A stand for a vacuum cleaner having a hand-held main unit with a first locking arrangement for releasable locking to a second locking arrangement of a tube arrangement. The stand comprises a manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate a release button or release mechanism to unlock the hand-held main unit from the tube arrangement while the vacuum cleaner is placed in the stand.
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
A vacuum cleaner comprising an elongated body having a nozzle end and a handle end, an air inlet arranged at the nozzle end, a handle arranged at the handle end, at least one air outlet arranged on the elongated body, and a dust separation unit arranged inside the elongated body. The vacuum cleaner further comprises a first motor/fan unit and a second motor/fan unit each arranged inside the elongated body. The first motor/fan unit and second motor/fan unit are arranged to operate in parallel to generate an airflow from the air inlet through the dust separation unit to the at least one air outlet.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A hand-held vacuum cleaner comprising a motor/fan unit configured to generate an airflow having a first direction at an inlet of the motor/fan unit and a first air conducting path arranged downstream of the motor/fan unit. The first air conducting path is configured to direct air to flow in a direction opposite to the first direction. The first air conducting path is arranged radially outside of the motor/fan unit along more than 40% of the length of the motor/fan unit measured in the first direction.
The present disclosure relates to a method of a robotic cleaning device (200) of navigating over a surface to be cleaned, and a robotic cleaning device (200) performing the method.In an aspect, a robotic cleaning device (200) configured to navigate over a surface to be cleaned is provided. The robotic cleaning device (200) comprising a propulsion system (112, 113, 115a, 115b) configured to move the robotic cleaning device (200) over the surface to be cleaned, a camera (123) configured to capture images of surroundings of the robotic cleaning device (200), at least one light source (127) configured to illuminate objects in front of the camera (123), an optical odometry sensor (129) arranged to be directed towards the surface and configured to measure position of the robotic cleaning device (200), a heading sensor (122a, 122b, 124, 129)configured to measure heading of the robotic cleaning device (200), and a controller (116) configured to detect a luminous section in each captured image caused by the at least one light source (127) illuminating an object, said luminous section representing detected object data, determine location of the detected object data in each captured image with respect to a reference position using the measured position and heading of the robotic cleaning device (200), and to create a 3D representation of the illuminated object by aggregating the detected object data of captured images taking into account the determined location of the detected object data for the captured images, the created 3D representation being utilized by the robotic cleaning device(200) for navigating the surface to be cleaned.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A vacuum cleaner nozzle (1) is disclosed configured to be moved over a floor surface (30). The nozzle (1) comprises a nozzle base (3) configured to face the floor surface (30) during operation of the nozzle (1). The nozzle base (3) comprises a suction port (5) and a number of flow guiding elements (7) arranged adjacent to the suction port (5). Each flow guiding element (7) of the number of flow guiding elements (7) has a cross section tapering away from the suction port (5) as seen along a direction (d1, d2) from the suction port (5) towards the flow guiding element (7). Moreover, each flow guiding element (7) is movably arranged in directions (d3, d4) into and out from the nozzle base (3) between a retracted and anextracted position. The present disclosure further relates to a vacuum cleaner (20) comprising a vacuum cleaner nozzle (1).
A vacuum cleaner apparatus having a first vacuum cleaner unit and a second vacuum cleaner unit. The apparatus comprising a first motor/fan unit arranged in the first vacuum cleaner unit and a second motor/fan unit and a second dust separation unit arranged in the second vacuum cleaner unit. The apparatus further comprises a connection interface configured to removably connect a suction inlet of the second vacuum cleaner unit to an airflow path of the first vacuum cleaner unit. The apparatus further comprises a control arrangement capable of operating the apparatus in a cooperative cleaning mode in which the first and second motor/fan units are operated simultaneously. A method of operating a vacuum cleaner apparatus is also provided.
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
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OBSTACLE DETECTING ARRANGEMENT IN A ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE
The present disclosure relates to an obstacle detecting arrangement (200) in a robotic cleaning device (100).In an aspect, an obstacle detecting arrangement (200) in a robotic cleaning device (100) is provided. The arrangement comprises a light detecting sensor (123) configured to detect obstacles in an environment in which the robotic cleaning device (100) moves, at least a first structured light source (127) configured to illuminate the obstacles to be detected in a line of sight of the light detecting sensor (123) and a common printed circuit board (129) to which the light detecting sensor (123) and said first structured light source (127) are fixedly mounted.
G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A vacuum cleaner dust bag having a connector plate comprising a hole section, an air permeable filter bag positioned on a downstream side of the connector plate, and a flexible sleeve. The filter bag is attached to the connector plate and the sleeve is provided outside the filter bag. The sleeve is arranged to keep the filter bag in an initial folded position and allow the filter bag to expand when air is blown through a hole formed in the hole section of the connector plate.
