This invention relates to a dirt-collection chamber for a vacuum cleaner, and in particular to a dirt-collection chamber which is removable whereby the collected dirt and debris can easily be disposed of. The dirt-collection chamber has an inlet opening through which air may enter the chamber, an outlet opening through which air may leave the chamber, and a disposal opening through which collected dirt and debris can be removed. The disposal opening has an openable cover which is held closed by a latch mechanism. There is a dirt-removal panel in the chamber which is movable towards and away from the disposal opening. The dirt-removal panel is movable by way of an operating handle and the operating handle is connected to an actuator for remotely releasing the latch mechanism.
This invention relates to a suction head 20 for a vacuum cleaner 1, primarily but not exclusively the suction head for a battery-powered hand-held vacuum cleaner (stick-vac). The suction head 20 has a front end 28, a back end 30, a first side 32, a second side 34, a bottom surface 36 and an opening 38 in the bottom surface and adjacent to the front end. A rotatable brush 40 is mounted at the opening and an auxiliary brush is mounted adjacent to an end of the rotatable brush. The suction head has a recess at the front end, which recess is a continuation of the opening. There is a panel 48 for the recess, the panel being movable between open and closed positions, the panel occupying a larger proportion of the recess in its closed position than in its open position whereby the area through which air, dirt and debris can enter the suction head can be varied depending upon the position of the panel.
This invention relates to a bagless vacuum cleaner, and most preferably a battery-powered vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may be a cylinder vacuum cleaner, an upright vacuum cleaner or a hand-held vacuum cleaner. The bagless vacuum cleaner has a dirt-collection chamber with an inlet and an outlet and a filter at its outlet. According to the invention the vacuum cleaner has an agitator to agitate the filter and dislodge dirt and dust which has adhered to the filter, whereby to extend the period before the filter becomes blocked.
A47L 5/22 - Caractéristiques de structures des aspirateurs à pompes à air ou compresseurs à moteur, p. ex. fonctionnant par le vide créé par le moteur d'un véhicule à ailettes rotatives
This invention relates to a bagless vacuum cleaner (102), and most preferably a battery-powered vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may be a cylinder vacuum cleaner, an upright vacuum cleaner or a hand-held vacuum cleaner. The bagless vacuum cleaner has a dirt-collection chamber (226, 326) with an inlet and an outlet and a filter (224, 324) at its outlet. According to the invention the vacuum cleaner has an agitator (240, 340) to agitate the filter and dislodge dirt and dust which has adhered to the filter, whereby to extend the period before the filter becomes blocked.
A47L 9/14 - Sacs ou similairesFixation des sacs ou fermeture de ceux-ci
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The invention relates to a lawnmower (10), and in particular to a battery-powered lawnmower. The lawnmower has a cutter body (12) and an operating handle (14). The cutter body has an electric motor (16) and a rotary cutter blade (18), the rotary cutter blade being connected to the motor by way of a drive shaft (20) which is substantially perpendicular to the cutter blade. The cutter body has a front end (22), a back end (24) and two side edges (26, 28), the cutter body having a centreline from the front end to the back end which is equally spaced from the side edges. The operating handle is connected to the cutter body at a single location (30) substantially at the centreline.
A01D 34/67 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical dirigés à la main par un opérateur à pied
A01D 34/78 - Mécanismes d'entraînement des couteaux électriques
The present invention relates to an automated massage apparatus (10) having a substantially horizontal bed (20) which provides a massage surface (12). A massage element or roller (14) can move relative to the massage surface to provide an automated massage to the whole or selected parts of the body of a user lying upon the bed.
This invention relates to a bagged vacuum cleaner, i.e. to a vacuum cleaner in which dirt and debris is collected in a disposable bag. The vacuum cleaner (10) has a body (12), the body having a dirt-collection chamber (26), a motor (14) and an impeller (16). The body also has an inlet duct (30) upstream of the dirt-collection chamber, the inlet duct being connected to an inlet tube (36) adapted to fit to an opening of the disposable bag. A wall (40) of the inlet duct adjacent to the inlet tube (36) is transparent so that a user can look through the wall and into the inlet tube to observe whether or not the bag is full.
