Pivot adaptor attachment for vacuum cleaners

Abstract

The disclosed swivel adaptor ( ) is assembled into two sections: tool member ( ), and adaptor member ( ). These two sections are pivotally attached, and can pivot with respect to each other around pivot axis ( ). Pivot axis ( ) is angled off-axis with respect to the longitudinal axises of the adaptor sections to allow various angled positions for adaptor ( ). The angle between the tool port end ( ) and adaptor port end ( ) being adjustable between an in-line position where members ( ) and ( ) form a relatively straight adaptor, and a plurality of angled positions where the longitudinal axises of ports ( ) and ( ) are not parallel. Adaptor ( ) has an pivotal air passageway connecting end ( ) to end ( ). In the straight position, tabs ( ) snap into place to provide a holding force to keep the two sections from pivoting during use. By applying a sufficient twisting force on the two sections, tab ( ) slips loose and the two sections can rotate about axis ( ). Tool member ( ) is designed to fit into standard vacuum cleaner nozzles. Adaptor member ( ) is designed to fit onto both vacuum wand hoses and vacuum wand ports.