TANK TRAY FOR AN EXTRACTOR CLEANING MACHINE
First Claim
1. An extractor cleaning machine comprising:
- a base movable along a surface to be cleaned;
a handle pivotally coupled to the base for movement between an upright position and a reclined position, the handle including a tank tray having an inlet, the handle further including a channel communicating with and extending away from the tank tray;
a distributor communicating with the inlet, the distributor operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface; and
a supply tank removably coupled to the handle and having an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet when the supply tank is coupled to the handle, the supply tank at least partially supported by the tank tray, the tank tray configured to collect fluid spilt from the supply tank and to divert the fluid away from the tank tray by way of the channel.
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Abstract
An extractor cleaning machine including a base or foot movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle pivotally coupled to the foot for movement between an upright position and a reclined position. The handle includes a tank tray having an inlet and a drain. A channel communicates with the drain and extends away from the tank tray. A distributor communicates with the inlet and is operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface. A supply tank is removably coupled to the handle and has an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet when the supply tank is coupled to the handle. The supply tank is at least partially supported by the tank tray and the tank tray is configured to collect fluid spilt from the supply tank and to divert the fluid away from the tank tray by way of the channel.
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Citations
25 Claims
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1. An extractor cleaning machine comprising:
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a base movable along a surface to be cleaned; a handle pivotally coupled to the base for movement between an upright position and a reclined position, the handle including a tank tray having an inlet, the handle further including a channel communicating with and extending away from the tank tray; a distributor communicating with the inlet, the distributor operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface; and a supply tank removably coupled to the handle and having an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet when the supply tank is coupled to the handle, the supply tank at least partially supported by the tank tray, the tank tray configured to collect fluid spilt from the supply tank and to divert the fluid away from the tank tray by way of the channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12)
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9. An extractor cleaning machine comprising:
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a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle; a handle coupled to the base to facilitate movement of the base along the surface, the handle pivotally coupled the base such that the handle pivots with respect to the base from an upright position to a reclined position, the handle including a tank tray and the tank tray having a tray base and a wall that extends upwardly from the tray base around a perimeter of the tray base, the tank tray also including an inlet; a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle, the suction source operable to draw fluid and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle; a recovery tank coupled to at least one of the base and the handle, the recovery tank in fluid communication with the suction source to receive and store the fluid and dirt drawn through the suction nozzle; a distributor in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle and with the inlet, the distributor operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface through the distribution nozzle; and a supply tank removably coupled to the handle and the distributor, the supply tank supported by the tank tray and configured to receive and store the cleaning fluid, the supply tank including an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet for supplying the cleaning fluid to the distributor; wherein the handle includes a channel extending from the tank tray to direct fluid collected on the tank tray away from the supply tank and the recovery tank. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An extractor cleaning machine comprising:
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a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle; a handle coupled to the base to facilitate movement of the base along the surface, the handle extending from the rear of the base and including a tank tray, the tank tray defining a volume; a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle; a recovery tank coupled to at least one of the base and the handle, the recovery tank in fluid communication with the suction source; a distributor in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle, the distributor operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface by way of the distribution nozzle; and a supply tank removably coupled to the handle and at least partially supported by the tank tray, at least a portion of the supply tank being received by the volume, the supply tank in fluid communication with the distributor for supplying the cleaning fluid to the distributor; and a channel communicating with and extending away from the volume for directing fluid away from the tank tray. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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