The present disclosure relates to a vacuum cleaner (10) and a method of controlling operation of the vacuum cleaner (10).In an aspect, the vacuum cleaner (10) comprises a main body (11) comprising a first suction inlet (17), a first motor fan unit (18) and a first battery (19) configured to power the first motor fan unit (18), the first motor fan unit (18) being configured to create a first airflow (32) via the first suction inlet (17) through a common airflow path (20). The vacuum cleaner (10) further comprises a portable vacuum cleaner unit (16) arranged to be detachable from the main body (11) and comprising a second suction inlet (21), a dust separation unit (22), a second motor fan unit (23) and a second battery (24) configured to power the second motor fan unit (23), the second motor fan unit (23) being configured to create a second airflow (33) via the second suction inlet (21) to the dust separation unit (22), wherein the second suction inlet (21) is configured to connect, upon being attached to the main body (11), to the common airflow path (20) via a first opening (25) of the main body (11), the portable vacuum cleaner unit (16) further comprising an air outlet (26) configured to connect to a second opening (27) in the main body (11) to connect the common airflow path (20) via the dust separation unit (22) to the first motor fan unit (18) to cooperatively have the first airflow (32) and the second airflow (33) create a common airflow (34) through the common airflow path (20) during operation of the vacuum cleaner (10).
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
The present disclosure relates to a suction tube arrangement for a vacuum cleaner, comprising an inner tube (19) and an outer tube (21) which is slideable from a resting position in relation to the inner tube against the force of an elastic element (35). The inner and outer tubes each comprise a peripheral tube opening which openings are mutually offset in the resting position and which overlap by the outer tube sliding in relation to the inner tube thereby forming a bypass opening. A latch (25) is provided, moveable between a locked and an unlocked position, wherein the latch in the locked position blocks the sliding of the outer tube in relation to the inner tube (19) at the resting position.
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
Described is a nozzle (6) for a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle comprises a forward brush roller (11), and a rear roller (13). The nozzle further comprises a motor (12) driving the forward brush roller and the rear roller where the rear roller is driven via a first belt (16). Hereby a belt drive of the rear roller is provided such that noise is reduced and the complexity of a motor drive of the rear roller can be reduced. The drive of the rear roller can advantageously be in the opposite direction to the drive of the forward brush roller to improve pick up of particles.
The present disclosure relates to a robotic cleaning device (100) comprising a main body (in), a propulsion system (112, 113, 115a, 115b) configured to move the robotic cleaning device (100) over an area to be cleaned, a robotic arm (122) connected to the main body (111), the robotic arm comprising at least two joints (123a, 123b) and an end effector (124), a distal link (127) of the robotic arm (122) being arranged with an object detection sensor (128) configured to acquire data forming a representation of the environment in which the robotic cleaning device (100) moves, and a controller (116) configured to control movement of the robotic cleaning device (100) based on said data acquired by the object detection sensor (128).
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
The disclosure concerns a cleaning station (2) for an active mop. The cleaning station (2) comprises: a container (20) for holding a cleaning liquid, a cleaning pad supporting surface member (22) for supporting a cleaning pad (6) of the active mop, and a roller (24) configured upon rotation to transport cleaning liquid from the container (20) to the surface member (22). The roller (24) is configured to be rotated by the cleaning pad (6). The cleaning station (2) is configured to provide a pad cleaning setting and a pad liquid content reducing setting while the rotatable cleaning pad (6) rotates in one direction. In the pad cleaning setting, the roller (24) is rotatable by the rotatable cleaning pad (6) of the active mop (4) and in the pad liquid content reducing setting, the roller (24) is prevented from being rotated while the cleaning pad (6) rotates.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
35 - Advertising and business services
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Washing machines; combined washing and drying machines; ironing machines; ironing presses; spin driers; tumble driers; dishwashers; food processors, mixers, slicers, grinders for household purposes; coffee grinders; fruitjuicers; milk foamers; electric tin openers; vacuum cleaners including battery driven vacuum cleaners and parts to vacuum cleaners namely hoses, nozzles, tubes, dustbags and filters. Electric irons. Refrigerators; wine coolers; freezers; cookers; grills; ovens; microwave ovens; air conditioning installations and apparatus; fans; cooker hoods; built-in hobs; water purifying apparatus; drying cabinets; electric coffee brewing machines; espresso machines; eggboilers; aircleaners; humidifiers; toasters; electric waffle irons; hot plates; electrical water kettles; yoghurt preparing apparatus; electric cooking pans; hairdryers, Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, hand dryers, heaters, water heaters, air conditioners and ventilation equipment. Household and kitchen appliances associated with manual grinders for household purposes; glassware; porcelain; earthenware; non-electric dusting and cleaning apparatus; dusting cloths; dusters; non-electric saucepans; ironing tables, combs and sponges; brushes (except paintbrushes); brush-making materials; not included in other classes. Providing information to customers in connection with sales; advertising in industry and commerce; shop window dressing. Maintenance and repair services of white goods and household appliances.
The disclosure concerns a cleaner (2) comprising a housing (4) configured to be moved over a surface (6) to be cleaned and a roller (8) partially arranged in the housing (4). The roller (8) is configured to rotate about a rotational axis (10) and to engage with the surface (6) to be cleaned. The roller (8) comprises a container (12) for liquid, an outlet arrangement (14) for dispensing of liquid to the surface (6) to be cleaned, and a flow path (16) for liquid extending from the container (12) for liquid to the outlet arrangement (14). The cleaner (2) comprises a flow regulator (18) arranged in the flow path (16). The flow regulator (18) is configured to be activated by a rotation (22) of the roller (8) such that liquid is transferred via the flow regulator (18) from the container (12) for liquid to the outlet arrangement (14).
