Cyclone-type vacuum cleaner
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAMSUNG GWANGJU ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Publication Date
- 2006-05-18
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) of Korean Patent Application No. 2004-93413, filed Nov. 16, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cyclone-type vacuum cleaner that separates dust from drawn-in air using a cyclone dust collector. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] It's well known that vacuum cleaners draw in dirt and dust-laden air by a suction force created by a fan or blower within the vacuum cleaner body. Most prior art vacuum cleaners separate and collect dirt and dust using a filtration bag that is commonly known as a dust bag. As the dust bag fills, the vacuum cleaner effectiveness decreases, necessitating frequent emptying or replacement of the dust bag. When replacing or emptying a dust bag, however, the user is required to handle the cont...