EP1924187B1 - Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner, comprising a display element - Google Patents

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EP1924187B1
EP1924187B1 EP06792916.6A EP06792916A EP1924187B1 EP 1924187 B1 EP1924187 B1 EP 1924187B1 EP 06792916 A EP06792916 A EP 06792916A EP 1924187 B1 EP1924187 B1 EP 1924187B1
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Marko Geis
Wolfgang Kemmerzell
Albert Kleinhenz
Thomas Seith
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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
    • 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
    • A47L9/0633—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like with retractable brushes, combs, lips or pads
    • A47L9/064—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like with retractable brushes, combs, lips or pads actuating means therefor
    • A47L9/0653—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like with retractable brushes, combs, lips or pads actuating means therefor with mechanical actuation, e.g. using a lever

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  • the present invention relates to a Staubsauger foundeddüse with a housing and at least one bristle strip, wherein the bristle strip occupy at least a first position and a second position, and wherein at least one display element depending on the position of the bristle strip by at least one breakthrough occurs in the housing, and wherein the display element is mechanically actuated.
  • a second design form the so-called hand vacuum cleaner.
  • the suction pipe is rigidly connected to the vacuum cleaner housing.
  • motor, blower, electrical and filter unit are arranged in the housing.
  • This additionally has on the side opposite the suction pipe connection on an extension of the suction pipe mounted handle for handling.
  • the negative pressure generated by the motor and blower is applied to the surfaces to be cleaned.
  • These are usually either hard, smooth surfaces of floor coverings such as parquet, PVC, stone, etc., or textile surfaces such as carpets, furniture upholstery, etc.
  • the different nature of the surface partially conflicting demands on the functionality of floor nozzle.
  • air-permeable surfaces such as carpets
  • the best possible resting of the floor nozzle is desirable in order to achieve a deep and high suction effect.
  • smooth surfaces on the other hand, the direct suction is often not enough to get stuck Remove dirt particles from the surface.
  • Floor nozzles according to the prior art, as this generic example, from the US 4,073,031 A are known, are therefore usually equipped with one or more bristle strips. These are arranged so that their bristles extend from the bottom of the floor nozzle, which contacts the surface to be cleaned, substantially perpendicular to the floor nozzle.
  • these bristles are by means of a foot switch on the floor nozzle via a mechanism between an extended position in which the bristles protrude from the bottom of the floor nozzle and so can come into contact with the floor covering and optionally create a distance between the nozzle and floor covering, as well as a sunk Position in which they are essentially retracted without function in the floor nozzle, switchable.
  • the invention is based on the generic Staubsauger convinceddüse first by the fact that at least one display element occurs in dependence on the position of the bristle strip by at least one breakthrough in the housing. Furthermore, the display element is mechanically actuated. In this case, in particular the mechanical movements of the bristle strip, other parts of the Staubsauger convinceddüse or the entire Staubsauger convinceddüse itself be resorted to.
  • the display element is integrally connected to the bristle strip. This represents a particularly cost-effective and easy-to-implement operation possibility of the display element.
  • the display element can be dispensed with as an additional actuator of the display element, since a change in position of the bristle bar converts directly into a movement of the display element.
  • a position of the brush strip corresponds to a retracted state, in which the brush strip is essentially functionless. This condition is usually used for vacuuming carpets.
  • Another position in which the bristle strip is extended, is used due to the brushing action of the bristle strip, especially on smooth surfaces.
  • the passage of a display element through an opening in the housing of the Staubsauger convinceddüse allows a well and intuitively based on recognizable display of the current position of the bristle strip.
  • the display element can be designed such that it imitates a carpet in appearance. This can be achieved for example by a suitable symbolism, but also by the nature of the passing display element.
  • a particularly intuitive perception of the automatic switching of the bristle strip can be realized.
  • the opening is molded onto the housing.
