Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
  • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
  • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
  • A47L5/24—Hand-supported suction cleaners
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
  • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
  • A47L5/225—Convertible suction cleaners, i.e. convertible between different types thereof, e.g. from upright suction cleaners to sledge-type suction cleaners
• • 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
  • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
• • 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
  • A47L9/0009—Storing devices ; Supports, stands or holders
  • A47L9/0063—External storing devices; Stands, casings or the like for the storage of suction cleaners
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
  • A47L9/106—Dust removal
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
  • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
  • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
  • A47L9/1683—Dust collecting chambers; Dust collecting receptacles
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • A47L9/28—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
  • A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
  • A47L9/2873—Docking units or charging stations
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
  • A47L9/32—Handles
  • A47L9/322—Handles for hand-supported suction cleaners

Definitions

• the present invention relates to the field of vacuum cleaners for vacuuming dust and waste present on a surface to be cleaned, which may for example be tiles, parquet, laminate, carpet or a rug.
• the waste collection container is configured to be inserted into and removed from the receiving housing in a direction of movement which is substantially parallel to the sliding direction.
• the collection device comprises a dust bag.
• the docking station comprises a connecting device configured to fluidically connect the emptying opening of the waste collection container to the collection device when the waste collection container is arranged in the receiving housing.
• the connecting device comprises a fluidic tip configured to protrude into the receiving housing through a passage opening provided on a peripheral wall of the drain receptacle, the fluidic tip being movable between a passive position in which the fluidic tip protrudes into the receiving housing by a first distance and is unable to be fluidly connected to the drain opening and an active position in which the fluidic tip protrudes into the receiving housing by a second distance, which is greater than the first distance, and is able to be fluidly connected to the drain opening.
• the docking station comprises a movement mechanism configured to move the fluidic tip from the passive position to the active position upon insertion of the waste collection container into the receiving housing and after movement of the emptying hatch into the release position.
• the movement mechanism is configured to be actuated by the waste collection container upon insertion of the waste collection container into the receiving housing.
• the fluidic nozzle is located downstream of the stop member relative to a direction of insertion of the waste collection container into the receiving housing.
• the fluidic tip is arranged below the stop member.
• the actuating arm comprises a first end portion configured to project from the bottom wall of the receiving housing and capable of being actuated by the waste collection container when the waste collection container is inserted into the receiving housing, and a second end portion fixed to the end piece fluidics.
• the actuating arm is configured to be pivoted in a first pivoting direction upon insertion of the waste collection container into the receiving housing, and to be pivoted in a second pivoting direction upon removal of the waste collection container from the receiving housing.
• the flexible conduit is configured to move the fluidic tip into the passive position, and therefore the actuating arm into the first arm position, upon removal of the waste collection container from the receiving housing.
• the gripping handle 6 is arranged in a rear part of the vacuum cleaner 2, and the suction motor 20 is located at the rear of the median longitudinal axis A of the gripping handle 6.
• the central longitudinal axis B of the waste collection container 12 is parallel to a motor axis of the suction motor 20, and may for example be substantially coincident with the motor axis, and the median longitudinal axis A of the gripping handle 6 is inclined relative to the motor axis.
• the vacuum cleaner 2 also comprises an actuating member 21, such as an actuating finger or an actuating hook, which is integral in movement with the emptying hatch 16 and which is configured to extend substantially radially relative to the central longitudinal axis B of the waste collection container 12.
• an actuating member 21 such as an actuating finger or an actuating hook
• the actuating member 21 and the drain hatch 16 are made in a single piece, and the actuating member 21 is provided on an external face of the drain hatch 16.
• the vacuum cleaner 2 further comprises a rechargeable battery 22 configured to electrically power the vacuum cleaner 2, and in particular the suction motor 20.
• the rechargeable battery 22, also called a battery pack, comprises several battery cells.
• the gripping handle 6 is arranged between the rechargeable battery 22 and the main body 4.
