EP2459045B1 - Suction cleaner with dust container - Google Patents

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EP2459045B1
EP2459045B1 EP10732996.3A EP10732996A EP2459045B1 EP 2459045 B1 EP2459045 B1 EP 2459045B1 EP 10732996 A EP10732996 A EP 10732996A EP 2459045 B1 EP2459045 B1 EP 2459045B1
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Carsten Hauptlorenz
Stephan Husnik
Melinda Rink
Martin Storath
Christian Ullrich
Benedikt Bach
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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
    • A47L9/10—Filters; Dust separators; Dust removal; Automatic exchange of filters
    • A47L9/16—Arrangement or disposition of cyclones or other devices with centrifugal action
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  • the present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner with a dust container having a handle for supporting the dust container, wherein the handle has a first connecting element for transmitting a force from the dust container to the handle, and the handle at the point where the first connecting member to the Dust container attacks, the dust container engages under.
  • a dust collecting chamber under which a pivotally fixed support element is arranged.
  • a handle extends from one side of the support member in a longitudinal direction of the dust collection chamber and is spaced from the peripheral surface thereof.
  • a device for fixing a dust container to a cyclone vacuum cleaner known.
  • the device comprises a receiving part with a space in a housing of the cyclone vacuum cleaner and a dust container, which is mounted in the receiving part. Once the dust container is inserted into the receiving part, the dust container is rotated by use of a handle disposed on an outer surface of the dust container.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a comparison with the prior art improved vacuum cleaner.
  • a vacuum cleaner to be provided with a dust container the dust container safely via a handle should be portable.
  • a reliable connection between the handle and dust container to be achieved.
  • Vacuum cleaners are electrical energy powered devices for receiving dust, including both mains powered and battery or cordless tools.
  • a vacuum cleaner may e.g. a motor-blower unit for generating a suction air flow, a nozzle for collecting dust, a suction air guide for guiding the suction air flow, a Staubabscheideech and a dust container.
  • a dust separation unit is to be understood as a device in which the dirt-laden suction air can be removed from the dirt.
  • a Staubabscheidevenez have a filter and / or a centrifugal separator.
  • the dust container includes the dust collecting unit, so that the dust filtered by the dust collecting unit can be collected in the dust box.
  • dust container and Staubabscheidetician can also be arranged separately from each other in a vacuum cleaner. In order to dispose of the dust accumulated in the dust container, the dust container can be removed from the vacuum cleaner.
  • the user For emptying the dust container, the user advantageously grasps the handle of the dust container and carries the dust container to a discharge point, for example a trash can, at which he can empty the dust container. While carried by the user, the dust container is in a carrying position. In this case, the dust container is advantageously held so that no dust or dirt can get out of the dust container.
  • a discharge point for example a trash can
  • the handle engaging under the dust container engages the dust container with the first connector on a lower outer surface, i. on an outer surface on the lower side in the carrying position of the dust container.
  • the handle is advantageously in the carrying position of the dust container in the direction of gravity beyond the outer contour of the dust container beyond.
  • the surface normal of the outer surface of the dust container is directed at the point at which the first connecting element engages the dust container, substantially in the direction of gravity. Essentially here means that the surface normal of the direction of gravity may preferably differ by more than 20 °, more preferably at most by 10 °.
  • the weight of the dust container rests on the handle during wear.
  • the shearing forces acting on the connection between the handle and the dust container can be minimized by the under-gripping handle. In this way, a reliable and / or durable connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved because shear forces can lead to premature release of a connection.
  • a safe carrying and / or easy handling of the dust container can be achieved, since the handle is fixed on the first connecting element fixed to the dust container.
  • the user only needs the hand for handling the dust container, for example for emptying it, with which he comprises the handle, and does not have to additionally stabilize the dust container with the second hand.
  • the inventors have recognized in particular that a firmly fixed handle can be more comfortable for the user, since the dust container can easily be brought back into the carrying position in a deviation from the carrying position by slight correction movements on the handle. Further, by preventing relative movement between the handle and the dust container, a durable, wear-free connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved.
  • the handle is formed at the point where the first connecting element acts on the dust container as a first Abstellfuß.
  • the handle for parking the dust container is usable.
  • the dust container e.g. in preparation for emptying, can be safely turned off and tipping over the dust container can be avoided.
  • the dust container has a second Abstellfuß, which ends with the handle on a level.
  • the handle and the second Abstellfuß end in the carrying position of the dust container on a horizontally extending plane.
  • the dust container can be placed on the handle and the second Abstellfuß in carrying position.
  • the second Abstellfuß is arranged in a carrying position of the dust container on a lower outer surface of the dust container.
  • the surface normal of the outer surface of the dust container at the point at which the second Abstellfuß is disposed on the dust container directed substantially in the direction of gravity.
  • the surface normal of the direction of gravity may preferably differ by more than 20 °, more preferably at most by 10 °.
  • the second Abstellfuß is arranged at a comparable location as the first connecting element to the dust container. As a result, a symmetrical structure and thus easy manufacture of the dust container can be achieved.
  • the dust container on a third Abstellfuß is particularly preferably, the third Abstellfuß in the carrying position of the dust container on the arranged lower outer surface of the dust container, wherein the surface normal of the outer surface of the dust container is directed at this point substantially in the direction of gravity.
  • the surface normal of the direction of gravity may preferably differ by more than 20 °, more preferably at most by 10 °.
  • the third Abstellfuß is advantageously arranged at a comparable location as the first Abstellfuß and / or the first connecting element to the dust container. With the third Abstellfuß a tripod storage of the dust container can be reached by the overturning of the dust container can be safely prevented.
  • a high stability of the dust container can be achieved thereby, whereby a drop of the dust container can be prevented.
  • the user can safely shut off the dust container after removal from the vacuum cleaner.
  • a dust container according to the invention may also have further Abstellforese.
  • the handle has a second connecting element for connecting the handle to the dust container.
  • the second connecting element is arranged on the outer surface of the dust container.
  • the second connecting element is arranged in the carrying position laterally of the dust container.
  • the handle is connected via the first and the second connecting element with the dust container, so that a stable connection between the dust container and the handle can be achieved.
  • this is a deformation of the handle under load, e.g. while carrying the dust container can be minimized, so that a high load capacity of the handle can be achieved.
  • a material-saving and thus weight-saving design of the handle can be made possible.
