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).
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
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.
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
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
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 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).
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
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.
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
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
24.
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 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.
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.
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).
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
The invention relates to a stick vacuum cleaner (10). A stick vacuum cleaner (10) is provided comprising an elongated shaft part (11), a housing (12) arranged to be positioned at at least two different 5 positions to the elongated shaft part (11), said housing comprising an air inlet, a dust separation system, a dust container (13), a motor fan unit for creating an airflow, and an exhaust air outlet, 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 separation system and the dust container (13), the nozzle (17) further being pivotally coupled to the first end of the elongated shaft part (11), and a locking mechanism (19) comprising: a locking member (20a, 20b) arranged at the housing (12) or shaft part (11), and a retaining member (21a, 21b) arranged at the nozzle (17), wherein when the elongated shaft part (11) is in an upright position and the housing (12) is attached to the elongated shaft part (11) in a position close to the nozzle (17), the housing (12) causes the locking member (20a, 20b) to move into engagement with the retaining member (21a, 21b) thereby preventing the elongated shaft part (11) from being pivotally movable around the nozzle (17) in order to retain the elongated shaft (11) in the upright position.
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
34.
ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE WITH RETRACTABLE SIDE BRUSH
Robotic cleaning device (100) comprising a main body (111), a propulsion system (112, 113, 115a, 115b) configured to move the robotic cleaning device (100) over a surface (129) to be cleaned, a controller (116) configured to control the propulsion system to move the robotic cleaning device (100) over the surface (129) to be cleaned, and at least one rotatable side brush (114) arranged to sweep debris from the surface to be cleaned. The robotic cleaning device (100) further comprises a mechanism configured to at least partly retract said at least one rotatable side brush (114) into a space (119) arranged inside the main body (111) upon receiving a control signal from the controller (116), such that the rotatable side brush is moved out of contact with the surface (129) to be cleaned.
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 (1) is disclosed comprising a profile arrangement (20) comprising a first profile part (23a) and a second profile part (23b). The profile (23) comprises at least one slit shaped opening (25) having a first slit opening section (25a) in the first profile part (23a) and a second slit opening section (25b) in the second profile part (23b). The vacuum cleaner (1) comprises a first sleeve (30). The second profile part (23b) is arranged to at least partly enclose the first sleeve (30) and the first profile part (23a). The first profile part (23a) is slidable arranged relative the second profile part (23b) via surfaces (32) of the sleeve (30) for adjustment of a length of the profile (23). The present disclosure further relates to a vacuum cleaner system (70) comprising a docking station (72) and a vacuum cleaner (1).
The invention relates a cooling apparatus (1) comprising an outer casing (6) which encloses at least one partition wall (34) to define two or more adjacent compartments (40, 54, 20, 26) and one or more tubes and/or wires (48a, 48b, 50, 17; 148, 150) extending in two adjacent compartments (40, 54, 20, 26) through a seat (60; 260) defined in the partition wall (34). A securing element (70; 170; 270) for securing said one or more tubes and/or wires (48a, 48b, 50, 17; 148, 150) to the seat (60; 260) is provided. The securing element (70; 170; 270) comprises a first portion (72; 172; 272) and a second portion (74; 174; 274) reciprocally movable from an opened position to a closed position to define an accommodating receptacle (82; 182a, 182b, 182c; 282) and a sealing element (90; 190; 290) is arranged in the accommodating receptacle (82; 182a, 182b, 182c; 282).
The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner (1), which in an aspect of the invention comprises a housing (10) comprising a motor fan unit (12) for generating an airflow, a housing air outlet (11) and a housing air inlet (14), a profile arrangement (20) comprising a first profile end (21) for attachment of a nozzle (40), a profile handle end (22) for attachment of a handle (50) and a profile (23) extending between the first profile end (21) and the profile handle end (22), an airflow channel (60) extending from the first profile end (2 ) to the housing air outlet (11) via the housing air inlet (14), for allowing an airflow from the first profile end (21) to the housing air outlet (11), the profile arrangement (20) comprises a first profile part (23a) and a second profile part (23b), the second profile part (23b) is arranged to at least partly enclose the first profile part (23a) and that the housing (10) is arranged to be moveably attached to the profile (23), such that the housing (10) is moveable along at least a part of the length of the profile (23). The second profile part (23b) comprises spaced apart indentations (80) arranged along the length of its interior; and the first profile part (23a) comprises at least one locking element (81 ) arranged at an end of the first profile part (23a) being distal from the profile handle end (22), the at least one locking element (81) being configured to engage with one of the indentations (80) when in a first state and being configured to disengage with the indentations (80) when in a second state in which the first profile part (23a) is slidable in the second profile part (23b) for adjustment of a length of the profile (23).
A47L 5/28 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
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
The invention relates to an appliance for cleaning an airflow comprising a dust separator (10), which dust separator (10) comprises a dust separation chamber (11) comprising an air inlet (12) where an airflow to be cleaned enters the dust separation chamber (11); an air outlet (13) where the cleaned airflow exits the dust separation chamber (11); a shaft (14) arranged along a longitudinal axis of the dust separation chamber (11); and a plurality of spaced apart disc members (15) arranged along the shaft (14), the shaft (14) being arranged to rotate the disc members (15) in order to cause a centrifugal force which transports particles contained in the airflow entering the air inlet (12) towards an inner wall of the dust separation chamber (11), while causing the airflow to move towards a centre of the spaced apart disc members (15) for travelling towards the air outlet (13) and exit the dust separation chamber (11).
