Vacuum devices having integrated cord storage and pivotable tool holders
    1.
    发明授权
    Vacuum devices having integrated cord storage and pivotable tool holders 有权
    具有集成的绳索存储和可枢转工具支架的真空装置

    公开(公告)号:US06484348B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-26

    申请号:US09675277

    申请日:2000-09-29

    IPC分类号: A47L926

    摘要: Vacuum devices having integrated cord storage and pivotable tool holders are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vacuum device includes a housing, an airflow propulsion device, and a power cord. The housing includes an outer surface having a recess disposed therein, the recess being sized to receive a plurality of loops of the power cord. First and second cord retainers are disposed within the recess and project outwardly from the housing, the first and second cord retainers being sized to retain the plurality of loops of the power cord. The outer surface may be a bottom surface of the apparatus. In another embodiment, the housing includes a cord mount disposed within the recess, the fixed end of the power cord being connected to the cord mount such that a localized portion of the power cord proximate the cord mount is directed approximately toward the first cord retainer. Alternately, the localized portion of the power cord may be inclined with respect to the base surface, or parallel with the base surface. In another embodiment, a vacuum apparatus includes a housing, an airflow propulsion device, and a tool holder pivotably attached to the housing proximate an outer surface thereof.

    摘要翻译: 公开了具有集成的绳索存储和可枢转工具保持器的真空装置。 在一个实施例中,真空装置包括壳体,气流推进装置和电源线。 壳体包括外表面,其中设置有设置在其中的凹部,该凹部的尺寸适于容纳电源线的多个环。 第一和第二帘线保持器设置在凹槽内并从壳体向外突出,第一和第二帘线保持器的尺寸被设计成保持电源线的多个环。 外表面可以是装置的底表面。 在另一个实施例中,壳体包括设置在凹部内的绳索安装座,电源线的固定端连接到绳索安装件,使得靠近绳索安装件的电源线的局部部分大致朝向第一线缆保持器。 或者,电源线的局部部分可以相对于基底表面倾斜,或者与基底表面平行。 在另一个实施例中,真空装置包括壳体,气流推进装置以及靠近其外表面可枢转地附接到壳体的工具架。

    Low-profile and highly-maneuverable vacuum cleaner having a headlight and a sidelight
    5.
    发明授权
    Low-profile and highly-maneuverable vacuum cleaner having a headlight and a sidelight 有权
    具有头灯和侧灯的低调和高度机动的吸尘器

    公开(公告)号:US06490755B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-10

    申请号:US09992386

    申请日:2001-11-21

    IPC分类号: A47L930

    摘要: A low-profile and highly-maneuverable vacuum cleaner having improved functionality including, alone or in combination, a headlight, a sidelight, anti-ingestion bars, side brushes, a squeegee, and a scent cartridge for use in cleaning floors, floor coverings, carpets, upholstery, and other surfaces. One embodiment includes a tortuous air flow path created by baffles that divert air flow. The tortuous path creates quieter air flow through the vacuum housing. The tortuous air flow arrangement is for cooling the internal parts of a vacuum cleaner. Another embodiment includes an indicator light assembly for the vacuum cleaner visually providing the user with the vacuum's current operation status. In another embodiment, the rear wheels are recessed within the head housing and slightly offset rearwardly of the rear wall of the head housing to provide enhanced maneuverability.

    摘要翻译: 一种具有改进功能的低调和高度机动的真空吸尘器,包括单独或组合地用于清洁地板,地板覆盖物的头灯,侧灯,防摄取杆,侧刷,刮板和气味盒, 地毯,室内装潢和其他表面。 一个实施例包括由转向空气流动的挡板产生的曲折的气流路径。 弯曲的路径通过真空壳体产生更安静的空气流。 曲折的气流布置用于冷却真空吸尘器的内部部件。 另一个实施例包括用于真空吸尘器的指示灯组件,其可视地向使用者提供真空当前的操作状态。 在另一个实施例中,后轮凹入头部外壳内并略微从头部外壳的后壁向后偏移以提供增强的机动性。

    Handle and exhaust duct coupling assemblies for floor care machines
    8.
    发明授权
    Handle and exhaust duct coupling assemblies for floor care machines 有权
    地板护理机器的手柄和排气管道联接组件

    公开(公告)号:US06442793B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-03

    申请号:US09675268

    申请日:2000-09-29

    IPC分类号: A47L924

    CPC分类号: A47L9/325 A47L9/242

    摘要: Handle and exhaust duct coupling assemblies for floor care machines are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exhaust duct coupling assembly includes a first duct having an outer surface with an external thread disposed thereon and a locking tab projecting outwardly therefrom. A second duct is slideably engaged into the first duct, and a flexible seal is disposed about the second duct proximate an end of the first duct. A collar having a hole therethrough is disposed about the second duct and threadedly engaged with the end of the first duct. The collar presses the seal into an approximately sealing engagement against the second duct and the end of the first duct. The collar includes a locking surface frictionally engaged with the locking tab and inhibiting a disengaging movement of the collar. Alternately, the locking surface of the duct coupling assembly may be an annular surface disposed on an inner surface of the collar, or may be disposed on an end surface of the collar. In yet another embodiment, a handle coupling assembly includes a receiving member having an outer surface with an external thread disposed thereon and a plurality of bendable members projecting outwardly therefrom and at least partially surrounding a receiving space. A handle tube is disposed within the receiving space. A collar is disposed about the handle tube and threadedly engaged with the external thread. The collar bends the plurality of bendable members into engagement against the handle tube, thereby securing the handle tube into position.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于地板护理机器的手柄和排气管道联接组件。 在一个实施例中,排气管道联接组件包括第一管道,其具有设置在其上的外部螺纹的外表面和从其向外突出的锁定突出部。 第二管道可滑动地接合到第一管道中,并且柔性密封件围绕第二管道设置在第一管道的端部附近。 具有穿过其中的孔的套环设置在第二管道周围并且与第一管道的端部螺纹接合。 套环将密封件压向与第二管道和第一管道的端部大致密封接合。 套环包括与锁定片摩擦接合并阻止套环脱离移动的锁定表面。 替代地,管道联接组件的锁定表面可以是设置在套环的内表面上的环形表面,或者可以设置在套环的端面上。 在另一个实施例中,手柄连接组件包括接收构件,该接收构件具有设置在其上的外螺纹的外表面和从其向外突出并且至少部分地围绕接收空间的多个可弯曲构件。 手柄管设置在容纳空间内。 套环绕手柄管设置并与外螺纹螺纹接合。 套环将多个可弯曲构件弯曲成与手柄管接合,从而将把手管固定就位。