  • the breakthrough can be integrally formed, for example by means of a Ultraschallversch spaung to the upper shell. If necessary, it can also be clipped or consist of several parts.
  • the change between the first position and the second position takes place automatically. This frees the operator of the Staubsauger foundeddüse of otherwise necessary switching the bristle strip and allows a fluid and efficient workflow.
  • the invention is based on the finding that it is advantageous in an automatic change of the bristle strip of a Staubsauger convinceddüse between a retracted and an extended position to display the current position of the bristle strip on the top of the Staubsauger convinceddüse. It is advantageous if the display element as intuitively displays the current position of the bristle strip. By passing, for example, a display element symbolizing a carpet through the housing, the user is made aware of the perception of the instantaneous position of the bristle strip.
  • the invention can be used in all common types of vacuum cleaner.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner floor according to the invention 10.
  • This has essentially a housing 11, which is divided into an upper shell 12 and a lower housing part 13. Furthermore, a suction pipe connection 15 and a bristle strip 14 (see FIG. 2 ) intended.
  • an indication of the current position of the bristle strip 14 is integrated.
  • This has a plurality of openings 18.
  • the apertures 18 having area is integrally formed on the upper shell 12. This can be done for example by clipping or ultrasonic welding.
  • the display element 20 occurs in the in FIG. 1 a position shown, it is located within the upper shell 12, in FIG. 1 b, however, it has passed through the apertures 18 and shows up on the surface of the upper shell 12.
  • the display element 20 is mechanically connected directly to the bristle strip 14. This is more detailed in FIG. 2 shown.
  • FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the Staubsauger Camilldüse 10 according to the invention according to the FIGS. 1 a and 1 b.
  • the housing 11 is divided into upper shell 12 and lower housing part 13.
  • the bristle strip 14 is shown in the position intended for carpets, that is, in the retracted position.
  • the bristle strip 14 is connected to the display element 20 by means of a carrier element 22. This is shown outstanding because of the corresponding position of the bristle strip 14 as from the upper shell 12. In this case, the display element 20 passes through the openings 18. On hard floor, the bristle strip 14 moves downward. This movement is transmitted via the carrier element 22 to the display element 20, which consequently retracts into the upper shell 12. In this way, the display element 20 is no longer visible on the surface of the upper shell 12.
  • FIGS. 3a and 3b an alternative embodiment of the vacuum cleaner floor nozzle 10 according to the invention is shown. This differs essentially only in the embodiment of the display element 18. Instead of a carpet symbol, as in the FIGS. 1a to 2 is shown here, the structure of a carpet is imitated.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Staubsaugerbodendüse mit einem Gehäuse und mindestens einer Borstenleiste, wobei die Borstenleiste mindestens eine erste Stellung und eine zweite Stellung einnehmen kann, und wobei mindestens ein Anzeigeelement in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung der Borstenleiste durch mindestens einen Durchbruch im Gehäuse tritt, und wobei das Anzeigeelement mechanisch betätigt wird.The present invention relates to a Staubsaugerbodendüse with a housing and at least one bristle strip, wherein the bristle strip occupy at least a first position and a second position, and wherein at least one display element depending on the position of the bristle strip by at least one breakthrough occurs in the housing, and wherein the display element is mechanically actuated.

Staubsauger gemäß dem Stand der Technik lassen sich prinzipiell in zwei unterschiedliche Bauformen unterteilen:

  • Bei sogenannten Bodenstaubsaugern sind in einem zumeist auf Rollen gelagerten Gehäuse Motor, Gebläse, Filtereinheit und elektronische Einrichtungen angeordnet. Ein oft teleskopartig in der Länge verstellbarer Saugrohr ist an einem Ende mittels eines flexiblen Saugschlauchs mit dem Gehäuse beziehungsweise dem Gebläse des Bodenstaubsaugers verbunden und weist an seinem anderen Ende eine Bodendüse auf, die mit der zu reinigenden Oberfläche in Kontakt tritt.
Vacuum cleaners according to the prior art can in principle be divided into two different types:
  • In so-called canister vacuum cleaners, the motor, blower, filter unit and electronic devices are arranged in a housing, which is usually mounted on rollers. An often telescopically adjustable in length suction pipe is connected at one end by means of a flexible suction hose to the housing or the blower of the vacuum cleaner and has at its other end a floor nozzle, which comes into contact with the surface to be cleaned.

