ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ ДЛЯ ПЫЛЕСОСА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ

Приспособление для очистки, содержащее соединитель для присоединения приспособления для очистки к пылесосу таким образом, что приспособление для очистки находится в сообщении по текучей среде с пылесосом. Соединитель содержит участок зацепления и фиксатор, шарнирно соединенный с участком зацепления так, что фиксатор имеет ось Х вращения, причем фиксатор содержит нажимную часть, находящуюся на расстоянии от оси Х вращения, и запирающий элемент , находящийся на части фиксатора, простирающейся от оси Х вращения к нажимной части. Фиксатор выполнен с возможностью, при нажатии на нажимную часть, поворачиваться из первой конфигурации, в которой запирающий элемент находится в положении зацепления для предотвращения отсоединения соединителя от пылесоса, во вторую конфигурацию, в которой запирающий элемент находится в положении расцепления, в котором соединитель может быть отсоединен от пылесоса. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС

Ручной пылесос, содержащий ручку, с помощью которой пылесос поддерживается во время использования, и циклонный сепараторный узел, имеющий первый конец и второй конец. Впускной канал продолжается через первый конец циклонного сепараторного узла. Циклонный сепараторный узел выполнен таким образом, что он продолжается в сторону от ручки так, что первый конец находится дальше от ручки, чем второй конец. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС С ЧИСТЯЩЕЙ ГОЛОВКОЙ

Размещенный на штанге ручной пылесос совмещен с чистящей головкой, имеющей съемную чистящую салфетку, и позволяет эффективно удалять с различных поверхностей разный мусор и пыль. Пылесос содержит соединенный с всасывающим соплом корпус, прикрепленный к корпусу узел всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем, пылесборник, закрепленный на корпусе и сообщающийся с всасывающим соплом и узлом всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем, и опорную платформу, прикрепленную к корпусу и выполненную с возможностью избирательного удержания чистящей салфетки для сбора пыли и мусора с очищаемой поверхности. Всасывающее сопло шарнирно соединено с опорной платформой. Между всасывающим соплом и пылесборником проходит воздухопровод. Пылесборник содержит стакан, имеющий впускное отверстие, сообщающееся с выпускным отверстием всасывающего сопла, и выпускное отверстие, сообщающееся с впускным отверстием узла всасывающего вентилятора с двигателем. В варианте выполнения пылесос имеет два отдельных и различных избираемых ...

ПЫЛЕСОС-ШВАБРА С ШАРНИРНО УСТАНОВЛЕННОЙ ВСАСЫВАЮЩЕЙ НАСАДКОЙ

Пылесос-швабра, содержащий корпус (10) пылесоса, содержащий всасывающее средство (11) и интерфейс (12) управления для пользователя, всасывающую насадку (20), выполненную с возможностью контакта с подлежащим очистке полом и установленную шарнирно относительно корпуса (10) пылесоса, воздушный контур между всасывающим средством (11) и всасывающей насадкой (20), содержащий первый гибкий воздуховод (51), первый конец которого соединен со всасывающей насадкой (20), отличающийся тем, что пылесос-швабра содержит по меньшей мере один шарнирный элемент, установленный при помощи шарнирного соединения с корпусом (10) пылесоса, при этом к данному шарнирному элементу присоединен второй конец первого гибкого воздуховода, а также тем, что воздушный контур содержит по меньшей мере один второй гибкий воздуховод, по меньшей мере частично расположенный в шарнирном элементе и соединяющий указанный присоединенный второй конец воздуховода с частью воздушного контура корпуса (10) пылесоса. 14 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ПЫЛЕСОС

Предложен пылесос, содержащий насадку (N) для очистки поверхности, всасывающую трубку (T) для приема входного воздуха из насадки (N), циклонное устройство, имеющее циклон (C) и емкость (DC) для загрязняющих частиц, причем оба ориентированы перпендикулярно к всасывающей трубке (T). Вход циклонного устройства соединен с всасывающей трубкой (T), из которой входной воздух перемещается, следуя по спирали вокруг центра, в первом направлении, перпендикулярном к всасывающей трубке (T) для достижения стадии (V), на которой загрязняющие частицы отделяются от входного воздуха для получения выходного воздуха циклона. С этой стадии выходной воздух циклона перемещается через канал во втором направлении, перпендикулярном к всасывающей трубке (T) и противоположном первому направлению для достижения выхода циклонного устройства. Пылесос содержит фильтр (F) для выходного воздуха циклона и генератор (A) воздушного потока для генерации воздушного потока через всасывающую трубку (T), циклон (С) и фильтр (F) ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

Acoustic suction device such as handheld vacuum cleaner or table vacuum cleaner for suction cleaning of tables, furniture and curtains, has suction pipe ending in suction mouth, and dust collection container

The acoustic suction device (10) has a suction pipe ending in a suction mouth, and a dust collection container (14). The dust is reached in the dust collection container through the suction pipe through an air stream generated by a suction fan. A part of the suction pipe is foldable, where the suction pipe has a valve in the foldable part. The foldable part is locked in a folded position at the housing of the vacuum cleaner.

Staubsaugerbeutel

Vacuum cleaner for floors fitted with electrostatic filter

Vacuum cleaner, in particular for cleaning domestic floors, characterised in that, in order to precipitate dust from the air sucked in, corona-discharge wire electrodes (7) and precipitation electrodes (6) after the fashion of electrostatic filters are disposed in the intake nozzle system in the vicinity of the floor. The electrodes are supplied with a voltage equivalent to 3...7kV/cm field strength between the electrodes by an electronic high-voltage generator (Figure 1). The dust depositing on the precipitation electrodes (6) is fed by the shortest route (9, 10) into a dust collecting container (12) attached directly to the intake nozzle by a small impeller (19) driven by an electric motor. This type of vacuum cleaner does not need suction tubes or flexible suction hoses. Because of its low power requirement, it can be cordlessly fed from a rechargeable battery (14). ...

In der Hand gehaltener Staubsauger mit abgeschrägter Bodenfläche

Es wird ein in der Hand gehaltener, akkubetriebener Staubsauger beschrieben. Der Staubsauger weist eine Ansaugöffnung und eine Motor-Gebläse-Einheit auf, wobei die Motor-Gebläse-Einheit dazu ausgelegt ist, einen Saugluftstrom zu erzeugen, der sich von der Ansaugöffnung über eine Staubabscheidevorrichtung zur Motor-Gebläse-Einheit erstreckt. Die Staubabscheidevorrichtung ist dazu ausgelegt, über einen Lufteinlassbereich einströmende Luft um eine Rotationsachse in Rotation zu versetzen. Die Staubabscheidevorrichtung ist als bodenseitig geschlossene Staubabscheidevorrichtung ausgebildet, wobei zumindest ein Teil der Bodenfläche als abgeschrägter Teil der Bodenfläche ausgebildet ist, der relativ zu einer Querebene der Rotationsachse schräg verläuft.

In der Hand gehaltener Staubsauger mit bequem zugänglicher Akkuaufnahme

Es wird ein in der Hand gehaltener, akkubetriebener Staubsauger beschrieben. Der Staubsauger weist eine Ansaugöffnung, eine Staubabscheidevorrichtung und eine Motor-Gebläse-Einheit auf, wobei die Motor-Gebläse-Einheit dazu ausgelegt ist, einen Saugluftstrom zu erzeugen, der sich von der Ansaugöffnung über die Staubabscheidevorrichtung zur Motor-Gebläse-Einheit erstreckt. Der Staubsauger weist eine Aufnahme für einen wechselbaren Akku auf. Die Aufnahme ist dazu ausgebildet, dass ein wechselbarer Akku in die Aufnahme in einer Einschieberichtung einschiebbar ist, die in einem Winkel im Bereich von 40° bis 80° zur Vertikalen des Staubsaugers verläuft. Dabei ist die Aufnahme so angeordnet, dass beim vorgesehenen Abstellen des Staubsaugers auf einem horizontalen Untergrund ein Zwischenraum zwischen einer Unterseite eines in die Aufnahme eingeschobenen Akkus und dem horizontalen Untergrund ausgebildet ist.

Handstaubsauger

Elektromotorisch angetriebenes Handgeraet zur Ausfuehrung von mit der Pflege eines Gegenstandes,insbesondere eines Kraftfahrzeuges,verbundenen Arbeitsgaengen

TRAGBARER HANDSTAUBSAUGER.

Intuitiv bedienbarer Handstaubsauger

Es ist vorgesehen, dass der Handstaubsauger (14) mit einem Sensor (36) zur direkten oder indirekten Erkennung von Umgebungsköpern (48) und mit einem Display (50) zur Vermittlung von Informationen über die Umgebungskörper (48) oder den Handstaubsauger (14) ausgestattet ist.

Handgeführter Zyklon-Staubsauger

Die Erfindung betrifft einen handgeführten Zyklon-Staubsauger, aufweisend einen Sauggutbehälter (1) zur Aufnahme von Sauggut, der ein Sauggutbehälter-Halteelement (9) aufweist, einen Gehäusekorpus (2), in dem ein Antriebsaggregat angeordnet ist, das ausgebildet ist, einen Saugstrom zu erzeugen, und der mit dem Sauggutbehälter (1) lösbar verbindbar ist, einen Handgriff (3), der ein Handgriff-Halteelement (10) aufweist, das derart ausgebildet ist, dass es mit dem Sauggutbehälter-Halteelement (9) verhak- und/oder rastbar ist, so dass der Handgriff (3) mit dem Sauggutbehälter (1) lösbar verbindbar ist, und ein Saugrohr (4), das ein Saugrohr-Halteelement (10) aufweist, das derart ausgebildet ist, dass es mit den Sauggutbehälter-Halteelement (9) verhak- und/oder rastbar ist, so dass das Saugrohr (4) mit dem Sauggutbehälter (1) lösbar verbindbar ist.

Upright type vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner arrangement

Vacuum cleaner

VACUUM CLEANERS

... 1379162 Vacuum cleaners SOC DE PARIS ET DU RHONE 10 Jan 1972 [11 Jan 1971] 1039/72 Heading A4F [Also in Division B1] A device for checking the extent of filling of - a dust bag in a vacuum cleaner is situated at the rear end 3 of a unitary casing 2. The device 9 comprises a transparent cylinder 11 part 11a of which is visible through a window 3a in end 3. The cylinder 11 encloses a piston 14, having coloured bands thereon, which is urged towards one end of the cylinder 11 by a spring 15. The other end 12 of the cylinder 11 is in communication with an annular extension 13a of chamber 13 which contains the dust bag. The extension 13a is defined by a partition 16 on the free end of which is mounted the fan and motor assembly. As the dust bag is filled, the pressure in extension 13a reduces thereby moving the piston so as to display a different colour at the window 3a.

A floor tool for a vacuum cleaning appliance

Surface cleaning apparatus with a base

Floor treatment appliance arrangement

Surface cleaning apparatus

Air flow path adjustment in vacuum cleaners

A vacuum cleaner (1) has a removable dust collection bowl 5 through which the air flow passes so as to deposit dirt carried on the air flow. The dust bowl 5 contains a closure member 7 which is slidably displaceable relative the dust bowl 5 so as to simultaneously close a first air inlet 33 into the dust bowl 5 whilst opening a second air flow path 61 to the dust bowl 5 that is remote from the first air flow path 33, and vice versa, preferably to allow a hose connector to be inserted directly into the dust bowl. The closure member 7 comprises a slidable shuttle cassette. The vacuum cleaner may be of the battery powered, hand-held type. In a second invention, a component part of a vacuum cleaner forms part of the air flow path through the vacuum cleaner. The component part has first and second air inlets. A closure member in the form of a shuttle can be slid relative to the component part simultaneously to cover the first air inlet and uncover the second air inlet, and vice versa. In a further ...

Vacuum cleaner with a detachable cyclonic vacuum module

A multi-use vacuum cleaner comprises a foot assembly on which an upright handle is pivotally mounted by means of a module platform whereon both an elongated structural support is rigidly mounted and a portable cleaning module is detachably mounted. The portable cleaning module comprises a module housing in which both a dirt separator is mounted, and a suction conduit is having a first end connected and where the second end has a removable coupling. For creating suction within the suction conduit a motor-driven fan is supported in the module housing at which the dirt laden air is moved through the dirt separator. A working air conduit is at one end connected to the suction nozzle in the foot assembly and in the other end removably connected to the suction conduit removable coupling. The vacuum cleaner may be operated as an upright cleaner, or alternatively, the module can be separated from the base assembly and may be used independently of and at a great distance from the base assembly for ...

Re-circulating vacuum aparatus for cleaning fabric and other non- tensioned surfaces

An air re-circulating vacuum for cleaning loose fabric and other non-tensioned surfaces is disclosed. The vacuum has an air intake and an air exhaust located together inside an air space to create a turbulent flow to pull air and debris through an air flow space as the air flow space is pulled over the surface to be cleaned. The vacuum can be battery powered, or powered by plugging into a standard household current.

Cord reel apparatus

A cord reel apparatus 200 for a vacuum cleaner includes a cord reel 210, a regulation lever 240, and a release lever 220. The cord reel 210 is rotatably disposed in the vacuum cleaner and is resiliently biased to retract a power cord 205. The regulation lever 240 is mounted in the cleaner body 10 to pivot between a first position restricting rotational movement of the cord reel 210, and a second position releasing the restriction. The release lever 220 is mounted in the cleaner body 10 to pivot the regulation lever 240 to the second position, and includes a button 224. The button 224 includes a first push portion 221 and a second push portion 223. The first push portion 221 can be pushed in a vertical direction when the cleaner body 10 is on its rear portion in a canister cleaning mode. The second push portion 223 can be pushed in a vertical direction when the cleaner body 10 is upright in an upright cleaning mode.

Vacuum cleaner

LIGHTERS

... 1462774 Suction cleaners MABUCHI MOTOR KK 13 Nov 1973 [14 Nov 1972 12 Dec 1972] 52714/73 Heading A4F [Also in Division F4] A table lighter comprises a casing a having a heating wire 2 coupled through a switch 10 to an electric cell or cells 9 which also power an electric motor 25 within the casing and driving a fan 33 arranged adjacent a suction opening 34a in the casing whereby crumbs, dust &c. from the table are sucked into a removable dust pan 34 providing the base of the casing. Brushes 35 preferably arranged in a spiral pattern may be provided on the base of the lighter. The cells 9 are preferably rechargeable nickel-cadmium cells, a socket 20 for connection of a charger being provided in the casing. A light bulb 13 operated from switch 19 may be provided.

Wet-dry vacuum cleaner

A wet-dry, hand-held vacuum cleaner comprises a housing 22 which encloses a suction fan/motor unit 28,30 and a canister 24 having a nozzle 44 and a storage chamber 46 for dirt and/or water removably attached to the front end of the housing. A partition 70 comprising hood 68 is provided between canister and housing to deflect liquid entering the canister away from the inlet to the suction fan/motor unit. A flow valve 64 may also be provided at the end of the nozzle where it enters the storage chamber. The motor may be battery driven. A battery charger 40 may be located within handle 26. ...

Hand-held vacuum cleaner

A hand-held vacuum cleaner comprising a dust case having an upward opening and an air-permeable filter wall formed as at least a portion of its structural wall, the dust case being removably fitted in a dust collecting recess formed in the main body of the cleaner, a partitioning member having a suction opening and removably fitted over the opening of the dust case to cover the opening, and a closure pivoted to the cleaner main body and openably closing the opening of the recess except the suction opening of the partitioning member. A paper filter can be held between the dust case and the partitioning member.

Hand held vacuum cleaner with width adjutable nozzle and hose storage

A hand held vacuum cleaner has a main nozzle 2 and a pair of expandable nozzles 3, 3a which can be slid out from a retracted position by pressing an actuating button 19, whereupon the auxiliary nozzles 3, 3a are pushed out by springs 33, 33a. Additionally the main nozzle 2 can be located at he end of a collapsible hose 21 which when retracted is stored inside a housing of the cleaner but can be released to protrude from the front of the cleaner with the nozzle 2 at its distal end.

Vacuum cleaner lint brush attachment

A vacuum cleaner

A hand-held vacuum cleaner comprises a housing having a flap (14, fig 1) on its underside which forms the bottom wall of a dust collection chamber 15. In use, the flap (14, fig 1) can be released to empty the chamber 15 of accumulated dirt and dust. The flap (14, fig 1) acts as a chute to help convey the dust to a suitable disposal receptacle. Also disclosed is a vacuum cleaner that comprises a filter 17 inside the collection chamber 15 that separates dirt and dust from the induced airflow. The filter 17 can be cleaned occasionally by operating a motor 36 which causes rotation of the filter 17 relative to a cleaning member, preferably in the form of a brush 39 disposed in engagement with the exterior of the filter17.

Hand-held vacuum cleaner

Cyclonic separating apparatus

A separating apparatus comprises a first cyclonic separating unit and a second cyclonic separating unit arranged a first axis (Y, fig 3), The second cyclonic separating unit includes a plurality of cyclones 50 grouped into at least a first set 70 arranged about the first axis (Y, fig 3) and a second set 72 arranged about the first axis (Y, fig 3). Each of the cyclones 50 in the first set 70 defines a longitudinal axis (C1, fig 3) and includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and each of the cyclones 50 in the second set 72 defines a longitudinal axis (C2, fig 3), and includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid inlets of the first set 70 are spaced along the axis (Y, fig 3) from the fluid inlets of the second set 72, and wherein the cyclones 50 of the first set 70 are arranged so as to extend about some or all of the cyclones 50 in the second set 72, such that the second set 72 are at least partially nested within the first set 70, wherein the longitudinal axis (C1, fig 3) of each ...

Separating apparatus

A separating apparatus comprises a first cyclonic separating unit and a second cyclonic separating unit arranged a first axis (Y, fig 3), The second cyclonic separating unit includes a plurality of cyclones 50 grouped into at least a first set 70 arranged about the first axis (Y, fig 3) and a second set 72 arranged about the first axis (Y, fig 3). Each of the cyclones 50 in the first set 70 defines a longitudinal axis (C1, fig 3) and includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and each of the cyclones 50 in the second set 72 defines a longitudinal axis (C2, fig 3), and includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid inlets of the first set 70 are spaced along the axis (Y, fig 3) from the fluid inlets of the second set 72, and wherein the cyclones 50 of the first set 70 are arranged so as to extend about some or all of the cyclones 50 in the second set 72, such that the second set 72 are at least partially nested within the first set 70, wherein the longitudinal axis (C1, fig 3) of each ...

Cleaning appliance

Cleaning appliance

A cleaning appliance comprises a main body (4, fig 1) and a separating apparatus (12, fig 1) including a dirt collector 24 having a base 26 that is openable to allow the dirt collector 24 to be emptied. The cleaning appliance includes an actuator 98 that is operable sequentially such that, during a first operation, the actuator 98 causes the base 26 to be opened and, during a second operation, the actuator 98 causes the dirt collector 24 to disengage from the separating apparatus (12, fig 1). A single actuator 98 is therefore used for two functions: firstly to open the dirt collector 24 for emptying purposes and, secondly, to disengage the dirt collector 24 from the separating apparatus (12, fig 1) for cleaning purposes. Such an arrangement is space efficient and intuitive for the user. The base 26 of the dirt collector 24 may be openable when the separating apparatus (12, fig 1) is coupled to the main body (4, fig 1) or alternatively the base 26 is only openable when the separating apparatus ...