H01M 2/10 - Montures; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de manutention ou de transport; Supports
H01M 50/20 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports
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Dirt-collection chamber and suction head for a vacuum cleaner
This invention relates to a dirt-collection chamber (10) for a vacuum cleaner, and in particular a dirt-collection chamber (10) which is removable whereby the collected dirt can easily be disposed of. The dirt-collection chamber (10) has an air inlet (22) and an air outlet (62), a filter (60) between the air inlet (22) and the air outlet (62), and a disposal opening with an openable cover (16). The dirt-collection chamber (10) has a dirt-removal panel (40) in the chamber which is movable towards and away from the disposal opening to assist in the disposal of collected dirt and debris.
Battery-powered vacuum cleaner (10), in particular having multiple modes of operation. The battery-powered vacuum cleaner has a body (12) with a battery (14), a motor (16), an impeller (18) and a dirt- collection chamber (20). The body has a bottom wall with an opening (34) through which air can pass into the body. A rotatable brush (36) is mounted adjacent to the opening (34). The body has a first side (44) and a second side (46), the opening spanning a large proportion of the body between the first and second sides. The battery (14) is located at the first side (44) and the motor (16) is located at the second side (46), with the dirt-collection chamber (20) between the battery and the motor.
A47L 5/22 - Caractéristiques de structures des aspirateurs à pompes à air ou compresseurs à moteur, p. ex. fonctionnant par le vide créé par le moteur d'un véhicule à ailettes rotatives
A47L 5/26 - Aspirateurs tenus à la main avec instruments entraînés détachant la poussière
A47L 5/30 - Aspirateurs à manche et buse fixés sur le corps, p. ex. aspirateurs à roues à manche de pilotage avec instruments entraînés détachant la poussière, p. ex. brosses tournantes
The invention relates to a cleaning head (sometimes called a “suction head”) for a vacuum cleaner, and in particular to a cleaning head having a motor to rotate a brush carried by the cleaning head. According to the invention there is provided a cleaning head (10) having a steering joint, the steering joint having a non-rotatable section (26) and a rotatable section (24) with a rotatable joint (20) between the non-rotatable section and the rotatable section. The cleaning head has a first holding region (52) which is engageable by a first part (50) of the rotatable section (24), the first holding region and the first part when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section. The cleaning head also has a second holding region (54) which is engageable by a second part (50) of the rotatable section (24), the second holding region and the second part when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section. The cleaning head can therefore be held against unwanted rotation in a storage position and also in a position in which it is suspended above a surface being cleaned.
The present invention relates to an automated massage apparatus (10) having a substantially horizontal bed (20) which provides a massage surface (12). A massage element or roller (14) can move relative to the massage surface to provide an automated massage to the whole or selected parts of the body of a user lying upon the bed.
This invention relates to a suction head (10) for a vacuum cleaner and method of operation. The suction head (10) has a bottom surface (26) and one or more floor-engaging parts (36) adjacent to the bottom surface (26), an opening (24) in the bottom surface (26) and a rotatable brush (30) located at the opening (24). The suction head (10) has a front end (16) and a rear end (18), the front end (16) having a recess (22) in communication with the opening (24). A movable strip (42) is located in the recess (22), the movable strip (42) being movable between a first position and a second position, the bottom edge of the movable strip 4(2) being closer to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) in its first position than in its second position. At least one first element (54) is connected to the movable strip (42) and is able to project to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36). At least one second element (56) is also connected to the movable strip (42), the second element(s) (56) being configured differently to the first element(s) (54), the second element(s) (56) being able to project to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) and being configured to move the movable strip (42) to a third position in use. The bottom edge of the movable strip (42) is closer to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) in its second position than in its third position. According to the method of operation, the movable strip (42) moves to its first position during backwards movement of the suction head (10) and to its third position during forwards movement of the suction head (10), the movable strip (42) moving to its third position in two stages.