Herein a vacuum cleaner (2) is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner comprises a hand unit (14) and an elongated member (4) having a nozzle end portion (6) and a handle end portion (8). The vacuum cleaner comprises a valve (20) arranged at the nozzle end portion (6), the valve (20) comprising a valve member (40) being movable between a first and a second position. In the first position the valve member (40) directs an airflow from a floor nozzle (10) to the hand unit (14) while preventing an airflow to flow through the handle end portion (8). In the second position the valve member (40) directs the airflow from the floor nozzle (10) to the handle end portion (8) and to the hand unit (14). Thus, 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, respectively.
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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
A vacuum cleaner assembly (1) is disclosed comprising a rechargeable stick type vacuum cleaner (3), and a charging dock (5). The vacuum cleaner (3) comprises an elongated body (7). The vacuum cleaner (3) is configured to be releasably positioned in the charging dock (5) such that the elongated body (7) extends along a first direction (d1). The assembly (1) further comprises a magnetic assembly (9, 9') configured to fixate a first portion (11) of the vacuum cleaner (3) to the charging dock (5), and a second fixating assembly (13, 13') configured to fixate a second portion (15) of the vacuum cleaner (3) to the charging dock (5). The second portion (15) is arranged a distance (d) from the first portion (11) along the first direction (d1)
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
41.
FLOOR TOOL UNIT, SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE AND VACUUM CLEANER
Floor tool unit (10) for a surface treating appliance (86, 90), the floor tool unit (10) comprising coupling member (18); a floor tool (12) pivotally coupled to the coupling member (18) about a first axis (26); a support member (14) comprising a longitudinal support member axis (28), the support member (14) being pivotally coupled to the coupling member (18) about a second axis (30) such that the support member axis (28) and second axis (30) are non- perpendicular; and a tube member (16) attached to the floor tool (12) and to the support member (14); wherein the tube member (16) extends through the coupling member (18). A surface treating appliance (86, 90) comprising the floor tool unit (10) and a vacuum cleaner (86, 90) comprising the floor tool unit (10) are also provided.
A vacuum cleaner (1) is provided. The vacuum cleaner (1) comprises a profile (23) extending between a profile nozzle end (21) for attachment of a nozzle (40) and a profile handle end (22) for attachment of a first handle (50), a housing (10) attached to the profile (23), the housing (10) comprising a motor fan unit (12) for generating an airflow, a housing air outlet (11) and a housing air inlet (14), and an airflow channel (60) extending from the profile nozzle end (21) to the housing air outlet (11) via the housing air inlet (14), for allowing an airflow from the first profile end (21) to the housing air outlet (11). The housing (10) is arranged with a second handle (20) operable by a user to move the vacuum cleaner (1).
The invention relates to a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device (100) over an area (14) to be cleaned and a device (200) performing the method. The invention further relates to method of acquiring spatial information of a robotic cleaning device (100) and a device (200) performing the method. In an aspect of the invention, a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device (100) over an area (14) to be cleaned is provided. The method comprises acquiring (S101) a visual representation (10) of the robotic cleaning device (100) on a display (210) of a wireless communication device (200), identifying (S102) the robotic cleaning device (100) in the visual representation (10), computing (S103) coordinate transform between the visual representation and robotic cleaning device coordinate system, creating (S104) an instruction by allowing a user to indicate on said display (210) spatial information on how the robotic cleaning device (100) should move over the area (14) to be cleaned, applying (S105) the computed transform to the spatial information of the instruction, wherein the spatial information of the instruction is transformed to the robot coordinate system, and sending (S106) the instruction to the robotic cleaning device (100) via wireless communication, wherein the robotic cleaning device (100) moves over said area (14) in accordance with the transformed spatial information of the instruction.
The invention relates to a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device (100) over an area to be cleaned, and a robotic cleaning device (100) performing the method. In an aspect of the invention, a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device (100) over an area to be cleaned is provided. The method comprises storing (S101) at least one representation (10) of the area over which the robotic cleaning device (100) is to move, receiving (S102) an instruction to execute a cleaning program, localizing (S103), in response to the instruction, the robotic cleaning device (100) relative to the stored representation (10), and moving (S104) over the area to be cleaned as stipulated by the cleaning program by taking into account the stored representation (10).
Herein a vacuum cleaner (2) is disclosed. A main separation unit (20) for separating dust and debris from an airflow is arranged in a first body part (14), and a motor fan unit (18) is arranged in a second body part (16). A mechanical link (17) connects the first body part (14) with the second body part (16). The mechanical link (17) permits a relative movement between the first and second body parts (14, 16), providing access to the main separation unit (20) by a user of the vacuum cleaner (2).
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
The invention relates to a method of a robotic cleaning device (100) of controlling operation of a cleaning program in progress, and a robotic cleaning device (100) configured to perform the method. In an aspect of the invention, a robotic cleaning device (100) configured to control operation of a cleaning program in progress is provided. The robotic cleaning device (100) comprises a propulsion system (112, 113, 115a, 115b) configured to move the robotic cleaning device (100), at least one battery (117) configured to power the robotic cleaning device (100), and a controller (116) configured to receive an instruction to pause the cleaning program in progress, control, in response to said instruction to pause, the propulsion system (112, 113, 115a, 115b) to cause the robotic cleaning device (100) to travel to a charging station to recharge the robotic cleaning device battery (117), receive a further instruction to resume the cleaning program that was in progress upon receiving the instruction to pause, and resume, in response to said further instruction, the cleaning program that was in progress upon receiving the instruction to pause.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
47.