  • first and a second connecting element By using a first and a second connecting element, a separation of functions can be achieved, wherein the first connecting element for receiving the gravity of the dust container and the second connecting element can serve to attach the handle to the dust container.
  • first connecting element for receiving the gravity of the dust container and the second connecting element can serve to attach the handle to the dust container.
  • an embodiment of the handle according to the invention may also have further connecting elements.
  • the second connecting element has a fixing means for connecting the second connecting element to the dust container.
  • the fixing may be performed, for example, as a screw.
  • fixative is achievable that the second connecting element can only be detached from the dust container with an aid, for example with a screwdriver.
  • the connection between the dust container and the handle via the second connecting element can also be referred to as a fixed bearing.
  • the second connecting element can be permanently connected to the dust container, for example by means of an adhesive or welded connection.
  • the first connecting element is connected by positive engagement with the dust container.
  • the connection via the first connecting element between the dust container and the handle is hereby advantageously without further means, such as e.g. Fixative, possible.
  • the positive connection between the handle or the first connecting element and the dust container can also be referred to as a floating bearing.
  • embodiments of the invention are also conceivable in which a separation of the positive connection between the handle and the dust container via the first connecting element can no longer be possible.
  • Such a compound may e.g. be realized by a snap-in connection with a latching element which engages in a latching groove. Such a snap connection can be compared with that of a cable tie.
  • the first connecting element has a groove which corresponds to a tongue on the dust container.
  • the tongue corresponding to the groove can be arranged by the tongue corresponding to the groove, the first connecting element only in one direction on the dust container or separated from the dust container.
  • the direction in which the tongue is guided into the groove ie the insertion direction, corresponds to the direction in which the gravity of the dust container acts on the handle when the dust container is carried.
  • the tongue of the dust container can only be pulled in one direction out of the groove of the first connecting element, so that the first connecting element can only be removed in a separating direction from the dust container.
  • the handle is arranged as a separate assembly on the dust container.
  • the handle disposed separately on the dust container, easy replacement of the handle, e.g. due to damage.
  • additional functional parts can be easily integrated into the handle designed as a separate assembly.
  • the locking of the lid of the dust container or the locking of the dust container to the vacuum cleaner can be arranged on the handle.
  • the handle has a continuous main gripping surface.
  • the main gripping surface is to be understood as meaning the surface of the handle which faces the dust container. Over the main gripping surface is advantageously taken a large part of the weight of the dust container during wear in the carrying position of the dust container.
  • a continuous main gripping surface can e.g. be smooth, and has no tool cutting edge.
  • the tool separation edges may be e.g. be arranged laterally from the main gripping surface.
  • the present invention enables the provision of a vacuum cleaner with a dust container with simple constructive and inexpensive means, wherein the dust container can be safely carried over a handle. Furthermore, a reliable and / or stable connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved.
  • FIG. 1 shows a vacuum cleaner 10 with a dust container 20 in a perspective sectional view.
  • a dust container 20 is shown in a perspective sectional view, wherein FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 a detail of the dust container 20 to detail A or detail B from Fig. 2 demonstrate.
  • the dust container 20 is in Fig. 5 shown in a perspective view.
  • the dust container 20 has a handle 30 for supporting the dust container 20, wherein the dust container 20 is in a carrying position during carrying. In its carrying position, the dust container 20 is in a as in Fig. 2 position shown. For example, to empty the dust container 20, the user grasps the handle 30 with one hand and carries the dust container 20 in its carrying position.
  • the handle 30 has a continuous main gripping surface 31, and is as a separate assembly to the Dust container 20 fixed.
  • the main gripping surface 31 is the surface of the handle 30 facing the dust container 20. Due to the continuous main gripping surface 31 a comfortable carrying the dust container 20 is achieved. For example, there is no tool cutting edge on the main gripping surface 31, which could interfere with the carrying of the dust container 20.
  • the handle 30 has a first connecting element 40 for transmitting a force from the dust container 20 to the handle 30.
  • the handle 30 engages under the dust container 20 at the point at which the first connecting element 40 engages the dust container 20.
  • the first connection element 40 attacks the dust container on the lower outer surface 21.
  • the handle 30 is in the carrying position of the dust container 20 in the direction of gravity on the outer contour of the dust container 20 also off.
  • the lower outer surface 21 is in the carrying position of the dust container 20 from below touched.
  • the surface normal 41 of the lower outer surface 21 is directed in the direction of gravity.
  • the handle 30 is firmly fixed to the dust container 20 via the first connecting element 40, so that a secure carrying and easy handling of the dust container 20 is achieved.
  • the user For handling the dust container 20, e.g. for its emptying, the user only needs the hand with which he includes the handle 30.
  • the fixed-grip handle 30 is particularly comfortable for the user, since the dust container 20 can be easily brought back to the carrying position in a deviation from the carrying position by slight correction movements on the handle 30.
  • the handle 30 is formed at the location where the first connecting member 40 engages the dust container 20 as a first Abstellfuß 22, whereby the dust container 20 can be safely placed on the handle 30.
  • the dust container 20 has a second 23 and a third Abstellfuß 24, which end with the handle 30 at a level.
  • the second 23 and the third Abstellfuß 24 are disposed on the lower outer surface 21 of the dust container 20.
  • the handle 30 has a second connecting element 50 for connecting the handle 30 to the dust container 20.
  • the second connection element 50 is arranged laterally on the outer surface of the dust container.
  • the handle 30 is connected to the dust container 20 via the first 40 and the second connecting element 50, so that a stable connection between the dust container 20 and the handle 30 is achieved. This minimizes deformation of the handle 30 under a load during the carrying of the dust container 20, so that a high strength of the handle 20 is achieved.
  • the second connecting element 50 For connecting the second connecting element 50, and thus of the handle 30, to the dust container 20, the second connecting element 50 has a fixing means 51 designed as a screw.
  • the fixing means 51 can be solved only with a screwdriver as an aid, so that the second connecting element 50, and thus the handle 30 can be solved only with an aid of the dust container 20.
  • the first connecting element 40 is connected by positive engagement with the dust container 20.
  • the first connecting element 40 in this case has a groove 42 which corresponds to a tongue 43 on the dust container 20.
  • the groove 42 can be separated from the tongue 43 only in a direction corresponding to the direction of the surface normal 41.
  • the present invention enables the provision of a vacuum cleaner with a dust container with simple constructive and inexpensive means, wherein the dust container can be safely carried over a handle. Furthermore, a reliable and / or stable connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved.