Eine zweite Bauform bilden die sogenannten Handstaubsauger. Im Unterschied zu den Bodenstaubsaugern ist hier das Saugrohr starr mit dem Staubsaugergehäuse verbunden. Auch hier sind Motor, Gebläse, Elektrik und Filtereinheit in dem Gehäuse angeordnet. Dieses weist zusätzlich auf der dem Saugrohranschluss gegenüberliegenden Seite einen in Verlängerung des Saugrohrs angebrachten Griff zur Handhabung auf.A second design form the so-called hand vacuum cleaner. In contrast to the cylinder vacuum cleaners here, the suction pipe is rigidly connected to the vacuum cleaner housing. Again, motor, blower, electrical and filter unit are arranged in the housing. This additionally has on the side opposite the suction pipe connection on an extension of the suction pipe mounted handle for handling.

Mittels der Bodendüse wird der von Motor und Gebläse erzeugte Unterdruck auf die zu reinigenden Oberflächen angewendet. Bei diesen handelt es sich in der Regel entweder um harte, glatte Oberflächen von Bodenbelägen wie Parkett, PVC, Stein etc. oder um textile Oberflächen wie etwa Teppichböden, Möbelpolster, etc. Dabei stellt die unterschiedliche Beschaffenheit der Oberfläche teilweise gegensätzliche Anforderungen an die Funktionalität der Bodendüse. Bei strukturierten, luftdurchlässigen Oberflächen, wie beispielsweise Teppichen, ist in der Regel ein möglichst gutes Aufliegen der Bodendüse erwünscht, um eine tiefreichende und hohe Saugwirkung zu erzielen. Bei glatten Oberflächen hingegen reicht die unmittelbare Saugwirkung oft nicht aus, um festsitzende Schmutzpartikel von der Oberfläche zu lösen. Zudem besteht, je nach konstruktiver Ausführung, die Gefahr eines Festsaugens der Bodendüse und damit eventuell auch die einer Beschädigung des Bodenbelags durch Verkratzen.By means of the floor nozzle, the negative pressure generated by the motor and blower is applied to the surfaces to be cleaned. These are usually either hard, smooth surfaces of floor coverings such as parquet, PVC, stone, etc., or textile surfaces such as carpets, furniture upholstery, etc. Here, the different nature of the surface partially conflicting demands on the functionality of floor nozzle. In structured, air-permeable surfaces, such as carpets, the best possible resting of the floor nozzle is desirable in order to achieve a deep and high suction effect. On smooth surfaces, on the other hand, the direct suction is often not enough to get stuck Remove dirt particles from the surface. In addition, there is, depending on the structural design, the risk of a fixed suction of the floor nozzle and thus possibly also a damage to the floor covering by scratching.

