Patent ID: 6502274
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: A47L,Y10S

Abstract:
A vacuum cleaner bag mounting assembly for a stationary vacuum cleaner comprising:a) a compartment having an upper conduit connector wall and a front access opening with an upper edge and a lower edge; b) a hose connection conduit extending into said compartment through said connector wall, said conduit having a distal end within said compartment and a proximal end outside of said compartment adapted to be connected to a vacuum cleaner hose; c) a debris collection bag holder having front edges with projections, said bag holder being pivotally mounted at said upper edge and being pivotal between a closed position within said compartment and an open position extending outwardly through said access opening, said holder being adapted to hold a debris bag having a conduit receiving opening that is inserted over said conduit distal end when said holder is moved to the closed position; d) a spring urging said bag holder to its open position; and e) a door pivotally attached at said lower edge and having an open position and a closed position, said door having an inner face engaging said holder projections when said door is moved from said open position to said closed position, to move said bag holder from its open position to its closed position, and to maintain said holder in the closed position when said door is in the closed position.