Patent ID: 6994739
Filing Date: 2006-02-07
Classification: A47L,B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A filter mounting mechanism for a vacuum cleaner, comprising: a receiving space in the body of a vacuum cleaner, wherein the receiving space includes sidewalls and an open first end, and wherein the receiving space is configured to receive a filter element; a cover configured to cover the first end of the receiving space, wherein the cover is mountable on the receiving space; and an interlock mechanism mounted on one of the cover and the receiving space, wherein the interlock mechanism is configured to prevent the cover from being mounted on the receiving space if no filter is mounted in the receiving space, wherein the interlock mechanism is configured to allow the cover to be mounted on the receiving space if a filter is mounted in the receiving space, and wherein the interlock mechanism is coupled to and interacts with a filter mounting portion that is configured to receive and secure the filter.