BAG ASSEMBLY FOR A VACUUM CLEANER
    4.
    发明公开
    BAG ASSEMBLY FOR A VACUUM CLEANER 审中-公开
    气囊装置吸尘器

    公开(公告)号:EP1326519A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-16

    申请号:EP01964126.5

    申请日:2001-08-17

    IPC分类号: A47L9/14

    摘要: An outer bag assembly (20) for an upright vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The outer bag assembly (20) comprises a flexible, air permeable enclosure having an internal volume adapted to contain a disposable inner bag. The outer bag assembly (20) is further comprised of an upper end adapted to provide access to the internal volume through a closure device, and an opposite end attached to a handle assembly (112) through a bag clip assembly (26). In one embodiment, the closure device includes a zipper (32) disposed along an upper front peripheral edge (34) of the outer bag assembly (20) that allows a front panel (22) of the bag assembly (20) to be partially released. In another embodiment, the closure device includes a zipper (52) disposed along an upper front peripheral edge (34), and a zipper (54) disposed along an upper rear peripheral edge of the outer bag assembly (20) that allows a top panel (58) of the outer bag assembly (20) to be partially released.

    HANDLE ASSEMBLIES FOR FLOOR CARE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    5.
    发明公开
    HANDLE ASSEMBLIES FOR FLOOR CARE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SAME 审中-公开
    手柄结构地板护理器和VERFAJREN TO其使用

    公开(公告)号:EP1333745A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-13

    申请号:EP01962092.1

    申请日:2001-08-10

    IPC分类号: A47L9/00 A47L9/32

    摘要: Handle assemblies (320, 420, 520, 620, 720) for floor care devices (200), and methods for using the same, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a handle apparatus (320) includes a main member (330) partially surrounding a cord retaining space (350) that is adapted to receive a plurality of portions (352) of a power cord (328) of the floor care device (200). A retaining member (340) is moveably attached to the main member (330), and includes a retaining surface (344) that is positionable proximate the cord retaining space (350). In a first or 'retaining' position (347), the retaining surface (344) retains the plurality of power cord portions (352) within the cord retaining space (350), and in a second or 'releasing' position (349), the retaining surface (344) releases the plurality of power cord portions (352) from the cord retaining space (350). In alternate embodiments, the retaining member (340) may be rotatably, pivotably, or slidably attached to the main member, pivotably attached to the main member (330).

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING AND SHIELDING FLEXIBLE OUTER BAGS OF VACUUM CLEANERS
    6.
    发明公开
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING AND SHIELDING FLEXIBLE OUTER BAGS OF VACUUM CLEANERS 审中-公开
    装置和方法的支持和保护吸尘器OUTSIDE软包

    公开(公告)号:EP1326518A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-16

    申请号:EP01971225.6

    申请日:2001-09-18

    IPC分类号: A47L5/30 B01D46/02

    摘要: Apparatus and methods of supporting and shielding flexible outer bags (110) of vacuum cleaners are disclosed. In one embodiment, a suport structure (101) includes a backing plate (100) disposed within the flexible outer bag (110), and one support member (102A, 102B) attached to the backing plate (100) and projecting away from the backing plate (100). The backing and support members contact and extend proximate respective portions of the outer bag (110), providing three-dimensional support to the outer bag (110). Alternately, a plurality of airflow apertures (104A-D) may be disposed through the support structure (101). In another embodiment, a shield structure (800) includes a backing member (806) positioned proximate to and extend over at least a portion of a rear panel of an outer bag (805) of a vacuum cleaner. First and second sidewall members (804A, 804B) are attached to and project away from the backing member (806). Alternately, the shield structure (800) may include top and front shielding members.