Vacuum cleaner having improved steering features
US5323510A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L5/28
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An upright steerable vacuum cleaner is provided, which includes the use of a pivotable cylindrical motor housing, as well as a universal joint which is attached to the motor housing, such that twisting at the upper body of the vacuum cleaner clockwise causes the base of the unit to turn right, twisting in the opposite direction causes if to turn left.
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