A wet cleaning apparatus including a cleaner head and an underpressure generator arrangement, is described. The cleaner head has at least one dirt inlet, and a porous material covering the at least one dirt inlet. The underpressure generator arrangement includes an underpressure generator to provide a flow inside the wet cleaning apparatus for drawing fluid into the at least one dirt inlet through the porous material. The underpressure generator arrangement controls the flow based on a pressure on the inside of the wet cleaning apparatus between the porous material and the underpressure generator.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
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CLEANER HEAD AND WET CLEANING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME
Provided is a cleaner head for a wet cleaning apparatus. The cleaner head has at least one cleaning liquid outlet through which cleaning liquid is deliverable. The cleaner head also has at least one dirt inlet for receiving dirty liquid from a surface to be cleaned. A porous material layer covers each of the at least one dirt inlet. A liquid pick-up region of the porous material layer is delimited by sealing attachment of the porous material layer around the at least one dirt inlet. The liquid pick-up region is arranged relative to each of the at least one cleaning liquid outlet such that the liquid pick-up region is bypassed by the cleaning liquid delivered towards the surface to be cleaned. Further provided is a wet cleaning apparatus comprising the cleaner head, and an attachable member for attaching to a wet cleaning apparatus.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
Provided is a cooking apparatus (100) comprising a cooking chamber (102) for receiving food ingredients, and a heater (104) for heating the cooking chamber. The cooking apparatus also comprises an input arrangement (106) configured for inputting of at least one recipe parameter indicative of an energy requirement for cooking the food ingredients (103). One or more processors (108) is or are configured to control the heater to heat the cooking chamber at a first temperature less than or equal to 140°C for a fraction of a cooking time, and control the heater to heat the cooking chamber at a second temperature higher than 140°C for the remainder of the cooking time. The remainder is a further fraction of the cooking time which is less than the fraction. The one or more processors is or are configured to select the cooking time based on the at least one recipe parameter, the fraction of the cooking time at the first temperature, and the further fraction of the cooking time at the second temperature. Further provided is a method for operating a cooking apparatus, and a computer program for implementing the method.
Provided is a kitchen food processing container (100) for separating juice from pulp. The container comprises a base (102) couplable to a motor to enable spinning of the container about a rotation axis (104). The container includes a pulp retention wall (106) supported on the base. The rotation axis may extend vertically when the base is coupled to the motor and orientated for use. The pulp retention wall has an inner surface (108) facing a chamber (110), and an outer surface (112) facing away from the chamber. The pulp retention wall comprises a filter (114) configured to retain the pulp in the chamber whilst allowing the juice to pass out of the chamber. The container further comprises a juice retention wall (118) having a juice retention surface (116) whose circumference surrounds and faces the outer surface. The juice retention surface is provided in an annular recess of the juice retention wall such that the juice received on the juice retention surface is retained thereon during the spinning of the container. The juice retention surface is configured to enable movement of the juice retained thereon around its circumference. Thus, the juice can move to compensate for any imbalance of the spinning container caused by uneven pulp distribution around a circumference of the pulp retention wall.
The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner, and accessory for a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaning system. A light source and a light outlet is positioned at the top of a spout of a handheld vacuum cleaner at a distance from the front surface of the spout. The emitted light can be used to make the dirt more visible when using in dark places when the appliance is used as handheld vacuum cleaner and this light can be used to couple this light into a light guide build into an accessory like crevice nozzle or brush nozzle.
In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method (100) is described. The method comprises receiving (102) first image data corresponding to a view associated with a food item at a first time of a cooking process implemented by a cooking apparatus. The method further comprises receiving (104) second image data corresponding to a view associated with the food item at a second time of the cooking process. The method further comprises comparing (106) the first image data with the second image data to detect a geometric change of the food item between the first time and the second time as a result of the cooking process. In response to the detected geometric change being indicative of a transition from a first phase to a second phase of the cooking process where liquid loss from the food item as a result of the cooking process occurs at a higher rate during the second phase than the first phase, the method further comprises causing (108) the cooking apparatus to modify the cooking process.
Provided is a cooking apparatus (100) comprising a housing (112) arranged around a cooking chamber (104). The cooking apparatus also comprises a food holder (102). The food holder includes a food support (123) for supporting food ingredients received inside the cooking chamber. The food holder also has an extended portion (122) for extending outside the cooking chamber to contact the housing. The cooking apparatus comprises an air circulation system (106) for circulating air to the food ingredients received inside the cooking chamber. A weighing system (108) is coupled to the food support via the extended portion such that the extended portion exerts a force on the weighing system corresponding to a weight of the food support received in the cooking chamber and any food ingredients supported thereon.
