axis for raising and lowering the dirt collection container, which in its raised position abuts against the device upper part in a flow-tight manner, and in its lowered position rests on a floor surface. The actuating element is configured as a push bar having a handle part which, in the raised position of the dirt collection container, may be gripped by the user in a standing posture in order to move the vacuum cleaning appliance, and is upwardly pivotable about the pivot axis by at most 135° in order to lower the dirt collection container. 1. A vacuum cleaning appliance having a stand which is movable along a floor surface , and a suction device having a device upper part which is mounted on the stand , and a dirt collection container situated beneath the device upper part , the stand having at least one lifting device and an actuating element which is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis for raising and lowering the dirt collection container , which in its raised position abuts against the device upper part in a flow-tight manner , and in its lowered position is situated at a distance from the device upper part and rests on the floor surface , wherein the actuating element is configured as a push bar which is adapted to be gripped by the user in a standing posture in order to move the vacuum cleaning appliance , and is upwardly pivotable about the pivot axis by at most 135° in order to lower the dirt collection container.2. The vacuum cleaning appliance according to claim 1 , wherein in the raised position of the dirt collection container claim 1 , the push bar is inclined by at most 30° with respect to the horizontal.3. The vacuum cleaning ...

DUAL PURPOSE VACUUM CLEANER FOR USE ON BOTH, FLOORS AND STAIRS

The Vacuum Cleaner is designed with a unique shape which allows it to be placed in a stable position on a flight of stairs and which overcomes the problem of instability when positioned on stairs but also remains suitable for use on a flat surface such as a floor. This shape also enables easy upward movement on stairs and overcomes the problem of manoeuvrability. The Vacuum Cleaner has one or more rotating ground engaging members which can be locked to allow rotation in a forward direction only, which overcomes the problem that previous Vacuum Cleaners have of being insecure when positioned on stairs and it may have one or more rotating members which can engage with a stair riser to allow traversing in an upward direction with very little hindrance. 1. A vacuum cleaner for use on a flat surface such as a floor and also for use on a flight of stairs or stair case , comprising a curved undercarriage which allows the vacuum cleaner to span two or more steps of a stair case and which can also assist in the vacuum cleaners ascent of a stair case , rotating ground engaging members where at least one of the ground engaging members can be unlocked to allow rotation in more than one direction or locked to move in one direction only , and may have at least one rotating ground engaging member at the front of the cleaner.2. as in where one or more of the rotating ground engaging members can be unlocked to allow rotation in more than one direction or locked to rotate in one direction only claim 1 , by a mechanism which is incorporated into one or more of the rotating ground engaging members.3. as in where the rotating ground engaging members can be unlocked to allow rotation in more than one direction or locked to rotate in one direction only claim 1 , by a mechanism and actuator which is incorporated into one or more of the ground engaging members.4. as in where one or more of the rotating ground engaging members can be unlocked to allow rotation in more than one direction or ...

Electric blower and vacuum cleaner comprising same

Disclosed is an electric blower having a stator, a rotor, a bracket, a rotary fan, an air guide and a fan case. The air guide comprises a partition plate, a diffuser disposed around outer periphery of the rotary fan in the air guide, a partition-plate sloped portion and a guide vane. The fan case has a fan-facing portion, a fan case shoulder bent at the outermost part of the fan-facing portion, and a cylindrical portion extending cylindrically in an axial direction from the fan case shoulder. The fan case shoulder is so bent that it forms substantially a right angle.

BATTERY POWERED CORDLESS CLEANING SYSTEM

A cordless, battery-powered system of cleaning products. The system of cleaning products includes devices such as upright vacuums (e.g., a stick vacuum, a lightweight upright vacuum, etc.), a hand-held vacuum, a carpet-cleaner, a canister vacuum, and the like. Each of the devices is powered by a battery pack which is interchangeable among the devices. The battery pack includes a combination of hardware and software for connecting to, identifying, and communicating with the cleaning products to ensure that each of the products receives the power necessary to ensure optimal performance. 1. A cordless upright vacuum cleaner , comprising:a nozzle base portion having a suction inlet;a body portion;a pivotable joint coupled between the nozzle base portion and the body portion;a suction source for providing a suction force at the suction inlet; anda battery pack interface configured to receive a removable and rechargeable lithium-based battery pack, the suction source is powered by the battery pack,', 'the body portion is pivotable relative to a first axis,', 'the body portion is pivotable relative to a second axis, and', 'the body portion is supportable by the nozzle base portion in a vertical position without external support., 'wherein'}2. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the combined weight of the vacuum cleaner and the battery pack is less than approximately seven and one-half pounds.3. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the battery pack interface is a recess having a terminal contact portion claim 1 , the recess configured to receive an extendable latch of the battery pack.4. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , further comprising a fuel gauge external to the battery pack and configured to indicate a status of the battery pack.5. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the first axis is parallel to a cleaning surface and the second axis is approximately perpendicular to the first axis. This application is a division of previously-filed, co-pending U.S. patent ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH A SIDEWAYS PIVOTING HANDLE

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises: 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a cleaning head having a front, a rear, two opposed sides extending between the front and the rear, a bottom and a dirty air inlet;(b) an airflow path extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(c) a suction motor and an air treatment member positioned in the airflow path;(d) an upright section moveably mounted with respect to the cleaning head between a storage position and a rearward in-use position; and,(e) the upright section also pivotally mounted for movement sideways with respect to the cleaning head between a centered position and a sideways position.2. The apparatus of further comprising a biasing member biasing the upright section towards the centered position.3. The apparatus of wherein the upright section is moveably mounted with respect to the cleaning head about a first axis of rotation claim 1 , and the upright section is pivotally mounted with respect to the cleaning head about a second axis of rotation.4. The apparatus of wherein the second axis of rotation is above the first axis of rotation.5. The apparatus of wherein the first axis of rotation is generally parallel to the front and the second axis of rotation is generally parallel to a forward direction of motion of the cleaning head.6. The apparatus of wherein each axis of rotation comprises a pivot axis claim 3 , and the first pivot axis is generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis.7. The apparatus of further comprising a flexible hose defining at least a portion of the airflow path that conveys dirty air past the second axis of rotation.8. The apparatus of further comprising a first hollow support member pivotally connected to a second hollow support member wherein the flexible hose extends through the interior of the first and second hollow support members.9. The apparatus of wherein each hollow support member comprises a tubular conduit.10. The apparatus of further comprising a pivot ...

Robot cleaner

A robot cleaner capable of improving the external esthetic quality thereof while enhancing the cleaning performance, the robot cleaner including a body configured to remove dust while navigating on a floor and to form an external appearance of the robot cleaner, and a side brush assembly installed at the body to clean corners of the floor, wherein the side brush assembly includes a motor configured to supply a power while being installed at the body, a rotation shaft coupled to the motor, and a plurality of side brushes rotatably coupled to the rotation shaft, and wherein the plurality of side brushes have respective intervals changed with respect to one another such that the plurality of side brushes are prevented from being exposed to outside the body.

AUTONOMOUS FLOOR-CLEANING ROBOT

A floor cleaning robot comprises a housing, wheels, and a motor driving the wheels to move the robot across a floor, a control module disposed within the housing and directing movement of the robot across the floor, a sensor for detecting and communicating obstacle information to the control module so that the control module can cause the robot to react to the obstacle, a removable bin disposed at least partially within the housing and receiving particulates, a first rotating member directing particulates toward the bin, and a second rotating member cooperating with the first rotating member to direct particulates toward the bin. The removable bin receives particulates directed thereto by the first and second rotating members and the particulates pass from the first rotating member to the removable bin without passing through a filter. 177-. (canceled)78. A self-propelled floor-cleaning robot comprisinga housing defining a housing perimeter;a powered primary brush assembly disposed within the housing perimeter and positioned to engage a floor surface, the primary brush assembly being configured to rotate about an axis generally parallel to the floor surface;a powered side brush extending beyond the housing perimeter and positioned to brush floor surface debris from beyond the housing perimeter, the side brush being configured to rotate about an axis generally perpendicular to the floor surface and to rotate in a direction to direct debris toward the robot along the projected path of the powered primary brush assembly;a particulate receptacle positioned to receive and collect particulates brushed from the floor surface by the primary brush assembly and the side brush;an obstacle detector responsive to obstacles encountered by the robot; anda control circuit in electrical communication with the motor drive and configured to control the motor drive to maneuver the robot about detected obstacles across the floor surface during a floor-cleaning operation.79. The floor ...

Cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner

A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner houses a hollow brush bar mounted for rotation about an axis. This brush bar is driven by a motor housed inside the hollow brush bar, the motor forming part of a drive assembly supported at one end of the cleaner head. The brush bar is arranged for removal from the cleaner head by sliding the brush bar along the axis and out through an opening at the opposite end of the cleaner head and the brush bar is rotatably supported in clearance around the drive assembly by a first bearing, which bearing engages the brush bar in a corresponding axial-sliding fit to allow said sliding removal of the brush bar.

Bag compartment for vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner includes a body having a nozzle assembly, a handle assembly, a bag compartment and a suction generator compartment. A suction generator is held in the suction generator compartment. The bag compartment includes a wall and a plurality of v-shaped ribs projecting from the wall into the bag compartment.

Air moving devices

Disclosed herein is an air moving device which includes a housing and a motor. The air moving device may include at least one shock absorber which is configured to reduce vibrations and/or noise. The air moving device may also be configured to cancel out noises generated when operating the device.