Compressor flow path

A compressor assembly 1 comprises a compressor, a housing, and a vibration isolation mount 4, 5 located there between. The compressor comprises a first inlet, a first outlet located downstream of the first inlet, a second inlet located downstream of the first outlet, and a second outlet located downstream of the second inlet. The vibration isolation mount creates a restriction between the compressor and housing such that fluid exiting the first outlet re-enters the compressor via the second inlet. An impeller may be located between the first inlet and first outlet. Fluid flowing between the second inlet and second outlet may cool components of a motor which drives the impeller. The components may be electrical windings or a power switch. The mount may create first and second seals between the compressor and housing, the first seal being between the first inlet and first outlet, and the second seal being between the second inlet and second outlet.

Cleaning apparatus

Cleaning implement for a vacuum cleaner and cleaning apparatus

A cleaning implement (8, 10, fig 1) comprises a connector 22 for connecting the cleaning implement (8, 10, fig 1) to a vacuum cleaner (4, fig 1) such that the cleaning implement (8, 10, fig 1) is in fluid communication with the vacuum cleaner (4, fig 1). The connector 22 comprises an engagement portion 38 and a catch 44 pivotally connected to the engagement portion 38 such that the catch 44 has a pivot axis (X, fig 4), the catch 44 comprises a pressing portion 52 spaced from the pivot axis (X, fig 4) and a latching element 50 arranged on a portion of the catch 44 extending from the pivot axis (X, fig 4) to the pressing portion 52. The catch 44 is arranged such that pressing on the pressing portion 52 pivots the catch 44 from a first configuration in which the latching element 50 is in an engagement position for preventing disengagement of the connector 22 from the vacuum cleaner 4, to a second configuration in which the latching element 50 is in a disengagement position in which the connector ...

Suction cleaners

A suction cleaner e.g. of the upright type has a rigid housing (14) provided with a pocket (24) which receives an auxiliary cleansing appliance (22) such as a small hand-held suction cleaner. ...

A device for functioning as a suction cleaner, a drier and a steam iron

A combined vacuum cleaner and steam iron (10) comprising a housing having a substantially flat bottom, which housing (12) being provided with a chamber (121) for containing water and another chamber (15) for collecting dust, a heating device (14) mounted in the water chamber by which steam is generated and thus discharged through a passage (124) out of the water chamber, means (161) for connecting various suction tubes, which means being formed integrally with the housing, a casing (13) connected with the housing (12), in which casing (12) a motor (18) and a fan (17) are provided for generating a suction force which is operable to introduce the dust through the suction tube into the dust chamber (15).

Rechargeable battery vacuum cleaner

A rechargeable vacuum cleaner has a housing having a front portion with an intake nozzle therein, a body portion and a handle portion, with the body portion mounting a motor fan suction unit and a filter and having outlet apertures therein for air from the motor fan suction unit. The handle portion provides means for holding the rechargeable vacuum cleaner, houses the rechargeable battery and incorporates a socket whereby the battery can be connected to charging means. The filter arrangement comprises a disc of flexible filter material sandwiched between two annular members, one of which defines a grid framework over which the disc of flexible filter material is stretched when said one of the members is telescopically received within the other of the members with the filter material located therebetween.

Cleaning appliance

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus including: a housing supporting: a suction source including a motor with an axle having an axis (A) which rotates a fan; a dirt collection chamber having an elongate axis (B); and a battery for providing power to operate the suction source, wherein the battery has an elongate axis (C); wherein the axis (A) of the motor axle and the elongate axis (B) of the dirt collection chamber extend transversely with respect to the elongate axis (C) of the battery.

Vacuum cleaner

Dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner

A dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner comprises a chamber 36 having an inlet 37 through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet 38 through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber 36. A disc 40 located at the outlet 38 rotates about a rotational axis (48, fig 3) and comprises holes through which the cleansed fluid passes. The inlet 37 is defined by an end of an inlet duct 21 and at least a portion of the inlet duct 21 comprising the inlet 37 extends within the chamber 36 along an axis 49 that intersects the disc 40 and is non-coincident to the rotational axis (48, fig 3).

Vacuum cleaner

A battery pack 30 for a vacuum cleaner comprises a plurality of cells (34, fig 3) arranged in a generally planar array, a first projection 50 extending along an axis 54 which is generally normal to the plane of the array, the first projection comprising at least one electrical terminal 70, and a second projection 52 extending along an axis 56 which is generally parallel to the axis of the first projection. The second projection has an axial length at least 10% of the axial length of the first projection, preferably at least 30% and less than 70%. The second projection may include a charging port 86. A vacuum cleaner (2, figs 1 & 7), preferably of the handheld or ‘stick’ type, comprising the battery pack is also described. Preferably, the battery pack and vacuum cleaner include a manually operated releasable latch mechanism for securing the battery pack to the vacuum cleaner.

Vacuum appliance floor tool control arrangement

A floor tool 8, suitable for a vacuum cleaning appliance (2, Fig 1) with a suction nozzle assembly 26 comprising a support member 28 with a carrier plate and a floor engaging pad. At least one suction nozzle 30, 32 is in fluid communication with a conduit and air manifold 34 on the upper surface of support member 28. An upper connection part 42 is connected to neck 24, having pivotal axis shown by points A and B, and is thereby able to control tool 8 (see Figs 7a and 8a). Neck 28 comprises a first neck portion 46 with rectilinear extension 50 defining opening 52 through which flexible hose 40 extends, and a second neck portion 48 with two parallel forks 54, journaled in extension 50 and able to swing left or right about axis. The arrangement allows for at least one of the suction nozzles 30, 32 to float relative to neck 24.

Surface cleaning apparatus

An upright surface cleaning apparatus with a portable surface cleaning unit wherein a lock which secures the portable surface cleaning unit in position is automatically moved to the unlocked position when an upper portion is moved to the floor cleaning position.

Floor treatment appliance arrangement

Vacuum duster

Dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner

A dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner comprises a chamber 36 having an inlet 37 through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet 38 through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber 36. A disc 40 located at the outlet 38 rotates about a rotational axis 48 and comprises holes through which the cleansed fluid passes. A wall 32 of the chamber 36 is moveable between an open position and a closed position, and the inlet 37 is defined by an end of an inlet duct 21 attached to and moveable with the wall 32.

A cleaning appliance

A cleaning appliance comprises a dirt separator (2, fig 1) for separating dirt from an airflow and a main body 3. The dirt separator (2, fig 1) includes a bin 20 for collecting dirt separated from the airflow and the main body 3 has a runner portion 28 extending alongside a side wall of the bin 20, wherein the bin 20 is slidable along the runner portion 28 between an operational position and an extended position. A release catch 40 releasably engages with a formation on the runner portion 28 to prevent the bin 20 from being separated from the cleaning appliance and wherein the release catch 40 is positioned on the side wall of the bin 20 such that it is hidden by the runner portion 28 of the main body 3 unless the bin 20 is in the extended position. The catch 40 is preferably pivotably fixed to the side wall of the bin 20. The bin 20 is completely removable from the main body 3 but operating the release catch 40.

A filter assembly

Filter assembly 1 comprising a filter housing 2, first filter 3 and second filter 4 wherein the first filter 3 is a pre-motor filter and the second filter 4 is a post-motor filter and the filters 3, 4 are fixed to the housing 2 and are annular about a shared axis A, the flow direction for the first filter being opposite to the flow direction of the second filter. The cross sectional shape of one or both of the filters may be circular, elliptical or obround. The filters may be adjacent along the axis. The housing may comprise an exposed portion and an enclosed portion. The exposed portion may comprise a frame 5 extending from the enclosed portion, the first filter positioned around the frame. The first filter may comprise a layered filter medium, the second filter may comprise a pleated filter. The housing may comprise an annular seal (8, fig. 2) between the filters. A product may comprise the assembly and a motor, where the assembly overlaps with the motor along the axis.

REMOTE SWITCH ACTUATOR

DUST DRAWER FOR HAND CLEANER

VACUUM CLEANER

Motor mount

A mount 100 for an electric motor comprises a sleeve 112 for receiving a motor, the sleeve 112 including an annular seal 140a, 140b extending around the sleeve 112 and a recess 170 extending around the circumference of the sleeve 112. The sleeve 112 has a first end and a second end and the recess 170 may be disposed adjacent the first end of the sleeve 112. The annular seal 140a may be disposed at the first end and the recess 170 next to the annular seal 140a. The first end may be a downstream end of the mount 100. The recess 170 extends circumferentially around sleeve, and it may be provided on a radially outer surface of the sleeve 112. The recess 170 may comprise first and second radial surfaces (174, 176, fig.5a) which are spaced apart when in an uncompressed state and pressed together when in a compressed state. The mount may be used in a hair care appliance.

WET & DRY VACUUM CLEANER

Handheld cleaning appliance

A dirt separator

A dirt separator comprises a separating chamber 20 defined by an outer wall 21, the separating chamber 20 having a longitudinal axis X, an air inlet 6 into the separating chamber 20 and a shroud 22 comprising a screen 23 through which air is able to flow out of the separation chamber 20. The shroud 22 further comprises a shroud skirt 24 extending about one end of the shroud 22, the shroud skirt 24 being fixed to the rest of the shroud 22 at a fixed edge 26 and has a free edge 27. The skirt shroud 24 is formed of a deformable material, such as rubber and comprises a plurality of ribs 28 formed on a surface of the skirt 24. The ribs 28 are preferably spaced evenly around the circumference of the skirt 24 and extend from the fixed edge 26 towards the free edge 27. The skirt 24 may also be pleated with each pleat 29 positioned between two consecutive ribs 28. A wiper 25 may be present that cleans the skirt 24.

A cleaning appliance

A cleaning appliance comprising a dirt separator 2 for separating dirt from an airflow, the dirt separator 2 including a bin 20 for collecting dirt separated from the airflow, the bin 20 having a bin lid 9 that has a closed configuration in which the dirt is retained in the bin 20 and an open configuration for the removal of dirt from the bin 20. The cleaning appliance further comprises an inlet 6, the inlet 6 extending through an opening in the bin lid 9, the inlet 6 comprising an attachment interface. The cleaning appliance further includes an interlock mechanism 35, to prevent the bin lid 9 from being opened when an attachment 40, 50 is connected to the attachment interface. The attachment interface preferably comprises a formation (60, fig 4) which may be a protrusion that engages with a catch 42, 52 provided on the attachment 40, 50. The protrusion may extend radially inwards from the opening in the bin lid 9 so that it forms an abutment surface for abutting with a corresponding abutment ...

A cleaning appliance

A filter assembly

Vacuum cleaner with filter assembly 1 comprising a filter housing 2, first filter 3 and second filter 4 wherein the first filter is a pre-motor filter and the second filter is a post-motor filter and the filters are fixed to the housing and are annular about a shared axis A, the assembly overlaps with the motor in a direction along the common axis and is positioned around the motor so the first filter is positioned around an inlet to the motor and the second filter around an outlet of the motor, the motor is housed in a cylindrical motor bucket and the assembly is removable from the vacuum cleaner by sliding it over the motor bucket along the common axis. The cross sectional shape of one of the filters may be circular, elliptical or obround. The filters may be adjacent along the axis. The housing may comprise an exposed portion and an enclosed portion. The exposed portion may comprise a frame 5 extending from the enclosed portion, the first filter positioned around the frame. The enclosed ...

Vacuum cleaner

Dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner

Improvements in or relating to housings for enclosing and mounting rotating parts

... 749,165. Joint-making packing. SCHEID, A. M., and SCHEID, E. M., [trading as VORWERK & CO.]. July 21, 1954 [July 29, 1953], No. 21274/54 Class 122(3) [Also in Group XXVIII] In a housing for enclosing rotating parts, such as the motor 5 and impeller 6 of a vacuum cleaner, and formed by two parts 7, 8 connected, on a plane transverse to the axis of rotation of the rotating parts. by a spigoted joint packed by a rubber sealing ring 12, the ring is accommodated in the space provided by two annular grooves 13, 14 one in each of the opposed joint faces, offset from one another at least in respect to their inner edges. The outer diameters of the grooves are the same but the inner diameter of groove 14 is greater than that of groove 13 so that when the parts 7 and 8 are pressed together the sealing ring 12, which may be tubular or of cellular rubber, is deformed to the shape shown at the left-hand side of the Figure. The parts 7 and 8 are radially aligned by the spigot 9 and axially located by ...

Surface cleaning apparatus, cyclonic air treatment member and surface cleaning apparatus including the same

A dock for a handheld product

A dock or storage stand 1 for a handheld product such as a vacuum cleaner comprises a docking unit 2 and a base 4, the docking unit 2 and the base 4 being separable, wherein in a first configuration (fig 6D) the docking unit 4 is connected directly to the base 4 and in a second configuration (fig 6C) the docking unit 2 is connected to a body 3 and the body 3 is connected to the base 4. The body 3 preferably comprises a removable case 33 for holding accessories and the docking unit 2 may include an electrical connector 29 for providing a power supply to enable recharging. At least one of the docking unit 2 and the body 3 comprise connectors 27 to which accessories can be attached. The dock 1 can be for a stick vacuum cleaner. In use, in the first configuration the dock 1 can be positioned on a table for example, whereas in the second position the dock 1 can be floor-standing.

Dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow path from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with a cyclone (21160n, fig 46m) and a motor and fan assembly in the air flow path. The cyclone includes a first cyclone air inlet 21180n1 having a first outlet port 21538n1, a second cyclone air inlet 21180n2 having a second outlet port 21538n2, a cyclone air outlet and a cyclone axis of rotation (21484n, fig 46m) centrally located in the cyclone and extending between a first end of the cyclone and a second end of the cyclone, the first end of the cyclone having a cyclone first end wall and the cyclone second end having a cyclone second end wall. the air flow path includes a header 21158n upstream from the first cyclone air inlet and the second cyclone air inlet, the header being axially aligned with the cyclone axis of rotation. Other surface cleaning apparatus arrangements are also claimed.

PORTABLE VACUUM CLEANER

STAUBSAUGER

FILTER ARRANGEMENT FOR A VACUUM CLEANER AND VACUUM CLEANER WITH SUCH AN FILTER ARRANGEMENT

DEVICE FOR THE ADMISSION OF DIRT

MOTOR DRIVE DEVICE

IN THE HAND ATTITUDE CLEANING DEVICE

WET/CDRYING DEAF AUGER.

DUST AUGUST EQUIPMENT WITH A TELESCOPIC EQUIPMENT HANDLE

BATTERY POWERED VACUUM CLEANER WITH SEVERAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

HANDSTAUBSAUGER

CLEANING BROOM

Cleaner

The present cleaner comprises: a cleaner body; a first body formed to have a spherical shape; and a second body arranged to protrude from a front of the first body, wherein the second body protrudes such that the width of a second point positioned at the front of a first point thereof is smaller than the width of the first point. This configuration can improve movement efficiency of the body, and enables the cleaner to restore its stability by itself during a lateral turning thereof.

Vacuum cleaning device with foldable wand to provide storage configuration

Vacuum cleaning devices include foldable wands to provide a storage configuration and/or facilitate use. A vacuum cleaning device includes a wand having a first end coupled to a vacuum unit and a second end coupled to a vacuum head or surface cleaning head. The wand defines an air passage allowing air to pass from the surface cleaning head to the vacuum unit and includes a flexible air passage along at least a portion of the wand. The wand also includes a plurality of segments pivotably connected together such that the wand is foldable about 180° in a forward direction until the vacuum unit is positioned proximate a top of the surface cleaning head, thereby providing a storage configuration.

CLEANING APPARATUS

Abstract A cleaner includes: a suction motor that generates suction force; a dust separation unit that separates dust from air suctioned by the suction force; a motor housing that surrounds the suction motor; a flow guide that surrounds the outer side of the motor housing and guides air discharged from the dust separation unit to the suction motor; and a body that surrounds the flow guide and guides air discharged from the suction motor together with the flow guide.

Vacuum

A vacuum according to the present invention comprises: a suction unit for guiding air and dust; a main body provided with a first cyclone unit for separating the air and dust sucked in through the suction unit, and a second cyclone unit for separating dust from the air discharged from the first cyclone unit; and a guide unit for partitioning, inside the main body, a first dust storage unit for storing dust separated from the first cyclone unit, and a second dust storage unit for storing dust separated from the second cyclone unit, wherein the guide unit is detachably attached to the main body, and when the guide unit is separated therefrom, a dust discharge unit of the second cyclone unit is exposed to the outside.

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus including: a housing supporting: a suction source including a motor with an axle having an axis (A) which rotates a fan; a dirt collection chamber having an elongate axis (B); and a battery for providing power to operate the suction source, wherein the battery has an elongate axis (C); wherein the axis (A) of the motor axle and the elongate axis (B) of the dirt collection chamber extend transversely with respect to the elongate axis (C) of the battery.

CLEANING APPARATUS

Abstract A cleaner comprising a main body comprising; a suction motor that generates suction force; a dust separation unit that separates dust from air suctioned by the suction force; a motor housing that surrounds the suction motor; a pre-filter to receive the air from the dust separation unit, the pre-filter surrounding the motor housing; a flow guide that surrounds an outer side of the motor housing and guides air discharged from the dust separation unit to the suction motor; and a body that surrounds the flow guide and guides air discharged from the suction motor together with the flow guide a filter unit detachably coupled to the main body; wherein the suction motor is positioned between the impeller and the dust separation unit; and wherein, when the filter unit is mounted to the main body, the pre-filter is pressed to prevent movement of the pre-filter. Fig.1 2 ...

CLEANING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a method of operating a cleaner. In one aspect, the method includes providing a cleaner having a suction inlet for receiving air containing dust; a suction motor to generate suction force for suctioning air through the suction inlet; and a dust separation unit to separate dust from air flowing inside through the suction inlet. The dust separation unit includes a first cyclone unit and a second cyclone unit that is configured to separate dust from air received from the first cyclone unit. The cleaner also includes a PCB for controlling the suction motor, the printed circuit board (PCB) being located between the impeller and the second cyclone unit; a dust container to store dust separated by the dust separation unit; a battery that supplies power to the suction motor; a handle; and air exits that are disposed over the suction motor to discharge air that has passed the suction motor. Suction air passes to the suction inlet via the dust separation unit passing ...

CLEANING APPARATUS

Abstract A cleaner comprising a dust separation unit to separate dust from air; a suction motor and an impeller to generate suction force through the dust separation unit; a motor housing that surrounds the suction motor; a flow guide that surrounds an outer side of the motor housing to define a first air passage that guides air discharged from the dust separation unit to the suction motor; a body that surrounds the flow guide to define a second air passage, the body guiding air discharged from the suction motor together with the flow guide; and wherein the suction motor is positioned between the impeller and the dust separation unit.

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus (10) includes a housing (16) supporting a suction source and a dirt collection container (18). The surface cleaning apparatus (10) includes further a cyclonic separation device for separating dirt from the airflow passing through the apparatus and a ducting member (70) having an inlet in communication with an outlet from the cyclonic separation device and an outlet in communication with a passage leading to the suction source.

CLEANING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a cleaner. In one aspect, the cleaner includes a suction inlet for receiving air containing dust; a suction motor and an impeller to generate suction force for suctioning air through the suction inlet; a dust separation unit to separate dust from air flowing inside through the suction inlet; a dust container to store dust separated by the dust separation unit; a battery to supply power to the suction motor; a handle; and air exits that are disposed over the suction motor to discharge air that has passed the suction motor. The suction motor is positioned between the impeller and the dust separation unit.

Cleaner

Disclosed is a cleaner comprising: a handle unit that includes a printed circuit board (PCB) unit; a battery configured to detachably couple to the handle unit and configured, based on the battery being coupled to the handle unit, to be electrically connected to the PCB unit; a main body that is configured to be coupled to the handle unit, the main body including a power receiving component that is configured to receive power from the battery; and a handle terminal that is disposed in the handle unit and configured to be electrically connected to the PCB unit. The main body includes a main body terminal that is configured, based on the handle unit being couple to the main body, to couple to the handle terminal, the main body terminal being electrically coupled to the power receiving component through wires.