Provided is a cleaning element (100) for attaching to a cleaner head, which cleaner head has a structured portion and at least one dirt inlet. The cleaning element comprises a cleaning material for contacting a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning material comprises a liquid pick-up zone (104) alignable with, so as to cover, the at least one dirt inlet, and a cleaning liquid application zone (106A, 106B) adjacent the liquid pick-up zone. The cleaning liquid application zone is for applying cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned. The cleaning element comprises a plurality of guiding elements (116A, 116B, 116C, 116D) cooperable with the structured portion to join and align the cleaning element with the cleaner head. The cleaner head further comprises a fastener (128) for securing the aligned cleaning element to the cleaner head. The fastener is spaced apart from the plurality of guiding elements across the cleaning material. Further provided is the cleaner head having the structured portion and the at least one dirt inlet, and a wet cleaning apparatus comprising the cleaning element and the cleaner head.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
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ATTACHABLE MEMBER, CLEANER HEAD AND WET CLEANING APPARATUS
Provided is an attachable member (248) for attaching to a wet cleaning apparatus. The attachable member comprises a porous material layer (114), and at least one dirt inlet (142A) to which an underpressure generator of the wet cleaning apparatus is fluidly connectable when the attachable member is attached to the wet cleaning apparatus. A liquid pick-up region (PR) of the porous material layer is delimited by sealing attachment of the porous material layer around the at least one dirt inlet. Such an attachable member enables replacement of the porous material layer without requiring re-sealing of the porous material layer to the dirt inlet(s). Further provided is a cleaner head and a wet cleaning apparatus comprising the attachable member.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/06 - Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
12.
CLEANER HEAD AND WET CLEANING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME
Provided is a cleaner head (100) for a wet cleaning apparatus. The cleaner head has at least one cleaning liquid outlet (104) through which cleaning liquid is deliverable. The cleaner head also has at least one dirt inlet (142A) for receiving dirty liquid from a surface to be cleaned. A porous material layer (114) covers each of the at least one dirt inlet. A liquid pick-up region of the porous material layer is delimited by sealing attachment of the porous material layer around the at least one dirt inlet. The liquid pick-up region is arranged relative to each of the at least one cleaning liquid outlet such that the liquid pick-up region is bypassed by the cleaning liquid delivered towards the surface to be cleaned. Further provided is a wet cleaning apparatus comprising the cleaner head, and an attachable member for attaching to a wet cleaning apparatus.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
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CLEANER HEAD AND WET CLEANING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME
Provided is a cleaner head (100) for a wet cleaning apparatus. The cleaner head has at least one cleaning liquid outlet (104) through which cleaning liquid is deliverable. A cleaning liquid applicator material (126, 128) is, for example, adjacent the at least one cleaning liquid outlet. The cleaning liquid applicator material is arranged to apply the cleaning liquid to a surface to be cleaned. The cleaner head also has at least one dirt inlet (142A), and a porous material covering the at least one dirt inlet. The porous material comprises a porous material layer (114) sealingly attached to the at least one dirt inlet. In one aspect, the cleaning liquid applicator material is deformable to bring at least part of the cleaning liquid applicator material into contact with the porous material. In another aspect, an edge portion (134) of the porous material abuts an opposing edge portion (136) of the cleaning liquid applicator material. These aspects provide alternative solutions to the same problem of controlling the wetness of the cleaning liquid applicator material. Further provided is a wet cleaning apparatus comprising the cleaner head.
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 11/20 - Floor surfacing or polishing machines combined with vacuum cleaning devices
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
Provided is a wet cleaning apparatus (278) comprising a cleaner head (100). The cleaner head has at least one dirt inlet (142A), and a porous material (168) comprising a porous material layer sealingly attached to the at least one dirt inlet. The wet cleaning apparatus also comprises an underpressure generator arrangement (280) comprising an underpressure generator (178). The underpressure generator has an underpressure generator outlet. The underpressure generator is activatable to provide a flow from the at least one dirt inlet to and through the underpressure generator outlet, and deactivatable to cease the flow. The underpressure generator arrangement is configured to restrict the passage of fluid from the underpressure generator outlet towards the at least one dirt inlet at least when the underpressure generator is deactivated. In another aspect, a cleaner head includes a valve assembly configured to restrict backflow towards a porous material layer sealingly attached to dirt inlet(s).
