EP0839491B1 - Vacuum cleaner - Google Patents
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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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- A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing
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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
- A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
- A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
- A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
- A47L5/36—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
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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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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- the invention relates to a device for cleaning the soil according to the preamble of claim 1.
- vacuum cleaners which essentially consist of a suction device on the one mostly flexible designed with a suction nozzle Intake pipe is connected. With such vacuum cleaners is on suction pipe connection-side end of the housing Suction device attached a firm grip.
- the one made of injection molded Plastic-made over the contour of the case protruding handle is made of an upper and a lower one Half of the handle assembled.
- the upper half of the handle is in one-piece design with an upper housing half-shell and the lower handle in one piece with a lower housing half-shell.
- the Composite handle thus has a parting line.
- the Attach the handle near the intake manifold connection Carrying the suction device difficult or hindered. Another impairment of comfort is caused by the fact that the suction device when worn assumes an inclined position so that it can be used with great effort be kept a certain distance from the body got to.
- the handle protruding over the contour of the housing is a compact space-saving Housing design detrimental. In the one formed on the handle Separation joints also collect disadvantageously Contaminants that are difficult to remove.
- the object of the present invention is a handle assembly for a device according to the Specify the preamble of claim 1 with which the Device comfort improved and at the same time a compact design of the suction device can be achieved can.
- the first Handle on the top of the housing is arranged so that a middle grip section from a the focus of the Through the straight line through the suction device, whose location by cutting the large vertical plane of the Housing with a small one perpendicular to it Vertical plane is defined and the handle within the Housing contour lies.
- the first handle is advantageously parallel to the large one Arranged vertical plane of the housing.
- the size The vertical plane can be identical to the symmetry plane of the handle.
- the contour of the top of the first handle forms expediently a continuous continuation of the contour of the Housing top. Because the top of the first handle is up therefore not over the through the top of the housing predetermined contour rises, the housing can special be compact and space-saving.
- the first handle spans one in the top of the case formed first recessed grip. From a bank of the Grip to the opposite shore training the first grip provides a particularly good hold the same on the housing.
- a second handle is on provided on the intake pipe connection end of the device, which further facilitates the handling of the device.
- a second recessed grip from the Bottom of the housing in the direction of the top of the housing extend. To prevent the hand from slipping off the second handle can avoid an inwardly projecting on the trough side Grip bead on the handle.
- An advantageous embodiment in terms of production technology consists of an upper and a lower case lower, each made of injection molded plastic to produce the housing half-shell, the first Handle and the first recessed grip in one piece can be made with the upper housing half-shell.
- the second handle and the second recessed grip can also be used one-piece design with the lower housing half-shell be made.
- FIG. 1 it is a canister vacuum cleaner that is off a lower and an upper housing half-shell 1 and 2 manufactured housing 3, the lower Housing half-shell 1 with a circumferential bumper band 4 is provided.
- the lower Housing half-shell 1 with a circumferential bumper band 4 is provided.
- Are on the lower housing half-shell 1 also two rear wheels 5 and a nose wheel 6 attached.
- the upper half shell 2 is with a dust chamber cover 7 provided.
- 2 is on the upper housing shell a first handle 8 is formed, which is perpendicular to one through the center of gravity S of the suction device small vertical plane V1 over a recessed grip 9 extends.
- the small one standing perpendicular to the image plane Vertical plane V1 intersects with that through broken line indicated large vertical plane V2 in a straight line G through a central section 10 of the first handle 8 runs.
- a second handle 12 in one piece with the lower Housing half-shell 1 is provided.
- Below the second Handle 12 extends from a housing bottom GU in Direction to a housing top GO a second Grip recess 13.
- On the side facing the second grip recess 13 is an inward projecting grip 14 molded.
- the housing 1 there is a blower below the first handle 8 15 attached.
- a blower below the first handle 8 15 attached.
- a cable drum 17 and an electronic unit 18 added.
- the middle handle section 10 of the first handle 8 is located above the center of gravity S of the suction device, it does not set in when worn on the first handle 8 an inclined position. This will make handling the Device facilitated.
- the position of the handle allows in the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner the attachment of a Strap T directly on the handle.
- the Carrying strap simply wrapped around the handle and with a Buckle or a clip - not in the exemplary embodiment shown in more detail - connected.
- the vacuum cleaner can be adjusted in length to be carried on the shoulder of an operator.
- Conceivable is also that the shoulder strap is designed so that the Canister vacuum cleaner can be worn on the back.
- Fig. 3 shows the attachment of the riser T to two Fixed points F1, F2 which are at approximately the same distance from Center handle are arranged.