• the rechargeable battery 22 is advantageously housed in a battery housing connected to the gripping handle 6, and more particularly to a lower part of the gripping handle 6.
• the vacuum cleaner 2 comprises an upright 23 which extends substantially parallel to the gripping handle 6 and between the battery housing and the main body 4.
• the docking station 3 is configured to support and position the vacuum cleaner 2 in a storage position in which the vacuum cleaner 2 extends substantially vertically.
• the docking station 3 comprises in particular a base 24 comprising a base body 25 configured to rest on the ground, and an emptying receptacle 26 delimiting a receiving housing 27 configured to house at least in part the waste collection container 12 when the vacuum cleaner 2 is received by the docking station 3.
• the waste contained in the waste collection container 12 is more particularly suitable for being emptied into the emptying receptacle 26.
• the receiving housing 27 has a central longitudinal axis that is configured to extend substantially vertically when the docking station 3 rests on a horizontal surface, and the upper insertion opening 28 is configured to face upwards when the docking station 3 rests on a horizontal surface.
• the waste collection container 12 is configured to be inserted into and removed from the receiving housing 27 from above the docking station 3, and in a direction of movement D2 that is substantially vertical when the docking station 3 rests on a horizontal surface.
• the direction of displacement D2 is substantially parallel to the sliding direction D1.
• the docking station 3 also comprises a collection device 31 fluidly connected to the emptying receptacle 26 and configured to collect waste, coming from the waste collection container 12, when the waste collection container 12 is received in the receiving housing 27.
• the collection device 31 comprises a dust bag removably arranged in a receiving compartment delimited by the base body 25.
• the docking station 3 further comprises a suction device 32 configured to suck up waste from the waste collection container 12 and to convey the sucked up waste into the collection device 31.
• the suction device 32 comprises, for example, a motor-driven fan arranged in the base body 25.
• the stop member 33 is configured to cooperate with the actuating member 21 provided on the vacuum cleaner 2 when the waste collection container 12 is inserted into the receiving housing 27.
• the actuating member 21 is more particularly configured to come into abutment against the stop member 33 and to move the emptying hatch 16 into the release position when the waste collection container 12 is inserted into the receiving housing 27.
• the cleaning system 1 is configured such that, when the waste collection container 12 is inserted into the receiving housing 27, the emptying hatch 16 is automatically moved into the release position via the cooperation between the stop member 33 and the actuating member 21.
• the docking station 3 may be provided, as shown in the Figures 5 and 6 , of a connecting device 34 configured to fluidically connect the drain opening 17 of the waste collection container 12 to the collection device 31 when the waste collection container 12 is arranged in the receiving housing 27.
• the connecting device 34 more particularly comprises a suction duct 35 configured to be fluidically connected to the collection device 31, a fluidic end piece 36 configured to project into the receiving housing 27 through a passage opening provided on a peripheral wall of the emptying receptacle 26, and a flexible duct 37 fluidically connecting the suction duct 35 to the fluidic end piece 36.
• the fluidic end piece 36 is arranged below the stop member 33, and is therefore located downstream of the stop member 33 relative to a direction of insertion of the waste collection container 12 into the receiving housing 27.
• the fluidic tip 36 is movable between a passive position (see the Figure 5 ) in which the fluidic tip 36 projects into the receiving housing 27 by a first distance and is unable to be fluidically connected to the drain opening 17, and an active position (see the figure 6 ) in which the fluidic tip 36 projects into the receiving housing 27 by a second distance, which is greater than the first distance, and is capable of being fluidically connected to the drain opening 17.
• the docking station 3 further comprises a movement mechanism 38 configured to move the fluidic nozzle 36 from the passive position to the active position upon insertion of the waste collection container 12 into the receiving housing 27, but more particularly after the emptying hatch 16 has been moved into the release position.
