Vacuum cleaner accessories

Abstract

Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner that does not require an extra storage device for housing an accessory. In a vacuum cleaner with an extension pipe connected to a suction brush, and a suction passage formed by connecting the extension pipe to a cleaner body, the vacuum cleaner includes a connection member body. One end of the connection member body is connected to the extension pipe and the other end is connected to a flexible house which is in turn connected to the cleaner body. A clamping part is integrally formed with the connection member body. The coupling part is adapted to store the accessory.

1 . A vacuum cleaner having an extension pipe connected to a suction brush and forming a suction passage by connecting the extension pipe with a cleaner body, comprising: 
 a connection member body, wherein one end is connected to the extension pipe and the other end is connected to a flexible hose which is further connected to the cleaner body; and    a clamping part integrally formed with the connection member body.    
   
   
       2 . The vacuum cleaner as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connection member body includes: 
 an extension pipe fixing portion connected to the extension pipe; and    a flexible hose coupling portion flexibly coupled with the flexible hose.    
   
   
       3 . The vacuum cleaner as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the extension pipe fixing portion and the flexible hose coupling portion are integrally formed in a mold.  
   
   
       4 . The vacuum cleaner according to  claim 3 , wherein the flexible hose coupling portion includes recesses periodically formed in a predetermined interval on an outer periphery to promote flexibility.  
   
   
       5 . The vacuum cleaner according to  claim 1 , wherein the clamping part includes a clamping arm for elastically clamping an accessory.  
   
   
       6 . The vacuum cleaner according to  claim 5 , wherein the clamping arm includes an inner peripheral surface formed in correspondence with an outer shape of the intended accessory.  
   
   
       7 . The vacuum cleaner according to  claim 5 , wherein a cross section of the clamping arm when cut in a plane vertical to air flow passing through the connection member, includes an opening formed by cutting off a part of a virtual circle corresponding to an outer periphery of the accessory with a cylindrical shape.  
   
   
       8 . The vacuum cleaner according to  claim 7 , wherein the opening is formed symmetrical with respect to a portion to which the clamping arm is connected to the connection member.  
   
   
       9 . The vacuum cleaner according to  claim 8 , wherein the clamping arm includes a plurality of guide protrusions formed to guide entry of the accessory through the opening.  
   
   
       10 . The vacuum clean according to  claim 9 , wherein the guide protrusions are formed by bending open end portions of the clamping arm.