Vacuum cleaner with modular clutch assembly

Abstract of the Disclosure A vacuum cleaner comprises a user-controllable clutch assembly for selectively engaging an agitator assembly. The clutch assembly generally comprises an axially 5 displaceable drive member that is selectively engageable by rotating ramps that engage stationary cam lobes. I...

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Main Authors KASPER, GARY A, TRAN, PHONG HOANG
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.02.2014
Subjects
COFFEE MILLS
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING
FURNITURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Summary:Abstract of the Disclosure A vacuum cleaner comprises a user-controllable clutch assembly for selectively engaging an agitator assembly. The clutch assembly generally comprises an axially 5 displaceable drive member that is selectively engageable by rotating ramps that engage stationary cam lobes. In one embodiment, the clutch module is mounted to the foot housing and is intermediately connected between the vacuum motor/fan shaft and the agitator. In a second embodiment, 10 the clutch module is mounted axially on the agitator shaft. In a third embodiment, a linkage interconnects a handle detent pedal to the clutch module to automatically engage the clutch when a user depresses the detent pedal. 2722260_1 (GHMatters) P87488.AU 30/06/11 Fig. 2
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20110203209