• the movement mechanism 38 is configured to be actuated by the waste collection container 12, and for example by a front end face of the waste collection container 12, upon insertion of the waste collection container 12 into the receiving housing 27.
• the movement mechanism 38 comprises an actuating arm 39 pivotally mounted about an arm pivot axis, extending transversely to the central longitudinal axis of the receiving housing 27, and between a first arm position and a second arm position.
• the actuating arm 39 is configured to be pivoted in a first pivoting direction and to the second arm position upon insertion of the waste collection container 12 into the receiving housing 27, and to be pivoted in a second pivoting direction and to the first arm position upon removal of the waste collection container 12 from the receiving housing 27.
• the movement mechanism 38 is configured such that a movement of the actuating arm 39 from the first arm position to the second arm position causes a movement of the fluidic tip 36 from the passive position to the active position, and vice versa.
• the actuating arm 39 comprises a first end portion 39.1 configured to project from the bottom wall of the receiving housing 27 and suitable for be actuated by the waste collection container 12 upon insertion of the waste collection container 12 into the receiving housing 27, and a second end portion 39.2 attached to the fluidic nozzle.
• the flexible conduit 37 may for example be configured to move the fluidic tip 36 into the passive position, and therefore move the actuating arm 39 into the first arm position, when removing the waste collection container 12 from the receiving housing 27.
• the movement mechanism 38 could comprise a return element, such as a return spring, configured to return the actuating arm 39 into the first arm position.
• the actuating member 21 abuts against the stop member 33 and then moves the emptying hatch 16 into the release position against the restoring force exerted by the biasing member 19.
• the front end face of the waste collection container 12 cooperates with the first end portion 39.1 of the actuating arm 39, which causes the fluidic nozzle 36 to move into the active position.
• the docking station 3 may be provided with a detection device 41 configured to detect the presence of the waste collection container 12 in the receiving housing 27, and with an electronic control unit 42 configured to control the operation of the docking station 3, and in particular to control the activation of the suction device 32 when the detection device has detected the presence of the collection container. of waste 12 in reception accommodation 27.
• the suction device 32 is automatically activated, which causes the waste contained in the waste collection container 12 to be sucked up and the sucked waste to be conveyed to the collection device 31 where it is collected.
• the docking station 3 may for example be provided with a user interface capable of warning the user that this suction cycle is finished
• the user removes the waste collection container 12 from the receiving housing 27, which causes disengagement of the actuating member 21 and the stop member 33 and therefore automatic sliding of the emptying hatch 16 into the closed position.
• the cleaning system 1 ensures automatic and easy emptying of the waste collection container 12 without manipulation of the emptying hatch 16 by the user and without risk of soiling the user and his environment.
• the docking station 3 can further be configured to recharge the rechargeable battery 22 of the vacuum cleaner 2 when the latter is received by the docking station 3, and more particularly when the waste collection container 12 is received in the receiving housing 27.
• Such a configuration of the cleaning system 1 according to the present invention makes it possible to empty the waste collection container 12 and to recharge the rechargeable battery 22 when the vacuum cleaner 2 is received in the docking station 3.
• the vacuum cleaner 2 may for example comprise a first electrical connector provided with a pair of first electrical contacts located in a front part of the main body 4 of the vacuum cleaner 2 and connected, for example by electrical connection wires extending through the main body 4 and the gripping handle 6, to the rechargeable battery 22, and the docking station 3 may for example comprise a second electrical connector provided with a pair of second electrical contacts located in the receiving housing 27 and configured to electrically cooperate with the first electrical contacts provided on the vacuum cleaner 2 when the waste collection container 12 is housed in the receiving housing 27.
• the docking station 3 further comprises a power supply unit, also called a mains adapter, configured to be electrically connected to an electrical power outlet, such as a mains socket and in particular a wall socket, and to electrically power the docking station 3, and for example the second electrical connector.
• a power supply unit also called a mains adapter

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