Support base for handheld vacuum cleaner

Abstract

The support base (3) includes a base body (33), a first fastening hole (34) provided in the base body (33) and configured to be intersected by a first fastening screw to fix the base body (33) to a first fastening point, a second fastening hole (35) provided in the base body (33) and configured to be intersected by a second fastening screw to fix the base body (33) to a second fastening point, a support device configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner (2), and a first adjustment means configured to adjust the positioning of the base body (33) relative to the first fastening point according to a first adjustment direction (D1) and a second adjustment direction (D2) that are different from each other.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of vacuum cleaners for sucking up dirt and debris present on surfaces to be cleaned, such as tiles, parquet, laminates, mats, carpets, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] In a known manner, the handheld vacuum cleaner comprises a main body with a suction duct, a dust separating and collecting device attached to the main body and extending along an extension axis, a suction motor housed in the main body and having a motor shaft, the suction motor configured to generate an airflow throughout the suction duct and the dust separating and collecting device, a grip handle extending along a longitudinal central axis substantially parallel to the motor shaft and / or the extension axis of the dust separating and collecting device, and a rechargeable battery configured to supply power to the handheld vacuum cleaner, in particular the suction motor.

[0003] When using such a handheld vacuum cleaner, the latter suction duct can be connected to a suction pipe, the lower end of which is connected to a suction head intended to be placed on the ground.

[0004] When such a handheld vacuum cleaner is not in use, the latter is generally stored, in a known manner, on a wall-mounted support base, A base body, A first fastening hole is provided in the base body and configured to intersect with a first fastening screw so as to fix the base body to a first fastening point provided on the wall surface; A second fastening hole is provided in the base body and configured to intersect with a second fastening screw so as to fix the base body to a second fastening point provided on the wall surface; and two holding members extending on either side of the grip handle of the handheld vacuum cleaner and configured to grip the grip handle.

[0005] Such a support base is generally positioned at a predetermined distance from the ground so that when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the stored position and its suction duct is indirectly connected to the suction head, the suction head rests on the ground.

[0006] It is therefore essential that in the wall surface to which the support base is to be fixed, two wall holes are drilled, each at a predetermined distance from the ground, in order to ensure an optimal positioning of the suction head with respect to the ground.

[0007] To compensate for possible vertical misalignment of these two wall holes, the first and second fastening holes provided in the base body are generally oval in shape and configured to extend substantially vertically when the base body is fixed to a wall surface.

[0008] However, such an elliptical fastening hole cannot compensate for the vertical misalignment of the first and second fastening holes. Therefore, in such a case, when the base body is fixed to the wall surface, the support base will be inclined relative to the vertical.

[0009] Apart from the fact that such tilting may make storage of the handheld vacuum cleaner aesthetically unpleasant (especially when equipped with a suction tube and a suction head), when the gripping handle of the handheld vacuum cleaner is inserted between two holding members provided on the support base, it may induce friction or impact of the suction head against furniture or compartments placed in close proximity to the support base, which may result in deterioration of the suction head and / or said furniture or compartment.

[0010] Furthermore, if the support base is a charging base and is provided with a male electrical connector, such tilting of the support base may induce twisting and even breakage of the male electrical connector during insertion of the grip handle between the holding members provided on the support base, thus causing deterioration of the handheld vacuum cleaner. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] The present invention aims to overcome all or part of these drawbacks.

[0012] In particular, the technical problem at the origin of the present invention is to provide a support base for a handheld vacuum cleaner which has a simple, reliable and ergonomic construction whilst ensuring optimal retention of the handheld vacuum cleaner in the storage position. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] To this end, the present invention relates to a support base for a handheld vacuum cleaner, A base body configured to be fixed to a first fastening point provided on a wall surface and to be fixed to a second fastening point provided on the wall surface; a first fastening hole in the base body and configured to be intersected by a first fastening screw to secure the base body to a first fastening point; a second fastening hole in the base body, the second fastening screw configured to intersect the second fastening hole, the second fastening hole configured to fasten the base body to a second fastening point; and a support device configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner in the storage position.

[0014] The support base includes a first adjustment means configured to adjust a positioning of the base body relative to the first fastening point according to a first adjustment direction and a second adjustment direction that are different from each other.

