EP2047785A2 - Sauger mit Hilfsgriffen - Google Patents

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EP2047785A2
EP2047785A2 EP08166111A EP08166111A EP2047785A2 EP 2047785 A2 EP2047785 A2 EP 2047785A2 EP 08166111 A EP08166111 A EP 08166111A EP 08166111 A EP08166111 A EP 08166111A EP 2047785 A2 EP2047785 A2 EP 2047785A2
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tank
vacuum
tank portion
assist
vacuum according
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Gregg L. Sheddy
Kathy E. Dipasquale
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Black and Decker Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing

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  • the present disclosure relates to vacuums, and in particular, to a vacuum with assist handles.
  • a vacuum that has become substantially filled with waste matter after prolonged operation may be heavy and difficult to handle.
  • vacuums do not include satisfactory means of enabling an operator to grip and lift the vacuum for disposal of the accumulated waste matter.
  • a vacuum comprising a housing including a tank portion; and a suction device disposed within said housing; wherein said tank portion is adapted to receive waste matter via said suction device, and said tank portion includes at least one assist handle adapted to facilitate gripping and lifting the vacuum to empty waste matter accumulated in said tank portion.
  • a vacuum including a tank, a suction device in fluid communication with the tank, and at least one assist handle disposed on the tank.
  • a lid may be removably mounted to the tank, and the at least one assist handle is adapted to facilitate lifting the tank to empty waste matter deposited in the tank via the suction device.
  • a vacuum comprising:
  • the at least one assist handle can be at least partially defined by a bottom face of said tank.
  • the at least one assist handle can be defined by at least one of a side face of said tank, a rear face of said tank, or a suspension cross-member.
  • the at least one assist handle can include an ergonomic feature.
  • the at least one assist handle can include a plurality of grooves adapted to facilitate gripping.
  • the at least one assist handle can include a tapered portion to further facilitate gripping.
  • the vacuum can further comprise a lid disposed on said tank, wherein said lid includes at least one upper handle.
  • the vacuum can further comprise a lid disposed on said tank, wherein a pivotable handle is disposed on said lid.
  • the at least one assist handle of the vacuum can be integrally formed with said tank.
  • the at least one assist handle can be mounted to said tank via an interference fit.
  • the at least one assist handle can be threadably fastened to said tank.
  • the at least one assist handle can be bonded to said tank.
  • Vacuum 10 includes a housing 12 that encloses a suction device.
  • the suction device is generally located within housing 12 at 14, and includes a mechanism that creates a suction force operable to collect dirt, debris, and other dry or wet waste matter, as known in the art.
  • suction device 14 may include an electric motor driving a suction impeller (not shown).
  • Housing 12 may have a tank portion 16 and a lid portion 18.
  • Tank 16 may be in fluid communication with suction device 14, and may be adapted to receive and store waste matter 19 collected via suction device 14.
  • Lid portion 18 may be removably mounted to tank 16.
  • Lid 18 may include at least one upper handle 20 to facilitate removal of lid 18, and/or to facilitate mobility of vacuum 10 during operation.
  • lid 18 may be pivotable about hinges (not shown) disposed on tank 16 and lid 18, enabling access to the inside of tank 16.
  • Vacuum 10 may include wheels 22 and/or caster wheels 24 to further facilitate maneuverability of vacuum 10. Wheels 22 and/or caster wheels 24 may be mounted to tank 16 via a suspension cross-member 26 in the form of a tube mounted to tank 16.
  • Tank 16 may include at least one assist handle 28 to facilitate gripping and lifting tank 16.
  • Assist handle 28 may be integrally formed with tank 16 and at least partially defined by a bottom face 30 of tank 16 and at least one of a side face 32, 34 (shown in Figures 3 and 4 ) of tank 16, a rear face 36 (shown in Figure 1 ) of tank 16, a front face 38 (shown in Figure 2 ) of tank 16, or suspension cross-member 26 (shown in Figure 2 ).
  • assist handle 28 may be disposed on tank 16 substantially near bottom face 30 on any of side face 32, 34, rear face 36, and front face 38.
  • Assist handle 28 may be mounted to tank 16 via an interference or snap fit, at least one threaded bolt 40 or other fastener, or other methods known in the art.
  • assist handle 28 may be bonded to tank 16 via adhesive 42.
  • vacuum 10 may include a plurality of assist handles 28.
  • Assist handles 28 may be disposed on any or all of side face 32, 34, rear face 36, front face 38, and suspension cross-member 26.
  • Assist handles 28 may be ergonomically contoured to facilitate gripping and lifting vacuum 10 to dump waste matter 19 accumulated within tank 16 during operation of vacuum 10.
  • the ergonomic features of assist handles 28 may include a tapered portion 44, grooves 46, and/or other contours adapted to facilitate comfortable gripping.
  • Wheels 22 and/or caster wheels 24 provide sufficient clearance between assist handles 28 and the floor or ground to enable an operator to at least partially grip bottom face 30 of tank 16.
  • the lid portion 18 may also include a pivoting handle 50, as shown in Figure 8 .
  • Pivoting handle 50 includes a hinge 52, about which pivoting handle 50 is pivotable. Pivoting handle 50 may be pivoted substantially flush to lid 18 for convenience when not in use, and may be pivoted back to an upright position as desired.
  • the pivoting handle 50 may be utilized to push, pull or lift vacuum 10 to facilitate mobility. Pivoting handle 50 can also be utilized to lift the lid portion 18 off of the tank portion 16. Pivoting handle 50 may be used alone or in combination with wheels 18, 20, assist handles 28 and/or upper handles 24 to transport vacuum 10.

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  • Electric Suction Cleaners (AREA)
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EP08166111A 2007-10-11 2008-10-08 Sauger mit Hilfsgriffen Withdrawn EP2047785A2 (de)

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US11/870,974 US20090094787A1 (en) 2007-10-11 2007-10-11 Vacuum Having Assist Handles

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