Abstract: Provided is a mini nozzle protected by upper and lower covers, the upper and lower covers being combined by hooking so that a user may handle conveniently.

Abstract: A modular recycling cleaning system comprising in combination: a pressure washing and control module, a vacuum motor assembly module, a reservoir module, an air/liquid separator module, a flexible hose system, a control system and a cleaning head, capable of being easily configured so as to function as any one of: a straight through pressure washer with cleaning liquid supplied from an external source; a straight through pressure washer with cleaning liquid supplied internally from an integral water reservoir; a recycling pressure washer with cleaning liquid being supplied and reused from an integral cleaning liquid reservoir replenished with cleaning liquid by means of a vacuum recovery system; a straight through pressure washer with recovery of contaminated cleaning liquid but without reuse; a conventional wet vacuum cleaning system or a conventional dry vacuum cleaning system. The appliance being capable of further configuration as a shampooing machine.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner for using both in an upright form and a canister form, which can stably support and store a cleaner body and at the same time, reduce a suction nozzle assembly in size, is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner includes a pivot unit formed to pivot a connection pipe disposed between an extended tube and a nozzle body of a suction nozzle assembly, on at least two points.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion for movement along the surface and a handle pivotally connected to the base portion. A solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface is removably mounted to the handle. A recovery tank is removably mounted to the handle. A suction nozzle is secured to the base portion and in fluid communication with the recovery tank. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for generating suction to draw dirt and liquid through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank. A cost effective, easy to operate, and convenient mounting arrangement is provided for mounting the recovery tank to the handle.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a rechargeable battery operated combination sweeper/vacuum assembly for picking up debris that is swept into a pile. The assembly further comprises an elongated handle, a sweeper member, and a vacuum member. A compartment for housing the rechargeable battery is mounted to the upper end of the elongated handle. Mounted to the lower end of the handle is the sweeper member which further comprises a housing adapted to slidably receive the bristles of the sweeper member. Mounted to the backside of the housing is the vacuum member which further comprises a removable cover constructed in the shape of a dust pan. The removable cover of the vacuum member can be used as a conventional dust pan with the sweeper portion of the present invention.

Abstract: A bare floor cleaner for wet and dry bare floor surfaces comprises a base with wet and dry suction nozzles and a handle pivotally connected to the base. A diverter mounted in the working air conduit between each of the dry suction nozzle and the wet suction nozzle to a recovery tank is movable by movement of the handle between a dry suction position and a wet suction position for selectively at least partially blocking working air flow from the wet suction nozzle and the dry suction nozzle, respectively, to the recovery tank.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided. The cleaning device may include a handle, an activation mechanism moveable between a first position and a second position by a user of the device, a hollow member having a suction opening at an end of the hollow member, an electrically powered motor configured to produce suction at the suction opening, and a bristle support member pivotable relative to the hollow member. The bristle support member may include a plurality of bristles attached thereto. The bristle support member may be operatively coupled to the activation mechanism. When the activation mechanism is in the first position, the bristle support member may be in a closed position adjacent to the suction opening of the hollow member and the plurality of bristles may be positioned to perform a sweeping function.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner, in which a dust bag or a cyclone dust collecting apparatus can be selectively mounted, includes a body case having a dust collecting chamber and a connecting hole formed at a side surface of the dust collecting chamber so that outside air enters through the connecting hole, a pair of securing brackets formed on an inner surface of the dust collecting chamber of the body case at both sides of the connecting hole in parallel with each other so that the cyclone dust collecting apparatus or the dust bag is selectively secured to the pair of securing brackets, and a body cover disposed at the body case and being opened and closed in order to open and close the dust collecting chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an angle control apparatus for an upright type vacuum cleaner. The angle control apparatus comprises a main body having a suction port and a discharge port formed thereon and including a suctioning device inside the suction port, a suction unit having a dust collecting port and a discharge opening and on which the main body is rotatably installed, a suction hose made of an elastic material and positioned between the suction port and the discharge opening, and a locking assembly installed to the suction unit to restrict rotation of the main body. With the angle control apparatus, the main body of the vacuum cleaner is rotatably coupled to the suction unit such that the main body is rotated at a suitable angle with respect to the suction unit sliding on a floor according to a location of a user during the cleaning operation, thereby enabling a convenient cleaning operation.