CLEANING ROBOT SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD FOR CONTROLING

Disclosed are a cleaning robot system and its method for controlling which make it possible to reliably and quickly clean with the aid of the cleaning robot. The cleaning robot system comprises at least one external device each formed of an indicator and a virtual wall setting function, with the aid of which cleaning work can be performed by the unit of blocks about a cleaning area reference point, not leaving non-cleaned area behind. Since the access of the cleaning robot can be restricted by means of a virtual wall set by an external device, any damages of furniture due to a collision of the cleaning robot can be prevented, and the cleaning robot can be barred from escaping from the set cleaning area. 22810a. The system of claim 1 , wherein said external device transceiver part comprise an external device remote transceiver part performing a guidance by transmitting a signal to a remotely located cleaning robot ; and{'b': 28', '10, 'i': 'b', 'an external device local transceiver part preventing a collision of the cleaning robot coming closer to a certain obstacle and providing a definite position signal, with said external device transceiver part being installed at a front side, a left side and a right side, respectively, thus transmitting signals in three directions.'}32010262618102720a,. The system of either claim 1 , wherein said external devices each include an external device robot charging means foe charging with the aid of the cleaning robot claim 1 , and said external device robot charging means is characterized in that the external device power part is formed of a rechargeable secondary battery with an external device charging connection part being provided at an outer surface of the body of the cleaning robot claim 1 , with a robot connection charging part being provided at an outer surface of the body of the external device .410203010. In a control method of a cleaning robot system which is formed of a cleaning robot which automatically sucks and cleans ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CLEANING IN ROBOTIC CLEANER

An operation of a robotic cleaner includes generating at least one map including information regarding a space to be cleaned by using information measured by at least one sensor. The operation also includes setting a cleaning path by using the at least one map, and cleaning according to the cleaning path. 1. A method for operating a robotic cleaner , the method comprising:generating at least one map including information regarding a space to be cleaned by using information measured by at least one sensor;setting a cleaning path by using the at least one map; andcleaning according to the cleaning path,wherein the at least one map includes at least one of a first map that indicates a cleaning complete state, a second map that indicates activity of dynamic objects, a third map that indicates reachability of the robotic cleaner, a fourth map that indicates a cleaning state, and a fifth map that indicates an area difficult to be cleaned.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first map includes information regarding objects in the space to be cleaned.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second map represents activity by using one of a level area map and a grid map.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the third map indicates at least one of a reachable area claim 1 , an unreachable area claim 1 , an area reachable but not suitable for a cleaning operation claim 1 , and an area temporarily unreachable.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fourth map indicates a cleaned area and an uncleaned area.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the fourth map includes a plurality of cells claim 5 , the plurality of cells have a value indicating cleanness claim 5 , the value indicating the cleanness is decreased over time after being initialized to a maximum value after cleaning claim 5 , and in the uncleaned area claim 5 , the value indicating the cleanness is less than a threshold.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the area difficult to be cleaned and indicated by the fifth map includes ...

ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Disclosed are a robot cleaner, and a method for controlling the same. 1. A robot cleaner , comprising:a sound input unit having one or more microphones, and configured to receive an ambient sound;a sound recognition unit configured to recognize the received ambient sound, in a separation manner into an event sound and an environmental sound; anda message output unit configured to output a message corresponding to the event sound or the environmental sound.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , further comprising a control unit configured to detect a direction or a position of a sound source with respect to the event sound.3. The robot cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the sound input unit includes at least three microphones claim 2 , andwherein said at least three microphones are disposed inside or outside the robot cleaner with constant distances from each other.4. The robot cleaner of claim 2 , further comprising an image detection unit configured to detect image information by capturing the periphery of the sound source position.5. The robot cleaner of claim 4 , further comprising a communication unit configured to transmit claim 4 , via a communication network claim 4 , the message claim 4 , or the image information claim 4 , or both of the message and the image information.6. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the sound recognition unit includes:a first recognition portion configured to recognize the event sound at intervals of first time, based on the ambient sound and the event sound model;a second recognition portion configured to recognize the environmental sound at intervals of first time, based on the ambient sound and the environmental sound model; anda third recognition portion configured to recognize the environmental sound at intervals of second time longer than the first time, based on the ambient sound and the environmental sound model.7. The robot cleaner of claim 6 , wherein the sound recognition unit updates the event sound model based on the ...

ROBOT CLEANER

Provided is a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner includes a main body having a plurality of fixing slots that are spaced apart from each other, a moving device providing a driving force for moving the main body, and a bracket on which a cleaning member is mounted, the bracket including a plurality of fixing ribs that horizontally move and are respectively coupled to the plurality of fixing slots. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a main body having a plurality of fixing slots that are spaced apart from each other;a moving device providing a driving force for moving the main body; anda bracket on which a cleaning member is mounted, the bracket comprising a plurality of fixing ribs that horizontally move and are respectively coupled to the plurality of fixing slots.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fixing slots are spaced apart from each other in left and right directions of the main body.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fixing slots are spaced apart from each other in front and rear directions of the main body.4. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fixing slots comprise a first fixing slot claim 1 , and the plurality of fixing ribs comprise a first fixing rib claim 1 ,wherein the first fixing slot is defined by cutting a portion of a protrusion that protrudes downward from a bottom surface of the main body.5. The robot cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein the bracket has an opening for preventing an interference with the protrusion.6. The robot cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein an auxiliary wheel for assisting the movement of the main body is disposed on a bottom surface of the main body claim 4 , andan opening for preventing an interference with the auxiliary wheel is defined in the bracket.7. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fixing slots comprise a second fixing slot claim 1 , and the plurality of fixing ribs comprise a second ...

Vacuum cleaner with noise reduction recesses

A new vacuum cleaner that is adapted for use in a vehicle has a user-removable debris collection tank that has spaced recesses on the bottom that inhibit both fore-and-back movement of debris within the collection tank and side-to-side movement of debris within the collection tank. The recesses are located in opposed outer corners of the tank, and have lower surfaces that support the tank in a standing position. Raised sections divide each of the recesses into two corner recess sections and an offset recess section, and inhibit both fore-and-aft movement of debris within the recesses and side-to-side movement of debris within the recess sections. The offset recess section has tracks that curve in different directions from an intermediate position adjacent or near a side of the tank. The bottom of the tank is generally curved downwardly towards the sides of the tank.

Vacuum Cleaner with Retractable Auxiliary Suction Hose

An upright vacuum cleaner ( 1 ) comprises a main body ( 2 ) having arranged therein a suction chamber ( 3 ), a fan unit ( 4 ), a first suction duct ( 5 ), a second suction duct ( 6 ) and a valve arrangement ( 7 ) operable to establish communication between each of the first and second suction ducts and the suction chamber. A floor nozzle arrangement ( 8 ) is provided at a first end ( 9 ) of the main body and in communication with said first suction duct. An auxiliary nozzle ( 10 ) for above-floor cleaning is provided, and an extensible and/or collapsible suction hose ( 12 ) connects the auxiliary nozzle to said second suction duct. The cleaner ( 1 ) has handle means ( 11 ) comprising an elongated recess ( 13 ) adapted to contain the greater part of the suction hose. The recess ( 13 ) may be open at one end or may be shaped as an open groove.

CYLINDER VACUUM CLEANER

A cylinder vacuum cleaner comprising a main body which is fluidly connected to a suction hose used to pull the main body forwards along a floor, and a rear swivel castor for supporting the main body on the floor, the rear castor having a negatively-raked swivel axis which is offset from a wheel axis of the castor to provide a positive castor trail. 1. A cylinder vacuum cleaner comprising a main body which is fluidly connected to a suction hose used to pull the main body forwards along a floor , and a rear swivel castor for supporting the main body on the floor , the rear castor having a negatively-raked swivel axis which is offset from a wheel axis of the castor to provide a positive castor trail.2. The cylinder vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the nominal rake angle of the rear castor is between 8 and 15 degrees.3. The cylinder vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the rear castor comprises a pair of dome-shaped wheels.4. The cylinder vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the hose connects to the main body in front of the rear castor.5. The cylinder vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , further comprising a front castor for supporting the main body on the floor claim 1 , the front castor comprising a frame mounted for rotation about a further swivel axis and one or more wheels mounted on the frame claim 1 , the hose being connected to the frame for co-rotation with the frame about the further swivel axis.6. The cylinder vacuum cleaner according to claim 5 , wherein the frame is arranged to have a positively-raked swivel axis.7. The cylinder vacuum cleaner according to claim 5 , wherein the wheel or wheels present a rolling support surface which is coincident with a sphere centered on the further swivel axis.8. The cylinder vacuum cleaner according to claim 5 , wherein the frame comprises a duct claim 5 , the hose being connected to one end of the duct claim 5 , the opposite end of the duct being connected to a suction inlet on the main ...

ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

A robot cleaner and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The robot cleaner includes a body provided with a suction portion and a slope formed to be inclined at a lower end thereof, an auxiliary front wheel disposed at a rear side of the slope, a main wheel disposed at a rear side of the auxiliary front wheel and arranged such that a height of the main wheel is variable with respect to the body, and a driving unit to lower or raise the main wheel with respect to the body, wherein the driving unit lowers the main wheel when the auxiliary front wheel enters a stepped portion. The robot cleaner is capable of climbing up a higher stepped portion than in conventional cases. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a body provided with a suction portion;an auxiliary front wheel disposed at the body;a main wheel disposed at a rear side of the auxiliary front wheel and arranged such that a height of the main wheel is variable with respect to the body; anda driving unit to lower or raise the main wheel with respect to the body,wherein the driving unit lowers the main wheel when the auxiliary front wheel enters a stepped portion.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein a height of the auxiliary front wheel with respect to the body is fixed.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein:when the main wheel is lowered with respect to the body, an area of the main wheel exposed outside of the body increases; andwhen the main wheel is raised with respect to the body, the area of the main wheel exposed outside of the body decreases.4. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the driving unit raises the main wheel when the main wheel contacts an upper surface of the stepped portion.5. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the driving unit adjusts the height of the main wheel to make the body level when the body is inclined by the auxiliary front wheel.6. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the driving unit comprises:an elastic member, ...

MOBILE HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING DEVICE

A mobile high-pressure cleaning device is provided with an underframe, on the upper side of which a storage section is arranged which forms a motor receptacle, into which a motor for driving a pump is inserted, wherein a holding section fixing the motor in the motor receptacle is placed onto the storage section and has a storage compartment for electric parts on its upper side. The holding section can be designed as a hollow body with a base member and a cover mounted on the base member, wherein the base member forms the storage compartment with a base wall engaging over the motor and side walls projecting upwards from it and wherein the cover is movable back and forth between a closed position and an open position and has at least one actuating member for an electric control element on its outer side. 1. A mobile high-pressure cleaning device with an underframe , on the upper side of which a storage section is arranged which forms a motor receptacle into which a motor is inserted for driving a pump , wherein a holding section fixing the motor in the motor receptacle is placed onto the storage section , said holding section having a storage compartment for electric parts on its upper side facing away from the motor , wherein the holding section is designed as a hollow body with a base member and a cover mounted on the base member , wherein the base member forms the storage compartment with a base wall engaging over the motor and with side walls projecting upwards from the base wall , and wherein the cover is movable back and forth between a closed position closing the storage compartment and an open position giving access to the storage compartment and has at least one actuating member for an electric control element on its outer side facing away from the storage compartment.2. The mobile high-pressure cleaning device as defined in claim 1 , wherein the storage compartment extends from a first supporting surface of the storage section at least as far as a second ...