Surface cleaning apparatus with different cleaning configurations

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a floor cleaning unit having a surface cleaning head, an upright section having a handle, a cleaning unit removably mounted to the handle and an air flow conduit forming part of an air flow path from the surface cleaning head to the cleaning unit, wherein the flexible air flow conduit comprises a portable portion removably mounted to the surface cleaning apparatus and a rigid extension wand. Reconfiguring the surface cleaning apparatus components permits the use of the surface cleaning apparatus in various operating modes such as a first upright operating mode wherein the surface cleaning apparatus is operable with the cleaning unit mounted to the handle, and a second operating mode wherein the cleaning unit is carried by a user and is operable when removed from the handle.

Hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner

A hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner includes a housing. A suction generator, a dirt collection vessel, a suction inlet and a wand connector are all carried on the housing. A nose tool is connected to the wand connector. The wand connector is connected to the nose tool for hand held vacuum cleaning applications and alternatively it is connected to a wand assembly for stick vacuum cleaning applications.

Upright type vacuum cleaner

The present invention relates to an upright type vacuum cleaner including a body having a changeable angle of disposition with respect to an objective surface to be cleaned, a suction nozzle coupled to the body to be movable along the objective surface to be cleaned, a supporting assembly provided under the body to seat the body thereon for supporting a load of the body and guiding movement of the body with respect to the objective surface to be cleaned, and a holding unit rotatably provided to the supporting assembly so as to be brought into contact with the body selectively for limiting rotation of the body to hold the body.

Evacuation station system

A cleaning system includes a robotic cleaner and an evacuation station. The robotic cleaner can dock with the evacuation station to have debris evacuated by the evacuation station. The robotic cleaner includes a bin to store debris, and the bin includes a port door through which the debris can be evacuated into the evacuation station. The evacuation station includes a vacuum motor to evacuate the bin of the robotic cleaner.

Hand-holdable vacuum cleaner

A hand-holdable vacuum cleaner comprising: a motor coupled to a fan for generating air flow; a battery pack housing at least one rechargeable cell for powering the motor; a body with a handle; a dirty air duct with a dirty air inlet; and a dirt separating means located in a path of the air flow generated by the fan, wherein the dirt separating means comprises: a hollow substantially cylindrical dirt container with a longitudinal central axis arranged transverse the body; and an air inlet port to the dirt container, wherein the air inlet port is in communication with the dirty air duct, wherein the dirt container is rotatingly connected to the body to pivot, with the battery pack, about the central axis between a folded position and an extended position diametrically opposed to the folded position.

APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION OF GARDEN WASTE

An apparatus for collection of garden waste wherein the apparatus has a vacuuming mode of operation and a dirty fan operation in the vacuuming mode of operation thereof, the apparatus comprising: a hand-holdable unit comprising a motor with an output shaft coupled to an impeller for generation of air flow; a volute enclosing the impeller for direction of air flow from an axial air inlet of the volute past the impeller to a tangential air outlet of the volute; a vacuum tube for conducting dirty air flow to the air inlet of the volute in the vacuuming mode of operation; and a cyclonic separation arrangement for receiving dirty air flow from the air outlet of the volute and separating garden waste from said dirty air flow in the vacuuming mode of operation. A blowervac comprising the apparatus for collection of garden waste. 1. An apparatus for collection of garden waste (W) wherein the apparatus has a vacuuming mode of operation , the apparatus comprising:a hand-holdable unit comprising a motor with an output shaft coupled to an impeller for generation of air flow;a volute enclosing the impeller for direction of air flow from an axial air inlet of the volute past the impeller to a tangential air outlet of the volute;a vacuum tube for conducting dirty air flow to the air inlet of the volute in the vacuuming mode of operation; anda cyclonic separation arrangement for receiving dirty air flow from the air outlet of the volute, separating garden waste from said dirty air flow in the vacuuming mode of operation and expelling cleaned air flow.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the means for collecting garden waste comprises:a discharge nozzle through an opposite longitudinal end of the cyclone body; anda collection chamber arranged to collect garden waste (W) from the discharge nozzle.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the discharge nozzle defines a plane inclined with respect to the central axis of the cyclone body.5. The apparatus as claimed in ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner comprising a main body and a separating apparatus associated with the main body, wherein the main body includes a suction generator for drawing air into the separating apparatus and a handle arrangement including a trigger member for activating the suction generator. The trigger member is resiliently biased into a first position in which the suction generator does not operate, and is movable into a second position to activate the suction generator, wherein, when in the first position, a contact surface of the trigger member is spaced away from an adjacent surface of the handle arrangement and, when in the activated position, the contact face of the trigger member is substantially flush with the adjacent surface of the handle arrangement. The invention also relates for a handle arrangement for such a vacuum cleaner. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising a main body and a separating apparatus associated with the main body , wherein the main body includes a suction generator for drawing air into the separating apparatus and a handle arrangement including a trigger member for activating the suction generator , the trigger member being resiliently biased into a first position in which the suction generator does not operate , and is movable into a second position to activate the suction generator wherein , in the first position , a contact surface of the trigger member is spaced away from an adjacent surface of the handle arrangement and , in the second position , the contact face of the trigger member is substantially flush with the adjacent surface of the handle arrangement.2. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the trigger member is supported on a pivot in the interior of the handle arrangement.3. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the trigger member is biased into the first position by way of a spring element which exerts a predetermined activation force on the trigger member.4. The vacuum cleaner of claim 3 , wherein the spring element is a ...

Vacuum Cleaner with Retractable Auxiliary Suction Hose

An upright vacuum cleaner ( 1 ) comprises a main body ( 2 ) having arranged therein a suction chamber ( 3 ), a fan unit ( 4 ), a first suction duct ( 5 ), a second suction duct ( 6 ) and a valve arrangement ( 7 ) operable to establish communication between each of the first and second suction ducts and the suction chamber. A floor nozzle arrangement ( 8 ) is provided at a first end ( 9 ) of the main body and in communication with said first suction duct. An auxiliary nozzle ( 10 ) for above-floor cleaning is provided, and an extensible and/or collapsible suction hose ( 12 ) connects the auxiliary nozzle to said second suction duct. The cleaner ( 1 ) has handle means ( 11 ) comprising an elongated recess ( 13 ) adapted to contain the greater part of the suction hose. The recess ( 13 ) may be open at one end or may be shaped as an open groove.

Surface Cleaning Apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and includes a suction motor. The surface cleaning apparatus may be battery powered and/or may have a power requirement of 200 Watts or less. A cyclone chamber is provided in the air flow path and has an air outlet which is covered by a screen. In one embodiment, there is an absence of a vortex finder. In another embodiment, a vortex finder that extends into the cyclone chamber less than the height of the cyclone inlet and optionally less than the height of the cyclone inlet may be provided.

PORTABLE CLEANER PROVIDED WITH EXHAUST REGULATING UNIT

A portable cleaner includes: a housing; a motor; a fan; a dust filter; and an exhaust regulating unit. The housing is formed with an intake port, an exhaust port, and a blower port. The housing defines an air passage providing a communication between the intake port, the exhaust port, and the blower port. The fan is disposed in the air passage and rotationally driven by the motor. The fan is configured to draw air into the air passage through the intake port and to exhaust the air from the air passage through at least one of the exhaust port and the blower port while rotating. The dust filter is disposed in the air passage at a position between the intake port and the fan. The exhaust regulating unit is provided at the housing and configured to regulate an amount of the air exhausted from the air passage through the blower port. 1. A portable cleaner comprising:a housing formed with an intake port, an exhaust port, and a blower port, the housing defining an air passage providing a communication between the intake port, the exhaust port, and the blower port;a motor accommodated in the housing;a fan disposed in the air passage and configured to be rotationally driven by the motor, the fan being configured to draw air into the air passage through the intake port and to exhaust the air from the air passage through at least one of the exhaust port and the blower port while rotating;a dust filter disposed in the air passage at a position between the intake port and the fan; andan exhaust regulating unit provided at the housing and configured to regulate an amount of the air exhausted from the air passage through the blower port.2. The portable cleaner as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the housing has a shape elongated in a longitudinal direction claim 1 , both the intake port and the blower port are disposed at one end portion of the housing in the longitudinal direction.3. The portable cleaner as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the intake port and the blower port are ...

SUCTION OR BLOWER DEVICE

The present invention relates to a suction or blower device, comprising a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, a motor accommodated in the housing, a fan driven by the motor, and a plurality of blowing accessories adapted to be connected to the air outlet respectively when the suction or blower device works. These different blowing accessories can perform various cleaning functions, thus meeting the cleaning demands in different places or in a specific area. 1. A suction or blower device , comprising a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet , a motor accommodated in the housing , a fan driven by the motor , and a plurality of blowing accessories adapted to be connected to the air outlet respectively.2. The suction or blower device according to claim 1 , wherein the blowing accessories comprises at least three in a group of a blower tube extending longitudinally claim 1 , an elbow brush having a blower nozzle with bristles and the blower nozzle being angular to the air outlet claim 1 , a flat brush having a narrow outlet extending perpendicularly to the air outlet claim 1 , and a gutter cleaning pipe having a straight pipe and an elbow pipe connected to the straight pipe.3. The suction or blower device according to claim 2 , wherein the blower tube having a blowing opening claim 2 , a ratio of a sectional area of the air outlet to a sectional area of the blowing opening is between 4˜500.4. The suction or blower device according to claim 3 , wherein the blower tube comprises a short tube with a blowing opening claim 3 , a ratio of a sectional area of the air outlet to a sectional area of the blowing opening is between 4˜20 claim 3 , the short tube having a length no more than 200 mm.5. The suction or blower device according to claim 4 , wherein the short tube having a big end and a small end claim 4 , the blowing opening is formed on the small end claim 4 , the big end is adapted to be connected to the air outlet directly.6. The suction or blower ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage having a cyclone chamber and a handle wherein the fluid flow motor is positioned above the upper end of the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on the horizontal surface. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage having first and second spaced apart ends and comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having first and second spaced apart ends, a dirty fluid inlet located at a front end of the hand vacuum cleaner and a clean fluid outlet, wherein the first end of the cyclone chamber is positioned above the second end of the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface;c) a handle; and,d) a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet, the wand having a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head wherein the fluid flow motor is positioned above the first end of the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on the horizontal surface.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an end of the handle is mounted to the hand vacuum cleaner at a position adjacent an upper end of the first cyclonic cleaning stage.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirty fluid inlet defines a passage extending along a passage axis claim 1 , wherein the passage axis intersects the handle.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the hand vacuum cleaner has a lower dirt collection region claim 2 , the cyclone chamber of the first cyclonic cleaning stage extends above the dirt collection region and the end of the handle is an upper end of the handle.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the first cyclonic cleaning stage comprises a dirt collection region that has a pivotally openable bottom.6. The hand vacuum ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage. Fluid exiting the wand travels directly into the dirty fluid inlet and, from the dirty fluid inlet, directly into the cyclone chamber. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage having first and second spaced apart ends and comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having first and second spaced apart ends, a dirty fluid inlet located at a front end of the hand vacuum cleaner and a clean fluid outlet, the dirty fluid inlet defining a passage extending along a passage axis that intersects the clean fluid outlet;c) a handle comprising a handle portion that extends upwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface wherein the handle portion is positioned rearward of the first cyclonic cleaning stage whereby a portion of the cyclone chamber is positioned between the dirty fluid inlet and the handle portion; and,d) a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet, the wand having a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning headwhereby fluid exiting the wand travels directly into the dirty fluid inlet and from the dirty fluid inlet directly into the cyclone chamber.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an end of the handle is mounted to the hand vacuum cleaner at a position adjacent an upper end of the first cyclonic cleaning stage.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the passage axis intersects the handle.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the hand vacuum cleaner has a lower dirt collection region claim 2 , the cyclone chamber of the first cyclonic cleaning stage extends above the dirt collection region and the end of the handle is an upper end of the handle.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the first cyclonic cleaning stage ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage having a dirt collection region. The dirt collection region has a bottom that is openable when the wand is mounted to the dirty fluid inlet. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a dirt collection region, the first cyclonic cleaning stage having first and second spaced apart ends, a dirty fluid inlet located at a front end of the hand vacuum cleaner and a clean fluid outlet; and,c) a handle; and,d) a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet, the wand having a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head,wherein the dirt collection region has a bottom that is openable when the wand is mounted to the dirty fluid inlet.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the bottom of the dirt collection region is pivotally openable.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the bottom is openable when the dirt collection region is attached to the main body.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the fluid flow motor and the handle are positioned rearward of the bottom.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirt collection region comprises a lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirt collection region comprises a lower surface that is flat.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the hand vacuum cleaner further comprises a housing positioned rearward of the first cyclonic cleaning stage and the housing has a lower surface that is flat.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirt collection region comprises a lower surface that is flat claim 1 , the hand vacuum cleaner further comprises a housing positioned rearward of the first cyclonic cleaning stage and the housing and the dirt collection region comprise a stand for the ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage and the fluid flow motor is displaced vertically with respect to dirty fluid inlet. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having first and second spaced apart ends, a dirty fluid inlet, a clean fluid outlet and a first longitudinal axis, the dirty fluid inlet defines a passage extending along a passage axis that intersects the first longitudinal axis;c) a handle comprising a portion that extends upwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface; and,d) a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet, the wand having a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning headwherein the fluid flow motor is displaced from the passage axis in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the first end of the cyclone chamber is positioned above the second end of the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface claim 1 , and the fluid flow motor is positioned above the first end of the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on the horizontal surface.3. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage having first and second spaced apart ends and comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having first and second spaced apart ends, a dirty fluid inlet and a clean fluid outlet, wherein the first end of the cyclone chamber is positioned above the second end of the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface; and,c) a handle comprising a portion that extends upwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage and the passage defined by the dirty fluid inlet is parallel to the axis of the fluid flow motor. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage having first and second spaced apart ends and comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having first and second spaced apart ends, a dirty fluid inlet and a clean fluid outlet, wherein the cyclone chamber extends longitudinally along a first longitudinal axis, the fluid flow motor extends transverse to the first longitudinal axis and has a transversely extending fluid flow motor axis, and the dirty fluid inlet defines a passage extending along a passage axis that intersects the first longitudinal axis;c) a handle; and,d) a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet, the wand having a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head,wherein the passage axis is parallel to the fluid flow motor axis.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an end of the handle is mounted to the hand vacuum cleaner at a position adjacent an upper end of the first cyclonic cleaning stage.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirty fluid inlet defines a passage extending along a passage axis claim 1 , wherein the passage axis intersects the handle.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the hand vacuum cleaner has a lower dirt collection region claim 2 , the cyclone chamber of the first cyclonic cleaning stage extends above the dirt collection region and the end of the handle is an upper end of the handle.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the first cyclonic cleaning stage comprises a dirt collection region that has a pivotally openable bottom.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the bottom is openable when the dirt collection region ...

Surface cleaning apparatus

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage. The dirty fluid inlet has a passage with a passage axis and the cyclonic cleaning stage has a longitudinal axis. The fluid flow motor is displaced from the passage axis in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage and a handle wherein the handle has a handle portion that extends upwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface. The handle portion is positioned rearward of the first cyclonic cleaning stage whereby a portion of the cyclone chamber is positioned between the dirty fluid inlet and the handle portion. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage having first and second spaced apart ends and comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having first and second spaced apart ends, a dirty fluid inlet located at a front end of the hand vacuum cleaner and a clean fluid outlet;c) a handle comprising a handle portion that extends upwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface wherein the handle portion is positioned rearward of the first cyclonic cleaning stage whereby a portion of the cyclone chamber is positioned between the dirty fluid inlet and the handle portion; and,d) a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet, the wand having a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein an end of the handle is mounted to the hand vacuum cleaner at a position adjacent an upper end of the first cyclonic cleaning stage.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirty fluid inlet defines a passage extending along a passage axis claim 1 , wherein the passage axis intersects the handle.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the hand vacuum cleaner has a lower dirt collection region claim 2 , the cyclone chamber of the first cyclonic cleaning stage extends above the dirt collection region and the end of the handle is an upper end of the handle.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has two cyclonic cleaning stages and a handle. In one embodiment, the handle has an upper end that is located that is located exterior to the second cyclonic stage and at a height intermediate the first and second spaced apart ends of the second cyclonic cleaning stage and a handle portion that extends upwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface. In another embodiment, the fluid flow motor and the handle are positioned rearward of the central axes of the first and second cyclonic cleaning stages. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a main body comprising a fluid flow motor;b) a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a cyclone chamber, the cyclone chamber having first and second spaced apart ends, the first end being positioned above the second end when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface, a dirty fluid inlet and a clean fluid outlet, the dirty fluid inlet defining a passage extending along a passage axis;c) a second cyclonic cleaning stage provided in a fluid flow path downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and having first and second spaced apart ends;d) a handle comprising an upper end that is located exterior to the second cyclonic stage and at a height intermediate the first and second spaced apart ends of the second cyclonic cleaning stage and a handle portion that extends upwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface, wherein the passage axis intersects the handle portion; and,e) a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet, the wand having a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the fluid flow motor is positioned above the first end of the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned on a ...

Vacuum pod configured to couple to one or more accessories

An example of a vacuum pod may include a handle, a vacuum pod body, a dust cup removably coupled to the vacuum pod body, and a fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the dust cup. The fluid conduit may include a flexible hose configured to transition between an expanded and a retracted position and a coupling configured to be removably coupled to the vacuum pod body. A first end of the flexible hose may be coupled to the vacuum pod body and a second end of the flexible hose may be coupled to the coupling. When the coupling is coupled to the vacuum pod body, the flexible hose may be in the retracted position.

DUST CUP ASSEMBLY AND HANDHELD CLEANER HAVING THE SAME

A dust cup assembly () and a handheld cleaner () having the same are provided. The dust cup assembly () includes: a cup casing (); a device housing () configured as a tube shape, disposed in the cup casing (), and defining a dust removal chamber (A) together with the cup casing (); a first cyclone separating member () disposed in the dust removal chamber (A) and surrounding the device housing () along a circumferential direction of the device housing (); and a negative pressure device () disposed within the device housing (), such that dusty air enters the dust removal chamber (A) for dust and air separation through the first cyclone separating member (), wherein in an axial direction of the device housing (), the negative pressure device () is at least partially located at a side of the first cyclone separating member (). 1. A dust cup assembly , comprising:a cup casing;a device housing configured to be the shape of a tube, disposed in the cup casing, and defining a dust removal chamber together with the cup casing;a first cyclone separating member disposed in the dust removal chamber and surrounding the device housing along a circumferential direction of the device housing; anda negative pressure device disposed within the device housing, such that dusty air enters the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation through the first cyclone separating member, wherein in an axial direction of the device housing, the negative pressure device is at least partially located at a side of the first cyclone separating member.2. The dust cup assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the device housing comprises a first tube segment claim 1 , a transition tube segment and a second tube segment which are sequentially connected along the axial direction of the device housing claim 1 , in which a maximum diameter of the first tube segment is smaller than a minimum diameter of the second tube segment; in a radial direction of the device housing claim 1 , the first cyclone ...

