EP1814430B1 - Hand-operated adjustable vacuum nozzle - Google Patents

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EP1814430B1
EP1814430B1 EP05810964A EP05810964A EP1814430B1 EP 1814430 B1 EP1814430 B1 EP 1814430B1 EP 05810964 A EP05810964 A EP 05810964A EP 05810964 A EP05810964 A EP 05810964A EP 1814430 B1 EP1814430 B1 EP 1814430B1
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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
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • 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
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • A47L9/06—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • 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
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • A47L9/06—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • A47L9/0606—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like rigidly anchored brushes, combs, lips or pads
    • A47L9/0613—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like rigidly anchored brushes, combs, lips or pads with means specially adapted for picking up threads, hair or the like, e.g. brushes, combs, lint pickers or bristles pads
    • 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
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • A47L9/06—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • A47L9/0673—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like with removable brushes, combs, lips or pads

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  • the invention relates to a hand-held suction nozzle for connection to a vacuum cleaner, in particular electric vacuum cleaner, with a tube-like nozzle portion about to eye eyes.
  • Suction nozzles of the type in question are known. These are used, for example, in the form of crevice nozzles for cleaning upholstery, for example. These suction nozzles are directly connected to the vacuum cleaner or with the interposition of a suction tube or suction hose. For suction processing of overground surfaces, such as padding surfaces or for dust cleaning of furniture or the like, the hand-held suction nozzle is exchangeable for a correspondingly shaped surface or suction nozzle.
  • a suction nozzle according to the preamble of Ansprunchs 1 is known from US 5 502 870 A known.
  • a technical problem of the invention is considered to improve a hand-held suction nozzle of the type in question in particular handling technology on.
  • the tubular nozzle section has a longitudinal separation to form two relatively rotatable nozzle sections, for converting a tubular crevice nozzle in a surface nozzle.
  • the user is given a suction nozzle to the hand, which offers both the properties of a crevice nozzle, for example, for suction cleaning of upholstery joints or the like, as well as the benefits of a surface nozzle for oversoil suction processing. The user is no longer forced to change the nozzle, which also requires the constant availability of the second nozzle.
  • the user can in the simplest way by the intended Longitudinal separation of the tubular nozzle portion to convert the tubular crevice nozzle by pivoting the semi-tubular nozzle sections formed automatically into a surface nozzle.
  • the inventive design proves to be advantageous, since in this case a frequent change between crevice nozzle and surface nozzle is particularly required.
  • the proposed hand-held suction nozzle is to be used in three configurations. So first as a conventional tubular crevice nozzle. Second, by pivoting the semi-tubular nozzle sections as a surface nozzle and beyond by advancing the stored bristles on the front nozzle edge addition as a suction brush nozzle. The latter configuration is preferably accessible from the configuration of the crevice nozzle.
  • the pivoting nozzle sections can be opened up to a 180 ° -Spr Son Geb, to achieve a maximum achievable only by pivoting the semi-tubular nozzle sections suction surface.
  • the semi-tubular nozzle sections in this case form a suction orifice extending approximately transversely to the suction nozzle in the usual way, wherein the peripheral edges of the pivotable nozzle sections facing each other in the crevice nozzle configuration and more preferably close to each other in the surface nozzle configuration in conjunction with the surface to be cleaned, form, for example, with the pad to be cleaned, the edge seal of the Saugmundes formed.
  • the transition from the tubular nozzle portion to the pivotable nozzle portions is preferably formed by an elastic cover.
  • the elastic cover may, for example, be a bellows-type plastic or rubber grommet.
  • the various positions of the pivotable nozzle sections and / or the bristles are adjustable by a push handle which is guided on the tubular nozzle section. By means of this push handle, which is more preferably displaceable in the axial extension of the suction nozzle, in particular in the axial extension of the tubular nozzle portion, the desired configuration of the suction nozzle is manually adjustable.
  • a middle basic position of the push handle out which basic position preferably corresponds to the configuration crevice nozzle
  • the method of the pivotable nozzle sections in their respective position and / or the method of bristles can be carried out by an electric motor, for which purpose a pushbutton or switch is more preferably placed in the region of the already manually guided suction nozzle section.
  • the pivoting of the nozzle sections takes place by means of an electric motor acting on one or both nozzle sections.
  • the displacement of the bristles approximately in the axial extension of the suction nozzle or of the suction channel can be effected by a separate electric motor. More preferably, it is provided that the pivotable nozzle sections are in extended bristles in a slight spread position. This spread is in this case about 5 ° to 90 °, preferably 15 ° to 45 °. It adjusts accordingly a suction mouth, which approximately corresponds to the crevice nozzle in the configuration, however, wherein the advanced bristles protrude beyond the front nozzle edge or on the suction mouth addition.
  • the proposed Suction nozzle can be formed strictly straight in the longitudinal direction.
  • the suction nozzle in the longitudinal direction in particular in the non-variable, tubular nozzle portion, which is also taken at the same time usually also by the hand of the user to design arcuate.
  • the pivotable nozzle sections can be further biased by a spring element in a preferred basic position, such as in the basic position crevice nozzle configuration.
  • the basic position can also be the surface nozzle configuration. At least one further to be approached from the basic position configuration is formed according to preferred latching or latching.
  • FIG. 1 Shown and described is first with reference to FIG. 1 a hand-held suction nozzle 1, which is connected via a suction hose 2 to a running as a bottom unit vacuum cleaner 3 in terms of flow.