Intelligent Vacuum Cleaner

An intelligent vacuum cleaner includes a main casing, a vacuum cleaning arrangement, and at least one detachable wheel assembly arrangement. The main casing has a plurality of wheel compartments formed at a bottom side of the main casing. The vacuum cleaning arrangement is operatively provided in the main casing for generating a predetermined vacuum effect. The detachable wheel assembly arrangement is provided on the bottom side of the main casing, and includes at least one driving wheel and a detachable mechanism which is connected to the driving wheel and is detachably mounted in the main casing so that the diving wheel and the detachable mechanism are selectively detachable from the main casing for convenient cleaning of the bottom side of the main casing. 1. An intelligent vacuum cleaner , comprising:a main casing having at least one wheel compartment formed at a bottom side of said main casing;a vacuum cleaning arrangement operatively provided in said main casing for generating a predetermined vacuum effect; andat least one detachable wheel assembly arrangement which is provided on said bottom side of said main casing, and comprises at least one driving wheel and a detachable mechanism which is connected to said driving wheel and is detachably mounted in said main casing so that said diving wheel and said detachable mechanism are selectively detachable from said main casing for convenient cleaning of said bottom side of said main casing.2. The intelligent vacuum cleaner claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said wheel compartment is divided into a motor cavity and a wheel cavity which is communicated with said motor cavity claim 1 , wherein said detachable wheel assembly arrangement further comprises a rotating platform which is provided in said motor cavity and has a rotating slot transversely formed on a top surface of said rotating platform claim 1 , wherein said detachable mechanism comprises a rotating shaft arranged to be rotatably mounted in said ...

VACUUM SWEEPING MACHINE HAVING A SUCTION EXTRACTION SYSTEM FOR A SIDE BROOM

A vacuum sweeping machine having a chassis, which is configured for moving the vacuum sweeping machine over a surface to be cleaned, a sweeping roller, a suction extraction device, a side broom and a connecting line. The sweeping roller, which is driven in rotation, is mounted on the chassis and surrounded by the sweeping-roller housing. The sweeping roller extends along its rotational axis between a first and a second side wall of the sweeping-roller housing. The suction extraction device has a suction side that is connected to the sweeping-roller housing for the purpose of suction extraction of dust-laden air. The side broom, which is driven in rotation and mounted on the chassis, is surrounded by an enclosure. The connecting line is provided between the sweeping-roller housing and the enclosure. Coupling of the connecting line to the sweeping-roller housing is provided in one of the side walls. 1. A vacuum sweeping machine having a chassis for moving the vacuum sweeping machine over a surface to be cleaned , the vacuum sweeping machine comprising:a sweeping roller, driven in rotation, which is mounted on the chassis and surrounded by a sweeping-roller housing, wherein the sweeping roller extends, along its rotational axis between a first and a second side wall of the sweeping-roller housing,a suction extraction device having a suction side that is connected to the sweeping-roller housing for the purpose of suction extraction of dust-laden air, anda side broom driven in rotation and mounted on the chassis,wherein the side broom is surrounded by an enclosure,wherein a connecting line is provided between the sweeping-roller housing and the enclosure, andwherein a coupling of the connecting line to the sweeping-roller housing is provided in one of the side walls.2. The vacuum sweeping machine according to claim 1 , wherein the sweeping roller has a cylindrical shape with two end faces that are at a distance from each other and extend perpendicularly in relation to ...

Household vacuum cleaner attachment

Embodiments may include an attachment for a vacuum cleaner calculated and adapted to engage the interest of a child. Thus, and embodiment may include a main body having an entertaining three dimensional adaptation for entertaining a child. It may also include an outlet end of the main body adapted to engage the suction end of a household vacuum cleaner hose, and an inlet end of the main body adapted to receive dirt and/or debris contained in an airstream, wherein the inlet end is in fluid communication with the outlet end.

PORTABLE HOSPITAL CLEANING APPARATUS

The present inventions are directed to portable cleaning apparatuses adapted for use on mobile cleaning carts useable, for example, for cleaning hospital rooms. Each apparatus comprises a pre-filter module, a vacuum source module, and a secondary filter module, releasably securable to one another, the entire apparatus being configured provide high efficiency cleaning at low noise levels. 1. A portable cleaning apparatus adapted for use on a mobile cleaning cart , said apparatus comprising(a) a vacuum source module comprising a vacuum power unit positioned within an air leak-resistant vacuum source module housing, said vacuum source module housing having an inlet portal and an outlet portal;(b) a pre-filter module comprising a primary particle container positioned within an air-leak-resistant pre-filter module housing, said pre-filter module housing having a debris intake port and an outlet port, said primary particle container being releasably attached to the debris intake port, and said outlet port of the pre-filter module housing being disposed in fluid communication with the inlet portal of the vacuum source module;(c) a secondary filter module comprising a secondary filter positioned within an air-leak-resistant secondary filter module housing having an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture, the inlet aperture of said secondary filter module housing being disposed in fluid communication with the outlet portal of said vacuum source module housing so that air is directed to flow from the outlet portal of the vacuum generator housing through the inlet aperture of the secondary filter housing;said apparatus, being configured to provide a filtering airflow path, such that an air stream entraining debris, dust and contaminants is directed sequentially through the debris intake port, the primary particle container, the outlet port of the pre-filter module, the inlet and outlet portals of the vacuum source module housing, and the inlet and outlet apertures of the ...

INTEGRATED ROLLER BRUSH GROOVE WITH HAIR AND DEBRIS CUTTING DEVICE FOR USE IN VACUUM CLEANERS AND OTHER SWEEPING DEVICES

Roller brushes (e.g. vacuum cleaners, sweeping machines) collect hair and debris around the bristles and tubing rendering the device ineffective. This is an integrated system for safe and easy cutting and removal of the debris, providing optimal machine performance. 1. An integrated system consisting of a grooved track with a cutting device built into a roller brush between the bristles for the removal of hair and debris. Dimensions will be specific for machine device is used onFIG. —side view of roller brush with grooves placed between the bristle rows for cutting device to slide alongFIG. —end view of roller brush with cutting device grooves between the bristle rowsFIG. —push rod used for pushing/moving cutting device along cutting device grooves, if housing is not large enough for usage by itselfFIG. —side view of cutting device carrier—outside is safety housing with a razor-type blade insideFIG. —back end view of cutting device carrier case with ridge for grooved trackFIG. —comb-type device with end hook for removing cut segments. The teeth correspond to the width of the bristles on the roller brush.

Cleaning appliance

A cleaning appliance of the canister type, including a separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a support for supporting the separating apparatus on the appliance, a duct having a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid flow from a fluid outlet of the separating apparatus, and a handle connected to the duct. The duct is pivotable between a raised position in which the separating apparatus can be removed from the appliance and a lowered position in which the duct is connected to the separating apparatus. The handle may be used for moving the duct between the first and second positions and for carrying the appliance.

CYCLONIC SEPARATOR

A cyclonic separator for a vacuum cleaner that includes a cyclone stage, a chamber and a silencer. The chamber has a plurality of ports through which fluid from the cyclone stage enters the chamber. The silencer is located in the chamber and includes a plurality of baffles. Fluid entering the chamber through the ports collides with the baffles, which act to reduce noise. 1. A cyclonic separator for a vacuum cleaner comprising:a cyclone stage;a chamber comprising a plurality of ports through which fluid from the cyclone stage enters the chamber; anda silencer comprising a plurality of baffles, the silencer being located in the chamber such that fluid entering the chamber through one of the ports collides with a first side of one of the baffles and fluid entering the chamber through another of the ports collides with a second opposite side of the one of the baffles.2. The cyclonic separator of claim 1 , wherein the silencer comprises a conical body and each of the baffles extends outwardly from the conical body.3. The cyclonic separator of claim 2 , wherein the outer surface of the conical body is concave.4. The cyclonic separator of claim 2 , wherein the conical body is hollow.5. The cyclonic separator of claim 4 , wherein the conical body has an open base and the cyclonic separator comprises a disc formed of acoustic foam that covers the base.6. The cyclonic separator of claim 1 , wherein the silencer is formed of an elastomeric material.7. The cyclonic separator of claim 1 , wherein the cyclonic separator comprises a filter assembly located in the chamber claim 1 , the filter assembly is elongate and hollow claim 1 , and the silencer projects into an open end of the filter assembly.8. The cyclonic separator of claim 1 , wherein the chamber has a longitudinal axis about which the ports are arranged claim 1 , and the silencer is located in the chamber such that each baffle lies in a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis.9. The cyclonic separator of claim 1 , ...

CLEANER, CONTROL PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING SAID CONTROL PROGRAM RECORDED THEREON

The self-propelled cleaner () of the present invention includes an event detecting section () for detecting an event which relates to cleaning and has occurred in the cleaner, a feeling selecting section () for selecting, from a plurality of options, an operation mode with which the cleaner carries out an operation in response to the event, in accordance with measured information which relates to the cleaning and is measured by the cleaner, and a response operation control section () for controlling the cleaner to carry out the operation based on the operation information which is associated with the event and the operation mode. 1. (canceled)212-. (canceled)13. A cleaner for carrying out cleaning , comprising:event detecting means for detecting an event which relates to cleaning and has occurred in said cleaner;operation mode selecting means for selecting, from a plurality of options, an operation mode with which said cleaner carries out an operation in response to the event detected by the event detecting means, the operation mode selecting means selecting the operation mode in accordance with measured information which relates to the cleaning and is measured by said cleaner;an operation storage section in which the event, the operation mode, and operation information indicative of the operation are stored so that the event, the operation mode, and the operation information are associated with each other; andoperation control means for controlling said cleaner to carry out the operation based on the operation information which is stored in the operation storage section while being associated with the event that has been detected by the event detecting means and with the operation mode that has been selected by the operation mode selecting means.14. The cleaner as set forth in claim 13 , further comprising:cleaning number storage section in which the number of times of cleaning is stored for each day; andcleaning number storing means for updating the number of ...