A47L 11/19 - Parts or details of the brushing tools
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device and a robotic cleaning device performing the method. The method comprises acquiring historical data forming a representation of an environment in which the robotic cleaning device moves, and controlling movement of the robotic cleaning device to exert a force onto an object located in the environment to move the object based on the acquired historical data.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
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Education and instruction services, namely classes and workshops related to food; Providing training seminars related to food; Conducting training courses related to food Information and advice in relation to the preparation of meals
Described is a nozzle (6) for a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle comprises at least one electrical terminal and an electrical circuit (10) configured to provide identity data about the nozzle via said at least one electrical terminal. Hereby it is enabled to via a wire line connection identify the nozzle in a unit such as the main unit (3) of a vacuum cleaner. This in turn enables correct control of the nozzle from the main unit since the main unit can gain access to important data about the nozzle and thereby provide an improved control of the nozzle.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
There is described an induction cooking appliance (1), inparticular an induction cooking hob, for the thermal treatmentof food products comprising at least a plurality of cooking zones (2) each having at least one induction coil (3) forgenerating an electromagnetic field and a power supply unit(9) coupled to the induction coils (3) and configured toselectively control an energy input into the inductioncoils (3). The power supply unit (9) comprises at least one quasi-resonant generator (14) coupled to at least onerespective induction coil (3) and at least one half-bridge generator (15) being coupled to at least onerespective induction coil (3).
The present disclosure relates to a method of a robotic cleaning device (100) of cleaning a surface, and a robotic cleaning device (100) performing the method. In an aspect, a method of a robotic cleaning device (100) of cleaning a surface is provided. The method comprises detecting (S101), while in a current cleaning mode, an uncleaned area (401a) of the surface, which uncleaned area is enclosed by an area having been cleaned, determining (S102) whether or not a size of the uncleaned area (401a) is below a maximum size threshold value, and if so departing (S103) from the current cleaning mode and moving (S104) to, and cleaning, the detected uncleaned area (401a).
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A vacuum cleaner (1) is disclosed comprising a fan (3), an electric motor (5) configured to power the fan (3), a control arrangement (21), and an output unit (7, 7'). The control arrangement (21) is configured to monitor a quantity representative of an electric current (Im) supplied to the electric motor (5) and is configured to increase a voltage (Vm) supplied to the electric motor (5) in response to a detected decrease in electric current (Im) supplied to the electric motor (5). The control arrangement (21) is further configured to output a notification via the output unit (7, 7') if the voltage (Vm) supplied to the electric motor (5) exceeds a threshold limit (Tl) during a first predetermined time (t1).
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A robotic cleaning device configured to detect objects as the robotic cleaning device moves over a surface to be cleaned. The robotic cleaning device has a first light source configured to produce a close range wide light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device, a second light source configured to produce a long range vertically-narrow light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device, and an array sensor configured to detect light reflected from one or more of the light sources to detect illuminated objects from which said light is reflected.
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only
G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
The disclosure concerns a robotic cleaner system (2) comprising a robotic vacuum cleaner (4) configured for autonomous travel along a surface to be cleaned and a stationary base station (6). The robotic vacuum cleaner (4) comprises: a first brush arranged to rotate about a horizontal axis, a second brush (20) arranged to rotate about a substantially vertical axis, and a control arrangement. The second brush is detachably connected to a main body of the robotic vacuum cleaner (4) and the stationary base station (6) is configured for receiving the second brush (20). The second brush is a side brush comprising bristles extending laterally outside a first brush width. The control arrangement is configured to disengage the second brush (20) from the main body in the stationary base station when a surface portion of the surface to be cleaned is a carpeted surface portion.
