Apparatus For Facilitating Maintenance Of A Pool Cleaning Device
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1. A top-accessible pool cleaner, comprising:
- (a) a housing assembly;
(b) a bucket-type filter assembly configured to be removably received by said housing assembly, said bucket type filter assembly including at least one intake channel for receiving unfiltered fluid and a vent channel for outflow of filtered fluid; and
(c) said bucket-type filter assembly including (i) a frame, (ii) a body, and (iii) at least one filter element in secured arrangement with said frame, said at least one filter element cooperating with said body to define at least one intake flow region configured for fluid communication with said at least one intake channel, said at least one filter element at least partially defining a vent flow region configured for fluid communication with said vent channel.
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Abstract
Advantageous apparatus, are provided for facilitating maintenance of a automated pool cleaning device. More particularly, an improved automated pool cleaning device is provided, according to the present disclosure. The device, generally, includes a facially accessible quick-release roller assembly, a bucket-type filter assembly, and a windowed top access lid assembly. The improved roller assembly and filter assembly are easily accessible for maintenance purposes. Furthermore, the windowed lid assembly provides visual feedback as to when the filter assembly needs to be cleaned.
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1. A top-accessible pool cleaner, comprising:
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(a) a housing assembly; (b) a bucket-type filter assembly configured to be removably received by said housing assembly, said bucket type filter assembly including at least one intake channel for receiving unfiltered fluid and a vent channel for outflow of filtered fluid; and (c) said bucket-type filter assembly including (i) a frame, (ii) a body, and (iii) at least one filter element in secured arrangement with said frame, said at least one filter element cooperating with said body to define at least one intake flow region configured for fluid communication with said at least one intake channel, said at least one filter element at least partially defining a vent flow region configured for fluid communication with said vent channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. The pool cleaner of Claim, including a lid movable between a first position allowing said filter assembly to be removably lifted out from said housing assembly and a second position further defining said at least one intake flow region.
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8. A pool cleaner, comprising:
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(a) a housing assembly; (b) a roller in secured relationship with said housing assembly; (c) a plurality of end joints secured relative to ends of said roller; and (d) a plurality of mounts in secured arrangement with said housing assembly, said mounts and end joints cooperating to allow rotation of said roller and provide a quick-release mechanism for facially accessible detachment thereof. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A pool cleaner, comprising:
- a filter assembly;
a lid assembly; and
a housing assembly cooperating with said lid assembly to define an internal cavity configured to contain said filter assembly therein, said lid assembly including a window positioned proximal said filter assembly so as to allow viewing thereof through said window. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
- a filter assembly;
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