Handheld cleaning device

Abstract

A handheld cleaning device comprising a housing having a handle for gripping the device; a motor-fan assembly for generating an air flow; a cleaning head comprising a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the motor-fan assembly and a cleaning accessory mounted on the cleaning head; and a fluid tank in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the motor-fan assembly for receiving fluid from the suction nozzle in the air flow; wherein the cleaning head is rotatably mounted on the housing and the cleaning head is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the housing between a first position in which the suction nozzle is in an operable position and a second position in which the cleaning accessory is in an operable position.

1 . A handheld cleaning device comprising:
 a housing having a handle for gripping the device;   a motor-fan assembly for generating an air flow;   a cleaning head comprising a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the motor-fan assembly and a cleaning accessory mounted on the cleaning head; and   a fluid tank in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the motor-fan assembly for receiving fluid from the suction nozzle in the air flow;   wherein the cleaning head is rotatably mounted on the housing and the cleaning head is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the housing between a first position in which the suction nozzle is in an operable position and a second position in which the cleaning accessory is in an operable position.   
     
     
         2 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the handle is mounted on a first side of the housing and the operable position of the suction nozzle or the cleaning accessory is on a second side of the housing opposing the first side of the housing. 
     
     
         3 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the handheld cleaning device comprises a locking mechanism for preventing the cleaning head from rotating between the first position and second positions. 
     
     
         4 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a moveable locking arm arranged to interlock with at least one recess. 
     
     
         5 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises an actuating button mounted on the handle. 
     
     
         6 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning head is arranged to be rotated about 180 degrees between the first and second positions. 
     
     
         7 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the handheld cleaning device comprises a cleaning fluid tank and cleaning fluid delivery mechanism comprising a spray nozzle in fluid communication with the cleaning fluid tank. 
     
     
         8 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the spray nozzle is fixedly mounted on housing and the spray nozzle is mounted on the same side of the housing as the operable position of the suction nozzle or the cleaning accessory. 
     
     
         9 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the cleaning fluid delivery mechanism is actuated with a trigger mounted on the handle. 
     
     
         10 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 7 , wherein the cleaning fluid tank is mounted in the handle. 
     
     
         11 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning head comprises an attachment for mounting the cleaning accessory. 
     
     
         12 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning accessory is one or more of the following a pad, cloth, or brush. 
     
     
         13 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the fluid tank comprises an inlet tube for receiving fluid from the suction nozzle and the longitudinal axis of the inlet tube is coaxial with the axis of rotation of the cleaning head. 
     
     
         14 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the fluid tank comprises an inlet tube for receiving fluid from the suction nozzle and the longitudinal axis of the inlet tube is substantially parallel but not coaxial with the axis of rotation of the cleaning head. 
     
     
         15 . A handheld cleaning device according to  claim 1 , wherein the suction nozzle comprises a squeegee.