[0015] The presence of such an adjustment means allows the user to pre-position the base body relative to the wall surface, then sequentially insert the first and second fastening screws into the two wall holes provided in the wall surface, adjust the position of the base body relative to the first fastening point so as to orient the support base substantially vertically, particularly when there is a vertical misalignment between these two wall holes, and finally screw in the first and second fastening screws to fix the support base relative to the wall surface.

[0016] The specific configuration of the support base according to the invention therefore allows the user to compensate for possible vertical misalignment of the two wall holes, thus ensuring a substantially vertical orientation of the support base and avoiding the aforementioned disadvantages associated with an inclination of the support base relative to the vertical.

[0017] As used herein, a "wall" refers to any type of wall, for example, such a wall may be made of wood, stone, brick, concrete, plasterboard, or other materials.

[0018] The support base may further comprise one or more of the following features, considered separately or in combination:

[0019] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first adjustment means define a first adjustment range according to a first adjustment direction comprised between 10 mm and 30 mm, for example between 10 mm and 20 mm.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the invention, the first adjustment means define a second adjustment range according to a second adjustment direction comprised between 10 mm and 30 mm, for example between 15 mm and 25 mm.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the invention, the first adjustment means is configured to adjust the positioning of the first fastening screw relative to the base body according to a first adjustment direction and a second adjustment direction.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first and second fastening holes are configured such that one is disposed above the other when the base body is properly secured to a wall surface.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first fastening hole is provided in the lower part of the base body, and the second fastening hole is provided in the upper part of the base body.

[0024] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the first fastening hole is provided in the upper part of the base body, and the second fastening hole is provided in the lower part of the base body.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the invention, the first and second adjustment directions are substantially perpendicular to each other. According to one embodiment of the invention, the first adjustment direction extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal central plane of the support base.

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the support base is configured such that when the base body is fixed to a wall surface, the first adjustment direction extends substantially vertically, and such first adjustment direction allows a user to adjust the distance between the first and second fastening holes to the distance between the first and second fastening points on the wall surface.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support base is configured such that the second adjustment direction extends substantially horizontally when the base body is fixed to the wall surface, which allows the user to adjust the position of the base body relative to the first fastening point to orient the support base substantially vertically, especially in the case of vertical misalignment of the two wall holes.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first adjustment means comprises an adjustment member slidably mounted relative to the base body according to a second adjustment direction, the adjustment member comprising the first fastening hole. If the second adjustment direction extends substantially horizontally, such an adjustment member allows a user to easily adjust the position of the base body relative to the first fastening point to orient the support base substantially vertically, in particular in the case of a vertical misalignment of the two wall holes.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base body includes a through passage having a longitudinal passage axis and including a first end opening at a front surface of the base body and a second end opening at a rear surface of the base body, the adjustment member is at least partially disposed within the through passage, and the first adjustment direction is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal passage axis.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base body includes at least one guide element, such as a guide groove, and the adjustment member includes at least one guide member, such as a guide rib, configured to cooperate with the at least one guide element during sliding of the adjustment member relative to the base body.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first fastening hole is elliptical and extends according to a first adjustment direction, the first fastening hole partially forming the first adjustment means. Advantageously, the first elliptical fastening hole is formed in the slidably mounted adjustment member and extends perpendicular to the longitudinal passage axis. In other words, when the through passage is oriented so that the adjustment member can slide horizontally, the elliptical first fastening hole extends vertically. Such a configuration allows the user, on the one hand, to effectively adjust the position of the base body relative to the first fastening point so as to orient the support base substantially vertically, and, on the other hand, to effectively adjust the distance between the first and second fastening holes relative to the distance between the first and second fastening points provided on the wall surface.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support base further includes a second adjustment means different from the first adjustment means and configured to adjust the positioning of the base body relative to the second fastening point according to at least a third adjustment direction.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the invention, the second adjustment means is configured to adjust the positioning of the second fastening screw relative to the base body according to a third adjustment direction.

[0034] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first and third adjustment directions are substantially parallel to each other.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, the second fastening hole is oval shaped and extends according to a third adjustment direction, the second fastening hole partially forming the second adjustment means.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the invention, the second fastening hole extends substantially in the longitudinal central plane of the support base.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support base is configured such that the third adjustment direction extends substantially vertically when the base body is fixed to the wall surface.