Abstract: A convertible vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a support base extending in a vertical direction, a main body selectively installed on the support base, a power generating unit disposed in the main body to generate a suction force, a suction nozzle unit that uses the suction force to draw in external air, a dust collection unit disposed in the main body to filter and collect dust and dirt contained in the external air, a flexible connection hose transmitting the suction force to the suction nozzle unit, a hose coupling portion formed on the main body to receive a first end of the connection hose, and a hook unit for supporting the main body on the support base.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that is convertible between an upright mode and a canister mode by use of a hose is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a hose clamping unit capable of protruding outside the cleaner body or retreating back to the cleaner body according to a mode change of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A cleaner is provided in which a handle for a dust receptacle can also be used as a handle for a cleaner body. The cleaner includes a cleaner body which includes a dust receptacle receiving unit, a dust receptacle which is detachably mounted on the dust receptacle receiving unit and includes a handle, a moving unit which moves the dust receptacle on the dust receptacle receiving unit to be fixed to the cleaner body, and a connection unit which fixes the dust receptacle to the cleaner body at two or more places according to the movement of the dust receptacle. Since the dust receptacle is firmly connected to the cleaner body by the connection unit, the handle can be used to carry the cleaner body as well as the dust receptacle.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner convertible between upright and canister modes is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction port body that draws in dust from a cleaning surface therethrough, a cleaner body that separates and collects dust from air drawn in through the suction port body, an extension pipe that fluidly communicates with the suction port body, a flexible hose that is detachably connected with the cleaner body, and a manipulation handle that connects the extension pipe and the flexible hose to each other, wherein the suction port body has a drum brush and a driving motor that are disposed inside the suction port body, the driving motor being driven by a power supplied from the cleaner body, wherein the vacuum cleaner is converted into an upright type cleaner or a canister type cleaner by mounting or dismounting the cleaner body to or from the extension pipe.

Abstract: A dual powered vacuum cleaner apparatus is presented. The apparatus includes a housing including an electrical powered means for providing suction for cleaning, a battery for supplying a first electrical power to the suction means and a cord compartment. An electrical cord containable within the cord compartment for supplying a second electrical power to the suction means is included. And, means for moving the apparatus from one location to another is supplied. The apparatus may be operated by the first electrical power when the second electrical power is unavailable and may be operated by the second electrical power when the first electrical power is unavailable.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a sterilizing unit is provided. The sterilizing unit includes a hot air circulating duct and an air passage switching part. The hot air circulating duct is disposed between a motor chamber and an air inflow part of the dust separating unit to guide air from the motor chamber to the air inflow part of the dust separating unit. The air passage switching part is disposed at a place where the air inflow part, the suction hose and the hot air circulating duct intersect. The air passage switching part is movable between a cleaning position and a sterilizing position to switch a flow of air, the cleaning position being a position that blocks off between the air inflow part and the hot air circulating duct and the sterilizing position being a position that blocks off between the air inflow part and the suction hose.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner operable on upright mode and canister mode is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction port assembly comprising a suction port and a suction passage to draw in dust-laden air, a cleaner body housing a dust separating unit and a motor connected with the dust separating unit, an operating handle assembly in fluid communication with the cleaner body through a hose and in fluid communication with an extension pipe, and a carrying handle assembly sliding along the cleaner body to increase in length. If the vacuum cleaner is in the upright mode, the extension pipe is in fluid communication with the suction port assembly, is used as a passage for air to pass toward the cleaner body, and supports the cleaner body, while if the vacuum cleaner is in the canister mode, the extension pipe is separated from the cleaner body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable vacuum system that is secured to the underside of a child safety seat. The invention consists of a child safety seat with a vacuuming system neatly fastened to the seat base. The vacuuming system would be powered by either batteries or a cord connection to the cigarette lighter of a vehicle. The vacuuming system would include a retractable hose with a nozzle and various attachments. The lower seat base would also have simple control switches as well as a disposal tray for removing dirt and debris collected during vacuuming. A second embodiment of the present invention would include a child safety seat with the vacuuming system integrated into the base of the child safety seat.