BRUSH FOR AUTONOMOUS CLEANING ROBOT

An autonomous cleaning robot includes a drive configured to move the robot across a floor surface, a brush proximate a lateral side of the robot, and a motor configured to rotate the brush about an axis of rotation. The brush includes a hub configured to engage the motor of the robot and arms each extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and each being angled relative to a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the brush. Each of the arms include a first portion extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion away from the axis of rotation. An angle between the first portion of each of the arms and the plane is larger than an angle between the second portion of the each of the arms and the plane. 1. (canceled)2. An autonomous cleaning robot comprising:a drive configured to move the robot across a floor surface;a side brush proximate a lateral side of the robot; anda motor configured to rotate the side brush about an axis of rotation, a hub configured to engage the motor of the robot,', 'a plurality of arms each extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and each being angled relative to a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the side brush, and', 'a plurality of bristle bundles, each of the bristle bundles attached to a respective one of the plurality of arms and extending outwardly from the respective one of the plurality of arms, and', 'wherein a width of the side brush is between 15% and 35% of a width of a front portion of the autonomous cleaning robot., 'wherein the side brush comprises'}3. The autonomous cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the width of the side brush is between 20% and 30% of the width of the front portion of the autonomous cleaning robot.4. The autonomous cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the width of the side brush is between 25% and 35% of the width of the front portion of the autonomous cleaning robot.5. The ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner is provided with a chassis and a suction nozzle coupled with the chassis for both vertical and horizontal movement relative to the chassis. The nozzle can be configured to automatically move vertically upon encountering a predetermined amount of resistance to forward or rearward movement of nozzle over a surface to be cleaned. 1. A vacuum cleaner , comprising:a chassis having a carriage fixed to the chassis and wheels coupled to the carriage for facilitating movement of the vacuum cleaner over a surface to be cleaned;a nozzle unit with a suction nozzle;a suction source provided on the chassis in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for generating a working airstream; anda mechanical linkage coupling the nozzle unit to the carriage of the chassis, wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a horizontal degree of freedom and a vertical degree of freedom to displace the nozzle unit horizontally and vertically, relative to the surface to be cleaned, independently of the chassis, such that the suction nozzle can float horizontally and vertically relative to the chassis;wherein the mechanical linkage is configured to automatically lift the suction nozzle away from the surface to be cleaned upon a predetermined resistance force being applied to a forward side or a rearward side of the nozzle unit during a forward or backward stroke of the vacuum cleaner across the surface to be cleaned.2. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , and further comprising at least one additional component of the vacuum cleaner that is supported on the chassis for movement therewith claim 1 , wherein the at least one additional component comprises:a separating and collection assembly for separating and collecting liquid and/or debris from the working airstream for later disposal;a filter; ora handle for maneuvering the vacuum cleaner.3. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle unit further comprises an agitator provided adjacent to the suction nozzle for agitating debris ...

Vacuum cleaner

Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner having a structure for preventing foreign matter from entering between a drum brush and a bearing. A vacuum cleaner includes a suction portion formed with a suction port through which air and foreign matter are sucked. The suction portion includes a housing and a drum brush rotatably provided in the housing. The drum brush includes a rotating drum rotating by receiving a driving force and a brush mounted on the rotating drum. The housing is provided with an annular blocking rib, and the brush located at one end of the drum brush is configured to be accommodated in the blocking rib.

MOBILE ROBOT

A mobile robot including a body having a drive arrangement for driving the body on a surface, the body further including a bias for biasing a rear portion of the body in a direction away from the floor surface. The bias may include a spring-loaded swing arm located on a rear portion of the body and which is movable between stowed and deployed positions. 1. A mobile robot comprising a body having a drive arrangement for driving the body on a surface , and bias for biasing a rear portion of the body in a direction away from the floor surface , the bias including a floor engaging support member for supporting a rear portion of the body on a floor surface , wherein the floor engaging support member rotates relative to the body about a substantially vertical axis , and wherein the floor engaging support member comprises a carrier rotatably mounted to the body and a swing arm pivotally mounted to the carrier , the carrier rotates relative to the body about a substantially vertical axis , and the swing arm pivots relative to the carrier about a substantially horizontal axis.2. (canceled)3. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the floor engaging support member is urged against the floor surface with a predetermined force so as to bias the body away from the floor surface.4. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the floor engaging support member is movable between a first position in which it is stowed in a recess defined by the body and a second position in which it is deployed from the recess.5. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein the swing arm pivots relative to the body of the robot.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The mobile robot of claim 1 , including a spring member that acts on the floor engaging support member.11. The mobile robot of claim 10 , wherein the spring member is a torsion spring.12. The mobile robot of claim 10 , wherein the spring member provides biasing force of approximately 5 Newtons.13. The mobile robot of claim 1 , wherein ...

Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner comprising a separating apparatus comprising a first cyclonic separator and a second cyclonic separator arranged in parallel with the first cyclonic separator, an airflow generator arranged to generate an airflow through the first and second cyclonic separators, and a flow control device for controlling the flow of air through the second cyclonic separator. The vacuum cleaner has a first configuration in which the flow control device is arranged to prevent flow of air through the second cyclonic separator such that, in use, air flows through the first cyclonic separator and bypasses the second cyclonic separator, and a second configuration in which the flow control device is arranged to permit flow of air though the second cyclonic separator such that, in use, air flows through the first and second cyclonic separators.

A tool for a surface cleaning apparatus

A tool for a surface cleaning apparatus, including a floor head including a floor facing surface which defines an inlet for receiving dirt-laden air, which inlet is generally positioned in a first plane P; a passage for carrying dirt-laden air from the floor head to the apparatus; a connecting member for connecting the tool to a surface cleaning apparatus, wherein the floor head and connecting member are pivotally connected about an axis A; and a blocking device for inhibiting pivotal movement of the connecting member about axis A. The blocking device is moveable to a blocking condition in which pivotal movement of the connecting member downwardly outside of a pre-determined use condition is inhibited.

CONTROL METHOD OF CLEANING ROBOT

A control method of a cleaning robot, where the cleaning robot includes a top part, a bottom part, and a vacuumizing assembly for air extraction, the bottom part of the cleaning robot is provided with at least two rows of driving wheels being respectively provided on both sides of the bottom part of the cleaning robot, and the cleaning robot includes a cleaning mode for cleaning the driving wheel; the method including: performing a cleaning mode of the cleaning robot; and after the cleaning robot performs the cleaning mode, turning off the vacuumizing assembly or maintaining the vacuumizing assembly in a turned off state, and starting and rotating at least one row of the driving wheels. 1. A control method of a cleaning robot , wherein the cleaning robot comprises a top part , a bottom part and a vacuumizing assembly for air extraction , the bottom part of the cleaning robot is provided with at least two driving wheels being respectively provided on both sides of the bottom part of the cleaning robot , and the cleaning robot comprises a cleaning mode for cleaning the driving wheel;the method comprising:performing a cleaning mode of the cleaning robot; andafter the cleaning robot performs the cleaning mode, turning off the vacuumizing assembly or maintaining the vacuumizing assembly in a turned off state, and starting and rotating at least one of the two driving wheels.2. The control method of the cleaning robot according to claim 1 , wherein the performing a cleaning mode of the cleaning robot comprises:closing the vacuumizing assembly and the driving wheel;acquiring an included angle θ between the bottom part of the cleaning robot and a working plane, wherein the included angle θ is an acute angle or a right angle;when 0<θ≤90° , performing the cleaning mode of the cleaning robot.3. The control method of the cleaning robot according to claim 2 , wherein two driving wheels are provided claim 2 , and the starting and rotating at least one of the two driving wheels ...

Vacuum cleaner nozzle

In a vacuum cleaner nozzle (N) comprising one or more rear wheels (RW), a hinge (H3) is arranged to lift all one or more rear wheels (RW) from a floor (F) when a suction tube (ST) connected to the nozzle (N) is rotated around a longitudinal axis of the suction tube (ST), e.g. after the nozzle (N) has been rotated by more than 45° by means of a further hinge (H2) in order to position a relatively short side of the nozzle at the front of the nozzle in the nozzle's motion direction so that the nozzle is able to clean relatively small spaces that could not be entered if a relatively long side of the nozzle is at the front of the nozzle in the nozzle's motion direction. If the one or more rear wheels (RW) comprise at least two rear wheels, the hinge (H3) is arranged for simultaneously lifting the rear wheels (RW) from the floor (F). Preferably, the hinge (H3) is bi-stable, to which end the hinge (H3) may be provided with magnets (M1-2, M3-4) or a bi-stable spring (S) to fix the hinge (H3) either in a first position in which the one or more rear wheels (RW) are arranged to touch the floor (F), or in a second position in which the one or more rear wheels (RW) are arranged to be lifted from the floor (F). A vacuum cleaner advantageously comprises such a nozzle.

Portable waste collection and cleaning device

A portable cleaning assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a body or chassis portion supported by wheels. The body portion comprises a first portion for selectively receiving a waste container or barrel, as well as a housing member for storing various features of the assembly as well as additional cleaning products and devices. The housing at least partially contains a vacuum, a motor, and a rechargeable battery for powering the motor.

Robotic System Capable Of Facilitating Return Alignment

A robotic system capable of facilitating return alignment includes a docking station and a mobile working machine. The docking station includes a charging module and a confirmation element. The mobile working machine includes a power module and a sensing device electrically connected to the power module. When the mobile working machine is moved to one side of the docking station to trigger the sensing device by the confirmation element, the charging module starts to electrically charge the power module. 1. A robotic system capable of facilitating return alignment , comprising:a docking station comprising a confirmation element and a charging module having a first contact; anda mobile working machine comprising a transmission wheel device, at least one sensing device, and a power module electrically connected to the at least one sensing device and the transmission wheel device, wherein the power module comprises a second contact,wherein, when the mobile working machine is moved to one side of the docking station by the transmission wheel device, and the at least one sensing device is triggered by the confirmation element, the power module is electrically charged by the charging module as the first contact and the second contact are contacted with each other.2. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein when the mobile working machine moves to the one side of the docking station claim 1 , and when the at least one sensing device is not triggered by the confirmation element in a period of time claim 1 , the transmission wheel device moves the mobile working machine away from the docking station for attempting to return to the docking station again.3. The robotic system of claim 1 , wherein the docking station further comprises:two guiding portions disposed on the one side of the docking station, and arranged at two opposite sides of the first contact, and configured to guide the mobile working machine to dock correctly such that the at least one sensing device is able to ...

SELF-PROPELLED ROBOT

A self-propelled robot that self-travels on a structure having a flat surface to perform a cleaning operation, the self-propelled robot includes a robot main body (), a controller () that controls movement of the moving unit in a forward direction and a rearward direction, an operation unit () that is controlled by the controller, and a pair of detection units that are first and second detection units, each of which functioning to detect if there is the flat surface of the structure beneath the detection unit. Wherein, seen from a top view of the robot, the first detection unit and the second detection unit () are both arranged at the front end of the robot. 112-. (canceled)13. A self-propelled robot that self-travels on a structure having a flat surface to perform a cleaning operation on the flat surface of the structure , the self-propelled robot , comprising:{'b': 2', '4, 'a robot main body () in which a moving unit () for the self-travel is provided;'}{'b': '30', 'a controller () that controls movement of the moving unit by using a wheel or a crawler wherein, when the robot main body travels in a moving direction, the moving direction is defined as a forward direction and the opposite direction is defined as a rearward direction, and an end of the robot, which faces the forward direction, is defined as a front end, another end of the robot, which faces the rearward direction, is defined as a rear end,'}{'b': '12', 'i': 'a', 'an operation unit () that is controlled by the controller, and performs the cleaning operation, the operation unit being arranged at the front end of the robot, and'}a pair of detection units that are first and second detection units, each of which functioning to detect if there is the flat surface of the structure beneath the detection unit, whereinseen from a top view of the robot, which is perpendicular to the flat surface of the structure,{'b': 31', '31', '31', '31, 'i': a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd, 'the first detection unit and the second ...

