Vacuum cleaner with a device for the automatic suction power regulation

The invention relates to a device for a vacuum cleaner (1). Said device only supplies as much electrical power to the motor/fan unit (10) as is necessary for the optimal cleaning of the floor surface to be cleaned and required by the respective operating states of the vacuum cleaner (1), thereby ensuring an energy-efficient use of the vacuum cleaner. Said device thereby ensures a constant cleaning action over the usable life of the vacuum cleaner (1). As the suction nozzle has a constant suction power, dust and dirt particles are always sucked up with a consistently applied suction power and supplied to a dust collection unit (3). The invention also protects the surfaces to be cleaned from being subjected to too much cleaning.