Abstract: A robot cleaning system is capable of performing automatic cleaning and manual cleaning with a minimal number of devices. The robot cleaning system includes a first cleaning unit to perform automatic cleaning while moving by itself in an area to be cleaned, and a second cleaning unit to perform manual cleaning while being coupled to the first cleaning unit as it is moved by a user in an area to be cleaned. Each of the first and second cleaning units contains a blower and dust collector to vacuum. The first cleaning unit has a dust outlet to deliver dust to the second cleaning unit when the first cleaning unit is coupled to the second cleaning unit via the dust outlet of the first cleaning unit, a connector, and the connection port of the second cleaning unit.

Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting device, for use in a vacuum cleaner, includes a housing defining therein a cyclonic air flow chamber. A dust collection chamber is disposed under the cyclonic air flow chamber and a partition wall is disposed between the cyclonic air flow chamber and the dust collection chamber. An opening and at least one ventilation hole are provided in opposite sides of the partition wall, respectively, so that a part of air and dust vortically moving in the cyclonic air flow chamber are introduced into the dust collection chamber through the opening and the air in the dust collection chamber flows back into the cyclonic air flow chamber through the ventilation hole.

Abstract: A complex type cleaner includes: a cleaner body having at least one of a dust collecting container for storing dust or foreign materials and a water collecting container for storing contaminated water; and a suction head having a dust suction opening disposed at a lower portion of the cleaner body and sucking dust when the cleaner performs a vacuum cleaning and a suction head having a suction nozzle for sucking contaminated water when the cleaner performs a water cleaning. By implementing both vacuum cleaning function for sucking dust and water cleaning function in one cleaner, a cost can be reduced, users' convenience can be improved, and the cleaner can be conveniently kept in storage.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having an integral frame assembly and a detachable main body connected to the frame assembly comprises a nozzle assembly for drawing in an air from a surface to be cleaned, the air containing dust and dirt, a main body, and a frame assembly including a frame body and a connecting portion integrally formed with a lower part of the frame body. The main body includes a body frame, a dust collector connected to the body frame for separating the dust and dirt from the air drawn into the dust collector, and a drive motor for generating a suction force. According to the present invention, the main body of the vacuum cleaner is easily attached to and detached from the frame assembly.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner comprises a body including a dust separator, a floor engaging head having a first dirty air inlet on its underside, a handle detachably mounted in a socket on the body and having a second dirty air inlet at its lower end, a flexible hose extending between the center of the handle and the body, a valve, and a valve actuator disposed in the socket for configuring the valve to connect the dust separator to the first or second inlets respectively when the handle is engaged and disengaged from the body. When engaged to the body, the upper end of handle is used to propel and guide the cleaner while suction is applied to the first dirty air inlet in the floor engaging head. Once detached, the handle is immediately ready for use as a tool for above-floor cleaning without the user having to manually divert the suction or fit cleaning tools.

Abstract: A cleaning head for a vacuum cleaner comprises a housing for facing a surface being cleaned, a first suction opening, a brush bar operable on the surface being cleaned through the first suction opening, a second suction opening and means for switching suction air flow between the first and second suction openings as required. The second suction opening may be narrower than the first opening, to provide a higher speed of suction airflow and hence improved dust collection when the brush bar is not being operated.

Abstract: A complex type cleaner comprises: a body; a suction head arranged at a lower side of the body, for sucking dust at the time of performing a vacuum cleaning and sucking dirty water at the time of performing a water cleaning; a suction fan for generating a suction force so that dust and dirty water can be sucked into the suction head; a reservoir detachably mounted at the body and storing dust or dirty water; and a valve assembly for converting a cleaning mode into a vacuum cleaning mode or a water cleaning mode by selectively opening and closing passages connected among the suction head, the reservoir, and the suction fan. A vacuum cleaning function for sucking dust and a water cleaning function are implemented at one cleaner, thereby reducing the cost and facilitating the usage and the storage.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for a vacuum cleaning device has a housing and a motor arranged in the housing. A tool carrier and a rotatingly driven working tool are provided. The working tool has two ends rotatably supported in the tool carrier. The tool carrier and the working tool form a changing unit. The tool carrier is detachably secured on the housing by catch elements. A gear system is connected between the motor and the working tool, wherein the motor drives via the gear system the working tool. The gear system has a driving wheel driven by the motor and a driven wheel fixedly connected to the working tool. The tool carrier and the housing have wall sections that overlap one another and align the tool carrier relative to the housing and the driven wheel relative to the driving wheel when the changing unit is inserted into the housing.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is disclosed that includes a main body having a dust collector and a vacuum motor; a cleaner frame for detachably mounting the main body; a main brush assembly connected to a lower end of the cleaner frame; and a flexible hose and auxiliary brush assembly connected to the main body, wherein the main body is further provided with a traveling wheel and a support member, whereby the main body can be moved conveniently by using the traveling wheel and the support member and cleaning operation also can be performed by sucking external air through the auxiliary brush assembly at a state of the main body standing in the case that the main body of the vacuum cleaner is detached from the cleaner frame.

