EP4098163A1 - Accessory for canister vacuum cleaner - Google Patents

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EP4098163A1
EP4098163A1 EP22177080.3A EP22177080A EP4098163A1 EP 4098163 A1 EP4098163 A1 EP 4098163A1 EP 22177080 A EP22177080 A EP 22177080A EP 4098163 A1 EP4098163 A1 EP 4098163A1
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Christelle PHILIPPE
Patrick Morin
Youenn GARO
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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
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/327—Handles for suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L5/00—Structural features of suction cleaners
    • A47L5/12—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum
    • A47L5/22—Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
    • A47L5/36—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
    • A47L5/362—Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back of the horizontal type, e.g. canister or sledge type
    • 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
    • A47L9/24—Hoses or pipes; Hose or pipe couplings
    • A47L9/248—Parts, details or accessories of hoses or pipes

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  • the present invention relates more particularly to domestic vacuum cleaners of the canister type making it possible to suck up dust and waste present on a surface to be cleaned, which may for example be tiling, parquet, laminate, carpet or a rug.
  • sled-type vacuum cleaner reference is made to a vacuum cleaner that can move by rolling on the ground, for example using wheels or rollers when the vacuum cleaner is in use.
  • a suction nozzle is generally connected to a vacuum cleaner housing via an attachment comprising a suction tube which is rigid and a suction pipe which is flexible.
  • the user of a sled vacuum cleaner holds the suction nozzle via a handle fixed to the suction tube.
  • a vacuum cleaner housing of a sled vacuum cleaner is generally pulled by the user via the grip handle and the suction pipe, this mode of movement is at the origin of the name "sled vacuum cleaner".
  • the name sled vacuum cleaner also covers vacuum cleaners with motorized wheels or rollers capable of following the movements of the suction nozzle, the handle or the user.
  • the locking mechanism includes a lock movably mounted on the grip handle between a lock position in which the lock is configured to cooperate with a lock member provided on the suction tube so as to lock the grip handle in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock is configured to release the locking element so as to allow pivoting of the grip handle between the first and second handle positions.
  • the locking mechanism further comprises an unlocking member which is configured to be actuated by a user and which is movably mounted on the grip handle between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism being configured such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes a displacement of the lock from the locking position to the release position and such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the second position to the first position causes the latch to move from the release position to the locking position.
  • an unlocking member which is configured to be actuated by a user and which is movably mounted on the grip handle between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism being configured such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes a displacement of the lock from the locking position to the release position and such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the second position to the first position causes the latch to move from the release position to the locking position.
  • the lock is formed by an internal cylindrical body slidably mounted in the handle, and the locking element is formed by an abutment surface defined by a coupling element fixed to the suction tube.
  • the locking mechanism does not make it possible to ensure reliable locking of the grip handle in the first handle position.
  • the passage opening provided in the coupling element and through which extend the suction pipe and the cylindrical body internal has a high passage section, such that the locking of the gripping handle in the first handle position is ensured only by a simple pressing of the internal cylindrical body against a portion of the internal peripheral surface of the opening of passage, and is therefore not stable.
  • such a configuration of the locking mechanism requires oversizing the grip handle so that it can accommodate the internal cylindrical body, which is likely to be detrimental to a good grip of the grip handle by a user.
  • the coupling element extends around the connection zone between the suction tube and the suction pipe and that the axis of articulation of the grip handle intersects with the tube suction tube
  • the internal cylindrical body slidably mounted in the grip handle has a diameter close to that of the grip handle.
  • This large-diameter internal cylindrical body generates significant friction forces during its movement in the grip handle, which requires the presence of a return spring capable of exerting a significant return force on the internal cylindrical body so as to be able to return the latter to its locking position. Consequently, the actuating force to be exerted by the user on a member actuation to move the internal cylindrical body in the release position proves important and uncomfortable for the user.
  • the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks.
  • the technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing an accessory for a sled-type vacuum cleaner which is of simple and economical structure, while ensuring reliable locking of the handle in the first handle position.
  • the lock more particularly comprises two lateral locking members arranged on either side of the unlocking member, the lateral locking members being mounted to slide along a direction of movement.
  • Such a configuration of the lock makes it possible to ensure reliable locking of the grip handle in the first handle position, and therefore to guarantee a stable position of the grip handle when it occupies the first handle position.
  • such a configuration of the lock does not require oversizing the gripping handle, which limits the mass and the size of the gripping handle according to the present invention.
  • the accessory may also have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.
  • the grip handle is mounted articulated on the suction tube via a pivot connection which defines the pivot axis.
  • the pivot link is located at the vicinity of one end of the main sleeve part.
  • the lock and the unlocking member are each movably mounted on the handle, and more particularly on the main part of the handle, and the locking element is provided on the tube. aspiration.
  • the first position of the unlocking member corresponds to a rest position of the unlocking member
  • the second position of the unlocking member corresponds to an unlocking position
  • the unlocking member comprises a manipulation part configured to be manipulated by a user.
  • the main handle part is mechanically connected to the second end portion of the suction tube.
  • the unlocking member can be actuated manually by a user from an upper surface of the main handle part.
  • the unlocking member is elongated and extends along a direction of extension.
  • the two lateral locking members are arranged symmetrically with respect to a median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member. Such an arrangement of the lateral locking members ensure a better distribution of the forces for maintaining the grip handle in the first handle position.
  • the longitudinal axis of the main sleeve part extends in the median longitudinal plane of the body of unlocking.
  • the direction of movement is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the main handle part.
  • the unlocking member is mounted to slide along a sliding direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of movement.
  • each of the side locking members is a side locking pin.
  • the unlocking member is an unlocking button.
  • the unlocking member is mechanically connected to the lock.
  • the lock is fixed to the unlocking member.
  • the lock comprises a connecting part which is connected to the unlocking member, the two lateral locking members extending respectively on either side of the connecting part.
  • the lock and the unlocking member are made in one piece.
  • the lock and the unlocking member can for example come from molding.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a biasing element, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member into the first position.
  • a biasing element such as a compression spring
  • the unlocking member includes an actuation portion, such as an actuation finger, that is configured to exert a compressive force on the biasing member when the release member is moved to the second position.
  • an actuation portion such as an actuation finger
  • the actuating part extends substantially in the median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member.
  • the actuating part is configured to bear against an end portion of the biasing element.
  • the grip handle comprises an internal housing in which the biasing element is arranged.
  • the grip handle comprises an internal wall which partly delimits the internal housing and which is provided with a passage opening opening into the internal housing, the actuating part being configured to move through the opening passage when the unlocking member is moved between the first and second positions.
  • the actuating part is fixed to the handling part.
  • the locking element comprises two lateral locking housings configured to cooperate respectively with the two lateral locking members when the grip handle occupies the first handle position.
  • the locking element comprises two lateral locking arms each extending from the second end portion of the suction tube, each lateral locking housing being provided on a locking arm respective side.
  • each lateral locking member comprises an inclined actuating surface, for example formed by an actuation ramp, each inclined actuation surface being configured to cooperate with a respective lateral locking arm, during pivoting of the gripping handle towards the first handle position, so as to bias the lock towards the release position.
  • the lateral locking arms are configured to extend on either side of the unlocking member when the grip handle occupies the first handle position.
  • each lateral locking arm comprises a free end provided with an end face, each lateral locking housing being provided on a respective end face.
  • the main handle part comprises two lateral notches configured to respectively receive the lateral locking arms when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position.
  • each lateral locking member is configured to project into a respective lateral notch when the lock occupies the locking position.
  • each locking housing is formed by a locking recess or a locking notch.
  • the two lateral locking members are arranged respectively close to two lateral edges of the grip handle or of the suction tube.
  • the main handle part when the grip handle occupies the first handle position, the main handle part extends substantially parallel to the suction tube.
  • the main handle part when the grip handle occupies the second handle position, the main handle part is folded up along the suction tube or against the suction tube.
  • the grip handle is configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part is inclined with respect to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube.
  • the grip handle comprises a grip handle which is attached to the main handle part and which is configured to be grasped by a user.
  • the accessory further comprises a suction pipe which is flexible and which is fluidly connected to the second end portion of the suction pipe, the suction pipe being intended to be connected to a suction nozzle provided on a vacuum cleaner housing.
  • the second end portion of the suction tube comprises a connecting piece which is tubular and to which the suction pipe is connected.
  • the pivot connection is offset laterally with respect to the connection end piece.
  • the suction pipe is removably connected to the second end portion of the suction tube.
  • the suction tube is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.
  • the grip handle is telescopic.
  • the vacuum cleaner further comprises a floor cleaning element, such as a suction nozzle, which is fixed, for example in a removable manner, to the first end portion of the suction tube.
  • a floor cleaning element such as a suction nozzle
  • the figures 1 to 17 represent a sled-type vacuum cleaner 1 according to the present invention.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 comprises in particular a vacuum cleaner housing 2, and a suction nozzle 3 arranged on the vacuum cleaner housing 2 and through which air carrying waste can be sucked into the vacuum cleaner housing 2.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises a vacuum motor 4 which is disposed in the vacuum cleaner housing 2.
  • the vacuum motor 4 comprises an electric motor and a fan which is coupled to the electric motor and which is configured to generate a airflow through the suction nozzle 3.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 also includes a floor cleaning element 5, such as a suction nozzle, also known as a suction head.
  • a floor cleaning element 5 such as a suction nozzle, also known as a suction head.
  • the vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises an accessory 6 comprising a suction tube 7 comprising a first end portion 7.1 to which is fixed, for example in a removable manner, the floor cleaning element 5, and a second portion end 7.2 opposite the first end portion 7.1.
  • the suction tube 7 is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.
  • the accessory 6 further comprises a suction pipe 8 which is flexible.
  • the suction pipe 8 has a first end which is connected, by for example in a removable manner, to the suction nozzle 3, and a second end which is connected, for example in a removable manner, to the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7.
  • the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 advantageously comprises a connection piece 9 which is tubular and to which the second end of the suction pipe 8 is intended to be connected.
  • the suction pipe 8 can for example be provided with a brush cleaning 10 located near the second end of the suction pipe 8.
  • the accessory 6 also comprises a grip handle 11 comprising a main handle part 12 which is elongated and which is mechanically connected to the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7.
  • the grip handle 11 further comprises a grip handle 110 which is provided at an upper end of the main handle part 12 and which is configured to be gripped by a user so as to allow the latter to manipulate the grip handle 11 and therefore the suction tube 7.
  • the handle 11 is mounted articulated on the suction tube 7 via a pivot link P which defines a pivot axis A and which is located near one end of the main part of the handle 12.
  • the pivot axis A is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7, and also to the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12.
  • the handle 11 is mounted to move relative to the suction tube 7 between a first handle position (see the figure 1 and 7 ), also called the unfolded position, in which the main handle part 12 extends substantially parallel to the suction tube 7, and a second handle position (see the figure 5 and 9 ), also called storage position, in which the main handle part 12 is folded, for example at about 175°, along the suction tube or against the suction tube 7.
  • the handle 11 is also configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions (see the figure 6 and 8 ) located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part 12 is inclined with respect to the suction tube 7, for example by an angle of inclination comprised between 90 and 135° .
  • a user can for example move the grip handle into one of the intermediate positions in order to be able to easily suck up waste located under a low piece of furniture or a bed.
  • the pivot connection P is offset laterally with respect to the connection endpiece 9.
  • Attachment 6 further includes a locking mechanism 13 configured to lock grip handle 11 in the first handle position.
  • the locking mechanism 13 comprises a lock 14 slidably mounted on the main handle part 12 between a locking position in which the lock 14 is configured to cooperate with a locking element 15 provided on the suction tube 7 so as to lock the grip handle 11 in the first handle position, and a release position in which the latch 14 is configured to release the locking element 15 so as to allow a pivoting of the grip handle 11 between the first and second sleeve.
  • the lock 14 more particularly comprises two lateral locking members 16, such as locking lugs, arranged respectively close to two lateral edges of the main part of the handle 12, and the locking element 15 more particularly comprises two locking housings side 17, such as locking recesses or locking notches, configured to cooperate respectively with the two lateral locking members 16 when the grip handle 11 occupies the first handle position and the latch 14 occupies the locking position.
  • the lateral locking members 16 are mounted to slide along a direction of movement D which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12.
  • the locking element 15 comprises two lateral locking arms 18 each extending from the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7, and each lateral locking housing 17 is provided on a respective side locking arm 18 and more particularly on an end face of a free end of the respective side locking arm 18.
  • the main part of the handle 12 comprises two lateral indentations 19 configured to respectively receive the two lateral locking arms 18 when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position.
  • each lateral locking member 16 is configured to project into a respective lateral notch 19 when the latch 14 occupies the locking position.
  • the pivot link P can for example be formed by a hinge pin 20 whose ends are received respectively in receiving housings provided on the lateral locking arms 18.
  • the locking mechanism 13 further comprises an unlocking member 21, such as an unlocking button, which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger.
  • the unlocking member 21 more particularly comprises a handling part 22 which can be operated manually by a user from an upper surface of the main handle part 12.
  • the unlocking member 21 is slidably mounted on the main part handle 12 between a first position, called rest position, and a second position, called unlocking position.
  • the unlocking member 21 is mounted to slide along a sliding direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of movement D.
  • the unlocking member 21 is mechanically connected to the lock 14, and the locking mechanism 13 is configured such that a movement of the unlocking member 21 from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock 14 from the locking position to the release position, and such that a displacement of the unlocking member 21 from the second position to the first position causes a displacement of the lock 14 from the release position to the locking position.
  • the lock 14 is fixed to the unlocking member 21.
  • the lock 14 can for example comprise a connecting part 23 which is mechanically connected to the unlocking member 21, and the two lateral locking members 16 can extend respectively on either side of the connecting part 23.
  • the lock 14 and the unlocking member 21 are made in one piece, and can for example come from cast.
  • the two lateral locking members 16 are arranged on either side of the unlocking member 21, and the two lateral notches 19 are also arranged on either side of the unlocking member 21.
  • the two lateral locking arms 18 are configured to extend on either side of the unlocking member 21 when the grip handle 11 occupies the first handle position.
  • the unlocking member 21 is elongated and extends in a direction of extension, and the two lateral locking members 16 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member 21.
  • the unlocking member 21 is positioned on the main handle part 12 such that the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12 extends in the median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member 21.
  • the locking mechanism 13 further comprises a biasing element 24, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member 21 into the first position.
  • a biasing element 24 substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main sleeve part 12.
  • Unlocking member 21 includes an actuating portion 25, such as an actuating finger, which is configured to exert a compressive force on biasing member 24 when unlocking member 21 is moved downward. second place.
  • the actuating part 25 is fixed to the handling part 22, and extends for example from a lower surface of the handling part 22.
  • the main handle part 12 comprises an internal wall 26 which partly delimits an internal housing 27 in which the biasing element 24 is arranged.
  • the internal wall 26 is provided a passage opening 28 opening into the internal housing 27, and the actuating part 25 is configured to move through the passage opening 28 when the unlocking member is moved between the first and second positions.
  • the actuating part 25 extends substantially in the median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member 21, and is configured to bear against an end portion of the locking element. solicitation 24.
  • the user When a user wishes to pivot the grip handle 11 into a handle position in which the main handle part 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7, for example in order to be able to suck waste easily located for example under a low piece of furniture or a bed, the user unlocks the handle 11 by moving the unlocking member 21 into the second position against the return force exerted by the solicitation 24. Such a movement of the unlocking member 21 causes a movement of the lock 14 into the release position, and therefore a movement of the two lateral locking members 16 out of the lateral locking housings 17. The user can then freely pivot the handle 11 relative to the suction tube 7 so that the main part of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7.
  • each lateral locking member 16 advantageously comprises an inclined actuation surface 29, for example formed by an actuation ramp.
  • Each inclined actuating surface 29 is more particularly configured to cooperate with the respective lateral locking arm 18, during a pivoting of the grip handle 11 towards the first handle position, so as to urge the lock 14 towards the position of release, and thus allow movement of the handle 11 in the first handle position.