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Gebiet der ErfindungField of the invention

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Staubsauger mit einem Staubbehälter, der einen Handgriff zum Tragen des Staubbehälters aufweist, wobei der Handgriff ein erstes Verbindungselement zur Übertragung einer Kraft von dem Staubbehälter auf den Handgriff aufweist, und der Handgriff an der Stelle an der das erste Verbindungselement an den Staubbehälter angreift, den Staubbehälter untergreift.The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner with a dust container having a handle for supporting the dust container, wherein the handle has a first connecting element for transmitting a force from the dust container to the handle, and the handle at the point where the first connecting member to the Dust container attacks, the dust container engages under.

Hintergrund der ErfindungBackground of the invention

Aus der Schrift GB 2 454 051 A ist eine Staubsammelkammer bekannt, unter der ein schwenkbar fixiertes Unterstützungselement angeordnet ist. Ein Griff erstreckt sich von einer Seite des Unterstützungselements in einer Längsrichtung der Staubsammelkammer und ist von deren Umfangsoberfläche beabstandet.From the Scriptures GB 2 454 051 A a dust collecting chamber is known under which a pivotally fixed support element is arranged. A handle extends from one side of the support member in a longitudinal direction of the dust collection chamber and is spaced from the peripheral surface thereof.

Beispielsweise ist aus der Patentschrift US 6,922,868 eine Vorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Staubbehälters an einem Zyklonstaubsauger bekannt. Die Vorrichtung umfasst ein Aufnahmeteil mit einem Raum in einem Gehäuse des Zyklonstaubsaugers und einen Staubbehälter, der in dem Aufnahmeteil montiert ist. Sobald der Staubbehälter in den Aufnahmeteil eingesetzt ist, wird der Staubbehälter durch Benutzung eines Handgriffs, der an einer äußeren Oberfläche des Staubbehälters angeordnet ist, rotiert.For example, from the patent US 6,922,868 a device for fixing a dust container to a cyclone vacuum cleaner known. The device comprises a receiving part with a space in a housing of the cyclone vacuum cleaner and a dust container, which is mounted in the receiving part. Once the dust container is inserted into the receiving part, the dust container is rotated by use of a handle disposed on an outer surface of the dust container.

Weiter ist aus der JP 2001078938 ein Staubsauger mit einem Staubbehälter bekannt. An dem Staubbehälter ist ein Griffstück frei schwenkbar an einer äußeren Oberfläche des Staubbehälters angebracht. Weiter sind aus dem Stand der Technik Staubbehälter für Staubsauger bekannt, die einen Handgriff aufweisen, der an einer äußeren Oberfläche seitlich des Staubbehälters angeordnet sind.Next is from the JP 2001078938 a vacuum cleaner with a dust container known. On the dust container, a handle is freely pivotally mounted on an outer surface of the dust container. Further dust containers for vacuum cleaners are known from the prior art, which have a handle which are arranged on an outer surface of the side of the dust container.

Der Erfindung zugrundeliegende AufgabeThe problem underlying the invention

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen gegenüber dem Stand der Technik verbesserten Staubsauger bereitzustellen. Insbesondere soll ein Staubsauger mit einem Staubbehälter bereitgestellt werden, wobei der Staubbehälter über einen Handgriff sicher tragbar sein soll. Weiter soll eine zuverlässige Verbindung zwischen Handgriff und Staubbehälter erreicht werden.The invention has for its object to provide a comparison with the prior art improved vacuum cleaner. In particular, a vacuum cleaner to be provided with a dust container, the dust container safely via a handle should be portable. Next, a reliable connection between the handle and dust container to be achieved.

Erfindungsgemäße LösungInventive solution

Die Bezugszeichen in sämtlichen Ansprüchen haben keine einschränkende Wirkung, sondern sollen lediglich deren Lesbarkeit verbessern.The reference numbers in all claims have no limiting effect, but are only intended to improve their readability.

Die Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe gelingt durch einen Staubsauger mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The solution of the problem is achieved by a vacuum cleaner with the features of claim 1.

Unter einem Staubsauger sind mit elektrischer Energie betriebene Geräte zur Aufnahme von Staub zu verstehen, wobei sowohl netzbetriebene als auch Batterie- oder Akkugeräte eingeschlossen sind. Ein Staubsauger kann z.B. eine Motor-Gebläse-Einheit zur Erzeugung eines Saugluftstroms, eine Düse zur Staubaufnahme, eine Saugluftführung zur Führung des Saugluftstroms, eine Staubabscheideeinheit und einen Staubbehälter umfassen. Unter einer Staubabscheideeinheit ist eine Vorrichtung zu verstehen, in der die mit Schmutz beladene Saugluft von dem Schmutz befreit werden kann. Beispielsweise kann eine Staubabscheideeinheit einen Filter und/oder einen Fliehkraftabscheider aufweisen. Üblicherweise umfasst der Staubbehälter die Staubabscheideeinheit, so dass der von der Staubabscheideeinheit gefilterte Staub in dem Staubbehälter gesammelt werden kann. Staubbehälter und Staubabscheideeinheit können allerdings auch getrennt voneinander in einem Staubsauger angeordnet sein. Um den in dem Staubbehälter angesammelten Staubs entsorgen zu können, kann der Staubbehälter dem Staubsauger entnommen werden.Vacuum cleaners are electrical energy powered devices for receiving dust, including both mains powered and battery or cordless tools. A vacuum cleaner may e.g. a motor-blower unit for generating a suction air flow, a nozzle for collecting dust, a suction air guide for guiding the suction air flow, a Staubabscheideeinheit and a dust container. A dust separation unit is to be understood as a device in which the dirt-laden suction air can be removed from the dirt. For example, a Staubabscheideeinheit have a filter and / or a centrifugal separator. Usually, the dust container includes the dust collecting unit, so that the dust filtered by the dust collecting unit can be collected in the dust box. However, dust container and Staubabscheideeinheit can also be arranged separately from each other in a vacuum cleaner. In order to dispose of the dust accumulated in the dust container, the dust container can be removed from the vacuum cleaner.

Zur Entleerung des Staubbehälters umgreift der Benutzer vorteilhafterweise den Handgriff des Staubbehälters und trägt den Staubbehälter zu einer Entleerungsstelle, z.B. einem Abfalleimer, an der er den Staubbehälter entleeren kann. Während des Tragens durch den Benutzer befindet sich der Staubbehälter in einer Trageposition. Hierbei wird der Staubbehälter vorteilhafterweise so gehalten, dass kein Staub oder Schmutz aus dem Staubbehälter gelangen kann.For emptying the dust container, the user advantageously grasps the handle of the dust container and carries the dust container to a discharge point, for example a trash can, at which he can empty the dust container. While carried by the user, the dust container is in a carrying position. In this case, the dust container is advantageously held so that no dust or dirt can get out of the dust container.