[0038] Advantageously, the first and third adjustment directions are oriented substantially vertically when the base body is fixed to a wall surface. These arrangements allow the support base to be vertically positioned and adjusted by vertically sliding the entire support base so that the suction head connected to the handheld vacuum cleaner by the suction tube is placed on the ground.

[0039] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the support base includes at least one additional fastening hole provided in the base body. Advantageously, the at least one additional fastening hole is arranged at the same height as the second fastening hole.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one additional fastening hole is oval in shape.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second adjustment means comprises an additional adjustment member slidably mounted relative to the base body according to a fourth adjustment direction, the additional adjustment member comprising a second fastening hole.

[0042] According to another embodiment of the invention, the second fastening hole has a circular cross section.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the invention, the support device includes two holding members configured to extend on either side of a grip handle of the handheld vacuum cleaner.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the two holding members are arranged opposite each other.

[0045] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the two holding members are arranged on either side of the longitudinal center plane of the support base, which arrangement of the holding members further improves the stability of the handheld vacuum cleaner when it is in the storage position.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the invention, the two holding members are arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal central plane of the support base.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the invention, the two holding members are configured to clamp the grip handle when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the stored position.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the two holding members is flexible.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the invention, the two retaining members include free ends spaced apart from each other.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the free end of each retaining member is tapered such that when the support base is fixed to a wall surface, the height is measured along the vertical direction and decreases in the direction of the free end of each retaining member.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the invention, the free ends of the two holding members converge towards each other, such an arrangement improving the retention of the grip handle by the holding members when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the stored position.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the two retaining members are configured to occupy a first configuration in which the two retaining members are spaced apart from each other by a first spacing distance, and a second configuration in which the two retaining members are spaced apart from each other by a second spacing distance that is greater than the first spacing distance.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the base body is fixed to a wall surface, the two holding members extend substantially perpendicular to the wall surface.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support base is a charging base and is provided with a male electrical connector configured to cooperate with a female electrical connector provided on the handheld vacuum cleaner, for example a female electrical connector provided on the grip handle of the handheld vacuum cleaner, when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the storage position.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the male electrical connector is configured to be positioned above the second fastening hole when the base body is secured to the wall surface.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the male electrical connector provided on the support base is configured to extend substantially perpendicular to the wall surface when the base body is fixed to the wall surface.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the male electrical connector is configured to extend substantially parallel to the holding members when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the storage position, enabling an electrical connection between the male electrical connector and the female electrical connector when the grip handle is inserted between the two holding members.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the invention, each of the first and second fastening holes is accessible from a front side of the base body.

[0059] The present invention also relates to a suction assembly including a support base according to the present invention, and a handheld vacuum cleaner configured to be supported by the support base in a stored position.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a handheld vacuum cleaner includes: A main body having a suction duct; a waste separating and collecting device attached to the body, the waste separating and collecting device extending along an extension axis; a suction motor housed within the body, the suction motor having a motor shaft and configured to generate airflow through the suction duct and the entirety of the dirt separating and collecting device; and a grip handle extending along a central longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the motor shaft and / or the extension axis of the waste separating and collecting device.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the invention, the support base and handheld vacuum cleaner are arranged such that when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the stored position, the central longitudinal axis of the grip handle extends substantially vertically.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle is configured to be inserted between two holding members.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the garbage separating and collecting device is of a cyclone type.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle comprises at least one retaining lug projecting radially from the outer surface of the grip handle relative to the longitudinal central axis of the grip handle, at least one of the two retaining members being configured to fit under the at least one retaining lug and thus arranged under the at least one retaining lug so as to support the grip handle when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the stored position. The presence of the at least one retaining lug on the grip handle prevents the handheld vacuum cleaner from sliding vertically when the latter is stored on the support base without being directly or indirectly connected to a part resting on the ground, thus preventing the risk of the handheld vacuum cleaner falling. The suction assembly according to the invention therefore ensures a stable stored position of the handheld vacuum cleaner, even when the handheld vacuum cleaner is fully supported by the support base.