  • connection of the suction nozzle 1 to the suction hose 2 is carried out in a conventional manner, for which purpose the suction nozzle 1 a non-illustrated, penetrated by the suction channel 4 plug-in section 5, which can be latched into the corresponding socket 6 of the suction hose 2.
  • the suction nozzle 1 has a handle portion 7 and a subsequent tubular nozzle portion 8.
  • the latter and the handle portion 7 are centrally penetrated by the suction channel 4, which terminates at the plug portion 5 facing away from the end of the nozzle portion 8 in a variable nozzle mouth 9.
  • the tubular nozzle portion 8 has in the region of its free end to a longitudinal separation, to form two equal, in a normal position according to FIG. 1
  • the tube-like nozzle sections 10 are pivotable about a transversely directed to the longitudinal extent of the suction nozzle 1 axis x, so from the tube-like crevice nozzle configuration according to the representations in the FIGS. 1 . 2 and 5 in a 180 ° -sp Son ein for forming a surface nozzle according to the representations in the FIGS. 4 and 6 ,
  • the remaining between the handle portion 7 and the pivotal nozzle portions 10 nozzle portion 8 is rigid and takes in the in the FIGS. 1 to 7 illustrated first embodiment of a push handle 11, by means of which the various configurations of the suction nozzle 1 can be selected.
  • FIGS. 5 to 7 show schematically the mechanics of the first embodiment for setting the desired nozzle configuration.
  • the two pivotable nozzle sections 10 are mounted pivotably on pins 13 supported on the rigid nozzle section 8. These pins 13 form each pivot axes x out.
  • the spigots 13 comprehensive end portions of the nozzle sections 10 are formed in a circular segment.
  • the mutually facing edge edges of the pivotable nozzle sections 10 are each provided with a sprocket portion 14. These comb each other.
  • a radially projecting from the pivot axis x lever 15 is rotatably formed, on which in the illustrated embodiment, a tension member in the form of a pull cable 16 engages. This is at the other end connected to the guided on the tubular nozzle portion 8 push handle 11, this with the interposition of pulleys 17.
  • a delta rope may be provided which acts uniformly, simultaneously on both pivotable nozzle sections 10. Such solutions are known for example from the automotive field, so on in motor vehicle hand brakes. In such a solution, the sprocket portions 14 can be omitted.
  • FIG. 5 illustrated basic position of the pivotable nozzle sections 10 is stop limited.
  • the lever 15 is supported on a stop dome 18 connected to the tubular nozzle section 8.
  • this basic position is spring-loaded, for which purpose a leg spring acting on the lever 15 in the direction of the stop pin 18 is provided.
  • the transition from the tubular nozzle section 8 to the pivotable nozzle sections 10 is formed by an elastic cover 20 in the form of a bellows. As a result, the construction elements are covered. Next adjusting radial openings are sealed in the various positions of the pivotable nozzle sections 10, so that during operation no suction power negatively influencing secondary air can be sucked.
  • the concentric with the suction channel 4 arranged bristles 12 are placed. These are rearward, that is mounted in the direction of the plug-in receptacle on a tubular support 21 in axial extension to this.
  • This bristle carrier 21 is like the pull cable 16 connected to the push handle 11, so that a displacement of the push handle 11 at the same time brings a shift of the bristle carrier 21 and the bristles 12 with it.
  • FIG. 7 shown suction brush configuration reachable. This is done by advancing the push handle 11 in the direction of the free end of the suction nozzle 1, wherein first the bristles 12 are deflected radially inwards by the nozzle nozzle 9 towards pointed nozzle-shaped walls, then the nach Wegende rigid bristle carrier 21, the pivotable nozzle sections 10 through inner wall loading urges outwards, so that the bristles 12 can escape beyond the front nozzle edge addition.
  • the nozzle sections 10 are supported with their inner walls circumferentially on the bristle carrier 21, this spring-loaded due to the restoring force of the tensioned leg spring 19.
  • FIGS. 8 to 13 show the suction nozzle 1 according to the invention in an alternative embodiment.
  • the method of the pivotable nozzle sections 10 and the method of the bristles 12 follows electromotive.
  • a switch 22 is provided in the region of the handle portion 7, via which the individual configurations can be selected.
  • two electric motors 23 and 24 are provided for pivotal displacement of the nozzle sections 10 and the axial displacement of the bristles 12.
  • the electric motor 23 is activated via the switch 22, via which a designated pull cable 16 is tightened.
  • the latter acts similar to the embodiment described above via a lever 15 on the nozzle sections 10, for pivoting the same in a 180 ° -sp Dahl.
  • the found surface nozzle position is fixed by latching the electric motor 23.
  • the return to the crevice configuration is supported by a corresponding attacking leg spring 19.
  • a slight swiveling of the nozzle sections 10 into a 30 ° spread position is initially achieved via the electric motor 23, whereupon the bristles 12 together with the bristle carrier 21 in the axial direction of the suction nozzle 1 extend beyond the nozzle mouth 9 by means of the electric motor 24 be relocated.
  • a spindle drive acting on the bristle carrier 21 via the electric motor 24 may be provided.
  • the power supply of the electric motors 23 and 24 via a common device interface in the socket 6, according to the electric motors 23 and 24 are supplied via the vacuum cleaner 3.
  • the inventive design a hand-held suction nozzle 1 is created, which can be changed quickly with simple manipulation in their configuration.
  • no complicated replacement of several suction nozzles to be entrained is necessary.
  • the one or the other desired configuration can be brought about quickly and safely by pressing a button or slide shift, this continues with conventional one-handed operation of the suction nozzle. 1

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The nozzle has a tube-like nozzle section (8) with a slitter in areas of its free ends to form half tubular nozzle sections (10) that are swiveled relative to one another to change a tube-like joint nozzle to a surface nozzle. Bristles are displaceably arranged in the suction nozzle. The sections (10) are opened up to 180 degrees in a spreading position. Conversion of the section (8) to the sections (10) is formed by a flexible cover.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine handgeführte Saugdüse zum Anschluss an einen Staubsauger, insbesondere Elektro-Staubsauger, mit einem rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt etwa zum Fugensaugen.The invention relates to a hand-held suction nozzle for connection to a vacuum cleaner, in particular electric vacuum cleaner, with a tube-like nozzle portion about to eye eyes.