Der den Staubbehälter untergreifende Handgriff greift den Staubbehälter mit dem ersten Verbindungselement an einer unteren Außenfläche, d.h. an einer Außenfläche auf der in Trageposition unteren Seite des Staubbehälters an. Hierbei steht der Handgriff vorteilhafterweise in Trageposition des Staubbehälters in Richtung der Schwerkraft über die Außenkontur des Staubbehälters hinaus ab. In Trageposition des Staubbehälters ist die Flächennormale der Außenfläche des Staubbehälters an der Stelle, an der das erste Verbindungselement an den Staubbehälter angreift, im Wesentlichen in Richtung der Schwerkraft gerichtet. Im Wesentlichen meint hier, dass die Flächennormale von der Richtung der Schwerkraft vorzugsweise höchstens um 20°, besonders vorzugsweise höchstens um 10° abweichen kann.The handle engaging under the dust container engages the dust container with the first connector on a lower outer surface, i. on an outer surface on the lower side in the carrying position of the dust container. In this case, the handle is advantageously in the carrying position of the dust container in the direction of gravity beyond the outer contour of the dust container beyond. In the carrying position of the dust container, the surface normal of the outer surface of the dust container is directed at the point at which the first connecting element engages the dust container, substantially in the direction of gravity. Essentially here means that the surface normal of the direction of gravity may preferably differ by more than 20 °, more preferably at most by 10 °.

Es ist ein erreichbarer Vorteil der Erfindung, dass das Gewicht des Staubbehälters während des Tragens auf dem Handgriff lastet. Vorteilhafterweise können durch den untergreifenden Handgriff die auf die Verbindung zwischen dem Handgriff und dem Staubbehälter einwirkenden Scherkräfte minimiert werden. Hierdurch kann eine zuverlässige und/oder langlebige Verbindung zwischen dem Handgriff und dem Staubbehälter erreicht werden, da Scherkräfte zu einem frühzeitigen Lösen einer Verbindung führen können.It is an achievable advantage of the invention that the weight of the dust container rests on the handle during wear. Advantageously, the shearing forces acting on the connection between the handle and the dust container can be minimized by the under-gripping handle. In this way, a reliable and / or durable connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved because shear forces can lead to premature release of a connection.

Durch die Erfindung kann ein sicheres Tragen und/oder eine einfache Handhabung des Staubbehälters erreichbar sein, da der Handgriff über das erste Verbindungselement fest an dem Staubbehälter fixiert ist. Vorteilhafterweise ist erreichbar, dass der Benutzer zur Handhabung des Staubbehälters, z.B. zu dessen Entleerung, nur die Hand benötigt, mit der er den Handgriff umfasst, und den Staubbehälter nicht mit der zweiten Hand zusätzlich stabilisieren muss. Die Erfinder haben insbesondere erkannt, dass ein fest fixierter Handgriff für den Benutzer angenehmer sein kann, da der Staubbehälter bei einem Abweichen von der Trageposition durch geringe Korrekturbewegungen an dem Handgriff wieder leicht zurück in die Trageposition gebracht werden kann. Weiter kann durch die Verhinderung einer Relativbewegung zwischen Handgriff und Staubbehälter eine langlebige, da verschleißfreie Verbindung zwischen Handgriff und Staubbehälter erreichbar sein.By the invention, a safe carrying and / or easy handling of the dust container can be achieved, since the handle is fixed on the first connecting element fixed to the dust container. Advantageously, it can be achieved that the user only needs the hand for handling the dust container, for example for emptying it, with which he comprises the handle, and does not have to additionally stabilize the dust container with the second hand. The inventors have recognized in particular that a firmly fixed handle can be more comfortable for the user, since the dust container can easily be brought back into the carrying position in a deviation from the carrying position by slight correction movements on the handle. Further, by preventing relative movement between the handle and the dust container, a durable, wear-free connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved.

Bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der ErfindungPreferred embodiment of the invention

Vorteilhafte Aus- und Weiterbildungen, welche einzeln oder in Kombination miteinander eingesetzt werden können, sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.Advantageous embodiments and developments, which can be used individually or in combination with each other, are the subject of the dependent claims.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung der Erfindung ist der Handgriff an der Stelle, an der das erste Verbindungselement an den Staubbehälter angreift, als ein erster Abstellfuß ausgebildet. Vorteilhafterweise ist erreichbar, dass der Handgriff zum Abstellen des Staubbehälters nutzbar ist. Weiter ist erreichbar, dass der Staubbehälter, z.B. in Vorbereitung einer Entleerung, sicher abgestellt werden kann und ein Umkippen des Staubbehälters vermieden werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise können durch die Ausbildung des Handgriffs als erster Abstellfuß Vorrichtungen zum Abstellen des Staubbehälters eingespart und/oder vereinfacht werden.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the handle is formed at the point where the first connecting element acts on the dust container as a first Abstellfuß. Advantageously, it can be achieved that the handle for parking the dust container is usable. Further, it is attainable that the dust container, e.g. in preparation for emptying, can be safely turned off and tipping over the dust container can be avoided. Advantageously, can be saved and / or simplified by the formation of the handle as a first Abstellfuß devices for parking the dust container.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist der Staubbehälter einen zweiten Abstellfuß auf, der mit dem Handgriff auf einem Niveau endet. Besonders vorzugsweise enden der Handgriff und der zweite Abstellfuß in Trageposition des Staubbehälters auf einer horizontal verlaufenden Ebene. Vorteilhafterweise kann der Staubbehälter auf dem Handgriff und dem zweiten Abstellfuß in Trageposition abgestellt werden.In a further preferred embodiment, the dust container has a second Abstellfuß, which ends with the handle on a level. Particularly preferably, the handle and the second Abstellfuß end in the carrying position of the dust container on a horizontally extending plane. Advantageously, the dust container can be placed on the handle and the second Abstellfuß in carrying position.

Die Erfindung weiterbildend ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass der zweite Abstellfuß in einer Trageposition des Staubbehälters an einer unteren Außenfläche des Staubbehälters angeordnet ist. In Trageposition des Staubbehälters ist die Flächennormale der Außenfläche des Staubbehälters an der Stelle, an der der zweite Abstellfuß an dem Staubbehälter angeordnet ist, im Wesentlichen in Richtung der Schwerkraft gerichtet. Im Wesentlichen meint hier, dass die Flächennormale von der Richtung der Schwerkraft vorzugsweise höchstens um 20°, besonders vorzugsweise höchstens um 10° abweichen kann. Vorteilhafterweise ist der zweite Abstellfuß an einer vergleichbaren Stelle wie das erste Verbindungselement an dem Staubbehälter angeordnet. Hierdurch kann ein symmetrischer Aufbau und somit eine leichte Herstellung des Staubbehälters erreichbar sein.The invention further development is preferably provided that the second Abstellfuß is arranged in a carrying position of the dust container on a lower outer surface of the dust container. In the carrying position of the dust container, the surface normal of the outer surface of the dust container at the point at which the second Abstellfuß is disposed on the dust container, directed substantially in the direction of gravity. Essentially here means that the surface normal of the direction of gravity may preferably differ by more than 20 °, more preferably at most by 10 °. Advantageously, the second Abstellfuß is arranged at a comparable location as the first connecting element to the dust container. As a result, a symmetrical structure and thus easy manufacture of the dust container can be achieved.