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L'accessoire comprend un tube d'aspiration (7) ; un manche de préhension (11) monté articulé par rapport au tube d'aspiration (7); et un mécanisme de verrouillage (13) comportant un verrou (14) mobile entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le verrou (14) verrouille le manche de préhension (11) par rapport au tube d'aspiration, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou (14) autorise un pivotement du manche de préhension (11) par rapport au tube de préhension. Le mécanisme de verrouillage (13) comporte un organe de déverrouillage mobile entre des première et deuxième positions, le mécanisme de verrouillage (13) étant configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage de la première position à la deuxième position entraîne un déplacement du verrou (14) de la position de verrouillage à la position de libération. Le verrou (14) comporte deux organes de verrouillage latéraux (16) disposés de part et d'autre de l'organe de déverrouillage.The accessory includes a suction tube (7); a grip handle (11) mounted articulated with respect to the suction tube (7); and a locking mechanism (13) comprising a lock (14) movable between a locking position in which the lock (14) locks the grip handle (11) relative to the suction tube, and a release position in which the latch (14) allows the grip handle (11) to pivot relative to the grip tube. The locking mechanism (13) comprises an unlocking member movable between first and second positions, the locking mechanism (13) being configured such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes movement of the latch (14) from the locking position to the releasing position. The lock (14) comprises two lateral locking members (16) arranged on either side of the unlocking member.

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

La présente invention se rapporte plus particulièrement aux aspirateurs domestiques de type traineaux permettant d'aspirer des poussières et des déchets présents sur une surface à nettoyer, qui peut par exemple être du carrelage, du parquet, du stratifié, de la moquette ou un tapis.The present invention relates more particularly to domestic vacuum cleaners of the canister type making it possible to suck up dust and waste present on a surface to be cleaned, which may for example be tiling, parquet, laminate, carpet or a rug.