Saugdüsen der in Rede stehenden Art sind bekannt. Diese finden beispielsweise Verwendung in Form von Fugendüsen zur Reinigung von beispielsweise Polstern. Diese Saugdüsen sind unmittelbar an den Staubsauger oder auch unter Zwischenschaltung eines Saugrohres oder Saugschlauches anschließbar. Zur Saugbearbeitung von Überbodenflächen, so beispielsweise von Polsterflächen oder auch zur Staubreinigung von Möbeln oder dergleichen ist die handgeführte Saugdüse gegen eine entsprechend ausgeformte Flächen- oder Saugpinsel-Düse austauschbar.Suction nozzles of the type in question are known. These are used, for example, in the form of crevice nozzles for cleaning upholstery, for example. These suction nozzles are directly connected to the vacuum cleaner or with the interposition of a suction tube or suction hose. For suction processing of overground surfaces, such as padding surfaces or for dust cleaning of furniture or the like, the hand-held suction nozzle is exchangeable for a correspondingly shaped surface or suction nozzle.

Eine Saugdüse gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Ansprunchs 1 ist aus der US 5 502 870 A bekannt.A suction nozzle according to the preamble of Ansprunchs 1 is known from US 5 502 870 A known.

Im Hinblick auf den zuvor beschriebenen Stand der Technik wird eine technische Problematik der Erfindung dahin gesehen, eine handgeführte Saugdüse der in Rede stehenden Art insbesondere handhabungstechnisch weiter zu verbessern.In view of the above-described prior art, a technical problem of the invention is considered to improve a hand-held suction nozzle of the type in question in particular handling technology on.

Diese Problematik ist zunächst und im Wesentlichen durch den Gegenstand des Anspruches 1 gelöst, wobei darauf abgestellt ist, dass der rohrartige Düsenabschnitt eine Längstrennung unter Ausbildung zweier relativ zueinander schwenkbarer Düsenabschnitte aufweist, zur Umwandlung einer rohrartigen Fugendüse in eine Flächendüse. Zufolge dieser erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung ist dem Benutzer eine Saugdüse an die Hand gegeben, welche sowohl die Eigenschaften einer Fugendüse beispielsweise zur Saugreinigung von Polsterfugen oder dergleichen als auch die Vorteile einer Flächendüse zur Überbodensaugbearbeitung bietet. Der Benutzer ist nicht mehr gezwungen, die Düse zu wechseln, was entsprechend auch die stete Bereithaltung der zweiten Düse verlangt. Vielmehr kann der Benutzer in einfachster Weise durch die vorgesehene Längstrennung des rohrartigen Düsenabschnitts die rohrartige Fugendüse durch Aufschwenken der gebildeten halbrohrförmigen Düsenabschnitte selbsttätig in eine Flächendüse wandeln. Besonders bei der Saugbearbeitung von Polstern erweist sich die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung als vorteilhaft, da besonders hierbei ein häufiger Wechsel zwischen Fugendüse und Flächendüse erforderlich ist.This problem is initially and essentially solved by the subject matter of claim 1, wherein it is pointed out that the tubular nozzle section has a longitudinal separation to form two relatively rotatable nozzle sections, for converting a tubular crevice nozzle in a surface nozzle. According to this embodiment of the invention, the user is given a suction nozzle to the hand, which offers both the properties of a crevice nozzle, for example, for suction cleaning of upholstery joints or the like, as well as the benefits of a surface nozzle for oversoil suction processing. The user is no longer forced to change the nozzle, which also requires the constant availability of the second nozzle. Rather, the user can in the simplest way by the intended Longitudinal separation of the tubular nozzle portion to convert the tubular crevice nozzle by pivoting the semi-tubular nozzle sections formed automatically into a surface nozzle. Especially in the suction processing of upholstery, the inventive design proves to be advantageous, since in this case a frequent change between crevice nozzle and surface nozzle is particularly required.