Besonders vorzugsweise weist der Staubbehälter einen dritten Abstellfuß auf. Besonders vorzugsweise ist der dritte Abstellfuß in der Trageposition des Staubbehälters an der unteren Außenfläche des Staubbehälters angeordnet, wobei die Flächennormale der Außenfläche des Staubbehälters an dieser Stelle im Wesentlichen in Richtung der Schwerkraft gerichtet ist. Im Wesentlichen meint hier, dass die Flächennormale von der Richtung der Schwerkraft vorzugsweise höchstens um 20°, besonders vorzugsweise höchstens um 10° abweichen kann. Der dritte Abstellfuß ist vorteilhafterweise an einer vergleichbaren Stelle wie der erste Abstellfuß und/oder das erste Verbindungselement an dem Staubbehälter angeordnet. Mit dem dritten Abstellfuß ist eine Dreibeinlagerung des Staubbehälters erreichbar, durch die ein Umkippen des Staubbehälters sicher verhindert werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise ist hierdurch eine hohe Standsicherheit des Staubbehälters erreichbar, wodurch ein Umfallen des Staubbehälters verhindert werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise kann der Benutzer den Staubbehälter nach Entnahme aus dem Staubsauger sicher abstellen. Natürlich kann ein erfindungsgemäßer Staubbehälter auch noch weitere Abstellfüße aufweisen.Particularly preferably, the dust container on a third Abstellfuß. Particularly preferably, the third Abstellfuß in the carrying position of the dust container on the arranged lower outer surface of the dust container, wherein the surface normal of the outer surface of the dust container is directed at this point substantially in the direction of gravity. Essentially here means that the surface normal of the direction of gravity may preferably differ by more than 20 °, more preferably at most by 10 °. The third Abstellfuß is advantageously arranged at a comparable location as the first Abstellfuß and / or the first connecting element to the dust container. With the third Abstellfuß a tripod storage of the dust container can be reached by the overturning of the dust container can be safely prevented. Advantageously, a high stability of the dust container can be achieved thereby, whereby a drop of the dust container can be prevented. Advantageously, the user can safely shut off the dust container after removal from the vacuum cleaner. Of course, a dust container according to the invention may also have further Abstellfüße.

In einer Ausführung der Erfindung weist der Handgriff ein zweites Verbindungselement zum Verbinden des Handgriffs mit dem Staubbehälter auf. Besonders vorzugsweise ist das zweite Verbindungselement an der Außenfläche des Staubbehälters angeordnet. Besonders vorzugsweise ist das zweite Verbindungselement in Trageposition seitlich des Staubbehälters angeordnet. Vorteilhafterweise ist der Handgriff über das erste und das zweite Verbindungselement mit dem Staubbehälter verbunden, so dass eine stabile Verbindung zwischen Staubbehälter und Handgriff erreichbar ist. Vorteilhafterweise ist hierdurch eine Verformung des Handgriffs bei Belastung z.B. während des Tragens des Staubbehälters minimierbar, so dass eine hohe Beanspruchbarkeit des Handgriffs erreichbar sein kann. Weiter kann eine materialsparende und somit gewichtssparende Auslegung des Handgriffs ermöglicht werden. Durch Verwendung eines ersten und eines zweiten Verbindungselements ist eine Trennung von Funktionen erreichbar, wobei das erste Verbindungselement zur Aufnahme der Schwerkraft des Staubbehälters und das zweite Verbindungselement zur Befestigung des Handgriffs an dem Staubbehälter dienen kann. Natürlich kann eine erfindungsgemäße Ausführung des Handgriffs noch weitere Verbindungselemente aufweisen.In one embodiment of the invention, the handle has a second connecting element for connecting the handle to the dust container. Particularly preferably, the second connecting element is arranged on the outer surface of the dust container. Particularly preferably, the second connecting element is arranged in the carrying position laterally of the dust container. Advantageously, the handle is connected via the first and the second connecting element with the dust container, so that a stable connection between the dust container and the handle can be achieved. Advantageously, this is a deformation of the handle under load, e.g. while carrying the dust container can be minimized, so that a high load capacity of the handle can be achieved. Furthermore, a material-saving and thus weight-saving design of the handle can be made possible. By using a first and a second connecting element, a separation of functions can be achieved, wherein the first connecting element for receiving the gravity of the dust container and the second connecting element can serve to attach the handle to the dust container. Of course, an embodiment of the handle according to the invention may also have further connecting elements.

