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Autonomous surface cleaning robot for dry cleaning

US8966707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L2201/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.

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