Convertible Central Vacuum Unit

Abstract

A central vacuum wherein said central vacuum comprises a housing with a portion of said housing comprising a motor housing, a filter housing and a dust collecting bin. A motor, power source, foam filter a dust collecting bin are incorporated within the filer housing. The housing further compromising an exhaust outlet, and at least two optional intake ports adapted to receive an intake hose. The first intake port is adapted such that the air and debris received from an intake hose is channeled into the filter where it passes through the filter, trapping dust and debris in the filter. The second intake port is adapted such that the air and debris received from an intake hose is channeled directly into a bag adapter and the air and debris is channeled into a vacuum filter bag, trapping the dust and debris in the bag. With either intake port, the air to flows through the filter or filter bag into the housing, where the air is exhausted through the exhaust outlet. The intake ports further comprise a seal, such that when an intake port is not in use it can be sealed and prevent the escape of any airflow, dust and debris through the intake port.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A central vacuum wherein said central vacuum comprises a housing with a portion of said housing comprising a motor housing, a filter housing and a dust collecting bin;
 a motor and power source within the motor housing, and a foam filter within the filer housing;   said housing further compromising an exhaust outlet, and at least two optional intake ports, a first intake port and second intake port, adapted to receive an intake hose;   wherein said first intake port is adapted such that the air and debris received from an intake hose secured to said first intake port is channeled into the filter where it passes through the filter, trapping dust and debris, allowing the air to flow through the filter into the housing, where the air is exhausted through the exhaust outlet; and   wherein said second intake port is adapted such that the air and debris received from an intake hose secured to said second intake port is channeled directly into a bag adapter and the air and debris is channeled into a vacuum filter bag, trapping the dust and debris, allowing the air to flow through the filter bag into the housing, where the air is exhausted through the exhaust outlet; and   wherein each of said intake ports further comprises a seal, such that when an intake port is not in use it can be sealed and prevent the escape of any airflow, dust and debris through the intake port.