公开(公告)号：US09009913B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US12902817

申请日：2010-10-12

Applicant: Andrew James Wills ,  Matthew William Ford ,  James Dyson ,  Peter David Gammack ,  Stephen Benjamin Courtney ,  Samuel James Czerpak ,  Michael Sean Joynt ,  Adam William Rollo ,  James White

Inventor： Andrew James Wills ,  Matthew William Ford ,  James Dyson ,  Peter David Gammack ,  Stephen Benjamin Courtney ,  Samuel James Czerpak ,  Michael Sean Joynt ,  Adam William Rollo ,  James White

IPC: A47L5/28 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/22

CPC classification number: A47L5/32 ,  A47L9/0054 ,  A47L9/009 ,  A47L9/22

Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body, a surface treating head connected to a yoke, and a stand. To provide a compact appliance the yoke and the stand are pivotable independently relative to the main body about a common pivot axis. This can also enable the yoke and the stand to be rotatably connected to the main body using one or more common connectors or bearings.

Abstract translation: 立式表面处理装置包括主体，连接到轭的表面处理头和支架。 为了提供紧凑的装置，轭和支架可相对于主体围绕共同的枢转轴线独立地枢转。 这也可以使轭体和支架使用一个或多个公共连接件或轴承可转动地连接到主体。

公开(公告)号：US20140331445A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14341101

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: Euro-Pro Operating LLC

Inventor： Jason Boyd THORNE ,  Thomas David Reid FORD

IPC: A47L9/32 ,  A47L5/32

CPC classification number: A47L9/325 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L9/0686

Abstract: An upright surface cleaning apparatus, such as an upright vacuum cleaner, is provided wherein the upright section is moveable sideways about a pivot axis wherein the pivot axis is angled forwardly and downwardly. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning head is provided which is moveable sideways and is biased to the centered position. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning head is moveable sideways and is provided with a detent mechanism to inhibit sideways movement when in the storage position. In other embodiments, a surface cleaning apparatus is also provided which alternately uses a cleaning head adapted to receive a cloth or a traditional surface cleaning head.

Abstract translation: 提供了直立的表面清洁装置，例如直立式真空吸尘器，其中直立部分可围绕枢转轴线侧向移动，其中枢转轴线向前和向下倾斜。 在其它实施例中，提供了可以侧向移动并被偏压到中心位置的表面清洁头。 在其它实施例中，表面清洁头可以侧向移动并且设置有制动机构，以在处于存储位置时抑制侧向移动。 在其他实施例中，还提供了一种表面清洁装置，其交替地使用适于接收布或传统表面清洁头的清洁头。

公开(公告)号：US08286302B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US12199159

申请日：2008-08-27

Applicant: Klemens Andrup ,  Udo Mersmann

Inventor： Klemens Andrup ,  Udo Mersmann

IPC: A47L5/32

CPC classification number: A47L5/32 ,  A47L9/0036 ,  A47L9/242

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner for cleaning a surface includes a base unit, a carriage configured to move the base unit on the surface, and an upper body having a dust collection container disposed therein. The upper body is supported so as to be tiltable relative to the base unit and is lockable in a parked position in which the vacuum cleaner has a substantially upright position when standing on the surface. A motor-fan unit is configured to provide a partial vacuum at the surface. An air conduit connecting the base unit and the dust collection container includes an interface and a section formed by a hose or an assembly of the hose and a wand. The section is connected downstream of the interface and is disposed at least partially externally on the upper body. The section is configured to enable a vacuuming mode of operation that is independent of the base unit. A tubular member forming at least part of a transition between the hose and the upper body. The tubular member is swivelably disposed on the upper body.

