Bendable extension pipe for vacuum cleaner

Abstract

A bendable extension pipe for a vacuum cleaner that comprise at least two sections capable of being bent relative to each other according to user's selection comprising a first extension pipe section; a second extension pipe section pivotably connected to the first extension pipe section; and a release handle selectively for locking the first and second extension pipe sections in a predetermined configuration, wherein the first and second extension pipe sections are released from the locking configuration when a user depresses the release handle.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to a vacuum cleaner and in particular to a bendable extension pipe for a vacuum cleaner, the bendable extension pipe having a joint foldably connected to the vacuum cleaner, thereby permitting convenient cleaning of spaces under pieces of furniture, such as bed or sofa. [0003] 2. Description of the Background Art [0004] In general, a vacuum cleaner draws in contaminants on a surface to be cleaned which are entrained in air drawn in to the vacuum cleaner with the aid of a vacuum suction force generated by a vacuum suction motor provided in a cleaner body. Generally, a flow passage is formed so as to connect the cleaner body and a suction brush used for performing the cleaning operation in and airtight connection. [0005] Such a flow passage may be variously provided depending on the types of vacuum cleaners being used. For example, a canister vacuum cleaner is provided with a fl...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] Accordingly, the present invention has been conceived to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the conventional vacuum cleaners, and an aspect of the present invention is to provide a bendable extension pipe for a vacuum cleaner having an improved construction that permits a user to conveniently perform cleaning operations by simple manipulation of a button without needing to bend the body or lower his or her posture.

Problems solved by technology

In addition, even if the angle between the extension pipe and the suction brush is adjustable, inconvenience results in that the user must lower his / her body in order to insert the suction brush into an area under the furniture.

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