A robotic vacuum cleaner having a nozzle arranged in a portion of a housing facing a surface to be cleaned. The nozzle has a leading edge portion having channels leading to the suction opening at two different heights from the surface.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Washing machines, dishwashers, laundry centrifuges, tumble-driers and cold mangles for households; Vacuum cleaners for households. Solar cells for electricity generation; photovoltaic modules and installations, and regulating and safety devices therefor; electric converters and inverters, in particular for photovoltaic installations or fuels cells; power generating installations and apparatus with fuel cells or photovoltaic modules as energy sources, included in class 9; glass covered with an electrical conductor; checking apparatus, controls and regulators; remote control devices; indicators (electricity); anodes. Thermally and/or electrically operated fittings for heating installations, except measuring apparatus; fittings for water pipes of metal, metal alloys or plastic; taps (faucets); water conduit systems; thermostatic valves as parts of heating installations; coils being parts of distilling, heating or cooling installations; heaters for instant hot water; heating flanges; water boiling equipment; hot water cylinders; pressure water tanks; water heaters; Electric hand dryers; electric towel-dryers; electric heating apparatus and installations; electric heat accumulating apparatus and installations for central or local installation; de-icing apparatus and installations; central heating systems and components therefor, included in class 11; ovens; heating apparatus for solid, liquid or gaseous fuels; electric heating apparatus for household purposes; air-conditioning apparatus and installations; air humidifying and air de-humidifying apparatus, and air dryers; filters for air conditioning and air filtering installation; ventilation apparatus and installations; heat pumps; heat exchangers and heat regenerators; brine distributors (parts of heating installations); solar-operated refrigerating installations, in particular adsorption and absorption heat pumps; solar collectors for heating; flues and pipes for heating boilers; brackets for gas burners; heating boilers; burners; fuel cells and fuel cell-operated heating apparatus; block-type thermal power stations; filters and filtering apparatus for household or industrial installations, in particular for drinking water; refrigerators and refrigerating installations; water treatment apparatus and installations; water softening and lime protection apparatus and installations; water supply and distribution installations and apparatus; water dispensing and table water apparatus; dry cupboards, electric cookers and refrigerators for households. Thermally and/or electrically operated fittings for heating installations, except measuring apparatus; fittings for water pipes of metal, metal alloys or plastic; taps (faucets); water conduit systems; thermostatic valves as parts of heating installations; coils being parts of distilling, heating or cooling installations; heaters for instant hot water; heating flanges; water boiling equipment; hot water cylinders; pressure water tanks; water heaters; Electric hand dryers; electric towel-dryers; electric heating apparatus and installations; electric heat accumulating apparatus and installations for central or local installation; de-icing apparatus and installations; central heating systems and components therefor, included in class 11; ovens; heating apparatus for solid, liquid or gaseous fuels; electric heating apparatus for household purposes; air-conditioning apparatus and installations; air humidifying and air de-humidifying apparatus, and air dryers; filters for air conditioning and air filtering installation; ventilation apparatus and installations; heat pumps; heat exchangers and heat regenerators; brine distributors (parts of heating installations); solar-operated refrigerating installations, in particular adsorption and absorption heat pumps; solar collectors for heating; flues and pipes for heating boilers; brackets for gas burners; heating boilers; burners; fuel cells and fuel cell-operated heating apparatus; block-type thermal power stations; filters and filtering apparatus for household or industrial installations, in particular for drinking water; refrigerators and refrigerating installations; water treatment apparatus and installations; water softening and lime protection apparatus and installations; water supply and distribution installations and apparatus; water dispensing and table water apparatus; dry cupboards, electric cookers and refrigerators for households; Installation, assembly, maintenance, cleaning and repair of burners, electric apparatus, heating apparatus, air conditioning installations, ventilating installations, refrigerating apparatus, machines, ovens, fuel cells, block-type thermal power stations, pumps, water treatment apparatus, apparatus for preparing beverages, solar installations, photovoltaic installations, heat pumps, power generating installations and water heaters, and of fittings and components for these goods; repair information; building construction supervision; drilling of wells; subsoil testing; rock blasting; disinfecting.
An autonomous cleaning robot having a body, a driving means configured to move the robot in a forward direction over a surface being cleaned, a suction opening arranged at an underside of the body, and a roller arranged at the underside of the body and in front of the suction opening, relative the forward direction. The roller is configured to define a front air passageway at the surface, and comprises bristles arranged to form a front air barrier restricting an air flow in the front air passageway. The front air barrier is configured to be substantially uniform over an entire turn of the roller, wherein the bristles are further arranged to direct the air flow towards a particle passing by the roller, and further into the suction opening.
A handheld vacuum cleaner having an air inlet, an air outlet, a fan configured to rotate around a fan axis to create an air flow through an air flow path extending from the air inlet to the air outlet, and a separation device arranged in the air flow path. The separation device is configured to separate dust from air flowing through the air flow path. The air flow path comprises a sound reducing section extending from the fan in an extension direction, and wherein the angle between the extension direction and the fan axis is less than 45 degrees.
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
A vacuum cleaner nozzle, having a connector socket, pivotally connected to the nozzle by a joint. The connector socket has an inner tubular opening configured to receive a vacuum cleaner tube. A connector socket release mechanism, has a locking member, moveable between a first position, where it is inserted in the tubular opening of the connector socket in order to retain the vacuum cleaner tube therein, and a second position, where it is forced out of the tubular opening by a movement in the joint, in order to release the vacuum cleaner tube.
Refrigerating apparatus and machines and parts thereof, refrigerating equipment and installations, small refrigerated cabinets, refrigerated chambers and refrigerators.
A vacuum cleaner (1) is disclosed comprising an elongated body (3) having a nozzle end (4) and a handle end (6), an air inlet (7) arranged at the nozzle end (4), a handle (8) arranged at the handle end (6), at least one air outlet (9, 9') arranged on the elongated body (3), and a dust separation unit (15) arranged inside the elongated body (3). The vacuum cleaner (1) further comprises a first and a second motor/fan unit (11, 12) each arranged inside the elongated body (3). The first and second motor/fan units (11, 12) are arranged to operate in parallel to generate an airflow from the air inlet (7) through the dust separation unit (15) to the at least one air outlet (9, 9').
