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Quick lock squeegee attachment and method of use

US8544140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2010
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/459
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A releasable squeegee assembly for coupling to a surface maintenance machine and including a compliant bushing and an over-center lever attached to a pull rod and compliant spring. The compliant bushing is compressed via said over-center lever with said compliant spring providing a spring force. A bushing sleeve is provided to limit the degree of compression of said compliant bushing by the over-center lever. A method of coupling a squeegee assembly to a surface maintenance machine is also provided.

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