Suction nozzle height adjustment and control arrangement
US7203993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/2857
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A floor care appliance is provided with a microprocessor based control arrangement. The microprocessor adjust the height of the suction nozzle through a motorized suction nozzle height gear and cam arrangement. The microprocessor is programmed to turn the current off to either of the motor-fan assembly or the agitator drive motor when the current consumed by either exceeds a predetermined amount based upon the nozzle height. The height of the suction nozzle is selected by one or more switches located on the appliance handle. A separate switch is provided to select bare floor mode and the microprocessor is programmed to store the height of the suction nozzle prior to bare floor mode being selected. By pressing a the bare floor mode button again or the use of a sensor the suction nozzle is returned to the stored position when the suction nozzle is returned to the carpeted surface.
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