In einer Ausführung der Erfindung weist das zweite Verbindungselement ein Fixiermittel zum Verbinden des zweiten Verbindungselements mit dem Staubbehälter auf. Das Fixiermittel kann z.B. als Schraube ausgeführt sein. Durch das Fixiermittel ist erreichbar, dass das zweite Verbindungselement nur mit einem Hilfsmittel, z.B. mit einem Schraubenzieher, von dem Staubbehälter gelöst werden kann. Hierdurch ist eine mechanisch besonders stabile und somit langlebige und zuverlässige Ausführung der Verbindung zwischen Staubbehälter und Handgriff erreichbar. Die Verbindung zwischen dem Staubbehälter und dem Handgriff über das zweite Verbindungselement kann auch als Festlager bezeichnet werden. Natürlich kann in einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführung das zweite Verbindungselement unlösbar, z.B. durch eine Kleb- oder Schweißverbindung, mit dem Staubbehälter verbunden sein.In one embodiment of the invention, the second connecting element has a fixing means for connecting the second connecting element to the dust container. The fixing may be performed, for example, as a screw. By fixative is achievable that the second connecting element can only be detached from the dust container with an aid, for example with a screwdriver. As a result, a mechanically particularly stable and thus durable and reliable execution of the connection between dust container and handle can be achieved. The connection between the dust container and the handle via the second connecting element can also be referred to as a fixed bearing. Of course, in an embodiment according to the invention, the second connecting element can be permanently connected to the dust container, for example by means of an adhesive or welded connection.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das erste Verbindungselement durch Formschluss mit dem Staubbehälter verbunden ist. Vorteilhafterweise ist hierdurch ein leichtes Anbringen des Handgriffs über das Verbindungselement an den Staubbehälter erreichbar. Die Verbindung über das erste Verbindungselement zwischen Staubbehälter und Handgriff ist hierbei vorteilhafterweise ohne weitere Mittel, wie z.B. Fixiermittel, möglich. Die Formschlussverbindung zwischen dem Handgriff bzw. dem ersten Verbindungselement und dem Staubbehälter kann auch als Loslager bezeichnet werden. Es sind aber auch Ausführungen der Erfindung denkbar, bei denen ein Trennen der formschlüssigen Verbindung zwischen Handgriff und Staubbehälter über das erste Verbindungselement nicht mehr möglich sein kann. Eine solche Verbindung kann z.B. durch eine Einrastverbindung mit einem Einrastelement, das in eine Rastnut eingreift, realisiert werden. Eine solche Einrastverbindung kann mit der eines Kabelbinders verglichen werden.According to the invention it is preferably provided that the first connecting element is connected by positive engagement with the dust container. Advantageously, this makes it easy to attach the handle via the connecting element to the dust container. The connection via the first connecting element between the dust container and the handle is hereby advantageously without further means, such as e.g. Fixative, possible. The positive connection between the handle or the first connecting element and the dust container can also be referred to as a floating bearing. However, embodiments of the invention are also conceivable in which a separation of the positive connection between the handle and the dust container via the first connecting element can no longer be possible. Such a compound may e.g. be realized by a snap-in connection with a latching element which engages in a latching groove. Such a snap connection can be compared with that of a cable tie.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung der Erfindung weist das erste Verbindungselement eine Nut auf, die mit einer Zunge an dem Staubbehälter korrespondiert. Vorteilhafterweise kann durch die mit der Zunge korrespondierende Nut das erste Verbindungselement nur in einer Richtung an dem Staubbehälter angeordnet oder von dem Staubbehälter getrennt werden. Vorteilhafterweise entspricht die Richtung, in der die Zunge in die Nut geführt wird, also die Einsetzrichtung, der Richtung, in der die Schwerkraft des Staubbehälters beim Tragen des Staubbehälters an dem Handgriff wirkt. Besonders vorzugsweise kann die Zunge des Staubbehälters nur in einer Richtung aus der Nut des ersten Verbindungselements gezogen werden, so dass das erste Verbindungselement nur in einer Trennrichtung von dem Staubbehälter entnommen werden kann. Durch die mit der Zunge korrespondierende Nut kann eine einfache und/oder stabile Ausführung der Verbindung zwischen Handgriff und Staubbehälter erreicht werden.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first connecting element has a groove which corresponds to a tongue on the dust container. Advantageously, can be arranged by the tongue corresponding to the groove, the first connecting element only in one direction on the dust container or separated from the dust container. Advantageously, the direction in which the tongue is guided into the groove, ie the insertion direction, corresponds to the direction in which the gravity of the dust container acts on the handle when the dust container is carried. Particularly preferably, the tongue of the dust container can only be pulled in one direction out of the groove of the first connecting element, so that the first connecting element can only be removed in a separating direction from the dust container. By the with the Tongue corresponding groove can be a simple and / or stable execution of the connection between the handle and dust container can be achieved.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Handgriff als separate Baugruppe an dem Staubbehälter angeordnet. Durch den separat an dem Staubbehälter angeordneten Handgriff kann ein leichtes Austauschen des Handgriffs, z.B. aufgrund von Beschädigungen, ermöglicht werden. Weiter können zusätzliche Funktionsteile leicht in den als separate Baugruppe ausgeführten Handgriff integriert werden. So kann z.B. die Verriegelung des Deckels des Staubbehälters oder die Verriegelung des Staubbehälters an dem Staubsauger an dem Handgriff angeordnet sein.In a further preferred embodiment, the handle is arranged as a separate assembly on the dust container. By the handle disposed separately on the dust container, easy replacement of the handle, e.g. due to damage. Further, additional functional parts can be easily integrated into the handle designed as a separate assembly. Thus, e.g. the locking of the lid of the dust container or the locking of the dust container to the vacuum cleaner can be arranged on the handle.

Die Erfindung weiterbildend ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass der Handgriff eine durchgehende Hauptgrifffläche aufweist. Dabei ist unter der Hauptgrifffläche die Fläche des Handgriffs zu verstehen, die dem Staubbehälter zugewandt ist. Über die Hauptgrifffläche wird vorteilhafterweise ein Großteil des Gewichts des Staubbehälters während des Tragens in der Trageposition des Staubbehälters aufgenommen. Eine durchgehende Hauptgrifffläche kann z.B. glatt ausgeführt sein, und weist keine Werkzeugtrennkante auf. Vorteilhafterweise kann hierdurch ein angenehmes Tragen des Staubbehälters ermöglicht werden, da das Gewicht des Staubbehälters über die Hauptgrifffläche an die Hand des Benutzers übertragen werden kann. Erfindungsgemäß können die Werkzeugtrennkanten z.B. seitlich von der Hauptgrifffläche angeordnet sein.The invention further development is preferably provided that the handle has a continuous main gripping surface. In this case, the main gripping surface is to be understood as meaning the surface of the handle which faces the dust container. Over the main gripping surface is advantageously taken a large part of the weight of the dust container during wear in the carrying position of the dust container. A continuous main gripping surface can e.g. be smooth, and has no tool cutting edge. Advantageously, thereby a comfortable carrying the dust container can be made possible, since the weight of the dust container can be transmitted via the main gripping surface to the user's hand. In accordance with the invention, the tool separation edges may be e.g. be arranged laterally from the main gripping surface.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht mit einfachen konstruktiven und kostengünstigen Mitteln die Bereitstellung eines Staubsaugers mit einem Staubbehälter, wobei der Staubbehälter über einen Handgriff sicher getragen werden kann. Weiter kann eine zuverlässige und/oder stabile Verbindung zwischen dem Handgriff und dem Staubbehälter erreicht werden.The present invention enables the provision of a vacuum cleaner with a dust container with simple constructive and inexpensive means, wherein the dust container can be safely carried over a handle. Furthermore, a reliable and / or stable connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved.

Kurzbeschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen werden nachfolgend an Hand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels, auf welches die Erfindung jedoch nicht beschränkt ist, näher beschrieben.Further advantageous embodiments will be described in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings, to which the invention is not limited.

Es zeigen schematisch:

Fig. 1
einen Staubsauger mit einem Staubbehälter in einer perspektivischen Schnittansicht;
Fig. 2
einen Staubbehälter gem. Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Schnittansicht;
Fig. 3
ein Detail des Staubbehälters nach Detail A aus Fig. 2;
Fig. 4
ein Detail des Staubbehälters nach Detail B aus Fig. 2;
und schließlich
Fig. 5
einen Staubbehälter in einer perspektivischen Ansicht.
They show schematically:
Fig. 1
a vacuum cleaner with a dust container in a perspective sectional view;
Fig. 2
a dust container gem. Fig. 1 in a perspective sectional view;
Fig. 3
a detail of the dust container after detail A from Fig. 2 ;
Fig. 4
a detail of the dust container after detail B off Fig. 2 ;
and finally
Fig. 5
a dust container in a perspective view.