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the grip handle includes two retaining lugs radially opposed to a central longitudinal axis of the grip handle, each of the retaining lugs protruding radially from an outer surface of the grip handle relative to the central longitudinal axis of the grip handle, and each of the retaining members is configured to fit under a respective retaining lug when the handheld vacuum cleaner is in the stored position to support the grip handle.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a handheld vacuum cleaner includes a rechargeable battery configured to power the handheld vacuum cleaner, in particular the suction motor.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the invention, the grip handle defines a battery compartment and the rechargeable battery includes at least one battery cell housed in the battery compartment.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the grip handle comprises: a first handle portion secured to the body, the first handle portion defining an inner housing and including an access opening opening into the inner housing; and a second handle portion defining a battery compartment, the second handle portion including a grip portion configured to be gripped by a user and an insert portion removably attached to the inner housing, the insert portion configured to be removed from the inner housing and inserted into the inner housing through the access opening.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the invention, the central longitudinal axis of the grip handle and the motor axis of the suction motor are substantially collinear.

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the motor axis of the suction motor is perpendicular to the rechargeable battery.

[0071] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extension axis of the dirt separating and collecting device is substantially parallel to the motor axis of the suction motor.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extension axis of the dirt separating and collecting device, the motor shaft of the suction motor, and the central longitudinal axis of the grip handle are substantially collinear. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0073] In any event, the invention will be clearly understood from the following description, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawing which shows, by way of non-limiting example, an embodiment of a handheld vacuum cleaner. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view of a suction assembly according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a partial top perspective view of the suction assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged detail of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of a handheld vacuum cleaner belonging to the suction assembly of FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the grip handle of the handheld vacuum cleaner of FIG. [Figure 6] 6 is a partial top perspective view of the handheld vacuum cleaner of FIG. 4 with the second handle portion of the gripping handle removed. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second handle portion. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the handheld vacuum cleaner of FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an enlarged detail of FIG. [Figure 10] 10 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the handheld vacuum cleaner of FIG. [Figure 11] 11 is a perspective view of a support base belonging to the suction assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 12] 12 is a top perspective view of the support base of FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a top view of the support base of FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a partial top view of the handheld vacuum cleaner of FIG. [Figure 15] 15 is a front view of the support base of FIG. 11. FIG. [Figure 16] 16 is a rear view of the support base of FIG. 11. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0074] In this specification, the terms "front", "rear" and "top" in relation to a handheld vacuum cleaner are defined in relation to use of the handheld vacuum cleaner with the user holding the vacuum cleaner by the gripping handle and holding it substantially horizontally, with the suction opening of the suction duct facing the user.

[0075] In this specification, the terms "front", "rear", "vertical", "height", "top" and "bottom" in relation to the support base are defined in relation to the use of the support base when the support base is fixed to a wall surface and is capable of supporting the handheld vacuum cleaner in a vertical storage position.

[0076] Figures 1 to 16 show a suction assembly 1 comprising a handheld vacuum cleaner 2 and a support base 3, more particularly a wall support base arranged to support the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 in a stored position.

[0077] The handheld vacuum cleaner 2 comprises a body 4 including a suction duct 5 through which the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 can draw in outside air. Advantageously, the suction duct 5 is located in the front part of the body 4.

[0078] The handheld vacuum cleaner 2 further includes a gripping handle 6 which enables a user to grip the handheld vacuum cleaner 2. Advantageously, the gripping handle 6 has a central longitudinal axis A and extends from the rear end of the main body 4. Advantageously, in the vertical storage position of the handheld vacuum cleaner 2, the central longitudinal axis A is oriented vertically.

[0079] The handheld vacuum cleaner 2 further includes a dust separating and collecting device 7 that is removably attached to the main body 4 .

[0080] As shown in Fig. 8, the dirt separating and collecting device 7 generally includes a dirt collection vessel 8 having a side wall with a tubular shape. Advantageously, the dirt separating and collecting device 7 is of the cyclone type and further includes a tubular separating member 9, such as a tubular grid, arranged within the dirt collection vessel 8 coaxially with the central axis of the dirt collection vessel 8, and a cyclone type separating chamber 10 bounded externally by the side wall of the dirt collection vessel 8 and bounded internally by the tubular separating member 9.

[0081] The dirt separating and collecting device 7 further comprises an air inlet 11 in fluid communication with the suction duct 5 and opening into the cyclonic separation chamber 10. Advantageously, the suction duct 5 extends along the outer surface of the dirt separating and collecting device 7.

