Dirt cup with dump door in bottom wall and dump door actuator on top wall
US7640624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/03
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A floor cleaning appliance includes a housing carrying both a suction generator and a dirt cup. The dirt cup includes a sidewall, a top wall and a dump door. A latch is provided to secure the dump door in a closed position. An actuator for releasing that latch is remotely positioned on the top wall. A linkage is carried on the sidewall and operatively connects the actuator with the latch.
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