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
Described is a stand (2) for a vacuum cleaner (1) is provided. The stand is used for a vacuum cleaner comprising a hand-held main unit (3) comprising a dust separation arrangement, an air inlet, an air out, a motor-fan unit creating an airflow from the air inlet through the dust separation arrangement to the air outlet. The hand-held main unit comprises a locking arrangement for releasable locking a tube arrangement, for e.g. floor cleaning. The tube arrangement (5) comprises a nozzle (6) with an air inlet for dust laden air, and a second air outlet to be releasably connected to the air inlet of the hand-held, main unit, and a second locking arrangement cooperating with the first locking arrangement. The first or the second locking arrangement comprises a release button that unlocks the locking arrangement. The stand comprises a manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate a release button or release mechanism to unlock the hand-held main unit from the tube arrangement when the vacuum cleaner is placed in the stand. Hereby and easy to use mechanism for separating the hand-held, main, unit from the tube arrangement with the nozzle is obtained.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A hand-held vacuum cleaner (1) is disclosed comprising a motor/fan unit (7) configured to generate an airflow having a first direction (d1) at an inlet (7') of the motor/fan unit (7) and a first air conducting path (11) arranged downstream of the motor/fan unit (7). The first air conducting path (11) is configured to direct air to flow in a direction (d2) opposite to the first direction (d1). The first air conducting path (11) is arranged radially outside of the motor/fan unit (7) along more than 40% of the length (L) of the motor/fan unit (7) measured in the first direction (d1).
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Education and instructions services related to food;
providing online training related to food; conducting
training related to food. Information and advice in relation to preparation of meals.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
(1) Education and instructions services related to food; providing online training related to food; conducting training related to food.
(2) Information and advice in relation to preparation of meals.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Education and instructions services related to food, namely classes and workshops; providing online training related to food; conducting training related to food Information and advice in relation to preparation of meals
Described is a nozzle (100) for a vacuum cleaner comprising a housing (110) and a suction space (120) formed within the housing. A sealing (130) member is provided on the outside of the suction space. The sealing member comprises, on the same side of the suction space, a first sweep line closer to the suction space and a second sweep line distanced from the first sweep line and further away from the suction space than the first sweep line. The first sweep line and the second sweep line being essentially parallel to each other, wherein at least one of the first sweep line and the second sweep line comprises projections extending towards the surface to be cleaned with openings between the projections.
A vacuum cleaner apparatus (3) is disclosed comprising a first vacuum cleaner unit (1) and a second vacuum cleaner unit (2). The apparatus (3) comprising a first motor/fan unit (9) arranged in the first vacuum cleaner unit (1) and a second motor/fan unit (9') and a second dust separation unit (7') arranged in the second vacuum cleaner unit (2). The apparatus (3) further comprises a connection interface (11) configured to removably connect a suction inlet (5', 5") of the second vacuum cleaner unit (2) to an airflow path (8) of the first vacuum cleaner unit (1). The apparatus (3) further comprises a control arrangement (21) capable of operating the apparatus (3) in a cooperative cleaning mode in which the first and second motor/fan units (9, 9') are operated simultaneously. The present disclosure further relates to a vacuum cleaner unit (1) and method of operating a vacuum cleaner apparatus (3).
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Thermoregulators. Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and air purification equipment; under floor heating; electric heating cables for indoor and outdoor use; electric heating cables for outdoor anti-frosting systems.
A vacuum cleaner brush roll having a brush body arranged to rotate around an axis (ax), a first row of bristles arranged on a first axial half section of the brush body along a first helix around the axis (ax), and a second row of bristles arranged on a second axial half section of the brush body along a second helix around the axis (ax). The twist of the second helix is opposite to the twist of the first helix. The first row of bristles comprises a first type of bristles and the second row of bristles comprises a second type of bristles having different characteristics than the first type of bristles. The present disclosure further relates to vacuum cleaner comprising a brush roll.
Described is, among other things, a dust bag (1) for a vacuum cleaner. The dust bag comprises a filter bag (2) of an air-permeable material and a front connector plate (3) comprising a hole section. The dust bag further comprises a sleeve (5) of a flexible material. The filter bag is attached to the front connector plate and the sleeve is provided outside the filter bag. The sleeve is arranged to keep the filter bag in a folded position and the sleeve is arranged to allow the filter bag to expand when air is blown through a hole formed in the hole section of the front connector plate. Hereby a compact dust bag can be provided that is small, compact and easy to handle before use and which when placed in a vacuum cleaner and air is blown through the filter bag of the dust bag is able to expand by the sleeve releasing the filter bag by the force exerted by the air blown through the dust bag by the vacuum cleaner. Finally, the sleeve can act as a hygienic grip when removing the dust bag from the vacuum cleaner after use for replacement or emptying of the dust bag. The sleeve thus has multiple functions that combine to obtain a user-friendly dust bag.
A stick vacuum cleaner comprising an elongated shaft part, a housing arranged to be attached to the elongated shaft part, the housing comprising an air inlet, a container arranged to accommodate a removable air-permeable dust bag, a motor fan unit for creating an airflow, and an exhaust air outlet, a nozzle arranged at a first end of the elongated shaft part, the nozzle comprising a nozzle inlet via which debris is transported from a surface to be cleaned by means of the created airflow to the dust container, and a handle arranged at a second end of the elongated shaft part, wherein the container is arranged to be removably attached to the housing.
