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Nested Packaging For Central Vacuum Cleaner

a vacuum cleaner and packaging technology, applied in the field of nested packaging of central vacuum cleaners, can solve the problems of excessive air-filled items, cumbersome handling of items such as this size, and high cost of shipping such items, so as to minimize the problem of handling and storage of conventional central vacuum cleaners.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-22
LINEAR LLC A CALIFORNIA
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[0008]The present invention provides a nested packaging design and method for compact and efficient packaging of a power unit of a central vacuum cleaner. The power unit is divided into components or sections that can be disassembled and nested together for shipping and handling in a much smaller configuration. The disassembled, nested and packaged central vacuum power unit of the present invention is approximately half the size of the assembled unit. Shipping, handling and storage issues associated with conventional central vacuum cleaners are minimized or eliminated by the present invention.

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An item of this size is very bulky and cumbersome to handle, especially when packaged.
In addition, the costs associated with shipping such a large, cumbersome, air-filled item can be excessive.

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[0020]FIG. 1 is a front view of an assembled central vacuum power unit 50 according to the present invention. Power unit 50 may be used in household or commercial applications. Power unit 50 has a cylindrical configuration, is approximately 12-16 inches in diameter and, when assembled, is approximately 40 inches in height. Power unit 50 comprises three separate, functional sections or components: a central body module 20, a dust bucket 30 attached below body module 20 and a motor module 40 attached above body module 20.

[0021]Since the components are essentially stacked one on top of the other, the assembled configuration of FIGS. 1-3 is referred to as the “stacked assembly”.

[0022]Body module 20 is the largest section of the power unit and is essentially a large cylinder or canister. As will be described below, the large empty volume of body module 20 is necessary to hold and accommodate inflation and deflation of a vacuum filter bag or media 15 attached therein. It comprises an uppe...

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Abstract

A central vacuum power unit includes separate components that can be disassembled and nested together for compact shipment and storage. In the disassembled and nested assembly, the motor module is nested within the dust bucket, and the dust bucket is nested within the body module. For vacuuming operation, the dust bucket is attached below the body module and the motor module is stacked and attached above the body module. A filter is disposed inside the body module and filters debris from air entering the power unit. Debris is collected in the dust bucket, and filtered air is exhausted from a port in the motor module. Latches on the body module are used to attach the dust bucket underneath the body module in operation, and to secure the nested assembly for packaging and shipping.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to central vacuum cleaners and, more particularly, to a central vacuum cleaner with a nested packaging configuration.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Central vacuum cleaner systems are well known and in wide use. A conventional system typically includes a power unit (including the vacuum motor and dust receptacle), tubes or pipes plumbed throughout the house (typically inside the house walls), outlets at various locations throughout the house, and a vacuum tool(s) that connects to the outlet, typically via a long, flexible hose. The vacuum tool may be, for example, a powered carpet brush with a beater bar and lamp, an extension wand, a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, and so on.[0005]In use, one end of the hose is connected to a wall outlet and the other end is connected to a tool. The power unit is then activated and the area within reach of the flexible hose and tool may be cl...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L5/38
CPCA47L9/22A47L5/38
Inventor DAWSON, TYLERTEPPER, JOHNSTAMATELATOS, ANNAPULLEN, MARTINSCHMUCKER, CHARLES JOSEPHMATTSON, MARK C.
Owner LINEAR LLC A CALIFORNIA
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