[0082] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the waste separating and collecting device 7 includes a drain hatch 12 pivotally mounted on the waste collection bin 8 between a closed position in which the drain hatch 12 closes a drain opening 13 provided in the waste collection bin 8, and an open position in which the drain hatch 12 opens the drain opening 13. Advantageously, the drain opening 13 is arranged to be located opposite the grip handle 6.

[0083] The handheld vacuum cleaner 2 further includes a suction motor 14 having a motor shaft B and housed in the main body 4. The suction motor 14 is configured to generate airflow throughout the suction duct 5 and the dust separating and collecting device 7. More specifically, the suction motor 14 includes a fan and an electric motor configured to drive the fan to rotate.

[0084] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the body 4 has a generally cylindrical shape and includes a rear casing 15 enclosing the suction motor 14 and possibly an exhaust filter.

[0085] More specifically, the rear casing 15 includes an outer circumferential surface 16 that extends around the suction motor 14 and a connecting surface 17 that connects a rear edge of the outer circumferential surface 16 of the rear casing 15 to a front edge of the grip handle 6. The rear casing 15 has a first cross-section at the rear edge of the outer circumferential surface 16, and the grip handle 6 has a second cross-section at its front edge that is smaller than the first cross-section.

[0086] Advantageously, the connection surface 17 is annular and extends perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis A of the grip handle 6. However, according to a variant of the invention, the connection surface 17 may be inclined with respect to a transverse plane extending perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis A of the grip handle 6 at an inclination angle of less than 10°, for example less than 5°.

[0087] In particular, according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 8, the dirt separating and collecting device 7 extends according to a motor axis B of the suction motor 14 and an extension axis C that is substantially parallel to the central longitudinal axis A of the grip handle 6. Advantageously, the central longitudinal axis A, the motor axis B and the extension axis C are substantially collinear. However, according to a variant of the invention, the central longitudinal axis A, the motor axis B and the extension axis C may be parallel, but not collinear. Advantageously, in the vertical storage position of the handheld vacuum cleaner 2, the central longitudinal axis A, the motor axis B and the extension axis C are oriented vertically.

[0088] Furthermore, the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 includes a rechargeable battery 18 configured to power the handheld vacuum cleaner 2, in particular the suction motor 14. The rechargeable battery 18 includes a number of battery cells 19 housed in a battery compartment 21 bounded by the grip handle 6. According to the illustrated embodiment, the battery cells 19 are fixedly arranged in the battery compartment 21, and the motor axis B of the suction motor 14 intersects at least one of the battery cells 19.

[0089] As shown in more detail in Figures 5 to 7, the gripping handle 6 includes a first handle portion 22 secured to the body 4 and defining an inner housing 23, and a second handle portion 24 defining a battery compartment 21 and removably attached to the inner housing 23.

[0090] The second handle portion 24 includes a gripping portion 25 comprising a gripping surface 26 configured for gripping by a user, and an insert portion 27 removably attached to the inner housing 23. The insert portion 27 is configured to be removed from the inner housing 23 and inserted into the inner housing 23 via an access opening 28 provided in the first handle portion 22 and opening into the inner housing 23. Advantageously, the access opening 28 is provided at a rear end of the first handle portion 22.

[0091] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the battery storage section 21 is defined by a gripping portion 25 and an insertion portion 27, with at least one battery cell 19 extending at least partially into the insertion portion 27 and at least one battery cell 19 extending at least partially into the gripping portion 25.

[0092] In particular, as shown in Fig. 10, the gripping part 25 has a cross section, for example circular or elliptical, substantially identical to that of the first handle part 22, and a gripping surface 26 of the gripping part 25 is configured to be flush with an additional gripping surface 29 of the first handle part 22 when the insert 27 is accommodated in the inner housing 23. Such a configuration of the gripping part 25 and the first handle part 22 allows the gripping area of ​​the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 to be extended up to the first handle part 22, thus facilitating the handling of the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 by the user. In Figs. 4 and 5, the gripping area is advantageously delimited by a gripping surface formed with alternating convex and concave reliefs. In a variant, the gripping surface may be made by a smooth surface made of an elastomeric material.

[0093] 8 to 10, when the insert 27 is accommodated in the inner housing 23, the rechargeable battery 18 includes a first electrical connector 31 provided on the insert 27 and configured to cooperate with a second electrical connector 32 arranged on the inner housing 23. Advantageously, the first electrical connector 31 is provided at the front, for example located on the front end face of the insert 27.