Abstract: A hose connection assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises a flexible hose having one end connected to the dust-collecting chamber, a hose holder connected to the other end of the flexible hose and removably connected to a connection part of the suction brush, and a handle mounted on the hose holder to assist in connecting and disconnecting the hose holder with respect to the connection part. A mounting portion having a circumferential bead is preferably formed on an outer circumference of the hose holder to mount the handle therein, and the handle is rotatably mounted on the mounting portion. The handle comprises a fixing portion shaped as a cylinder and is mounted on the mounting portion, and a holding portion protruding from one side of the fixing portion in a perpendicular direction, and the fixing portion has a larger diameter than the mounting portion, thereby providing rotatability about the mounting portion through 360°.

Abstract: An attachment for use with a vacuum cleaner, includes a suction nozzle, a conduit communicating the nozzle with the vacuum cleaner, and a support plate. A pivot joint connects the support plate to the suction nozzle. A cleaning sheet is selectively attached to the support plate for collecting dust and dirt to be cleaned.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment includes an aerodynamic bell housing, a distribution plate defining blast gate openings, blast gates, and means for biasing each gate toward a closed configuration. The plate attaches to the housing's first end. The gates attach to the plate for selectively covering the gate openings. An outer face of each gate includes an indented configuration. Gate openings may include internal threads. A filter may be positioned in the housing. The housing attaches to the vacuum's inlet port. Vacuum lines are inserted in the gate openings, moving the gates from closed to open configurations. The lines are locked into place by the gates' configurations and biasing means, and attached lines operate concurrently. Size and arrangement of the gate openings maintain the vacuum's airflow velocity and optimal flow patterns. To remove a line, it is withdrawn from the respective gate opening. The biasing means then automatically closes the corresponding gate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner having a steam cleaning function. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body having a suction motor and a dust collecting apparatus; a flexible hose connected to the cleaner body, and a cleaning unit having a steam generator and at least one dust-cloth. The cleaning unit is detachably connected to the cleaner body and can be supplied with an electric power from a different power source so as to individually perform the steam cleaning.

Abstract: A manually-powered floor sweeper is provided according to the invention. In one embodiment, the manually-powered floor sweeper includes a chassis and handle, one or more agitator rollers rotatably affixed to the chassis and rotated by movement of the floor sweeper, and a vacuum port formed in the chassis and communicating with the one or more agitator rollers and adapted to receive a vacuum hose. Debris picked up and propelled by the one or more agitator rollers is drawn out through the vacuum port when a vacuum is introduced into the vacuum port.

Abstract: A robot cleaning system is capable of performing automatic cleaning and manual cleaning with a minimal number of devices. The robot cleaning system includes a first cleaning unit to perform automatic cleaning while moving by itself in an area to be cleaned, and a second cleaning unit to perform manual cleaning while being coupled to the first cleaning unit as it is moved by a user in an area to be cleaned. Each of the first and second cleaning units contains a blower and dust collector to vacuum. The first cleaning unit has a dust outlet to deliver dust to the second cleaning unit when the first cleaning unit is coupled to the second cleaning unit via the dust outlet of the first cleaning unit, a connector, and the connection port of the second cleaning unit.

Abstract: A robot cleaning system having a general cleaning function using a cleaner and a cleaning robot charging function using a cleaning robot. The robot cleaning system includes a cleaner that performs manual cleaning while being moved by a user in an area to be cleaned and a charger to be connected to the cleaning robot that performs automatic cleaning, so as to charge a rechargeable battery mounted in the cleaning robot. A body of the cleaner has a space for receiving the cleaning robot when the cleaning robot returns to the cleaner for the sake of charging. A power terminal is provided at a surface of the body defining the receiving space to supply electric power to the cleaning robot.