Ausführliche Beschreibung anhand von einem AusführungsbeispielDetailed description based on one embodiment

Bei der nachfolgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung bezeichnen gleiche Bezugszeichen gleiche oder vergleichbare Komponenten.In the following description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, like reference characters designate like or similar components.

Das Ausführungsbeispiel wird im Folgenden anhand der Fig. 1 bis 5 erläutert. Fig. 1 zeigt einen Staubsauger 10 mit einem Staubbehälter 20 in einer perspektivischen Schnittansicht. In Fig. 2 dargestellt ist ein Staubbehälter 20 in einer perspektivischen Schnittansicht, wobei Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 ein Detail des Staubbehälters 20 nach Detail A bzw. Detail B aus Fig. 2 zeigen. Der Staubbehälter 20 ist in Fig. 5 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht gezeigt. Der Staubbehälter 20 weist einen Handgriff 30 zum Tragen des Staubbehälters 20 auf, wobei sich der Staubbehälter 20 während des Tragens in einer Trageposition befindet. In seiner Trageposition befindet sich der Staubbehälter 20 in einer wie in Fig. 2 dargestellten Position. Um den Staubbehälter 20 z.B. zu entleeren, umgreift der Benutzer den Handgriff 30 mit einer Hand und trägt den Staubbehälter 20 in seiner Trageposition. Hierdurch wird vermieden, dass der in dem Staubbehälter 20 gesammelte Staub ungewollt aus dem Staubbehälter 20 fallen kann. Der Handgriff 30 weist eine durchgehende Hauptgrifffläche 31 auf, und ist als separate Baugruppe an dem Staubbehälter 20 fest angeordnet. Die Hauptgrifffläche 31 ist die Fläche des Handgriffs 30, die dem Staubbehälter 20 zugewandt ist. Aufgrund der durchgehenden Hauptgrifffläche 31 wird ein angenehmes Tragen des Staubbehälters 20 erreicht. So befindet sich z.B. keine Werkzeugtrennkante an der Hauptgrifffläche 31, die beim Tragen des Staubbehälters 20 stören könnte.The embodiment will be described below with reference to the Fig. 1 to 5 explained. Fig. 1 shows a vacuum cleaner 10 with a dust container 20 in a perspective sectional view. In Fig. 2 a dust container 20 is shown in a perspective sectional view, wherein FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 a detail of the dust container 20 to detail A or detail B from Fig. 2 demonstrate. The dust container 20 is in Fig. 5 shown in a perspective view. The dust container 20 has a handle 30 for supporting the dust container 20, wherein the dust container 20 is in a carrying position during carrying. In its carrying position, the dust container 20 is in a as in Fig. 2 position shown. For example, to empty the dust container 20, the user grasps the handle 30 with one hand and carries the dust container 20 in its carrying position. This avoids that the dust collected in the dust container 20 may accidentally fall out of the dust container 20. The handle 30 has a continuous main gripping surface 31, and is as a separate assembly to the Dust container 20 fixed. The main gripping surface 31 is the surface of the handle 30 facing the dust container 20. Due to the continuous main gripping surface 31 a comfortable carrying the dust container 20 is achieved. For example, there is no tool cutting edge on the main gripping surface 31, which could interfere with the carrying of the dust container 20.

Der Handgriff 30 weist ein erstes Verbindungselement 40 zur Übertragung einer Kraft von dem Staubbehälter 20 auf den Handgriff 30 auf. Der Handgriff 30 untergreift den Staubbehälter 20 an der Stelle, an der das erste Verbindungselement 40 an den Staubbehälter 20 angreift. Das erste Verbindungselement 40 greift den Staubbehälter an der unteren Außenfläche 21 an. Hierbei steht der Handgriff 30 in Trageposition des Staubbehälters 20 in Richtung der Schwerkraft über die Außenkontur des Staubbehälters 20 hinaus ab. Somit lastet das Gewicht des Staubbehälters 20 während des Tragens auf dem Handgriff 30. Die untere Außenfläche 21 ist in Trageposition des Staubbehälters 20 von unten berührbar. Die Flächennormale 41 der unteren Außenfläche 21 ist in Richtung der Schwerkraft gerichtet.The handle 30 has a first connecting element 40 for transmitting a force from the dust container 20 to the handle 30. The handle 30 engages under the dust container 20 at the point at which the first connecting element 40 engages the dust container 20. The first connection element 40 attacks the dust container on the lower outer surface 21. Here, the handle 30 is in the carrying position of the dust container 20 in the direction of gravity on the outer contour of the dust container 20 also off. Thus, the weight of the dust container 20 during carrying on the handle 30. The lower outer surface 21 is in the carrying position of the dust container 20 from below touched. The surface normal 41 of the lower outer surface 21 is directed in the direction of gravity.

Über das erste Verbindungselement 40 ist der Handgriff 30 fest an dem Staubbehälter 20 fixiert, so dass ein sicheres Tragen und eine einfache Handhabung des Staubbehälters 20 erreicht wird. Zur Handhabung des Staubbehälters 20, z.B. zu dessen Entleerung, benötigt der Benutzer nur die Hand, mit der er den Handgriff 30 umfasst. Weiter ist der fest fixierte Handgriff 30 für den Benutzer besonders angenehm, da der Staubbehälter 20 bei einem Abweichen von der Trageposition durch geringe Korrekturbewegungen an dem Handgriff 30 wieder leicht zurück in die Trageposition gebracht werden kann.The handle 30 is firmly fixed to the dust container 20 via the first connecting element 40, so that a secure carrying and easy handling of the dust container 20 is achieved. For handling the dust container 20, e.g. for its emptying, the user only needs the hand with which he includes the handle 30. Further, the fixed-grip handle 30 is particularly comfortable for the user, since the dust container 20 can be easily brought back to the carrying position in a deviation from the carrying position by slight correction movements on the handle 30.