A47L 9/14 - Bags or the like; Attachment of, or closures for, bags
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
The disclosure concerns a robotic cleaner (2) comprising a housing (4), a drive arrangement being configured to drive the robotic cleaner (2) along a surface (3) to be cleaned, a control arrangement, a first brush (16) arranged to rotate about a first horizontal axis and configured to propel debris and dust towards or into an inlet, and a second brush (20) arranged to rotate about a second horizontal axis (22) and arranged to reach beyond the housing (4). The robotic cleaner (2) has a maximum height (H) extending from the surface (3) to be cleaned to an uppermost surface of the housing (4). In a direction from the surface (3) to be cleaned, the second horizontal axis (22) is arranged at 1/3 of the maximum height (H) or higher. Thus, surfaces above the surface (3) may be cleaned by the second brush.
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
The disclosure concerns a robotic cleaner (2) comprising a housing (4), a drive arrangement (6) being configured to drive the robotic cleaner (2) along a surface (3) to be cleaned, a control arrangement (14), a first brush (16) arranged to rotate about a first horizontal axis (18) and configured to propel debris and dust towards or into an inlet (10), and a second brush (20) arranged to rotate about a second horizontal axis (22) and arranged to reach beyond the housing (4). The robotic cleaner (2) has a maximum height (H) extending from the surface (3) to be cleaned to an uppermost surface of the housing (4). In a direction from the surface (3) to be cleaned, the second horizontal axis (22) is arranged at 1/3 of the maximum height (H) or higher. Thus, surfaces above the surface (3) may be cleaned by the second brush.
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 11/18 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines motor-driven with rotating tools the tools being roll brushes
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A vacuum cleaner comprising a fan driven by a motor, wherein the fan is configured to accomplish a suction flow from a vacuum cleaner nozzle via a hand-held tube having a direction of elongation, to a permeable dust collecting container. A sensing device is provided, sensing strain in the tube along its elongate direction, and a control arrangement controls the output of the motor in response to the sensed strain. This allows the vacuum cleaner to adapt to different floor surfaces.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 5/36 - Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Washing machines, combined washing and drying machines, ironing machines, ironing presses, spin driers, tumble driers, dishwashers, food processors, mixers, slicers, grinders for household purposes, coffee grinders, fruitjuicers, milk foamers, yoghurt preparing apparatus, electric tin openers, vacuum cleaners including battery driven vacuum cleaners and parts to vacuum cleaners namely hoses, nozzles, tubes, dustbags and filters. Refrigerators, freezers, cookers, grills, ovens, microwave ovens, air conditioning installations and apparatus, fans, cooker hoods, built-in hobs, drying cabinets, electric coffee brewing machines, espresso machines, eggboilers, aircleaners, humidifiers, toasters, electric waffle irons, hot plates, electric cooking pans, hairdryers. Furniture, furniture parts, kitchen equipment, namely cupboards, cabinets, shelves, food trolleys, stools, desks, trays, benches, footstools, drawers, tabletops, worktables, ladders (not of metal), storage boxes of wood, frames, utility room furniture and wardrobe furniture, wardrobes, semi-fitted and fitted kitchen furniture, furniture parts, namely semi fitted and fitted kitchen furniture and furniture parts specifically designed for dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, cookers, grills, ovens, microwave ovens, cooker hoods and built-in hobs. Wine coolers. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, all in the field of household appliances and furniture; industrial analysis, industrial research, and industrial design services, all in the field of household appliances and furniture; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software, all in the field of household appliances and furniture; architectural services and kitchen design.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Education services, namely, providing live and on-line classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of sustainable food consumption, conservation, preservation and preparation; providing training seminars in the field of sustainable food consumption, conservation, preservation and preparation; conducting training courses in the field of sustainable food consumption, conservation, preservation and preparation; educational services, namely, providing displays and exhibits in the field of sustainable food consumption, conservation, preservation and preparation Information and advice in relation to the preparation of meals
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
(1) Refrigerating machines; refrigerating appliances and installations; refrigerating cabinets; refrigerating chambers; refrigerators
(2) Wine glasses; glass jars; empty spray bottles; decanters; drinking glasses; glass stoppers for bottles and decanters; glass funnels; wine tasting kits comprised of drinking glasses and serving trays, not of precious metal; wine openers; coolers for wine; cooling bucket for wine; corkscrews; vacuum bottle stoppers specially adapted for use with wine bottles; decanter drying racks; drip mats for wine; glassware cleaning brushes; glass serving trays; glass cutting boards and bottle openers; cork removing kits comprised of cork screws and cork holders; hand-operated vacuum sealing bottle stoppers, namely, wine preservers featuring an indicator to display how much air has been removed from a bottle (1) Business information to customers in connection with sales of wine appliances and wine accessorizes; advertising in industry and commerce, shop window dressing, compilation and systemization of information into computer databases in the field of wine consumer product information for retailers and consumers; market research services in the field of wine and wine selection for retailers and consumers; marketing in the field of wine; promotion services, namely, arranging exhibitions and tasting events in respect of wines for commercial or advertising purposes; advertising and promotional services for wine clubs and wine societies; advertising and promotion of services and benefits to wine club members and wine society members, namely, advertising and promotion of incentive and loyalty programs; direct mail advertising, dissemination of advertising material and provision of commercial information related to wine
Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, hand dryers, heaters, water heaters, air conditioners and ventilation equipment.
