摘要:
An apparatus and method for minimizing the accumulation of soil and debris within a vacuum system of a surface maintenance machine is disclosed. A secondary fluid, such as pressurized cleaning solution, is sprayed into the vacuum system in order to reduce soil and debris accumulation within the vacuum system without applying additional fluid to a floor surface. In one embodiment of the invention, pressurized fluid is introduced directly into the vacuum extractor tool of a surface cleaning machine in order to dislodge accumulated debris on surfaces therein. A method of minimizing the accumulation of soil and debris within the vacuum system is also disclosed. The invention is applicable to a variety of portable and vehicle-based floor cleaning machines.
摘要:
A control system (100) for estimating the approximate relative position of an electric linear actuator (40) on a surface maintenance machine (10). The control system (100) includes means for selectively coupling the electric motor (38,41) of the linear actuator (40) to the electric power source (22), means for measuring or estimating the current and voltage of the electric motor (38,41), means for estimating the motor speed based on the measured values of current and voltage, and storage means for storing values of estimated motor speed and integrating means for determining approximate linear actuator position, wherein the integrating means integrates the motor speed over time to determine the approximate position of the linear actuator (40).
摘要:
A surface cleaner (110) includes a liquid dispensing system (100) comprising a fluid flow path (226) configured to receive a flow of liquid (such as 216), a pump (228), an air purging component (360), and a valve actuator (374). The pump is in line with the fluid flow path and is configured to drive the flow of liquid through the fluid flow path. The air purging component includes an inlet (362) in line with the fluid flow path, an outlet (364), an airflow path (366) connecting the inlet and the outlet, and a valve (368) in line with the airflow path. The valve includes an open position in which the airflow path is open between the inlet and the outlet and a closed position in which the airflow path is closed between the inlet and the outlet. The valve actuator is connected to the valve and is configured to bias the valve in the open position when air is detected in the fluid flow path.
摘要:
A method of cleaning a hard floor surface with a surface maintenance vehicle including the steps of generating a foam-like aerated cleaning liquid, selectively conveying the foam-like aerated cleaning liquid to the hard floor surface and a scrubbing medium (22) operatively coupled to the surface maintenance vehicle, scrubbing the hard floor surface with said rotation scrubbing medium (22) and said foam-like aerated cleaning liquid so as to loosen soil from the hard floor surface leaving behind a soiled solution of cleaning liquid and soil, and removing at least a portion of the soiled solution from the hard floor surface through a fluid recovery device (32). Additional aspects of the present invention include devices for performing the cleaning method.
摘要:
A cleaner cartridge (150) includes a container (152) having an interior cavity (154), in which cleaning agent can be stored. A first end (158) of conduit (156) is fluidically coupled to the interior cavity. A second end (160) of the conduit is connectable to a chemical dispenser (60).
摘要:
A process for applying a coating to a floor surface and curing that coating after application includes the steps of first spreading a photochemically curable liquid coating in a thickness of from about .003 to about .006 inches on a floor surface. After the coating has been applied, it is exposed to ultraviolet radiation at a power level of about 40 watts per inch of width of coating being cured and at two different sequentially applied wavelengths. This cures the liquid coating instantly to a durable solid coating. The first applied ultraviolet radiation may have the wavelength of about 365 nm and the second applied ultraviolet radiation may have a wavelength of about 254 nm. The ultraviolet radiation is provided by an array of UV lights on a mobile, self-powered vehicle which moves over the floor coating at a speed in the range of 20 to 40 feet per minute.
摘要:
A vacuum trash collection vehicle has a debris container (182) and a source of vacuum (32), both located on the vehicle. There is a hose (174) connected at one end to the debris container and has the source of vacuum (32) applied thereto. The other end of the hose is open to form a collection nozzle (26). There is a boom for supporting the nozzle during use as a debris collection device with the boom including a rear support arm (40) pivotally mounted to the vehicle and supporting the hose in a rear area and a forward support arm (50) pivotally mounted to the rear arm and supporting the hose at an area forward of the rear support arm (40). There is a control element (80) accessible to the vehicle driver for moving the hose and nozzle. There is a spring (58) pivotally connected between the rear (40) and front support arms (50) which urges the front support arm in an upward direction to, at least in part, carry the weight of the hose for assisting the vehicle driver in operating the control element (72). An adjustment means (72) readily accessible to the driver allows him or her to vary the moment arm by which the spring (58) urges the front arm upward, thereby varying the height at which the front arm supports the hose.