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Good question, Alan.


I've always questioned why such a long, heavy and awkwardly shaped pipe was used for the swivel arm on such an otherwise sensuously designed vacuum cleaner. I would at least have thought it would look better matched if the curve followed the curve of the ball.


But yes, I think the length is to overcome the tipping point of the base. Note that the later side hose pulls from about the midpoint of the rigid swivel pipe. Just over half that length pipe (curved to match the ball) and you'd be ok on the swivel floater.


But remember, the original Constellation was a non-floater meant to be centrally placed - like an Airway 55 - and so a firm tug could topple the ball and send it rolling. The rotating swing arm does prevent the hose from contacting and possibly marring the paint job. It's possible the floating capability was added as a fix and a feature after a lightbulb flashed over the Marketing Department's Head's head...and then they got further complaints about the second model still tipping over. Thus the curled lip rim was developed.


Just thinkin' out loud again... :-)


Tom, Fred and Jeff wanna chime in?


Dave


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