Cleaning head for use in a floor cleaning machine
US7665174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L11/4088
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cleaning head for use with a floor cleaning machine comprises first and second cleaning tools, at least one motor and a cleaning tool support. The at least one motor is configured to respectively drive rotation of the first and second cleaning tools about first and second horizontal axes. The first and second cleaning tools each have an exterior cleaning surface configured to engage the floor during floor cleaning operations. The cleaning tool support is configured to support the first and second cleaning tools for movement of the first and second horizontal axes relative to each other in a plane that is transverse to the first and second horizontal axes. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a floor cleaning machine that includes embodiments of the cleaning head.
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