Dans la présente description, par aspirateur de type traineau, il est fait référence à un aspirateur pouvant se déplacer en roulant sur le sol par exemple à l'aide de roues ou roulettes lorsque l'aspirateur est en situation d'usage. Dans un aspirateur traineau, un suceur d'aspiration est généralement connecté à un boîtier d'aspirateur via un accessoire comportant un tube d'aspiration qui est rigide et un tuyau d'aspiration qui est flexible. Lors d'une opération de nettoyage, l'utilisateur d'un aspirateur traineau tient le suceur d'aspiration via un manche de préhension fixé au tube d'aspiration. Un boîtier d'aspirateur d'un aspirateur traineau est généralement tiré par l'utilisateur via le manche de préhension et le tuyau d'aspiration, ce mode de déplacement est à l'origine de l'appellation « aspirateur traineau ». L'appellation aspirateur traineau couvre aussi des aspirateurs à roues ou roulettes motorisés et capables de suivre les déplacements du suceur d'aspiration, du manche de préhension ou de l'utilisateur.In the present description, by sled-type vacuum cleaner, reference is made to a vacuum cleaner that can move by rolling on the ground, for example using wheels or rollers when the vacuum cleaner is in use. In a canister vacuum cleaner, a suction nozzle is generally connected to a vacuum cleaner housing via an attachment comprising a suction tube which is rigid and a suction pipe which is flexible. During a cleaning operation, the user of a sled vacuum cleaner holds the suction nozzle via a handle fixed to the suction tube. A vacuum cleaner housing of a sled vacuum cleaner is generally pulled by the user via the grip handle and the suction pipe, this mode of movement is at the origin of the name "sled vacuum cleaner". The name sled vacuum cleaner also covers vacuum cleaners with motorized wheels or rollers capable of following the movements of the suction nozzle, the handle or the user.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Le document US6345408 divulgue un accessoire pour aspirateur de type traineau, comprenant :

  • un tube d'aspiration comprenant une première portion d'extrémité à laquelle est destinée à être fixée un élément de nettoyage de sol, et une deuxième portion d'extrémité opposée à la première portion d'extrémité et destinée à être reliée fluidiquement à un embout d'aspiration prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur,
  • un manche de préhension comprenant une partie principale de manche qui est allongée et qui est reliée mécaniquement au tube d'aspiration, le manche de préhension étant monté articulé par rapport au tube d'aspiration autour d'un axe de pivotement et entre une première position de manche et une deuxième position de manche, et
  • un mécanisme de verrouillage configuré pour verrouiller le manche de préhension dans la première position de manche.
The document US6345408 discloses an accessory for a sled-type vacuum cleaner, comprising:
  • a suction tube comprising a first end portion to which a floor cleaning element is intended to be fixed, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion and intended to be fluidically connected to a nozzle suction provided on a vacuum cleaner housing,
  • a grip handle comprising a main handle portion which is elongated and which is mechanically connected to the suction tube, the grip handle being articulated with respect to the suction tube about a pivot axis and between a first position neck position and a second neck position, and
  • a locking mechanism configured to lock the grip handle in the first handle position.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage comporte un verrou monté mobile sur le manche de préhension entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le verrou est configuré pour coopérer avec un élément de verrouillage prévu sur le tube d'aspiration de manière à verrouiller le manche de préhension dans la première position de manche, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou est configuré pour libérer l'élément de verrouillage de manière à autoriser un pivotement du manche de préhension entre les première et deuxième positions de manche.The locking mechanism includes a lock movably mounted on the grip handle between a lock position in which the lock is configured to cooperate with a lock member provided on the suction tube so as to lock the grip handle in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock is configured to release the locking element so as to allow pivoting of the grip handle between the first and second handle positions.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage comporte en outre un organe de déverrouillage qui est configuré pour être actionné par un utilisateur et qui est monté mobile sur le manche de préhension entre une première position et une deuxième position, le mécanisme de verrouillage étant configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage de la première position à la deuxième position entraîne un déplacement du verrou de la position de verrouillage à la position de libération et de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage de la deuxième position à la première position entraîne un déplacement du verrou de la position de libération à la position de verrouillage.The locking mechanism further comprises an unlocking member which is configured to be actuated by a user and which is movably mounted on the grip handle between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism being configured such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes a displacement of the lock from the locking position to the release position and such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the second position to the first position causes the latch to move from the release position to the locking position.

Selon le document US6345408 , le verrou est formé par un corps cylindrique interne monté coulissant dans le manche de préhension, et l'élément de verrouillage est formé par une surface de butée définie par un élément d'accouplement fixé au tube d'aspiration.According to the document US6345408 , the lock is formed by an internal cylindrical body slidably mounted in the handle, and the locking element is formed by an abutment surface defined by a coupling element fixed to the suction tube.

Une telle configuration du mécanisme de verrouillage ne permet pas d'assurer un verrouillage fiable du manche de préhension dans la première position de manche. En effet, afin de permettre une insertion du tuyau d'aspiration dans l'élément d'accouplement, l'ouverture de passage prévue dans l'élément d'accouplement et à travers laquelle s'étendent le tuyau d'aspiration et le corps cylindrique interne présente une section de passage élevée, de telle sorte que le verrouillage du manche de préhension dans la première position de manche n'est assurée que par un simple appui du corps cylindrique interne contre une portion de la surface périphérique interne de l'ouverture de passage, et n'est donc pas stable.Such a configuration of the locking mechanism does not make it possible to ensure reliable locking of the grip handle in the first handle position. Indeed, in order to allow insertion of the suction pipe into the coupling element, the passage opening provided in the coupling element and through which extend the suction pipe and the cylindrical body internal has a high passage section, such that the locking of the gripping handle in the first handle position is ensured only by a simple pressing of the internal cylindrical body against a portion of the internal peripheral surface of the opening of passage, and is therefore not stable.

De plus, une telle configuration du mécanisme de verrouillage nécessite de surdimensionner le manche de préhension pour qu'il puisse accueillir le corps cylindrique interne, ce qui est susceptible de nuire à une bonne prise en main du manche de préhension par un utilisateur.In addition, such a configuration of the locking mechanism requires oversizing the grip handle so that it can accommodate the internal cylindrical body, which is likely to be detrimental to a good grip of the grip handle by a user.

En outre, étant donné que l'élément d'accouplement s'étend autour de la zone de raccordement entre le tube d'aspiration et le tuyau d'aspiration et que l'axe d'articulation du manche de préhension est sécant avec le tube d'aspiration, un déplacement du manche de préhension dans la première position de manche (c'est-à-dire dans une position dans laquelle le corps cylindrique interne est coaxial avec l'axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration) induit une torsion importante du tuyau d'aspiration, et donc des pertes de charge importantes au sein du tuyau d'aspiration.Furthermore, given that the coupling element extends around the connection zone between the suction tube and the suction pipe and that the axis of articulation of the grip handle intersects with the tube suction tube, movement of the grip handle into the first handle position (i.e. into a position in which the inner cylindrical body is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the suction tube) induces a large twist of the suction pipe, and therefore significant pressure drops within the suction pipe.

Par ailleurs, le corps cylindrique interne monté coulissant dans le manche de préhension présente un diamètre proche de celui du manche de préhension. Ce corps cylindrique interne de grand diamètre génère des forces de frottements importantes lors de son déplacement dans le manche de préhension, ce qui nécessite la présence d'un ressort de rappel apte à exercer une force de rappel importante sur le corps cylindrique interne de manière à pouvoir rappeler ce dernier dans sa position de verrouillage. Par conséquence, la force d'actionnement devant être exercée par l'utilisateur sur un organe d'actionnement pour déplacer le corps cylindrique interne dans la position de libération s'avère importante et peu confortable pour l'utilisateur.Furthermore, the internal cylindrical body slidably mounted in the grip handle has a diameter close to that of the grip handle. This large-diameter internal cylindrical body generates significant friction forces during its movement in the grip handle, which requires the presence of a return spring capable of exerting a significant return force on the internal cylindrical body so as to be able to return the latter to its locking position. Consequently, the actuating force to be exerted by the user on a member actuation to move the internal cylindrical body in the release position proves important and uncomfortable for the user.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

La présente invention vise à remédier à ces inconvénients.The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks.