AUTO CLEAN MACHINE AND AUTO CLEAN MACHINE CONTROL METHOD

An auto clean machine comprising: a height computing device; and an obstacle determining device. The height computing device is turned on to compute a height or an overhang height of an obstacle when the obstacle determining device determines the obstacle exists in a predetermined region of the auto clean machine. The height computing device does not compute the height and the overhang height when the obstacle determining device does not determine the obstacle exists in the predetermined region. 1. An auto clean machine , comprising:a height computing device; andan obstacle determining device;wherein the height computing device is turned on to compute a height or an overhang height of an obstacle when the obstacle determining device determines the obstacle exists in a predetermined region of the auto clean machine;wherein the height computing device does not compute the height and the overhang height when the obstacle determining device does not determine the obstacle exists in the predetermined region.2. The auto clean machine of claim 1 , wherein the height computing device comprises:a first light source, configured to emit first light;an optical sensor, configured to sense first optical data generated according to the first light; anda processing circuit, configured to compute the height or the overhang height of the obstacle based on the first optical data;wherein the first light source is turned on when the obstacle determining device determines the obstacle exists in the predetermined region;wherein the first light source is turned off when the obstacle determining device does not determine the obstacle exists in the predetermined region.3. The auto clean machine of claim 2 , wherein the obstacle determining device comprises the optical sensor and the processing circuit claim 2 , and further comprises:a second light source, configured to emit second light;wherein the optical sensor senses second optical data generated according to the second light;wherein the ...

Patient Excretion Collection Devices

Devices for collecting patient excretions utilize existing suction sources and facilitate the cleaning of bedding and/or a patient. Patient excretion collection devices comprise a collection reservoir and a collection wand which are attached to an existing source of suction. 1. A collection device for use in collecting patient excretions comprising:a first hose comprising a first end and a second end;a collection container comprising a substantially enclosed interior; an upper head portion comprising a forward portion; a rear, lower base portion comprising a rear wall; a vacuum port, an excretion inlet port, and a handle;said excretion inlet port positioned in said forward portion of said upper head portion;at least one interior wall extending interiorly in said substantially enclosed interior from said forward portion of said upper head and rearwardly at least 25% of the distance from said excretion inlet port to said rear wall;a selectively openable and sealable sample access port for taking excretion samples from said interior:said first end of said first hose connected to a vacuum source and said second end of said first hose connected to said vacuum port;a collection wand comprising a rear hose connector and a forward inlet; anda second hose comprising a first end and a second end, said first end of said second hose connected to said excretion inlet and said second end of said second hose connected to said rear hose connector of said collection wand.2. A collection device according to further comprising a pivotal vacuum stopper flap comprising a vacuum port plug positioned proximate said vacuum port claim 1 , wherein said vacuum port plug moves to block said vacuum port when said collection device is rotated beyond a certain predetermined angle.3. A collection device according to wherein said predetermined angle is 90 degrees.4. A collection device according to wherein said vacuum port plug moves to a position wherein at least a portion of said vacuum port plug ...

CONTEXTUAL AND USER EXPERIENCE BASED MOBILE ROBOT CONTROL

A machine-readable medium can include instructions for presenting a user interface, which when executed by a processor, can cause the processor to display an image on the user interface representing a mobile cleaning robot that is in communication with the processor. The processor can also display lines representing an environment of the mobile cleaning robot, where the image and the lines can together be indicative of a status of the mobile cleaning robot. 1. A machine-readable medium including instructions for presenting a user interface , which when executed by a processor , cause the processor to:display an image on the user interface representing a mobile cleaning robot that is in communication with the processor; anddisplay lines representing an environment of the mobile cleaning robot, the image and the lines together indicative of a status of the mobile cleaning robot.2. The machine-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the image is an isometric or perspective view of representing the mobile cleaning robot claim 1 , and wherein the isometric or perspective view indicates that the mobile cleaning robot has a ready status.3. The machine-readable medium of claim 2 , wherein the display lines are isometric or perspective lines of the representative environment claim 2 , and wherein the isometric or perspective lines claim 2 , together with the image representing the mobile cleaning robot claim 2 , indicate that the mobile cleaning robot has a ready status.4. The machine-readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the image is top view representing the mobile cleaning robot claim 3 , and wherein the top view indicates that the mobile cleaning robot has a mission status claim 3 , and wherein the display lines are a top view of lines of the representative environment claim 3 , and wherein the top view lines indicate that the mobile cleaning robot has a mission status.5. The machine-readable medium of claim 1 , the processor further configured to:display an error indicator ...

VACUUM CLEANING APPARATUS

Hand held vacuum cleaning apparatus () includes an elongate housing () which is cylindrical in shape. The housing () defines an inlet opening (), an interior () and an exhaust opening (). The housing () further defines, within the interior (), a receptacle receiving chamber () in which, in use, a removable dust retaining receptacle () is located. The receptacle receiving chamber () is substantially circular in cross section and comprises substantially the whole of the diameter of the interior () in cross section. The apparatus () includes a flow inducer () located in the interior (). In use, the flow inducer () induces air flow from the inlet opening (), through the receptacle () in the chamber (), through the flow inducer () to the exhaust opening (). 119-. (canceled)20. A hand held vacuum cleaning apparatus includes an elongate housing which is cylindrical in shape , the housing defining an inlet opening , an interior and an exhaust opening; the housing further defining , within the interior , a receptacle receiving chamber in which , in use , a removable dust retaining receptacle is located; the receptacle receiving chamber being substantially circular in cross section and comprising substantially the whole of the diameter of the interior in cross section; the apparatus including a flow inducer located in the interior , whereby , in use , the flow inducer induces air flow from the inlet opening , through the receptacle in the receptacle receiving chamber , through the flow inducer to the exhaust opening , wherein the housing has a longitudinal axis , the inlet opening is circular and is centred on and aligned along the longitudinal axis , each of the receptacle and the chamber is aligned along or in parallel to the longitudinal axis , the flow inducer is aligned in parallel to the longitudinal axis and located offset therefrom , the apparatus includes a power store , which is located alongside the flow inducer so that its longest axis extends in parallel to the ...

CLEANER

A cleaner includes: a suction unit; a suction motor that generates suction force for sucking air through the suction unit and includes an impeller; a dust separation unit that includes one or more cyclone units generating cyclonic flow to separate dust from air flowing inside through the suction unit; a dust container that stores dust separated by the dust separation unit and is disposed under the suction motor; a battery disposed behind the dust container to supply power to the suction motor; and a handle disposed behind the suction motor, wherein a rotational axis of the impeller and an axis of the cyclonic flow vertically extend and an extension line from the rotational axis of the impeller passes through the one or more cyclone units. 1. A cleaner comprising:a suction unit configured to guide air into the cleaner;a suction motor configured to generate suction force to thereby draw air into the cleaner through the suction unit, the suction motor comprising an impeller configured to rotate about a rotational axis extending in an axial direction of the suction motor;a discharge cover that is disposed at an upper side of the impeller and defines an external appearance of the cleaner; and a first cyclone unit configured to separate dust from air that is guided into the cleaner through the suction unit, and', 'a second cyclone unit disposed at a lower side of the suction motor and configured to separate dust from air that is discharged from the first cyclone unit,, 'a dust separation unit comprisingwherein the impeller is located between the discharge cover and the suction motor in the axial direction of the suction motor, and a circumferential surface of the discharge cover surrounds an extension line of the rotational axis of the impeller.2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the discharge cover defines a receiving portion having a ring shape that surrounds the extension line of the rotational axis of the impeller and extends along the circumferential surface of the ...

Pressurized Air Assistance (PAA) in Vacuum Cleaner Head

In all vacuum cleaners, the head of the vacuum is the source of particle removal. With this mechanism, the min vacuum pressure can be reached at zero atmosphere, and it takes the particles from the floor and guide them through the vacuum line. The generation of a zero-atmosphere pressure requires a high speed and high current AC/DC motor air turbine, which creates lots of noise and consumes high amounts of energy. 1- Use of any high-pressure air at inside or outside of the vacuum cleaner head2- Use of air-pump at inside or outside of the vacuum cleaner head3- Use of vacuum cleaner exhaust air inside or outside of the vacuum cleaner head4- Use of internal or external adjustable valve to control the air pressure inside or outside of the vacuum cleaner head5- Use of any number of air hole structures at any angle and/or any shape. The technical field to which the invention relates pertains to the art of high-pressure air inside of the vacuum head of the vacuum cleaner. It can be used for domestic, commercial, or industrial vacuum cleaners.By and large, the majority of vacuum cleaner apparatus in current use for surface use vacuum for remove of dust and particles from the floor. The function of the high-pressure air inside of the vacuum cleaner head is to move particles by pressure rather than vacuum only. Working based on a current model limits the removal pressure to zero atmosphere generated force, which can be improved by use of pressure.This invention relates to use of high pressure inside of the vacuum head to remove particles from floor e.g. dust in carpet or anything which can't get out with the normal vacuum force.As seen in series of small air holes in the bottom of the vacuum cleaner head will provide a jet stream of compressed air with high pressure.Provider of the high-pressure air could be internally or from external source from pressure line inAlso, the pressure can be adjusted from zero to max internally or from an external adjustable valve.The location ...

SELF-PROPELLING CLEANING ROBOT

A self-propelling cleaning robot includes a main body, a driving part configured to propel the main body, a cleaning part configured to clean a cleaning area, a sensor part configured to detect an obstacle, and a control unit mounted on the main body and configured to control the driving part and the sensor part. The control unit includes a controller having an integrated development environment to create a programming code, and the controller is connectable with an external device. 1. A self-propelling cleaning robot , comprising:a main body;a driving part configured to propel the main body;a cleaning part attached to the main body and configured to clean a cleaning area;a sensor part attached to the main body and configured to detect an obstacle; anda control unit mounted on the main body and configured to control the driving part and the cleaning part,wherein the control unit including a memory configured to store programs that cause the driving part and the cleaning part to operate, and a controller configured to write the programs in the memory and read the programs from the memory,the controller being connectable with a display device and input devices, which an external devices, andin addition to performing the desired operation by selecting the programs prepared in advance by the manufacture, a code of the programs may be created, rewritten, and deleted by programming by the user using the display device and the input devices.2. The self-propelling cleaning robot of claim 1 , wherein the programming code is created claim 1 , rewritten claim 1 , and deleted by an integrated development environment provided to the controller.3. The self-propelling cleaning robot of claim 2 , wherein the integrated development environment is an environment in which a visual programming language is operatable.4. The self-propelling cleaning robot of claim 1 , further comprising a text for programming describing a method of programming.5. The self-propelling cleaning robot of ...

MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND CLEANER COMPRISING SAME

A cleaner according to the present disclosure comprises: a body; a suction head connected to one side of the body so as to suction foreign matter from a surface to be cleaned; and a motor assembly received in a motor case formed inside the body, so as to generate suction force, wherein: the motor assembly comprises a motor, an impeller disposed on one side of the motor and connected to the motor so as to introduce air, and a dustproof member coupled to the other side of the motor and having a plurality of support protrusions protruding from the outer circumferential surface thereof; and the coupling between the plurality of support protrusions and the motor case causes the motor assembly to be spaced apart from the motor case. 1. A cleaner , comprising:a body;a suction head configured to connect to one side of the body, and suction a foreign matter of a surface to be cleaned; anda motor assembly configured to be accommodated in a motor case formed inside the body, and generate suction force, a motor;', 'an impeller disposed at one side of the motor and configured to introduce air by being connected with the motor; and', 'a dustproof member configured to couple to other side of the motor, and comprising a plurality of support protrusions formed to protrude from an outer circumferential surface,', 'wherein the motor assembly is configured to be disposed spaced apart with the motor case by the plurality of support protrusions and the motor case being coupled., 'wherein the motor assembly comprises2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the dustproof member further comprises:a side surface cover portion configured to surround a side surface of the motor; anda motor support portion configured to be extendingly formed to the inside of the side surface cover portion and support the other side of the motor.3. The cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the motor assembly further comprises:a cover comprising an inlet through which air is introduced by the impeller, and configured to cover ...

Floor Vacuum Cleaner

The invention relates to a floor vacuum cleaner comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on rollers and/or runners, a suction hose, a suction tube, and a floor nozzle, wherein the floor nozzle is fluidically connected to the dust collector arrangement via the suction tube and the suction hose, wherein the dust collector arrangement comprises a dust separator, wherein the dust collector arrangement comprises a motorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream through the floor nozzle, wherein the motorized fan unit is arranged so that an air stream suctioned in through the floor nozzle, the suction tube, and the suction hose flows through the motorized fan unit and into the dust separator, wherein the dust collector arrangement has a housing and the motorized fan unit is mounted on or in the housing, wherein the dust separator is mounted in the housing. 1. A floor vacuum cleaner comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on rollers or runners , a suction hose , a suction tube and a floor nozzle , wherein said floor nozzle is fluidically connected to said dust collector arrangement via said suction tube and said suction hose ,wherein said dust collector arrangement comprises a dust separator,wherein said dust collector arrangement comprises a motorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream through said floor nozzle, wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged so that an air stream suctioned in through said floor nozzle, said suction tube and said suction hose flows through said motorized fan unit and into said dust separator,wherein said dust collector arrangement has a housing and said motorized fan unit is mounted on or in said housing, andwherein said dust separator is mounted in said housing.2. The floor vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged on top of or above said dust separator or at the same height as said dust separator.3. The floor vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein said motorized fan unit ...

Vacuum Cleaner Robot

The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner robot comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on wheels, a suction hose and a floor nozzle mounted on wheels, where the floor nozzle is fluidically connected to the dust collector arrangement via the suction hose, also comprising a motorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream in through the floor nozzle, where the motorized fan unit is arranged between the floor nozzle and the dust collector arrangement in such a manner that an air stream suctioned in through the floor nozzle flows through the motorized fan unit and into the dust collector arrangement. where the dust collector arrangement comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of the wheels of the dust collector arrangement, and where the floor nozzle comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of the wheels of the floor nozzle. 1. A vacuum cleaner robot comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on wheels , a suction hose , a floor nozzle mounted on wheels , wherein said floor nozzle is fluidically connected to said dust collector arrangement via said suction hose , andmotorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream in through said floor nozzle, wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged between said floor nozzle and said dust collector arrangement such that an air stream suctioned in through said floor nozzle flows through said motorized fan unit and into said dust collector arrangement,wherein said dust collector arrangement comprises a drive device to drive at least one of said wheels of said dust collector arrangement, andwherein said floor nozzle comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of said wheels of said floor nozzle.2. The vacuum cleaner robot according to claim 1 , wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged between said floor nozzle and said suction hose such that the air stream suctioned in through said floor nozzle flows through said motorized fan unit and into said suction hose.3. The vacuum ...

Vacuum Cleaner Robot

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner robot comprising a floor nozzle supported on wheels and a dust collection unit, wherein the floor nozzle comprises a driving device for driving at least one of the wheels of the floor nozzle, wherein one of the wheels, a plurality of or all of the wheels of the floor nozzle are omnidirectional wheels, wherein the floor nozzle comprises a base plate with a base surface, which, when the vacuum cleaner robot is in operation, faces the surface to be cleaned, the base plate having provided therein an air flow channel, which extends parallel to the base surface and through which air to be cleaned enters the floor nozzle, and wherein the floor nozzle comprises a rotating means for rotating the air flow channel about an axis perpendicular to the base surface.

AUTONOMOUS CLEANER

An autonomous cleaner includes: a cleaner body; a cleaning module protruded from one side of the cleaner body, and having a castor; caterpillar units provided at both sides of the cleaner body, and positioned at a rear side of the cleaning module, wherein the caterpillar unit includes: a driving module; a driving wheel mounted to the driving module, and formed to be rotatable by receiving a driving force from the driving module; a driven wheel mounted to the driving module, and provided at a rear side of the driving wheel; and a belt formed to entirely enclose the driving wheel and the driven wheel as a closed loop, and configured to rotate the driven wheel when the driving wheel is rotated. The cleaner body is supported on a floor surface by the castor and the driven wheel, or by the driving wheel and the driven wheel. 1. An autonomous cleaner , comprising:a cleaner body;a cleaning head coupled to front surface of the cleaner body;continuous tracks provided at sides of the cleaner body, and positioned rearward relative to the cleaning head, a frame;', 'a driving wheel mounted to the frame and formed to be rotatable based on receiving a driving force from a motor;', 'a driven wheel mounted to the frame and provided rearward of the driving wheel; and', 'a belt configured to form a closed loop around outer circumferential surfaces of the driving wheel and the driven wheel, and to rotate the driven wheel when the driving wheel is rotated by the motor, and, 'wherein each of the continuous tracks includeswherein the cleaner body is supported on a floor surface a portion of belt adjacent to the driven wheel and not by another portion of the belt adjacent to the driving wheel.2. The autonomous cleaner of claim 1 , wherein another wheel is mounted on the cleaning head claim 1 , and wherein the cleaner body is further supported on the floor surface by the wheel mounted on the cleaning head.3. The autonomous cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the driving wheel is provided higher ...

COMPACT AUTONOMOUS COVERAGE ROBOT

An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis having forward and rearward portions and a drive system carried by the chassis. The forward portion of the chassis defines a substantially rectangular shape. The robot includes a cleaning assembly mounted on the forward portion of the chassis and a bin disposed adjacent the cleaning assembly and configured to receive debris agitated by the cleaning assembly. A bin cover is pivotally attached to a lower portion of the chassis and configured to rotate between a first, closed position providing closure of an opening defined by the bin and a second, open position providing access to the bin opening. The robot includes a body attached to the chassis and a handle disposed on an upper portion of the body. A bin cover release is actuatable from substantially near the handle. 1. An autonomous coverage robot comprising:a chassis having forward and rearward portions, the forward portion defining a substantially rectangular shape and the rear-ward portion defining an arcuate shape;a drive system carried by the chassis configured to maneuver the robot over a cleaning surface;right and left differentially driven drive wheels;a cleaning assembly mounted on the forward portion of the chassis; andbump sensors disposed at the forward corners of the chassis, with at least one bump sensor disposed on each side of each corner, thus allowing the robot to determine a direction and/or location of a collision.2. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 1 , wherein the rearward portion has a semi-circular profile defined by a profile circle that extends into the forward portion and has a center axis.3. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 2 , wherein the right and left drive wheels are positioned on or near the center axis of the profile circle such that the robot can turn in place without catching the rearward portion of the chassis on an obstacle.4. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 1 , comprising a bumper flexibly coupled to the chassis ...

DEVICE FOR CLEANING DIRTY SURFACES

A device () for automatically performing an activity, in particular for cleaning dirty surfaces, having at least one sensor () and at least one drive element (). The drive element () divides the device () into a rear region () and a front region (), on the basis of the intended direction of movement (B). The sensor () is a mechanical sensor which is arranged in the front region () of the device () and is used to determine, by contact with the floor, a change in the height of the floor. 1. A device for automatically performing an activity comprising:at least one sensor for preventing a fall andat least one drive element,wherein the drive element defines a rear region and a front region of the device with respect to an intended direction of movement, andthe sensor is a mechanical sensor and is designed to detect a change in the level of a floor through contact with the floor, and is arranged in the front region.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is designed to measure by means of pressure claim 1 , extension or force.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is embodied integrated into a carrier of a wheel.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is spatially arranged in a region of brushes.5. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor is embodied integrated into foldable casters.6. A device for automatically cleaning dirty surfaces comprising at least one cleaning apparatus claim 2 ,wherein the device comprises an emptying apparatus comprising a dirt receptacle space for receiving the collected dirt, the emptying apparatus can move automatically between an operating position, in which dirt can be received from the cleaning apparatus, and an emptying position, in which dirt can be emptied.7. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the dirt receptacle space has a closure element which is movable arranged on the device.8. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the emptying apparatus comprises a filling ...

VACUUM CLEANER SYSTEM AND DANGEROUS POSITION POSTING METHOD

A vacuum cleaner system includes a vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning while autonomously running and a display unit that displays information acquired from the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner system includes: an object information acquisition unit that acquires object information, which is information on an object present around the vacuum cleaner, based on a first sensor, a danger determination unit that determines danger of the object based on the acquired object information, a map acquisition unit that acquires a map of an area where the vacuum cleaner runs; and a dangerous position display unit that causes the display unit to display the danger of the object determined by the danger determination unit and the acquired position of the object on the map in association with each other. 1. A vacuum cleaner system including a vacuum cleaner that performs cleaning while autonomously running and a display unit that displays information acquired from the vacuum cleaner , the system comprising:an object information acquisition unit that acquires object information based on a sensor included in the vacuum cleaner, the object information being information on an object present around the vacuum cleaner;a danger determination unit that determines danger of the object based on the acquired object information;a map acquisition unit that acquires a map of an area where the vacuum cleaner runs; anda dangerous position display unit that causes the display unit to display the danger of the object determined by the danger determination unit and the acquired position of the object on the map in association with each other.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein a first sensor that acquires first object information that is one piece of the object information, and', 'a second sensor that acquires second object information of a type different from a type of the first object information, and, 'the vacuum cleaner includes, as the sensor, at least'}the danger determination unit ...