HANDHELD CLEANER

A handheld cleaner is provided. The handheld cleaner includes: a dust cup assembly comprising: a cup casing; a device housing configured to have a tube shape and disposed in the cup casing, wherein an outer end face of the device housing at an axial side thereof abuts against or extends out of a partial inner surface of the cup casing, and a dust removal chamber is defined between an inner surface of the cup casing and an outer peripheral surface of the device housing and surrounds the device housing along a circumferential direction of the device housing; and a negative pressure device located within the device housing and configured to enable dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation; a holding assembly mounted to the dust cup assembly and configured for handholding. 1. A handheld cleaner , comprising: a cup casing;', 'a device housing configured to have a tube shape and disposed in the cup casing, wherein an outer end face of the device housing at an axial side thereof abuts against or extends out of a partial inner surface of the cup casing, and a dust removal chamber is defined between an inner surface of the cup casing and an outer peripheral surface of the device housing and surrounds the device housing along a circumferential direction of the device housing; and', 'a negative pressure device located within the device housing and configured to enable dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation;, 'a dust cup assembly comprisinga holding assembly mounted to the dust cup assembly and configured for handholding.2. The handheld cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the partial inner surface of the cup casing has an opening claim 1 , the outer end face of the device housing at the axial side thereof has an air exhaust port claim 1 , the air exhaust port is disposed at the opening and exposed from the opening claim 1 , and the negative pressure device is further configured to make an airstream separated from ...

DUST CUP ASSEMBLY AND HANDHELD CLEANER HAVING THE SAME

A dust cup assembly and a handheld cleaner having the same are provided. The dust cup assembly includes: a cup casing having an opening; a device housing disposed in the cup casing and defining a dust removal chamber together with the cup casing, wherein a part of the device housing has an air exhaust port and the air exhaust port is disposed at the opening and exposed from the opening; and a negative pressure device located within the device housing, and configured to allow dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation, and airstream separated from the dust removal chamber to enter the device housing and to be exhausted through the air exhaust port. 1. A dust cup assembly , comprising:a cup casing having an opening;a device housing disposed in the cup casing and defining a dust removal chamber together with the cup casing, wherein a part of the device housing has an air exhaust port and the air exhaust port is disposed at the opening and exposed from the opening; anda negative pressure device located within the device housing, and configured to allow dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation, and to allow airstream separated from the dust removal chamber to enter the device housing and to be exhausted through the air exhaust port.2. The dust cup assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:a cyclone separating device disposed in the dust removal chamber and defining a cyclone separating chamber in the dust removal chamber.3. The dust cup assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the device housing is configured to have a tube shape; the cyclone separating chamber comprises multiple stages of cyclone chambers communicated successively and each stage of cyclone chamber is configured to be a hollow annular-columnar chamber; and an upstream stage of cyclone chamber surrounds a downstream stage of cyclone chamber along a circumferential direction of the device housing claim 2 , and the most downstream stage of ...

A tool for a surface cleaning apparatus

A tool for a surface cleaning apparatus, including a floor head including a floor facing surface which defines an inlet for receiving dirt-laden air, which inlet is generally positioned in a first plane P; a passage for carrying dirt-laden air from the floor head to the apparatus; a connecting member for connecting the tool to a surface cleaning apparatus, wherein the floor head and connecting member are pivotally connected about an axis A; and a blocking device for inhibiting pivotal movement of the connecting member about axis A. The blocking device is moveable to a blocking condition in which pivotal movement of the connecting member downwardly outside of a pre-determined use condition is inhibited.

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an airflow path from an air inlet to a clean air outlet with an air treatment member and a fan and motor assembly in the air flow path. The hand vacuum cleaner has a dirt collection chamber that is external to and connected in flow communication with a cyclone chamber by a gap located between the perimeter of an end wall of the cyclone chamber and a sidewall of the cyclone chamber or the dirt collection chamber. The gap is located only at an upper portion of the plate and/or is larger at the upper portion of the plate. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end and a lower end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a cyclone provided in the air flow path, the cyclone comprising a cyclone chamber, a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, a dirt outlet, a central longitudinally extending axis, the cyclone chamber having front and rear axially opposed ends, wherein when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner the central longitudinally extending axis is oriented generally horizontal;(c) a dirt collection chamber external to the cyclone chamber;(d) a plate positioned at the front end of the cyclone chamber, the plate having a cyclone chamber face facing the cyclone chamber, an opposed dirt collection chamber face facing the dirt collection chamber and a perimeter;(e) a suction motor positioned in the air flow path; and,(f) a handlewherein, when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner, a gap between the an upper portion of the plate and the cyclone defines the dirt outlet of the cyclone chamber.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the gap extends around all of the perimeter of the plate claim 1 , and claim 1 , when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner ...

DOCK FOR A HANDHELD PRODUCT

A dock for a handheld product comprising a docking unit and a base, the docking unit and the base being separable, wherein in a first configuration the docking unit is connected directly to the base unit, and in a second configuration the docking unit is connected to a body and the body is connected to the base. 1. A dock for a handheld product comprising a docking unit and a base , the docking unit and the base being separable , wherein in a first configuration the docking unit is connected directly to the base unit , and in a second configuration the docking unit is connected to a body and the body is connected to the base.2. The dock for a handheld product of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a removable case for holding accessories for a docked product.3. The dock for a handheld product of claim 1 , wherein the docking unit comprises an electrical connector for providing a power supply to a docked handheld product.4. The dock for a handheld product of claim 3 , wherein the power supply charges a battery pack of a docked handheld product.5. The dock for a handheld product of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the docking unit and the body comprise connectors to which accessories for the docked handheld product can be attached.6. The dock for a handheld product of claim 1 , wherein the dock is for a stick vacuum cleaner claim 1 , the stick vacuum cleaner comprising a handheld vacuum cleaner claim 1 , a wand and cleaner head claim 1 , and wherein the docking unit receives the handheld vacuum cleaner once it is separated from the wand and cleaner head.7. The dock for a handheld product of claim 6 , wherein the dock comprises a clip for securing the wand.8. The dock for a handheld product of claim 1 , wherein one of the base and the docking unit comprises a catch claim 1 , and the other of the base and the docking unit comprises a catch-engaging formation claim 1 , and when the dock is assembled in the first configuration claim 1 , the catch releasably engages with ...

Dust cup assembly and handheld cleaner having the same

A dust cup assembly ( 100 ) and a handheld cleaner ( 1000 ) having the same are provided. The dust cup assembly ( 100 ) includes: a cup casing ( 1 ); a device housing ( 2 ) configured as a tube shape and disposed in the cup casing ( 1 ), wherein an outer end face of the device housing ( 2 ) at an axial side thereof abuts against or extends beyond a partial inner surface of the cup casing ( 1 ), and a dust removal chamber (A 1 ) is defined between an inner surface of the cup casing ( 1 ) and an outer peripheral surface of the device housing ( 2 ) and surrounds the device housing ( 2 ) along a circumferential direction of the device housing ( 2 ); and a negative pressure device ( 3 ) located within the device housing ( 2 ) and enabling dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber (A 1 ) for dust and air separation.

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an upper end, a lower end, an air flow passage, a main body with a handle, an air treatment chamber and a suction motor. The air treatment chamber has an air outlet, the air outlet comprising a rigid porous member and a filter media that is removably positionable in the rigid porous member. The air treatment chamber is moveable to an open position in which the air treatment chamber is emptyable, and the rigid porous member is moveable within the air treatment chamber to an open position in which the filter media is removable. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air flow passage extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) an air treatment chamber positioned in the air flow passage downstream from the dirty air inlet, the air treatment chamber defining a volume and comprising an air inlet and an air outlet, the air outlet comprising a rigid porous member and a filter media that is removably positionable in the rigid porous member; and,(c) a suction motor provided in the air flow passage wherein the air treatment chamber is moveable to an open position in which the air treatment chamber is emptyable, and the rigid porous member is moveable within the air treatment chamber to an open position in which the filter media is removable.2. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment chamber and the rigid porous member are concurrently openable.3. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment chamber and the rigid porous member are sequentially openable.4. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the rigid porous member is moveable between a closed position in which the vacuum cleaner is operable to clean a surface and the open position in which a portion of the rigid porous member is located within the volume.5. The vacuum cleaner of further comprising a pivot mount provided in the air treatment chamber whereby the rigid porous member is pivotally mounted to the air treatment chamber.6. The vacuum cleaner of wherein the air treatment ...

HAND VACUUM CLEANER

A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a first cyclonic cleaning stage, a pre-motor filter and a fluid flow motor. The first cyclonic stage has a bottom end, an upper end spaced longitudinally from the bottom end along a first stage axis, an air inlet and an air outlet, the first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a first cyclone chamber and a first dirt collection region, the first dirt collection region having an end wall at the bottom end that is openable to empty the first dirt collection region. The pre-motor filter is positioned downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and spaced from the openable end wall of the first dirt collection region in a direction of the first stage axis. The fluid flow motor is downstream from the pre-motor filter. The pre-motor filter is removable in the direction of the central longitudinal axis through an opening in an upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner 2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the pre-motor filter comprises a foam membrane.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a second cyclonic cleaning stage located downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprising a plurality of second cyclone chambers in parallel with each other and a second stage axis claim 1 , wherein the second cleaning stage in spaced from the first dirt collection region in the direction of the first stage axis and at least partially laterally overlies the first dirt collection region.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of further comprising a chamber downstream from the second cyclonic cleaning stage claim 3 , the chamber housing the pre-motor filter claim 3 , the chamber having an openable upper cover.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the pre-motor filter comprises a foam membrane.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the plurality of second cyclone chambers extend around a central opening that extends in the direction of the first stage axis.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the central opening has a longitudinally ...

VACUUM CLEANER

To provide a vacuum cleaner capable of effectively preventing damage to a fan and a fan case without significantly decreasing the suction force. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction portion, a centrifugal separation portion, and a first collection portion that are provided on an upstream side of a fan stored in a fan case; and a second collection portion provided on a downstream side of the fan. The vacuum cleaner is configured to, with rotation of the fan, separate a part of air introduced into the centrifugal separation portion via the suction portion to the first collection portion side, thereby collecting sucked objects contained in the air into the first collection portion, and separate another part of the air introduced into the centrifugal separation portion to the fan side, thereby collecting sucked objects contained in the air into the second collection portion. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a suction portion, a centrifugal separation portion, and a first collection portion that are provided on an upstream side of a fan stored in a fan case; anda second collection portion provided on a downstream side of the fan, whereinthe vacuum cleaner is configured to, with rotation of the fan, separate a part of air introduced into the centrifugal separation portion via the suction portion to the first collection portion side, thereby collecting sucked objects contained in the air into the first collection portion, and separate another part of the air introduced into the centrifugal separation portion to the fan side, thereby collecting sucked objects contained in the air into the second collection portion.2. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein a suction opening provided in the fan case has connected thereto a suction pipe claim 1 , the suction pipe including the suction portion and the centrifugal separation portion.3. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , whereinthe centrifugal separation portion includes an inner pipe and an outer pipe, the inner ...

VACUUM CLEANING APPARATUS

Hand held vacuum cleaning apparatus () includes an elongate housing () which is cylindrical in shape. The housing () defines an inlet opening (), an interior () and an exhaust opening (). The housing () further defines, within the interior (), a receptacle receiving chamber () in which, in use, a removable dust retaining receptacle () is located. The receptacle receiving chamber () is substantially circular in cross section and comprises substantially the whole of the diameter of the interior () in cross section. The apparatus () includes a flow inducer () located in the interior (). In use, the flow inducer () induces air flow from the inlet opening (), through the receptacle () in the chamber (), through the flow inducer () to the exhaust opening (). 119-. (canceled)20. A hand held vacuum cleaning apparatus includes an elongate housing which is cylindrical in shape , the housing defining an inlet opening , an interior and an exhaust opening; the housing further defining , within the interior , a receptacle receiving chamber in which , in use , a removable dust retaining receptacle is located; the receptacle receiving chamber being substantially circular in cross section and comprising substantially the whole of the diameter of the interior in cross section; the apparatus including a flow inducer located in the interior , whereby , in use , the flow inducer induces air flow from the inlet opening , through the receptacle in the receptacle receiving chamber , through the flow inducer to the exhaust opening , wherein the housing has a longitudinal axis , the inlet opening is circular and is centred on and aligned along the longitudinal axis , each of the receptacle and the chamber is aligned along or in parallel to the longitudinal axis , the flow inducer is aligned in parallel to the longitudinal axis and located offset therefrom , the apparatus includes a power store , which is located alongside the flow inducer so that its longest axis extends in parallel to the ...

CLEANER

A cleaner includes: a suction unit; a suction motor that generates suction force for sucking air through the suction unit and includes an impeller; a dust separation unit that includes one or more cyclone units generating cyclonic flow to separate dust from air flowing inside through the suction unit; a dust container that stores dust separated by the dust separation unit and is disposed under the suction motor; a battery disposed behind the dust container to supply power to the suction motor; and a handle disposed behind the suction motor, wherein a rotational axis of the impeller and an axis of the cyclonic flow vertically extend and an extension line from the rotational axis of the impeller passes through the one or more cyclone units. 1. A cleaner comprising:a suction unit configured to guide air into the cleaner;a suction motor configured to generate suction force to thereby draw air into the cleaner through the suction unit, the suction motor comprising an impeller configured to rotate about a rotational axis extending in an axial direction of the suction motor;a discharge cover that is disposed at an upper side of the impeller and defines an external appearance of the cleaner; and a first cyclone unit configured to separate dust from air that is guided into the cleaner through the suction unit, and', 'a second cyclone unit disposed at a lower side of the suction motor and configured to separate dust from air that is discharged from the first cyclone unit,, 'a dust separation unit comprisingwherein the impeller is located between the discharge cover and the suction motor in the axial direction of the suction motor, and a circumferential surface of the discharge cover surrounds an extension line of the rotational axis of the impeller.2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the discharge cover defines a receiving portion having a ring shape that surrounds the extension line of the rotational axis of the impeller and extends along the circumferential surface of the ...

MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND CLEANER COMPRISING SAME

A cleaner according to the present disclosure comprises: a body; a suction head connected to one side of the body so as to suction foreign matter from a surface to be cleaned; and a motor assembly received in a motor case formed inside the body, so as to generate suction force, wherein: the motor assembly comprises a motor, an impeller disposed on one side of the motor and connected to the motor so as to introduce air, and a dustproof member coupled to the other side of the motor and having a plurality of support protrusions protruding from the outer circumferential surface thereof; and the coupling between the plurality of support protrusions and the motor case causes the motor assembly to be spaced apart from the motor case. 1. A cleaner , comprising:a body;a suction head configured to connect to one side of the body, and suction a foreign matter of a surface to be cleaned; anda motor assembly configured to be accommodated in a motor case formed inside the body, and generate suction force, a motor;', 'an impeller disposed at one side of the motor and configured to introduce air by being connected with the motor; and', 'a dustproof member configured to couple to other side of the motor, and comprising a plurality of support protrusions formed to protrude from an outer circumferential surface,', 'wherein the motor assembly is configured to be disposed spaced apart with the motor case by the plurality of support protrusions and the motor case being coupled., 'wherein the motor assembly comprises2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the dustproof member further comprises:a side surface cover portion configured to surround a side surface of the motor; anda motor support portion configured to be extendingly formed to the inside of the side surface cover portion and support the other side of the motor.3. The cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the motor assembly further comprises:a cover comprising an inlet through which air is introduced by the impeller, and configured to cover ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner comprising a cyclonic separating apparatus including a dirty air inlet, a main body connected to the cyclonic separating apparatus and a motor and fan unit for generating an airflow through the cyclonic separating apparatus from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet, wherein the cyclonic separating apparatus includes at least a first cyclonic cleaning stage and an elongate filter arranged fluidly downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage, the elongate filter being housed in a duct at least partially surrounded by the first cleaning stage, and wherein the filter comprises an inlet portion and a filter portion defining a generally tubular filter chamber, the inlet portion including one or more radially facing inlets to permit air to flow into the inlet portion in a radial direction from where the air flows from the inlet portion to the filter chamber in an axial direction. 1. (canceled)2. A filter for a vacuum cleaner comprising a tubular inlet portion carrying a tubular filter media portion defining an interior chamber having an axis , the inlet portion including one or more radially facing inlets such that a radial air path is defined for air to flow into the inlet portion and an axial air flow path is defined for air to flow from the inlet portion to the interior chamber.3. The filter of claim 2 , wherein the filter media portion includes a filter wall and an end cap such that air flows through the wall from the interior chamber in a radial direction.4. The filter of claim 2 , wherein the inlet portion includes a cover portion.5. The filter of claim 4 , wherein the cover portion has a peripheral edge provided with a sealing member.6. The filter of claim 5 , wherein the inlet portion has a further sealing member extending about the circumference of the inlet portion below the one or more radially facing inlets.7. The filter of claim 2 , including a plurality of inlets spaced angularly about the inlet portion. This application is a ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and a suction motor positioned in the air flow path. A cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path has a cyclone air inlet and a cyclone air outlet. At least one energy storage member is positioned in an energy storage chamber having an energy storage chamber wall. The cyclone air outlet faces the energy storage chamber wall whereby air exiting the cyclone chamber impinges on the energy storage chamber wall. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end , and first and second laterally spaced apart sides , and comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path and having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, and a cyclone axis of rotation;(c) a suction motor positioned in the air flow path upstream of the clean air outlet; and,(d) at least one energy storage member positioned in an energy storage chamber having an energy storage chamber wall wherein the cyclone air outlet faces the energy storage chamber wall whereby air exiting the cyclone chamber impinges on the energy storage chamber wall.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation extends generally in a forward/rearward direction.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the at least one energy storage member comprises a plurality of energy storage members wherein at least some of the plurality of energy storage members are arranged one above another in a generally upwardly extending configuration when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the energy storage members arranged one above another comprise longitudinally extending members each having a longitudinal axis that extends laterally.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. A cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path has a cyclone air inlet and a cyclone air outlet. A pre-motor filter is positioned downstream of the cyclone air outlet and a suction motor is positioned in the air flow path downstream of the pre-motor filter. The pre-motor filter is vertically spaced from the cyclone axis of rotation when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner, and air travels generally rearwardly from the pre-motor filter to the suction motor. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and first and second laterally spaced apart sides and comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a cyclone assembly comprising a cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path and having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet and a cyclone axis of rotation, wherein the cyclone axis of rotation extends generally in a forward/rearward direction;(c) a pre-motor filter positioned downstream of the cyclone air outlet; and,(d) a suction motor positioned in the air flow path downstream of the pre-motor filter and upstream of the clean air outlet and having a suction motor axis of rotation,wherein the pre-motor filter is vertically spaced from the cyclone axis of rotation when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner, andwherein air travels generally rearwardly from the pre-motor filter to the suction motor.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the pre-motor filter is vertically spaced from the cyclone chamber when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone assembly comprises a sidewall that extends generally parallel to the cyclone axis of rotation and ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. A handle has a hand grip portion. The handle upwardly and forwardly when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. A cyclone chamber, a pre-motor filter and a suction motor are positioned in the air flow path. The cyclone axis of rotation and the suction motor axis of rotation each extend in a forward/rearward direction. The handle is positioned at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner and the suction motor is located at an upper end of the handle. The suction motor axis of rotation is vertically displaced from the cyclone axis of rotation when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and first and second laterally spaced apart sides and comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the handle being positioned at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner;(c) a cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path and having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet and a cyclone axis of rotation that extends in a forward/rearward direction;(d) a pre-motor filter positioned downstream of the cyclone chamber and upstream of the suction motor; and,(e) a suction motor positioned in the air flow path upstream of the clean air outlet, wherein the suction motor has a suction motor axis of rotation that extends in a forward/rearward direction, wherein the suction motor is located at an upper end of the handle, and wherein the suction motor axis of rotation is vertically displaced from the cyclone axis of rotation when the upper end of the hand vacuum ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. A cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path has a cyclone air inlet and a cyclone air outlet. A handle having a hand grip portion extend upwardly and forwardly when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. At least one energy storage member is positioned in an energy storage chamber. A suction motor is positioned in the air flow path upstream of the clean air outlet, wherein the suction motor is located at an upper end of the handle and rearward of the at least one energy storage member when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and first and second laterally spaced apart sides and comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a handle having a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner;(c) a cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path and having a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet and a cyclone axis of rotation;(d) at least one energy storage member positioned in an energy storage chamber; and,(e) a suction motor positioned in the air flow path upstream of the clean air outlet, wherein the suction motor is located at an upper end of the handle and rearward of the at least one energy storage member when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the suction motor is located at an upper end of the hand grip portion.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the at least one energy storage member comprises a plurality of energy storage members wherein at least some of the plurality of energy ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and a suction motor positioned in the air flow path. A cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path has a cyclone air inlet and a cyclone air outlet. A longitudinally extending battery pack which extend upwardly and forwardly when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner. A portion of the dirt collection region is located below a portion of the battery pack. 2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirt collection region has an upper portion and a lower portion when the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner is positioned above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner and the lower portion of the dirt collection region is positioned rearwardly of the upper portion of the dirt collection region.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein a rear wall of the dirt collection chamber is at a first angle to a vertical axis.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the battery pack is located in a battery pack chamber claim 3 , the battery pack chamber having a front wall that is at a second angle to a vertical axis.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the first and second angles are about the same.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the battery pack extends generally linearly.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the battery pack is removably receivable in the hand vacuum cleaner.8. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the battery pack is removably receivable in the hand vacuum cleaner claim 1 , a rear wall of the dirt collection chamber is at a first angle to a vertical axis and the battery pack has a front wall that is at a second angle to a vertical axis claim 1 , wherein the first and second angles are about the same.9. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the dirt collection region is at a lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner and the battery pack is slidably insertable into the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.11. ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an inlet conduit that is removably connectable to an accessory tool. An accessory power coupler extends in the same direction as the inlet conduit and is positioned laterally to one side of the inlet conduit The accessory power coupler has electrical connectors, wherein the electrical connectors of the accessory power coupler are inter-engaged with compatible electrical connectors provided on the accessory tool. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and first and second laterally spaced apart sides , the hand vacuum cleaner comprises:(a) a main body having a front face;(b) an inlet conduit extending forwardly from the front face, the inlet conduit having a dirty air inlet, the inlet conduit being removably connectable to an accessory tool;(c) an air flow path extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(d) an air treatment member and a suction motor positioned in the air flow path;(e) a handle provided rearward of the inlet conduit; and,(f) an accessory power coupler extending forwardly from the front face and positioned laterally to one side of the inlet conduit, the accessory power coupler having electrical connectors,wherein the electrical connectors of the accessory power coupler are inter-engaged with compatible electrical connectors provided on the accessory tool.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the accessory power coupler extends parallel to the inlet conduit.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the accessory power coupler is shorter than the inlet conduit.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the accessory tool is a rigid air flow conduit.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the accessory power coupler is positioned adjacent to the inlet conduit.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the accessory power coupler comprises three electrical connectors.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the accessory power coupler comprises a male connector.8. A hand vacuum cleaner ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. An air treatment member is positioned in the air flow path. A removable pre-motor filter assembly is positioned downstream of the air treatment member and upstream of a suction motor, the pre-motor filter assembly comprising a pre-motor filter and a filter support member, the filter support member having an outlet conduit wherein a terminal end of the outlet conduit extends at a first angle to a direction of air flow through the outlet conduit. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) an air treatment member positioned in the air flow path; and(c) a removable pre-motor filter assembly positioned downstream of the air treatment member and upstream of a suction motor, the pre-motor filter assembly comprising a pre-motor filter and a filter support member, the filter support member having an outlet conduit wherein a terminal end of the outlet conduit extends at a first angle to a direction of air flow through the outlet conduit.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the pre-motor filter comprises a generally cylindrical filter having a hollow interior positioned about a body portion of the filter support member having an internal filter conduit claim 1 , wherein the outlet conduit is in air flow communication with the hollow interior via the internal filter conduit.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the outlet conduit is aligned with the hollow interior.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the body portion of the filter support member includes a porous portion located in the hollow interior and positioned between a downstream surface of the pre-motor filter and the internal filter conduit.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the hollow interior comprises a longitudinally extending passage having an outlet end from which the outlet conduit extends away and an ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. A cyclone assembly including a dirt collection region is positioned in the air flow path, a pre-motor filter is positioned downstream from the cyclone chamber and a suction motor is positioned upstream of a clean air outlet. A battery pack is positioned such that at least a portion of the battery pack is positioned rearward of the dirt collection region and at least a portion of the battery pack underlies at least a portion of one or both of the cyclone assembly and the pre-motor filter. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having a front end , a rear end , an upper end , a lower end and first and second laterally spaced apart sides and comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a cyclone assembly positioned in the air flow path and having a cyclone assembly air inlet, a cyclone assembly air outlet, a cyclone chamber, a dirt collection region and a cyclone axis of rotation;(c) a pre-motor filter downstream of the cyclone chamber;(d) a suction motor positioned in the air flow path upstream of the clean air outlet; and,(e) a battery pack wherein at least a portion of the battery pack is positioned rearward of the dirt collection region and at least a portion of the battery pack underlies at least a portion of one or both of the cyclone assembly and the pre-motor filter.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the at least a portion of the battery pack underlies at least a portion of the cyclone chamber.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the cyclone axis of rotation extends generally in a forward/rearward direction.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the at least a portion of the battery pack underlies at least a portion of the cyclone chamber.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the at least a portion of the battery pack underlies at least a portion of the pre-motor filter.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of wherein the at least a portion ...

Cleaner

A cleaner includes a housing having a hollow inner space, a housing partition configured to divide the inner space into an first space and a second space, first and second communication holes formed through the housing partition to allow the first and second spaces to communicate with each other, an inlet through which air from an outside of the housing is introduced into the second space, an air discharge port through which air in the first space is exhausted to the outside of the housing, a fan arranged in the first space to draw air to the air discharge port, a first cyclone arranged in the second space to guide air to the first communication hole and separate dirt from the air, and a second cyclone arranged in the second space to guide a portion of air to the second communication hole and separate dirt from the air.

CLEANER

A cleaner includes: a suction motor that generates suction force; a dust separation unit that separates dust from air sucked by the suction force; a motor housing that covers the suction motor; a flow guide that surrounds an outer side of the motor housing and guides air discharged from the dust separation unit to the suction motor; and a body that forms an external appearance by surrounding the flow guide and guides air discharged from the suction motor together with the flow guide. 1. A cleaner comprising:a suction unit configured to guide air into the cleaner;a dust separation unit comprising:a first cyclone unit configured to separate dust from air that is suctioned into the cleaner through the suction unit; anda second cyclone unit configured to separate dust from air that is discharged from the first cyclone unit;a suction motor configured to drive a rotation of a rotary impeller via an impeller shaft to generate a suction force that suctions air into the cleaner through the suction unit;a motor housing that is configured to house the suction motor; anda pre-filter configured to be removable from the cleaner and that, in a state of being inserted into the cleaner, circumferentially surrounds at least part of the motor housing and at least part of the rotary impeller, and that is configured to filter air that is discharged from the second cyclone unit of the dust separation unit and before the air enters the motor housing.2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the suction motor is arranged between the rotary impeller and the dust separation unit.3. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the motor housing defines an air passage that guides air from the second cyclone unit into at least one opening of the motor housing.4. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the pre-filter is disposed circumferentially around the rotary impeller claim 1 , and is configured to filter air before the air flows into the motor housing and subsequently flows through the rotary ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus may include a cleaner body and a dust cup coupled to the cleaner body. The dust cup may be configured to pivot between at least three indexed positions. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a cleaner body; anda dust cup coupled to the cleaner body, the dust cup being configured to pivot between at least three indexed positions.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising a filter chamber removably coupled to the cleaner body.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the dust cup is pivotally coupled to the filter chamber.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least three indexed positions include a closed position claim 1 , an emptying position claim 1 , and a removal position claim 1 , the dust cup being configured to transition from the closed position to the emptying position and to transition from the emptying position to the removal position.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , when the dust cup is in the removal position claim 4 , the dust cup is removable from the cleaner body.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising a slidable stop configured to retain the dust cup in the emptying position.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the slidable stop is configured to slide in response to pivotal movement of the dust cup from the emptying position toward the removal position.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising a removal release pivotally coupled to the cleaner body claim 7 , the removal release being configured to transition between a latching position and a releasing position claim 7 , wherein claim 7 , when the removal release is in the latching position claim 7 , sliding movement of the slidable stop is substantially prevented.9. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a cleaner body having a handle and an inlet;a suction motor fluidly coupled to the inlet;a premotor filter chamber removably coupled to the cleaner ...

PORTABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor, and a cyclone bin assembly. The cyclone bin assembly comprises a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may extend under at least a portion of the suction motor. The suction motor may be oriented at an angle to a vertical axis and a horizontal axis.

PORTABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor, and a cyclone bin assembly. The suction motor is oriented at an angle to a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. 1. A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a body housing a suction motor and comprising a handle, wherein the suction motor is positioned forward of the handle;(b) a cyclone bin assembly mounted to the body; and,(c) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and including the suction motor and the cyclone bin assemblywherein the suction motor is oriented at a non-zero angle to a vertical axis and a horizontal axis when the surface cleaning apparatus is disposed on a horizontal surface.2. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the suction motor is positioned forward of the handle.3. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the suction motor extends at an angle of from about 5 degrees to about 45 degrees to the vertical axis.4. A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a body housing a suction motor and comprising a handle, wherein the handle is oriented at an angle to the vertical axis and the horizontal axis;(b) a cyclone bin assembly mounted to the body; and,(c) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and including the suction motor and the cyclone bin assemblywherein the suction motor is oriented at a non-zero angle to a vertical axis and a horizontal axis when the surface cleaning apparatus is disposed on a horizontal surface.5. A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a body housing a suction motor and comprising a handle, wherein the handle has an axis, the suction motor has an axis, and the handle axis and the suction motor axis are generally parallel;(b) a cyclone bin assembly mounted to the body; and,(c) an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and ...

PORTABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor, and a cyclone bin assembly removably mounted to the main body. The actuator for unlocking the cyclone bin assembly is provided on the cyclone bin assembly.

Portable surface cleaning apparatus

A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor, and a cyclone bin assembly removably mounted to the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be partially or wholly nested in the body when the cyclone bin assembly is mounted to the body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted to a lower surface of the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted as a sealed unit.

Battery-operated vacuum cleaner

A battery-operated vacuum cleaner comprises a handle (H) having a lower end, a battery (B) having an end that is adjacent to the lower end of the handle (H), a dirt management system (DMS) coupled to an inlet (N) for dirt-loaded air; and an airflow generator (AG) for generating an airflow through the dirt management system (DMS), the airflow generator (AG) being positioned adjacent the battery (B) and a lower end of the handle (H). Preferably, the battery (B) is positioned between the handle (H) and the dirt management system DMS. Advantageously, the battery (B) has a first side adjacent to the airflow generator (AG) and a second side adjacent to the dirt management system (DMS).

Vacuum Hose Attachment Apparatus

A vacuum attachment apparatus for use on conventional service station or car wash vacuums is described. The apparatus is equipped with a rubberized female portion disposed on a wide end of the apparatus, which is configured to mate onto the default vacuum hose end. The apparatus facilitates the cleaning of small crevices with a commercial or industrial vacuum, which conventionally has too large of an intake to reach crevices such as those found between the seats of vehicles, under the seats, within the dash, and in other common locations standard on most contemporary vehicles. 1. A crevice cleaning tool adapter apparatus , comprising:a body, said body having a crevice tool end and a vacuum hose connection end;said crevice tool end comprising a tube and an intake opening,said vacuum hose connection end fluidically connected to said intake opening and configured to receive a default nozzle, said vacuum hose connection end comprising a channel sized and shaped to extend around an outer perimeter of an intake end of the default nozzle allowing the intake end to fit inside said channel when assembled, said vacuum hose connection end comprising at least one protrusion configured to extend from inside said channel in a direction opposite said crevice tool end and sized and shaped to fit inside the intake end of the default nozzle when assembled.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one protrusion is a one protrusion configured to extend in a direction opposite said crevice tool end and sized and shaped to fit inside the intake end of the default nozzle when assembled.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one protrusion is a two protrusions configured to extend in a direction opposite said crevice tool end and sized and shaped to fit inside the intake end of the default nozzle when assembled.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said intake opening is angled at its distal end;wherein a widest width of said tube is perpendicular to a widest width ...

PORTABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A portable surface cleaning apparatus, such as a hand vacuum cleaner, having a cyclone and a cleaner body, wherein a pre-motor filter is positioned in the air flow passage upstream from the suction motor and, when the cyclone and the cleaner body are separated, the pre-motor filter remains in position and access to the pre-motor filter is provided. 1. A portable surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow passage extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a cleaner body housing;(c) a suction motor positioned in the air flow passage, the suction motor having a motor axis and positioned in the cleaner body housing;(d) a cyclone positioned in the air flow passage, the cyclone comprising an air inlet, an air outlet and a longitudinal axis, wherein the cyclone and cleaner body are separable; and,(e) a pre-motor filter positioned in the air flow passage upstream from the suction motor and having an upstream side and a downstream side wherein, when the cyclone and the cleaner body are separated, the pre-motor filter remains in position and access to the pre-motor filter is provided.2. The portable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cleaner body housing comprises a portion housing the pre-motor filter.3. The portable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the pre-motor filter has an outer perimeter surface extending between the upstream and downstream sides and located within the cleaner body housing.4. The portable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the outer perimeter surface is adjacent an inner surface of a portion of the sidewall of the cleaner body housing and the cleaner body housing further comprises a handle having a first end located on the portion of the sidewall of the cleaner body.5. The portable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the longitudinal axis of the cyclone and the motor axis are generally parallel.6. The portable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the upstream side of the pre-motor filter faces the cyclone air ...

BLOWING DEVICE AND CLEANER

A blowing device includes a mixed flow impeller that rotates about a central axis extending vertically, a motor that drives the mixed flow impeller to rotate, and an impeller cover surrounding an outside of the mixed flow impeller in a radial direction. The mixed flow impeller includes a hub portion extending outwardly in the radial direction toward a lower side in an axial direction, and moving blades juxtaposed on an outer surface of the hub portion in a circumferential direction. A minimum dimension of a first gap between the moving blade and the impeller cover at a lower end portion of the moving blade is larger than a minimum dimension of a second gap between the moving blade and the impeller cover at an upper end portion of the moving blade. 1. A blowing device comprising:a mixed flow impeller that rotates about a central axis extending vertically;a motor that drives the mixed flow impeller to rotate; andan impeller cover surrounding an outside of the mixed flow impeller in a radial direction; wherein a hub portion that expands outwardly in the radial direction toward a lower side in an axial direction; and', 'a plurality of moving blades which are juxtaposed on an outer surface of the hub portion in a circumferential direction; and, 'the mixed flow impeller includesa minimum dimension of a first gap between the moving blade and the impeller cover at a lower end portion of the moving blade is larger than a minimum dimension of a second gap between the moving blade and the impeller cover at an upper end portion of the moving blade.2. The blowing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hub portion includes a lower surface recess portion that is recessed in the axial direction on a lower surface.3. The blowing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe motor is disposed below the mixed flow impeller;a motor housing which surrounds an outside of the motor in the radial direction is provided; anda minimum dimension of a third gap between the motor housing and the ...

BLOWING DEVICE AND CLEANER

A blowing device includes an impeller that rotates about a central axis, a motor disposed below the impeller in a central axis direction that drives the impeller to rotate, and a motor housing surrounding the motor. The motor housing includes a motor housing top plate extending in a direction orthogonal to the central axis and facing a lower surface of the impeller, and a motor housing cylindrical portion extending downwardly in the axial direction from an outer edge of the motor housing top plate in a radial direction. A top plate recess portion extending from the outer edge of the motor housing top plate in the radial direction to an inside in the radial direction and recessed downwardly is defined on an upper surface of the motor housing top plate. 1. A blowing device comprising:an impeller that rotates about a central axis extending vertically;a motor that is disposed below the impeller in a direction of the central axis that drives the impeller to rotate; and a motor housing top plate that extends in a direction orthogonal to the central axis and faces a lower surface of the impeller in an axial direction; and', 'a motor housing cylindrical portion that extends downwardly in the axial direction from an outer edge of the motor housing top plate in a radial direction; and, 'a motor housing surrounding the motor; wherein the motor housing includesa top plate recess portion, which extends from the outer edge of the motor housing top plate in the radial direction to an inside in the radial direction and is recessed downwardly, is defined on an upper surface of the motor housing top plate.2. The blowing device according to claim 1 , wherein a notch portion claim 1 , which is recessed from other portions in a circumferential direction claim 1 , is defined on an outer edge portion or a lower surface of the impeller.3. The blowing device according to claim 2 , wherein the notch portion is provided in a portion of the outer edge of the impeller.4. The blowing device ...

CLEANING DEVICE

A vacuum cleaner comprises a housing; a motor fan assembly mounted in the housing; a pivotable inlet nozzle in fluid communication with the motor fan assembly; and a dirt container coupled to the pivotable inlet nozzle and the housing. The pivotable inlet nozzle is pivotable a first operable position whereby the pivotable inlet nozzle is in fluid communication with a flexible hose mounted on the housing and a second operable position whereby the pivotable inlet nozzle projects from the housing and is remote from the flexible hose. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing;a motor fan assembly mounted in the housing;a dirt container connected to the housing;a first inlet nozzle in fluid communication with the dirt container and pivotably connected to the housing;a second inlet nozzle connected to a flexible hose;wherein the vacuum cleaner has a first operational mode where the second inlet nozzle is in fluid communication with the first inlet nozzle and the first inlet nozzle operates as the dirty air inlet, and a second operational mode where the second inlet nozzle is not in fluid communication with the first inlet nozzle and the second inlet nozzle operates as the dirty air inlet.2. The vacuum cleaner according to wherein the housing comprises a recess for receiving the flexible hose in the first operational mode.3. The vacuum cleaner according to wherein a first end of the flexible hose is in fluid communication with the motor fan assembly and a second end of the flexible hose comprises the second inlet and is detachable from the housing.4. The vacuum cleaner according to wherein the first inlet nozzle is pivoted away from the housing in the first operational mode.5. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 4 , where the first inlet nozzle abuts the housing in the second operational mode.6. The vacuum cleaner according to wherein the dirt container is pivotable with respect to the housing and pivots together with the first inlet nozzle.7. The vacuum cleaner according ...

