Grip unit for a suction hose of a vacuum cleaner system
AssigneeVorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH
InventorsHans-Peter Simm, Peter Hannemann
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Abstract
A grip unit for a suction hose of a vacuum cleaner system defines both air and electrical connections to further components of the system such as a suction pipe, nozzle and the like. The grip unit includes a one-piece insert member which is preassembled and then inserted into a tubular member. The one-piece insert member accommodates all electrical components or accessories and, in the inserted position, this insert member defines a sealed air guide and a channel for the electrical parts. The simplified configuration substantially simplifies assembly and reduces the cost to manufacture the unit.
Claims7
A grip unit for a suction hose or suction pipe of a vacuum cleaner system and for defining air and electrical connections to further components of the vacuum cleaner system such as a suction pipe, nozzle and the like, the grip unit comprising:
- a one-piece tubular member defining a longitudinal axis;
- an elongated insert member adapted for insertion into said tubular member and having first and second longitudinal ends;
- and,
- electrical interconnection means for providing an electrical circuit between said ends;
- said insert member including:
- channel means for accommodating said electrical interconnection means therein;
- air passage means formed in said insert member for conducting air therethrough;
- and,
- sealing means for sealing said air passage means with respect to the ambience when said insert member is inserted into said tubular member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.