Patent ID: 6033451
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: A47L,Y10S

Abstract:
A vacuum cleaner bag docking assembly for use with a vacuum bag having a substantially rigid mounting collar surrounding a bag opening and a vacuum cleaner having a dirty air outlet nozzle configured to project through the bag opening and into the vacuum bag; the assembly comprising:an anchor member having a central opening therein for closely, releasably receiving the dirty air outlet nozzle; anda mounting member releasably coupled to the anchor member to retain the anchor member in engagement with the dirty air outlet nozzle, the mounting member having a portion thereof for engaging the collar to secure the vacuum bag to the mounting member for movement therewith; the mounting member having an opening oriented for registration with the bag opening; the mounting member pivotally connected to the anchor member for movement between a loading position in which the vacuum bag is inserted or removed from the mounting member and a working position in which the bag opening engages the dirty air outlet nozzle.