Retractable broom and dust skirt
US7025834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H1/0854
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gutter broom assembly for a street sweeper and method of use are disclosed. The invention relates to street sweeper having a vacuum system for moving air through a portion thereof and having a gutter broom assembly. The gutter broom assembly includes housing, a gutter broom being movable between an operational orientation and a transport orientation relative to the housing, and a skirt assembly attached to the housing. A sweeping chamber is defined within the housing and the skirt assembly which substantially encloses the gutter broom. A vacuum connection between the sweeping chamber and the vacuum system is provided for removing dust within the sweeping chamber when the gutter broom frame is in its operational orientation.
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