A vacuum cleaner assembly configured to be mounted in a vehicle. The vacuum cleaner assembly includes a mounting plate having a vacuum cleaner area, one or more of the tool storage area or a hose storage area, and an accessory storage area. The vacuum cleaner area has an open-ended compartment and a pair of walls disposed adjacent to the open-ended compartment. A vacuum cleaner is disposed in the vacuum cleaner area and includes a collector module and a vacuum module coupled to the collector module. The vacuum module is secured to the vacuum storage area by one or more of the open-ended compartment and the pair of walls disposed adjacent to the open-ended compartment. So constructed, the mounting plate is configured to provide a single piece mounting body for the vacuum cleaner, one or more of the hose and a vacuum cleaner tool, and an accessory package.

An integrated automobile vacuum system for cleaning a vehicle includes a vacuum motor with an intake side and an exhaust side. A power unit is coupled to the vacuum motor and provides power. An intake pipe is coupled to the intake aperture. A mounting plate is coupled to the intake pipe and is configured to attach to an interior wall of the vehicle. The mounting plate has a hose aperture extending through the interior wall and coupled to the intake pipe. A vacuum hose is selectively engageable with the hose aperture of the mounting plate. An exhaust hose has a motor end coupled to the exhaust aperture and a collection end coupled to a collection unit. The collection unit is configured to collect debris sucked through the vacuum motor.

A portable surface cleaning apparatus has a main body, an air treatment member and a handle wherein the dirty air inlet is provided in the front face at a location below the horizontal plane, and wherein the handle overlies a portion of the cyclone chamber and the suction motor.

A vacuum cleaner station is configured to operate with first and second power tools, each power tool having an electrical plug. The vacuum cleaner station includes a housing, a suction source, a first hose port, a first valve, a first hose, a second hose port, a second valve, a second hose, a debris collection chamber, a battery receptacle, a battery pack receivable in the battery receptacle, a first electrical outlet on the housing, a first sensor configured to detect when the first power tool is receiving power from the battery pack, a second electrical outlet on the housing, a second sensor configured to detect when the second power tool is receiving power from the battery pack, and a controller electrically coupled to the suction source, the first sensor, the second sensor, the first valve, and the second valve.

A surface cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a recovery tank with a lower portion with a bottom wall that defines an opening and an extraction nozzle that is in fluid communication with the recovery tank. A motor/fan assembly is in fluid communication with the extraction nozzle and the recovery tank to generate a working airflow to transport debris-containing fluid including air and liquid from the extraction nozzle into the recovery tank. The surface cleaning apparatus also includes an air/liquid separator assembly that is selectively insertable into the recovery tank. The air/liquid separator assembly includes a riser tube with a liquid conduit integrally formed with an air conduit and a float assembly that is operably coupled with the air conduit. A coupling joins the air/liquid separator assembly with the recovery tank.

An integrated vacuum and inflator device includes a housing, a first hose wrapped around the housing and a second hose wrapped around the housing. A first motor is included within the housing that provides a vacuum and is connectable with respect to the first hose. A second motor is also included within the housing and provides inflation and is connectable with respect to the second hose.

A portable vacuum cleaner comprises a housing including a storage space and a lid coupled to the housing. The lid is moveable between an open position, in which access to the storage space is provided, and a closed position, in which access to the storage space is blocked. The vacuum cleaner further comprises a handle coupled to the housing, a suction source supported in the housing, a debris collection chamber in fluid communication with the suction source, and a first battery receptacle on the housing. The first battery receptacle is configured to selectively receive a first battery pack that is configured to provide power to the suction source. The vacuum cleaner further comprises a hose port on the housing and in fluid communication with the suction source.

Embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaners described herein can include a motor, a lid, a collection receptacle, and at least one support member to permit access to the interior of the vacuum cleaner. Also described herein are vacuum cleaners having a motor, a lid, a collection receptacle, and an accessory holder that can be pivotally mounted to the collection receptacle to permit access to the contents thereof.

A surface cleaning apparatus includes a heated vapor generator for generating steam and a supply tank for containing a supply of fluid. A liquid conduit that is in fluid communication with the supply tank is in heat exchange relationship with a vapor conduit that is in fluid communication with the heated vapor generator.

A vacuum cleaner includes a canister, a vacuum hose, a motor, an impeller, and a one piece lid. The canister defines a debris chamber and has a top. The impeller is connected to the motor and is operable to generate air flow upon operation of the motor. The one piece lid includes a hose retainer and is mounted to the top of the canister. The hose retainer includes at least two retaining tabs spaced from a central portion of the lid to define an insertion opening. The retaining tabs deflect away from a retention position in a first direction to an open position when the vacuum hose is inserted through the insertion opening. The retaining tabs are biased in a second direction towards the retention position such that the retaining tabs exert a positive retention force on the vacuum hose when positioned within the hose retainer.