Suction system

A system for providing suction to a target area, comprising:

• a suction head assembly comprising an enclosure configured for covering the target area such that the target area is enclosed in the enclosure and in fluid communication therewith, the enclosure having an open end adapted to be in fluid communication with at least a portion of the target area via the open end, and a pump head comprising a pumping chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the pump head being integrated with the enclosure, and wherein the inlet is comprised in the enclosure and is in fluid communication therewith;
• a powered drive apparatus comprising a drive unit coupled to a primary pump, and a non-mechanical coupling arrangement for connecting the primary pump to the pump head, in operation the powered drive apparatus being configured for operating the pump head via the non-mechanical coupling arrangement when driven by the drive unit;
• wherein the system is adapted for selectively providing a predetermined working pressure within the enclosure below ambient pressure of an external environment via operation of the pump head.

A suction head assembly for use with a system for providing suction to a target area, the system including a powered drive apparatus comprising a drive unit coupled to a primary pump, the suction head assembly comprising:

• an enclosure configured for covering the target area such that the target area is enclosed in the enclosure and in fluid communication therewith, the enclosure having an open end adapted to be in fluid communication with at least a portion of the target area via the open end, and a pump head comprising a pumping chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the pump head being integrated with the enclosure, and wherein the inlet is comprised in the enclosure and is in fluid communication therewith;
• a non-mechanical coupling arrangement configured for connecting the pump head to the primary pump, in operation of the system the pump head being configured for being operated by the powered drive apparatus via the non-mechanical coupling arrangement when driven by the drive unit;
• the suction head assembly configured for operating within the system when coupled thereto to selectively provide a predetermined working pressure within the enclosure below ambient pressure of an external environment via operation of the pump head.