Portable pressure washer
US5421520A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B2075/025
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A self-contained, completely portable pressure washer is disclosed which requires only connection to a conventional garden hose for operation. The portable pressure washer is driven by a two-cycle, internal combustion engine that is of relatively small size and weight. A positive displacement pump of the vane type is connected to the engine through a centrifugal clutch that causes operation of the pump only after a predetermined engine speed greater than idling speed has been reached. A garden hose is connected to the pump inlet and a substantially rigid spray wand having a spray head is mounted directly to the pump outlet. A primary handle on the engine housing and a secondary handle on the spray wand enable the user to carry and manipulate the portable pressure washer during all operative spray functions.
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