Als weitere wesentliche Erleichterung der Saugarbeit für den Benutzer erweist sich eine erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung, bei welcher in der Saugdüse Borsten verschiebbar angeordnet sind, die jedenfalls in der Konfiguration Fugendüse bis über den vorderen Düsenrand hinaus verschiebbar sind. Zufolge dieser Ausgestaltung ist die vorgeschlagene handgeführte Saugdüse in drei Konfigurationen zu nutzen. So zunächst als übliche rohrartige Fugendüse. Zum Zweiten durch Aufschwenken der halbrohrförmigen Düsenabschnitte als Flächendüse und darüber hinaus durch Vorverlagerung der bevorrateten Borsten über den vorderen Düsenrand hinaus als Saugpinsel-Düse. Letztere Konfiguration ist bevorzugt aus der Konfiguration Fugendüse heraus erreichbar. Als handhabungstechnisch günstig erweist sich eine Ausgestaltung, bei welcher die schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte bis in eine 180°-Spreizstellung aufgeklappt werden können, zur Erzielung einer nur durch Aufschwenken der halbrohrförmigen Düsenabschnitte größtmöglich erreichbaren Saugfläche. Die halbrohrförmigen Düsenabschnitte formen hierbei einen etwa quer zum die Saugdüse in üblicher Weise durchsetzenden Saugkanal verlaufenden Saugmund, wobei die in der Konfiguration Fugendüse aufeinander zu weisenden und weiter bevorzugt dicht aneinander liegenden Randkanten der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte in der Konfiguration Flächendüse in Verbindung mit der zu reinigenden Oberfläche, beispielsweise mit dem zu reinigenden Polster die randseitige Abdichtung des gebildeten Saugmundes bilden. Der Übergang von dem rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt zu den schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitten ist bevorzugt durch eine elastische Abdeckung gebildet. Durch die in diesem Übergangsbereich gebildeten Freischnitte zur Gewährleistung der Verschwenkbarkeit der Düsenabschnitte kann zufolge der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung einer Abdeckung keine Nebenluft angesogen werden. Der gesamte Saugluftstrom tritt im Betrieb der Saugdüse nur durch den jeweils ausgeformten Saugmund. Die elastische Abdeckung kann bspw. eine faltenbalgartige Kunststoff- oder Gummitülle sein. Die verschiedenen Stellungen der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte und/oder der Borsten sind durch einen Schiebegriff, der auf dem rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt geführt ist, einstellbar. Mittels dieses Schiebegriffes, welcher weiter bevorzugt in Axialerstreckung der Saugdüse, insbesondere in Axialerstreckung des rohrartigen Düsenabschnitts verlagerbar ist, ist händisch die gewünschte Konfiguration der Saugdüse einstellbar. So kann beispielsweise aus einer mittleren Grundstellung des Schiebegriffes heraus, welche Grundstellung bevorzugt der Konfiguration Fugendüse entspricht, durch Vorverlagerung des Schiebegriffes in Richtung auf den Düsenmund die Konfiguration Saugpinsel-Düse, hingegen durch Rückverlagerung des Schiebegriffes ein Aufspreizen der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte zur Erlangung der Flächendüsen-Konfiguration erreicht werden. Alternativ kann das Verfahren der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitten in ihre jeweilige Stellung und/oder das Verfahren der Borsten elektromotorisch erfolgen, wozu weiter bevorzugt im Bereich des ohnehin handgeführten Saugdüsenabschnittes ein Taster oder Schalter platziert ist. Die Verschwenkung der Düsenabschnitte erfolgt mittels eines an einen oder beide Düsenabschnitte angreifenden Elektromotors. Die Verlagerung der Borsten etwa in Axialerstreckung der Saugdüse bzw. des Saugkanals kann durch einen gesonderten Elektromotor erfolgen. Weiter bevorzugt ist vorgesehen, dass die schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte bei ausgefahrenen Borsten sich in einer leichten Spreizstellung befinden. Diese Spreizstellung beträgt hierbei etwa 5° bis 90°, bevorzugt 15° bis 45°. Es stellt sich entsprechend ein Saugmund ein, welcher annähernd dem in der Konfiguration Fugendüse entspricht, wobei jedoch die vorgeschobenen Borsten über den vorderen Düsenrand bzw. über den Saugmund hinaus vorstehen. Die vorgeschlagene Saugdüse kann in Längserstreckung streng geradlinig ausgeformt sein. Alternativ besteht auch die Möglichkeit, die Saugdüse in Längserstreckung insbesondere in dem nicht veränderbaren, rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt, welcher zugleich in der Regel auch durch die Hand des Benutzers ergriffen wird, bogenförmig auszugestalten. Die schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte können weiter über ein Federelement in eine bevorzugte Grundstellung vorgespannt sein, so beispielsweise in die Grundstellung Fugendüsen-Konfiguration. Alternativ kann auch die Grundstellung auch die Flächendüsen-Konfiguration sein. Mindestens eine weitere aus der Grundstellung anzufahrende Konfiguration ist entsprechend bevorzugt selbsthaltend oder rastend ausgeformt.As a further significant facilitation of the suction work for the user proves an embodiment of the invention, in which bristles are slidably disposed in the suction nozzle, which are in any case slidable in the configuration crevice nozzle over the front nozzle edge addition. According to this embodiment, the proposed hand-held suction nozzle is to be used in three configurations. So first as a conventional tubular crevice nozzle. Second, by pivoting the semi-tubular nozzle sections as a surface nozzle and beyond by advancing the stored bristles on the front nozzle edge addition as a suction brush nozzle. The latter configuration is preferably accessible from the configuration of the crevice nozzle. As handling technology favorable proves to be an embodiment in which the pivoting nozzle sections can be opened up to a 180 ° -Sprreizstellung, to achieve a maximum achievable only by pivoting the semi-tubular nozzle sections suction surface. The semi-tubular nozzle sections in this case form a suction orifice extending approximately transversely to the suction nozzle in the usual way, wherein the peripheral edges of the pivotable nozzle sections facing each other in the crevice nozzle configuration and more preferably close to each other in the surface nozzle configuration in conjunction with the surface to be cleaned, form, for example, with the pad to be cleaned, the edge seal of the Saugmundes formed. The transition from the tubular nozzle portion to the pivotable nozzle portions is preferably formed by an elastic cover. Due to the free cuts formed in this transition region to ensure the pivotability of the nozzle sections can be sucked according to the inventive arrangement of a cover no secondary air. The entire suction air flow occurs during operation of the suction nozzle only through the respective molded suction mouth. The elastic cover may, for example, be a bellows-type plastic or rubber grommet. The various positions of the pivotable nozzle sections and / or the bristles are adjustable by a push handle which is guided on the tubular nozzle section. By means of this push handle, which is more preferably displaceable in the axial extension of the suction nozzle, in particular in the axial extension of the tubular nozzle portion, the desired configuration of the suction nozzle is manually adjustable. Thus, for example, from a middle basic position of the push handle out, which basic position preferably corresponds to the configuration crevice nozzle, by forward displacement of the push handle towards the nozzle mouth the configuration suction nozzle, however, by repositioning the push handle spreading the pivoting nozzle sections to obtain the surface nozzle configuration be achieved. Alternatively, the method of the pivotable nozzle sections in their respective position and / or the method of bristles can be carried out by an electric motor, for which purpose a pushbutton or switch is more preferably placed in the region of the already manually guided suction nozzle section. The pivoting of the nozzle sections takes place by means of an electric motor acting on one or both nozzle sections. The displacement of the bristles approximately in the axial extension of the suction nozzle or of the suction channel can be effected by a separate electric motor. More preferably, it is provided that the pivotable nozzle sections are in extended bristles in a slight spread position. This spread is in this case about 5 ° to 90 °, preferably 15 ° to 45 °. It adjusts accordingly a suction mouth, which approximately corresponds to the crevice nozzle in the configuration, however, wherein the advanced bristles protrude beyond the front nozzle edge or on the suction mouth addition. The proposed Suction nozzle can be formed strictly straight in the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, it is also possible, the suction nozzle in the longitudinal direction, in particular in the non-variable, tubular nozzle portion, which is also taken at the same time usually also by the hand of the user to design arcuate. The pivotable nozzle sections can be further biased by a spring element in a preferred basic position, such as in the basic position crevice nozzle configuration. Alternatively, the basic position can also be the surface nozzle configuration. At least one further to be approached from the basic position configuration is formed according to preferred latching or latching.

