Lock for lid of vacuum cleaner canister
US4827560A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/0027
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A locking structure for releasably retaining a vacuum cleaner canister lid in closed position across a tool storage space in the hood portion of the canister. An arrangement of cooperating surfaces on the lid and hood is provided for permitting automatic latching of the lid in the closed position while permitting facilitated movement of the lid to an open position by a user when desired. The surfaces are defined by portions of the lid and hood formed integrally therein for low cost manufacture of the latching system.
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