Le problème technique à la base de l'invention consiste notamment à fournir un accessoire pour aspirateur de type traineau qui soit de structure simple et économique, tout en assurant un verrouillage fiable du manche de préhension dans la première position de manche.The technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing an accessory for a sled-type vacuum cleaner which is of simple and economical structure, while ensuring reliable locking of the handle in the first handle position.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un accessoire pour aspirateur de type traineau, comprenant :

  • un tube d'aspiration comprenant une première portion d'extrémité à laquelle est destinée à être fixée un élément de nettoyage de sol, et une deuxième portion d'extrémité opposée à la première portion d'extrémité et destinée à être reliée fluidiquement à un embout d'aspiration prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur,
  • un manche de préhension comprenant une partie principale de manche qui est allongée et qui est reliée mécaniquement au tube d'aspiration, le manche de préhension étant monté articulé par rapport au tube d'aspiration autour d'un axe de pivotement et entre une première position de manche et une deuxième position de manche, et
  • un mécanisme de verrouillage configuré pour verrouiller le manche de préhension dans la première position de manche, le mécanisme de verrouillage comportant un verrou monté mobile sur l'un du manche de préhension et du tube d'aspiration entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le verrou est configuré pour coopérer avec un élément de verrouillage prévu sur l'autre du manche de préhension et du tube d'aspiration de manière à verrouiller le manche de préhension dans la première position de manche, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou est configuré pour libérer l'élément de verrouillage de manière à autoriser un pivotement du manche de préhension entre les première et deuxième positions de manche, le mécanisme de verrouillage comportant en outre un organe de déverrouillage qui est configuré pour être actionné par un utilisateur, par exemple par un doigt d'un utilisateur, et qui est monté mobile sur le manche de préhension ou le tube d'aspiration entre une première position et une deuxième position, le mécanisme de verrouillage étant configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage de la première position à la deuxième position entraîne un déplacement du verrou de la position de verrouillage à la position de libération et de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage de la deuxième position à la première position entraîne un déplacement du verrou de la position de libération à la position de verrouillage.
To this end, the subject of the invention is an accessory for a sled-type vacuum cleaner, comprising:
  • a suction tube comprising a first end portion to which a floor cleaning element is intended to be fixed, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion and intended to be fluidically connected to a nozzle suction provided on a vacuum cleaner housing,
  • a grip handle comprising a main handle portion which is elongated and which is mechanically connected to the suction tube, the grip handle being articulated with respect to the suction tube about a pivot axis and between a first position neck position and a second neck position, and
  • a locking mechanism configured to lock the grip handle in the first handle position, the locking mechanism including a lock movably mounted on one of the grip handle and the suction tube between a locking position in which the lock is configured to cooperate with a locking member provided on the other of the grip handle and the suction tube so as to lock the grip handle in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock is configured to release the locking element so as to allow pivoting of the grip handle between the first and second handle positions, the locking mechanism further comprising an unlocking member which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger, and which is movably mounted on the grip handle or the tube suction between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism being configured such that a movement of the unlocking member from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock from the locking position to the release position and such that a displacement of the unlocking member from the second position to the first position causes a displacement of the lock from the release position to the locking position.

Le verrou comporte plus particulièrement deux organes de verrouillage latéraux disposés de part et d'autre de l'organe de déverrouillage, les organes de verrouillage latéraux étant montés coulissants selon une direction de déplacement.The lock more particularly comprises two lateral locking members arranged on either side of the unlocking member, the lateral locking members being mounted to slide along a direction of movement.

Une telle configuration du verrou permet d'assurer un verrouillage fiable du manche de préhension dans la première position de manche, et donc de garantir une position stable du manche de préhension lorsqu'il occupe la première position de manche. De plus, une telle configuration du verrou ne nécessite pas de surdimensionner le manche de préhension, ce qui limite la masse et l'encombrement du manche de préhension selon la présente invention.Such a configuration of the lock makes it possible to ensure reliable locking of the grip handle in the first handle position, and therefore to guarantee a stable position of the grip handle when it occupies the first handle position. In addition, such a configuration of the lock does not require oversizing the gripping handle, which limits the mass and the size of the gripping handle according to the present invention.

En outre, une telle configuration du verrou permet un déplacement aisé, et donc ergonomique, du verrou entre la position de verrouillage et la position de libération.In addition, such a configuration of the lock allows easy, and therefore ergonomic, movement of the lock between the locking position and the release position.

L'accessoire peut en outre présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prises seules ou en combinaison.The accessory may also have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension est monté articulé sur le tube d'aspiration par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison pivot qui définit l'axe de pivotement. De façon avantageuse, la liaison pivot est située au voisinage d'une extrémité de la partie principale de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle is mounted articulated on the suction tube via a pivot connection which defines the pivot axis. Advantageously, the pivot link is located at the vicinity of one end of the main sleeve part.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le verrou et l'organe de déverrouillage sont chacun montés mobiles sur le manche de préhension, et plus particulièrement sur la partie principale de manche, et l'élément de verrouillage est prévu sur le tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the lock and the unlocking member are each movably mounted on the handle, and more particularly on the main part of the handle, and the locking element is provided on the tube. aspiration.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la première position de l'organe de déverrouillage correspond à une position de repos de l'organe de déverrouillage, et la deuxième position de l'organe de déverrouillage correspond à une position de déverrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the first position of the unlocking member corresponds to a rest position of the unlocking member, and the second position of the unlocking member corresponds to an unlocking position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de déverrouillage comporte une partie de manipulation configurée pour être manipulée par un utilisateur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking member comprises a manipulation part configured to be manipulated by a user.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie principale de manche est reliée mécaniquement à la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the main handle part is mechanically connected to the second end portion of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de déverrouillage est actionnable manuellement par un utilisateur depuis une surface supérieure de la partie principale de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking member can be actuated manually by a user from an upper surface of the main handle part.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de déverrouillage est allongé et s'étend selon une direction d'extension.According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking member is elongated and extends along a direction of extension.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux sont disposés de manière symétrique par rapport à un plan longitudinal médian de l'organe de déverrouillage. Une telle disposition des organes de verrouillage latéraux assurent une meilleure répartition des efforts de maintien du manche de préhension dans la première position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the two lateral locking members are arranged symmetrically with respect to a median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member. Such an arrangement of the lateral locking members ensure a better distribution of the forces for maintaining the grip handle in the first handle position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche s'étend dans le plan longitudinal médian de l'organe de déverrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the longitudinal axis of the main sleeve part extends in the median longitudinal plane of the body of unlocking.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la direction de déplacement est sensiblement parallèle à un axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the direction of movement is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the main handle part.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de déverrouillage est monté coulissant selon une direction de coulissement qui est sensiblement parallèle à la direction de déplacement.According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking member is mounted to slide along a sliding direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of movement.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chacun des organes de verrouillage latéraux est un ergot de verrouillage latéral.According to one embodiment of the invention, each of the side locking members is a side locking pin.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de déverrouillage est un bouton de déverrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking member is an unlocking button.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de déverrouillage est relié mécaniquement au verrou.According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking member is mechanically connected to the lock.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le verrou est fixé à l'organe de déverrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the lock is fixed to the unlocking member.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le verrou comporte une partie de liaison qui est reliée à l'organe de déverrouillage, les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux s'étendant respectivement de part et d'autre de la partie de liaison.According to one embodiment of the invention, the lock comprises a connecting part which is connected to the unlocking member, the two lateral locking members extending respectively on either side of the connecting part.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le verrou et l'organe de déverrouillage sont réalisés en une seule pièce. Le verrou et l'organe de déverrouillage peuvent par exemple venir de moulage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the lock and the unlocking member are made in one piece. The lock and the unlocking member can for example come from molding.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le mécanisme de verrouillage comporte un élément de sollicitation, tel qu'un ressort de compression, configuré pour solliciter l'organe de déverrouillage dans la première position.According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism comprises a biasing element, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member into the first position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'organe de déverrouillage comporte une partie d'actionnement, telle qu'un doigt d'actionnement, qui est configurée pour exercer une force de compression sur l'élément de sollicitation lorsque l'organe de déverrouillage est déplacé vers la deuxième position.According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking member includes an actuation portion, such as an actuation finger, that is configured to exert a compressive force on the biasing member when the release member is moved to the second position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie d'actionnement s'étend sensiblement dans le plan longitudinal médian de l'organe de déverrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating part extends substantially in the median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie d'actionnement est configurée pour prendre appui contre une portion d'extrémité de l'élément de sollicitation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating part is configured to bear against an end portion of the biasing element.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension comporte un logement interne dans lequel est disposé l'élément de sollicitation. De façon avantageuse, le manche de préhension comporte une paroi interne qui délimite en partie le logement interne et qui est pourvue d'une ouverture de passage débouchant dans le logement interne, la partie d'actionnement étant configurée pour se déplacer à travers l'ouverture de passage lorsque l'organe de déverrouillage est déplacé entre les première et deuxième positions.According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle comprises an internal housing in which the biasing element is arranged. Advantageously, the grip handle comprises an internal wall which partly delimits the internal housing and which is provided with a passage opening opening into the internal housing, the actuating part being configured to move through the opening passage when the unlocking member is moved between the first and second positions.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie d'actionnement est fixée à la partie de manipulation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating part is fixed to the handling part.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'élément de verrouillage comporte deux logements de verrouillage latéraux configurés pour coopérer respectivement avec les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking element comprises two lateral locking housings configured to cooperate respectively with the two lateral locking members when the grip handle occupies the first handle position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'élément de verrouillage comporte deux bras de verrouillage latéraux s'étendant chacun depuis la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration, chaque logement de verrouillage latéral étant prévu sur un bras de verrouillage latéral respectif.According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking element comprises two lateral locking arms each extending from the second end portion of the suction tube, each lateral locking housing being provided on a locking arm respective side.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque organe de verrouillage latéral comporte une surface d'actionnement inclinée, par exemple formée par une rampe d'actionnement, chaque surface d'actionnement inclinée étant configurée pour coopérer avec un bras de verrouillage latéral respectif, lors d'un pivotement du manche de préhension vers la première position de manche, de manière à solliciter le verrou vers la position de libération.According to one embodiment of the invention, each lateral locking member comprises an inclined actuating surface, for example formed by an actuation ramp, each inclined actuation surface being configured to cooperate with a respective lateral locking arm, during pivoting of the gripping handle towards the first handle position, so as to bias the lock towards the release position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les bras de verrouillage latéraux sont configurés pour s'étendre de part et d'autre de l'organe de déverrouillage lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the lateral locking arms are configured to extend on either side of the unlocking member when the grip handle occupies the first handle position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque bras de verrouillage latéral comporte une extrémité libre pourvue d'une face d'extrémité, chaque logement de verrouillage latéral étant prévu sur une face d'extrémité respective.According to one embodiment of the invention, each lateral locking arm comprises a free end provided with an end face, each lateral locking housing being provided on a respective end face.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la partie principale de manche comporte deux échancrures latérales configurées pour recevoir respectivement les bras de verrouillage latéraux lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the main handle part comprises two lateral notches configured to respectively receive the lateral locking arms when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque organe de verrouillage latéral est configuré pour faire saillie dans une échancrure latérale respective lorsque le verrou occupe la position de verrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, each lateral locking member is configured to project into a respective lateral notch when the lock occupies the locking position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque logement de verrouillage est formé par une évidement de verrouillage ou une encoche de verrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, each locking housing is formed by a locking recess or a locking notch.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux sont disposés respectivement à proximité de deux bords latéraux du manche de préhension ou du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the two lateral locking members are arranged respectively close to two lateral edges of the grip handle or of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la première position de manche, la partie principale de manche s'étend sensiblement parallèlement au tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, when the grip handle occupies the first handle position, the main handle part extends substantially parallel to the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, lorsque le manche de préhension occupe la deuxième position de manche, la partie principale de manche est repliée le long du tube d'aspiration ou contre le tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, when the grip handle occupies the second handle position, the main handle part is folded up along the suction tube or against the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension est configuré pour occuper une pluralité de positions intermédiaires situées entre la première position de manche et la deuxième position de manche et dans chacune desquelles la partie principale de manche est inclinée par rapport à un axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle is configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part is inclined with respect to a longitudinal axis of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension comprend une poignée de préhension qui est fixée à la partie principale de manche et qui configurée pour être saisie par un utilisateur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle comprises a grip handle which is attached to the main handle part and which is configured to be grasped by a user.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire comporte en outre un tuyau d'aspiration qui est flexible et qui est raccordé fluidiquement à la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration, le tuyau d'aspiration étant destiné à être raccordé à un embout d'aspiration prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur.According to one embodiment of the invention, the accessory further comprises a suction pipe which is flexible and which is fluidly connected to the second end portion of the suction pipe, the suction pipe being intended to be connected to a suction nozzle provided on a vacuum cleaner housing.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration comporte un embout de raccordement qui est tubulaire et auquel est raccordée le tuyau d'aspiration. De façon avantageuse, la liaison pivot est décalée latéralement par rapport à l'embout de raccordement. Ces dispositions permettent d'éviter toute torsion du tuyau d'aspiration par le manche de préhension lors des déplacements de ce dernier entre les première et deuxième positions de manche.According to one embodiment of the invention, the second end portion of the suction tube comprises a connecting piece which is tubular and to which the suction pipe is connected. Advantageously, the pivot connection is offset laterally with respect to the connection end piece. These arrangements make it possible to avoid any twisting of the suction pipe by the gripping handle when the latter moves between the first and second handle positions.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le tuyau d'aspiration est raccordé de manière amovible à la deuxième portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the suction pipe is removably connected to the second end portion of the suction tube.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le tube d'aspiration est rigide, et peut par exemple être télescopique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the suction tube is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le manche de préhension est télescopique.According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle is telescopic.

