Surface cleaning apparatus
US11426045B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C5/26
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing having an elongate axis (H) and supports a suction source, and a dirt separation device having an elongate axis (A). The dirt separation device includes a separator for separating dirt from dirt-laden air, and a dirt collection chamber for receiving separated dirt. The dirt separation device or a part of the dirt separation device is releasably connected to the housing. A passage member that transports dirt-laden air to the dirt separation device has an elongate axis (B). The dirt separation device is pivotally moveable relative to the housing to effect release of the dirt separation device.
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