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Compact cyclonic separation device

  • US 20060042038A1
  • Filed: 08/26/2004
  • Published: 03/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cyclonic separation f device or a vacuum cleaner including a vacuum source, comprising:

  • a cylindrical separation chamber having a central axis, an inlet at the upper portion, an outlet at the top and a closed bottom;

    an inlet tube having an inlet opening and outlet opening positioned adjacent the separation chamber with an axis of the inlet tube substantially parallel to the central axis of the separation chamber;

    a vortex vane positioned in the inlet tube causing inlet air to circulate;

    a transfer region adjacent to the outlet opening of the inlet tube connected to the upper portion of the separation container for introduction of circulating air into the separation chamber;

    a central outlet tube having an inlet in the separation chamber and an outlet communicating with the vacuum source; and

    the separation chamber having a cylindrical sidewall with a disrupter ring located on the inside wall at a position below the inlet of the outlet tube.

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