La présente invention concerne en outre un aspirateur de type traineau comprenant :

  • un boîtier d'aspirateur,
  • un embout d'aspiration disposé sur le boîtier d'aspirateur et par lequel de l'air transportant des déchets peut être aspiré dans le boîtier d'aspirateur,
  • un moteur d'aspiration qui est disposé dans le boîtier d'aspirateur et qui est configuré pour générer un flux d'air au travers de l'embout d'aspiration, et
  • un accessoire selon la présente invention.
The present invention further relates to a sled-type vacuum cleaner comprising:
  • a vacuum cleaner housing,
  • a suction nozzle disposed on the vacuum cleaner housing and through which waste-carrying air can be drawn into the vacuum cleaner housing,
  • a vacuum motor which is disposed in the vacuum cleaner housing and which is configured to generate a flow of air through the vacuum nozzle, and
  • an accessory according to the present invention.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'aspirateur comporte en outre un élément de nettoyage de sol, tel qu'un suceur d'aspiration, qui est fixé, par exemple de manière amovible, à la première portion d'extrémité du tube d'aspiration.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vacuum cleaner further comprises a floor cleaning element, such as a suction nozzle, which is fixed, for example in a removable manner, to the first end portion of the suction tube.

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On comprendra mieux les buts, aspects et avantages de la présente invention, d'après la description donnée ci-après d'un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention présenté à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un aspirateur selon la présente invention ;
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un ensemble d'aspiration appartenant à l'aspirateur de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 3 est une vue de dessus d'un accessoire appartenant à l'aspirateur de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 4 est une vue partielle de côté de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant un manche de préhension en position dépliée ;
  • La figure 5 est une vue partielle de côté de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position de rangement ;
  • La figure 6 est une vue partielle de côté de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 7 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position dépliée ;
  • La figure 8 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 9 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position de rangement ;
  • La figure 10 est une vue partielle en perspective en coupe de l'accessoire de la figure 3 ;
  • La figure 11 est une vue partielle en perspective avant de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position dépliée ;
  • La figure 12 est une vue partielle en perspective avant de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension en position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 13 est une vue partielle en perspective avant de l'accessoire de la figure 3 montrant le manche de préhension dans une position intermédiaire ;
  • La figure 14 est une vue partielle en perspective arrière de l'accessoire de la figure 3 ;
  • La figure 15 est une vue de dessus d'un verrou et d'un organe de déverrouillage appartenant à un mécanisme de verrouillage de l'accessoire de la figure 3 ;
  • La figure 16 est une vue en perspective de dessus du verrou et de l'organe de déverrouillage de la figure 15 ;
  • La figure 17 est une vue en perspective de dessous du verrou et de l'organe de déverrouillage de la figure 15.
The aims, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the description given below of a particular embodiment of the invention presented by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings in which :
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner according to the present invention;
  • The figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a suction assembly belonging to the vacuum cleaner of the figure 1 ;
  • The picture 3 is a top view of an accessory belonging to the vacuum cleaner of the figure 1 ;
  • The figure 4 is a partial side view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing a handle in the unfolded position;
  • The figure 5 is a partial side view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in the storage position;
  • The figure 6 is a partial side view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in the intermediate position;
  • The figure 7 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in the unfolded position;
  • The figure 8 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in the intermediate position;
  • The figure 9 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in the storage position;
  • The figure 10 is a partial sectional perspective view of the accessory of the picture 3 ;
  • The figure 11 is a partial front perspective view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in the unfolded position;
  • The figure 12 is a partial front perspective view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in the intermediate position;
  • The figure 13 is a partial front perspective view of the accessory of the picture 3 showing the handle in an intermediate position;
  • The figure 14 is a partial rear perspective view of the accessory of the picture 3 ;
  • The figure 15 is a top view of a lock and an unlocking member belonging to a locking mechanism of the accessory of the picture 3 ;
  • The figure 16 is a perspective view from above of the lock and the member of unlocking the figure 15 ;
  • The figure 17 is a perspective view from below of the lock and of the unlocking member of the figure 15 .

Description détailléedetailed description

Seuls les éléments nécessaires à la compréhension de l'invention sont représentés. Pour faciliter la lecture des dessins, les mêmes éléments portent les mêmes références d'une figure à l'autre.Only the elements necessary for understanding the invention are represented. To facilitate reading of the drawings, the same elements bear the same references from one figure to another.

Les figures 1 à 17 représentent un aspirateur 1 de type traineau selon la présente invention.The figures 1 to 17 represent a sled-type vacuum cleaner 1 according to the present invention.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend notamment un boîtier d'aspirateur 2, et un embout d'aspiration 3 disposé sur le boîtier d'aspirateur 2 et par lequel de l'air transportant des déchets peut être aspiré dans le boîtier d'aspirateur 2.The vacuum cleaner 1 comprises in particular a vacuum cleaner housing 2, and a suction nozzle 3 arranged on the vacuum cleaner housing 2 and through which air carrying waste can be sucked into the vacuum cleaner housing 2.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend en outre un moteur d'aspiration 4 qui est disposé dans le boîtier d'aspirateur 2. Le moteur d'aspiration 4 comporte un moteur électrique et un ventilateur qui est couplé au moteur électrique et qui est configuré pour générer un flux d'air au travers de l'embout d'aspiration 3.The vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises a vacuum motor 4 which is disposed in the vacuum cleaner housing 2. The vacuum motor 4 comprises an electric motor and a fan which is coupled to the electric motor and which is configured to generate a airflow through the suction nozzle 3.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend également un élément de nettoyage de sol 5, tel qu'un suceur d'aspiration, également connu sous le nom de tête d'aspiration.The vacuum cleaner 1 also includes a floor cleaning element 5, such as a suction nozzle, also known as a suction head.

