Vacuum cleaning systems and methods with integral vacuum assisted hose storage system
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47L-009/00
A47L-005/38
출원번호
US-0842714
(2013-03-15)
등록번호
US-9049971
(2015-06-09)
발명자
/ 주소
Andrews, Michael
출원인 / 주소
Tiger Tool International Incorporated
대리인 / 주소
Schacht, Michael R.
인용정보
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6인용 특허 :
11
초록▼
A storage system for a vacuum cleaning system has a hose storage structure defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port and a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber operatively connected to a vacuum. The storage chamber defines a chamber cross-sectional
A storage system for a vacuum cleaning system has a hose storage structure defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port and a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber operatively connected to a vacuum. The storage chamber defines a chamber cross-sectional area. The hose end carrier defines a carrier cross-sectional area, where the carrier cross-sectional area is slightly less than the chamber cross-sectional area. The hose member defines a hose cross-sectional area, where the hose member cross-sectional area is sized and dimension with respect to the carrier cross-sectional area to facilitate movement of the hose member along the storage chamber.
대표청구항▼
1. A vacuum cleaning system comprising: a vacuum system comprising a vacuum assembly,an inlet structure defining a vacuum inlet port and a common chamber, anda debris chamber structure defining a debris chamber, whereoperation of the vacuum assembly draws air through the vacuum inlet port, the commo
1. A vacuum cleaning system comprising: a vacuum system comprising a vacuum assembly,an inlet structure defining a vacuum inlet port and a common chamber, anda debris chamber structure defining a debris chamber, whereoperation of the vacuum assembly draws air through the vacuum inlet port, the common chamber, and the debris chamber;a hose assembly comprising a hose member and a hose end carrier, where the hose assembly is adapted to be detachably attached to the vacuum inlet port; anda hose storage system comprising a hose storage structure defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port and a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber, where at least one turn portion of the storage chamber is located between the storage chamber inlet port and the storage chamber outlet port; whereinthe storage chamber defines a chamber reference distance;the hose end carrier defines a carrier reference distance, where the carrier cross-sectional area is slightly less than the chamber reference distance;the hose member defines a hose proximal end;the hose carrier is spaced from the hose proximal end; andthe hose member defines a hose reference distance, where the carrier reference distance is sized and dimensioned relative to the hose member reference distance to facilitate movement of the hose proximal end through the at least one turn portion. 2. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 1, in which the hose storage structure comprises at least first, second, and third parts assembled to define first and second portions of the storage chamber, where the first and second portions vertically spaced from each other. 3. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 1, in which at least one of the first and second portions is serpentine. 4. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 1, in which the carrier reference distance is within a range of between 15% and 40% larger than the hose reference distance. 5. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 1, in which the carrier reference distance is within a range of between 15% and 150% larger than the hose reference distance. 6. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 1, in which a control system is configured to turn the vacuum assembly on when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber inlet port and turn the vacuum assembly off when the hose end carrier reaches the storage chamber outlet. 7. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 6, further comprising a door configured to open when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber, where the control system turns the vacuum assembly on when the door opens. 8. A vacuum cleaning system comprising: a vacuum system comprising a vacuum assembly,an inlet structure defining a vacuum inlet port and a common chamber, anda debris chamber structure defining a debris chamber, whereoperation of the vacuum assembly draws air through the vacuum inlet port, the common chamber, and the debris chamber;a hose assembly adapted to be detachably attached to the vacuum inlet port; anda hose storage system comprising a hose storage structure defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port and a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber; whereinthe hose storage structure comprises at least first, second, and third parts assembled to define first and second portions of the storage chamber, where first and second reference planes extending through the first and second portions, respectively, are offset from each other. 9. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 8, in which at least one of the first and second portions is serpentine. 10. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 8, in which a control system is configured to turn the vacuum assembly on when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber inlet port and turn the vacuum assembly off when the hose end carrier reaches the storage chamber outlet. 11. A vacuum cleaning system as recited in claim 10, further comprising a door configured to open when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber, where the control system turns the vacuum assembly on when the door opens. 12. A method of storing a hose member for a vacuum system comprising the steps of: defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port, a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber, and at least one turn portion;providing a hose end carrier defining a carrier reference distance, where the carrier reference distance of the hose end carrier is slightly less than a chamber reference distance of the storage chamber; andforming a hose assembly by securing the hose end carrier on the hose member such that the hose carrier is spaced from a proximal end of the hose member;displacing the hose assembly along the storage chamber such that the hose end carrier pivots at the at least one turn portion of the storage chamber, andthe hose member reference distance of the hose member is sized and dimension with respect to the carrier reference distance to allow pivoting of the proximal end of the hose member such that the proximal end of the hose member passes through the at least one turn portion of the storage chamber. 13. A method as recited in claim 12, in which step of providing the hose storage structure comprises the steps of assembling at least first, second, and third parts to define first and second portions of the storage chamber, where the first and second portions vertically spaced from each other. 14. A method as recited in claim 13, in which at least one of the first and second portions is serpentine. 15. A method as recited in claim 12, further comprising the step of providing the carrier reference distance within a range of between 15% and 40% larger than the hose reference distance. 16. A method as recited in claim 12, further providing the step of providing the carrier reference distance within a range of between 15% and 150% larger than the hose reference distance. 17. A method as recited in claim 12, further comprising the steps of: arranging a first sensor to generate a first signal when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber inlet port,arranging a second sensor to generate a second signal when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber outlet,the turning the vacuum assembly on when the first signal is generated; andthe turning the vacuum assembly off when the second signal is generated. 18. A method as recited in claim 17, further comprising the step of: arranging a door to open when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber; andarranging the first sensor to generate the first signal when the door opens. 19. A method of storing a hose member for a vacuum system comprising the steps of: defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port, a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber, and at least one turn portion;providing a hose end carrier defining a carrier reference distance, where a carrier reference distance of the hose end carrier is slightly less than a chamber reference distance of the storage chamber, anda hose member reference distance of the hose member is sized and dimension with respect to the carrier reference distance to facilitate movement of the hose member along the storage chamber;forming a hose assembly by securing the hose end carrier on the hose member;displacing the hose assembly along the storage chamber such that the hose end carrier pivots at the at least one turn portion of the storage chamber;arranging a first sensor to generate a first signal when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber inlet port,arranging a second sensor to generate a second signal when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber outlet,the turning the vacuum assembly on when the first signal is generated; andthe turning the vacuum assembly off when the second signal is generated. 20. A method of storing a hose member for a vacuum system comprising the steps of: defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port, a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber, and at least one turn portion;providing a hose end carrier defining a carrier reference distance, where a carrier reference distance of the hose end carrier is slightly less than a chamber reference distance of the storage chamber, anda hose member reference distance of the hose member is sized and dimension with respect to the carrier reference distance to facilitate movement of the hose member along the storage chamber;forming a hose assembly by securing the hose end carrier on the hose member;displacing the hose assembly along the storage chamber such that the hose end carrier pivots at the at least one turn portion of the storage chamber;arranging a door to open when the hose end carrier enters the storage chamber; andarranging the first sensor to generate the first signal when the door opens.
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