[0094] As shown in more detail in Figures 11 to 13, the support base 3 includes a base body 33 configured to be fixed to a first fastening point P1 provided on the wall surface 100 and to be fixed to a second fastening point P2 provided on the wall surface 100.

[0095] As shown in more detail in Figures 15 and 16, the support base 3 further includes a first fastening hole 34 provided in a lower portion 33.1 of the base body 33 and configured to be intersected by a first fastening screw 201 to fix the base body 33 to a first fastening point P1, and a second fastening hole 35 provided in an upper portion 33.2 of the base body 33 and configured to be intersected by a second fastening screw 202 to fix the base body 33 to a second fastening point P2. Advantageously, each of the first and second fastening holes 34, 35 is accessible from the front side of the base body 33, allowing the base body 33 to be easily fixed to the wall surface 100.

[0096] The first and second fastening holes 34, 35 are configured to be disposed one above the other when the base body 33 is properly secured to the wall surface 100.

[0097] The support base 3 also comprises first adjustment means configured to adjust the positioning of the base body 33, more specifically the lower part 33.1 of the base body 33, relative to the first fastening point P1 according to a first adjustment direction D1 and according to a second adjustment direction D2 perpendicular to the first adjustment direction D1. More specifically, the first adjustment means are configured to adjust the positioning of the first fastening screw 201 relative to the base body 33 according to the first adjustment direction D1 and to the second adjustment direction D2.

[0098] Advantageously, the first adjustment means defines a first adjustment range according to a first adjustment direction D1 comprised between 10 mm and 30 mm, for example between 10 mm and 20 mm, and a second adjustment range according to a second adjustment direction D2 comprised between 10 mm and 30 mm, for example between 15 mm and 25 mm.

[0099] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the first adjustment direction D1 extends parallel to the longitudinal central plane P of the support base 3, and the support base 3 is configured such that, when the base body 33 is fixed to the wall surface 100, the first adjustment direction D1 extends substantially vertically and the second adjustment direction D2 extends substantially horizontally.

[0100] For example, the first adjustment direction D1 can extend vertically when the base body 33 is fixed to the wall surface 100 and the first and second fastening points P1, P2 are perfectly aligned vertically or laterally offset relative to one another by a distance less than or equal to the first adjustment range of the first adjustment means according to the first adjustment direction D1. However, the first adjustment direction D1 can be inclined relative to the vertical when the base body 33 is fixed to the wall surface 100 and the first and second fastening points P1, P2 are laterally offset relative to one another by a distance greater than the second adjustment range of the first adjustment means.

[0101] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the base body 33 comprises a through passage 36 provided in the lower part 33.1 of the base body 33. The through passage 36 has a longitudinal passage axis and comprises a first end opening at the front side of the base body 33 and a second end opening at the rear side of the base body 33, the first adjustment means comprising an adjustment member 37 arranged in the through passage 36 and provided with a first fastening hole 34.

[0102] The adjustment member 37 is slidably mounted relative to the base body 33 according to a second adjustment direction D2 perpendicular to the longitudinal passage axis.

[0103] Advantageously, the base body 33 includes two guide elements, such as guide grooves provided on opposing inner walls of the through passage 36, and the adjustment member 37 includes two guide members, such as guide ribs, configured to cooperate with the guide elements respectively during sliding of the adjustment member 37 relative to the base body 33.

[0104] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the first fastening hole 34 partially forms the first adjustment means and, to this end, is oval-shaped and extends according to a first adjustment direction D1.

[0105] The support base 3 further comprises second adjustment means, different from the first adjustment means, configured to adjust the positioning of the base body 33, more particularly the upper part 33.2 of the base body 33, relative to the second fastening point P2 according to at least a third adjustment direction D3 parallel to the first adjustment direction D1. More particularly, the second adjustment means are configured to adjust the position of the second fastening screw 202 relative to the second fastening point P2 provided on the wall surface 100. In particular, the vertically oriented first and third adjustment directions D1, D3 in cooperation with the first adjustment means allowing the adjustment according to the first adjustment direction D1 allow the support base 3 to be adjusted vertically, in particular to ensure that the suction head, connected to the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 by a rigid suction tube, is placed on the ground. Vertical adjustment of the support base 3 can be achieved by sliding the support base 3 and the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 vertically in the vertical storage position on the support base 3 until the suction head touches the ground, and then tightening the screws to secure the support base 3 to the wall surface 100.

