Swivel assembly for connecting a wand to a nozzle assembly of a vacuum cleaner
US7356876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one aspect, a swivel assembly connects a wand to a nozzle assembly of a vacuum cleaner. The assembly includes a connector for pivotally connecting to the nozzle assembly and having an oversized opening formed in an outer sidewall thereof. A receiver is provided for receiving the wand at a first end and for connecting with the connector at the second end. A locking clip includes a lug movably received in the opening formed in the sidewall of the connector. Consequently, movement of the lug within the opening permits limited rotation of the receiver relative to the connector while restraining separation of the receiver from the connector. A related method of connecting a wand to a nozzle assembly is also described.
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