A47L 9/06 - Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
Provided is a wet cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaner head (100). The cleaner head has at least one dirt inlet (142A), and a porous material (114, 156) covering the at least one dirt inlet. The wet cleaning apparatus further comprises an underpressure generator (178) configured to provide a pressure difference between an inside of the wet cleaning apparatus and atmospheric pressure for drawing fluid through the porous material and into the at least one dirt inlet, wherein the pressure difference is in a range of 2000 Pa to 13500 Pa.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
Provided is a wet cleaning apparatus (278) comprising a cleaner head (100) and an underpressure generator arrangement (280). The cleaner head has at least one dirt inlet (142A), and a porous material (168) covering the at least one dirt inlet. The underpressure generator arrangement comprises an underpressure generator (178) configured to provide a flow inside the wet cleaning apparatus for drawing fluid into the at least one dirt inlet through the porous material. The underpressure generator arrangement is configured to control the flow based on a pressure on the inside of the wet cleaning apparatus between the porous material and the underpressure generator.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A47L 9/06 - Nozzles with fixed, e.g. adjustably fixed brushes or the like
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
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CLEANER HEAD AND WET CLEANING APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME
Provided is a cleaner head (100) for a wet cleaning apparatus. The cleaner head has a portion (120) for facing a surface to be cleaned, and a protruding element (252) mounted adjacent the portion. The protruding element protrudes from the cleaner head in the direction of the surface to be cleaned. In some non-limiting examples, the cleaner head is permitted to be rocked on the protruding element to cause the portion to contact the surface to be cleaned. The protruding element comprises a porous material (168). The cleaner head also has at least one dirt inlet for receiving dirty liquid from the surface to be cleaned when suction is applied to the at least one dirt inlet. The porous material covers the at least one dirt inlet. Further provided is a wet cleaning apparatus comprising the cleaner head.
A47L 11/30 - Floor-scrubbing machines characterised by means for taking-up dirty liquid by suction
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
A system is provided for indicating when an air treatment device filter should be cleaned. A parameter of the air treatment device is monitored which correlates with a flow rate through the air treatment device. A first pressure is measured upstream of the filter. Based on the 5 parameter, the measured first pressure and pressure-flow characteristics of the air treatment device fan and the flow path components downstream of the filter, an output is provided which indicates a need for filter cleaning. This depends on the pressure drop across the filter and the flow rate through the filter.
The present invention relates to a beverage carbonating device (10), comprising a carbon dioxide production unit (12) that is configured to produce carbon dioxide gas by mixing at least two reactants; and a pressure container (14) that is configured to store the produced carbon dioxide gas in a pressurized gaseous state. The pressure container (14) is configured as a detachable module that is sealingly detachable from the carbon dioxide production unit (12) so that the carbon dioxide gas is stored and sealed in the pressure container (14) when detached from the carbon dioxide production unit (12). The present invention further relates to a beverage vessel (18) that may be used with such a device (10).
B01F 23/236 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids specially adapted for aerating or carbonating beverages
B01F 23/2361 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids specially adapted for aerating or carbonating beverages within small containers, e.g. within bottles
B01F 23/237 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media
B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
The present invention relates to a beverage carbonating device (10), comprising a carbon dioxide production unit (12) that is configured to produce carbon dioxide gas by mixing reactants; a pressure container (14) that is fluidly connected to the carbon dioxide production unit (12) and configured to store the produced carbon dioxide gas in a pressurized gaseous state; and a gas outlet valve (16) that is fluidly connected to the pressure container (14) and configured to seal the pressure container (14) when being closed and to release the carbon dioxide gas in the gaseous state from the pressure container (14) when being opened.
B01F 23/236 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids specially adapted for aerating or carbonating beverages
B01F 23/2361 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids specially adapted for aerating or carbonating beverages within small containers, e.g. within bottles
B01F 23/237 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media
B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
B67D 1/04 - Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
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A SYSTEM HAVING AN OBJECT SUPPORTED BY A VIBRATION DAMPING MOUNTING
An object is mounted within a housing of a coffee machine by a mounting which is to provide vibration damping for the object. The mounting comprises a set of at least three springs, each having a top end coupled to the housing and a suspended bottom end at which the object is supported. The top ends define an upper polygon and the bottom ends define a lower polygon. A center of gravity of the object is along a vertical line which passes through the lower polygon, and springs are angled inwardly towards the lower polygon.