This invention relates to a bagged vacuum cleaner, i.e. to a vacuum cleaner in which dirt and debris is collected in a disposable bag. The vacuum cleaner (10) has a body (12), the body having a dirt-collection chamber (26), a motor (14) and an impeller (16). The body also has an inlet duct (30) upstream of the dirt- collection chamber, the inlet duct being connected to an inlet tube (36) adapted to fit to an opening of the disposable bag. A wall (40) of the inlet duct adjacent to the inlet tube (36) is transparent so that a user can look through the wall and into the inlet tube to observe whether or not the bag is full.
The invention relates to a cleaning head (sometimes called a "suction head") for a vacuum cleaner, and in particular to a cleaning head having a motor to rotate a brush carried by the cleaning head. According to the invention there is provided a cleaning head (10) having a steering joint, the steering joint having a non- rotatable section (26) and a rotatable section (24) with a rotatable joint (20) between the non-rotatable section and the rotatable section. The cleaning head has a first holding region (52) which is engageable by a first part (50) of the rotatable section (24), the first holding region and the first part when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section. The cleaning head also has a second holding region (54) which is engageable by a second part (50) of the rotatable section (24), the second holding region and the second part when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section. The cleaning head can therefore be held against unwanted rotation in a storage position and also in a position in which it is suspended above a surface being cleaned.
The invention relates to a branch cutter (10), namely a motor-powered tool having a circular saw blade used for cutting tree branches and the like. The periphery of the saw blade is at least partially covered by a protective housing (24), the housing having a first opening (52) to expose a first portion of the periphery of the saw blade, and a second opening (54) to expose a second portion of the periphery of the saw blade. The provision of two housing openings exposing two portions of the periphery of the saw blade increases the utility and ease of use of the branch cutter.
This invention relates to a dirt-collection chamber (10) for a vacuum cleaner, and in particular a dirt-collection chamber (10) which is removable whereby the collected dirt can easily be disposed of. The dirt-collection chamber (10) has an air inlet (22) and an air outlet (62), a filter (60) between the air inlet (22) and the air outlet (62), and a disposal opening with an openable cover (16). The dirt-collection chamber (10) has a dirt-removal panel (40) in the chamber which is movable towards and away from the disposal opening to assist in the disposal of collected dirt and debris.
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SUCTION HEAD FOR A VACUUM CLEANER AND METHOD OF OPERATION
This invention relates to a suction head (10) for a vacuum cleaner and method of operation. The suction head (10) has a bottom surface (26) and one or more floor-engaging parts (36) adjacent to the bottom surface (26), an opening (24) in the bottom surface (26) and a rotatable brush (30) located at the opening (24). The suction head (10) has a front end (16) and a rear end (18), the front end (16) having a recess (22) in communication with the opening (24). A movable strip (42) is located in the recess (22), the movable strip (42) being movable between a first position and a second position, the bottom edge of the movable strip 4(2) being closer to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) in its first position than in its second position. At least one first element (54) is connected to the movable strip (42) and is able to project to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36). At least one second element (56) is also connected to the movable strip (42), the second element(s) (56) being configured differently to the first element(s) (54), the second element(s) (56) being able to project to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) and being configured to move the movable strip (42) to a third position in use. The bottom edge of the movable strip (42) is closer to the plane of the floor-engaging parts (36) in its second position than in its third position. According to the method of operation, the movable strip (42) moves to its first position during backwards movement of the suction head (10) and to its third position during forwards movement of the suction head (10), the movable strip (42) moving to its third position in two stages.
Electric apparatus for cleaning floors, vacuum cleaners,
electric floor sweepers, electric carpet sweepers, powered
floor sweepers, electric hand-held polishing apparatus;
electrically powered tools for use in gardens, electric
lawnmowers, electric lawn sweepers, cleaning machines for
gardens, powered garden trimmers, powered gardening
machines, electric hedge trimmers. Air conditioning apparatus; air cooling apparatus; electric
cooling fans.
