Surface cleaning apparatus with enlarged dirt collection chamber
US8151407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/22
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a dirt inlet, a clean air outlet and a fluid flow path extending between the dirt inlet and the clean air outlet. The surface cleaning apparatus further comprises first and second side by side housings. The first housing comprises a cyclonic cleaning stage in the fluid flow path. The cyclonic cleaning stage comprises a cyclone having a dirt outlet. An associated dirt collection chamber is positioned below the dirt outlet. The dirt collection chamber extends under at least a portion of the first and second housings. The surface cleaning apparatus further comprises a fluid flow motor in the fluid flow path.
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