Bodendüsen gemäß dem Stand der Technik, wie diese gattungsbildend beispielsweise aus der US 4,073,031 A bekannt sind, sind deshalb in der Regel mit einer oder mehreren Borstenleisten ausgestattet. Diese sind so angeordnet, dass sich ihre Borsten von der Unterseite der Bodendüse, welche die zu reinigende Oberfläche kontaktiert, im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Bodendüse erstrecken. Gewöhnlich sind diese Borsten mittels eines Fußschalters an der Bodendüse über eine Mechanik zwischen einer ausgefahrenen Stellung, in der die Borsten aus der Unterseite der Bodendüse hervorragen und so mit dem Bodenbelag in Kontakt treten können und gegebenenfalls einen Abstand zwischen Düse und Bodenbelag erzeugen, sowie einer versenkten Stellung, in der sie im Wesentlichen funktionslos in die Bodendüse eingefahren sind, schaltbar.Floor nozzles according to the prior art, as this generic example, from the US 4,073,031 A are known, are therefore usually equipped with one or more bristle strips. These are arranged so that their bristles extend from the bottom of the floor nozzle, which contacts the surface to be cleaned, substantially perpendicular to the floor nozzle. Usually, these bristles are by means of a foot switch on the floor nozzle via a mechanism between an extended position in which the bristles protrude from the bottom of the floor nozzle and so can come into contact with the floor covering and optionally create a distance between the nozzle and floor covering, as well as a sunk Position in which they are essentially retracted without function in the floor nozzle, switchable.

Auf diese Weise wird im ausgefahrenen Zustand eine Bürstwirkung auf die zu reinigende Oberfläche ausgeübt und gegebenenfalls mittels der Borstenleiste durch den vergrößerten Abstand zwischen Bodendüse und Oberfläche ein ausreichend großer seitlich in die Bodendüse eintretender Luftstrom ermöglicht und ein Festsaugen der Bodendüse beziehungsweise ein Verkratzen der Bodenoberfläche verhindert. Im eingefahrenen Zustand hingegen steht ein genügend großer Unterdruck für das Reinigen von textilen Oberflächen zur Verfügung. Je nach Ausgestaltung der Mechanik, die zum Ausfahren beziehungsweise Einfahren der Borstenleiste vorgesehen ist, ist der Vorgang des Umschaltens unter Umständen mit einem relativ hohen Kraftaufwand verbunden. In jedem fall aber muss der Vorgang des Reinigens der Bodenoberfläche unterbrochen werden. Dies ist insbesondere bei einem häufigen Wechsel zwischen unterschiedlichen Oberflächen störend.In this way, a brushing action is exerted on the surface to be cleaned in the extended state and optionally by means of the bristle strip by the increased distance between the floor nozzle and surface a sufficiently large laterally entering the floor nozzle airflow and prevents seizing the floor nozzle or scratching the floor surface. In the retracted state, however, there is a sufficiently large negative pressure for the cleaning of textile surfaces available. Depending on the design of the mechanism, which is provided for extending or retracting the bristle strip, the process of switching is possibly associated with a relatively high expenditure of force. In any case, the process of cleaning the soil surface must be interrupted. This is particularly troublesome when frequently changing between different surfaces.

Im Übrigen sei noch auf die EP 2 065 651 A2 und die DE 92 00 692 U1 hingewiesen.Incidentally, it is still on the EP 2 065 651 A2 and the DE 92 00 692 U1 pointed.

Es ist eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Staubsaugerbodendüse zur Verfügung zu stellen, welche die obengenannten Nachteile des Standes der Technik zumindest teilweise beseitigt.It is an object of the present invention to provide a vacuum cleaner floor nozzle which at least partially overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with the features of independent claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung baut auf der gattungsgemäßen Staubsaugerbodendüse zunächst dadurch auf, dass mindestens ein Anzeigeelement in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung der Borstenleiste durch mindestens einen Durchbruch im Gehäuse tritt. Weiter wird das Anzeigeelement mechanisch betätigt. Dabei kann insbesondere auf die mechanischen Bewegungen der Borstenleiste, anderer Teile der Staubsaugerbodendüse oder der gesamten Staubsaugerbodendüse selbst zurückgegriffen werden.The invention is based on the generic Staubsaugerbodendüse first by the fact that at least one display element occurs in dependence on the position of the bristle strip by at least one breakthrough in the housing. Furthermore, the display element is mechanically actuated. In this case, in particular the mechanical movements of the bristle strip, other parts of the Staubsaugerbodendüse or the entire Staubsaugerbodendüse itself be resorted to.