BACKPACK BLOWERVAC COLLECTION BAG

The present invention is directed to a debris collection bag for a blowervac device that is carried on a user's back. This improves the user's mobility and allows an increased capacity for the collection bag. The bag's location provides a comfortable weight distribution by separating the weight of the blowervac from the weight of the collection bag. The bag has a dust dispersion system to direct dust away from the user. The bag has a closure located on the side which makes emptying the bag easier. The bag closure is provided to make opening and closing the bag easier and faster, and resistant to dust and debris. 1. A collection bag for a blowervac comprising:a collection bag adapted to be in fluid communication with a blowervac through a hose;at least one shoulder strap secured to the collection bag to allow the collection bag to be carried on a user's back;wherein a first portion of the collection bag is adjacent the user's back and is made of non-air permeable material, and a second portion of the collection bag that is not adjacent the user's back is made of an air permeable material;a first side portion adapted to be connected to a blowervac; anda second side portion opposite the first side portion having an opening allowing the contents of the bag to be emptied.2. The collection bag of wherein the collection bag is generally cylindrical in shape.3. The collection bag of claim 1 , wherein the first side portion and the second side portion are made of non-air permeable material.4. The collection bag of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve that is rolled up to open and close the opening.5. A collection bag for a blowervac comprising:a collection bag adapted to be in fluid communication with a blowervac through a hose;at least one shoulder strap secured to the collection bag to allow the collection bag to be carried on a user's back;wherein a first portion of the collection bag is adjacent the user's back and is made of non-air permeable material, and a second ...

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus has a first air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with a suction motor and a cyclone positioned in the first air flow path. The cyclone has a cyclone chamber, a first airflow passage, and a second airflow passage. The first airflow passage defines a first tangential air inlet to the cyclone chamber and the second airflow passage defines a second tangential air inlet to the cyclone chamber. The airflow path includes a common airflow passage upstream of the first and second airflow passages and an axis of the common airflow passage intersects the cyclone chamber. At least a portion of the first tangential air inlet is positioned upstream from a location at which the common airflow passage axis intersects the cyclone chamber.

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a dust inlet and a first latch. The first latch is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The vacuum cleaner also includes a second latch moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a spring pressing the second latch to the locked position. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dust bin securable on the housing with the first latch and the second latch. When the dust bin is being installed onto the housing, the second latch is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position until the spring presses the second latch back to the locked position. The dust bin is secured on the housing when the dust bin is installed on the housing, the first latch is in the locked position, and the second latch is in the locked position. The dust bin is removable from the housing when the dust bin is installed on the housing, the first latch is in the unlocked position, and the second latch is in the locked position. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing having a dust inlet;a first latch, the first latch moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position;a second latch moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position;a spring pressing the second latch to the locked position; anda dust bin securable on the housing with the first latch and the second latch;wherein when the dust bin is being installed onto the housing, the second latch is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position until the spring presses the second latch back to the locked position,wherein the dust bin is secured on the housing when the dust bin is installed on the housing, the first latch is in the locked position, and the second latch is in the locked position, andwherein the dust bin is removable from the housing when the dust bin is installed on the housing, the first latch is in the unlocked position, and the second latch is in the locked position.2. The vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner including: a suctioning unit; a main body including a cyclone part for separating dust from suctioned air and a dust container for storing the separated dust, and a body cover for opening and closing the lower side of the body; a filter unit, disposed in the body, for filtering air separated from the dust; an actuating unit capable of moving in the body between the outside of the filter unit and the inner circumference surface of the body; an operating unit disposed outside the body which operates in order to move the actuating unit; a transmission unit penetrating the body and connecting the actuating unit with the operating unit; and an elastic member disposed outside the body which elastically supports the operating unit. 1. A cleaner comprising:a suction part configured to suction air;{'claim-text': ['a body, comprising a cyclone part configured to separate dust from the suctioned air and a dust container configured to store the separated dust, and', 'a body cover configured to open or close a lower portion of the body;'], '#text': 'a main body comprising:'}a filter part disposed in the body and configured to filter the air which has been separated from the dust;a movable part configured to move between an outer portion of the filter part and an inner circumference surface of the body;a manipulation part configured to move the movable part;a transfer part connecting the movable part to the manipulation part; andan elastic member configured to elastically support the manipulation part.2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the elastic member supports the manipulation part at a position which is horizontally spaced apart from the transfer part.3. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , at a manipulation standby position of the manipulation part claim 1 , a length of the elastic member is longer than a length of the transfer part.4. The cleaner of claim 1 , further comprising a supporting bar coupled to the manipulation part claim 1 ,wherein the ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner comprising: a housing; a fan; a dirt collection chamber having an opening for emptying dirt from the dirt collection chamber; and a cover movable between a closed position, in which the cover seals the opening, and an open position, wherein the vacuum cleaner is configured to operate: in a suction mode in which the fan generates a suction airflow from an air inlet to an air outlet; and in a blow mode in which the fan generates a blowing airflow from the air outlet to the opening when cover is in the open position. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing;a fan;a dirt collection chamber having an opening for emptying dirt from the dirt collection chamber;a cover movable between a closed position, in which the cover seals the opening, and an open position; andwherein the vacuum cleaner is configured to operate in a suction mode in which the fan generates a suction airflow from an air inlet to an air outlet and in a blow mode in which the fan generates a blowing airflow from the air outlet to the opening when cover is in the open position.2. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the air inlet is separate from the opening.3. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the dirt collection chamber comprises a dirty air inlet that is separate from the opening.4. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing;a fan;an air inlet, wherein, in a suction mode, dirt is sucked in through the air inlet; andan opening, wherein, in a blow mode, dirt from a dirt collection chamber is blown out of the opening, wherein the opening is greater in size than the inlet.5. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein an air flow speed through the opening in the blow mode is less than the air flow speed through the inlet in the suction mode.6. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein a rotational speed of the fan in the suction mode is substantially the same as the rotational speed of the fan in the blow mode.7. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 4 , ...

CLEANER

A cleaner comprises a cleaner main body, a first main body formed in a spherical shape and a second main body protruding from the front of the first main body such that the width at a second point located forward of a first point is smaller than the width at the first point. 1. A cleaner comprising:a cleaner main body;a first main body formed in a spherical shape; anda second main body protruding from the front of the first main body such that the width at a second point located forward of a first point is smaller than the width at the first point.2. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein both side surfaces of the second main body extend from the both side surfaces of the first main body.3. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein both side surfaces of the second main body are formed in a plane having a curvature at least partially in a vertical direction.4. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the second main body protrudes forward and downward from the first main body.5. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the second main body is protruded such that the height at the second point is smaller than the height at the first point.6. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the second main body is formed with curved surfaces at both lower sides thereof.7. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the second main body is arranged that a curvature at a lower portion of both side surfaces of the second main body at the second point claim 1 , which is provided in front of the first point claim 1 , is larger than a curvature at both sides of the second main body at the first point.8. The cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the cleaner further includes a moving wheel that rotates along an inner circumferential surface of the first main body and is rotatably provided for movement of the cleaner main body.9. The cleaner of claim 8 , wherein the moving wheel is arranged at the center of the cleaner main body.10. The cleaner of claim 8 , wherein the first main body includes:a central main body in which the moving wheel is ...

CLAMPING-TYPE DUST SUCTION TUBE OF VACUUM CLEANER, AND HAND-HELD VACUUM CLEANER

Disclosed are a clamping-type dust suction tube of a vacuum cleaner and a hand-held vacuum cleaner. The clamping-type dust suction tube includes a tube body and a conductive assembly arranged within the tube body, the tube body includes a plurality of sub-tubes connected in a butt joint manner to form a whole tube, joints arranged at joint portions of every two sub-tubes, and locking mechanisms arranged on the joints and used for locking every two sub-tubes with respect to each other, wherein the length of each sub-tube is less than or equal to a length, a width or a height of other components of the vacuum cleaner. The whole clamping-type dust suction tube is convenient for assembly and carry, reduces the volume of the package, and in addition, it is simple in structure, convenient to implement, and low in cost. 1. A clamping-type dust suction tube of a vacuum cleaner , comprising a tube body and a conductive assembly arranged within the tube body , wherein the tube body comprises a plurality of sub-tubes butt jointed to form a whole tube , joints arranged at joint portions of every two sub-tubes of the sub-tubes , and locking mechanisms arranged on the joints and used for locking every the two sub-tubes of the sub-tubes with respect to each other , wherein a length of each sub-tube is less than or equal to a length , a width or a height of other components of the vacuum cleaner.2. The clamping-type dust suction tube of a vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe joints comprise a first joint and a second joint arranged respectively at two end portions of each sub-tube, wherein the first joint is provided with a positioning slot thereon, and the second joint is provided with a positioning pin thereon capable of cooperating with the positioning slot.3. The clamping-type dust suction tube of a vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 2 , whereinthe locking mechanism comprises a locking groove arranged on any one of the first joint and the second joint, and a ...

CONDUCTIVE TELESCOPIC TUBE, AND HAND-HELD VACUUM CLEANER

Disclosed are a conductive telescopic tube and a hand-held vacuum cleaner, the conductive telescopic tube includes a plurality of sleevings capable of extending-retracting with respect to each other, and conductive assemblies disposed on each of the sleevings and capable of being connected with each other, and the conductive assemblies include mounting seats disposed on one side of the sleevings along a length direction of each of the sleevings, contact strips disposed along a length direction of the mounting seat, and a conductive joint conductively connecting every two adjacent of the contact strips respectively, wherein every two adjacent of the mounting seats are telescopically disposed, two end portions of the conductive joint are respectively located within two adjacent mounting seats, and capable of always conductively connecting the two adjacent contact strips. The hand-held vacuum cleaner includes a vacuum cleaner body, a dust suction head and the conductive telescopic tube. 1. A conductive telescopic tube , comprising a plurality of sleevings capable of extending-retracting with respect to each other , and conductive assemblies disposed on each of the sleevings , and capable of being connected with each other , wherein the conductive assemblies comprise mounting seats disposed on one side of the sleevings along a length direction of each of the sleevings , contact strips disposed along length directions of the mounting seats , and a conductive joint conductively connecting every two adjacent contact strips of the contact strips respectively , wherein every two adjacent mounting seats of the mounting seats are telescopically disposed , two end portions of the conductive joint are respectively located within the two adjacent mounting seats , and capable of always conductively connecting the two adjacent contact strips along with a telescopic movement of the two adjacent mounting seats.2. The conductive telescopic tube according to claim 1 , wherein mounting ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a hand vacuum cleaner, a surface cleaning head and a rigid air flow conduit. The hand vacuum cleaner has a main body housing dual cyclonic cleaning stages and a suction motor and fan assembly. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, a dirt air inlet and a cleaning head air outlet;(b) a rigid air flow conduit having a rigid wand inlet end having an air inlet in communicable with the cleaning head air outlet, a rigid wand outlet end and a longitudinally extending conduit axis, the rigid air flow conduit is moveably mountable to the surface cleaning head between an upper position and an in-use floor cleaning position in which the rigid air flow conduit extends at an angle to the vertical, the rigid wand outlet end having an air outlet; and, (i) a main body comprising a handle and a suction motor and fan assembly, the suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, the handle having a hand grip portion, a first handle portion and a second handle portion, the first handle portion is mounted to the main body rearward of the suction motor and fan assembly;', '(ii) a first cyclonic stage provided at the front end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the first cyclonic stage having a front end, a rear end and a cyclone axis of rotation extends between the front and rear ends of the first cyclonic stage; and,', '(iii) a second cyclonic stage having a front end, a rear end and at least one second stage cyclone having a cyclone axis of rotation that extends between the front and rear ends of the second cyclonic stage and the rear end of the second cyclonic stage is rearward of the rear end of the first cyclonic stage,, '(c) a hand vacuum cleaner removably mountable to the rigid wand outlet end, the hand vacuum cleaner having a front end, a rear end, an upper end, a lower end and a hand vacuum cleaner air inlet, the hand vacuum cleaner comprisingwherein the ...

CLEANING HEAD FOR A VACUUM CLEANER

The invention relates to a cleaning head (sometimes called a “suction head”) for a vacuum cleaner, and in particular to a cleaning head having a motor to rotate a brush carried by the cleaning head. According to the invention there is provided a cleaning head () having a steering joint, the steering joint having a non-rotatable section () and a rotatable section () with a rotatable joint () between the non-rotatable section and the rotatable section. The cleaning head has a first holding region () which is engageable by a first part () of the rotatable section (), the first holding region and the first part when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section. The cleaning head also has a second holding region () which is engageable by a second part () of the rotatable section (), the second holding region and the second part when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section. The cleaning head can therefore be held against unwanted rotation in a storage position and also in a position in which it is suspended above a surface being cleaned. 110220222026242052502454502422245254. A cleaning head () for a vacuum cleaner () , the cleaning head having a steering joint comprising a rotatable joint () and a pivotable joint () , the rotatable joint () having a non-rotatable section () and a rotatable section () with the rotatable joint () between the non-rotatable section and the rotatable section , the cleaning head having a first holding region () which is engageable by a first part () of the rotatable section () , the first holding region and the first part of the rotatable section when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section , the cleaning head having a second holding region () which is engageable by a second part () of the rotatable section () , the second holding region and the second part of the rotatable section when engaged resisting rotation of the rotatable section , the pivotable joint () enabling the rotatable section () to pivot between a ...

VACUUM CLEANER AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY

A vacuum cleaner and carrier assembly includes a vacuum cleaner and a carrier. The vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a suction inlet and an air outlet, an airflow passage that extends from the air inlet to the air outlet, and a suction source disposed within the housing and operable to generate a suction airflow that travels through the air inlet and through the air outlet. The vacuum cleaner also includes a battery that supplies power to the suction source to generate the suction airflow. The carrier includes a main body in which at least a portion of the housing is received and a battery receiving portion configured to receive the battery therein when the battery supplies power to the suction source. 1. A vacuum cleaner and carrier assembly comprising: a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet,', 'an airflow passage that extends from the air inlet to the air outlet,', 'a suction source disposed within the housing and operable to generate an airflow that travels through the air inlet and through the air outlet, and, 'a vacuum cleaner including'} a main body in which at least a portion of the housing is received, and', 'a battery receiving portion receiving the battery therein when the battery supplies power to the suction source to generate the suction airflow, and', 'a battery that supplies power to the suction source to generate the suction airflow., 'a carrier including'}2. The vacuum cleaner and carrier assembly of claim 1 , wherein the main body of the carrier includes a foam material and optionally a covering material surrounding the foam material.3. The vacuum cleaner and carrier assembly of claim 1 , wherein the battery receiving portion is movably coupled to the main body such that the battery is movable relative to the housing during use.4. The vacuum cleaner and carrier assembly of claim 3 , wherein the battery receiving portion is pivotally coupled to the main body.5. The vacuum cleaner and carrier assembly of claim 1 , wherein the carrier ...

ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Provided herein is a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner includes a main body, a driving unit provided in the main body and supplying power for traveling of the robot cleaner, first and second rotary members respectively rotating about first and second rotational axes based on power from the driving unit to provide a movement power source for traveling of the robot cleaner and allowing cleaners for wet cleaning to be fixed thereto, a push stick sensing unit sensing whether a push stick for manual cleaning is coupled to the main body of the robot cleaner, and a controller setting a manual cleaning mode, among cleaning modes of the robot cleaner, when coupling of the push stick is sensed. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a main body;a driving unit provided in the main body and supplying power for traveling of the robot cleaner;first and second rotary members respectively rotating about first and second rotational axes based on power from the driving unit to provide movement power for traveling of the robot cleaner and allowing cleaners for wet cleaning to be fixed thereto;a push stick sensing unit sensing whether a push stick for manual cleaning is coupled to the main body of the robot cleaner; anda controller setting a manual cleaning mode, among cleaning modes of the robot cleaner, when coupling of the push stick is sensed.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein when the manual cleaning mode is set claim 1 , the controller determines a cleaning direction of a user on the basis of a user's force applied to the push stick and control at least one of a rotation direction and a rotation speed of at least one of the first and second rotary members to provide movement power for assisting the user's force.3. The robot cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the controller controls at least one of the rotation direction and a rotation speed of at least one of the first and second rotary members such that the robot cleaner travels in a direction corresponding to the determined cleaning ...

Animal Waste Vacuum Disposal and Bagging Device

A solid pet waste vacuum and bagging device is described. The device is equipped with a canister, collection chute, vacuum motor, and a bag cartridge. The device eliminates the need for an individual to come into any contact with pet waste, including the temperature and the smell conventionally known to emanate from pet waste. The device employs the vacuum motor to collect pet waste within the bag via the collection chute. The collection chute is lined with a plastic bag, which is sealed and released from the collection chute within the canister upon activation of a dispose button by the user. The device is powered by rechargeable batteries, and may be equipped with a charging cradle to maintain a fully charged battery. 1. A pet waste vacuum comprising:a canister;a collection chute;a vacuum motor;a bag cartridge, said bag cartridge in communication with a bag;wherein said bag is air-permeable;wherein said collection chute, said bag, and said vacuum motor are housed within said canister;wherein said canister is equipped with a rim;wherein said rim is in communication with said bag cartridge;wherein said rim is configured to rotate, in so doing twisting said bag sealed;wherein said rim is equipped with a door configured to seal the waste within the collection chute;a battery;a power button; anda dispose button.2. The pet waste vacuum of claim 1 , wherein said dispose button releases said bag cartridge from said rim upon activation.3. The pet waste vacuum of claim 1 , further comprising:a locking mechanism;a handle; said handle in communication with said dispose button and said power button; anda flashlight, said flashlight integrated into said handle.4. A method of removing pet waste from a location with vacuum suction without human touch comprising:affixing a bag cartridge to a rim of a collection chute of a canister;wherein the canister houses the vacuum;wherein the canister is in communication with a handle;wherein the handle is equipped with a flashlight powered ...

CLEANER

A cleaner of the present disclosure comprises: a suction part; a main body comprising a body and a body cover for opening and closing the lower side of the body, the body comprising a cyclone part for separating dust from dust masses suctioned through the suction part and a dust container for storing the dust separated by the cyclone part; a handle part coupled to the main body; a filter part disposed inside the body, and filtering air, separated from the dust in the cyclone part; a movable part capable of moving inside the body along a space between the outside of the filter part and the inner circumferential surface of the body; an operation part disposed at the outside of the main body to move the movable part; and a delivery part penetrating through the main body, and connecting the movable part to the operation part. 1. A cleaner comprising:a suction part;a main body comprising a body and a body cover configured to open or close a lower portion of the body, the body comprising a cyclone part configured to separate dust from air suctioned through the suction part and a dust container configured to store the dust separated by the cyclone part;{'b': '6', '#text': 'a handle part coupled to the main body, the handle part comprising a handle body including a handle axis (A);'}a filter part disposed in the body and configured to filter the air such that the air separated from the dust in the cyclone part passes through the filter part;a movable part configured to move along a space between an outer portion of the filter part and an inner circumference surface of the body in the body;a manipulation part disposed outside the main body and configured to be manipulated for moving the movable part; anda transfer part passing through the main body and connecting the movable part to the manipulation part,{'b': '1', 'claim-text': [{'b': ['6', '5'], '#text': 'the handle axis (A) extends along an axial line (L) having a certain length within a length range of the handle body ...

