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Floating deck for use with a floor cleaning apparatus

a technology for cleaning apparatuses and floating decks, applied in the field of treatment apparatuses, can solve the problems of minimal lifting capacity and volume of lifters, and achieve the effects of reducing the chance of injury or fatigue of operators, safe and comfortable use, and increasing productivity

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-30
KARCHER NORTH AMERICA INC
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[0017] It is one aspect of the present invention to provide a floor treatment apparatus that is easy to maneuver. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention is constructed of a chassis section that includes an enclosure that houses at least a portion of the internal components of the treatment device and a location for installation of devices that are used during cleaning operations. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention provides a standing, leaning or sitting location for the operator. Another embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a powered steering device that allows for greater maneuverability in areas with tight corners, thereby ensuring that more of the flooring surface is treated without having to perform pre or post treatment operations. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a self-propelled wheel and an easy to use steering device to provide increased maneuverability around obstacles. One embodiment of the present invention employs at least one wheel that provides thrust and / or steering capability. Yet another embodiment of the present invention employs wheels that are substantially centered under the chassis such that the entire apparatus is generally capable of 360° rotation without substantially traversing in any other direction, thus allowing it to treat tight corners of a surface. It is another aspect of the present invention to provide a cleaning apparatus that is cost effective to manufacture. Various aspects of the invention shall now be described in more detail. Chassis

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In addition, especially in older buildings that have been retrofitted to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, elevators are of minimal volume and lifting capability.

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[0097] Referring now to FIGS. 1-34 an apparatus 2 for cleaning or otherwise treating a floor surface is shown. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes a chassis 8 with a platform 4 that is adapted to support the weight of an operator 6, thus increasing the efficiency of the entire floor treatment operation. In addition, various cleaning or floor treatment components maybe interconnected to the bottom surface 10 of the chassis, such as brushes 12, scrubbers 14, squeegees 16, vacuum shoes, etc.

[0098] The chassis 8 also includes a plurality of wheels 18 operably interconnected to the bottom surface 10 to enable steering and provide stability. It is contemplated that the operator 6 will stand on the platform 4 and steer the apparatus 2 with either a steering wheel 20 or other type of steering mechanism, such as a joy stick 22. Such an embodiment of the present invention enables the floor surface to be cleaned or otherwise treated more efficiently, since the ...

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The present invention relates generally to a floor treatment component that is designed such that as it passes over an uneven surface it applies a substantially constant downward force to the uneven surface. Specifically, systems for connecting the floor treatment component to a floor treatment apparatus are described.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 059,663 filed Feb. 15, 2005, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No.10 / 737,027, filed Dec. 15, 2003, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 438,485, filed May 14, 2003, all of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment, such as cleaning, of a surface. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention provides a deck attached to a surface cleaning apparatus such that when the deck passes over an uneven surface, a substantially constant force is applied to the surface. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Cleaning machines are used extensively for cleaning flooring surfaces comprised of tile, stone, brick, wood, concrete, carpets and other common surfaces. Maintaining the cleanlines...

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IPC IPC(8): A47L11/30E01H1/08
CPCA47L11/4061B05B1/1636B05B7/0884B05B7/0846B05B1/267
Inventor VENARD, DANIEL C.TRAN, LOI X.WARE, RICHARD L.
Owner KARCHER NORTH AMERICA INC
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