I think as Carmine stated earlier, an adjustable "V" would work much better. Parts of the nozzle could be detached, but I was thinking have the "wings" on pivots so they could be adjusted accordingly. Except for cleaning around table legs and countertop corners, etc., the fixed V-shaped nozzle would be awkward to use near walls or for getting up close to edge-clean.
Re: “Anything” Dyson that makes news. #2 Today 4:09 pm
Not to get off-topic from the current discussion (but getting back into the original theme of the thread), I hear that in April 2009 the DDM canister (DC22 perhaps?) will finally be released to the US market. This Christmas we're getting the DC16 KnuckleDuster corded handheld.
Re: Talking to the neighbors . . . #3 Today 4:04 pm
Hi Venson,
Very interesting conversation, I agree with a lot of what he said as far as the current economic situation is concerned and how that is affecting/will affect consumer spending. This is definitely *not* the time when people will be spending $500-700 for a vacuum cleaner, much less upwards of $1000 (like the Riccar Radiance and some high-end Mieles). I think the lower-end Riccar uprights are of good quality and will definitely fill that niche for the time being. Sebos are of good quality but rank up there with Miele price-wise, I have to wonder if anyone will be purchasing those as well. I'm not going to comment about the Dyson remark other than to say that considering how their owners treat them, premature motor failure could very well be expected.
Oh, and I always knew the term "yuppie" as slang for "Young Urban Professional," although really, either meaning fits quite well...
Interesting design, and I see where it could be useful on external corners, near cabinets and such. However, the outward V-shaped design would make it virtually impossible to clean flush with walls. I also wonder how well the airflow would be channeled through the nozzle.
Good concept, though, but I'll stick with my traditional rectangular bare floor nozzles.
Re: No sign of any New Dyson Vacuum yet! #5 Sep 26, 2008 3:15 pm
M00seUK wrote:
Great insights Motorhead, thanks.
Can someone explain to me the working of a self propelled vacuum cleaner? Is like an assisted gear arrangement, which makes it easier to push or pull?
The DC27 will be aimed at commercial and residential use? At $799 wouldn't it be a major theft target? Almost certainly using the digital motor, unless the resulting noise level would be too great for long term use.
The KnuckleDuster sounds promising. I've used the DC16 for car cleaning - great performance but the 6min run time makes it a proper race before the red light starts flashing! Drop the battery, add a coiled cord, make it more agile, include a powerhead it could be a winner in this market.
The DDM will likely be fitted to Dyson vacs as a standard part in the near future. But first they'll need to ensure it has proven reliability, reasonable noise levels and reduce the comparable manufacturing cost.
Hi Moose,
The typical working of a self-propelled cleaner (thinking of the Hoover Dial-A-Matic/Concept drive system to explain here, but Kirby works in a similar fashion) consists of a gearcase, directional control (linkage connecting to the handle), and two sets of pressure plates (right and left). The shaft is usually driven off of a separate belt from the motor and turns the moving part of the clutch system. When the handle is pulled back, the linkage engages the pressure plates on one side, transferring the power through the gearcase, and driving the wheels in that direction. The same happens when the handle is pulled back except it uses the other pressure plate and the wheels are driven in the opposite direction.
It is my understanding that the DC27's propulsion mechanism will consist of two separate motors and gearcases for each side.