Abstract: A device for simple setting up of stationary central vacuum cleaning installations in dwellings or the like. The device is in the form of a housing (6) with the purpose of accommodating a conventional vacuum cleaner (7) of the type that comprises an intake air inlet (22) to which a long suction hose (8) is connectable. Parts of the housing are detachable from the rest of the housing in order to enable adjustment of the vacuum cleaner in the interior of the housing. In the housing, an aperture (25) is formed for leading through the hose (8) to the vacuum cleaner, as well as an outlet.

Abstract: A suction nozzle for use in a vacuum cleaner includes a floor nozzle and a mini nozzle having a suction head, a rotatable joint, and joint, to be detachably secured in the floor nozzle. Either of the suction head and the rotatable joint or the rotatable joint and the joint is vertically joined and the other rotatably joined. Moreover, the suction head is unrotatably secured onto the floor nozzle, and forms an air communication with the floor nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam broom with suction, comprising a steam production unit (14), sucking means and a water filtering unit (16), wherein said steam production unit, sucking means and filtering unit are enclosed into a base body (11), resting on rollers and wherein a handle (13) extends in height from said base body for handling, to which the motor (17) is attached.

Abstract: A suction nozzle for a vacuum cleaner is provided which includes a built in accessory tool. The suction nozzle includes a main body with an inlet which contacts the cleaning surface, and a connection portion which connects the main body of the nozzle to the vacuum cleaner. The nozzle also includes an accessory tool which communicates with the main body of the suction nozzle through a connection hose, and which, when extended, makes use of the suction force flowing through the main body of the suction nozzle. When not in use, the accessory tool is secured to the main body of the suction nozzle. In this manner, smaller, more narrow areas may be cleaned without first having to separate the suction nozzle from the vacuum cleaner in order to use an accessory tool.

Abstract: A combination blower assembly and string trimmer whereby the string trimmer head is easily detachable without the use of any tools. The device includes a blower assembly that further includes an upper and lower housing mated together to form a volute-shaped cavity where an impeller with airfoil-shaped blades reside. The detachable string trimmer head is located under the lower housing of the blower assembly and is easily attached or removed from the blower assembly by a simple push and turn motion. The blower assembly further includes an air inlet and air inlet cover. When the air inlet cover is rotated to a position where the air inlet is open the blower assembly is operable and the string trimmer is inoperable. Furthermore, when the air inlet cover is rotated to a position where the air inlet is closed the blower assembly is inoperable and the string trimmer is operable.

Abstract: A cleaning device (10) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and with a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22) is mounted on the suction nozzle. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing particulate cleaning material onto a floor surface includes a hopper holding the particulate material and a dispensing aperture extending across the hopper through which the material may be dispensed. A separator, which may for example be a wire, is located adjacent the dispensing aperture for separating the particulate cleaning material at the aperture. The wire helps to break up clumps of particulate cleaning material which may form. In use, a plate is vibrated to impart motion to the particulate material in the hopper. The wire can be carried by the plate or by the hopper and is preferably held under tension.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool for cleaning machines, having a body that is interchangeably associable with a cleaning machine provided with an electric motor; the body is movable on wheels and a front advancement part thereof is arranged transversely to a main direction of motion so as to form a housing that is open downward and accommodates a bristled roller that is moved, by virtue of transmission elements, by an electric motor accommodated within the body; the body is articulated to a coupling element that is suitable to provide a detachable connection to the machine with a dirt suction duct. The tool further includes a pair of interchangeable covers that are selectively detachably associable below the housing at an open region where the roller is located, each of the covers having at least one suction slot and elements for closing the region to the rear of the roller between the housing and the floor.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with a single suction brush having a suction port contacting with a surface to be cleaned, and a vacuum generating device for generating a suction force at the suction port includes an air suction path connected by one end to the vacuum generating device of the suction brush, a dust collecting apparatus connected to the other end of the air suction path for separating and collecting dust and contaminants from an air drawn in through the air suction path, the dust collecting apparatus including: a cyclone-type dust collecting apparatus having a dust chamber of small capacity, causing the drawn air to whirl and thus separate the dust and contaminants from the air by centrifugal force generated by the whirling air, and a pocket-type dust collecting apparatus having a dust pocket of large capacity, and causing the drawn air to pass through the dust pocket, thereby filtering out dust and contaminants from the air, the cyclone-type dust collecting apparatus and the pocket-type dust collecting appar

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a dust-collecting chamber that is separated from the vacuum cleaner's motor chamber by a partition. The dust-collecting chamber is provided with disposable and reusable filters that separate and collect dusts and dirt from the air that is drawn into the dust-collecting chamber through an air inflow hole in the partition. The filters are supported by fixing guides disposed at sidewalls of an air inflow hole of the dust-collecting chamber.