[0106] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the second fastening holes 35 partially form the second adjustment means. To this end, the second fastening holes 35 are oval-shaped and extend according to a third adjustment direction D3. Advantageously, the second fastening holes 35 extend in a longitudinal central plane P of the support base 3. When the support base 3 is appropriately fixed to the wall surface 100, the longitudinal central plane P extends vertically.

[0107] Additionally, the support base 3 includes two retention members 38, such as retention tabs, extending from the base body 33. The base body 33 and the two retention members 38 define a retention compartment 39 configured to at least partially receive the grip handle 6.

[0108] More specifically, the two holding members 38 extend on either side of the grip handle 6 and are configured to sandwich the grip handle 6 when the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 is in the storage position. Advantageously, the support base 3 is configured such that the two holding members 38 extend substantially perpendicular to the wall surface 100 when the base body 33 is fixed to the wall surface 100.

[0109] 11, the two holding members 38 are disposed opposite each other and on either side of the longitudinal central plane P of the support base 3. Advantageously, the two holding members 38 are disposed symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal central plane P of the support base 3.

[0110] According to the illustrated embodiment, each of the retaining members 38 is flexible, and the two retaining members 38 are configured to be elastically deformable between a first configuration in which the two retaining members 38 are spaced apart from each other by a first spacing distance, and a second configuration in which the two retaining members 38 are spaced apart from each other by a second spacing distance that is greater than the first spacing distance.

[0111] In detail, as shown in Fig. 3, the two retaining members 38 are spaced apart from each other and include free ends 41 tapered such that a height measured according to the vertical direction decreases in the direction of the free end of each retaining member 38 when the support base 3 is fixed to the wall surface 100. Advantageously, the free ends 41 of the two retaining members 38 converge towards each other.

[0112] In particular, as shown in Figure 14, the grip handle 6 further includes two retaining lugs 42 diametrically opposed relative to the central longitudinal axis A of the grip handle 6. Each retaining lug 42 projects from an outer surface of the grip handle 6 in a radial direction relative to the central longitudinal axis A of the grip handle 6. Advantageously, the retaining lugs 42 are provided on the first handle portion 22.

[0113] Each of the retaining members 38 provided on the support base 3 is configured to fit under a respective retaining lug 42 when the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 is in the stored position to support the grip handle 6 and thus prevent the latter from sliding due to gravity relative to the support base 3. Advantageously, each retaining lug 42 includes an underside surface 43 which is substantially planar and configured to contact, i.e. rest, on, the respective retaining member 38.

[0114] 14, the connection surface 17 is located opposite the two retaining lugs 42, more particularly opposite the lower surfaces 43 of the retaining lugs 42. The connection surface 17 is spaced apart from each retaining lug 42 by a spacing distance D that substantially corresponds to the maximum height of each retaining member 38. Advantageously, the ratio between the spacing distance D and the maximum height of each retaining member 38 is comprised between 0.9 and 1.1.

[0115] 14 , the connecting surface 17 and the outer circumferential surface 16 of the rear casing 15 are annular and define a guide edge 44 extending about the central longitudinal axis A. The guide edge 44 is configured to guide the two retaining members 38 when the grip handle 6 is inserted between them.

[0116] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the support base 3 is a charging base, has a cylindrical shape and comprises a male electrical connector 45 configured to cooperate with a female electrical connector 46 provided on the grip handle 6 when the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 is in the storage position. Advantageously, the male electrical connector 45 is configured to extend substantially perpendicular to the wall surface 100 when the base body 33 is fixed to the wall surface 100 and to be located above the holding member 38 when the base body 33 is fixed to the wall surface 100. For example, the male electrical connector 45 can extend substantially in the longitudinal central plane P of the support base 3.

[0117] Advantageously, the male electrical connector 45 is electrically connected to a male electrical socket (not shown), a so-called electrical plug, configured to be connected to an electrical network, and more particularly to a female electrical socket, such as an electrical wall socket.

