Patent ID: 7904991
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A suction cleaner comprising: a suction unit for creating a flow of air; a flexible suction hose having a hose inlet at which air may be drawn into the suction hose, the suction hose leading from the suction unit and comprising a first hose portion and a second hose portion having a connection to the first hose portion, the second hose portion having the hose inlet; the suction unit including a body that at least partially defines a storage volume in which the first hose portion can be accommodated when the first hose portion is in a contracted condition, and from which the first hose portion can be deployed when required; a first roller positioned within the body and supported on a first axis that is fixed with respect to the body; and a second roller positioned within the body and supported on a second axis, the second axis movable along an arc, a portion of the arc having a focus point positioned on the same side of the arc as the first axis, the first roller and the second roller cooperating to support the first hose portion in the contracted condition.