Wheeled carpet dryer with handle
US6739070B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF26B21/001
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dryer for drying textiles is disclosed. The dryer includes a blower for blowing air under the carpet, which includes a blower housing including a sleeve that forms an air outlet opening and a powered fan within the blower housing for blowing air out of the outlet opening. A tow handle is located on the blower housing above the fan and an indentation is included in the underside surface of the blower housing. The indentation has a shape corresponding to the shape of the tow handle such that the indentation can receive a tow handle from a second dryer to allow stacking of dryers. A maneuvering handle is rotatably connected at a first end to the tow handle. The maneuvering handle extends over the blower housing such that a foot located at the second end of the maneuvering handle rests on the upper surface of the blower housing sleeve. A clamp is included on the blower housing for generating a clamping force on the maneuvering handle such that the edge of a textile can be clamped between the foot and the upper surface of the blower housing sleeve. A wheel is also mounted on the blower housing for moving the dryer.
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