[0118] More specifically, the suction assembly 1 is configured such that the action of fixing the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 on the support base 3 by inserting the grip handle 6 between the two holding members 38 and fitting each holding member 38 under a respective holding pin 42 allows establishing an electrical connection between the female electrical connector 46 provided on the grip handle 6 and the male electrical connector 45 provided on the support base 3. In other words, the grip handle 6 of the handheld vacuum cleaner 2 is configured to be inserted between the two holding members 38 according to a first insertion direction D1, and the male electrical connector 45 is configured to be inserted into the female electrical connector 46 according to a second insertion direction D2 substantially parallel to the first insertion direction D1.

[0119] According to an embodiment not shown, the second fastening hole 35 can have a circular cross section, in which case the support base 3 would be devoid of second adjustment means.

[0120] According to another embodiment not shown, the support base 3 can include at least one additional fastening hole provided in the lower part 33.1 and / or the upper part 33.2 of the base body 33, which such additional fastening hole can be oval in shape and extend substantially parallel to the first adjustment direction D1.

[0121] According to yet another embodiment not shown, the second adjustment means may include an additional adjustment member slidably mounted relative to the upper part 33.2 of the base body according to a fourth adjustment direction substantially parallel to the second adjustment direction D2, the additional adjustment member comprising a second fastening hole 35.

[0122] Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated only by way of example: modifications may be made, particularly with regard to the structure of the various elements or by the substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A support base (3) for a handheld vacuum cleaner (2), comprising: A base body (33) configured to be fixed to a first fastening point (P1) provided on a wall surface (100) and to be fixed to a second fastening point (P2) provided on the wall surface (100); a first fastening hole (34) provided in the base body (33) and configured to be crossed by a first fastening screw (201) to fix the base body (33) to the first fastening point (P1); a second fastening hole (35) provided in the base body (33) and configured to be crossed by a second fastening screw (202) to fix the base body (33) to the second fastening point (P2); a support device configured to support the handheld vacuum cleaner (2) in a storage position; At least The support base (3) includes a first adjustment means configured to adjust the positioning of the base body (33) relative to the first fastening point (P1) according to a first adjustment direction (D1) and a second adjustment direction (D2) that are different from each other.

2. 2. The support base (3) of claim 1, wherein the first and second fastening holes (34, 35) are configured such that one is positioned above the other when the base body (33) is properly secured to the wall surface (100).

3. 3. Support base (3) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first and second adjustment directions (D1, D2) are substantially perpendicular to each other.

4. A support base (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first adjustment direction (D1) is configured to extend substantially vertically when the base body (33) is fixed to the wall surface (100).

5. A support base (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second adjustment direction (D2) is configured to extend substantially horizontally when the base body (33) is fixed to the wall surface (100).

6. A support base (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first adjustment means includes an adjustment member (37) slidably mounted relative to the base body (33) according to the second adjustment direction (D2), the adjustment member (37) including the first fastening hole (34).

7. 7. The support base (3) according to claim 6, wherein the first fastening holes (34) are elliptical and extend according to the first adjustment direction (D1), and the first fastening holes (34) partially form the first adjustment means.

8. A support base (3) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising second adjustment means different from the first adjustment means and configured to adjust the positioning of the base body (33) relative to the second fastening point (P2) according to at least a third adjustment direction (D3).

9. 9. The support base (3) according to claim 8, wherein the first and third adjustment directions (D1, D3) are substantially parallel to each other.

10. 10. The support base (3) according to claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the second fastening holes (35) are elliptical and extend according to the third adjustment direction (D3), the second fastening holes (35) partially forming the second adjustment means.

11. A support base (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support device comprises two holding members (38) arranged to extend on either side of a gripping handle of the handheld vacuum cleaner (2).

12. The support base (3) according to claim 11, wherein at least one of the two holding members (38) is flexible.

13. A support base (3) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the two retaining members (38) comprise free ends spaced apart from each other.

14. The support base (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the support base (3) is a charging base and comprises a male electrical connector (45) configured to cooperate with a female electrical connector (46) provided on the handheld vacuum cleaner (2) when the handheld vacuum cleaner (2) is in the storage position.

15. The support base (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the first and second fastening holes (34, 35) is accessible from a front side of the base body (33).

16. A support base (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, a handheld vacuum cleaner (2) configured to be supported by said support base (3) in a storage position; a suction assembly including

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