Der Handgriff 30 ist an der Stelle, an der das erste Verbindungselement 40 an den Staubbehälter 20 angreift, als ein erster Abstellfuß 22 ausgebildet, wodurch der Staubbehälter 20 sicher auf dem Handgriff 30 abgestellt werden kann. Weiter weist der Staubbehälter 20 einen zweiten 23 sowie einen dritten Abstellfuß 24 auf, die mit dem Handgriff 30 auf einem Niveau enden. Der zweite 23 und der dritte Abstellfuß 24 sind an der unteren Außenfläche 21 des Staubbehälters 20 angeordnet. In Trageposition des Staubbehälters ist die Flächennormale 41 der unteren Außenfläche 21 des Staubbehälters 20 an der Stelle, an der der zweite 23 und der dritte Abstellfuß 24 an dem Staubbehälter 20 angeordnet ist, in Richtung der Schwerkraft gerichtet.The handle 30 is formed at the location where the first connecting member 40 engages the dust container 20 as a first Abstellfuß 22, whereby the dust container 20 can be safely placed on the handle 30. Next, the dust container 20 has a second 23 and a third Abstellfuß 24, which end with the handle 30 at a level. The second 23 and the third Abstellfuß 24 are disposed on the lower outer surface 21 of the dust container 20. In the carrying position of the dust container, the surface normal 41 of the lower outer surface 21 of the dust container 20 at the position where the second 23 and the third Abstellfuß 24 is disposed on the dust container 20, directed in the direction of gravity.

Weiter weist der Handgriff 30 ein zweites Verbindungselement 50 zum Verbinden des Handgriffs 30 mit dem Staubbehälter 20 auf. Das zweite Verbindungselement 50 ist seitlich an der Außenfläche des Staubbehälters angeordnet. Der Handgriff 30 ist über das erste 40 und das zweite Verbindungselement 50 mit dem Staubbehälter 20 verbunden, so dass eine stabile Verbindung zwischen Staubbehälter 20 und Handgriff 30 erreicht wird. Hierdurch wird eine Verformung des Handgriffs 30 bei einer Belastung während des Tragens des Staubbehälters 20 minimiert, so dass eine hohe Beanspruchbarkeit des Handgriffs 20 erreicht wird.Furthermore, the handle 30 has a second connecting element 50 for connecting the handle 30 to the dust container 20. The second connection element 50 is arranged laterally on the outer surface of the dust container. The handle 30 is connected to the dust container 20 via the first 40 and the second connecting element 50, so that a stable connection between the dust container 20 and the handle 30 is achieved. This minimizes deformation of the handle 30 under a load during the carrying of the dust container 20, so that a high strength of the handle 20 is achieved.

Zum Verbinden des zweiten Verbindungselements 50, und somit des Handgriffs 30, mit dem Staubbehälter 20 weist das zweite Verbindungselement 50 ein als Schraube ausgeführtes Fixiermittel 51 auf. Das Fixiermittel 51 kann nur mit einem Schraubenzieher als Hilfsmittel gelöst werden, so dass das zweite Verbindungselement 50, und somit der Handgriff 30, nur mit einem Hilfsmittel von dem Staubbehälter 20 gelöst werden kann. Hierdurch wird eine mechanisch besonders stabile, langlebige und zuverlässige Ausführung der Verbindung zwischen Staubbehälter 20 und Handgriff 30 erreicht. Das erste Verbindungselement 40 ist durch Formschluss mit dem Staubbehälter 20 verbunden. Das erste Verbindungselement 40 weist hierbei eine Nut 42 auf, die mit einer Zunge 43 an dem Staubbehälter 20 korrespondiert. Die Nut 42 kann nur in einer Richtung, die Richtung der Flächennormale 41 entspricht, von der Zunge 43 getrennt werden.For connecting the second connecting element 50, and thus of the handle 30, to the dust container 20, the second connecting element 50 has a fixing means 51 designed as a screw. The fixing means 51 can be solved only with a screwdriver as an aid, so that the second connecting element 50, and thus the handle 30 can be solved only with an aid of the dust container 20. As a result, a mechanically particularly stable, durable and reliable execution of the connection between the dust container 20 and handle 30 is achieved. The first connecting element 40 is connected by positive engagement with the dust container 20. The first connecting element 40 in this case has a groove 42 which corresponds to a tongue 43 on the dust container 20. The groove 42 can be separated from the tongue 43 only in a direction corresponding to the direction of the surface normal 41.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht mit einfachen konstruktiven und kostengünstigen Mitteln die Bereitstellung eines Staubsaugers mit einem Staubbehälter, wobei der Staubbehälter über einen Handgriff sicher getragen werden kann. Weiter kann eine zuverlässige und/oder stabile Verbindung zwischen dem Handgriff und dem Staubbehälter erreicht werden.The present invention enables the provision of a vacuum cleaner with a dust container with simple constructive and inexpensive means, wherein the dust container can be safely carried over a handle. Furthermore, a reliable and / or stable connection between the handle and the dust container can be achieved.

Die in der vorstehenden Beschreibung, den Ansprüchen und den Zeichnungen offenbarten Merkmale können sowohl einzeln als auch in beliebiger Kombination für die Verwirklichung der Erfindung in ihren verschiedenen Ausgestaltungen von Bedeutung sein.The features disclosed in the foregoing description, the claims and the drawings may be of importance both individually and in any combination for the realization of the invention in its various forms.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Staubsaugervacuum cleaner
2020
Staubbehälterdust container
2121
untere Außenflächelower outer surface
2222
erster Abstellfußfirst foot
2323
zweiter Abstellfußsecond parking foot
2424
dritter Abstellfußthird foot
3030
Handgriffhandle
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HauptgriffflächeMain grip surface
4040
erstes Verbindungselementfirst connecting element
4141
Flächennormalesurface normal
4242
Nutgroove
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Zungetongue
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zweites Verbindungselementsecond connecting element
5151
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Claims (10)

  1. Vacuum cleaner (10) having a dust receptacle (20), which has a handle (30) for carrying the dust receptacle (20), wherein the handle (30) has a first connector element (40) for transferring a force from the dust receptacle (20) onto the handle (30), and the handle engages underneath the dust receptacle at the point where the first connector element (40) engages the dust receptacle (20), characterised in that the handle (30) is firmly fixed to the dust receptacle (20) via the first connector element (40).
  2. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 1, characterised in that the handle (30) is embodied as a first support foot (22) at the point where the first connector element (40) engages the dust receptacle (20).
  3. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the dust receptacle (20) has a second support foot (23), which ends on a level with the handle (30).
  4. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 3, characterised in that when the dust receptacle (20) is in a carrying position, the second support foot (23) is arranged on a lower exterior surface (21) of the dust receptacle (20).
  5. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the handle (30) comprises a second connector element (50) for connecting the handle (30) to the dust receptacle (20).
  6. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 5, characterised in that the second connector element (50) comprises a fixing means (51) for connecting the second connector element (50) to the dust receptacle (20).
  7. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first connector element (40) is connected to the dust receptacle (20) by form fit.
  8. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to claim 6, characterised in that the first connector element (40) has a groove (42), which corresponds to a tongue (43) on the dust receptacle (20).
  9. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the handle (30) is arranged as a separate component on the dust receptacle (20).
  10. Vacuum cleaner (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the handle (30) comprises a continuous main gripping surface (31).
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