Vacuum cleaner handle lock
US4423534A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/32
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vacuum cleaner handle lock for releasably retaining the handle in a storage or transport position. The handle is connected to the vacuum cleaner nozzle by a connector defining a latch shoulder. The handle lock includes a mounting portion pivotally mounted to the nozzle, a shoulder portion defining a stop shoulder releasably engaging the latch shoulder of the handle connector, a spring portion biasing the handle lock into engagement with the latch shoulder, and a pedal portion for manipulation by the user to disengage the stop shoulder from the latch shoulder to release the handle when desired. The handle lock is formed as a onepiece element.
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