FLEXIBLE CONDUIT CONNECTORS AND VACUUM CLEANERS COMPRISING SAME

摘要

A connector (1) for connecting a hose (2) to a vacuum cleaner (3), the connector including a forward part (10) with three hook straps (13) to (15) projecting from its forward end. Hooks (51) at the forward end of the straps (13) to (15) can be hooked around the end (63) of an inlet pipe (62) in the cleaner (3). The rear end (53) of the straps (13) to (15) have ribs (54) that are engaged by spring teeth (21) in the connector (1) so that the straps can be pulled rearwardly through the spring teeth and are held in position. A rear fitting (11) is connected to the end of the hose (2) by means of a screw thread (41) and this is snap-fitted into the rear end of the forward part (10) after assembly on the vacuum cleaner (3).