SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE
First Claim
1. A surface treating appliance comprising:
- a surface treating head rotatably connected to a yoke;
a main body, comprising a casing housing a fan unit for creating a fluid flow through the appliance, the main body being moveable relative to the yoke between an upright position and a reclined position; and
a retaining mechanism for inhibiting rotation of the surface treating head relative to the yoke when the main body is in the upright position, the retaining mechanism comprising;
a locking member, moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke; and
an actuator, carried by the casing for urging the locking member towards its deployed position.
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Abstract
A surface treating appliance includes a surface treating head rotatably connected to a yoke, and a main body including a casing housing a fan unit for creating a fluid flow through the appliance. The main body is moveable relative to the yoke between an upright position and a reclined position. A retaining mechanism is provided for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke when the main body is in the upright position. The retaining mechanism includes a locking member which is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke, and an actuator for urging the locking member towards its deployed position. To provide a compact appliance, the actuator is carried by the casing so as to move therewith and urge the locking member towards its deployed position as the main body is moved to the upright position.
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20 Claims
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1. A surface treating appliance comprising:
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a surface treating head rotatably connected to a yoke; a main body, comprising a casing housing a fan unit for creating a fluid flow through the appliance, the main body being moveable relative to the yoke between an upright position and a reclined position; and a retaining mechanism for inhibiting rotation of the surface treating head relative to the yoke when the main body is in the upright position, the retaining mechanism comprising; a locking member, moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke; and an actuator, carried by the casing for urging the locking member towards its deployed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A surface treating appliance comprising:
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a surface treating head rotatably connected to a yoke; a pair of wheels rotatably connected to the yoke; a main body moveable relative to the yoke between an upright position and a reclined position; and a retaining mechanism for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke when the main body is in the upright position, the retaining mechanism comprising; a locking member, moveable between the wheels from a stowed position to a deployed position, for inhibiting rotation of the head relative to the yoke; and an actuator for urging the locking member towards its deployed position.
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