Abstract translation: 用于清洁表面的立式真空吸尘器包括基座单元，构造成将基座单元移动到表面上的托架和设置在其中的具有集尘容器的上主体。 上身被支撑成可相对于基座单元倾斜，并可锁定在停放位置，在停放位置，当站立在表面上时，真空吸尘器具有基本直立的位置。 电动风扇单元构造成在表面提供部分真空。 连接基部单元和集尘容器的空气管道包括界面和由软管或软管和棒的组件形成的部分。 该部分连接在界面的下游，并且至少部分地设置在上身上。 该部分被配置为实现独立于基本单元的抽真空操作模式。 形成软管和上身之间的过渡的至少一部分的管状构件。 管状构件可旋转地设置在上身上。

公开(公告)号：US07694383B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11327225

申请日：2006-01-06

Applicant: Terry L. Zahuranec ,  David Scott Smith ,  Daniel L. Steele ,  Diane L. Dodson

Inventor： Terry L. Zahuranec ,  David Scott Smith ,  Daniel L. Steele ,  Diane L. Dodson

IPC: A47L5/32

CPC classification number: A47L5/30 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L9/04

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning apparatus includes a vacuum cleaner base and a handle configured to be attached to the base. A nozzle is configured for the base to draw air through the nozzle to clean the floor as the nozzle is moved along the floor by a user pushing the base by the handle. A power head assembly includes a power head having a brushroll and an electric motor that drives the brushroll. The assembly further includes a tube structure configured to connect the power head to the base for the base to draw air through the power head and the tube structure to clean the floor as the power head is moved along the floor by a user pushing the tube structure.

Abstract translation: 真空清洁装置包括真空吸尘器基座和构造成附接到基座的手柄。 喷嘴被构造成用于通过喷嘴将空气抽吸通过喷嘴来清洁地板，因为喷嘴沿着地板移动，使用者通过手柄推动基座。 动力头组件包括具有刷辊的动力头和驱动刷辊的电动机。 组件还包括管结构，其构造成将动力头连接到用于底座的基座以通过动力头和管结构吸入空气，以便当用户推动管结构时动力头沿着地板移动，以清洁地板 。

公开(公告)号：US20080282499A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US10599273

申请日：2005-03-24

Applicant: Euan Skinner Macleod ,  Christopher Richard Henderson ,  Ross Richardson

Inventor： Euan Skinner Macleod ,  Christopher Richard Henderson ,  Ross Richardson

IPC: A47L5/32

CPC classification number: A47L9/325 ,  A47L5/32

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a floor-engaging portion provided with a first air inlet, an upright portion pivotally connected at its lower end to the floor-engaging portion, a handle upstanding from the upper end of the upright portion, a first or lower end of the handle being detachably engaged with an socket on the upright portion of the cleaner, a rigid tubular duct extending along the handle from a second air inlet at the lower end of the handle to an outlet disposed remote from that end of the handle, and a flexible hose connected to the outlet on the handle. The rigid tubular duct has, at the first end of the handle, an elongate portion which has either a transverse dimension or a cross-sectional area which is substantially uniform over its length.

Abstract translation: 真空吸尘器包括设置有第一空气入口的底板接合部分，在其下端枢转地连接到地板接合部分的直立部分，从直立部分的上端直立的手柄，第一或下端 所述手柄可拆卸地与所述清洁器的所述直立部分上的插座接合;刚性管状导管，其沿着所述手柄从所述手柄的下端处的第二空气入口延伸到远离所述手柄的所述端部设置的出口;以及 柔性软管连接到手柄上的出口。 刚性管状管在手柄的第一端处具有细长部分，其具有在其长度上基本均匀的横向尺寸或横截面面积。

公开(公告)号：US20070289087A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11569540

申请日：2005-05-31

Applicant: Euan Macleod ,  John Taylor ,  Ross Richardson ,  William Edwards

Inventor： Euan Macleod ,  John Taylor ,  Ross Richardson ,  William Edwards

IPC: A47L5/32 ,  F16K11/076 ,  F16K31/58 ,  F16K5/18

CPC classification number: A47L5/32

Abstract: A changeover valve, for an upright vacuum cleaner, comprises a movable valve member (31) connected via a flexible duct to a dirt separator of the cleaner, and a valve body (30) having inlet ports (32, 33) connected, respectively, to an air inlet in the underside of a floor-engaging unit of the cleaner and, via a flexible hose, a suction nozzle of the cleaner. The valve member (31) is movable relative to the valve body (30) for selective alignment with either of the inlet ports (32, 33).