METHOD OF DETECTING A DIFFERENCE IN LEVEL OF A SURFACE IN FRONT OF A ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE
The invention relates to a method of detecting a difference in level of a surface in front of a robotic cleaning device, and a robotic cleaning device performing the method. In a first aspect of the invention, a method for a robotic cleaning device (10) of detecting a difference in level of a surface (31) in front of the robotic cleaning device moves is provided. The method comprises illuminating (S101) the surface with light (30b), capturing (S102) an image (40b) of the surface, detecting (S103) a luminous section in the captured image (40b) caused by the light (30b), identifying (S104) at least a first segment (30b') and a second segment (30b'') representing the detected luminous section, and detecting (S104), from a positional relationship between the identified first and second segment (30b', 30b''), the difference in level of the surface (31).
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
48.
ESTIMATING WHEEL SLIP OF A ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE
The invention relates to a robotic cleaning device (100) and a method performed by the robotic cleaning device (100) of determining a wheel slip characteristic of a surface over which the robotic cleaning device (100) moves. In an aspect of the invention, a robotic cleaning device (100) is provided comprising a propulsion system (112, 113, 115a, 115b) configured to move the robotic cleaning device (100) over a surface to be cleaned, a controller (116) configured to control the propulsion system to cause the robotic cleaning device (100) to perform a rotating movement, and an inertial measurement unit (124) configured to measure a change in heading of the robotic cleaning device (100) caused by the rotating movement. The controller (116) is further configured to acquire signals from an odometry encoder (123a, 123b) arranged on each drive wheel (112, 113) of the propulsion system for measuring the change in heading of the robotic cleaning device (100) caused by the rotating movement, and to determine a relation between the change in heading measured using odometry and the change in heading measured using the angle-measuring device, wherein a difference in the two measured changes in heading indicates an estimate of wheel slip that occurs on said surface.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
49.
SEPARATION SYSTEM FOR VACUUM CLEANER AND VACUUM CLEANER COMPRISING THE SEPARATION SYSTEM
Separation system (12) for a vacuum cleaner, the separation system (12) comprising a cyclone tube (24) having a cyclone chamber (46) and an inner wall (28) having a substantially cylindrical appearance defining a center axis (30); an inlet channel (22) offset with respect to the center axis (30) for receiving dust laden air; a dust outlet (66) for discharging dust from the cyclone tube (24); an air outlet (26) for discharging air from the cyclone tube (24); and a helical member (32) arranged within the cyclone tube (24) in an opposite region of the cyclone tube (24) with respect to the air outlet (26), the helical member (32) defining or partly defining a helical passage (40) around the center axis (300) from the inlet channel (22) to the cyclone chamber (46) for generating a centrifugal flow in the cyclone chamber (46); wherein the helical passage (40) has a substantially constant cross sectional area and the helical passage (40) is rotated 360° or less than 360° around the center axis (30).
The invention relates to a crisper for preservation of food. The crisper (10) comprises a box (12) and a top (14)- When the crisper (10) is in a closed position the box (12) is air tight sealed to the top (14). A humidity control unit (16) is provided and adapted to allow humid air to exit the crisper via a 5 humidity control membrane (26) located in the humidity control unit (16).
F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
F25D 23/08 - Parts formed wholly or mainly of plastics materials
The invention relates to a portable vacuum cleaning device (10) for a hard surface comprising a housing (11), a container (12) releasably attached to the housing (11), a nozzle (13) configured to remove a cleaning liquid applied to the hard surface to be cleaned, and a suction fan (14) arranged in the housing (11) to create an airflow through an air inlet of the nozzle (13) via the container (12) and an air suction inlet (18) arranged in the housing (11) for transporting the removed cleaning liquid to the container (12). The container (12) comprises a separation device (15) configured to separate the liquid from the airflow, a waste liquid tank (16) configured to house the separated liquid, and a protection device (17) configured to prevent the separated liquid from entering the air suction inlet (18).
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/06 - Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
The present disclosure relates to a holder (1) for a vacuum cleaner dust container (3) comprising a connector plate (7). The holder (1) comprises a holding structure (11) configured to receive the connector plate (7) of the dust container (3) and configured to hold the connector plate (7) in a working position within a vacuum cleaner (13) during use of the vacuum cleaner (13). The holding structure (11) is configured to bend at least a first portion (15) of the connector plate (7) upon insertion of the connector plate (7) into the holding structure (11), or configured to bend at least a first portion (15) of the connector plate (7) after insertion of the connector plate (7) into the holding structure (11). The present disclosure also relates to a connector plate (7) for a vacuum cleaner dust container (3), a vacuum cleaner dust container (3), and a vacuum cleaner (13) comprising a holder (1).
A47L 9/14 - Bags or the like; Attachment of, or closures for, bags
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The invention relates to a stick vacuum (10) cleaner comprising a handheld vacuum cleaner (11) adapted to be docked to a stick (13). When the handheld vacuum cleaner (11) is docked to the stick (13) an air path (28) is formed connecting an air outlet (21) of the handheld vacuum cleaner (11) with an air outlet provided in the stick (13). In the air path (28) or outside the air outlet (22) provided in the stick, a filter (30) is provided.
The invention relates to a stick vacuum (10) cleaner comprising a handheld vacuum cleaner (11) adapted to be docked to a stick (13). When the handheld vacuum cleaner (11) is docked to the stick (13) an air path (28) is formed connecting an air outlet (21) of the handheld vacuum cleaner (11) with an air outlet provided in the stick (13). Further a noise absorption unit (20) is provided in the air path (28) or outside the air outlet (22) from the stick (13).
Herein a vacuum cleaner nozzle (2) is disclosed. The nozzle (2) comprises a housing having a base member (10), and a brush carrying member (12). The brush carrying member (12) is movable in relation to the base member (10) between a first position and a second position. In the first position a portion of the brush carrying member (12) extends outside the housing beyond the base member (10). The vacuum cleaner nozzle (2) comprises a sealing, the sealing providing a seal between at least part of the base member (10) and the brush carrying member (12) when the brush carrying member (12) is in the first position.
