Apparatuses, systems, and methods for cleaning
AssigneeEcoserv Technologies, LLC
InventorKenny DesOrmeaux
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include systems, apparatuses, and methods for cleaning areas. A cleaning apparatus is provided having a programmable, portable, multi axis articulating arm (MAAA). The apparatus may include a base having at least one magnet configured to magnetically mount the apparatus within the areas to be cleaned. The MAAA may have a first end attached to the base and extending away from the base, and a second end attached to a nozzle. The MAAA may have a plurality of connected arm segments. The MAAA may include at least two rotatable joints allowing for manipulation of the nozzle and movement of the apparatus along multiple axes.
Claims37
A cleaning apparatus, comprising:
- a base having at least one magnet;
- an arm having a first end attached to the base and extending away from the base;
- and
- a nozzle attached to a second end of the arm,
- wherein the arm includes at least two rotatable joints allowing for manipulation of the nozzle,
- wherein the base is configured to magnetically attach to a metal surface.
A system for cleaning an area, comprising:
- a cleaning apparatus, comprising:
- a base having at least one magnet;
- an arm having a first end attached to the base and extending away from the base;
- and
- a nozzle attached to a second end of the arm,
- wherein the arm includes at least two rotatable joints allowing for manipulation of the nozzle;
- at least one camera mounted within the area;
- and
- a vacuum line,
- wherein the apparatus is configured to spray a fluid via the nozzle and the vacuum line removes the fluid and any materials contained in the fluid,
- wherein an operator views the apparatus and area via the at least one camera.
A cleaning and track system, comprising:
- a cleaning apparatus, comprising:
- a base;
- an arm having a first end attached to the base and extending away from the base;
- and
- a nozzle attached to a second end of the arm,
- wherein the arm includes at least two rotatable joints allowing for manipulation of the nozzle;
- a track system, comprising:
- first and second longitudinal bars movably attached to each other,
- wherein the second bar is movably attached to a mounting structure,
- wherein the first and second bars are movable in multiple directions and axes;
- at least one camera mounted within the area;
- and
- a vacuum line,
- wherein the apparatus is movably attached to the track system,
- wherein the apparatus is configured to spray a fluid via the nozzle and the vacuum line removes the fluid and any materials contained in the fluid,
- wherein an operator views the apparatus and area via the at least one camera.
A method of cleaning an area, comprising:
- magnetically mounting a cleaning apparatus within the area, the cleaning apparatus comprising:
- a base having at least one magnet;
- an arm having a first end attached to the base and extending away from the base;
- and
- a nozzle attached to a second end of the arm,
- wherein the arm comprises at least two rotatable joints allowing for manipulation of the nozzle;
- connecting the cleaning apparatus to a high pressure fluid line;
- remotely operating the cleaning apparatus to control a direction of flow from the high pressure fluid line;
- directing a flow of fluids towards material on a surface of the area to remove the material from the surface;
- and
- removing the fluids and material via a vacuum line.
A cleaning apparatus, comprising:
- a base;
- an arm having a first end attached to the base and extending away from the base;
- and
- a nozzle attached to a second end of the arm,
- wherein the arm includes at least two rotatable joints allowing for manipulation of the nozzle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.