Method and apparatus for controlling a vacuum cleaner

摘要

A control system for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The control system includes a control pad for generating a number of user inputs. The control system further includes a serial controller for reading the state of the number of inputs and generating serial data in response thereto. The control system yet further includes a processor adapted to receive the serial data and generate control signals that controls a number of electric devices on the vacuum cleaner. A method of operating a vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.

主权项

1. A control system for a vacuum cleaner comprising:
a plurality of electric devices including an agitator motor, a suction motor, and a filter motor; a control pad for generating a number of user inputs; a serial controller for reading the state of the number of inputs and generating serial data in response thereto; and a processor adapted to receive the serial data and generate control signals that controls a number of the electric devices; wherein a single user input is converted to serial data which causes the processor to generate a plurality of control signals; and wherein the single user input selects a filter cleaning mode, and the processor generates signals which i) turn off the agitator motor, ii) operate the suction motor at substantially full power, and iii) operate the filter motor.