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal frictionWound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
22.
INITIAL DISCHARGE OF COLD WATER IN A PREHEATING PROCESS OF A BEVERAGE MAKING DEVICE
:In the field of beverage making devices (10) comprising a brew chamber (23), a preheating procedure may be applied to a beverage making device (10) for the purpose of rinsing the brew chamber (23) with hot water prior to a beverage brewing process. However, a path (26) between a heater (24) of the beverage making device (10) and the brew chamber (23) is cold when the preheating procedure is initiated. Measures are taken to remove the cold water from the path (26) as mentioned, so that the rinsing procedure can be done more efficiently, wherein only hot water is used to heat up the brew chamber (23). As a result, the in-cup temperature of the first cup is not compromised, and the total volume of the water used in the rinsing procedure is kept as small as possible.
In the field of beverage making devices (10) comprising a brew chamber (23), a rinsing procedure may be applied to a beverage making device (10) for the purpose of rinsing the brew chamber (23) with water prior to or after a beverage brewing process. Measures are taken to achieve that a discharge of rinsing water from the brew chamber (23) takes place at another position on the brew chamber (23) than the position of a beverage outlet (30) of the brew chamber (23), particularly at a position which is an upstream position on the brew chamber (23) as seen in a direction of water and brewed beverage through the beverage making device (10) associated with the beverage brewing process. This can be done on the basis of appropriate control of operation of the beverage making device (10) during the rinsing procedure.
This invention provides coffee machine having an externally fitted coffee vessel for receiving freshly ground coffee. A closing and/or tamping system is provided for closing the coffee vessel and/or compacting ground coffee in the coffee vessel by providing relative movement between the closing and/or tamping system, and the coffee vessel. The coffee vessel has a water entry port extending through a side wall for delivering heated water to the internal volume of the coffee vessel.
A system is provided for analyzing coffee beans. A light sensor senses a level of darkness of a coffee bean and a distance sensor is used to determine a distance between the light sensor and the coffee bean. The sensed level of darkness is then calibrated using the determined distance, thereby to obtain a calibrated (and thereby more accurate) level of darkness. This represents a roasting intensity and may be used by a coffee machine to adjust coffee brewing parameters.
G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
A47J 31/52 - Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus
The invention relates to a garment steamer (100) comprising a steamer head. The steamer head comprises a housing made of plastic material (H). The garment steamer also comprises a steam generator (106) for generating steam. The steam generator is contained within the housing. At least one metal layer (114, 116) is arranged between the steam generator and the housing for heating spreading and heat insulation purposes.
D06F 87/00 - Apparatus for moistening or otherwise conditioning the article to be ironed or pressed
D06F 73/00 - Apparatus for smoothing or removing creases from garments or other textile articles by formers, cores, stretchers, or internal frames, with the application of heat or steam
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FOOD PREPARATION ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CAMERA ASSEMBLY
Provided is a food preparation assembly (100) comprising a food preparation chamber (102), and a camera assembly (104) for obtaining one or more images inside the food preparation chamber. The camera assembly is controllable to adjust an image characteristic of the one or more images. The food preparation assembly comprises a radiation assembly (106A, 106B, 108A, 108B) controllable to adopt a radiation status in which the radiation assembly emits radiation comprising visible light inside the food preparation chamber. One or more processors (112) is or are configured to: identify the radiation status; and control the camera assembly to adjust the image characteristic using a predetermined relationship for adjusting the image characteristic according to the identified radiation status. Further provided is a method of controlling a camera assembly suitable for obtaining one or more images inside a food preparation chamber of a food preparation assembly, a computer program for implementing the method, and a method of determining a relationship for adjusting an image characteristic of one or more images inside a food preparation chamber of a food preparation assembly.
A kitchen appliance has a motorized base and a food container with a rotary tool detachably mountable to the base. A safety switch is provided in the base and an actuator for actuating the safety switch is provided as part of the food container. The food container is mountable to the base with at 5 least first and second angular orientations for setting different motor speed settings.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
A system is provided for indicating when a filter of an air treatment device should be cleaned. A drive parameter of the air treatment device is monitored which correlates with a flow rate through the air treatment device, and a parameter level is derived which corresponds to a maximum flow rate which arises during a period of use of the air treatment device. A need for filter cleaning is determined based on the change in the parameter level over time.
