SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS

摘要

A surface cleaning apparatus is provided with a nozzle cover having multiple functions, including sealing an opening for an above-the-floor vacuum hose, aiding in removal of a suction nozzle from the apparatus and acting as a handle for the suction nozzle upon removal of the suction nozzle from the apparatus. A locking mechanism prevents the suction nozzle from accidentally releasing from the apparatus when the vacuum hose is installed.

主权项

1. A surface cleaning apparatus, comprising:
a housing including an upright assembly and a base mounted to the upright assembly and adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned; a fluid container provided on the housing; a fluid distributor provided in the base in fluid communication with the fluid container; a working air path through the housing; a recovery container provided on the housing and defining a portion of the working air path; a suction source provided on the housing and defining a portion of the working air path; a suction nozzle provided on the base; a flexible vacuum hose defining an airflow conduit and a fluid delivery conduit; a hose receiver provided on the base and adapted to selectively couple with the flexible vacuum hose for above-the-floor cleaning, the hose receiver comprising:
a hose port in fluid communication with a portion of the working air path between the suction nozzle and the recovery container, the hose port adapted to couple with the airflow conduit of the flexible vacuum hose; andan outlet fluid connector in fluid communication with the fluid container, the outlet fluid connector adapted to couple with the fluid delivery conduit of the vacuum hose; and a cover provided on the base and moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the vacuum hose can be coupled with the hose receiver and in the closed position the cover seals the hose port to provide a fluid-tight interface and covers the hose receiver.