The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device (100) and a robotic cleaning device (100) performing the method. In an aspect, a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device (100) is provided. The method comprises acquiring (S101) historical data forming a representation of an environment in which the robotic cleaning device moves, and controlling (S102) movement of the robotic cleaning device (100) to exert a force onto an object (101) located in the environment to move the object (101) based on the acquired historical data.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device over an area to be cleaned. The method includes storing at least one representation of the area over which the robotic cleaning device is to move, receiving an instruction to execute a cleaning program, localizing, in response to the instruction, the robotic cleaning device relative to the stored representation, and moving over the area to be cleaned as stipulated by the cleaning program by taking into account the stored representation.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Education and instruction services related to food; providing online training seminars; conducting training courses related to food. Information and advice in relation to the preparation of foods.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
43 - Food and drink services, temporary accommodation
Goods & Services
Education and instructions services related to food; Providing online training related to food; Conducting training related to food. Information and advice in relation to preparation of meals.
A system of robotic cleaning devices and a method of a master robotic cleaning device of controlling at least one slave robotic cleaning device. The method performed by a master robotic cleaning device of controlling at least one slave robotic cleaning device includes detecting obstacles, deriving positional data from the detection of obstacles, positioning the master robotic cleaning device with respect to the detected obstacles from the derived positional data, controlling movement of the master robotic cleaning device based on the positional data, and submitting commands to the at least one slave robotic cleaning device to control a cleaning operation of said at least one slave robotic cleaning device, the commands being based on the derived positional data, wherein the cleaning operation of the slave robotic cleaning device is controlled as indicated by the submitted commands.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A vacuum cleaner having: a profile extending between a profile nozzle end for attachment of a nozzle and a profile handle end for attachment of a first handle; a housing attached to the profile and having a motor fan unit for generating an airflow, a housing air outlet; and a housing air inlet, and an airflow channel extending from the profile nozzle end to the housing air outlet via the housing air inlet, for allowing an airflow from the first profile end to the housing air outlet. The housing is movable along the profile, and has a second handle operable by a user to move the vacuum cleaner.
A47L 9/14 - Bags or the like; Attachment of, or closures for, bags
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
84.
ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER AND A METHOD IN A ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER
Herein a robotic vacuum cleaner comprising a nozzle (12) arranged in a portion of a housing of the vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The nozzle (12) comprises a leading edge portion/front edge (42) having an aperture.
An autonomous cleaning robot (100) is disclosed, comprising a body (110), a driving means (120) configured to move the robot in a forward direction over a surface being cleaned, a suction opening (132) arranged at an underside of the body, and a roller (140) arranged at the underside of the body and in front of the suction opening, relative the forward direction. The roller is configured to define a front air passageway (F) at the surface, and comprises bristles (142) arranged to form a front air barrier restricting an air flow in the front air passageway. The front air barrier is configured to be substantially uniform over an entire turn of the roller, wherein the bristles are further arranged to direct the air flow towards a particle (P) passing by the roller, and further into the suction opening.
A vacuum cleaner separation system having: a cyclone tube having a cyclone chamber and an inner wall having a substantially cylindrical appearance defining a center axis; an inlet channel offset with respect to the center axis for receiving dust laden air; a dust outlet for discharging dust from the cyclone tube; an air outlet for discharging air from the cyclone tube; and a helical member arranged within the cyclone tube in an opposite region of the cyclone tube with respect to the air outlet. The helical member defines or partly defines a helical passage around the center axis from the inlet channel to the cyclone chamber for generating a centrifugal flow in the cyclone chamber. The helical passage has a substantially constant cross sectional area and the helical passage is rotated 360° or less than 360° around the center axis.
A handheld vacuum cleaner (1) is disclosed comprising an air inlet (3), an air outlet (5), a fan (7) configured to rotate around a fan axis (ax) to create an air flow through an air flow path (9) extending from the air inlet (3) to the air outlet (5), and a separation device (11) arranged in the air flow path (9). The separation device (11) is configured to separate dust from air flowing through the air flow path (9). The air flow path (9) comprises a sound reducing section (13) extending from the fan (7) in an extension direction (d), and wherein the angle (a1) between the extension direction (d) and the fan axis (ax) is less than 45 degrees. The present disclosure further relates to a vacuum cleaner (2) comprising a holder (49) for the handheld vacuum cleaner (1).
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
The present disclosure relates to a vacuum cleaner nozzle (1), having a connector socket (3), pivotally connected to the nozzle by means of a joint (5). The connector socket comprises an inner tubular opening (11) configured to receive a vacuum cleaner tube (13). A connector socket release mechanism (7), comprises a locking member (9), moveable between a first position, where it is inserted in the tubular opening of the connector socket in order to retain the vacuum cleaner tube therein, and a second position, where it is forced out of the tubular opening by a movement in said joint (5), in order to release the vacuum cleaner tube.