- the fixed points F1, F2 are in this case formed as slots that are bag-like in extend the upper part of the housing. Into these slots can fasteners attached to both ends of the Carrying strap T are attached and locked in place become. The locking can be done by resilient locking tongues, which are not shown in detail.
- the Snap tabs snap when fully inserted Fastening means with a projection provided thereon into the sections which are designed to engage behind sack-shaped slots. So that is a secure hold Fasteners guaranteed. By pushing back Latching springs against their spring force can Fasteners then released and out of the slots F1, F2 are pulled out.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Säubern des Bodens gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for cleaning the soil according to the preamble of claim 1.
Nach dem Stand der Technik sind Staubsauger bekannt, die im wesentlichen aus einer Saugeinrichtung bestehen, an der ein meist flexibel ausgebildetes mit einer Saugdüse versehenes Saugrohr angeschlossen ist. Bei solchen Staubsaugern ist am saugrohranschlußseitigen Ende des Gehäuses der Saugeinrichtung ein fester Griff angebracht.According to the prior art, vacuum cleaners are known which essentially consist of a suction device on the one mostly flexible designed with a suction nozzle Intake pipe is connected. With such vacuum cleaners is on suction pipe connection-side end of the housing Suction device attached a firm grip.
Da dieser Griff nicht von einer durch den Schwerpunkt der Saugeinrichtung verlaufenden Horizontalebene geschnitten wird, stellt sich die Saugeinrichtung beim Tragen in eine von der Lotrechten abweichende Schräglage, was das Tragen der Saugeinrichtung behindert. - Der aus spritzgegossenem Kunststoff hergestellte über die Kontur des Gehäuses hervorstehende Griff ist aus einer oberen und einer unteren Griffhälfte zusammengesetzt. Die obere Griffhälfte ist in einstückiger Ausbildung mit einer oberen Gehäusehalbschale und die untere Griffhälfte in einstückiger Ausbildung mit einer unteren Gehäusehalbschale hergestellt. Der zusammengesetzte Griff weist somit eine Trennfuge auf.Since this handle is not one by the center of gravity of the Suction device running horizontal plane cut the suction device turns into a when worn oblique position deviating from the vertical, what the wearing the suction device hindered. - The one made of injection molded Plastic-made over the contour of the case protruding handle is made of an upper and a lower one Half of the handle assembled. The upper half of the handle is in one-piece design with an upper housing half-shell and the lower handle in one piece with a lower housing half-shell. The Composite handle thus has a parting line.
Bei am Gehäuse angeschlossenem Saugrohr ist wegen der Anbringung des Griffs in der Nähe des Saugrohranschlusses ein Tragen der Saugeinrichtung erschwert oder behindert. Eine weitere Beeinträchtigung des Tragekomforts wird dadurch hervorgerufen, daß die Saugeinrichtung beim Tragen eine Schräglage einnimmt, so daß sie unter Kraftaufwand mit einem gewissen Abstand vom Körper entfernt gehalten werden muß. Der über die Kontur des Gehäuses hervorstehende Griff ist einer kompakten möglichst platzsparenden Gehäusegestaltung abträglich. In der am Griff gebildeten Trennfuge sammeln sich außerdem nachteiligerweise Verunreinigungen an, die schwer zu entfernen sind.When the intake manifold is connected to the housing, the Attach the handle near the intake manifold connection Carrying the suction device difficult or hindered. Another impairment of comfort is caused by the fact that the suction device when worn assumes an inclined position so that it can be used with great effort be kept a certain distance from the body got to. The handle protruding over the contour of the housing is a compact space-saving Housing design detrimental. In the one formed on the handle Separation joints also collect disadvantageously Contaminants that are difficult to remove.
Darüber hinaus ist ein Staubsauger gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 aus der EP O 681 806 A2 bekannt. Hierbei ist offenbart, daß auf der Staubsaugeroberseite ein ausklappbarer Handgriff angeordnet ist.It is also a vacuum cleaner according to the preamble of claim 1 from EP O 681 806 A2 known. It is disclosed that on the A fold-out handle is arranged on the top of the vacuum cleaner is.