Abstract: A steam cleaning device with a built-in storage for a power cord, brushes and conversion connectors can change steam output devices by switching a first conversion connector with a second conversion connector to achieve multiple function with the same device. The device further has a winding box and a brush compartment to store the power cord and various types of brushes in one body to save storage space.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose position sensitive floor cleaning device having two separate and distinct selective modes of operation whereby 180° longitudinal rotation of the floor cleaning device selectively activates one of the two separate and distinct selective modes of operation. The two separate and distinct selective modes of operation are, for example, a scrubbing mode for scrubbing an associated floor and a suctioning mode for suctioning associated liquid from the associated floor.

Abstract: A multi-operational battery powered vacuum cleaner (1) comprising a hand held vacuum cleaner (1) releasably mounted within a caddy (15) which has a detachable handle (51) and a floor engaging head (19). The hand held unit (1) may be released from the caddy to be used in a first hand held operation. It may alternatively be mounted within the caddy with the handle attached for use as an upright vacuum cleaner in a second operational mode. In a third operational mode the handle (51) may be removed from the caddy while the hand held unit remains mounted in the caddy to provide a compact vacuum cleaner system with a floor engaging head (19). The cleaner further comprises a first spring biased latch member (27) mounted within the caddy (15) to releasably restrain the hand held unit therein A second latch member (53) is mounted within the handle (57) for releasably connecting the handle to the caddy (15).

Abstract: A multifunction vacuum cleaner, in which a main body is removably connected to a frame portion, comprises a nozzle assembly for suctioning in an air including dusts or dirt on a cleaning area, a main body having a cyclone dust collector for centrifugally separating the dusts or dirt from the sucked air, a dust receptacle for collecting the separated dusts or dirt, a main body frame having an upper casing and a lower casing, a button operation portion formed on an upper part of the main body frame, and a connecting projection integrally formed with the button operation portion and moving elastically, and a frame portion which is pivotably connected with the nozzle assembly, and having a connecting groove to correspond to the connecting projection. The main body of the vacuum cleaner is removably mounted in the frame portion. As a result, the main body can be conveniently connected with or separate from the frame portion.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having an integral frame assembly and a detachable main body connected to the frame assembly comprises a nozzle assembly for drawing in an air from a surface to be cleaned, the air containing dust and dirt, a main body, and a frame assembly including a frame body and a connecting portion integrally formed with a lower part of the frame body. The main body includes a body frame, a dust collector connected to the body frame for separating the dust and dirt from the air drawn into the dust collector, and a drive motor for generating a suction force. According to the present invention, the main body of the vacuum cleaner is easily attached to and detached from the frame assembly.

Abstract: A vacuum unit used to vacuum lawn debris includes a vacuum unit body having at least first and second inlet openings and at least one flap that can be adjusted to selectively cover and open the second opening. The vacuum unit body includes a flap adjustment member that is located within the second opening and that includes a contact surface that contacts the flap. Preferably, the flap adjustment member has one end that is adapted to receive a vacuum hose. The flap adjustment member can be placed into a first position where it causes the flap to open the second opening and a second position where it permits the flap to cover the second opening. The vacuum hose has a handle that can be attached to the vacuum unit handle permitting the vacuum hose to remain permanently attached to the vacuum unit even when the vacuum hose is not being used.

Abstract: A multiple functional vacuum cleaner has a main casing, a head casing disposed on the main casing, a lower container disposed on the main casing, a handle connected to the main casing and the head casing, a press button, and a spring. The head casing has a front mouth, and a rear insertion plate. A nozzle is connected to the front mouth. A dust extractor fan is disposed in the main casing. An inflator device is disposed in the main casing. The main casing has an upper front chamber, a rear opening, and a rear inner flange. The upper front chamber of the main casing receives the press button and the spring. An illuminator device is disposed in a rear portion of the main casing.