In an aspect of the invention, a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device (100) is provided. The method comprises determining (S101) a path (L) to be traversed by robotic cleaning device and controlling (S102) movement of the robotic cleaning device along the path. The method further comprises determining (S103a, S103b, S103c) whether the movement along the path does not comply with an expected movement, and if so terminating (S104) the movement along the path.
The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner (10) and a filter holder (26) of a vacuum cleaner. In an aspect of the invention, a vacuum cleaner (10) is provided comprising a housing (11) and a dust compartment (12) in the housing arranged for accommodating a dust collecting container, the dust compartment (12) being arranged with an air inlet (21) and an air outlet (22) for causing an air flow through the dust compartment (12), the dust compartment comprising a plurality of punctiform protruding elements (13) arranged on at least one wall (15) enclosing the dust compartment (12).
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 coffee machine (1) is provided comprising: a water reservoir (3) arranged to provide water for brewing coffee, a container (5) arranged to receive the water and to hold a coffee substance, a pump (7) arranged to pump the water from the water reservoir (3) to the container (5), and a measuring means (9) arranged to measure an amount of water to be brewed in the water reservoir (3). The coffee machine (1) is arranged to measure an actual flow speed of water from the water reservoir (3) to the container (5). The coffee machine (1) comprises a control unit (11) arranged to control the pump (7) to generate a desired flow speed of water based on: the amount of water to be brewed, a predetermined period of time, and the actual flow speed. The amount of water is provided to the container (5) during the predetermined period of time.
A47J 31/057 - Coffee-making apparatus with rising pipes with water container separated from beverage container, the hot water passing the filter only once
The present disclosure relates to a dust container (1) for a vacuum cleaner, the dust container comprising a dust bag (5), made of an air permeable material, and a connector plate (3), surrounding an opening (9) in the dust bag (5). The connector plate (3) is configured by the connector plate being slid into a holder of a vacuum cleaner to correctly position the opening (9) therein. The connector plate (3) has a central portion (11) surrounding the opening (9), and an extending portion (13) projecting from the central portion. The extending portion (13) has a lower bending stiffness than the central portion about an axis perpendicular to the direction in which it is inserted. Thereby extending portion can be bent out of the plane of the central portion and into a curvature without bending the central portion, which facilitates fitting the connector plate in a vacuum cleaner canister with curved inner walls.
The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a connector plate for a vacuum cleaner dust container, more particularly a connector plate (3) surrounding an opening (9) in a dust bag (5). The connector plate (3) can positions the opening (9) within a vacuum cleaner and is produced by injection molding a plastic material in a tool such that the connector plate extends in a main plane. The connector plate comprises a flexible shutter (21) formed in one piece with the connector plate, and in the tool, the shutter is formed to extend out of the main plane of the connector plate. This allows the shutter to extend in the same direction from a central portion of the connector plate as does another portion (13) of the connector plate.
Robotic cleaning device (10) comprising a main body (16); at least one drive wheel (12) for driving the robotic cleaning device (10) on a horizontal ground surface (14); at least one linking member (44) rotationally coupled to the main body (16) about a suspension axis (54) and rotationally supporting the at least one drive wheel (12) about a drive wheel axis (56) such that by rotating the linking member (44) about the suspension axis (54) in a first direction (58), at least a section of the main body (16) can be raised from a lowered position, closer to the ground surface (14), to a raised position, further away from the ground surface (14); and a first spring member (46) and a second spring member (48) each arranged to provide a moment on the linking member (44) about the suspension axis (54) in the first direction (58) to press the at least one drive wheel (12) towards the ground surface (14); wherein the moment provided by the first spring member (46) is higher in the lowered position than in the raised position and the moment provided by the second spring member (48) is higher in the raised position than in the lowered position.
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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
62.
CONNECTOR PLATE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER DUST CONTAINER AND A DUST CONTAINER
Connector plate (10) for a vacuum cleaner dust container (30) and a dust container for a vacuum cleaner. The connector plate (10) comprising a front surface (5) having an opening (6) for an airflow, a first side surface (1) adapted to be inserted into holder of a vacuum cleaner, a second opposite side surface (2), the second side surface (2) is arranged closer to the opening than the first side surface (1), a third side surface (3) connecting the first and second side surfaces, and a forth side surface (4) connecting the first and second side surfaces. The connector plate also comprises a flexible zone (7) arranged between the opening (6) and the first surface (1).
The present disclosure relates to a dust container for a vacuum cleaner, which container comprises a dust bag (5), made of an air permeable material, and a connector plate (3), surrounding an opening (9) in the dust bag (5). The connector plate (3) can position the opening correctly within a vacuum cleaner by the being inserted in a holder of the vacuum cleaner. The connector plate (3) extends in a main plane, and comprises an injection molded plastic material. It is provided with a living hinge (35) allowing a part of the connector plate to be flexed out of the main plane. The living hinge has a reinforcement flange (41) stiffening the living hinge until being broken. This facilitates production of the dust container, as the connector plate (3) can be kept flat until it is desired to use the living hinge.
The present disclosure relates to a dust container (1) connector plate (3) for a vacuum cleaner, the dust container comprising a dust bag (5) and the connector plate (3), surrounding an opening (9) in the dust bag. The connector plate positions the opening (9) within a vacuum cleaner by being inserted in a holder thereof, and comprises a central portion (11) surrounding the opening, and an extending portion (13) projecting from the central portion. The connector plate further comprises a shutter (21) made in one piece with the connector plate, the shutter being slidable to cover the opening (9). The shutter is connected to the central portion (11) at the side of the extending portion. Thereby, the shutter can shut the opening by being slid away from the extending portion, which provides the option that the dust bag can be closed without the connector plate being moved within the vacuum cleaner holder.
