A DETACHABLE FILTER INSERT FOR A VACUUM CLEANER

摘要

The invention relates to a detachable filter insert for a vacuum cleaner, of the kind having the function of an exhaust filter and being adapted to be mounted in an air passage through the vacuum cleaner and being positioned after a dust collecting compartment in respect of the air flow through the vacuum cleaner. The filter insert comprising a frame (11) and a filtering medium (12) being positioned within the frame, wherein the frame is provided with supporting elements (13) at an outlet side, for supporting the filtering medium and prevent it from being detached from the frame due to the air flow through the filtering medium, and at least one finger grip (14) for facilitating detaching of the filter insert (5) for cleansing or replacement. The finger grip (14) is connected to the supporting elements by means of a hinge connection (15) and can be folded outwards in an angle from a plane of the filter insert for facilitat- ing gripping of the filter insert and folded inwards to a position in parallel to the plane of the filter insert in a mounted state.