A kitchen appliance comprises a base with first portion of a magnetic drive coupling and a container with a second portion of a magnetic drive coupling. A separator arrangement is provided for axially separating the first portion of the magnetic drive coupling from the second portion of the magnetic drive coupling. The separator arrangement comprises a pivotable lever with mechanical advantage for moving up and down the first portion of the magnetic coupling within the container. Axial separation of the two portions of the drive coupling is used to provide a partial release of the coupling force, so that the container may be more easily removed from the base.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A kitchen appliance comprises a base having a first portion of a magnetic drive coupling and a container for mounting on the base and having a second portion of the magnetic drive coupling and a tool. A decoupling arrangement is provided for rotating the first and second portions relative to each other such that a magnetic coupling force between the base and the container is reduced, for example even to provide a repulsion force. This then enables the container to be removed from the base more easily.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A kitchen appliance comprises a base with first set of permanent magnets extending in a first plane and a container for mounting on the base with a rotary tool and a second set of permanent magnets extending in a second plane. A tilting arrangement is provided for tilting the first plane relative to the second plane thereby to reduce the magnetic coupling force between the base and the container. The tilting arrangement is an actuator which moves relative to the container housing to implement the tilting.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
34.
GARMENT STEAMER COMPRISING A PIVOTABLE STEAMER HEAD
The invention relates to a garment steamer (100) comprising a handle (102) for holding the garment steamer, and a steamer head (104). The steamer head comprises a steam generator (106) for generating steam. At least one electrical wire (118) and/or a water pipe (120) extends between the handle and the steamer head. The garment steamer further comprises a pivot coupling (PC) connecting the handle and the steamer head. The pivot coupling comprises a pivot shaft (116) having an external curved surface supporting said at least one electrical wire and/or water pipe.
D06F 73/00 - Apparatus for smoothing or removing creases from garments or other textile articles by formers, cores, stretchers, or internal frames, with the application of heat or steam
D06F 75/10 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
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GARMENT CARE DEVICE WITH A PUMP TO PUMP WATER AFTER DETECTING A POWER-UP OF THE GARMENT CARE DEVICE
The invention relates to a garment care device (100) comprising a water tank (102) for storing water, a steam generator (104), and a pump (106) for pumping water from the water tank to the steam generator to generate steam. A water fluid transport volume (FV) is defined between the outlet (O1) of the water tank and inlet (IN1) of the steam generator. The water fluid transport volume is in the range 5 to 30 milliliters, preferably 10 to 30 milliliters, The pump is arranged to pump the water from the water tank through the fluid transport volume to reach the steam generator. The garment care device also comprises a steam trigger (124), and a control unit (120, 130). The control unit is adapted to i) detect a power-up of the garment care device, and ii) generate an actuation signal when the steam trigger is actuated for the first time after the power-up of the garment care device is detected. The control unit is further adapted to iii) actuate the pump with a first predetermined flow rate in the range [150;250] g/minute for a first predetermined duration not exceeding a value in the range [0.2;5] seconds in response to said actuation signal.
D06F 75/12 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water supplied to the iron from an external source
There is provided an air processing device (100) comprising: an inlet (102); an outlet(104); a conduit (106) for air to pass between the inlet and the outlet; a fan (120) for driving a flow of air through the conduit between the inlet and the outlet; at least one air processing component (130) selected from: an air filter (132) arranged to filter air passing between the inlet and the outlet; and one or more components (134, 136) for adjusting a concentration of water vapour within the air passing between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the air processing device further comprises: a heater (142); and one or more ducts (144) for carrying heated air from the heater to one or more of the air processing components and/or the outlet respectively, wherein the ducts are arranged to introduce the heated air into the conduit between the inlet and the outlet.
F24F 6/04 - Air-humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
F24F 8/10 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
RR) from a) an effective surface cleaning area (23)of the brush (20) that is configured to contact the surface (2) to be cleaned towards b) an internal air suction opening (14) provided in the brush-facing surface (15). This is especially beneficial when it comes to effectively removing dirt from a soft surface.
A47L 9/00 - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating actionStoring devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereofCarrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A47L 9/04 - Nozzles with driven brushes or agitators
A47L 9/28 - Installation of the electric equipment, e.g. adaptation or attachment to the suction cleanerControlling suction cleaners by electric means
A wireless temperature monitor probe comprises a spike for insertion into an object for which a core temperature is to be monitored and a head at a proximal end of the spike. A sensor inductor coil is in the head and is used for wireless interrogation by an external detector unit to determine the core temperature. The spike axis is not in the plane of the inductor coil in the head, for example so that there is a bend between them. This makes it easier to insert the spike while maintaining a desired orientation of the head, in particular to enable correct communication with the remote detector unit. In addition, it enables the head to be positioned against the object so that the probe takes up a minimum amount of space.
