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Attachment device for a vacuum cleaner

US8607410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MIELE & CIE. KG · DE

Inventor

Udo Mersmann · Vellmar, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2012
Grant date	Dec 17, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 14, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47L9/0433
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An attachment device for a vacuum cleaner includes a rotatable roller having at least one of bristles or flap-type agitating members. The rotatable roller has an axis of rotation extending transversely to a direction of advancement of the attachment device or vacuum cleaner. A motor is configured to rotate a motor shaft for driving the roller. The motor shaft extends transversely to the axis of rotation of the roller. A gear housing receives at least a portion of the roller and has an opening into which the motor shaft or a drive shaft coupled to the motor shaft extends.

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