Ein weiterer Stand der Technik ist in der deutschen Offenlegungsschrift 1 403 626 dokumentiert. Hierbei ist offenbart, dass ein Handgriff durch eine ausrollbare Schultertrageschlaufe ergänzt ist, wobei Handgriff und Schultertrageschlaufe dieselben Angriffspunkte am Staubsaugergehäuse aufweisen und welche außerhalb der Kontur des Gerätegehäuses angebracht sind.Another state of the art is in the German Laid-open document 1 403 626. Here is discloses that a handle can be rolled out Shoulder strap is added, with handle and Shoulder strap the same points of attack on Have vacuum cleaner housing and which outside of Contour of the device housing are attached.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Griffanordnung für eine Vorrichtung gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 anzugeben, mit welcher der Tragekomfort der Vorrichtung verbessert und gleichzeitig eine kompakte Bauweise der Saugeinrichtung erzielt werden kann.The object of the present invention is a handle assembly for a device according to the Specify the preamble of claim 1 with which the Device comfort improved and at the same time a compact design of the suction device can be achieved can.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1
gelöst. Zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben
sich aus den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 11. This object is achieved by the features of claim 1
solved. Appropriate developments of the invention result
themselves from the features of
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1
gelöst. Zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben
sich aus den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 11.This object is achieved by the features of claim 1
solved. Appropriate developments of the invention result
themselves from the features of
Nach Maßgabe der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der erste Griff an der Gehäuseoberseite so angeordnet ist, daß ein mittlerer Griffabschnitt von einer den Schwerpunkt der Saugeinrichtung durchlaufenden Gerade durchstoßen wird, deren Lage durch den Schnitt der großen Vertikalebene des Gehäuses mit einer dazu senkrecht stehenden kleinen Vertikalebene definiert ist und der Griff innerhalb der Gehäusekontur liegt. Dabei bildet die Oberseite des Griffes eine stetige Fortsetzung der Kontur der Gehäuseoberseite und überspannt eine in das Gehäuse eingelassene Griffmulde. - Die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung hat den Vorteil, daß die Vorrichtung ohne Behinderung durch ein daran angeschlossenes Saugrohr getragen werden kann, wobei sie im getragenen Zustand aufgrund der Griffanordnung oberhalb des Schwerpunkts keine Schräglage einnimmt, so daß der Tragekomfort verbessert ist.According to the invention it is provided that the first Handle on the top of the housing is arranged so that a middle grip section from a the focus of the Through the straight line through the suction device, whose location by cutting the large vertical plane of the Housing with a small one perpendicular to it Vertical plane is defined and the handle within the Housing contour lies. This forms the top of the handle a continuous continuation of the contour of the top of the housing and spans a recessed grip in the housing. - The arrangement according to the invention has the advantage that the Device without hindrance by one connected intake manifold can be worn, being when worn due to the handle arrangement above of the center of gravity is not inclined, so that the Comfort is improved.
Vorteilhafterweise ist der erste Griff parallel zur großen Vertikalebene des Gehäuses angeordnet. Die große Vertikalebene kann dabei identisch mit der Symmetrieebene des Griffs sein.The first handle is advantageously parallel to the large one Arranged vertical plane of the housing. The size The vertical plane can be identical to the symmetry plane of the handle.
Die Kontur der Oberseite des ersten Griffs bildet zweckmäßigerweise eine stetige Fortsetzung der Kontur der Gehäuseoberseite. Da die Oberseite des ersten Griffs sich demzufolge nicht über die durch die Gehäuseoberseite vorgegebene Kontur erhebt, kann das Gehäuse besonders kompakt und platzsparend gestaltet werden.The contour of the top of the first handle forms expediently a continuous continuation of the contour of the Housing top. Because the top of the first handle is up therefore not over the through the top of the housing predetermined contour rises, the housing can special be compact and space-saving.
Eine zweckmäßigerweise halbrunde Ausbildung der Unterseite des ersten Griffs trägt zu einer weiteren Erhöhung des Tragekomforts bei. Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung überspannt der erste Griff eine in der Gehäuseoberseite gebildete erste Griffmulde. Die von einem Ufer der Griffmulde zum gegenüberliegenden Ufer reichende Ausbildung des ersten Griffs bewirkt einen besonders guten Halt desselben am Gehäuse.An expedient semicircular design of the underside the first grip contributes to a further increase in the Comfort. According to a further embodiment The first handle spans one in the top of the case formed first recessed grip. From a bank of the Grip to the opposite shore training the first grip provides a particularly good hold the same on the housing.
Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist ein zweiter Griff am saugrohranschlußseitigen Ende der Vorrichtung vorgesehen, was die Handhabung der Vorrichtung weiter erleichtert. Dabei kann sich eine zweite Griffmulde von der Gehäuseunterseite in Richtung der Gehäuseoberseite erstrecken. Um ein Abrutschen der Hand vom zweiten Griff zu vermeiden, kann muldenseitig ein nach innen vorspringender Griffwulst am Griff angeformt sein.According to a further embodiment, a second handle is on provided on the intake pipe connection end of the device, which further facilitates the handling of the device. A second recessed grip from the Bottom of the housing in the direction of the top of the housing extend. To prevent the hand from slipping off the second handle can avoid an inwardly projecting on the trough side Grip bead on the handle.