Method of adjusting the height of a robotic cleaning device (100) over a surface (101) across which the robotic cleaning device moves, comprising receiving (S101) a signal indicative of a need to adjust the height of the robotic cleaning device over the surface, and controlling (S102), in response to the received signal, at least one actuator (104, 105) configured to adjust the height of the robotic cleaning device in accordance with the indicated need. Robotic cleaning device (100) performing said method.
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 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
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner system (70) are provided. The vacuum cleaner (1) comprises a profile arrangement (20) with a profile (23) having a first profile part (23a) and a second profile part (23b). The second profile part (23b) is arranged to at least partly enclose the first profile part (23a) and the first profile part (23a) is slidable into the second profile part (23b) for adjustment of a length of the profile (23). The housing (10) is arranged to be moveably attached to the profile (23), such that the housing (10) is moveable along at least a part of the length of the profile (23).
The invention relates to a robotic cleaning device and a method at the robotic cleaning device of performing cliff detection along a surface over which the robotic cleaning device moves. In an aspect of the invention a method for a robotic cleaning device (100) of performing cliff detection along a surface (31) over which the robotic cleaning device (100) moves is provided. The method comprises illuminating (S101) the surface (31) with at least one light source (127), capturing (S102) an image (40b) of the surface, detecting (S103) at least one illuminated section (30b') in the captured image, and determining (S104) distance to objects in the at least one illuminated section (30b') of the captured image (40b). Further the method comprises comparing (S105) at least two of the determined distances and detecting (S106) an object in the captured image (40b) as a cliff when cliff when a relation between the at least two compared determined distances complies with a predetermined increase criterion.
G01S 17/46 - Indirect determination of position data
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
G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
The invention relates to a method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device over a surface to be cleaned, and a robotic cleaning device performing the method. The Robotic cleaning device (10) comprises a propulsion system (112, 113, 115a, 115b) arranged to move the robotic cleaning device (10), an obstacle detection device (122), and a controller (116) configured to control the propulsion system to move the robotic cleaning device (10) The controller (116) is configured to control the robotic cleaning device (10) to move, from a starting point (C), along a predetermined path (11) over the surface to be cleaned, control the robotic cleaning device (10) to, upon encountering an object (17) detected by the obstacle detection device (122), move towards said starting point (C), control the robotic cleaning device (10) to move along a temporary path (19a) towards a section (20, 22) of the predetermined path (11), which section (20, 22) has not previously been travelled by the robotic cleaning device (10); and to control, upon reaching the section (20), the robotic cleaning device (10) to resume its movement along said predetermined path (11).
A vacuum cleaner (1) comprising: a dust collector housing (13) forming a compartment (14) for collecting dust transported by an air flow generated by a motor assembly (16) located externally of the compartment; an opening (25) in a wall (13a) of the housing for allowing air to flow out of the compartment (14) towards a fan (19) of the motor assembly; and a structure (28, 48, 58) provided upstream of the opening and comprising a solid wall portion (28a, 48a, 58a) providing a sound reflective surface for reflecting sound waves from the motor assembly, the structure (28, 48, 58) being arranged such that a clearance (30) is formed between at least a region of the wall (13a) around the opening and the structure (28, 48, 58) to allow air from upstream of the structure to enter the opening via the clearance (30). A sound absorbing material (29) may be located between the solid wall portion (28a, 48a, 58a) and the fan (19).
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 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner nozzle (10) for a floor vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner nozzle (10) comprises a nozzle unit (12) and a joint (14), wherein the nozzle unit (12) is arranged in front of the joint (14). The vacuum cleaner nozzle (10) further comprises at least one vacuum channel extending inside the nozzle unit (12) and inside the joint (14). An inlet of the vacuum channel is formed in a bottom plate (22) of the nozzle unit (12). An outlet of the vacuum channel is connectable or connected to a nozzle outlet tube (30) which is connectable to the floor vacuum cleaner. At least one wheel axle (18) is attached at the joint (14). At least one wheel (16) is attached at the wheel axle (18), so that the joint (14) is move- able on the floor or carpet. At least one ball bearing (20) is interconnected between the wheel (16) and the corresponding wheel axle (18). The present invention also relates to a floor vacuum cleaner comprising at least one vacuum cleaner nozzle (10).
A vacuum cleaner (1) comprising: a motor assembly (16) for generating an air flow for drawing air carrying dust into a dust collector compartment (11); a cover (17) for the motor assembly; and a housing (18) for the motor assembly and the cover, the cover and housing providing a wall structure comprising a plurality of walls and defining an air flow channel (31), from the motor assembly to an air outlet (27) in the housing, with a plurality of turns, wherein the cover comprises an inner and an outer motor assembly cover member (32, 33), each extending over an end of the motor assembly (16b) near the air outlet (27) and along the side of the motor assembly to form a double wall (32b, 33b) of the wall structure between the motor assembly and the air outlet in a region where the air exits the motor assembly and each having an edge (32c, 33c) located with respect to other walls of the wall structure such that air flows around the edge to reach the outlet and thereby forms one of the turns of the air flow channel.
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
Herein a vacuum cleaner (2) comprising a suction producing unit and a receptacle (12) is disclosed. An airflow through the vacuum cleaner deposits dust and debris in the receptacle (12). The vacuum cleaner (2) further comprising a chassis (16) and a cover portion (30). The cover portion (30) is pivotably connected to the chassis (16), the cover portion (30) being pivotable about a pivot axis (31) between a closed position and an open position. In the open positon, the receptacle (12) is associated with the chassis (16) and is removable from the chassis (16). The suction producing unit is connected to the cover portion (30) such that the suction producing unit is pivotable together with the cover portion (30) about the pivot axis (31).