Erfindungsgemäß ist das Anzeigeelement einteilig mit der Borstenleiste verbunden ist. Dies stellt eine besonders kostengünstige und einfach zu realisierende Betätigungsmöglichkeit des Anzeigeelements dar. Insbesondere kann so auch auf ein zusätzliches Betätigungselement des Anzeigeelements verzichtet werden, da ein Stellungswechsel der Borstenleiste sich direkt in eine Bewegung des Anzeigeelements umsetzt.According to the invention the display element is integrally connected to the bristle strip. This represents a particularly cost-effective and easy-to-implement operation possibility of the display element. In particular, can be dispensed with as an additional actuator of the display element, since a change in position of the bristle bar converts directly into a movement of the display element.

In der Regel entspricht eine Stellung der Bürstenleiste einem eingefahrenen Zustand, in dem die Bürstenleiste im Wesentlichen funktionslos ist. Dieser Zustand wird in der Regel für das Saugen von Teppichen verwendet. Eine andere Stellung, in der die Borstenleiste ausgefahren ist, wird aufgrund der Bürstwirkung der Borstenleiste insbesondere bei glatten Oberflächen eingesetzt. Das Hindurchtreten eines Anzeigeelements über eine Durchbrechung im Gehäuse der Staubsaugerbodendüse ermöglicht eine gut und auf intuitiver Basis zu erkennende Anzeige der augenblicklichen Stellung der Borstenleiste. Beispielsweise kann das Anzeigeelement derart gestaltet werden, dass es in seinem Aussehen einen Teppichboden nachahmt. Dies kann beispielsweise durch eine geeignete Symbolik, aber auch durch die Beschaffenheit des hindurchtretenden Anzeigeelements erreicht werden. Somit ist eine besonders intuitive Wahrnehmung des automatischen Umschaltens der Borstenleiste realisierbar.As a rule, a position of the brush strip corresponds to a retracted state, in which the brush strip is essentially functionless. This condition is usually used for vacuuming carpets. Another position in which the bristle strip is extended, is used due to the brushing action of the bristle strip, especially on smooth surfaces. The passage of a display element through an opening in the housing of the Staubsaugerbodendüse allows a well and intuitively based on recognizable display of the current position of the bristle strip. For example, the display element can be designed such that it imitates a carpet in appearance. This can be achieved for example by a suitable symbolism, but also by the nature of the passing display element. Thus, a particularly intuitive perception of the automatic switching of the bristle strip can be realized.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.

Bei einer Ausführungsform kann vorteilhaft vorgesehen sein, dass der Durchbruch an das Gehäuse angeformt ist. Dabei kann der Durchbruch einteilig beispielsweise mittels einer Ultraschallverschweißung an die Oberschale angeformt werden.
Gegebenenfalls kann er auch angeklipst werden oder auch aus mehreren Teilen bestehen.In one embodiment, it can be advantageously provided that the opening is molded onto the housing. In this case, the breakthrough can be integrally formed, for example by means of a Ultraschallverschweißung to the upper shell.
If necessary, it can also be clipped or consist of several parts.

Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der Wechsel zwischen der ersten Stellung und der zweiten Stellung automatisch erfolgt. Dies befreit den Bediener der Staubsaugerbodendüse von einem ansonsten notwendigen Umschalten der Borstenleiste und ermöglicht einen flüssigen und zügigen Arbeitsablauf.In a particularly preferred embodiment it is provided that the change between the first position and the second position takes place automatically. This frees the operator of the Staubsaugerbodendüse of otherwise necessary switching the bristle strip and allows a fluid and efficient workflow.