L'aspirateur 1 comprend de plus un accessoire 6 comprenant un tube d'aspiration 7 comprenant une première portion d'extrémité 7.1 à laquelle est fixée, par exemple de manière amovible, l'élément de nettoyage de sol 5, et une deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 opposée à la première portion d'extrémité 7.1. De façon avantageuse, le tube d'aspiration 7 est rigide, et peut par exemple être télescopique.The vacuum cleaner 1 further comprises an accessory 6 comprising a suction tube 7 comprising a first end portion 7.1 to which is fixed, for example in a removable manner, the floor cleaning element 5, and a second portion end 7.2 opposite the first end portion 7.1. Advantageously, the suction tube 7 is rigid, and can for example be telescopic.

L'accessoire 6 comprend de plus un tuyau d'aspiration 8 qui est flexible. Le tuyau d'aspiration 8 comporte une première extrémité qui est raccordée, par exemple de manière amovible, à l'embout d'aspiration 3, et une deuxième extrémité qui est raccordée, par exemple de manière amovible, à la deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7. La deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7 comporte de façon avantageuse un embout de raccordement 9 qui est tubulaire et auquel est destinée à être raccordée la deuxième extrémité du tuyau d'aspiration 8. Le tuyau d'aspiration 8 peut par exemple être pourvu d'une brosse de nettoyage 10 située à proximité de la deuxième extrémité du tuyau d'aspiration 8.The accessory 6 further comprises a suction pipe 8 which is flexible. The suction pipe 8 has a first end which is connected, by for example in a removable manner, to the suction nozzle 3, and a second end which is connected, for example in a removable manner, to the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7. The second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7 advantageously comprises a connection piece 9 which is tubular and to which the second end of the suction pipe 8 is intended to be connected. The suction pipe 8 can for example be provided with a brush cleaning 10 located near the second end of the suction pipe 8.

L'accessoire 6 comprend également un manche de préhension 11 comprenant une partie principale de manche 12 qui est allongée et qui est reliée mécaniquement à la deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7. Le manche de préhension 11 comprend de plus une poignée de préhension 110 qui est prévue à une extrémité supérieure de la partie principale de manche 12 et qui configurée pour être saisie par un utilisateur de manière à permettre à ce dernier de manipuler le manche de préhension 11 et donc le tube d'aspiration 7.The accessory 6 also comprises a grip handle 11 comprising a main handle part 12 which is elongated and which is mechanically connected to the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7. The grip handle 11 further comprises a grip handle 110 which is provided at an upper end of the main handle part 12 and which is configured to be gripped by a user so as to allow the latter to manipulate the grip handle 11 and therefore the suction tube 7.

Le manche de préhension 11 est monté articulé sur le tube d'aspiration 7 par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison pivot P qui définit un axe de pivotement A et qui est située au voisinage d'une extrémité de la partie principale de manche 12. De façon avantageuse, l'axe de pivotement A est perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du tube d'aspiration 7, et également à l'axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche 12.The handle 11 is mounted articulated on the suction tube 7 via a pivot link P which defines a pivot axis A and which is located near one end of the main part of the handle 12. Advantageously, the pivot axis A is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the suction tube 7, and also to the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12.

Le manche de préhension 11 est monté mobile par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7 entre une première position de manche (voir les figures 1 et 7), également nommée position dépliée, dans laquelle la partie principale de manche 12 s'étend sensiblement parallèlement au tube d'aspiration 7, et une deuxième position de manche (voir les figures 5 et 9), également nommée position de rangement, dans laquelle la partie principale de manche 12 est repliée, par exemple à environ 175°, le long du tube d'aspiration ou contre le tube d'aspiration 7.The handle 11 is mounted to move relative to the suction tube 7 between a first handle position (see the figure 1 and 7 ), also called the unfolded position, in which the main handle part 12 extends substantially parallel to the suction tube 7, and a second handle position (see the figure 5 and 9 ), also called storage position, in which the main handle part 12 is folded, for example at about 175°, along the suction tube or against the suction tube 7.

Le manche de préhension 11 est également configuré pour occuper une pluralité de positions intermédiaires (voir les figures 6 et 8) situées entre la première position de manche et la deuxième position de manche et dans chacune desquelles la partie principale de manche 12 est inclinée par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7, par exemple d'un angle d'inclinaison compris entre 90 et 135°. Un utilisateur peut par exemple déplacer le manche de préhension dans l'une des positions intermédiaires afin de pouvoir aspirer aisément des déchets situés sous un meuble bas ou un lit.The handle 11 is also configured to occupy a plurality of intermediate positions (see the figure 6 and 8 ) located between the first handle position and the second handle position and in each of which the main handle part 12 is inclined with respect to the suction tube 7, for example by an angle of inclination comprised between 90 and 135° . A user can for example move the grip handle into one of the intermediate positions in order to be able to easily suck up waste located under a low piece of furniture or a bed.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la liaison pivot P est décalée latéralement par rapport à l'embout de raccordement 9. Ces dispositions permettent d'éviter toute torsion du tuyau d'aspiration 8 par le manche de préhension 11 lors des déplacements de ce dernier entre les première et deuxième positions de manche.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the pivot connection P is offset laterally with respect to the connection endpiece 9. These arrangements make it possible to avoid any twisting of the suction pipe 8 by the grip handle 11 during movements of the latter between the first and second neck positions.

L'accessoire 6 comprend en outre un mécanisme de verrouillage 13 configuré pour verrouiller le manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche.Attachment 6 further includes a locking mechanism 13 configured to lock grip handle 11 in the first handle position.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage 13 comporte un verrou 14 monté coulissant sur la partie principale de manche 12 entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le verrou 14 est configuré pour coopérer avec un élément de verrouillage 15 prévu sur le tube d'aspiration 7 de manière à verrouiller le manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou 14 est configuré pour libérer l'élément de verrouillage 15 de manière à autoriser un pivotement du manche de préhension 11 entre les première et deuxième positions de manche.The locking mechanism 13 comprises a lock 14 slidably mounted on the main handle part 12 between a locking position in which the lock 14 is configured to cooperate with a locking element 15 provided on the suction tube 7 so as to lock the grip handle 11 in the first handle position, and a release position in which the latch 14 is configured to release the locking element 15 so as to allow a pivoting of the grip handle 11 between the first and second sleeve.

Le verrou 14 comporte plus particulièrement deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 16, tels que des ergots de verrouillage, disposés respectivement à proximité de deux bords latéraux de la partie principale de manche 12, et l'élément de verrouillage 15 comporte plus particulièrement deux logements de verrouillage latéraux 17, tels que des évidements de verrouillage ou des encoches de verrouillage, configurés pour coopérer respectivement avec les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 lorsque le manche de préhension 11 occupe la première position de manche et que le verrou 14 occupe la position de verrouillage. De façon avantageuse, les organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 sont montés coulissants selon une direction de déplacement D qui est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche 12.The lock 14 more particularly comprises two lateral locking members 16, such as locking lugs, arranged respectively close to two lateral edges of the main part of the handle 12, and the locking element 15 more particularly comprises two locking housings side 17, such as locking recesses or locking notches, configured to cooperate respectively with the two lateral locking members 16 when the grip handle 11 occupies the first handle position and the latch 14 occupies the locking position. Advantageously, the lateral locking members 16 are mounted to slide along a direction of movement D which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, l'élément de verrouillage 15 comporte deux bras de verrouillage latéraux 18 s'étendant chacun depuis la deuxième portion d'extrémité 7.2 du tube d'aspiration 7, et chaque logement de verrouillage latéral 17 est prévu sur un bras de verrouillage latéral 18 respectif et plus particulièrement sur une face d'extrémité d'une extrémité libre du bras de verrouillage latéral 18 respectif.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the locking element 15 comprises two lateral locking arms 18 each extending from the second end portion 7.2 of the suction tube 7, and each lateral locking housing 17 is provided on a respective side locking arm 18 and more particularly on an end face of a free end of the respective side locking arm 18.

De façon avantageuse, la partie principale de manche 12 comporte deux échancrures latérales 19 configurées pour recevoir respectivement les deux bras de verrouillage latéraux 18 lorsque le manche de préhension 11 occupe la première position de manche. Comme montré sur les figures 10 et 12, chaque organe de verrouillage latéral 16 est configuré pour faire saillie dans une échancrure latérale 19 respective lorsque le verrou 14 occupe la position de verrouillage.Advantageously, the main part of the handle 12 comprises two lateral indentations 19 configured to respectively receive the two lateral locking arms 18 when the gripping handle 11 occupies the first handle position. As shown on the figure 10 and 12 , each lateral locking member 16 is configured to project into a respective lateral notch 19 when the latch 14 occupies the locking position.

La liaison pivot P peut par exemple être formée par une broche d'articulation 20 dont les extrémités sont reçues respectivement dans des logements de réception prévus sur les bras de verrouillage latéraux 18.The pivot link P can for example be formed by a hinge pin 20 whose ends are received respectively in receiving housings provided on the lateral locking arms 18.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage 13 comporte en outre un organe de déverrouillage 21, tel qu'un bouton de déverrouillage, qui est configuré pour être actionné par un utilisateur, par exemple par un doigt d'un utilisateur. L'organe de déverrouillage 21 comporte plus particulièrement une partie de manipulation 22 qui est actionnable manuellement par un utilisateur depuis une surface supérieure de la partie principale de manche 12.The locking mechanism 13 further comprises an unlocking member 21, such as an unlocking button, which is configured to be actuated by a user, for example by a user's finger. The unlocking member 21 more particularly comprises a handling part 22 which can be operated manually by a user from an upper surface of the main handle part 12.

