Vacuum Cleaner Conduit Equipped With A Hinge Device
US-2024225395-A9 · Jul 11, 2024 · US
Upright vacuum cleaner
US8991005B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8991005-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314061767-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | Oct 25, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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An upright-type vacuum cleaner includes an upper body pivotally connected to a base unit so as to be pivoted during vacuuming or substantially upright in a parked position. The base unit includes a front portion with a suction opening and is equipped with a carriage that allows the vacuum cleaner to be moved across surfaces being cleaned during a vacuuming operation. The carriage includes at least one main wheel disposed in a rear portion of the base unit. An adjusting mechanism is configured to move the main wheel from a first position during vacuuming to a second position in the parked position with the distance from the main wheel to the suction opening being greater in the second position. An actuating element formed on the upper body is configured to engage with a lever linkage assembly of the adjusting mechanism as the upper body is moved to the parked position.
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What is claimed is: 1. An upright-type vacuum cleaner comprising: an upper body; a base unit pivotally connected to the upper body, the base unit including a front portion with a suction opening and being equipped with a carriage configured to allow the vacuum cleaner to be moved across surfaces to be cleaned during a vacuuming operation, the carriage including at least one main wheel disposed in a rear portion of the base unit; a pivot mechanism disposed between the upper bod…
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- What does patent US8991005B2 cover?
- An upright-type vacuum cleaner includes an upper body pivotally connected to a base unit so as to be pivoted during vacuuming or substantially upright in a parked position. The base unit includes a front portion with a suction opening and is equipped with a carriage that allows the vacuum cleaner to be moved across surfaces being cleaned during a vacuuming operation. The carriage includes at le…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Miele & Cie, Miele & Cie
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47L5/28. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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