摘要 |
A hose assembly for a suction cleaner, comprising a suction hose portion (22) which is able to be extended lengthwise when subject to lengthwise tension and to return to a lengthwise-contracted configuration when relieved of the lengthwise tension, and a support means (30) extending lengthwise of the hose portion (22) and co-operable therewith to constrain at least part of it in its contracted configuration. There may also be a hose portion (20) which is substantially non-extendible in normal use. |