Eine herstellungstechnisch vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung besteht darin, das Gehäuse aus einer oberen und einer unteren, jeweils aus spritzgegossenem Kunststoff hergestellten Gehäusehalbschale zu bilden, wobei der erste Griff und die erste Griffmulde in einstückiger Ausbildung mit der oberen Gehäusehalbschale hergestellt sein können. Auch der zweite Griff und die zweite Griffmulde können in einstückiger Ausbildung mit der unteren Gehäusehalbschale hergestellt sein.An advantageous embodiment in terms of production technology consists of an upper and a lower case lower, each made of injection molded plastic to produce the housing half-shell, the first Handle and the first recessed grip in one piece can be made with the upper housing half-shell. The second handle and the second recessed grip can also be used one-piece design with the lower housing half-shell be made.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der Figuren erläutert. Dabei zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine schematische Seitenansicht eines Bodenstaubsaugers,
- Fig. 2
- eine schematische Ansicht eines Bodenstaubsaugers mit einem am Griff befestigten Tragegurt und
- Fig. 3
- eine schematische Ansicht eines Bodenstaubsaugers mit einem am Gehäuse befestigten Tragegurt.
- Fig. 1
- a schematic side view of a vacuum cleaner,
- Fig. 2
- is a schematic view of a vacuum cleaner with a strap attached to the handle and
- Fig. 3
- a schematic view of a vacuum cleaner with a strap attached to the housing.
Bei dem in der Figur 1 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel
handelt es sich um einen Bodenstaubsauger, die'ein aus
einer unteren und einer oberen Gehäusehalbschale 1 und 2
hergestelltes Gehäuse 3 aufweist, wobei die untere
Gehäusehalbschale 1 mit einem umlaufenden Stoßband 4
versehen ist. An der unteren Gehäusehalbschale 1 sind
ferner zwei Heckräder 5 sowie ein Bugrad 6 angebracht.In the embodiment shown in Figure 1
it is a canister vacuum cleaner that is off
a lower and an upper housing half-
Die obere Gehäusehalbschale 2 ist mit einem Staubraumdeckel
7 versehen. Außerdem ist an der oberen Gehäusehalbschale 2
ein erster Griff 8 angeformt, der sich senkrecht zu einer
durch den Schwerpunkt S der Saugeinrichtung verlaufenden
kleinen Vertikalebene V1 über eine Griffmulde 9 hinweg
erstreckt. Die senkrecht zur Bildebene stehende kleine
Vertikalebene V1 schneidet sich mit der durch die
unterbrochene Linie angedeuteten großen Vertikalebene V2 in
einer Geraden G, die durch einen mittleren Abschnitt 10 des
ersten Griffs 8 verläuft.The
Am saugrohranschlußseitigen Ende 11 des Gehäuses 1 ist ein
zweiter Griff 12 in einstückiger Ausbildung mit der unteren
Gehäusehalbschale 1 vorgesehen. Unterhalb des zweiten
Griffs 12 erstreckt sich von einer Gehäuseunterseite GU in
Richtung zu einer Gehäuseoberseite GO eine zweite
Griffmulde 13. An der der zweiten Griffmulde 13 zugewandten
Innenseite des zweiten Griffs 12 ist ein nach innen
vorspringender Griffwulst 14 angeformt.At the intake
Im Gehäuse 1 ist unterhalb des ersten Griffs 8 ein Gebläse
15 befestigt. Außerdem sind im Gehäuse unterhalb einer in
der Nähe des ersten Griffs 8 angebrachten Schaltvorrichtung
16 eine Kabeltrommel 17 sowie eine elektronische Baueinheit
18 aufgenommen.In the housing 1 there is a blower below the
Da sich der mittlere Griffabschnitt 10 des ersten Griffs 8
oberhalb des Schwerpunkts S der Saugeinrichtung befindet,
stellt sich diese beim Tragen am ersten Griff 8 nicht in
eine Schräglage. Dadurch wird die Handhabung der
Vorrichtung erleichtert.Since the
Wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt ermöglicht die Lage des Griffes im Schwerpunkt des Bodenstaubsaugers die Befestigung eines Tragegurtes T unmittelbar am Griff. In diesem Fall wird der Tragegurt einfach um den Griff geschlungen und mit einer Schnalle oder einem Clip- im Ausführungsbeispiel nicht näher dargestellt- verbunden. Mit einem entsprechend längenmäßig angepaßten Tragegurt kann der Bodenstaubsauger an der Schulter einer Bedienperson getragen werden. Denkbar ist auch, daß der Tragegurt so ausgebildet wird, daß der Bodenstaubsauger am Rücken getragen werden kann.As shown in Fig. 2, the position of the handle allows in the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner the attachment of a Strap T directly on the handle. In this case the Carrying strap simply wrapped around the handle and with a Buckle or a clip - not in the exemplary embodiment shown in more detail - connected. With one accordingly The vacuum cleaner can be adjusted in length to be carried on the shoulder of an operator. Conceivable is also that the shoulder strap is designed so that the Canister vacuum cleaner can be worn on the back.