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
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 invention relates to 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 comprises 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
74.
VACUUM CLEANER COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PRESSURE SWITCH
A vacuum cleaner, comprising a vacuum system and a pressure switch device comprising an electronic pressure switch (5) implemented as an integrated circuit pressure switch (5), the pressure switch device (2) being arranged such that at least one pressure sensitive surface (3a, 3b) is in fluid communication with a section of the vacuum system, the integrated circuit pressure switch (5) comprising as a switching element an integrated on-board capacitive pressure switch element and/or an integrated on-board pressure sensitive conductive spring switch membrane (7).
A valve assembly (20) and a beverage dispenser (100) are provided. The valve assembly (20) comprises a valve (60) and a valve housing (40), the valve (60) being arranged to be rotatably fitted within a recess (41 ) of the valve housing (40). The valve housing (40) comprises an air inlet (44) for supplying air to the valve (60), a rinse fluid inlet (45) for supplying rinse fluid to the valve (60), a milk supply connection (46) for connection to a milk supply and an outlet (47) for exhausting at least one of air, rinse fluid and milk. The valve (60) comprises a passage (61) which is arranged to simultaneously connect the milk supply connection (46) and the rinse fluid inlet (45) with the outlet (47).
Disclosed is a wall-mounted air conditioner, comprising: an air conditioner main body, configured to be installed on an installation surface; and an IFD dust removal apparatus, arranged at an air inlet of the air conditioner main body. Thus, the wall-mounted air conditioner provided in the present invention has a safe and high-efficient dust removal effect, and better cooling and heating performance.
F24F 1/00 - Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
F24F 1/02 - Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing
F24F 3/16 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by ozonisation
The invention relates to a robotic cleaning device arranged with a user interface via which the robotic cleaning device can be remotely controlled by means of optical signals. The robotic cleaning device (10) is arranged with a user interface (20) via which the robotic cleaning device can be remotely controlled by means of optical signals. The user interface comprises an optical detector (21) configured to detect the optical signals remotely controlling the robotic cleaning device, and a light-refracting unit (22) arranged above the optical detector, the light-refracting unit being configured to refract any incident light to impinge on the optical detector.
The invention relates to an arrangement for cleaning a filter of a bag-less container of a vacuum cleaner. An arrangement is provided for cleaning a filter (15) of a bag-less container (13) of a vacuum cleaner (10). The arrangement comprises a filter cleaner (20) being movably fastened to a cover (16) of the bag-less container, the filter cleaner being capable of moving in a direction in and out of the container via a lead-trough (21) in the cover while being in contact with the filter inside the container, and a handle (22) attached to the filter cleaner by which a user can move the filter cleaner in a direction in and out of the container, wherein user movement of the filter cleaner causes the filter to vibrate and debris to be released from the filter.
The invention relates to an arrangement for cleaning a filter of a bag-less container of a vacuum cleaner. An arrangement is provided for cleaning a filter (15) of a bag-less container (13) of a vacuum cleaner (10). The arrangement comprises a filter cleaner (20) mounted to an interior of the container (13), a cover (16) for closing and opening the container (13), the filter (15) being attached to the cover (16) and configured to be accommodated in the container (13) during vacuum cleaner operation when the cover (16) closes the container (13), and a handle (21) attached to the cover (16) by which a user can move the filter (15) in and out of the container (13), wherein upon user movement of the filter (15) out of the container (13), debris is released from the filter (15) upon contact with the filter cleaner (20).
Herein a hand operated household appliance (2) is disclosed. The household appliance comprises an airflow generating unit (10), and an airflow conducting system. The airflow generating unit (10) is configured to generate an airflow through the airflow conducting system, and wherein the generated airflow through at least a portion of the airflow conducting system is elevated at a temperature above that of an environment of the household appliance (2). The airflow conducting system comprises a conduit section (18) extending along an inner surface (35) of a wall portion (20). The wall portion (20) has an outer surface (30) reachable by a user of the hand operated household appliance (2) during handling of the hand operated household appliance (2). The outer surface (30) of the wall portion (20) is provided with a protrusion arrangement (34) made from a material having a thermal conductivity of less than 1 W/(mK).
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 foodstuff processing appliance (1) for processing foodstuff is provided. The foodstuff processing appliance comprises a first foodstuff processing unit (2) comprising a first rotor connection (3), a second foodstuff processing unit (5) comprising a second rotor connection (6), and an electric motor (8) comprising an electric motor drive shaft (9.1, 9.2). The foodstuff processing appliance (1) further comprises a first one-way clutch (11) and a second one-way clutch (13), wherein the first one-way clutch (11) is arranged to transfer rotational movement from the electric motor drive shaft (9.1) to the first rotor connection (3) upon rotational movement of the electric motor drive shaft (9.1, 9.2) in a first direction (d1). The second one-way clutch (13) is arranged to transfer rotational movement from the electric motor drive shaft (9.2) to the second rotor connection (6) upon rotational movement of the electric motor drive shaft (9.1, 9.2) in a second direction (d2), being opposite to the first direction (d1).
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
82.
ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE ROBOTIC CLEANING DEVICE
The invention relates to a robotic cleaning device and a method of controlling the robotic cleaning device. The robotic cleaning device (10) comprising an inertia measurement unit (24) and a controller (16). The inertia measurement unit (24) is arranged to sense a displacement of the robotic cleaning device (10) and the controller (16) is arranged to determine a characteristic of the displacement of the robotic cleaning device (10), and to set the robotic cleaning device (10) in an operational mode being associated with the determined characteristic of the displacement.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
83.
