Abstract: The suction hose interconnecting the vacuum pump of a cleaning machine with the vacuum head is constructed from two concentric flexible tubes. The cable interconnecting the drive motor for the vacuum head with the vacuum pump casing, and thence with the supply network, extends through the space between the aforementioned concentric tubes of the suction hose. Suitable connectors are provided at both ends of the cable to engage with mating connector parts at the vacuum pump and vacuum head of the cleaning machine, respectively.

Abstract: A suction pipe for a suction operated cleaner, especially a sectioned suction pipe, in which the pipe sections are provided with integral extensions thereon forming an axial channel along the outside of the pipe which is open on one side to receive a supply conduit, such as an electric cable.

Abstract: A sectioned suction pipe, especially for a cleaning device, in which the pipe sections have plug and sleeve portions for telescopic engagement. Each plug portion has a radial protuberance receivable in a recess in the sleeve portion of the adjacent pipe section. Each sleeve portion has an axial incision along each side of the recess therein to impart resiliency thereto and a groove is formed inside each sleeve portion to guide the protuberance toward the recess.