Abstract translation: 用于直立式真空吸尘器的切换阀包括通过柔性管道连接到清洁器的污垢分离器的可移动阀构件（31）和具有分别连接到所述吸尘器的入口端口（32,33）的阀体（30） 到清洁器的地板接合单元的下侧中的空气入口，并且通过柔性软管将清洁器的吸嘴引导至吸气口。 阀构件（31）可相对于阀体（30）移动，用于与任一入口端口（32,33）选择性对准。

公开(公告)号：US07069619B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10212302

申请日：2002-08-05

Applicant: Jason D. Bowden ,  Jason R. Gieske ,  Thomas J. Fedorka

Inventor： Jason D. Bowden ,  Jason R. Gieske ,  Thomas J. Fedorka

IPC: A47L5/32

CPC classification number: A47L5/32

Abstract: A floor care apparatus includes a housing having a nozzle assembly with a suction inlet and a canister assembly. A dirt collector and suction generator are carried on the housing. The apparatus further includes a wand having an inlet opening and a sealing element for sealing that inlet opening when the wand is held in a storage position. Additionally, the apparatus includes a valve and an airflow conduit system. The airflow conduit system provides fluid communication between the suction inlet, the inlet opening, the valve, the dirt collector and the suction generator. The valve is selectively displaceable between a closed position whereby the suction inlet is sealed off from fluid communication with the suction generator and an open position whereby the suction inlet is provided in fluid communication with the suction generator.

Abstract translation: 地板护理装置包括具有带有吸入口和罐组件的喷嘴组件的壳体。 集尘器和抽气发生器装在外壳上。 所述装置还包括具有入口开口和密封元件的棒，当所述棒保持在收纳位置时，所述密封元件用于密封所述入口开口。 此外，该装置包括阀和气流导管系统。 气流导管系统提供吸入口，入口开口，阀门，集尘器和抽吸发生器之间的流体连通。 所述阀可选择性地在闭合位置之间移动，由此所述吸入口与所述抽吸发生器的流体连通被密封，并且所述抽吸入口设置成与所述抽吸发生器流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20050081322A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10761074

申请日：2004-01-20

Applicant: Jung-Seon Park

Inventor： Jung-Seon Park

IPC: A47L5/32 ,  A47L9/24 ,  A47L5/00

CPC classification number: A47L9/242 ,  A47L5/32

Abstract: A hose connection assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises a flexible hose having one end connected to the dust-collecting chamber, a hose holder connected to the other end of the flexible hose and removably connected to a connection part of the suction brush, and a handle mounted on the hose holder to assist in connecting and disconnecting the hose holder with respect to the connection part. A mounting portion having a circumferential bead is preferably formed on an outer circumference of the hose holder to mount the handle therein, and the handle is rotatably mounted on the mounting portion. The handle comprises a fixing portion shaped as a cylinder and is mounted on the mounting portion, and a holding portion protruding from one side of the fixing portion in a perpendicular direction, and the fixing portion has a larger diameter than the mounting portion, thereby providing rotatability about the mounting portion through 360°.

Abstract translation: 用于真空吸尘器的软管连接组件包括柔性软管，其一端连接到集尘室，软管保持器连接到柔性软管的另一端并可移除地连接到抽吸刷的连接部分，以及把手 安装在软管支架上，以帮助软管支架相对于连接部分的连接和断开。 具有周向胎圈的安装部优选地形成在软管保持器的外周上以将手柄安装在其中，并且手柄可旋转地安装在安装部分上。 手柄包括成形为圆柱形并安装在安装部分上的固定部分和从垂直方向从固定部分的一侧突出的保持部分，并且固定部分具有比安装部分更大的直径，从而提供 通过360°安装部分的可旋转性。

公开(公告)号：US20050066467A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10672481

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Paul Moshenrose

Inventor： Paul Moshenrose

IPC: A47L9/04 ,  A47L11/33 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L5/30

CPC classification number: A47L9/0422 ,  A47L9/045 ,  A47L11/33 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/4075 ,  A47L11/4094