MOP ARRANGEMENT FOR A SPRAY BOTTLE, SPRAY HEAD FOR A SPRAY BOTTLE AND A SPRAY BOTTLE
A mop arrangement (1), a spray head (50) and a spray bottle (100) are provided. The mop arrangement (1) comprises a first part (3) and a second part (5). The first part (3) comprises a body (7) with at least one attachment portion (9) which is attachable to a spray head (50) of a spray bottle (100) and a bracket portion (11) with at least one first fastener (13). The second part (5) comprises a mop head (15) and at least one second fastener (17) which is pivotally coupled to the at least one first fastener (13) of the first part (3).
A passive nozzle (200) for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The nozzle comprises an outlet part (110, 210) adapted to be coupled to a hose of the vacuum cleaner, an intermediate part (120, 220) and an inlet part (130, 230) which is hingedly connected to the intermediate part such that a tilting motion of the inlet part is allowed relative to the intermediate part within a tilt range. The nozzle further comprises a stop element (140, 240) arranged to limit the tilting motion of the inlet part, wherein the stop element comprises an elastic portion such that an end position of the tilting range is adjustable based on a force exerted on the stop element by said inlet part.
A nozzle (100, 200) for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The nozzle comprises an outlet part (110) adapted to be coupled to a hose of the vacuum cleaner, an intermediate part (120, 220), and an inlet part (130, 230, 330). The inlet part is hingedly connected to the intermediate part so as to allow for the inlet part to tilt relative to the intermediate part. The nozzle further comprises a tilt adjusting element (240, 340), which can be arranged in a first position in which it allows a tilting motion of the inlet part within a first range, and in a second position in which it limits the tilting motion of the inlet part within a second range that is smaller than the first range so as to reduce a maximum air flow entering the nozzle.
The invention relates to a method of operating a robotic cleaning device (10) over a surface to be cleaned comprising the steps of: registering (S01) roadmap nodes (34a, 34b, 34', 34'', 34''', 34'''', 34''''') at intervals on the surface during cleaning, said roadmap nodes comprising positional information; linking (S02) the roadmap nodes to form roadmap links (36) in a roadmap graph (38, 38'), if the robotic cleaning device is driving directly from a previously registered roadmap node (34') to a currently registered roadmap node (34); wherein the roadmap links (36) in the roadmap graph facilitate navigation of the robotic cleaning device.
An autonomous cleaning apparatus (1) is provided capable of autonomous movement. The apparatus (1) comprises an apparatus body (3), comprising a suspension mounting portion (4.1), a wheel (5), and a wheel suspension arrangement (7). The wheel suspension arrangement (7) comprises a wheel suspension member (9) and the suspension mounting portion (4.1). The wheel (5) is arranged at the wheel suspension member (9). The wheel suspension member (9) is movably arranged at the suspension mounting portion (4.1). The wheel suspension arrangement (7) further comprises a sensor arrangement (13) comprising a sensor (15) and a magnet (17). The sensor (15) is arranged to detect a distance to the magnet (17) to thereby detect a position of the wheel suspension member (9).
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
Herein a vacuum cleaner nozzle (2) is disclosed. The nozzle (2) comprises a housing (4), a first brush roll (6), and a second brush roll (10). At least a portion of the first brush roll (6) extends in front of at least a portion of the second brush roll (10). The housing (4) comprises a first chamber (14) and a second chamber (16) separate from the first chamber (14). The first brush roll (6) is arranged in the first chamber (14) and the second brush roll (10) is arranged in the second chamber (16). The first chamber (14) is provided with a first inlet opening (18) and a first outlet opening (22), and the second chamber (16) is provided with a second inlet opening (20) and a second outlet opening (24). Further a vacuum cleaner is disclosed herein.
A47L 5/30 - Suction cleaners with handles and nozzles fixed on the casings, e.g. wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle with driven dust-loosening tools, e.g. rotating brushes
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
The invention relates to a method of operating a robotic cleaning device (10) over a surface (35, 35') to be cleaned, the method being performed by the robotic cleaning device, the method comprising the steps of: following (S02) a boundary (38, 38') of a first object (34, 34') while registering (S03) path markers (36) at intervals on the surface, the path markers comprising positional information; tracing (S04) previously registered path markers (36') at an offset (D) upon encountering one or more of the previously registered path markers; and switching (S05) from tracing the previously registered path markers to following (S06) an edge (38'') of a second object (40) upon detection of the second object.
A side brush (1', 1") and a robotic vacuum cleaner (50) are provided. The side brush (1', 1") for a vacuum cleaner, such as a robotic vacuum cleaner (50), comprises a central part (3) connected to a peripheral part (5). The side brush (1', 1") is rotatable around an axis (A) of rotation, wherein the axis (A) extends through the central part (3). The central part (3) comprises a first attachment portion (7) which is attachable to a second attachment portion (54) of the vacuum cleaner. The peripheral part (5) comprises a plurality of straws (9) extending away from the central part (3). At least a portion of the plurality of straws (9) is made of carbon fibers.
The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner and a method at the vacuum cleaner of calibrating a digital pressure switch configured to measure pressure over a dust container of the vacuum cleaner to determine whether the dust container is full. A method at a vacuum cleaner, being capable of being operated in at least a lower-power mode and a higher-power mode, is provided for calibrating a digital pressure switch configured to measure differential pressure over a dust container of the vacuum cleaner to determine whether the dust container is full. The method comprises increasing speed of a suction fan configured to transport debris into the dust container from zero up to a value of a lowest fan speed defined in the lower-power mode, with the dust container being full, and registering speed of the suction fan at a moment of the digital pressure switch triggering, the digital pressure switch having been set to trigger at a measured pressure value being reached before the fan speed has been increased to attain said value of a lowest fan speed.