CLEANER

A cleaner comprising: a housing having the shape of a hollow cylinder, a barrier for dividing the inner space of the housing into an upper space and a lower space; a barrier through-hole provided so as to penetrate the barrier; an intake portion provided on the circumferential surface of the housing; an exhaust portion provided to penetrate the housing; a housing discharge port penetrating the bottom surface of the housing; a cover for closing the housing discharge port; an alien-substance separating portion provided in the lower space so as to provide a channel that guides air introduced to the intake portion to the barrier through-hole; a fan provided to comprise an impeller positioned in the upper space; a rotating shaft to which the impeller is fixed, and a motor for rotating the rotating shaft; and a storage portion provided to be attachable to/detachable from the housing. 110-. (canceled)11. A cleaner comprising:a housing having a hollow cylinder shape;a barrier for dividing an inner space of the housing into an upper space and a lower space;a barrier through-hole provided to pass through the barrier such that the upper space and the lower space are communicated with each other;an intake unit provided on a circumferential surface of the housing to communicate the lower space with the outside of the housing;a housing through-hole to communicate the upper space with the outside of the housing;an upper cover provided in the housing to open or close the housing through-hole;an exhaust unit provided to pass through the upper cover to discharge the air inside the upper space to the outside of the housing;a fan comprising a case provided in the upper space, a case intake port provided on one surface of the case headed for the barrier through-hole to allow the air to enter the case, a case exhaust port provided on one surface of the case headed for the exhaust unit to discharge the air inside the case, and an impeller rotatably provided inside the case; anda particle ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a hand vacuum cleaner, a surface cleaning head and a rigid air flow conduit. The hand vacuum cleaner has a main body housing a suction motor and fan assembly. The hand vacuum cleaner also has an air inlet centrally positioned on a front end of an air treatment member, the air inlet is releasably connectable with the air outlet of the rigid wand. The hand vacuum cleaner also has a hand vacuum cleaner electrical connector provided on the front end of the air treatment member adjacent the hand vacuum cleaner air inlet, the hand vacuum cleaner electrical connector is releasably connectable with the outlet end electrical connector. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a surface cleaning head having a front end, a rear end, a dirt air inlet and a cleaning head air outlet;(b) a rigid air flow conduit having a rigid wand inlet end having an air inlet in communicable with the cleaning head air outlet, a rigid wand outlet end and a longitudinally extending conduit axis, the rigid air flow conduit is moveably mountable to the surface cleaning head between an upright position and an in-use floor cleaning position in which the rigid air flow conduit extends at an angle to the vertical, the rigid wand outlet end having an air outlet and an outlet end electrical connector; and, (i) a main body comprising a handle and a suction motor and fan assembly, the suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, the handle having a hand grip portion;', '(ii) an air treatment member provided at the front end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the air treatment member having a central longitudinal axis;', '(iii) a hand vacuum cleaner air inlet centrally positioned on a front end of the air treatment member and releasably connectable with the air outlet of the rigid wand; and,', '(iv) a hand vacuum cleaner electrical connector provided on the front end of the air treatment member adjacent the hand vacuum cleaner air inlet, the ...

HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER

A handheld vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup assembly, a suction nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. The dust cup assembly includes a cup casing, an airflow generation device and a cyclone separation device, both of which are arranged in the cup casing, the airflow generation device being arranged above the cyclone separation device and positioned on a downstream side of the cyclone separation device, and an air vent being formed in a top of the cup casing. The suction nozzle assembly is mounted to the cup casing and defines a suction channel. The handle assembly is mounted to the cup casing and used to be held. With the structure, a blowing direction of the air vent is not towards a surface to be cleaned, so as to prevent the wind from the air vent blows away dust on the surface to be cleaned and hence ensure a cleaning effect. 1. A handheld vacuum cleaner , comprising: a cup casing arranged vertically;', 'an airflow generation device; and', 'a cyclone separation device, wherein the airflow generation device and the cyclone separation device being arranged in the cup casing, the airflow generation device being arranged above the cyclone separation device and located at a downstream side of the cyclone separation device, and an air vent being formed in a top of the cup casing;, 'a dust cup assembly comprisinga suction nozzle assembly mounted to the cup casing and defining a suction channel; anda handle assembly mounted to the cup casing and used to be held.2. The handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the suction nozzle assembly is transversely mounted to the cup casing claim 1 , and projected onto a vertical plane claim 1 , a blowing direction of the air vent is inclined upward relative to an axial direction of the suction channel.3. The handheld vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein an included angle θ between an axial direction of the suction channel and a blowing direction of the air vent is projected onto a horizontal plane and ...

HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER

A handheld vacuum cleaner including a fluid flow path, a main body, a fluid flow motor, a battery, and a cyclone chamber. The fluid flow path extends from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet, and the main body includes a handle. The fluid flow motor is positioned in the fluid flow path. The battery is positioned below the fluid flow motor. The cyclone chamber is in the fluid flow path transverse to the dirty air inlet. The cyclone chamber includes a first end wall and a second end wall, a cyclone chamber axis passing through the first end wall and the second end wall, a cyclone dirty fluid inlet, and a cyclone clean fluid outlet. The first end wall and the second end wall of the cyclone chamber both intersect a common horizontal plane when the handheld vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface. 1. A handheld vacuum cleaner comprising:a fluid flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;a main body including a handle;a fluid flow motor positioned in the fluid flow path;a battery positioned below the fluid flow motor; and a first end wall and a second end wall,', 'a cyclone chamber axis passing through the first end wall and the second end wall,', 'a cyclone dirty fluid inlet, and', 'a cyclone clean fluid outlet,', 'wherein the first end wall and the second end wall of the cyclone chamber both intersect a common horizontal plane when the handheld vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface., 'a cyclone chamber in the fluid flow path transverse to the dirty air inlet, the cyclone chamber including'}2. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the battery is a removable and rechargeable battery pack.3. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the battery is entirely positioned below the fluid flow motor.4. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the handheld vacuum cleaner is supported solely by the battery when the handheld vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface.5. The handheld vacuum ...

HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER

A handheld vacuum cleaner including a dirty air inlet, a fluid flow path, a main body, a fluid flow motor, a premotor filter, and a debris separator. The dirty air inlet is disposed at the front of the handheld vacuum cleaner and defines an inlet axis. The fluid flow path extends from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. The main body includes a handle disposed at the rear of the handheld vacuum cleaner. The fluid flow motor is positioned in the main body along the fluid flow path and defines a motor axis. The premotor filter is disposed in the main body and includes an annular filter media forming a filter axis. The annular filter media includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal filter surface extending between the first end and second end. The annular filter media surrounds a filter air passageway along the filter axis and upstream of the fluid flow motor. The debris separator is upstream of the premotor filter in the fluid flow path and defines a debris separator axis. The filter axis is generally parallel to the motor axis. 1. A handheld vacuum cleaner comprising:a dirty air inlet disposed at the front of the handheld vacuum cleaner, the dirty air inlet defining an inlet axis;a fluid flow path extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;a main body including a handle disposed at the rear of the handheld vacuum cleaner;a fluid flow motor positioned in the main body along the fluid flow path, the fluid flow motor defining a motor axis;a premotor filter disposed in the main body, the premotor filter including an annular filter media forming a filter axis, the annular filter media having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal filter surface extending between the first end and second end, the annular filter media surrounding a filter air passageway along the filter axis, the filter air passageway upstream of the fluid flow motor, anda debris separator upstream of the premotor filter in the fluid flow path and defining a debris ...

CLEANER

A cleaner includes a main body, a handle, a first switch member, and a second switch member. The main body generates a suction force to suck in dust with air by a motor. The handle is to be held by a user. The first switch member is disposed movably on the handle and switches between supplying and not supplying power to the motor by being moved. The second switch member is disposed movably on the handle and, by being moved, moves the first switch member so as to switch between supplying and not supplying power to the motor. 1. A cleaner , comprising:a main body that generates a suction force to suck in dust with air by a motor;a handle to be held by a user;a first switch member that is disposed movably on the handle, and that switches between supplying and not supplying power to the motor by being moved; anda second switch member that is disposed movably on the handle, and that, by being moved, moves the first switch member so as to switch between supplying and not supplying power to the motor.2. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the first switch member is a trigger operation member capable of being pulled into the handle.3. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the second switch member is a slide operation member slidable with respect to the handle.4. The cleaner according to claim 3 , wherein when the second switch member is slid in a first direction claim 3 , the second switch member pulls the first switch member into the handle claim 3 , and when the second switch member is slid in a second direction opposite to the first direction claim 3 , the second switch member allows the first switch member to return to an original position.5. The cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein the second switch member includes a lock mechanism for maintaining the second switch member at a predetermined position up to which the second switch member is slid in the first direction.6. The cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the first switch member and the second ...

ERGONOMIC GRIPPING MECHANISMS OF A HANDHELD AIR MOVEMENT APPARATUS

Ergonomic gripping mechanisms of handheld air movement apparatuses are provided. A handheld air movement apparatus may include a handle portion and a tool portion. The handle portion may include a grip, a trigger, and a handle pivot. The grip may have first and second ends. The trigger may be positioned toward the first end of the grip and the handle pivot may be positioned toward the second end of the grip. The tool portion may include a housing, a nozzle coupled to the housing, and a handle connection base. The tool portion may provide air movement into and/or out of the nozzle in response to a signal received from the trigger of the handle portion. The handle connection base of the tool portion may be pivotally coupled to the handle portion at the handle pivot to provide directional height adjustment of the tool portion with respect to the handle portion. 1. A handheld air movement apparatus comprising: a grip having a first end and a second end, and', 'a handle pivot positioned toward the second end of the grip, wherein the handle pivot comprises a spring loaded mechanism; and, 'a handle portion comprising a housing,', 'a nozzle coupled to the housing, and', 'a handle connection base pivotally coupled to the handle portion at the handle pivot, wherein the spring loaded mechanism of the handle pivot is configured to release the handle connection base of the tool portion to allow the tool portion to pivot one or both of up and down with respect to the handle portion to provide directional height adjustment of the tool portion with respect to the handle portion., 'a tool portion comprising2. The handheld air movement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the directional height adjustment of the tool portion with respect to the handle portion is provided at a plurality of pre-defined angular positions.3. The handheld air movement apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of pre-defined angular positions include 0 degrees and 45 degrees.4. The handheld air movement ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. An air treatment member and suction motor are positioned in the air flow path. The hand vacuum cleaner includes an onboard energy storage unit and has a pistol grip handle. When the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with its upper end above its lower end, the pistol grip handle is located at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner, the energy storage unit is located at the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner with the suction motor located above the front end of the energy storage unit and the pistol grip handle located above the rear end of the energy storage unit. A finger grip area may be provided between the handle and the suction motor above the energy storage unit. 2. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , further comprising a finger grip area wherein claim 1 , when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end claim 1 , the finger grip area is positioned forward of the pistol grip handle and above the energy storage unit.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the finger grip area is positioned between the front end and the rear end of the energy storage unit.4. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage unit comprises a plurality of energy storage members and a line that extends through at least some of the energy storage members is substantially parallel to the air treatment member axis.5. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage unit comprises a plurality of energy storage members claim 1 , the energy storage members have a longitudinal axis and the energy storage members are oriented with the longitudinal energy storage member axis extending transverse to the air treatment member axis.6. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 5 , wherein the energy storage members are arranged in a single extending row extending in a forward/rearward direction.7. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , ...

HANDHELD SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand vacuum cleaner wherein a pre-motor filter, the suction motor, the energy storage unit and the pistol grip handle are substantially located within a volume defined by a projection of the air treatment member sidewall. 1. A hand vacuum cleaner having an upper end , a lower end , a front end having a dirty air inlet and a rear end , the hand vacuum cleaner comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet;(b) a cyclone positioned in the air flow path, the cyclone having a cyclone front end, a cyclone rear end, a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet and a cyclone axis of rotation axis extending between the cyclone front end and the cyclone rear end;(c) a dirt collection chamber external to the cyclone and surrounding at least 80% of the cyclone; and(d) a main body comprising a suction motor that is positioned in the air flow path, a plurality of energy storage members and a pistol grip handle, the pistol grip handle having an upper end and a lower end,wherein a line that extends through the plurality of energy storage members is substantially parallel to the cyclone axis of rotation, andwherein when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end, the suction motor is located rearward of a pre-motor filter, the pistol grip handle is located at the rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner and the plurality of energy storage members are located at the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner, andwherein a pre-motor filter, the suction motor, the energy storage unit and the pistol grip handle are substantially located within a volume defined by a projection of the dirt collection chamber sidewall.2. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end claim 1 , the energy storage members are located below the pistol grip handle.3. The hand vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the energy storage unit comprises a plurality of energy ...

Surface cleaning apparatus

A surface cleaning apparatus including a separator having an inlet for receiving dirt laden air and an outlet. The surface cleaning apparatus further includes a suction source and a chamber having an inlet in communication with the separator outlet and outlet in communication with the suction source. The chamber inlet and the chamber outlet are offset from each other.

MOTOR DRIVE DEVICE, ELECTRIC BLOWER, ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER, AND HAND DRYER

A motor drive device includes a single-phase inverter which is an inverter including a plurality of switching elements. The inverter converts a direct-current voltage output from a direct-current power supply into an alternating-current voltage, by operation of the plurality of switching elements operating, and applies the alternating-current voltage to a motor. The motor drive device includes a control power supply outputting power having a voltage lower than the direct-current voltage, by using the direct-current voltage. The motor drive device includes a drive signal generation unit driven by the power. The drive signal generation unit generates drive signals driving the plurality of switching elements, and outputs the generated drive signals to the plurality of switching elements. The motor drive device includes a power supply switch operating so as to allow supply of the power from the control power supply to the drive signal generation unit when a rotation speed of the motor is higher than a threshold. The power supply switch operates so as to stop the supply of the power from the control power supply to the drive signal generation unit when the rotation speed is lower than the threshold. 1. A motor drive device comprising:an inverter including a plurality of switching elements, the inverter converting a direct-current voltage output from a direct-current power supply into an alternating-current voltage by operation of the plurality of switching elements, and applying the alternating-current voltage to a motor;a control power supply outputting power having a voltage lower than the direct-current voltage, by using the direct-current voltage;a first signal generation unit driven by the power, the first signal generation unit generating drive signals driving the plurality of switching elements, and outputting the generated drive signals to the plurality of switching elements; anda power supply switch operating so as to allow supply of the power from the control ...

MULTISTAGE CYCLONE AND SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a cyclone having a plurality of tangential air inlets. Each tangential air inlet is formed of a sidewall and an end wall. The tangential air inlet has an inlet port which is positioned to face a wall of the cyclone chamber. The tangential air inlets have a flow straightener provided on a radial inner or outer side.

VACUUM CLEANER AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF THE VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a motor configured to rotate at a speed of predetermined revolutions per minute (RPM) in a normal mode, a first switch configured to control a power on/off operation of the vacuum cleaner, a second switch configured to change an operation mode of the vacuum cleaner, a battery unit including a first processor configured to, based on the first switch being pressed, control a power of the vacuum cleaner to be turned on, and a second processor configured to, based on the power of the vacuum cleaner being turned on according to an operation of the first switch, control the vacuum cleaner to operate in the normal mode, and according to an operation of the second switch in the normal mode, control the vacuum cleaner to operate in a standby mode where power supplied to the motor is turned off. 1. A vacuum cleaner , comprising:a motor configured to rotate at a predetermined number of revolutions per minute (RPM) in a normal mode;a first switch configured to control a power on/off operation of the vacuum cleaner;a second switch configured to change an operation mode of the vacuum cleaner;a battery unit including a first processor configured to, based on the first switch being pressed, control a power of the vacuum cleaner to be turned on; and based on the power of the vacuum cleaner being turned on according to an operation of the first switch, control the vacuum cleaner to operate in the normal mode, and', 'according to an operation of the second switch in the normal mode, control the vacuum cleaner to operate in a standby mode where power supplied to the motor is turned off., 'a second processor configured to2. The vacuum cleaner as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the battery unit comprises:a battery pack configured to supply power to the vacuum cleaner; anda third switch configured to connect the battery pack to the vacuum cleaner,wherein the first processor is further configured to, each time when the first switch is ...

CLEANING APPARATUS

A cleaning apparatus is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning unit including a power consumption unit and a stick unit with which the cleaning unit is coupled and which allows the cleaning unit to move in a state of being gripped by a user. The cleaning unit includes a first coupling portion, and the stick unit includes a second coupling portion separably coupled with the first coupling portion, an operation portion operable to separate the second coupling portion from the first coupling portion, and a power transfer portion for transferring an operation force of the operation portion to the second coupling portion. 1. A cleaning apparatus comprising:a cleaning unit including a power consumption unit and a first coupling portion; anda stick unit able to be coupled to the cleaning unit and which allows the cleaning unit to move when gripped by a user, a second coupling portion able to be coupled with the first coupling portion;', 'an operation portion operable to separate the second coupling portion from the first coupling portion; and, 'wherein the stick unit comprisesa power transfer portion for transferring an operation force of the operation portion to the second coupling portion.2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a transport device for automatically moving the cleaning unit claim 1 ,wherein the power consumption unit comprises a suction force generating device for generating a suction force.3. The cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the cleaning unit further comprises a first battery for supplying power to the suction force generating device claim 2 ,wherein the stick unit further comprises a second battery for supplying power to the suction force generating device while being connected to the cleaning unit, andwherein the second battery is connected to the first battery in series when the stick unit is connected to the cleaning unit.4. The cleaning apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the stick unit further comprises a hand ...

DUST-COLLECTING DEVICE AND VACUUM CLEANER

A dust collecting device achieving higher efficiency in dust-and-dirt separation while suppressing adhesion of dust and dirt, and a vacuum cleaner equipped therewith. The dust-collecting device includes a cylindrical casing and an insertion part. The casing includes an introduction port allowing dust-containing air to be introduced inside. The insertion part is disposed inside the casing to allow swirling flow of the dust-containing air to be formed between the insertion part and an inner surface of the casing. The insertion part includes a cylindrical enlarged part, an opening part, and a wall part. The opening part is formed on a surface of the enlarged part in a side of a first centrifuge separator. The wall part projects at least at a position corresponding to an outside of the opening part, from the surface of the enlarged part in the side of the first centrifuge separator, toward the first centrifuge separator. 1. A dust-collecting device comprising a separator configured to centrifugally separate dust and dirt by swirling dust-containing air , and a dust-collecting part configured to accumulate the dust and dirt separated by the separator , the dust-collecting device comprising:a cylindrical casing having an introduction port allowing the dust-containing air to be introduced inside; anda structure disposed inside the casing so as to allow swirling flow of the dust-containing air to be formed between the structure and an inner surface of the casing, a cylindrical enlarged part;', 'an opening part formed on a surface of the enlarged part in a side of the separator; and', 'a wall part projecting at least at a position corresponding to an outside of the opening part, from the surface of the enlarged part in the side of the separator, toward the separator., 'the structure including2. The dust-collecting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe wall part includes an end part in the side of the separator, and the end part projects toward the separator over an end ...

ELECTRIC BLOWER, VACUUM CLEANER, AND HAND DRYER

An electric blower includes a fan, and a board disposed in an airflow path of the fan and including a switching element. The board includes a lead wire projecting into the airflow path. 1. An electric blower comprising:a fan;a motor to drive the fan, the motor being disposed in an airflow path of the fan; anda board disposed in the airflow path of the fan and including a switching element, the board being disposed downstream of the motor in a blowing direction of the fan;wherein the board is disposed to face the motor, andwherein the board includes a lead wire projecting into the airflow path, the lead wire being disposed on a surface of the board on a side opposite a surface of the board facing the fan.2. The electric blower of claim 1 , wherein the lead wire is litz wire.3. (canceled)4. The electric blower of claim 1 , whereina coating of moisture proof material is formed on the surface of the board on which the lead wire is disposed, andthe lead wire is disposed to be exposed from the coating.5. The electric blower of claim 1 , comprising a battery that is a power source for the fan claim 1 ,wherein the board includes an electrolytic capacitor on a side of a central portion of the board opposite the battery.6. (canceled)7. The electric blower of claim 1 , whereinthe motor includes a frame,the airflow path includes a first airflow path outside the frame and a second airflow path inside the frame, andthe board faces the first airflow path and the second airflow path.8. The electric blower of claim 1 , whereinthe board is a first board, andthe electric blower further comprises, downstream of the first board in-a the blowing direction of the fan, a second board including an electronic part.9. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a suction portion including a suction port;a dust collection container to store dust;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the electric blower of , the electric blower sucking air containing dust through the suction portion into the dust ...

