Separation system for a vacuum cleaner

Abstract

A separation system for a vacuum cleaner is provided and includes a chamber and a filter located in the chamber. The chamber has an airflow inlet through which an airflow enters the chamber. The filter is for filtering the airflow. The airflow enters the chamber along a first axis. The filter extends in a direction parallel to the first axis. The airflow flows over the filter in a direction generally parallel to the first axis.

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