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
G01K 7/36 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using magnetic elements, e.g. magnets, coils
An air delivery system comprises a fan within a housing, an air entry port to the housing and an air exit port from the housing. The air exit port has an air exit area, and this area can be selectively blocked such that the air treatment system is configurable between a relatively high flow velocity air delivery from a relatively small air exit area and a relatively low flow velocity air delivery from a relatively large air exit area. The system is thus configurable into different air flow modes for different air treatment functions.
F24F 8/108 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering using dry filter elements
F24F 6/04 - Air-humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
F24F 13/12 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of sliding members
F24F 1/0071 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with means for purifying supplied air
F24F 1/01 - Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station in which secondary air is induced by injector action of the primary air
Related is to an air delivery device (100), including: a housing (10), defining an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel in fluid communication with the air inlet channel. The air outlet channel includes an air outflow channel (20) and an air leakage channel (30) branched from the air outflow channel (20). The housing further includes a first air outlet (12) in communication with the air outflow channel (20) and a second air outlet (14) in communication with the air leakage channel (30). The first air outlet (12) is configured to provide directional airflow suitable for being guided to a user, the second air outlet (14) is configured to provide non-directional airflow, and an opening degree of the air leakage channel (30) is selectively changeable, so as to adjust a functional mode of the air delivery device (100). Through the air delivery device, different functions of the air delivery device are significantly optimized.
F24F 8/108 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering using dry filter elements
F24F 6/04 - Air-humidification by evaporation of water in the air using stationary unheated wet elements
F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
F24F 13/12 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of sliding members
F24F 1/0071 - Indoor units, e.g. fan coil units with means for purifying supplied air
F24F 1/01 - Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station in which secondary air is induced by injector action of the primary air
A steam cooking apparatus has a cooking chamber, a steam generator for generating steam to be provided to the cooking chamber and a heating system. A food support is for mounting in the cooking chamber. A flow redirecting arrangement is provided at the front of the cooking chamber for redirecting flow from the front of the cooking chamber away from the stream generator and towards the food support. This improves the uniformity of the cooking process, particular when the steam cooking apparatus is used in a non-steam mode, and uniform browning of food is desired.
A kitchen appliance has a base, a tool holder for mounting on the base and a jar. A magnetic drive coupling is between the base and the tool holder. A sensor is used to sense whether or not the jar is mounted over the tool holder, and rotation of the rotary tool is enabled in dependence on the sensing by the sensor. The sensor comprises a component which is displaced by the mounting of the jar to the tool holder and a proximity sensor arrangement for detecting a proximity of the component. This kitchen appliance thus has remote proximity sensing of when a jar is coupled to the tool holder. The rotary tool can be stopped as soon as it is detected that the jar is disconnected from the tool holder.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
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SETTING A POSITION OF AT LEAST ONE WORKING MEMBER IN A NOZZLE ARRANGEMENT
In the field of cleaning surfaces, a nozzle arrangement (1) is provided that is configured to be applied in a cleaning device and to be moved forward and backward in an advancement direction (da) of the nozzle arrangement (1) over a surface (2). The nozzle arrangement (1) comprises at least one working member (30) configured to assume one of at least two possible positions on the nozzle arrangement (1), and a member setting mechanism (40) configured to automatically set the position of the at least one working member (30) in relation to a value of at least one discrimination parameter that is influenced by motion resistance between the nozzle arrangement (1) and an actual surface (2). In that way, automatic setting of the position of the at least one working element (30) in relation to the surface type is achieved.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electric cooker, comprising: an electric cooker cover (1), a supply device (200) and a feeding tube (21). The electric cooker cover (1) comprises a lower surface (11) facing an inner chamber (10) of the electric cooker and an upper surface (12) opposite to the lower surface (11). The supply device (200) is configured to receive and output feeding materials to be added into the inner chamber (10) of the electric cooker. The feeding tube (21) has a first end (211) extending towards the lower surface (11) of the electric cooker cover (1) to lead to the inner chamber (10) of the electric cooker, and a second end (212) connected to the supply device (200) to receive feeding materials output by the supply device (200).