Nachstehend ist die Erfindung anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung, welche lediglich zwei Ausführungsbeispiele darstellt, näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
in perspektivischer Darstellung einen Staubsauger mit einer erfin- dungsgemäßen Saugdüse in einer ersten Ausführungsform;
Fig. 2
die Saugdüse in einer perspektivischen Einzeldarstellung in einer Fugendüsen-Konfiguration;
Fig. 3
eine der Fig. 2 entsprechende perspektivische Darstellung, jedoch die Saugpinsel-Konfiguration betreffend;
Fig. 4
die Saugdüse in perspektivischer Einzeldarstellung in der Konfigura- tion Flächendüse;
Fig. 5
einen schematischen Längsschnitt durch die Saugdüse der ersten Ausführungsform in der Stellung Fugendüse;
Fig. 6
eine der Fig. 5 entsprechende Schnittdarstellung, jedoch die Konfigu- ration Flächendüse betreffend;
Fig. 7
die Schnittdarstellung in der Konfiguration Saugpinsel;
Fig. 8
in einer zweiten Ausführungsform die Saugdüse in einer schemati- schen Perspektivdarstellung, die Fugendüsen-Konfiguration betref- fend;
Fig. 9
eine der Fig. 8 entsprechende Darstellung, jedoch in der Saugpinsel- Konfiguration;
Fig. 10
die perspektivische Darstellung der Saugdüse in der Stellung Flä- chendüse;
Fig. 11
einen schematischen Längsschnitt durch die Saugdüse der zweiten Ausführungsform in der Fugendüsen-Konfiguration;
Fig.12
eine der Fig. 11 entsprechende Längsschnittdarstellung, jedoch in der Flächendüsen-Konfiguration und
Fig. 13
die Saugpinsel-Konfiguration in einer schematischen Längsschnitt- darstellung.
The invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrates only two embodiments, explained in more detail. It shows:
Fig. 1
in a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner with a suction nozzle according to the invention in a first embodiment;
Fig. 2
the suction nozzle in a perspective single view in a crevice configuration;
Fig. 3
one of the Fig. 2 corresponding perspective view, however, concerning the suction brush configuration;
Fig. 4
the suction nozzle in a perspective detail view in the configuration of the flat nozzle;
Fig. 5
a schematic longitudinal section through the suction nozzle of the first embodiment in the position crevice nozzle;
Fig. 6
one of the Fig. 5 Corresponding sectional view, but concerning the configuration of the flat nozzle;
Fig. 7
the sectional view in the configuration suction brush;
Fig. 8
in a second embodiment, the suction nozzle in a schematic perspective view, the crevice nozzle configuration concerning;
Fig. 9
one of the Fig. 8 corresponding representation, but in the Saugpinsel- configuration;
Fig. 10
the perspective view of the suction nozzle in the position floor nozzle;
Fig. 11
a schematic longitudinal section through the suction nozzle of the second embodiment in the crevice configuration;
Figure 12
one of the Fig. 11 corresponding longitudinal section, but in the surface nozzle configuration and
Fig. 13
the suction brush configuration in a schematic longitudinal section.

Dargestellt und beschrieben ist zunächst mit Bezug zu Figur 1 eine handgeführte Saugdüse 1, welche über einen Saugschlauch 2 an einen als Bodengerät ausgeführten Staubsauger 3 strömungsmäßig angeschlossen ist.Shown and described is first with reference to FIG. 1 a hand-held suction nozzle 1, which is connected via a suction hose 2 to a running as a bottom unit vacuum cleaner 3 in terms of flow.

Der Anschluss der Saugdüse 1 an den Saugschlauch 2 erfolgt in üblicher Weise, wozu die Saugdüse 1 einen nicht näher dargestellten, vom Saugkanal 4 durchsetzten Steckabschnitt 5 aufweist, welcher in die entsprechende Steckaufnahme 6 des Saugschlauches 2 einrastbar ist.The connection of the suction nozzle 1 to the suction hose 2 is carried out in a conventional manner, for which purpose the suction nozzle 1 a non-illustrated, penetrated by the suction channel 4 plug-in section 5, which can be latched into the corresponding socket 6 of the suction hose 2.

