VACUUM CLEANER WITH DEBRIS COLLECTOR

摘要

A vacuum cleaner with a separation module includes an exhaust grill having openings through which air may pass, wherein the exhaust grill is positioned fluidly between a separator chamber and an air outlet. A plurality of debris catching tines prevent debris from wrapping around and blocking the openings of the exhaust grill.

主权项

1. A vacuum cleaner, comprising:
a housing comprising a suction nozzle; a suction source fluidly connected to the suction nozzle creating a working airstream through the housing; a separation module separating contaminants from the working airstream, the separation module comprising:
at least one separation chamber having an air inlet in fluid communication with the suction nozzle;an air outlet; andat least one collection chamber which receives contaminants separated by the at least one separation chamber; and an exhaust grill assembly comprising:
an exhaust grill having openings through which the working airstream may pass and mounted within the at least one separation chamber fluidly upstream from the air outlet such that the working airstream passes through the openings of the exhaust grill before reaching the air outlet; anda plurality of debris catching tines extending below the exhaust grill within the at least one collection chamber which prevent elongated debris from wrapping around and blocking the openings of the exhaust grill.