Abstract: A manually-powered floor sweeper is provided according to the invention. In one embodiment, the manually-powered floor sweeper includes a chassis and handle, one or more agitator rollers rotatably affixed to the chassis and rotated by movement of the floor sweeper, and a vacuum port formed in the chassis and communicating with the one or more agitator rollers and adapted to receive a vacuum hose. Debris picked up and propelled by the one or more agitator rollers is drawn out through the vacuum port when a vacuum is introduced into the vacuum port.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明提供了一种手动地板清扫机。 在一个实施例中，手动地板清扫机包括底盘和手柄，一个或多个搅拌器辊可旋转地固定到底盘并通过地板清扫机的移动而旋转，以及真空端口，形成在底盘中并与一个或多个 搅拌辊并适于接收真空软管。 当真空引入真空口时，一个或多个搅拌辊拾取并推进的碎片通过真空口被抽出。

公开(公告)号：US6131237A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US133832

申请日：1998-08-13

Applicant: Gary A. Kasper ,  David E. McDowell ,  Eric J. Hansen

Inventor： Gary A. Kasper ,  David E. McDowell ,  Eric J. Hansen

IPC: A47L5/30 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L7/00 ,  A47L11/30 ,  A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/40 ,  B01F3/08 ,  C11D3/00 ,  C11D3/39 ,  C11D7/32 ,  C11D11/00 ,  F16K31/54 ,  H05B3/00

CPC classification number: A47L5/30 ,  A47L11/30 ,  A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4044 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  A47L11/4088 ,  A47L5/225 ,  A47L5/32 ,  A47L7/0009 ,  A47L7/0023 ,  A47L7/0038 ,  A47L7/0042 ,  A47L9/0036 ,  B01F3/088 ,  C11D11/007 ,  C11D3/0031 ,  C11D3/39 ,  C11D3/3905 ,  C11D3/3947 ,  C11D7/3254 ,  F16K31/54 ,  H05B3/00 ,  C11D3/3917

Abstract: A portable surface cleaning apparatus comprises a base module for movement along the surface; an upright handle pivotally attached to the base module; a fluid dispensing system including at least one fluid supply tank mounted to the handle or the base module, a dispensing nozzle mounted to the base module for applying a cleaning fluid to a surface to be cleaned, and a heater for heating the fluid to be applied to the surface to be cleaned to a temperature less than boiling; a fluid recovery tank mounted to the handle or the base module for holding recovered fluid; a suction nozzle associated with the base module; a working air conduit extending between the recovery tank and the suction nozzle; and a vacuum source and fluid communication with the recovery tank for generating a flow of working air from the suction nozzle through the working air conduit and through the recovery tank to thereby recovering fluid from the surface to be cleaned through the suction nozzle and working air conduit and into the recovery tank. A method for cleaning a surface in which a fluid cleaning solution is contained in a tank and dispensed on the surface through a nozzle and the cleaning solution is recovered from the surface with suction and deposited into a recovery tank includes, according to the invention, the steps of admixing an oxidizing agent with the cleaning solution, and heating the admixture prior to the step of dispensing the cleaning solution onto the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract translation: 便携式表面清洁装置包括用于沿着表面移动的基座模块; 可枢转地连接到基座模块的直立手柄; 流体分配系统，包括安装到手柄或基座模块的至少一个流体供应罐;安装到基座模块的分配喷嘴，用于将清洁流体施加到待清洁的表面;以及加热器，用于加热要施加的流体 待表面清洗至低于沸点的温度; 安装到手柄或基座模块上用于保持回收的流体的流体回收罐; 与所述基座模块相关联的吸嘴; 在回收罐和吸嘴之间延伸的工作空气导管; 以及真空源并与回收罐流体连通，用于从吸嘴通过工作空气管道和通过回收罐产生工作空气流，从而通过吸嘴和工作空气管道从要清洁的表面回收流体 并进入回收罐。 一种用于清洁其中流体清洁溶液容纳在罐中并通过喷嘴分配在表面上的表面的清洁方法，并且从吸附表面回收清洁溶液并将其沉积到回收罐中的方法包括根据本发明， 将氧化剂与清洁溶液混合的步骤，以及在将清洁溶液分配到待清洁表面的步骤之前加热混合物。