Die Saugdüse 1 verfügt über einen Handgriffabschnitt 7 und einen sich hieran anschließenden rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt 8. Letzterer und der Handgriffabschnitt 7 sind zentral von dem Saugkanal 4 durchsetzt, welcher an dem dem Steckabschnitt 5 abgewandten Ende des Düsenabschnitts 8 in einem veränderbaren Düsenmund 9 ausläuft.The suction nozzle 1 has a handle portion 7 and a subsequent tubular nozzle portion 8. The latter and the handle portion 7 are centrally penetrated by the suction channel 4, which terminates at the plug portion 5 facing away from the end of the nozzle portion 8 in a variable nozzle mouth 9.

Der rohrartige Düsenabschnitt 8 weist im Bereich seines freien Endes eine Längstrennung auf, zur Ausbildung von zwei gleichen, in einer Grundstellung gemäß Figur 1 den rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt 8 weiterhin ausformenden Düsenrohr-Hälften 10. Diese rohrhälftenartigen Düsenabschnitte 10 sind um eine quer zur Längserstreckung der Saugdüse 1 gerichtete Achse x schwenkbar, so aus der rohrartigen Fugendüsen-Konfiguration gemäß den Darstellungen in den Figuren 1, 2 und 5 in eine 180°-Spreizstellung zur Ausformung einer Flächendüse gemäß den Darstellungen in den Figuren 4 und 6. Der zwischen dem Handgriffabschnitt 7 und den schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitten 10 verbleibende Düsenabschnitt 8 ist starr und nimmt in der in den Figuren 1 bis 7 dargestellten ersten Ausführungsform einen Schiebegriff 11 auf, mittels welchem die verschiedenen Konfigurationen der Saugdüse 1 anwählbar sind.The tubular nozzle portion 8 has in the region of its free end to a longitudinal separation, to form two equal, in a normal position according to FIG. 1 The tube-like nozzle sections 10 are pivotable about a transversely directed to the longitudinal extent of the suction nozzle 1 axis x, so from the tube-like crevice nozzle configuration according to the representations in the FIGS. 1 . 2 and 5 in a 180 ° -spreizstellung for forming a surface nozzle according to the representations in the FIGS. 4 and 6 , The remaining between the handle portion 7 and the pivotal nozzle portions 10 nozzle portion 8 is rigid and takes in the in the FIGS. 1 to 7 illustrated first embodiment of a push handle 11, by means of which the various configurations of the suction nozzle 1 can be selected.

So ist neben der zuvor erwähnten Flächendüsen-Konfiguration auch aus der Fugendüsen-Konfiguration heraus die Einstellung Saugpinsel gemäß den Darstellungen in den Figuren 3 und 7 anwählbar, bei welcher die Düsenabschnitte 10 um wenige Winkelgerade, so etwa um 30° gespreizt sind. Durch den sich hierdurch erweiterten Düsenmund 9 sind Borsten 12 über den vorderen Düsenrand hinaus vorgeschoben.Thus, in addition to the aforementioned surface nozzle configuration also from the crevice nozzle configuration out the setting suction brush according to the representations in the Figures 3 and 7 selectable, in which the nozzle sections 10 are spread by a few angle straight, so for example by 30 °. Due to the thereby enlarged nozzle mouth 9 bristles 12 are advanced beyond the front nozzle edge addition.

Die Figuren 5 bis 7 zeigen schematisch die Mechanik der ersten Ausführungsform zur Einstellung der gewünschten Düsenkonfiguration.The FIGS. 5 to 7 show schematically the mechanics of the first embodiment for setting the desired nozzle configuration.

Die beiden schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 sind auf an dem starren Düsenabschnitt 8 gehalterten Zapfen 13 schwenkbar gelagert. Diese Zapfen 13 formen jeweils Schwenkachsen x aus. Die die Zapfen 13 umfassenden Endabschnitte der Düsenabschnitte 10 sind kreisabschnittförmig gebildet. Die aufeinander zu weisenden Randkanten der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 sind jeweils mit einem Zahnkranzabschnitt 14 versehen. Diese kämmen miteinander.The two pivotable nozzle sections 10 are mounted pivotably on pins 13 supported on the rigid nozzle section 8. These pins 13 form each pivot axes x out. The spigots 13 comprehensive end portions of the nozzle sections 10 are formed in a circular segment. The mutually facing edge edges of the pivotable nozzle sections 10 are each provided with a sprocket portion 14. These comb each other.

An einem Düsenabschnitt 10 ist ein radial von der Schwenkachse x abragender Hebel 15 drehfest angeformt, an welchem in dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ein Zugelement in Form eines Zugseiles 16 angreift. Dieses ist anderenends mit dem auf dem rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt 8 geführten Schiebegriff 11 verbunden, dies unter Zwischenschaltung von Umlenkrollen 17. Alternativ zu dieser Ein-Seil-Lösung kann auch ein Delta-Seil vorgesehen sein, welches gleichmäßig, gleichzeitig auf beide schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 einwirkt. Solche Lösungen sind beispielsweise aus dem Kraftfahrzeugbereich bekannt, so weiter bei Kraftfahrzeughandbremsen. Bei einer solchen Lösung können die Zahnkranzabschnitte 14 entfallen.At a nozzle portion 10, a radially projecting from the pivot axis x lever 15 is rotatably formed, on which in the illustrated embodiment, a tension member in the form of a pull cable 16 engages. This is at the other end connected to the guided on the tubular nozzle portion 8 push handle 11, this with the interposition of pulleys 17. As an alternative to this one-rope solution, a delta rope may be provided which acts uniformly, simultaneously on both pivotable nozzle sections 10. Such solutions are known for example from the automotive field, so on in motor vehicle hand brakes. In such a solution, the sprocket portions 14 can be omitted.

