What sort of motor is used in the lead retraction device in my vacuum cleaner?

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The Vampyr 731i vacuum cleaner utilizes a spring-loaded mechanism for its lead retraction device, as confirmed by user discussions. The device operates independently of an electrical motor, relying instead on a wound spring that retracts the power cable when released. The presence of a quarter turn rotary switch indicates a battery-powered system, but the lead retraction itself does not involve an electrical motor. This design choice simplifies the mechanism and enhances reliability.

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The model is a vampyr 731i
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I can't find the technical information online
Howstuffworks.com only gives the information that the fan motor is electrical
What sort of motor is used in the lead retraction device?
 
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Could it just be spring loaded?
You wind up a spring by pulling the power cable out and then release it and it winds back in.

Wouldn't it have to be a spring? It happens when the power cable is unplugged. So how would you power a motor?
 
It must have a battery in it because it has a quarter turn rotary on switch.
 

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