Automobile central vacuum cleaning system

Abstract

A new Automobile Central Vacuum Cleaning System for providing the opportunity to vacuum an automobile anytime or anywhere. The inventive device includes a vacuum generating unit, a remote vacuum port, and a vacuum cleaner hose. A remote vacuum line is located within the panels of an automobile and provides connection between a vacuum intake port of the vacuum generating unit and a vacuum hose attachment end of the remote vacuum port. The remote vacuum port is located strategically and conveniently within the passenger compartment of the automobile. The vacuum generating unit includes a vacuum motor and a debris collection unit. Power to the vacuum generating unit may be generated by the battery or engine of the automobile and may be controlled by a remote power switch which is installed in a convenient location such as a dash hoard, a control/instrumentation panel, or console of the automobile. The debris collection unit is located in a convenient place such that a debris receptacle located within the debris collection unit is readily accessible and may be emptied when necessary. A convenient location of the debris collection unit is under the hood of the automobile. The vacuum cleaner hose may be of the extendable/retractable type and may be stored under a front seat or in a rear compartment of the automobile. A vacuum cleaner hose attachment tool may be attached to the vacuum cleaner hose. Attachment tools of those commonly used with vacuum cleaners may be used. The remote vacuum port includes a vacuum port anti-clogging screen to prevent the intake of large objects into the remote vacuum line and a vacuum port sealing cover to cover the end of the remote vacuum port when not in use.

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