Abstract: A suction cleaner comprises a primary cleaner (1) and an auxiliary cleaner (2). The primary cleaner 1 includes a fan (11) for sucking in air, and an air channel (6,7,9) disposed upstream of the fan for directing sucked air through the primary cleaner. The auxiliary cleaner (2) includes a dust collection chamber (20) and is attachable to the primary cleaner (1) with the dust collection chamber connected to the air channel (6,7,9) such that, in use, dust within the dust collection chamber is drawn into the air channel for collection.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 2, 1998
Date of Patent:
September 26, 2000
Assignee:
Electrolux Household Appliances Limited
Inventors:
David Downham, John Michael Ord, Thomas Jankevics, Goran Sjoberg