Reciprocating head for cleaning textiles and method of use
US5867860A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L11/34
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cleaning machine includes a body, a head attached to the body and movable relative thereto in a reciprocating manner, and a motor mechanism for reciprocally moving the head. The cleaning machine also includes one or more spray nozzles for applying one or more solutions to the textile, and a suction head for reciprocating movement over the textile to agitate the textile and to remove the solution(s) and soil from the textile. Preferably, the cleaning machine includes two reciprocating heads which move in opposing directions so that each head offsets the vibrations produced by the other. In such a manner, a cleaning machine provides reduced fatigue for the operator while achieving improved cleaning.
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