L'organe de déverrouillage 21 est monté coulissant sur la partie principale de manche 12 entre une première position, dite position de repos, et une deuxième position, dite position de déverrouillage. De façon avantageuse, l'organe de déverrouillage 21 est monté coulissant selon une direction de coulissement qui est sensiblement parallèle à la direction de déplacement D.The unlocking member 21 is slidably mounted on the main part handle 12 between a first position, called rest position, and a second position, called unlocking position. Advantageously, the unlocking member 21 is mounted to slide along a sliding direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of movement D.

L'organe de déverrouillage 21 est relié mécaniquement au verrou 14, et le mécanisme de verrouillage 13 est configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage 21 de la première position à la deuxième position entraîne un déplacement du verrou 14 de la position de verrouillage à la position de libération, et de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage 21 de la deuxième position à la première position entraîne un déplacement du verrou 14 de la position de libération à la position de verrouillage.The unlocking member 21 is mechanically connected to the lock 14, and the locking mechanism 13 is configured such that a movement of the unlocking member 21 from the first position to the second position causes a movement of the lock 14 from the locking position to the release position, and such that a displacement of the unlocking member 21 from the second position to the first position causes a displacement of the lock 14 from the release position to the locking position.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, le verrou 14 est fixé à l'organe de déverrouillage 21. Le verrou 14 peut par exemple comporter une partie de liaison 23 qui est reliée mécaniquement à l'organe de déverrouillage 21, et les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 peuvent s'étendre respectivement de part et d'autre de la partie de liaison 23. De façon avantageuse, le verrou 14 et l'organe de déverrouillage 21 sont réalisés en une seule pièce, et peuvent par exemple venir de moulage.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the lock 14 is fixed to the unlocking member 21. The lock 14 can for example comprise a connecting part 23 which is mechanically connected to the unlocking member 21, and the two lateral locking members 16 can extend respectively on either side of the connecting part 23. Advantageously, the lock 14 and the unlocking member 21 are made in one piece, and can for example come from cast.

Comme montré plus particulièrement sur les figures 11 et 12, les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 sont disposés de part et d'autre de l'organe de déverrouillage 21, et les deux échancrures latérales 19 sont également disposées de part et d'autre de l'organe de déverrouillage 21. Ainsi, les deux bras de verrouillage latéraux 18 sont configurés pour s'étendre de part et d'autre de l'organe de déverrouillage 21 lorsque le manche de préhension 11 occupe la première position de manche.As shown more particularly on the figures 11 and 12 , the two lateral locking members 16 are arranged on either side of the unlocking member 21, and the two lateral notches 19 are also arranged on either side of the unlocking member 21. Thus, the two lateral locking arms 18 are configured to extend on either side of the unlocking member 21 when the grip handle 11 occupies the first handle position.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, l'organe de déverrouillage 21 est allongé et s'étend selon une direction d'extension, et les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 sont disposés de manière symétrique par rapport à un plan longitudinal médian de l'organe de déverrouillage 21. De façon avantageuse, l'organe de déverrouillage 21 est positionné sur la partie principale de manche 12 de telle sorte que l'axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche 12 s'étende dans le plan longitudinal médian de l'organe de déverrouillage 21.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the unlocking member 21 is elongated and extends in a direction of extension, and the two lateral locking members 16 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member 21. Advantageously, the unlocking member 21 is positioned on the main handle part 12 such that the longitudinal axis of the main handle part 12 extends in the median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member 21.

Le mécanisme de verrouillage 13 comporte en outre un élément de sollicitation 24, tel qu'un ressort de compression, configuré pour solliciter l'organe de déverrouillage 21 dans la première position. De façon avantageuse, l'élément de sollicitation 24 sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche 12.The locking mechanism 13 further comprises a biasing element 24, such as a compression spring, configured to bias the unlocking member 21 into the first position. Advantageously, the biasing element 24 substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main sleeve part 12.

L'organe de déverrouillage 21 comporte une partie d'actionnement 25, telle qu'un doigt d'actionnement, qui est configurée pour exercer une force de compression sur l'élément de sollicitation 24 lorsque l'organe de déverrouillage 21 est déplacé vers la deuxième position. De façon avantageuse, la partie d'actionnement 25 est fixée à la partie de manipulation 22, et s'étend par exemple à partir d'une surface inférieure de la partie de manipulation 22.Unlocking member 21 includes an actuating portion 25, such as an actuating finger, which is configured to exert a compressive force on biasing member 24 when unlocking member 21 is moved downward. second place. Advantageously, the actuating part 25 is fixed to the handling part 22, and extends for example from a lower surface of the handling part 22.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la partie principale de manche 12 comporte une paroi interne 26 qui délimite en partie un logement interne 27 dans lequel est disposé l'élément de sollicitation 24. De façon avantageuse, la paroi interne 26 est pourvue d'une ouverture de passage 28 débouchant dans le logement interne 27, et la partie d'actionnement 25 est configurée pour se déplacer à travers l'ouverture de passage 28 lorsque l'organe de déverrouillage est déplacé entre les première et deuxième positions.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the main handle part 12 comprises an internal wall 26 which partly delimits an internal housing 27 in which the biasing element 24 is arranged. Advantageously, the internal wall 26 is provided a passage opening 28 opening into the internal housing 27, and the actuating part 25 is configured to move through the passage opening 28 when the unlocking member is moved between the first and second positions.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la partie d'actionnement 25 s'étend sensiblement dans le plan longitudinal médian de l'organe de déverrouillage 21, et est configurée pour prendre appui contre une portion d'extrémité de l'élément de sollicitation 24.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the actuating part 25 extends substantially in the median longitudinal plane of the unlocking member 21, and is configured to bear against an end portion of the locking element. solicitation 24.

Lorsqu'un utilisateur souhaite pivoter le manche de préhension 11 dans une position de manche dans laquelle la partie principale de manche 12 est inclinée par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7, par exemple afin de pouvoir aspirer aisément des déchets situés par exemple sous un meuble bas ou un lit, l'utilisateur déverrouille le manche de préhension 11 en déplaçant l'organe de déverrouillage 21 dans la deuxième position à l'encontre de la force de rappel exercée par l'élément de sollicitation 24. Un tel déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage 21 entraîne un déplacement du verrou 14 dans la position de libération, et donc un déplacement des deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 hors des logements de verrouillage latéraux 17. L'utilisateur peut alors librement pivoter le manche de préhension 11 par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7 de telle sorte que la partie principale de manche 12 soit inclinée par rapport au tube d'aspiration 7.When a user wishes to pivot the grip handle 11 into a handle position in which the main handle part 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7, for example in order to be able to suck waste easily located for example under a low piece of furniture or a bed, the user unlocks the handle 11 by moving the unlocking member 21 into the second position against the return force exerted by the solicitation 24. Such a movement of the unlocking member 21 causes a movement of the lock 14 into the release position, and therefore a movement of the two lateral locking members 16 out of the lateral locking housings 17. The user can then freely pivot the handle 11 relative to the suction tube 7 so that the main part of the handle 12 is inclined relative to the suction tube 7.

Afin qu'un utilisateur puisse aisément verrouiller le manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche, c'est-à-dire sans devoir nécessairement actionner l'organe de déverrouillage 21 pour le déplacer dans la deuxième position, chaque organe de verrouillage latéral 16 comporte avantageusement une surface d'actionnement inclinée 29, par exemple formée par une rampe d'actionnement. Chaque surface d'actionnement inclinée 29 est plus particulièrement configurée pour coopérer avec le bras de verrouillage latéral 18 respectif, lors d'un pivotement du manche de préhension 11 vers la première position de manche, de manière à solliciter le verrou 14 vers la position de libération, et permettre ainsi un déplacement du manche de préhension 11 dans la première position de manche. Lorsque les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 sont situés en regard des logements de verrouillage latéraux 17, l'élément de sollicitation 24 sollicite le verrou 14 dans la position de verrouillage et les organes de verrouillage latéraux 16 sont alors automatiquement déplacés dans les logements de verrouillage latéraux 17.So that a user can easily lock the handle 11 in the first handle position, that is to say without necessarily having to actuate the unlocking member 21 to move it into the second position, each lateral locking member 16 advantageously comprises an inclined actuation surface 29, for example formed by an actuation ramp. Each inclined actuating surface 29 is more particularly configured to cooperate with the respective lateral locking arm 18, during a pivoting of the grip handle 11 towards the first handle position, so as to urge the lock 14 towards the position of release, and thus allow movement of the handle 11 in the first handle position. When the two lateral locking members 16 are located opposite the lateral locking housings 17, the biasing element 24 urges the lock 14 into the locking position and the lateral locking members 16 are then automatically moved into the locking housings. side 17.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et illustré qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention.Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given only by way of example. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