Der Erfindung liegt die Erkenntnis zugrunde, dass es bei einem automatischen Wechsel der Borstenleiste einer Staubsaugerbodendüse zwischen einer eingefahrenen und einer ausgefahrenen Stellung von Vorteil ist, die momentane Stellung der Borstenleiste an der Oberseite der Staubsaugerbodendüse anzuzeigen. Dabei ist es von Vorteil, wenn das Anzeigeelement möglichst intuitiv die momentane Stellung der Borstenleiste anzeigt. Durch das Hindurchtreten beispielsweise eines einen Teppich symbolisierenden Anzeigeelements durch das Gehäuse wird dem Benutzer die Wahrnehmung der momentanen Stellung der Borstenleiste vereinfacht. Die Erfindung kann bei allen gängigen Staubsaugertypen eingesetzt werden.The invention is based on the finding that it is advantageous in an automatic change of the bristle strip of a Staubsaugerbodendüse between a retracted and an extended position to display the current position of the bristle strip on the top of the Staubsaugerbodendüse. It is advantageous if the display element as intuitively displays the current position of the bristle strip. By passing, for example, a display element symbolizing a carpet through the housing, the user is made aware of the perception of the instantaneous position of the bristle strip. The invention can be used in all common types of vacuum cleaner.

Die Erfindung wird nun mit Bezugnahme auf die begleitenden Zeichnungen anhand besonders bevorzugter Ausführungsformen beispielhaft erläutert.The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of particularly preferred embodiments.

Dabei zeigen:

Figuren 1a und 1b
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugerbodendüse;
Figur 2
eine Schnittansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugerbodendüse; und
Figuren 3a und 3b
eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine alternative erfindungsgemäße Staubsaugerbodendüse.
Showing:
FIGS. 1a and 1b
a perspective view of a Staubsaugerbodendüse invention;
FIG. 2
a sectional view of the Staubsaugerbodendüse invention; and
FIGS. 3a and 3b
a schematic plan view of an alternative Staubsaugerbodendüse invention.

Figur 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugerbodendüse 10. Diese weist im Wesentlichen ein Gehäuse 11 auf, das sich in eine Oberschale 12 und ein Gehäuseunterteil 13 aufteilt. Des Weiteren sind ein Saugrohranschluss 15 und eine Borstenleiste 14 (siehe Figur 2) vorgesehen. In die Oberschale 12 ist eine Anzeige der momentanen Stellung der Borstenleiste 14 integriert. Diese weist mehrere Durchbrüche 18 auf. Der die Durchbrüche 18 aufweisende Bereich ist einteilig an die Oberschale 12 angeformt. Dies kann beispielsweise durch Anklipsen oder Ultraschallverschweißen geschehen. Durch die Durchbrüche 18 tritt das Anzeigeelement 20. In der in Figur 1 a gezeigten Stellung befindet es sich innerhalb der Oberschale 12, in Figur 1 b hingegen ist es durch die Durchbrüche 18 hindurchgetreten und zeigt sich an der Oberfläche der Oberschale 12. Das Anzeigeelement 20 ist direkt mechanisch mit der Borstenleiste 14 verbunden. Dies ist detaillierter in Figur 2 gezeigt. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner floor according to the invention 10. This has essentially a housing 11, which is divided into an upper shell 12 and a lower housing part 13. Furthermore, a suction pipe connection 15 and a bristle strip 14 (see FIG. 2 ) intended. In the upper shell 12, an indication of the current position of the bristle strip 14 is integrated. This has a plurality of openings 18. The apertures 18 having area is integrally formed on the upper shell 12. This can be done for example by clipping or ultrasonic welding. Through the openings 18, the display element 20 occurs in the in FIG. 1 a position shown, it is located within the upper shell 12, in FIG. 1 b, however, it has passed through the apertures 18 and shows up on the surface of the upper shell 12. The display element 20 is mechanically connected directly to the bristle strip 14. This is more detailed in FIG. 2 shown.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Schnittansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugerbodendüse 10 gemäß den Figuren 1 a und 1 b. Das Gehäuse 11 teilt sich in Oberschale 12 und Gehäuseunterteil 13 auf. Die Borstenleiste 14 ist in der Stellung gezeigt, die für Teppichböden vorgesehen ist, das heißt, in der eingefahrenen Stellung. Die Borstenleiste 14 ist mittels eines Trägerelementes 22 mit dem Anzeigeelement 20 verbunden. Dieses ist aufgrund der entsprechenden Stellung der Borstenleiste 14 als aus der Oberschale 12 hervorragend dargestellt. Dabei tritt das Anzeigeelement 20 durch die Durchbrüche 18. Auf Hartboden bewegt sich die Borstenleiste 14 nach unten. Diese Bewegung wird über das Trägerelement 22 an das Anzeigeelement 20 weitergegeben, das sich infolgedessen in die Oberschale 12 zurückzieht. Auf diese Weise ist das Anzeigeelement 20 an der Oberfläche der Oberschale 12 nicht mehr sichtbar. FIG. 2 shows a sectional view of the Staubsaugerbodendüse 10 according to the invention according to the FIGS. 1 a and 1 b. The housing 11 is divided into upper shell 12 and lower housing part 13. The bristle strip 14 is shown in the position intended for carpets, that is, in the retracted position. The bristle strip 14 is connected to the display element 20 by means of a carrier element 22. This is shown outstanding because of the corresponding position of the bristle strip 14 as from the upper shell 12. In this case, the display element 20 passes through the openings 18. On hard floor, the bristle strip 14 moves downward. This movement is transmitted via the carrier element 22 to the display element 20, which consequently retracts into the upper shell 12. In this way, the display element 20 is no longer visible on the surface of the upper shell 12.

