US Patent 7472453 Vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner includes an appliance housing including a first housing section for a motor fan chamber and a second housing section for a dust collection chamber. Actuating elements for a cord winder device and an ON/OFF switch are disposed on an upper side of the motor fan chamber. A control element for the suction power control is disposed on the upper side of the motor fan chamber. A housing cover is pivotally mounted at a rear portion of the appliance housing via a plurality of hinge arms. The hinge arms cover at least a portion of the motor fan chamber and the actuating elements. The housing covering includes a cover section that covers the dust collection chamber.