Vacuum cleaner having a plurality of power modes
US6457205B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S15/01
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vacuum cleaner has a plurality of operating modes is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a power control system having at least one sensor for automatically sensing a change in the operating mode of the vacuum cleaner and for generating a mode signal. A microprocessor responsive to the mode signal is adapted to vary the power supply signal being supplied to the vacuum cleaner motor and fan assembly.
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