Die in Figur 5 dargestellte Grundstellung der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 ist anschlagbegrenzt. Hierzu stützt sich der Hebel 15 an einem mit dem rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt 8 verbundenen Anschlagdom 18 ab. Weiter ist diese Grundstellung federbelastet, wozu eine auf den Hebel 15 in Richtung auf den Anschlagdorn 18 wirkende Schenkelfeder 19 vorgesehen ist.In the FIG. 5 illustrated basic position of the pivotable nozzle sections 10 is stop limited. For this purpose, the lever 15 is supported on a stop dome 18 connected to the tubular nozzle section 8. Furthermore, this basic position is spring-loaded, for which purpose a leg spring acting on the lever 15 in the direction of the stop pin 18 is provided.

Der Übergang vom rohrartigen Düsenabschnitt 8 zu den schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitten 10 ist durch eine elastische Abdeckung 20 in Form eines Faltenbalgs gebildet. Hierdurch sind die Konstruktionselemente verdeckt. Weiter sind in den verschiedenen Stellungen der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 sich einstellende Radialöffnungen abgedichtet, so dass im Betrieb keine die Saugleistung negativ beeinflussende Nebenluft angesogen werden kann.The transition from the tubular nozzle section 8 to the pivotable nozzle sections 10 is formed by an elastic cover 20 in the form of a bellows. As a result, the construction elements are covered. Next adjusting radial openings are sealed in the various positions of the pivotable nozzle sections 10, so that during operation no suction power negatively influencing secondary air can be sucked.

Durch Rückverlagerung des Schiebegriffes 11 in Richtung auf die Steckaufnahme werden über das Zugseil 16 und die Zahnkämmung beide Düsenabschnitte 10 aufgeschwenkt, bis in eine 180°-Spreizstellung gemäß der Darstellung in Figur 6. Diese die Flächendüsen-Konfiguration betreffende Spreizstellung ist anschlagbegrenzt, so in einfachster Weise durch Anschlagen der Mantelaußenseiten der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 gegen die korrespondieren Randkanten des feststehenden, rohrartigen Düsenabschnitts 8.By shifting back of the push handle 11 in the direction of the plug-in receptacle are on the pull cable 16 and the Zahnkämmung both nozzle sections 10 swung to a 180 ° -spreizstellung as shown in FIG FIG. 6 , This spreading position concerning the spreading nozzle configuration is stop-limited, so in the simplest way by striking the outer shells of the pivotal nozzle sections 10 against the corresponding marginal edges of the fixed, tubular nozzle section. 8

Innerhalb Letzterem sind die konzentrisch zum Saugkanal 4 angeordneten Borsten 12 platziert. Diese sind rückwärtig, das heißt in Richtung auf die Steckaufnahme an einem rohrartigen Träger 21 in axialer Verlängerung zu diesem befestigt. Dieser Borstenträger 21 ist wie das Zugseil 16 mit dem Schiebegriff 11 verbunden, so dass eine Verlagerung des Schiebegriffes 11 zugleich eine Verlagerung des Borstenträgers 21 sowie der Borsten 12 mit sich bringt.Within the latter, the concentric with the suction channel 4 arranged bristles 12 are placed. These are rearward, that is mounted in the direction of the plug-in receptacle on a tubular support 21 in axial extension to this. This bristle carrier 21 is like the pull cable 16 connected to the push handle 11, so that a displacement of the push handle 11 at the same time brings a shift of the bristle carrier 21 and the bristles 12 with it.

Aus der Düsengrundstellung gemäß der Darstellung in Figur 5, also aus der Fugendüsen-Konfiguration heraus ist die in Figur 7 dargestellte Saugpinsel-Konfiguration erreichbar. Dies durch Vorverlagerung des Schiebegriffes 11 in Richtung auf das freie Ende der Saugdüse 1, wobei zunächst die Borsten 12 durch die sich zum Düsenmund 9 hin ausspitzend geformten Düsenabschnitts-Wandungen nach radial innen abgelenkt werden, wonach der nachrückende starre Borstenträger 21 die schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 durch innenwandige Beaufschlagung nach außen drängt, so dass die Borsten 12 über den vorderen Düsenrand hinaus austreten können. Die Düsenabschnitte 10 stützen sich mit ihren Innenwandungen umlaufend auf dem Borstenträger 21 ab, dies bedingt durch die Rückstellkraft der gespannten Schenkelfeder 19 federbelastet.From the basic nozzle position as shown in FIG. 5 , so out of the crevice nozzle configuration is the in FIG. 7 shown suction brush configuration reachable. This is done by advancing the push handle 11 in the direction of the free end of the suction nozzle 1, wherein first the bristles 12 are deflected radially inwards by the nozzle nozzle 9 towards pointed nozzle-shaped walls, then the nachrückende rigid bristle carrier 21, the pivotable nozzle sections 10 through inner wall loading urges outwards, so that the bristles 12 can escape beyond the front nozzle edge addition. The nozzle sections 10 are supported with their inner walls circumferentially on the bristle carrier 21, this spring-loaded due to the restoring force of the tensioned leg spring 19.

Die Figuren 8 bis 13 zeigen die erfindungsgemäße Saugdüse 1 in einer alternativen Ausführungsform. Hierbei folgt das Verfahren der schwenkbaren Düsenabschnitte 10 bzw. das Verfahren der Borsten 12 elektromotorisch. Hierzu ist im Bereich des Handgriffabschnittes 7 ein Schalter 22 vorgesehen, über welchen die einzelnen Konfigurationen anwählbar sind.The FIGS. 8 to 13 show the suction nozzle 1 according to the invention in an alternative embodiment. Here, the method of the pivotable nozzle sections 10 and the method of the bristles 12 follows electromotive. For this purpose, a switch 22 is provided in the region of the handle portion 7, via which the individual configurations can be selected.