A vacuum cleaner having a hand unit and an elongated member having a nozzle end portion and a handle end portion. The vacuum cleaner has a valve arranged at the nozzle end portion, the valve having a valve member being movable between a first and a second position. In the first position the valve member directs an airflow from a floor nozzle to the hand unit while preventing an airflow to flow through the handle end portion. In the second position the valve member directs the airflow from the floor nozzle to the handle end portion and to the hand unit. Vacuum cleaning may be performed with the floor nozzle both when the hand unit is connected at the nozzle end and at the handle end.
A47L 5/22 - Structural features of suction cleaners with power-driven air-pumps or air-compressors, e.g. driven by motor vehicle engine vacuum with rotary fans
A47L 5/36 - Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
The invention relates to a robotic cleaning device (100) and a method at the robotic cleaning device (100) of detecting objects as the robotic cleaning device (100) moves over a surface to be cleaned. In an aspect, a robotic cleaning device (100) configured to detect objects as it moves over a surface to be cleaned is provided. The robotic cleaning device (100) comprises a first light source (102) configured to produce a close range wide light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device (100), a second light source (103) configured to produce a long range horizontally narrow light beam in front of the robotic cleaning device (100), and an array sensor (101) configured to detect light reflected from one or more of the light sources (102, 103) to detect illuminated objects from which said light is reflected.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Solar Cell Modules; solar panels; Solar Inverters; Ancillary equipment related to solar modules and inverters; Monitor and Maintenance Systems for solar modules and inverters.
93.
Using augmented reality to exchange spatial information with a robotic cleaning device
A method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device over an area to be cleaned. The method includes acquiring a visual representation of the robotic cleaning device on a display of a wireless communication device, identifying the robotic cleaning device in the visual representation, computing a coordinate transform between the visual representation and a robotic cleaning device coordinate system, creating an instruction by receiving user-indicated spatial information on the display or how the robotic cleaning device should move over the area to be cleaned, applying the transform to the spatial information, transforming the spatial information to the robot coordinate system, and sending the instruction to the robotic cleaning device via wireless communication, to cause the robotic cleaning device to move over said area in accordance with the transformed spatial information.
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
94.
MEASURING DUST COMPARTMENT FILLING DEGREE OF A VACUUM CLEANER
The present disclosure relates to a vacuum cleaner (10) comprises a dust compartment (16), the vacuum cleaner further comprising a vibration sensor (30) configured to measure vibrations of the dust compartment (16) and to produce an output signal representing the measured vibrations, and a controller (31) being configured to receive said output signal and to determine from the output signal a degree of filling of the dust compartment (16), wherein a lower vibration indicates a higher degree of filling of the dust compartment (16).
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A vacuum cleaner brush roll (1) is disclosed comprising a brush body (3) arranged to rotate around an axis (ax), a first row of bristles (5.1) arranged on a first axial half section (3') of the brush body (3) along a first helix (7.1) around the axis (ax), and a second row of bristles (5.2) arranged on a second axial half section (3'') of the brush body (3) along a second helix (7.2) around the axis (ax). The twist of the second helix (7.2) is opposite to the twist of the first helix (7.1). The first row of bristles (5.1) comprises a first type of bristles (11.1) and the second row of bristles (5.2) comprises a second type of bristles (11.2) having different characteristics than the first type of bristles (11.1). The present disclosure further relates to vacuum cleaner (30, 31) comprising a brush roll (1).
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
The invention relates to a stick vacuum cleaner (10) comprising an elongated shaft part (11), a housing (12) arranged to be attached to the elongated shaft part (11), said housing (12) comprising an air inlet (20a), a container (18) arranged to accommodate a removable air-permeable dust bag (13), a motor fan unit for creating an airflow, and an exhaust air outlet (14a), a nozzle (17) arranged at a first end of the elongated shaft part (11), said nozzle (17) comprising a nozzle inlet via which debris is transported from a surface to be cleaned by means of the created airflow to the dust container (18), and a handle (15) arranged at a second end of the elongated shaft part (11), wherein the container (18) is arranged to be removably attached to the housing (12).
A stick vacuum cleaner having a handheld vacuum cleaner adapted to be docked to a stick. When the handheld vacuum cleaner is docked to the stick an air path is formed connecting an air outlet of the handheld vacuum cleaner with an air outlet provided in the stick. A noise absorption unit is provided in the air path or outside the air outlet from the stick.
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
The present disclosure relates to a vacuum cleaner 1 comprising a fan driven by a motor, wherein the fan is configured to accomplish a suction flow from a vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 via a hand-held tube 7 having a direction of elongation, to a permeable dust collecting container. A sensing device 17 is provided, sensing strain in the tube 7 along its elongate direction, and a control arrangement 15 controls the output of the motor 17 in response to the sensed strain. This allows the vacuum cleaner to adapt to different floor surfaces.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - 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
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
A47L 5/36 - Suction cleaners with hose between nozzle and casing; Suction cleaners for fixing on staircases; Suction cleaners for carrying on the back
99.
Method of detecting a difference in level of a surface in front of a robotic cleaning device
A method for a robotic cleaning device of detecting a difference in level of a surface in front of the robotic cleaning device moves. The method includes illuminating the surface with light, capturing an image of the surface, detecting a luminous section in the captured image caused by the light, identifying at least a first segment and a second segment representing the detected luminous section, and detecting, from a positional relationship between the identified first and second segment, the difference in level of the surface.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
G06T 7/55 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images
