Patent ID: 6079079
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A vacuum cleaner, comprising:a) a main body; andb) a floor nozzle pivotally coupled to said main body; wherein said main body includesa-1) a body cover, anda-2) a fan motor and a dust containing portion both arranged within said main body;said floor nozzle includingb-1) a floor nozzle cover having an opening at a surface thereof in contact with a floor and a suction member on a wall thereof against said main body, and including an outside-air inlet at a portion opposite to said ventilation fan,b-2) a rotary brush member arranged to face said opening and driven by said fan motor,b-3) a ventilation fan provided at an end of said rotary brush member, attached to a rotational axis of said rotary brush member, and rotating according to rotation of said rotary brush member, andb-4) a pulley attached to an end of said rotary brush member; and whereinsaid main body further includesa-3) a hose with one end connected to said suction member and the other end connected to said dust containing portion;said vacuum cleaner further comprisingc) driving means for driving said rotary brush member and said ventilation fan, wherein said driving means includes a belt suspended between said fan motor and said pulley; andsaid ventilation fan is formed within said pulley.