Wie aus den schematischen Längsschnittdarstellungen in den Figuren 11 bis 13 zu erkennen, sind zur Schwenkverlagerung der Düsenabschnitte 10 und zur Axialverlagerung der Borsten 12 zwei Elektromotoren 23 und 24 vorgesehen. Um aus der gewählten Grundstellung Fugendüse, wie in Figur 11 dargestellt, heraus die Flächendüsen-Konfiguration zu erhalten, wird über den Schalter 22 der Elektromotor 23 aktiviert, über welchen ein vorgesehenes Zugseil 16 angezogen wird. Letzteres wirkt ähnlich dem zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel über einen Hebel 15 auf die Düsenabschnitten 10 ein, zur Aufschwenkung derselben in eine 180°-Spreizstellung. Die gefundene Flächendüsen-Stellung wird durch Selbsthaltung des Elektromotors 23 fixiert. Die Rückkehr in die Fugendüsen-Konfiguration wird unterstützt durch eine entsprechend angreifende Schenkelfeder 19.As is apparent from the schematic longitudinal sectional views in the FIGS. 11 to 13 can be seen, two electric motors 23 and 24 are provided for pivotal displacement of the nozzle sections 10 and the axial displacement of the bristles 12. To get out of the selected basic position crevice nozzle, as in FIG. 11 shown to get out the surface nozzle configuration, the electric motor 23 is activated via the switch 22, via which a designated pull cable 16 is tightened. The latter acts similar to the embodiment described above via a lever 15 on the nozzle sections 10, for pivoting the same in a 180 ° -spreizstellung. The found surface nozzle position is fixed by latching the electric motor 23. The return to the crevice configuration is supported by a corresponding attacking leg spring 19.

Zur Erlangung einer Saugpinsel-Konfiguration wird zunächst über den Elektromotor 23 ein leichtes Aufschwenken der Düsenabschnitte 10 etwa in eine 30°-Spreizstellung erreicht, wonach die Borsten 12 mitsamt dem Borstenträger 21 in axialer Richtung der Saugdüse 1 über den Düsenmund 9 hinaus mittels des Elektromotors 24 verlagert werden. Hier kann beispielsweise ein über den Elektromotor 24 auf den Borstenträger 21 wirkender Spindeltrieb vorgesehen sein.In order to obtain a suction brush configuration, a slight swiveling of the nozzle sections 10 into a 30 ° spread position is initially achieved via the electric motor 23, whereupon the bristles 12 together with the bristle carrier 21 in the axial direction of the suction nozzle 1 extend beyond the nozzle mouth 9 by means of the electric motor 24 be relocated. Here, for example, a spindle drive acting on the bristle carrier 21 via the electric motor 24 may be provided.

Die Stromversorgung der Elektromotoren 23 und 24 erfolgt über eine übliche Geräte-Schnittstelle im Bereich der Steckaufnahme 6, zufolge die Elektromotoren 23 und 24 über den Staubsauger 3 versorgt werden.The power supply of the electric motors 23 and 24 via a common device interface in the socket 6, according to the electric motors 23 and 24 are supplied via the vacuum cleaner 3.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung ist eine handgeführte Saugdüse 1 geschaffen, welche mit einfachen Handgriffen schnell in ihrer Konfiguration geändert werden kann. So ist beispielsweise bei der Saugbearbeitung von Polstern oder dergleichen kein umständliches Umstecken mehrerer mitzutragender Saugdüsen nötig. Vielmehr kann per Knopfdruck oder Schieberverlagerung die eine oder andere gewünschte Konfiguration schnell und sicher herbeigeführt werden, dies weiterhin bei üblicher Einhandbedienung der Saugdüse 1.The inventive design a hand-held suction nozzle 1 is created, which can be changed quickly with simple manipulation in their configuration. Thus, for example, in the suction processing of upholstery or the like, no complicated replacement of several suction nozzles to be entrained is necessary. Rather, the one or the other desired configuration can be brought about quickly and safely by pressing a button or slide shift, this continues with conventional one-handed operation of the suction nozzle. 1

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  1. Hand-operated suction nozzle (1) for connecting to a vacuum cleaner (3), in particular an electric vacuum cleaner, comprising a tubular nozzle portion (8), for example for vacuuming in crevices, the tubular nozzle portion (8) being divided into pivotable nozzle portions (10) and a residual nozzle portion, the pivotable nozzle portion furthermore being provided by a longitudinal division forming two nozzle portions which are pivotable relative to one another, for converting a tubular crevice nozzle into a floor nozzle, characterised in that the various positions of the pivotable nozzle portions (10) are adjustable by a sliding control (11) which is guided on the tubular nozzle portion (8).
  2. Suction nozzle according to claim 1, characterised in that bristles (12) are arranged displaceably in the suction nozzle (1), and are in any case displaceable beyond the front edge of the nozzle when the nozzle is in the crevice configuration.
  3. Suction nozzle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pivotable nozzle portions (10) can be opened out into a 180° splayed position.
  4. Suction nozzle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the transition from the tubular nozzle portion (8) to the pivotable nozzle portions (10) is formed by a resilient covering.
  5. Suction nozzle according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the various positions of the bristles (12) are adjustable by a sliding grip (11) which is guided on the tubular nozzle portion (8).
  6. Suction nozzle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pivotable nozzle portions (10) are displaced into their respective positions by means of an electric motor.
  7. Suction nozzle according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that the bristles (12) are displaced by means of an electric motor.
  8. Suction nozzle according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterised in that the pivotable nozzle portions (10) are arranged in a slightly splayed position when the bristles (12) are extended.
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