Quick release power cord wrap for canister vacuum cleaner
US4658465A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/26
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A quick release power cord wrap and caster for a canister vacuum cleaner. The caster assembly includes a hook for supporting or retaining a plurality of power cord turns is stored position on the canister. A hook is movable to release the cord and, in the illustrated embodiment, the hook is pivotable on the caster. The hook has a toggle action for locking the power cord in the stored arrangement. In addition, the hook and canister body are provided with shoulders for providing an augmented locking of the hook in the cord stored position. The caster assembly and canister body are arranged to permit snap-fastening of the caster assembly to the canister body without need for separate metal fasteners and the like. The caster assembly itself is arranged to have the portions thereof snap-fastened together without the use of separate metal fasteners.
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