Surface treating device with cartridge-based cleaning system
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1. A robotic surface treating device, comprising:
- a housing including an aperture sized and dimensioned to receive a cleaning cartridge;
a sweeper brush coupled to the housing; and
a cleaning cartridge comprising a dust bin positioned adjacent an edge of the housing, a sheet cleaning material, and means for moving said cleaning material relative to the surface to be treated.
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Abstract
A cartridge is disclosed comprising a reel-to-reel roll of cleaning material, for use in a hand-held or robotic cleaning device. The cartridge provides either an electrostatic dust cloth or wet mop, and includes a fluid reservoir for maintaining the wet mop cloth during use. A dust bin is also provided on the cartridge, and includes a hinged lid for providing selective access to the dust inside of the bin. A motor, optical sensor, and fluid pump inside of a cleaning apparatus control the operation of the reel-to-reel cloth, and control fluid delivery to the wet cloth.
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1. A robotic surface treating device, comprising:
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a housing including an aperture sized and dimensioned to receive a cleaning cartridge;
a sweeper brush coupled to the housing; and
a cleaning cartridge comprising a dust bin positioned adjacent an edge of the housing, a sheet cleaning material, and means for moving said cleaning material relative to the surface to be treated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A cartridge for use in a cleaning device, the cartridge comprising:
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a housing;
a resistive supply reel coupled to an axle in the housing;
a take-up reel coupled to an axle in the housing;
a dust bin positioned adjacent an edge of the housing; and
a cleaning material, a first end of the cleaning material being coupled to the resistive supply roll, and the opposing end being coupled to the take-up reel. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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