| 摘要 |
<p>A tool (10) for a surface treating appliance comprises a main body (12) connected to a conduit (14). To enable the main body (12) to be widely manoeuvrable over, for example, a floor surface, the conduit (14) comprises a front section (50) and a rear section (52). The front section (50) is pivotably connected to the main body (12) for movement relative thereto about a first axis (A 1 ) to allow the conduit (14) to be raised and lowered relative to the main body (12). The rear section (52) is pivotably connected to the front section (50) for movement relative thereto about a second axis (A 2 ) to allow the rear section (52) to be angled relative to the front section (50). The front section (50) comprises at least one port (64) though which fluid is conveyed into the conduit (14) from the main body (12), and through which the first axis (A 1 ) passes. This can enable a relatively simple seal to be provided between the main body (12) and the conduit (14) to inhibit fluid loss to the external environment from the port (64) as the main body (12) is manoeuvred over the floor surface, and can allow the tool (10) to have a low profile along the length thereof.</p> |