In den Figuren 3a und 3b ist eine alternative Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Staubsaugerbodendüse 10 abgebildet. Diese unterscheidet sich im Wesentlichen nur in der Ausgestaltung des Anzeigeelements 18. Statt eines Teppichsymbols, wie es in den Figuren 1a bis 2 dargestellt ist, ist hier die Struktur eines Teppichs nachgeahmt.In the FIGS. 3a and 3b an alternative embodiment of the vacuum cleaner floor nozzle 10 according to the invention is shown. This differs essentially only in the embodiment of the display element 18. Instead of a carpet symbol, as in the FIGS. 1a to 2 is shown here, the structure of a carpet is imitated.

Die in der vorstehenden Beschreibung, in den Zeichnungen, sowie in den Ansprüchen offenbarten Merkmale der Erfindung können sowohl einzeln als auch in beliebiger Kombination für die Verwirklichung der Erfindung wesentlich sein.The features of the invention disclosed in the foregoing description, in the drawings and in the claims may be essential to the realization of the invention either individually or in any combination.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
StaubsaugerbodendüseStaubsaugerbodendüse
1111
Gehäusecasing
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OberschaleUpper shell
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GehäuseunterteilHousing bottom
1414
Borstenleistebristle strip
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Saugrohranschlusssuction pipe
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Anzeigedisplay
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Durchbruchbreakthrough
2020
Anzeigeelementdisplay element
2222
Trägerelementsupport element

Claims (7)

  1. Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner (10) having a housing (11) and at least one bristle strip (14), wherein the bristle strip (14) can assume at least a first position and a second position, and wherein at least one display element (20) passes through at least one breakthrough (18) in the housing (11) as a function of the position of the bristle strip (14), and wherein the display element (20) is actuated mechanically, characterised in that the display element (20) is connected in one piece with the bristle strip (14).
  2. Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 1, characterised in that the breakthrough (18) is moulded on the housing (11).
  3. Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 2, characterised in that the breakthrough (18) is moulded in one piece on an upper shell (12).
  4. Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the breakthrough (18) is moulded in one piece on the upper shell by means of ultrasound welding.
  5. Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the breakthrough (18) is clipped to the housing (11).
  6. Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner (10) according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that the breakthrough (18) consists of a number of parts.
  7. Floor nozzle for a vacuum cleaner (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the changeover between the first position and the second position takes place automatically.
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