CLEANING CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, CLEANING ROBOT AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Disclosed are a cleaning control method, a cleaning control apparatus, a cleaning robot and a storage medium, which are related to the technical field of smart devices. According to the cleaning control method provided by the embodiments of this disclosure, the cleaning robot acquires a map of a space to be cleaned as a first space map, divides the space to be cleaned into at least one cleaning area based on the first space map, sets a cleaning sequence for the at least one cleaning area, and performs cleaning operations on the at least one cleaning area of the space to be cleaned in sequence according to the cleaning sequence in unit of a cleaning area. 1. A cleaning control method , executed when cleaning an unknown space to be cleaned by a cleaning robot , wherein the cleaning robot is used in conjunction with a base station , the base station is a cleaning device used by the cleaning robot , the space to be cleaned comprises an entrance/exit , and the base station or the entrance/exit is configured as a reference object , wherein the cleaning control method comprises:{'b': '1', 'S: acquiring a map of the space to be cleaned as a first space map, wherein the first space map is configured to indicate the space to be cleaned or a subspace to be cleaned in the space to be cleaned, and the subspace to be cleaned is an uncleaned area in the space to be cleaned;'}{'b': '2', 'S: based on the first space map, dividing the space to be cleaned into at least one cleaning area, wherein an entrance/exit is provided between two adjacent and connected cleaning areas;'}{'b': '3', 'S: setting a cleaning sequence for the at least one cleaning area, wherein the cleaning sequence satisfies that any path from an entrance/exit of any cleaning area to the reference object is not allowed to pass through other cleaning area that has been cleaned; and'}{'b': '4', 'S: sequentially performing cleaning operations on the at least one cleaning area of the space to be cleaned according to the ...

VACUUM CLEANER ATTACHMENT WITH FLOATING CLEANING ELEMENT AND SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

A vacuum cleaner attachment generally includes a cleaning element that floats relative to a suction conduit of the vacuum cleaner attachment. The cleaning element is supported on a support structure that is movably coupled to a housing and is biased towards a floor, for example, as a result of the weight of the cleaning element support structure. The cleaning element may be permanently attached to the support structure or may be a removable or disposable pad or sheet attached to the support structure. The floating cleaning element may be supported between the suction conduit and one or more wheels of the vacuum cleaner attachment. The vacuum cleaner attachment may be removably attached to a vacuum cleaner, for example, to be used interchangeably with other surface cleaning heads. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a main cleaning head including a dirty air inlet; a housing including at least one suction conduit having at least one dirty air inlet; and', 'a cleaning element support structure suspended below the housing and floating relative to the housing and suction conduit, the cleaning element support structure being configured to support a cleaning element., 'an alternate surface cleaning head configured to replace the main cleaning head, the alternate surface cleaning head comprising2. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an upright section selectively connectable to each of the main cleaning head and the alternate surface cleaning head, the upright section being movable between a storage position and a rearward in-use position, when mounted to each of the main cleaning head and the alternate surface cleaning head;a flexible hose forming at least a portion of an airflow path and selectively connectable to the main cleaning head and the alternate cleaning head; anda suction motor and an air treatment system in fluid communication with the flexible hose and positioned in the airflow path.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim ...

Pipe unclogging device and Attachments

The current invention is a Modified wet/dry vacuum/water jet cleaner is designed to remove standing water from plumbing by pushing and pulling trapped water-in the forward position, it is a blower, in reverse, it is a vacuum. The cleaner provides users with an easy and efficient way to ensure that pipes are clear. 1. A drain pipe clearing device to remove water from or eject water or air into a pipe , said device comprising:a base having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall being attached to and extending upwardly from said bottom wall;an exchangeable carousel which being rotatably mounted on the top of base, said carousel having a plurality of openings extending therethrough, said openings being selectively align able with said aperture by rotating said primary carousel;a plurality of hoses, each of said openings having one of said couplers fluidly coupled thereto;a cover being mounted on said base and closing said access;a blower being mounted to said cover said blower being operational in a blowing mode to blow water out of said housing or in a suction mode to suction water into of said housing;at least one flexible hose having a first end and a second end; andan applicator being removably coupled to said second end of said hose to alter a shape and dimension of said second end.2. A device according to further comprising:Having a platform on which the base sits into.3. A device according to further comprising:Having the platform have wheels on the bottom.4. A device according to further comprising:Having an extendable handle.5. A device according to further comprising:Having the handle connect to the back of the base.6. A device according to further comprising:Having the applicator have a screen.7. A device according to further comprising:Having the applicator be plunger shaped.8. A device according to further comprising:{'b': 30', '35, 'Having two carousel sleeves; the first sleeve fits the following sizes: ¼ inch, ½ inch, ¾ inch and 1-inch diameters and the ...

Vacuum cleaner with sliding latch

A latch mounts in an opening on the lidcage of a conventional vacuum cleaner. A stationary piece has a hooked arm that locks against an edge on the lidcage, and can be clipped in place without other fasteners. It also has a hose fence that helps hold a stored hose. A movable piece has a tongue that slides within a channel on the stationary piece. When locked, the tongue engages the bead and a lock latches onto an edge, inhibiting the tongue from moving to the unlocked position. The lock is on an actuator tab that extends from the stationary piece and can be deflected by a user to release the lock. A spaced finger edge may be engaged by a user while pressing the actuator tab. A barb on the tongue engages the same edge that the lock latches onto, and resists removal of the tongue from the channel.

Cord retainer

A vacuum cleaner includes a cord retainer that has a friction fit connection with an accessory receiver. The cord retainer is arranged to be selectively and detachably coupled to the accessory receiver. The vacuum cleaner may include a plurality of accessory receivers at different locations, and the cord retainer may be arranged to be selectively and detachably coupled to any one of two or more of the accessory receivers.

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner () comprising a container (), a suction unit (), an air channeling unit (), operative between the container () and the suction unit (), wherein the air channeling unit () comprises: a collector () having a suction mouth () at an intake side of the air channeling unit (), a deflector () positioned at the intake side and radially extending at least over a central portion of the suction mouth (), the collector () and the deflector () delimiting a suction channel () connecting the suction mouth () to an inlet port () of the suction unit (). 11. Vacuum cleaner () comprising:{'b': 2', '3, 'a container () delimiting an inner collection volume ();'}{'b': 60', '20', '21', '20', '60', '22', '23, 'a suction unit () provided with a motor () and an impeller () coupled with the motor (), the suction unit () having at least one inlet port (), at an impeller inlet side, and at least one outlet port (), at an impeller outlet side; and'}{'b': 25', '2', '60', '3, 'an air channeling unit (), operative between the container () and the suction unit (), having an intake side facing the inner collection volume (),'}{'b': '25', 'claim-text': [{'b': 26', '27', '25, 'a collector () having a suction mouth () at said intake side of the air channeling unit (),'}, {'b': 28', '27', '26', '28', '29', '27', '22', '60, 'a deflector () positioned at said intake side and radially extending at least over a central portion of the suction mouth (), the collector () and the deflector () delimiting a suction channel () connecting the suction mouth () to the inlet port () of the suction unit ().'}], 'wherein the air channeling unit () comprises22630312728. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the collector () presents a peripheral wall () having a front edge () delimiting an outer perimeter of the suction mouth () claim 1 , and wherein the deflector () presents:{'b': 32', '30', '26, 'a base wall (), directed transverse to the peripheral wall () of the collector (), and'}{'b': 33', '32', ' ...

VACUUM CLEANER SYSTEM AND VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner system includes a position sensor that acquires a positional relationship between the vacuum cleaner and an object around the vacuum cleaner, a map acquisition unit that acquires a floor map indicating the predetermined floor, a self-position estimation unit that estimates a self-position on the floor map based on the position sensor, the self-position being a position of the vacuum cleaner, a boundary information generation unit that acquires, based on the self-position, boundary information indicating a boundary of a cleaning area which is an area where the vacuum cleaner performs cleaning on the floor, a boundary instruction unit that instructs the boundary information generation unit on the boundary, a cleaning area creation unit that creates a cleaning area based on the boundary information, and a running route creation unit that creates a running route for cleaning based on the created cleaning area. 1. A vacuum cleaner system including a vacuum cleaner that autonomously runs in a predetermined floor and performs cleaning , the system comprising:a position sensor that acquires a positional relationship between the vacuum cleaner and an object around the vacuum cleaner;a map acquisition unit that acquires a floor map indicating the predetermined floor;a self-position estimation unit that estimates a self-position on the floor map based on the position sensor, the self-position being a position of the vacuum cleaner;a boundary information generation unit that acquires, based on the self-position, boundary information indicating a boundary of a cleaning area which is an area where the vacuum cleaner performs cleaning on the floor;a boundary instruction unit that instructs the boundary information generation unit on the boundary;a cleaning area creation unit that creates the cleaning area based on the boundary information; anda running route creation unit that creates a running route for cleaning based on the created cleaning area.2. The vacuum ...

Portable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor, and a cyclone bin assembly removably mounted to the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be partially or wholly nested in the body when the cyclone bin assembly is mounted to the body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted to a lower surface of the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted as a sealed unit.

SELF-PROPELLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Provided is a self-propelled electronic device in which performance for running over a level difference of a floor surface of a room is improved.

