Mobile Washer Unit
AssigneeKärcher North America, Inc.
InventorsAdam Dean Bearup, Glenn Richard Schmierer, Roger Pedlar, Agustin Garcia Arellano, Jerry G. Gradwohl, Gerardo Angel Gonzalez Chapa
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Abstract
A mobile pressure washing system is provided. The system comprises a frame with hinged elements for transitioning the frame between an upright position of use and a compact position for secure transport and storage of the system. System features further include a removable and replaceable tank adapted to fit on a portion of the frame, storage features, and pressure washing features such as a motor and pump.
Claims25
A portable pressure washer comprising:
- a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion;
- a primary power source mounted on the frame;
- a pump;
- at least one wheel on the frame;
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- the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame being hingedly attached by one or more elements and reconfigurable between a first position and a second position;
- wherein the first position comprises the upper portion at a first angle with respect to the lower portion such that a user may grasp the handle and roll the power washer on the at least one wheel;
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- wherein the second position comprises the upper portion at a second angle with respect to the lower portion such that the primary power source is substantially surrounded by the frame.
A portable pressure washer comprising:
- a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion;
- a primary power source mounted on the frame;
- a pump;
- at least one wheel on the frame;
- and
- the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame being hingedly attached by one or more elements and reconfigurable between a first position and a second position;
- the first position defined by an position of use with the pressure washer having a first center of gravity;
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- the second position defined by a position of non-use with the pressure washer having a second center of gravity.
A portable pressure washer comprising:
- a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion;
- a primary power source and a pump mounted on the frame;
- at least one wheel on the frame;
- the lower portion of the frame comprising a tank, wherein said tank is operable to protect the primary power source and contain a predetermined quantity of fluid;
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- the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame being hingedly attached by one or more elements and reconfigurable between a first position and a second position;
- wherein the first position comprises the upper portion at a first angle with respect to the lower portion such that a user may grasp the handle and roll the power washer on the at least one wheel;
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- wherein the second position comprises the upper portion at a second angle with respect to the lower portion such that the primary power source is substantially surrounded by the frame.
A portable pressure washer comprising:
- a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion;
- the upper portion of the frame comprising a user-interface portion and a compartment for storage;
- the lower portion of the frame comprising at least one of a primary power source, a pump, and a tank;
- the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame being hingedly attached by one or more elements and reconfigurable between a first position and a second position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.