Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising a housing, in which a dust collection chamber is arranged, which may be sealed by a dust chamber cover, on which an unlocking element for a clip element is provided, which cooperates with a counter-clip element on the housing, in order to hold the dust chamber cover in a closed position. According to the invention, a vacuum cleaner with improved cover lock may be achieved, whereby the unlocking element is integrated flush in the contour of the dust chamber cover and is embodied to be operated by pressing.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner which comprises a body provided with a cable winding device arranged therein and used for winding and unwinding a power supply cable which is provided with an electric plug connected to an electric power network, and an auxiliary device for moving said electric plug from a first position where the power supply cable is wound to the shortest length thereof, to a second position where said cable or plug can be taken by hand for unwinding the cable. In order to be used in an ergonomic and simple manner by a user, said vacuum cleaner is provided with a mobile handle connected to the auxiliary device which is actuated by the displacement thereof, thereby making it possible to take the power supply cable or the electric plug directly by hand for unwinding the cable when the user actuates the vacuum cleaner handle.