CA2420497A1 - Vacuum cleaner having a plurality of power modes - Google Patents
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- CA2420497A1 CA2420497A1 CA002420497A CA2420497A CA2420497A1 CA 2420497 A1 CA2420497 A1 CA 2420497A1 CA 002420497 A CA002420497 A CA 002420497A CA 2420497 A CA2420497 A CA 2420497A CA 2420497 A1 CA2420497 A1 CA 2420497A1
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- 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
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- A47L9/2884—Details of arrangements of batteries or their installation
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- A47L9/2836—Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means characterised by the parts which are controlled
- A47L9/2842—Suction motors or blowers
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- 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
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- A47L9/2868—Arrangements for power supply of vacuum cleaners or the accessories thereof
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
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- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02P—CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
- H02P27/00—Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage
- H02P27/04—Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage
- H02P27/06—Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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- H05B39/047—Controlling the light-intensity of the source continuously with pulse width modulation from a DC power source
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
- H02J2207/00—Indexing scheme relating to details of circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
- H02J2207/20—Charging or discharging characterised by the power electronics converter
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
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- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
- Y02B40/00—Technologies aiming at improving the efficiency of home appliances, e.g. induction cooking or efficient technologies for refrigerators, freezers or dish washers
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Abstract
A vacuum cleaner has a plurality of operating modes is provided.
The vacuum cleaner includes a power control system having at least one sensor for automatically sensing a change in the operating mode of the vacuum cleaner and for generating a mode signal. A
microprocessor responsive to the mode signal is adapted to vary the power supply signal being supplied to the vacuum cleaner motor and fan assembly.
The vacuum cleaner includes a power control system having at least one sensor for automatically sensing a change in the operating mode of the vacuum cleaner and for generating a mode signal. A
microprocessor responsive to the mode signal is adapted to vary the power supply signal being supplied to the vacuum cleaner motor and fan assembly.
Claims (19)
1. A vacuum cleaner reconfigurable between at least two positions, the vacuum cleaner comprising:
(a) suction means for receiving power and producing a suction airflow during use of the vacuum cleaner; and, (b) sensor means for sensing a change in the position of the vacuum cleaner and altering the power provided to the suction means in response thereto.
(a) suction means for receiving power and producing a suction airflow during use of the vacuum cleaner; and, (b) sensor means for sensing a change in the position of the vacuum cleaner and altering the power provided to the suction means in response thereto.
2. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the sensor means includes a standby mode sensor for sensing a standby mode wherein a reduced power level is provided to the suction means in response thereto.
3. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claims 1 or 2 wherein the sensor means further includes a high flow mode sensor for sensing a high flow mode wherein an increased power level is provided to the suction means in response thereto.
4. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3 further comprising a rechargeable battery wherein the sensor means further includes a battery recharge mode sensor for sensing a battery recharge mode wherein a reduced power level is provided to the suction means in response thereto so that airflow is produced to cool the battery during recharge.
5. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3 further comprising a rechargeable battery wherein the sensor means further includes a battery recharge mode sensor for sensing a battery recharge mode wherein a reduced power level is provided to the suction means in response thereto so that airflow is produced to cool the battery during recharge.
6. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claims 1, 2, 4 or 5 wherein the sensor means includes a high flow mode sensor for sensing a high flow mode wherein an increased power level is provided to the suction means in response thereto.
7. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claims 1, 2, 3 or 6 further comprising a rechargeable battery wherein the sensor means includes a battery sensor for sensing a battery recharge mode wherein a reduced power level is provided to the suction means in response thereto so that airflow is produced to cool the battery during recharge.
8. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 wherein the vacuum cleaner is an upright vacuum cleaner having a cleaning head and an upper casing mounted thereon, the vacuum cleaner operating in a normal mode when the cleaning head is used to clean a surface, and the sensor means includes a high flow mode sensor for sensing a high flow mode when an auxiliary hose is in use and causing the suction means to produce an increased air flow through the vacuum cleaner.
9. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in any of claims 1 - 8 further comprising processor means responsive to a mode signal produced by the sensor means and adapted to vary a power supply signal provided to the suction means.
10. A vacuum cleaner reconfigurable between at least two positions, the vacuum cleaner comprising:
(a) at least one motor and fan assembly for receiving power and producing an airflow during use of the vacuum cleaner; and, (b) at least one sensor adapted to sense a change in the position of the vacuum cleaner and to alter the power provided to the at least one motor and fan assembly in response thereto.
(a) at least one motor and fan assembly for receiving power and producing an airflow during use of the vacuum cleaner; and, (b) at least one sensor adapted to sense a change in the position of the vacuum cleaner and to alter the power provided to the at least one motor and fan assembly in response thereto.
11. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10 wherein the vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaning head and a main casing pivotally connected to the cleaning head, the at least one sensor being adapted to sense when the main casing is positioned generally vertically above the cleaning head.
12. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10 wherein the vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaning head, a main casing pivotally connected to the cleaning head and an auxiliary hose, the at least one sensor being adapted to sense when the main casing is positioned generally vertically above the cleaning head and the vacuum cleaner is configured such that the auxiliary hose is in airflow communication with the motor and fan assembly, whereby the power provided to the at least one motor and fan assembly is increased.
13. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10 wherein the vacuum cleaner is an upright vacuum cleaner, the upright vacuum cleaner further includes an auxiliary hose connectable in airflow communication with the motor and fan member assembly, and a high flow mode sensor for sensing when the auxiliary hose is in use.
14. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 13 further including a receptacle for releasably receiving the auxiliary cleaning hose, the high flow mode sensor being provided proximate the receptacle for sensing when the auxiliary cleaning hose is released from the receptacle.
15. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10 further comprising at least one power supply for generating the power.
16. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 15 wherein the at least one power supply comprises a rechargeable battery.
17. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 16 wherein the at least one sensor is adapted to sense when the vacuum cleaner is in battery recharge mode.
18. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 16 further comprising an auxiliary motor and fan assembly, the auxiliary motor and fan assembly being located proximate to the battery and being connectable to a power source, the at least one sensor being adapted to sense when the vacuum cleaner is in battery recharge mode and being adapted to turn on the auxiliary motor and fan assembly so as to cool the battery during recharge.
19. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 10 further comprising a controller responsive to a mode signal produced by the at least one sensor and adapted to vary a power supply signal delivered to the at least one motor and fan assembly.
Priority Applications (1)
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CA2420497A CA2420497C (en) | 2000-04-20 | 2000-04-20 | Vacuum cleaner having a plurality of power modes |
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CA2306531A CA2306531C (en) | 1999-10-15 | 2000-04-20 | Method and apparatus for delivering power to mechanical or electrical system |
CA2420497A CA2420497C (en) | 2000-04-20 | 2000-04-20 | Vacuum cleaner having a plurality of power modes |
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CA2306531A Division CA2306531C (en) | 1999-10-15 | 2000-04-20 | Method and apparatus for delivering power to mechanical or electrical system |
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