Configuration of a surface cleaning apparatus

A vacuum cleaner has an upright support structure pivotally mounted to a cleaning head. A portable surface cleaning unit is removably mounted to the upright support structure. The portable surface cleaning unit has a cyclone chamber, a dirt collection chamber exterior to the cyclone chamber and a suction motor. When the portable surface cleaning unit is mounted to the upright support structure and the upright support structure extends upwardly from the cleaning head, the upper end wall of the dirt collection chamber and the cyclone chamber end wall are an openable upper wall of the portable surface cleaning unit.

PORTABLE EXTRACTOR

An extraction cleaner includes a supply tank, a recovery tank, a pump, a suction source, a base configured to support the suction source and the pump, an external hose, and a hose attachment assembly. The hose attachment assembly has a suction conduit extending from a suction inlet connected to the proximal end of the hose to a suction outlet in fluid communication with the recovery tank. The suction conduit is removable from the base with the hose. The hose attachment assembly also has a fluid coupling which is removable with the suction conduit. The fluid coupling extends from a coupling inlet in fluid communication with the pump to a coupling outlet coupled to a supply tube having one or more portions carried within the suction conduit. The proximal end of the hose is at least partially nested adjacent the base when the suction conduit is coupled to the base. 1. An extraction cleaner comprising:a base:a supply tank for holding cleaning liquid;a recovery tank for receiving and storing recovered liquid and dirt;a suction source in fluid communication with the recovery tank and operable to draw recovered liquid and dirt into the recovery tank; and a hose;', 'a suction conduit configured to be removably coupled to the extraction cleaner, the suction conduit extending from a suction inlet connected to the hose to a suction outlet configured to be in fluid communication with the recovery tank; and', 'a fluid coupling configured to be removable with the suction conduit, the fluid coupling extending from a coupling inlet configured to be in fluid communication with the supply tank and a coupling outlet coupled to a supply tube, the supply tube having one or more portions carried within the suction conduit,, 'a hose attachment assembly including,'}wherein the suction inlet defines an inlet longitudinal axis, andwherein the suction outlet extends in a direction traverse the inlet longitudinal axis.2. The extraction cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the fluid coupling is a quick ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A surface cleaning apparatus has a dirty air inlet and an air treatment member. The air treatment member includes a dirt collection region having an openable door. When an accessory is connected to the dirty air inlet, the openable door is inhibited from opening. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) an air flow path from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and including a suction motor;(b) an air treatment member comprising a dirt collection region having an openable door; and,(c) an accessory removably connectable to the dirty air inlet wherein, when the accessory is connected to the dirty air inlet, the openable door is inhibited from opening.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising a front end having the dirty air inlet and the openable door is provided on the front end.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the accessory is removably mounted to the dirty air inlet.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein claim 1 , when the accessory is connected to the dirty air inlet claim 1 , the accessory physically inhibits the openable door from opening.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein claim 4 , when the accessory is connected to the dirty air inlet claim 4 , the accessory overlies a portion of the openable door.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein claim 5 , when the accessory is connected to the dirty air inlet claim 5 , the accessory abuts a portion of the openable door.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the openable door has first and second opposed sides claim 4 , the first side having a hinge for the openable door and claim 4 , when the accessory is connected to the dirty air inlet claim 4 , the accessory interacts with the second opposed side thereby inhibiting the openable door from opening.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising an openable door lock comprising a lock engaging member and a door release actuator drivingly connected to the lock engaging member claim 1 , the lock ...

Vacuum cleaner accessory

An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner includes a conduit and a nozzle. The conduit includes a first end coupled to the vacuum cleaner and a second end opposite the first end. The nozzle is coupled to the second end and includes a first portion with a first set of teeth and a first channel with an opening opposite the first set of teeth. The nozzle also includes a second portion with a second set of teeth and a second channel with an opening opposite the second set of teeth. The first set of teeth interlock with the second set of teeth, and are configured to cause the first portion and the second portion to pivot together relative to the conduit between a closed position and an open position. The nozzle is movable along an outer surface of the conduit from the second end toward the first end.

HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER

A handheld vacuum cleaner () includes a main body () with a handle () and a bottom surface () upon which the vacuum cleaner is configured to be positioned on a horizontal surface (), a motor assembly () positioned in the main body, and a cyclonic separator assembly () removably coupled to the main body. The cyclonic separator assembly includes an inlet nozzle () having a dirty air inlet () positioned at a front () of the handheld vacuum cleaner when the cyclonic separator assembly is coupled to the main body, a cyclonic chamber () in fluid communication with the dirty air inlet, and a dirt collection region () configured to receive debris separated in the cyclonic chamber. The handheld vacuum cleaner further includes a release actuator () configured to release the cyclonic separator assembly from the main body when actuated by a user. The release actuator is accessible from a bottom () of the main body. 1. A handheld vacuum cleaner comprising:a main body including a handle and a bottom surface upon which the vacuum cleaner is configured to be positioned on a horizontal surface;a motor assembly positioned in the main body; an inlet nozzle having a dirty air inlet positioned at a front of the handheld vacuum cleaner when the cyclonic separator assembly is coupled to the main body,', 'a cyclonic chamber in fluid communication with the dirty air inlet, and', 'a dirt collection region configured to receive debris separated in the cyclonic chamber;, 'a cyclonic separator assembly removably coupled to the main body, the cyclonic separator assembly including'}a release actuator configured to release the cyclonic separator assembly from the main body when actuated by a user, wherein the release actuator is accessible from a bottom of the main body.2. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the release actuator is movable between a locking position that prevents removal of the cyclonic separator assembly from the main body and a released position that allows removal ...

HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER

A handheld vacuum cleaner() includes a main body() with a handle() and a receptacle(), a motor assembly() positioned within the main body(), and a battery() configured to be selectively received within the receptacle() to power the motor assembly(). The handheld vacuum cleaner() also includes a latch() movable between a blocking position that prevents removal of the battery() from the receptacle() and a released position that allows removal of the battery() from the receptacle(). The latch() elastically deforms to move between the blocking position and the released position. 1. A handheld vacuum cleaner comprising:a main body including a handle and a receptacle;a motor assembly positioned within the main body;a battery configured to be selectively received within the receptacle to power the motor assembly; anda latch movable between a blocking position that prevents removal of the battery from the receptacle and a released position that allows removal of the battery from the receptacle;wherein the latch elastically deforms to move between the blocking position and the released position.2. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the latch includes a user-actuated portion and a locking portion that engages the battery when the latch is in the blocking position.3. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , wherein actuation of the user-actuated portion deflects the locking portion to the released position.4. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 3 , wherein the latch is a single integrally molded part.5. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the user-actuated portion of the latch is constrained by the main body to translate along a single axis only.6. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the latch includes a fixed connection to the main body.7. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 6 , wherein the latch flexes between the blocking position and the released position as a cantilever.8. The handheld vacuum cleaner of claim 6 , wherein the ...

MODULAR TOOL SYSTEM

A modular tool system is disclosed herein with a power unit, a battery, a controller, a sensor, and a plurality of tool modules. The hand-held sized power unit can include a motor housing and a motor with a shaft. The controller can variably control the shaft. Each tool module can include a housing, a work-engaging portion, a transmission linkage, and an identifier. The identifier is within a range of detection of the sensor when the housings are coupled. Each of the identifiers is distinguishable from other identifiers and the sensor transmits a different signal for each of the identifiers. The controller is configured to determine one of a plurality of different shaft speeds or one of a plurality of different torques to transmit through the shaft in response to the signal from the sensor indicating a particular identifier. 1. A modular tool system , comprising:a hand-held power unit including a motor disposed partially within a motor housing, the motor including a shaft at least partially contained in the motor housing;a plurality of batteries being substantially cylindrical and arranged in contact with a rear lace of the motor housing, a rear face of an initial battery contacting a front face of a subsequent battery, wherein the motor and the plurality of batteries are selectively disposed in electrical communication such that the plurality of batteries can selectively power the motor;a controller disposed partially within the motor housing, and configured to variably control the electrical communication between the plurality of batteries and the motor such that a speed of rotation of the shaft and a level of torque transmitted through the shaft is variable;two sensors, in electrical communication with the controller and disposed within the motor housing, arranged on opposite sides of the shall between the shaft and a circumferential edge of the motor housing, each of the two sensors being adjacent an exterior surface of the motor housing defined by the ...

BATTERY PACK

A backpack vacuum cleaner configured to be carried on a user's back includes a housing enclosing a suction source, a dirt separator in fluid communication with the suction source, a shoulder strap coupled to the housing, and a battery receptacle located on the housing. A battery is removably coupled to the battery receptacle to provide power to the suction source, and the battery includes a battery housing and a handle extending from the battery housing. The battery can be decoupled and removed from the battery receptacle with one hand while the backpack vacuum cleaner is positioned on the user's back. 1. A backpack vacuum cleaner configured to be carried on a user's back , the backpack vacuum cleaner comprising:a housing enclosing a suction source;a dirt separator in fluid communication with the suction source;a shoulder strap coupled to the housing;a battery receptacle located on the housing; anda battery removably coupled to the battery receptacle to provide power to the suction source, the battery including a battery housing and a handle extending from the battery housing,wherein the battery can be decoupled and removed from the battery receptacle with one hand while the backpack vacuum cleaner is positioned on the user's back.2. The backpack vacuum cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a top end and a bottom end claim 1 , and wherein the battery receptacle is disposed between the suction source and the bottom end of the housing.4. The backpack vacuum cleaner of claim 3 , further comprising an air inlet in fluid communication with the dirt separator and the suction source claim 3 , wherein the air inlet is located adjacent the top end of the housing.5. The backpack vacuum cleaner of claim 3 , further comprising a latching arrangement for inhibiting the battery pack from being removed from the receptacle claim 3 , the latching arrangement includingan actuator movable between a first position and a second position, anda latch member movable from a ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A portable surface cleaning apparatus is removably mounted from a wheeled base. The portable surface cleaning apparatus is provided with an energy storage member and a suction motor. 1. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising:a) a base comprising or connectable to a power cord;b) a portable cleaning unit removable from a position in which the portable cleaning unit is supported by the base and comprising at least one cyclonic separation stage, a first energy storage member and a portable cleaning unit suction motor; and,c) a fluid flow path extending from a first dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the surface cleaning apparatus,wherein the energy storage member may be charged when the portable cleaning unit is supported by the base.2. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the portable cleaning unit further comprises a power cord.3. The surface cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the power cord is removably electrically connected to the portable cleaning unit.4. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the power cord is also removably electrically connected to the base.5. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the power cord provides AC current to the base and the base provides current to the portable cleaning unit when the portable cleaning unit is supported by the base.6. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the base provides DC current to the portable cleaning unit when the portable cleaning unit is supported by the base.7. The surface cleaning apparatus of further comprising a power cord electrically connected to the base and wherein the power cord provides AC current to the base when connected to the base and the base provides current to the portable cleaning unit when the portable cleaning unit is supported by the base.8. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the base provides DC current to the portable cleaning unit when the portable cleaning unit is supported by the base.9. The surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the portable ...

HANDHELD CLEANING DEVICE

A handheld cleaning device comprising a housing having a handle for gripping the device; a motor-fan assembly for generating an air flow; a cleaning head comprising a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the motor-fan assembly and a cleaning accessory mounted on the cleaning head; and a fluid tank in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the motor-fan assembly for receiving fluid from the suction nozzle in the air flow; wherein the cleaning head is rotatably mounted on the housing and the cleaning head is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the housing between a first position in which the suction nozzle is in an operable position and a second position in which the cleaning accessory is in an operable position. 1. A handheld cleaning device comprising:a housing having a handle for gripping the device;a motor-fan assembly for generating an air flow;a cleaning head comprising a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the motor-fan assembly and a cleaning accessory mounted on the cleaning head; anda fluid tank in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the motor-fan assembly for receiving fluid from the suction nozzle in the air flow;wherein the cleaning head is rotatably mounted on the housing and the cleaning head is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the housing between a first position in which the suction nozzle is in an operable position and a second position in which the cleaning accessory is in an operable position.2. A handheld cleaning device according to claim 1 , wherein the handle is mounted on a first side of the housing and the operable position of the suction nozzle or the cleaning accessory is on a second side of the housing opposing the first side of the housing.3. A handheld cleaning device according to claim 1 , wherein the handheld cleaning device comprises a locking mechanism for preventing the cleaning head from rotating between the first position and second positions.4. A handheld cleaning device according to ...

PORTABLE SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main body housing a suction motor, and a cyclone bin assembly removably mounted to the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be partially or wholly nested in the body when the cyclone bin assembly is mounted to the body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted to a lower surface of the main body. The cyclone bin assembly may be removably mounted as a sealed unit. 1. A hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus comprising:(a) a body housing a suction motor and comprising a dirty air inlet;(b) a cyclone bin assembly removably mounted to the body, the cyclone bin assembly comprising a cyclone bin assembly air inlet in air flow communication with the dirty air inlet when the cyclone bin assembly is mounted to the body, a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber; and,(c) an air flow path extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and including the suction motor and the cyclone chamberwherein the cyclone bin assembly is at least partially nested in the body when the cyclone bin assembly is mounted to the body.2. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein a recess is provided in a lower side of the body in which the cyclone bin assembly is received.3. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein an upper portion of the cyclone bin assembly is received in the recess.4. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the cyclone bin assembly air inlet is provided at an upper end of the cyclone bin assembly.5. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein a cyclone bin assembly air outlet is provided at an upper end of the cyclone bin assembly.6. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein an upper portion of the cyclone bin assembly is received in the recess claim 5 , and the body comprises a pre-motor filter positioned above the recess.7. The hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus of wherein a recess ...

SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH DIFFERENT CLEANING CONFIGURATIONS

A reconfigurable surface cleaning apparatus is provided. 1. A reconfigurable upright surface cleaning apparatus comprising , when configured in an upright mode:(a) a surface cleaning head having a dirty air inlet;(b) a support structure moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position;(c) a cleaning unit removably mounted to the support structure by a mounting member, the cleaning unit comprising a suction motor and an air treatment member, the suction motor having a suction motor axis of rotation; and,(d) an air flow path extending from the dirty air inlet to the air treatment member, the air flow path comprising a flexible air flow conduit and the mounting member,wherein the flexible air flow conduit is connected to the mounting member,wherein the upright surface cleaning apparatus is convertible to a portable mode in which the cleaning unit is removed from the support structure, andwherein, in a first configuration, the air treatment member remains in communication with the flexible air flow conduit as the cleaning unit is removed from the support structure.2. The reconfigurable upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the flexible air flow conduit is connected to the mounting member at a location at which the mounting member is securable to the support structure.3. The reconfigurable upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein the dirty air inlet is provided in a front end of the surface cleaning head claim 1 , the support structure is moveably mounted to a rear end of the surface cleaning head and claim 1 , when the reconfigurable surface cleaning apparatus is configured in the upright mode claim 1 , the air treatment member has an air inlet provided in the rear side of the air treatment member.4. The reconfigurable upright surface cleaning apparatus of wherein a portion of the flexible air flow conduit is co-extensive with the suction motor.5. The reconfigurable upright surface cleaning apparatus of ...

BAGGED VACUUM CLEANER

This invention relates to a bagged vacuum cleaner, i.e. to a vacuum cleaner in which dirt and debris is collected in a disposable bag. The vacuum cleaner () has a body (), the body having a dirt-collection chamber (), a motor () and an impeller (). The body also has an inlet duct () upstream of the dirt- collection chamber, the inlet duct being connected to an inlet tube () adapted to fit to an opening of the disposable bag. A wall () of the inlet duct adjacent to the inlet tube () is transparent so that a user can look through the wall and into the inlet tube to observe whether or not the bag is full. 1101226141630364036. A vacuum cleaner () having a body () , the body having a dirt-collection chamber () , a motor () and an impeller () , the body having an inlet duct () upstream of the dirt-collection chamber , the inlet duct being connected to an inlet tube () adapted to fit to an opening of a disposable bag , a wall () of the inlet duct adjacent to the inlet tube () being transparent.220. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the body has a carrying handle ().314. A vacuum cleaner according to having at least one battery for powering the motor ().420. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the at least one battery is mounted in the carrying handle ().51420. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the motor () is located below the carrying handle ().636261416. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the inlet tube () opens into the top of the dirt-collection chamber () and the motor () and the impeller () are located adjacent to the bottom of the dirt-collection chamber.73012. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the inlet duct () is located at the top of the body ().81242. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the body () has a removable top cover ().9423040. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the top cover () comprises a part of the inlet duct () including the transparent wall ().104212. A vacuum cleaner according to in which the top cover () is mounted to ...

Solid and Liquid Waste Vacuum

The invention discloses a system for vacuuming waste having a motor module and a waste module. The motor module has an open receiving area, motor, battery, vacuum tube receiving area and handle. Multiple bag hooks are spaced along the open receiving area. Disposable bags, having a drawstring within a channel, are placed within the waste module. The drawstring has a length greater than the bag perimeter to form multiple bag loops that extend through gaps in the channel. An insert maintains the bags in an open position. The bag loops are placed on the bag hooks so that when the motor module is opened, the drawstring pulls the bag closed. 1. A system for vacuuming waste comprising: i. a body, said body having an open receiving area with a perimeter,', 'ii. a motor, said motor being within said body', 'iii. a battery, said battery being removably affixed to said body and in electrical communication with said motor to provide power to said motor,', 'iv. a handle,', 'v. a vacuum tube receiving area,', 'vi. at least one motor module locking member, said at least one motor module locking member being proximate said open receiving area,, 'a. a motor module, said motor module having i. a receiving member, said receiving member having an open top perimeter dimensioned to receive said open receiving area of said body,', 'ii. at least one wall, extending from a base to said open top,', 'iii. at least one receiving module locking member, each of said receiving module locking member configured to interact with said at least one motor module locking member,, 'b. multiple bag hooks, said multiple bag hooks being spaced a predetermined distance from adjacent bag hooks along said perimeter and spaced a predetermined location on said perimeter relative to said open receiving area; a waste receiving module, said waste receiving module having i. at least one side to line said waste receiving module at least one wall, a closed base and an open top with a bag perimeter less than said open ...

VACUUM CLEANER

A vacuum cleaner having: a profile extending between a profile nozzle end for attachment of a nozzle and a profile handle end for attachment of a first handle; a housing attached to the profile and having a motor fan unit for generating an airflow, a housing air outlet; and a housing air inlet, and an airflow channel extending from the profile nozzle end to the housing air outlet via the housing air inlet, for allowing an airflow from the first profile end to the housing air outlet. The housing is movable along the profile, and has a second handle operable by a user to move the vacuum cleaner. 1. A vacuum cleaner comprising:a profile extending between a profile nozzle end for attachment of a nozzle and a profile handle end for attachment of a first handle;a housing attached to the profile, the housing comprising a motor fan unit configured to generate an airflow, a housing air outlet and a housing air inlet, the housing being movably mounted to slide along at least a part of the length of the profile;an airflow channel extending from the profile nozzle end to the housing air outlet via the housing air inlet and the fan unit and configured to allow an airflow from the first profile end to the housing air outlet; anda second handle positioned on the housing and configured to be operable by a user to move the vacuum cleaner.2. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is positioned on an upper side of the profile.3. (canceled)4. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the second handle is configured to be operable by a user to move the housing along the profile.5. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , further comprising a constant force spring mounted at the profile handle end inside of the profile claim 1 , the constant force spring being attached in one end to be extended to the housing claim 1 , wherein the said one end to be extended moves with the housing.6. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the profile comprises a ...