This invention relates to an electric cycle, in particular an electric bicycle or e-bike (10). The e-bike has a frame (12), at least one wheel (20), the wheel being rotatably mounted to the frame, a set of pedals (22) mounted to the frame and connected to the wheel to drive the wheel to rotate. The e-bike also has a motor for the wheel, a controller (50) for the motor and a battery located in a battery housing (48; 148). A user interface (56; 156) for the controller is mounted to the battery housing.
This invention relates to a hand-held vacuum cleaner (10). The vacuum cleaner is expected to have particular utility for cleaning locations which are difficult to reach with a conventional vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner (10) has a body (12) with a substantially planar base (22) upon which the vacuum cleaner can rest when not in use, the body having a carrying handle (20), a motor (14) and an impeller (16) located within the body, the vacuum cleaner also having a collector (26, 126) and a battery pack (18), the battery pack providing at least a part of the base (22). The motor and the battery pack are located between the base and the collector so as to lower the center of gravity and make the vacuum cleaner more comfortable for use, especially over long periods. Ideally, the center of gravity is close to the carrying handle, and between the carrying handle and the nozzle so that the vacuum cleaner is slightly “nose heavy”.
This invention relates to a hand-held vacuum cleaner (10). The vacuum cleaner is expected to have particular utility for cleaning locations which are difficult to reach with a conventional vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner (10) has a body (12) with a substantially planar base (22) upon which the vacuum cleaner can rest when not in use, the body having a carrying handle (20), a motor (14) and an impeller (16) located within the body, the vacuum cleaner also having a collector (26, 126) and a battery pack (18), the battery pack providing at least a part of the base (22). The motor and the battery pack are located between the base and the collector so as to lower the centre of gravity and make the vacuum cleaner more comfortable for use, especially over long periods. Ideally, the centre of gravity is close to the carrying handle, and between the carrying handle and the nozzle so that the vacuum cleaner is slightly "nose heavy".
A vacuum cleaner is described, and in particular a battery-powered vacuum cleaner including a rotatable brush. The vacuum cleaner has a suction head adapted to be moved across a surface to be cleaned, the suction head having a leading end and a trailing end, the suction head having: a rotatable brush, the rotatable brush being located in a brush chamber at the leading end of the suction head, the brush chamber having an opening through which a part of the rotatable brush projects, the opening and the rotatable brush spanning substantially the full width of the suction head; suction means adapted to create a flow of air into the suction head during use; a dirt-collection chamber; a filter located downstream of the dirt-collection chamber; a primary air flow duct connecting the brush chamber to the dirt-collection chamber and through which air can flow into the dirt collection chamber during use, a secondary air flow duct connected to the dirt-collection chamber and through which air can flow into the dirt collection chamber during use, the secondary air flow duct comprising a length of hose terminating in an inlet nozzle.
A47L 5/30 - Aspirateurs à manche et buse fixés sur le corps, p. ex. aspirateurs à roues à manche de pilotage avec instruments entraînés détachant la poussière, p. ex. brosses tournantes
A47L 9/28 - Montage de l'équipement électrique, p. ex. adaptation ou fixation à l'aspirateurCommande des aspirateurs par des moyens électriques
A47L 5/32 - Aspirateurs à manche et buse fixés sur le corps, p. ex. aspirateurs à roues à manche de pilotage avec moyens de raccordement d'un tuyau souple
This invention relates to a vacuum cleaner (10), and in particular a vacuum cleaner (10) having a rotatable brush (24). The vacuum cleaner (10) has a travelling head (12) adapted to be moved across a surface to be cleaned, the travelling head (12) having a leading end (28) and a trailing end. The travelling head (12) has a rotatable brush (24), the rotatable brush (34) being located in a brush chamber (23) at the leading end of the travelling head (12), the brush chamber (34) having an opening (26) through which a part of the rotatable brush (24) projects, the opening (26) and the rotatable brush (24) spanning substantially the full width of the travelling head (12). The travelling head (12) also has an impeller (46), and a motor (34) for driving the rotatable brush (34) and the impeller (46). The travelling head (12) has a removable dirt-collection chamber (42) spanning substantially the full width of the travelling head, and a filter means (52) located between the dirt-collection chamber (42) and the impeller (46), the filter means (52) also spanning substantially the full width of the travelling head.
