Vacuum cleaner head

Abstract

A vacuum cleaner head for attachment to a suction pipe or hose of a vacuum cleaner includes a body, an inlet through which air from a surface enters the body en route to the vacuum cleaner, and an agitation plate attached movably to the body across or adjacent to the inlet and adapted to beat against the surface in use. An ultraviolet lamp illuminates and disinfects dust and debris as is passes through the head.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to vacuum cleaners. The invention more particularly, although not exclusively, relates to a vacuum cleaner head having a carpet or fabric beating feature to raise dust from carpet pile or fabrics such as bed linen and curtains.[0002]Vacuum cleaner heads for attachment to suction poles of vacuum cleaners usually comprise a simple brush or carpet slider or rollers to engage a hard floor or carpet surface as the case may be. These heads rely almost solely on the suction provided by the vacuum cleaner to lift dust and debris from the surface. Some vacuum cleaner heads known as “turbo heads” have a rotating drum with peripheral bristles. These rely on energy in the airflow to cause rotation of the drum and bristles and therefore some of the energy of the airflow which might otherwise be useful for lifting dust and debris is exploited.[0003]Another problem associated with vacuum cleaners is that the dust and debris lifted and ...

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Benefits of technology

[0017]The agitation plate as well as the ultraviolet light will advantageously kill dust mites when drawn up from carpets and fabrics and help prevent dust mite allergies.

Problems solved by technology

Another problem associated with vacuum cleaners is that the dust and debris lifted and stored in a receptacle such as a cyclone chamber or paper bag can be contaminated with bacteria which might multiply in the receptacle.

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