The invention relates to a cleaning device (10) and a method for the cleaning device of detecting a type of a surface (31) over which the cleaning device moves. The method for a cleaning device (10) of detecting a type of a surface (31) over which the cleaning device moves, comprises measuring (S101) a drive current (IOP) of a rotatable cleaning member (14, 17) configured to remove debris from the surface over which the cleaning device moves, comparing (S102) a value of the measured drive current with at least one predetermined current value associated with a certain type of surface, and determining (S103) if the value of the measured drive current corresponds to the predetermined current value, wherein the surface over which the cleaning device moves is considered to be of said certain type.
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
Herein a side brush (2) for a robotic cleaner is disclosed. The side brush (2) is rotatable about a rotation axis (4) in a rotational direction (6) and comprises a brush body (8) and numerous linear bristles (10) including a first bristle having a base end at the brush body (8) and an opposite distal end. An imaginary line extends perpendicularly to the rotation axis (4). The first bristle (12) extends in a bristle direction outwardly from the brush body (8). Seen in a top view the bristle direction extends at a first angle to the imaginary line with the distal end pointing rearwardly in relation to the rotational direction (6). Seen in a side view the bristle direction extends at a second acute angle to the rotation axis (4) pointing away from the brush body (8). Further a robotic cleaner is disclosed herein.
B08B 1/04 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members using rotary operative members
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 robotic cleaning device (10) and a method at the robotic cleaning device of detecting a structure of a surface (31) over which the robotic cleaning device moves. The method for a robotic cleaning device (10) of detecting a structure of a surface (31) over which the robotic cleaning device moves comprises illuminating (S101) the surface with structured vertical light (30), capturing (S102) an image (37) of the surface, detecting (S103) at least one luminous section in the captured image, and determining (S104), from an appearance of the at least one luminous section, the structure 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
The present invention relates to a kettle (1; 10) for heating a fluid on an induction hob, said kettle comprising: a container (2; 11) made of a non ferromagnetic material, said container comprising an opening (3; 12), a fluid compartment and a bottom surface (5; 13); a container lid (4; 14) closing the container opening; a ferromagnetic plate lifting device (6; 30) comprising a shape memory material member (7; 32) arranged separated from the fluid compartment and an intermediate member (8; 31) extending between the shape memory material member and the ferromagnetic plate, the shape memory material member has a first and a second stable condition and, at a predetermined temperature, contracts or expands from the first to the second stable condition and lifts the ferromagnetic plate from the container bottom by the intermediate member.
The invention relates to vacuum cleaner comprising a power- switch (2) for turning the vacuum cleaner on/off, a power control entity (3) for controlling the power of the vacuum cleaner and a cord winder (4) for automatic winding of the power cord. The vacuum cleaner comprises an actuation entity (5), said actuation entity (5) being coupled with the power-switch (2), the power control entity (3) and the cord winder (4) for actuating the power-switch (2) and the power control entity (3) and activating the cord winder (4).
H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleaner; Controlling suction cleaners by electric means
97.
VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER COMPRISING A VALVE ASSEMBLY
A valve assembly (20) and a beverage dispenser (100) are provided. The valve assembly (20) is configured to cooperate with a beverage dispenser (100) such as a coffee machine with a milk frothing arrangement (15). The valve assembly (20) comprises a valve housing (26) with a valve (22, 32, 42), where the valve (22, 32, 42) is arrangeable between a first position (40) in which the valve (22, 32, 42) is arranged to control distribution of milk between a milk container (2) and a milk dispenser (5b) of the beverage dispenser (100) and a second position (50) in which the valve (22, 32, 42) is arranged to control distribution of rinse fluid between a rinse fluid supply and a waste container (7) of the beverage dispenser (100). The valve assembly (20) further comprises an overflow passage (30) for the rinse fluid
The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner housing comprising an upper cover portion (2) covering at least partially a space for receiving a cord winder assembly (3) of the vacuum cleaner (10). The upper cover portion (2) comprises a cord winder lever (4) integrally formed at said upper cover portion (2), the cord winder lever (4) being configured to provide an activation action to the cord winder assembly (3) in order to activate the automatic winding of the power cord.
Herein a robotic vacuum cleaner comprising a nozzle inlet (12) arranged in a portion of a housing of the vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The nozzle inlet (12) comprises a frame structure (28) forming an opening (30). The frame structure (28) comprises a base portion (46) extending substantially in parallel with a surface to be cleaned, the base portion (46) extending at a first level. A leading edge portion (42) comprises at least two distance members (48) forming there between a channel (50) to the opening (30). The channel (50) has a delimiting surface (52) extending at a second level substantially in parallel with the first level. The first level is arranged closer to the surface to be cleaned than the second level. Each distance member (48) has a substantially triangular cross section. At least a portion of side surfaces (58) of the distance members extend substantially perpendicularly to the base portion (46).
Herein a robotic vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner comprises a nozzle inlet (12) facing a surface to be cleaned, and a rotatable side brush (14). The rotatable side brush (14) comprises bristles (34) extending substantially in parallel with the surface to be cleaned, wherein the nozzle inlet (12) comprises a frame structure forming an opening, the opening being arranged in fluid communication with a debris receptacle. The bristles (34) extend over a side portion (36) of the nozzle inlet (12). The frame structure (28) comprises a base portion extending substantially in parallel with the surface to be cleaned. The base portion extends at a first level. The frame structure at the side portion (36) extends substantially in parallel with the surface to be cleaned at a second level. The first level is arranged closer to the surface to be cleaned than the second level.
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