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Intelligent suction device capable of automatically adapting the suction force according to the conditions of the surface, particularly for vacuum cleaners and the like

US6105202A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1999
Grant dateAug 22, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S706/90
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An intelligent suction device, particularly for vacuum cleaners and the like, includes a fuzzy-logic controller for controlling the motor of a fan or turbine. The suction pressure is detected by at least one pressure sensor which feeds back its measurement, in a closed loop, to the controller.

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