Patent ID: 7240395
Filing Date: 2007-07-10
Classification: A47L,E01H

Abstract:
1. A vacuum machine suitable for outdoor use comprising: a housing defining an air flow plenum having an inlet opening; a snout providing a ground level intake and in air flow communication with said plenum through said inlet opening; a suction source mounted to said housing; a main door mounted for motion between a first position in non-sealing relation with said inlet opening of said plenum and a second position in sealing relation with said inlet opening of said plenum, said main door defining an opening; a second door carried by said main door for motion between a first position in which said second door closes said opening in said main door, and a second position in which said opening in said main door is open; a hose connector carried by said second door and receiving a hose external of said machine; and a first actuator opening said second door when said main door is placed in said second position, thereby placing said hose in air flow communication with said suction source when said main door inhibits air flow through said ground level intake.