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A replacement head for use with a cleaning device , comprising:a cleaning sheet having a lower surface configured to contact a surface to be cleaned;a housing defining a chamber therein for receiving debris, the housing being coupled to the cleaning sheet and extending adjacent a leading portion of the cleaning sheet such that a trailing edge of the cleaning sheet is spaced a distance apart from the housing, the housing including an opening formed therein for allowing debris to flow into the chamber.2. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning sheet has a width that is greater than a width of the housing and a length that is greater than a length of the housing.3. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is directly attached to the cleaning sheet.4. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is permanently attached to the cleaning sheet.5. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is integral with the housing.6. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is formed at least partially by an air filter.7. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the opening is in a front portion of the housing adjacent to an edge of the cleaning sheet.8. The replacement head of claim 1 , further comprising a valve arranged to allow debris to flow through the opening into the chamber claim 1 , while retaining debris within the chamber ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A replacement head for use with a cleaning device , comprising:a cleaning sheet having upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface being configured to contact a surface to be cleaned;a housing having a chamber for receiving and retaining debris, the chamber being directly mounted on the cleaning sheet, and the housing having an opening formed therein for allow debris to flow into the chamber.2. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is permanently attached to the cleaning sheet.3. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is formed at least partially by an air filter.4. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the opening is in a front portion of the housing adjacent to an edge of the cleaning sheet.5. The replacement head of claim 1 , further comprising a valve arranged to allow debris to flow through the opening into the chamber claim 1 , while retaining debris within the chamber.6. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured to couple to a source of suction on a cleaning device to allow a vacuum force to be applied to the chamber to draw dirt through the opening in the housing into the chamber.7. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes at least one engagement element configured to mate with an engagement element on a cleaning device for removably attaching the replacement head to a cleaning device ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A replacement head for use with a cleaning device , comprising:a cleaning sheet having upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface being configured to contact a surface to be cleaned;a housing defining a non-removable chamber therein for receiving and retaining debris, the housing being coupled to the upper surface of the cleaning sheet, and the housing having an opening formed therein for allowing debris to flow into the chamber.2. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is configured to couple to a source of suction on a cleaning device to allow a vacuum force to be applied to the chamber to draw dirt through the opening into the chamber.3. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is directly attached to the cleaning sheet.4. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is permanently attached to the cleaning sheet.5. The replacement head of claim 9 , wherein the upper surface of the cleaning sheet is directly attached to the chamber.6. The replacement head of claim 1 , further comprising an air filter arranged to allow a vacuum force to be applied to the chamber while retaining debris within the chamber.7. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the opening is in a front portion of the housing adjacent to an edge of the cleaning sheet.8. The replacement head of claim 1 , further comprising a valve arranged to allow debris to flow ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A cleaning device replacement head , comprising:a housing having a chamber and a suction opening for allowing debris to flow into the chamber;a filter positioned to allow a suction force to be applied through the chamber and opening while preventing debris from passing therethrough; anda valve arranged to allow debris to enter the chamber while limiting debris from exiting the chamber.2. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the filter forms a wall of the chamber.3. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the valve is positioned to extend across the suction opening.4. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the valve is movable.5. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the valve is integrally formed with the housing.6. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the valve is attached to the chamber.7. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , further comprising a cleaning sheet mated to the housing.8. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 7 , wherein the cleaning sheet is planar.9. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes at least one engagement element configured to mate with a corresponding engagement element on a cleaning device.10. The cleaning device replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes at least one opening ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. An apparatus arranged to be removably attachable to a cleaning device , the apparatus comprising:a cleaning head having an upper side and a lower side, the lower side arranged to be positioned adjacent to a surface to be cleaning, the cleaning head having a suction inlet configured to receive debris therethrough, and a dirt collection chamber configured to receive debris from the suction inlet, wherein the dirt collection chamber is formed at least partially by an air filter configured to allow air flow therethrough while retaining debris within the dirt collection chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air filter extends across the upper side of the cleaning head.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air filter defines an entire top wall of the dirt collection chamber.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air filter is permanently attached to the cleaning head.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air filter is sealed around a perimeter thereof to the cleaning head.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air filter is configured to be received within a cavity in the cleaning device when the cleaning head is attached to a cleaning device such that a vacuum force can be applied by the cleaning device through the air filter.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a cleaning sheet held to the lower side of the cleaning head.8. The apparatus of ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A replacement head for use with a cleaning apparatus , comprising:a housing arranged to be removably attachable to a cleaning device, the housing having a suction inlet and a dirt collection chamber arranged to receive dirt from the suction inlet; anda cleaning sheet attached to the housing;wherein an exterior opening to the suction inlet is positioned at or immediately adjacent the dirt collection chamber.2. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein a bottom edge of the exterior opening to the suction inlet is continuous with an edge of the cleaning pad.3. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes leading and trailing ends claim 1 , and wherein the suction inlet is spaced a distance from the leading end.4. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the suction inlet comprises a gap formed in a sidewall defining the dirt collection chamber.5. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing is directly attached to the cleaning sheet.6. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning sheet is planar.7. The replacement head of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a portion defining an opening and configured to couple to a source of suction on a cleaning device to allow a vacuum force to be applied through the opening to the dirt collection chamber to draw dirt through the suction inlet into the dirt collection chamber.8. The replacement head ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A cleaning head for use with a cleaning device , comprising:a cardboard housing having a dirt collection chamber and a suction inlet for allowing debris to flow into the chamber, the cardboard housing being configured to couple to a cleaning device such that a vacuum source can apply a vacuum force to the chamber to draw debris through the suction inlet into the chamber; anda cleaning sheet coupled to the cardboard housing and having a surface configured to contact a surface to be cleaned.2. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning sheet is permanently attached to the cardboard housing.3. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning sheet is removably attached to the cardboard housing.4. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the dirt collection chamber is formed at least partially by an air filter.5. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the suction inlet is formed in a front portion of the cardboard housing adjacent an edge of the cleaning sheet.6. The cleaning head of claim 1 , further comprising a valve arranged to keep dust claim 1 , dry media and/or wet media within the dirt collection chamber.7. The cleaning head of claim 6 , wherein the valve is moveable between an open position and closed position.8. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning head is removably attachable to a cleaning device.9. The cleaning head of claim 1 , wherein the ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A cleaning assembly , comprising:a replacement head defining a dirt collection chamber therein for receiving and retaining debris; anda cleaning device having a connector head, the connector head including at least one mating element configured to engage the replacement head to retain the replacement head on the cleaning device, and the connector head including a release mechanism configured to be actuated to release the replacement head from the cleaning device.2. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector head includes a cavity and at least a portion of the replacement head is receivable within the cavity.3. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning device includes a vacuum source that is configured to apply a vacuum force to the dirt collection chamber.4. The cleaning assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a filter extending across an opening in the replacement head claim 3 , the filter being configured to allow a vacuum force to be applied to the dirt collection chamber while retaining debris within the dirt collection chamber.5. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning device includes a nozzle for delivering fluid to a surface to be cleaned.6. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the replacement head includes a cleaning sheet coupled thereto and configured to contact a surface to be cleaned.7. The cleaning assembly of ...

CLEANING DEVICE

Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material. 1. A cleaning assembly , comprising:a cleaning device having a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, a body having a vacuum source, and a connector head with a spray nozzle thereon for delivering fluid to a surface to be cleaned; anda replacement head configured to removably mate to the connector head, the replacement head including a dirt collection chamber therein for receiving and retaining debris, and a cleaning sheet for contacting a surface to be cleaned.2. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the replacement head includes a portion defining an opening and configured to couple to the vacuum source on the cleaning device to allow a vacuum force to be applied through the opening to the dirt collection chamber to draw debris into the dirt collection chamber.3. The cleaning assembly of claim 2 , wherein the replacement head includes a filter extending across the opening for allowing a vacuum force to be applied to the dirt collection chamber while retaining debris within the dirt collection chamber.4. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the replacement head includes at least one engagement feature configured to mate with a corresponding engagement feature on the connector head of the cleaning device.5. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning sheet is directly attached to the replacement head.6. The cleaning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Suction nozzle

A suction nozzle includes a casing which defines a suction chamber, and an agitator rotatably mounted within the suction chamber. The agitator is supported in the suction chamber by a support member. A drive assembly arranged to rotate the agitator about an axis is mounted to the casing via the support member, and is mounted to the support member via a first soft mounting member. The support member is mounted to the casing via a second soft mounting member.

Method for operating a self-traveling robot

A method for operating a self-traveling robot, wherein a control command for initiating a service mode is transmitted to the robot, and wherein a service is made available for the robot in the service mode. In order to reliably and comfortably switch the robot into a service mode, an optical code containing the control command is displayed on an external terminal, wherein the optical code is detected by an image acquisition device of the robot, and wherein a control device of the robot extracts the control command from the optical code and initiates the corresponding service mode.

Air cleaner

An air cleaner disposed in an indoor space is disclosed. The air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a blowing device including a suction port and a discharging port, a fan motor configured to cause air flow, a purification unit installed in the blowing device to clean air, a flow conversion configured to change a flow direction of air discharged from the discharging port, a communication unit configured to communicate with a moving agent moving in the indoor space, and a processor configured to receive feature information collected by the moving agent and associated with a structure of the indoor space, obtain a type of the indoor space by using the feature information, and control an operation of at least one of the fan motor and the flow conversion device by using the type of the indoor space to adjust at least one of an operation mode, a wind direction, and a wind volume.

VACUUM HOSE STORAGE SYSTEM

A vacuum hose storage system includes a housing which is mounted in a storage area of a dwelling and connected to a vacuum source. A length of flexible, expandable hose is mounted in a looped fashion about a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted within the housing. A handle is attached to one end of the hose and is seated in a cradle formed in the housing when the hose is in a fully retracted position within the housing. A vacuum source ON/OFF switch is located in the cradle and is actuated when the handle is placed in or removed from the cradle. A control valve on the cradle enables the strength of the vacuum source to be manually controlled by a user. 1. A vacuum hose storage system comprising:a housing forming an internal storage compartment;a length of hose extendable from a retracted position in the storage compartment to an extended position extending from said storage compartment, said hose having a first end adapted to be connected to a vacuum source and an open second end for collecting dirt from an area to be cleaned;a handle on the second end of the hose;a cradle on the housing for holding the handle when the hose is in the retracted position; anda control valve on the cradle for regulating the strength of the vacuum source.2. The storage system defined in claim I wherein the cradle is pivotally mounted on the housing and has a tubular section which slidably receives the open end of the handle therein; and in which the open end of the handle has a tapered configuration to form a seal with the tubular section of the cradle when slidably received therein.3. The storage system defined in wherein a vacuum source connection tube is mounted-on the housing and is operatively connected to the hose claim 2 , said connection tube having an air exhaust opening and an exhaust valve regulating the size of the exhaust opening.4. The storage system defined in wherein the control valve includes a collar moveably mounted with respect to the tubular section of the cradle; ...

Mobile Robot Cleaning System

A method for operating or interacting with a mobile robot includes determining, using at least one processor, a mapping between a first coordinate system associated with a mobile device and a second coordinate system associated with the mobile robot, in which the first coordinate system is different from the second coordinate system. The method includes providing at the mobile device a user interface to enable a user to interact with the mobile robot in which the interaction involves usage of the mapping between the first coordinate system and the second coordinate system. 1. A method comprising:determining, using at least one processor, a mapping between a first coordinate system associated with a mobile device and a second coordinate system associated with a mobile robot, in which the first coordinate system is different from the second coordinate system; andproviding at the mobile device a user interface to enable a user to interact with the mobile robot in which the interaction involves usage of the mapping between the first coordinate system and the second coordinate system.2. The method of in which the user interface is configured to enable the user to use the mobile device to instruct the mobile robot to perform a specified action at a specified location.3. The method of claim 2 , comprising:configuring the user interface to enable the user to specify a location on an image shown on a display module of the mobile device,identifying, using at least one processor, coordinates of the location specified by the user, andsending an instruction from the mobile device to the mobile robot to instruct the mobile robot to perform the cleaning operation at the location specified by the user, in which the instruction includes the coordinates of the location specified by the user.4. The method of claim 3 , comprising:determining first coordinates of the location specified by the user, in which the first coordinates are based on the first coordinate system,converting the ...

Mute operation method and apparatus for automatic cleaning device

The present disclosure relates to a mute operation method and a mute operation apparatus for an automatic cleaning device, the mute operation method includes: receiving a mute instruction; planning a mute cleaning path according to the mute instruction; switching to a mute mode and performing a cleaning operation according to the mute cleaning path.