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Accessoire (6) pour aspirateur de type traineau, comprenant : - un tube d'aspiration (7) comprenant une première portion d'extrémité (7.1) à laquelle est destinée à être fixée un élément de nettoyage de sol (5), et une deuxième portion d'extrémité (7.2) opposée à la première portion d'extrémité (7.1) et destinée à être reliée fluidiquement à un embout d'aspiration (3) prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur (2), - un manche de préhension (11) comprenant une partie principale de manche (12) qui est allongée et qui est reliée mécaniquement au tube d'aspiration (7), le manche de préhension (11) étant monté articulé par rapport au tube d'aspiration (7) autour d'un axe de pivotement et entre une première position de manche et une deuxième position de manche, et - un mécanisme de verrouillage (13) configuré pour verrouiller le manche de préhension (11) dans la première position de manche, le mécanisme de verrouillage (13) comportant un verrou (14) monté mobile sur l'un du manche de préhension (11) et du tube d'aspiration (7) entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle le verrou (14) est configuré pour coopérer avec un élément de verrouillage (15) prévu sur l'autre du manche de préhension (11) et du tube d'aspiration (7) de manière à verrouiller le manche de préhension (11) dans la première position de manche, et une position de libération dans laquelle le verrou (14) est configuré pour libérer l'élément de verrouillage (15) de manière à autoriser un pivotement du manche de préhension (11) entre les première et deuxième positions de manche, le mécanisme de verrouillage (13) comportant en outre un organe de déverrouillage (21) qui est configuré pour être actionné par un utilisateur et qui est monté sur le manche de préhension (11) ou le tube d'aspiration (7) entre une première position et une deuxième position, le mécanisme de verrouillage (13) étant configuré de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage (21) de la première position à la deuxième position entraîne un déplacement du verrou (14) de la position de verrouillage à la position de libération et de telle sorte qu'un déplacement de l'organe de déverrouillage (21) de la deuxième position à la première position entraîne un déplacement du verrou (14) de la position de libération à la position de verrouillage, caractérisé en ce que le verrou (14) comporte deux organes de verrouillage latéraux (16) disposés de part et d'autre de l'organe de déverrouillage (21), les organes de verrouillage latéraux (16) étant montés coulissants selon une direction de déplacement (D).Accessory (6) for sled-type vacuum cleaner, comprising: - a suction tube (7) comprising a first end portion (7.1) to which a floor cleaning element (5) is intended to be fixed, and a second end portion (7.2) opposite the first end portion (7.1) and intended to be fluidically connected to a suction nozzle (3) provided on a vacuum cleaner housing (2), - a grip handle (11) comprising a main handle part (12) which is elongated and which is mechanically connected to the suction tube (7), the grip handle (11) being mounted articulated with respect to the suction tube suction (7) about a pivot axis and between a first stick position and a second stick position, and - a locking mechanism (13) configured to lock the grip handle (11) in the first handle position, the locking mechanism (13) comprising a latch (14) movably mounted on one of the grip handle (11 ) and the suction tube (7) between a locking position in which the lock (14) is configured to cooperate with a locking element (15) provided on the other of the grip handle (11) and the suction tube suction (7) so as to lock the gripping handle (11) in the first handle position, and a release position in which the lock (14) is configured to release the locking element (15) so as to allow pivoting of the grip handle (11) between the first and second handle positions, the locking mechanism (13) further comprising an unlocking member (21) which is configured to be actuated by a user and which is mounted on the handle (11) or the tube e suction (7) between a first position and a second position, the locking mechanism (13) being configured such that a displacement of the unlocking member (21) from the first position to the second position causes a displacement of the lock (14) from the locking position to the release position and such that a displacement of the unlocking member (21) from the second position to the first position causes movement of the latch (14) from the release position to the locking position, characterized in that the lock (14) comprises two lateral locking members (16) arranged on either side of the unlocking member (21), the lateral locking members (16) being mounted to slide in a direction of displacement (D). Accessoire (6) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la direction de déplacement (D) est sensiblement parallèle à un axe longitudinal de la partie principale de manche (12).Accessory (6) according to claim 1, in which the direction of movement (D) is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the main handle part (12). Accessoire (6) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'organe de déverrouillage (21) est monté coulissant selon une direction de coulissement qui est sensiblement parallèle à la direction de déplacement (D).Accessory (6) according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the unlocking member (21) is mounted to slide along a sliding direction which is substantially parallel to the direction of displacement (D). Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel chacun des organes de verrouillage latéraux (16) est un ergot de verrouillage latéral.Accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in which each of the side locking members (16) is a side locking lug. Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel l'organe de déverrouillage est un bouton de déverrouillage.Accessory (6) according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, in which the unlocking member is an unlocking button. Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel le verrou (14) est fixé à l'organe de déverrouillage (21).Accessory (6) according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, in which the lock (14) is fixed to the unlocking member (21). Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel le mécanisme de verrouillage (13) comporte un élément de sollicitation (24) configuré pour solliciter l'organe de déverrouillage (21) dans la première position.Accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, in which the locking mechanism (13) comprises a biasing element (24) configured to bias the unlocking member (21) into the first position. Accessoire (6) selon la revendication 7, dans lequel l'organe de déverrouillage (21) comporte une partie d'actionnement (25) qui est configurée pour exercer une force de compression sur l'élément de sollicitation (24) lorsque l'organe de déverrouillage (21) est déplacé vers la deuxième position.Accessory (6) according to Claim 7, in which the unlocking member (21) comprises an actuating part (25) which is configured to exert a compressive force on the biasing member (24) when the release member (21) is moved to the second position. Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel l'élément de verrouillage (15) comporte deux logements de verrouillage latéraux (17) configurés pour coopérer respectivement avec les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux (16) lorsque le manche de préhension (11) occupe la première position de manche.Accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, in which the locking element (15) comprises two lateral locking housings (17) configured to cooperate respectively with the two lateral locking members (16) when the grip handle (11) occupies the first handle position. Accessoire (6) selon la revendication 9, dans lequel l'élément de verrouillage (15) comporte deux bras de verrouillage latéraux (18) s'étendant chacun depuis la deuxième portion d'extrémité (7.2) du tube d'aspiration (7), chaque logement de verrouillage latéral (17) étant prévu sur un bras de verrouillage latéral (18) respectif.Accessory (6) according to Claim 9, in which the locking element (15) comprises two lateral locking arms (18) each extending from the second end portion (7.2) of the suction tube (7) , each side lock housing (17) being provided on a respective side lock arm (18). Accessoire (6) selon la revendication 10, dans lequel chaque organe de verrouillage latéral (16) comporte une surface d'actionnement inclinée (29), chaque surface d'actionnement inclinée (29) étant configurée pour coopérer avec un bras de verrouillage latéral (18) respectif, lors d'un pivotement du manche de préhension (11) vers la première position de manche, de manière à solliciter le verrou (14) vers la position de libération.Accessory (6) according to claim 10, in which each lateral locking member (16) comprises an inclined actuating surface (29), each inclined actuating surface (29) being configured to cooperate with a lateral locking arm ( 18) respectively, during a pivoting of the gripping handle (11) towards the first handle position, so as to urge the lock (14) towards the release position. Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, dans lequel les deux organes de verrouillage latéraux (16) sont disposés respectivement à proximité de deux bords latéraux du manche de préhension (11) ou du tube d'aspiration (7).Accessory (6) according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, in which the two lateral locking members (16) are arranged respectively close to two lateral edges of the handle (11) or of the suction tube (7 ). Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, dans lequel, lorsque le manche de préhension (11) occupe la première position de manche, la partie principale de manche (12) s'étend sensiblement parallèlement au tube d'aspiration (7).Accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, in which, when the grip handle (11) occupies the first handle position, the main handle part (12) extends substantially parallel to the handle tube. suction (7). Accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, lequel comporte en outre un tuyau d'aspiration (8) qui est flexible et qui est raccordé fluidiquement à la deuxième portion d'extrémité (7.2) du tube d'aspiration (7), le tuyau d'aspiration (8) étant destiné à être raccordé à un embout d'aspiration (3) prévu sur un boîtier d'aspirateur (2).Accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which further comprises a suction pipe (8) which is flexible and which is fluidly connected to the second end portion (7.2) of the suction tube (7), the suction pipe (8) being intended to be connected to a suction nozzle (3) provided on a vacuum cleaner housing (2). Aspirateur (1) de type traineau comprenant : - un boîtier d'aspirateur (2), - un embout d'aspiration (3) disposé sur le boîtier d'aspirateur (2) et par lequel de l'air transportant des déchets peut être aspiré dans le boîtier d'aspirateur (2), - un moteur d'aspiration (4) qui est disposé dans le boîtier d'aspirateur (2) et qui est configuré pour générer un flux d'air au travers de l'embout d'aspiration (3), et - un accessoire (6) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14. Canister-type vacuum cleaner (1) comprising: - a vacuum cleaner box (2), - a suction nozzle (3) arranged on the vacuum cleaner housing (2) and through which waste-carrying air can be sucked into the vacuum cleaner housing (2), - a suction motor (4) which is arranged in the vacuum cleaner housing (2) and which is configured to generate an air flow through the suction nozzle (3), and - an accessory (6) according to any one of claims 1 to 14.
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