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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2001
Ho Seon Rew, Seoul, KR;
LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A vacuum cleaner includes a case having a collection chamber including a filter for removing extraneous matter mixed with air sucked in through main suction channels and an apparatus chamber including a fan motor assembly for generating suction force and discharging intake air behind the collection chamber and a peripheral air suction unit connected between the external surface of the case and the main suction channels or between the external surface of the case and the inside of the collection chamber in addition to the main suction channels, the peripheral air suction unit sucking up the air around the case. It is possible to suck up dust that floats in the air around the vacuum cleaner, caused by air discharged when the vacuum cleaner is used and to purify the air. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience of a user and to improve cleaning efficiency.