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A47L 9/04 - Buses avec brosses ou agitateurs commandés
A47L 9/14 - Sacs ou similairesFixation des sacs ou fermeture de ceux-ci
A47L 9/22 - Pièces d'assemblage des ailettes et du moteur
A47L 9/28 - Montage de l'équipement électrique, p. ex. adaptation ou fixation à l'aspirateurCommande des aspirateurs par des moyens électriques
This invention relates to a vacuum cleaner (10), and in particular a vacuum cleaner (10) having a rotatable brush (24). The vacuum cleaner (10) has a travelling head (12) adapted to be moved across a surface to be cleaned, the travelling head (12) having a leading end (28) and a trailing end. The travelling head (12) has a rotatable brush (24), the rotatable brush (34) being located in a brush chamber (23) at the leading end of the travelling head (12), the brush chamber (34) having an opening (26) through which a part of the rotatable brush (24) projects, the opening (26) and the rotatable brush (24) spanning substantially the full width of the travelling head (12). The travelling head (12) also has an impeller (46), and a motor (34) for driving the rotatable brush (34) and the impeller (46). The travelling head (12) has a removable dirt - collection chamber (42) spanning substantially the full width of the travelling head, and a filter means (52) located between the dirt - collection chamber (42) and the impeller (46), the filter means (52) also spanning substantially the full width of the travelling head.
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A47L 9/22 - Pièces d'assemblage des ailettes et du moteur
A47L 9/04 - Buses avec brosses ou agitateurs commandés
A surface cleaning apparatus with a removable compartment is provided that allows a dust cup in the removable compartment to be emptied while minimizing handling by the user. The removable compartment is removably secured within the surface cleaning apparatus. The removable compartment can be removed by activating a first trigger device. The dust cup can be emptied by activating a second trigger device.
A suction head for a vacuum cleaner comprises a hollow body including a pair of arms (1, 3) which diverge from predetermined region of the body at an acute angle. Each arm is formed with a channel (14) for the passage of air. An outlet opening (5) is located in the region of the body from which the arms diverge for the passage of air to a vacuum cleaner. A first continuous ground-engaging barrier (21) extends along the region of an inner edge (19) of one of the arms (1). A second continuous ground-engaging barrier (21) extends along the region of an inner edge (19) of the other of the arms (3). A gap (23) is formed between the first and second barriers (21) for the passage of relatively large particles of debris into the suction head.
electric apparatus for cleaning floors, namely, vacuum cleaners, * and * electric floor sweepers [, electric carpet sweepers, powered floor sweepers; electric hand-held polishing machines for floor and flat surfaces; electrically powered tools for use in gardens, namely, electric lawnmowers, electric lawn sweepers, garden cleaning machines for picking up leaves and litter, powered garden trimmers, and electric hedge trimmers ] [ air conditioning apparatus; electric cooling fans; air cooling apparatus, namely, evaporative air cooling units for domestic use; air cooling units employing ice for air cooling ]
Electric apparatus for cleaning floors, vacuum cleaners, electric floor sweepers, electric carpet sweepers, powered floor sweepers, electric hand-held polishing apparatus; electrically powered tools for use in gardens, electric lawnmowers, electric lawn sweepers, cleaning machines for gardens, powered garden trimmers, powered gardening machines, electric hedge trimmers. Air conditioning apparatus; air cooling apparatus; electric cooling fans.
