EP3731714A4 - Cleaning apparatus with selectable combing unit for removing debris from cleaning roller - Google Patents

Cleaning apparatus with selectable combing unit for removing debris from cleaning roller Download PDF

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EP3731714A4
EP3731714A4 EP18897246.7A EP18897246A EP3731714A4 EP 3731714 A4 EP3731714 A4 EP 3731714A4 EP 18897246 A EP18897246 A EP 18897246A EP 3731714 A4 EP3731714 A4 EP 3731714A4
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selectable
cleaning
removing debris
combing unit
cleaning apparatus
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French (fr)
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EP3731714A1 (en
EP3731714B1 (en
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John B. FREESE
Nicholas SARDAR
Tyler S. SMITH
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Sharkninja Operating LLC
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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
    • A47L9/04—Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
    • A47L9/0405—Driving means for the brushes or agitators
    • A47L9/0411—Driving means for the brushes or agitators driven by electric motor
    • 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
    • A47L9/04—Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
    • A47L9/0461—Dust-loosening tools, e.g. agitators, brushes
    • A47L9/0466—Rotating tools
    • A47L9/0477—Rolls
    • 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
    • A47L9/04—Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
    • A47L9/0461—Dust-loosening tools, e.g. agitators, brushes
    • A47L9/0488—Combinations or arrangements of several tools, e.g. edge cleaning tools
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • A47L9/06—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • A47L9/0606—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like rigidly anchored brushes, combs, lips or pads
    • A47L9/0613—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like rigidly anchored brushes, combs, lips or pads with means specially adapted for picking up threads, hair or the like, e.g. brushes, combs, lint pickers or bristles pads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/02—Nozzles
    • A47L9/06—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
    • A47L9/0633—Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like with retractable brushes, combs, lips or pads

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Nozzles For Electric Vacuum Cleaners (AREA)
EP18897246.7A 2017-12-27 2018-12-21 Cleaning apparatus with selectable combing unit for removing debris from cleaning roller Active EP3731714B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201762610733P 2017-12-27 2017-12-27
US15/917,598 US10925447B2 (en) 2017-03-10 2018-03-10 Agitator with debrider and hair removal
US201862717309P 2018-08-10 2018-08-10
PCT/US2018/067163 WO2019133497A1 (en) 2017-12-27 2018-12-21 Cleaning apparatus with selectable combing unit for removing debris from cleaning roller

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EP3731714A1 EP3731714A1 (en) 2020-11-04
EP3731714A4 true EP3731714A4 (en) 2020-12-23
EP3731714B1 EP3731714B1 (en) 2024-05-29

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EP18897246.7A Active EP3731714B1 (en) 2017-12-27 2018-12-21 Cleaning apparatus with selectable combing unit for removing debris from cleaning roller

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CN (1) CN111936020B (en)
WO (1) WO2019133497A1 (en)

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WO2016030756A1 (en) * 2014-08-25 2016-03-03 Aktiebolaget Electrolux Actuator mechanism for a brushroll cleaner
DE102019106501A1 (en) * 2019-03-14 2020-09-17 Miele & Cie. Kg Suction mechanism for a vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaner

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US2960714A (en) * 1958-12-04 1960-11-22 Electrolux Corp Combination carpet sweeper and vacuum cleaner
EP2543301A1 (en) * 2011-07-05 2013-01-09 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Upright cleaner
WO2016030756A1 (en) * 2014-08-25 2016-03-03 Aktiebolaget Electrolux Actuator mechanism for a brushroll cleaner
DE102019106501A1 (en) * 2019-03-14 2020-09-17 Miele & Cie. Kg Suction mechanism for a vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaner

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CN111936020A (en) 2020-11-13
CN111936020B (en) 2022-07-12
WO2019133497A1 (en) 2019-07-04
EP3731714B1 (en) 2024-05-29

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