A cleaning appliance

摘要

A cleaning appliance of the cylinder type includes separating apparatus (12) for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly comprising means for drawing the fluid flow through the separating apparatus, a chassis connected to the rolling assembly (20) and comprising at least one floor engaging support member, and a duct (28) for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus. At least part of the duct is connected to the chassis for& pivoting movement relative to the chassis (32). Biasing means are provided for engaging the duct to urge the pivoting part of the duct towards a rest position relative to the chassis.