COMPACT SUCTION STATION

Abstract

The invention relates to a compact suction station, the structure of which allows it to be arranged in small compartments, such as the skirting board area of kitchen units, said station being protected by a dismountable outer casing in which, in the front part of the assembly, there is an extractable part corresponding to the container drawer, and in which, in the rear part, there is a suction intake for the dirty air from the pipes and the plurality of inlets, and the clean air extraction outlet, the interior of the station consisting of two compartments that communicate with each other, one of them being used for the insertion of the extractable drawer with the container bag and the other to house the motor, the extraction channel and various electronic components.

Claims

1. A compact suction station (1), protected externally by a dismountable housing (1), that is supported on a plurality of adjustable feet (11), with a suction intake (3) for the dirty air from the pipes and the plurality of inlets distributed at different point in the home, and with a clean air outlet or extraction (4), and that the interior of said station (1) is characterized in that it has a total height within the range of 10 to 20 cm, is made up of two principal compartments (10 and 10) that communicate with each other by means of an opening (100), with one of these being the compartment (10) used to house a container drawer (2) with a reinforced structure that incorporates a replaceable dust bag made of a textile material, with said container drawer (2) being extractable from the front of the suction station (1) by means of a pull handle (27) and which can be opened by raising its top surface, with said compartment having several springs (25) that push the drawer (2) against the wall that separates the two compartments, and that has a safety and activation sensor or tab (20) on the rear part that is activated when the drawer (2) is perfectly fitted in the compartment (10); and with the other compartment (10) used to house the motor (5), an air extraction channel (6), the electronic card (7) of the station, the power switch (8), the electrical power supply plug (9) and the startup or line plug (9); and with the station (1) having a plurality of ventilation grates (50).

2. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the extractable drawer (2) is characterized in that it has a central nipple (21) with a toric seal (22) that fits in the contact zone of the suction intake (3) in its rear part.

3. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the extractable drawer (2) is characterized in that it has an air outlet (23) with airtight seals on one side, with said outlet (23) facing the opening (100).

4. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the extractable drawer (2) is characterized in that it has a replaceable fiber safety filter (24) located in the air outlet (23) zone.

5. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the extractable drawer (2) is characterized in that it has a safety and regulation valve (26) in its rear part that is activated if a vacuum is created in the station.

6. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the extractable drawer (2) is characterized in that it has a perimeter seal (28) and magnets (280) that ensure the closure of the top surface with the rest of the walls of the drawer.

7. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the extractable drawer (2) is characterized in that it has an attachment system (29) by means of clipping the bag, which is located in the contact zone of the suction intake (3) and the central nipple (21).

8. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 7, in which the attachment system (29) is characterized in that it has a filter also located in the contact zone between the central nipple (21) and the bag.

9. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the encapsulated motor (5) is characterized in that it has an intake conduit (5) facing the opening (100) and an outlet conduit (5) to the extraction channel (6).

10. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the extraction channel (6) is characterized in that it has a plurality of screens (60) that create a zig-zag conduit.

11. The compact suction station, according to the characteristics described in claim 1, in which the outer casing (1) is characterized in that its top part is secured and pressed against the bottom surface of a kitchen unit or compartment by means of an attachment support that has a sheet of rubber in the contact zone and which has two adjustable legs at its ends.

Description

[0017] To complement the description that is being provided and in order to provide a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is included as an integral part of the description, in which the following elements have been represented for the purposes of illustration but not limitation:

[0018] FIG. 1 shows a free perspective representation of the compact suction station assembly with its front view.

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a free perspective representation of the suction station in the previous figure with its rear view.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows a free perspective representation of the compact suction station assembly if the upper housing is removed.

[0021] FIG. 4 shows an elevation view of the compact suction station in the previous figures with the representation of a cross-section A-A.

[0022] FIG. 5 shows the exposed view of the cross-section A-A in FIG. 3.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a free perspective representation of the extractable drawer with its front view.

[0024] FIG. 7 shows a free perspective representation of the extractable drawer in FIG. 6 with its rear view.

[0025] FIG. 8 is a free perspective representation of the extractable drawer with its top cover open.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention defines a compact suction station (1), whose structure, preferably a parallelepiped shape, can be installed in small compartments, such as the zone of the skirting boards of kitchen units. Specifically, a preferred embodiment of the invention would define a height of the assembly of 13 cm.

[0027] These figures show how the suction station is protected by an outer casing (1), which is dismountable. Specifically, FIG. 1 shows how the front part of the assembly has an extractable part that corresponds to the container drawer (2), with its front pull handle (27) for extraction. FIG. 2 shows the presence of the suction intake (3) with the dirty air coming from the pipes and the plurality of inlets, and the clean air extraction outlet (4). It should be noted that the assembly is supported on a series of adjustable rubber feet (11), preferably positioned on each one of the corners of the base of the suction station (1).

