초록 ▼

The present invention teaches a utility, wet/dry, tank type, vacuum cleaner suitable for domestic use whereby wet or dry material may be alternately vacuumed. Two storage or receiving chambers are provided, preferably positioned one within the other. Two suction inlets, one communicating with the fi

The present invention teaches a utility, wet/dry, tank type, vacuum cleaner suitable for domestic use whereby wet or dry material may be alternately vacuumed. Two storage or receiving chambers are provided, preferably positioned one within the other. Two suction inlets, one communicating with the first chamber and the other communicating with the second chamber are provided such that wet and dry material may be selectively directed, by the user, to the appropriate chamber for collection.

대표청구항 ▼

A tank type vacuum cleaner comprising: a) a first tank having a removable cover sealingly attached, b) a second tank positioned within said first tank, said second tank displacing a portion of the internal volume of said first tank, c) sealing means between said first and second tanks, d) fan means

A tank type vacuum cleaner comprising: a) a first tank having a removable cover sealingly attached, b) a second tank positioned within said first tank, said second tank displacing a portion of the internal volume of said first tank, c) sealing means between said first and second tanks, d) fan means for drawing air from said second tank thereby reducing the pressure therein below atmospheric, e) a first conduit means fluidly communicating with said first tank, f) a second conduit means fluidly communicating with said second tank, g) a vacuum inlet port fluidly communicating with said first and second conduit means, h) means for selectively closing said first or second conduit means whereby fluid communication between said inlet port and said first or second tank is thereby interrupted, i) seal bypass means providing fluid communication between said first and second tanks whereby debris laden air when entering said first inlet means passes into said first tank, depositing said debris therein, and enters said second tank through said seal bypass means, and exiting therefrom into said fan means.