Fig. 3 zeigt die Befestigung des Tragegurtes T an zwei Fixpunkten F1, F2 die in etwa gleichem Abstand vom Mittelgriff angeordnet sind. Die Fixpunkte F1, F2 sind in diesem Fall als Schlitze ausgebildet, die sich sackartig in das Gehäuseoberteil hineinstrecken. In diese Schlitze' können Befestigungsmittel, die an den beiden Enden des Tragegurtes T angebracht sind eingesteckt und verrastet werden. Das Verrasten kann dabei durch federnde Rastzungen, die im einzelnen nicht dargestellt sind, erfolgen. Die Rastzungen schnappen bei vollständig eingestecktem Befestigungsmittel mit einem daran vorgesehenen Vorsprung in die abschnittsweise hintergriffig ausgebildeten sackförmigen Schlitze ein. Damit ist ein sicherer Halt der Befestigungsmittel gewährleistet. Durch Zurückdrücken von Rastfedern entgegen ihrer Federkraft können die Befestigungsmittel dann wieder gelöst und aus den Schlitzen F1, F2 herausgezogen werden.Fig. 3 shows the attachment of the riser T to two Fixed points F1, F2 which are at approximately the same distance from Center handle are arranged. The fixed points F1, F2 are in this case formed as slots that are bag-like in extend the upper part of the housing. Into these slots can fasteners attached to both ends of the Carrying strap T are attached and locked in place become. The locking can be done by resilient locking tongues, which are not shown in detail. The Snap tabs snap when fully inserted Fastening means with a projection provided thereon into the sections which are designed to engage behind sack-shaped slots. So that is a secure hold Fasteners guaranteed. By pushing back Latching springs against their spring force can Fasteners then released and out of the slots F1, F2 are pulled out.
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- Appliance for cleaning the floor, in particular vacuum cleaner, having a suction device, on whose housing (3) a first handle trough (9) and a first handle (8) are disposed on the housing upper face (GO), wherein a straight line (G) passing through the centre of gravity (S) of the suction device penetrates the central handle section (10), the position of this straight line being defined by the intersection of the large vertical plane (V2) of the housing (3) with a small vertical plane (V1) positioned perpendicular thereto, characterised in that the first handle (8) is disposed parallel to the large vertical plane (V2), in that the contour of the upper face of the first handle (8) is a constant continuation of the contour of the housing upper face (GO), and in that the first handle (8) spans the first handle trough (9).
- Appliance according to claim 1, wherein the underside of the first handle (8) is semi-circular.
- Appliance according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a second handle (12) is provided on the end (11) of the suction device associated with the suction tube connection.
- Appliance according to claim 3, wherein a second handle trough (13) is provided, which extends from the housing underside (GU) in the direction of the housing upper face (GO).
- Appliance according to claim 4, wherein a handle bead (14) is formed on the trough side.
- Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the housing (3) is formed of an upper (2) and a lower (1) housing half-shell manufactured respectively from injection-moulded plastics material.
- Appliance according to claim 6, wherein the first handle (8) and the first handle trough (9) are manufactured integrally with the upper housing half-shell (2).
- Appliance according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the second handle (12) and the second handle trough (13) are manufactured integrally with the lower housing half-shell (1).
- Appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a carrying strap (T) is fixed to the first handle (8).
- Appliance according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein fixing devices (F1, F2) are provided on the vacuum cleaner housing for a carrying strap (T) at a roughly equal distance from the first handle (8).
- Appliance according to claim 10, wherein the fixing devices (F1, F2) are let into the vacuum cleaner housing.
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| DE29618923U DE29618923U1 (en) | 1996-10-31 | 1996-10-31 | Floor cleaning device |
| DE29618923U | 1996-10-31 | ||
| DE19651024 | 1996-12-09 | ||
| DE19651024A DE19651024A1 (en) | 1996-10-31 | 1996-12-09 | vacuum cleaner |
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