[0028] Following the aforementioned figures, which represent exterior view of the station assembly, FIG. 3 shows the suction station (1) if the top part of the outer casing (1) is removed, therefore allowing the internal components to be seen. In this figure, it may be observed that the suction station (1) is divided into two principal compartments, the compartment (10) intended for the extractable container drawer (2) and the compartment (10) intended for the encapsulation of the motor (5) and the clean air extraction channel (6) or system. In this figure, it can be observed that it is in the motor compartment (11) where the electronic elements of said station are located, in other words, the electronic card (7) of the station, the power switch (8), and the two plugs for the electrical power supply plug (9) as well as the startup or line plug (9). These elements are installed on the air extraction channel (6) or system, which is visible in later figures. This configuration allows the ventilation of said components. On the rear of the compartment (10) intended for the drawer (2), the safety sensor or tab (20) is visible, whose function is to ensure that the station (1) functions when the extractable drawer (2) is perfectly fitted and inserted into its compartment, and therefore to open or close the circuit to allow the device to function or not. In turn, the assembly has a series of ventilation outlets or grates (50), generally in the rear part, to prevent overheating. Lastly, the connection zone between the drawer (2) and its air outlet (23) and the motor (5) is also visible.

[0029] But in order to better define the assembly of the suction station (1), FIGS. 4 and 5 are described, with FIG. 4 showing an elevation view of the suction station (1) to which a cross-section A-A is applied, which may be seen in FIG. 5 as if it were a plan view of the station after said cross-section has been made.

[0030] In FIG. 5, it is possible to observe how both compartments are perfectly distinct. Specifically, it can be observed how the drawer (2) is perfectly inserted into the compartment (10) intended for the drawer (2), with the central nipple (21) with its toric seal (22) perfectly fitted into the contact zone of the suction intake (3). In turn, it can be observed that the drawer (2) is connected to the other compartment (10) of the motor (5) by means of an air outlet (23) located in one side, with this outlet having seals to ensure airtightness, and likewise, an replaceable fiber safety filter (24) can also be observed located inside the drawer and ensuring that no particles can enter from the drawer (2) to the motor (5). On the opposite wall of the compartment (10), there are several springs (25) that push the drawer (2) against the wall of the air outlet (23), thus improving the airtightness of the connection. Lastly, the figure shows the safety and regulation valve (26), preferably located on the rear part of the drawer, and which draws air from the outside if the machine creates a vacuum while in operation.

[0031] FIG. 5 also shows how the connection between the two compartments (10 and 10) is by means of an opening (100) that communicates the air outlet (23) of the drawer (2) and the intake conduit (5) of the motor (5). The motor, as mentioned before, is encapsulated to improve the performance of the assembly, and it has an outlet conduit (5) to the air extraction channel (6), formed by different screens (60) that generate a zig-zag conduit in which the air loses pressure when it comes into contact with said screens and ultimately exits to the outside through the extraction outlet (4) or opening. Not shown in this figure, all of the electronic components of said station (1) previously defined in FIG. 3 would be on top of the air extraction channel (6) or system.

[0032] FIGS. 6 and 7 show how the extractable container drawer (2) has a reinforced structure, with a pull handle (27) on its front part and a central nipple (21) with its toric seal (22) in the contact zone with the suction intake (3) at the rear part. In this rear part, the safety and regulation valve (26) defined previously can be observed, and also that its side has the air outlet (23) for connection to the motor (5) and its seal (230) that ensures airtightness.

[0033] Lastly, FIG. 8 shows the inside of the container drawer (2), which, as may be observed, can be opened by means of raising its top surface, which means that in order to ensure the correct airtightness of the box, a perimeter seal (28) and magnets (280) are required to ensure the closure of the top surface with the rest of the walls of the drawer. The replaceable fiber safety filter (24) can be observed inside and on one of the sides. It should be noted that the bag is not shown in the figure; however, the bag attachment system (29) is shown, which is located in the contact zone of the suction intake (3) and the central nipple (21), being in this case a clip system. As defined earlier, the dust bag is a conventional textile bag with a plurality of layers, generally five, and said bag is replaceable; therefore, it is replaced with a clean one with each use, only requiring that the drawer (2) be extracted, the top cover opened, and the bag attachment system (29) be opened.

[0034] Having sufficiently described the nature of the invention above, taking into account that the terms that have been used in this specification must be taken in their broad sense and not as limitations, as well as the description of the method of putting it into practice, and having demonstrated that it constitutes a positive technical advance, the registration is therefore requested, with the essence of the aforementioned invention constituted as specified below in the following claims.