Cleaning appliance
US8925145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/1683
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cleaning appliance comprising a main body and a separating apparatus including a dirt collector having a base that is openable that allows the dirt collector to be emptied. The cleaning appliance includes an actuator that is operable sequentially such that, during a first operation, the actuator causes the base to be opened and, during a second operation, the actuator causes the dirt collector to disengage from the separating apparatus. A single actuator is therefore used for two functions: firstly to open the dirt collector for emptying purposes and, secondly, to disengage the dirt collector from the separating apparatus for example for cleaning purposes. Such an arrangement is space efficient and intuitive for the user.
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