Abstract:
A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid flow path extending from a dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet and including a suction motor. At least one cleaning stage is positioned in the fluid flow path. The suction motor is positioned in a housing of the surface cleaning apparatus and upstream of the clean air outlet. A sound dampening passage is provided downstream from the suction motor and in fluid flow communication with the clean air outlet. At least a portion of the sound dampening passage comprises a first layer of a sound reflecting material and an inner layer of sound absorbing material. Such a passage is useable in other household apparatus that have an air exit.
Abstract:
A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a member having a dirty fluid inlet. A fluid flow path extends from the dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the surface cleaning apparatus and includes a suction motor. At least one cyclone is positioned in the fluid flow path and has at least one material outlet. A material collection chamber is in flow communication with the at least one cyclone and the cyclone and/or the material collection chamber is releasably magnetically secured in position.
Abstract:
A surface cleaning apparatus (60) comprises a dirty air inlet (64), a clean air outlet (12), an air flow passage extending between the dirty air inlet (64) and the clean air outlet (12), the air flow passage in fluid communication with a motor and fan assembly (15), and at least one LED (39, 40, 41, 42) to function as a headlight or to illuminate the contents of a filtration member (11).
Abstract:
A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet, an air flow passage extending between the dirty air inlet and the clean air outlet, the air flow passage in fluid communication with a motor and fan assembly which is driven by at least one battery positioned in the vacuum cleaner external to the air flow passage, and at least one cooling fan positioned external to the air flow passage positioned to direct airflow at the at least one battery.
Abstract:
An appliance comprises a moving member (32), a drive motor (50), and a linkage drivingly connecting the drive motor to the moving member, the linkage including first and second magnetic coupling members (72, 74). The magnetic clutch may have first and second magnetic coupling members. Each magnetic coupling member has a first surface, which includes at least first and second magnets (90, 92). Each of the first and second magnets have an outer pole and the outer poles of each of the first magnets and the outer poles of each of the second magnets are of reverse polarity, wherein at least one of the first and second magnetic coupling members is moveably mounted with respect to the other of the first and second magnetic coupling members in a direction perpendicular to the first faces.
Abstract:
A vacuum clearner that includes a cyclone separator has a coarse filter disposed in the path of air flowing towards the outlet of the cyclone separator, for holding back hair that would otherwise tend to clog the vacuum cleaner, while minimizing impedance to air flow. In a preferred embodiment, the coarse filter comprises a disc-shaped lattice structure of barrier elements that are arranged to "catch" the animal hair.
Abstract:
An ozone generator has a dielectric element, first and second opposed end cap members and a gas passageway positioned between a high voltage electrode and a ground plane and positioned internal of the dielectric element, and at least one securring member extending between the opposed end caps whereby the securring member holds the end caps in place.
Abstract:
In accordance with one broad aspect of the present invention, a surface cleaning apparatus is provided. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head having a dirty fluid inlet. A fluid flow path extends from the dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the surface cleaning apparatus. An upright section is mounted to the surface cleaning head and is positioned in the fluid flow path. At least one cleaning stage is provided on the upright section. An air flow motor is provided on the upright section at least partially beside the at least one cleaning stage and in the fluid flow path.
Abstract:
Several embodiments of an upright surface cleaning apparatus are disclosed. The surface cleaning apparatus has a first cyclonic cleaning stage and comprises a surface cleaning head having a dirty fluid inlet. A fluid flow path extends from the dirty fluid inlet to a clean air outlet of the upright surface cleaning apparatus. A support member is mounted to the surface cleaning head. A mounting member mounted to the support member. At least one of a first cleaning stage of the upright surface cleaning apparatus and a suction motor is mounted directly or indirectly to the mounting member. A suction motor is provided in the fluid flow path.
Abstract:
A surface cleaning apparatus is provided. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid flow path extending from a dirt inlet to a clean fluid outlet, and a fluid flow motor positioned in the fluid flow path. The surface cleaning apparatus further comprises a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a cyclone chamber. A dirt chamber is in fluid communication with the cyclone chamber and positioned below the cyclone chamber. The dirt chamber has a dirt chamber inlet that is off-centre.