Washing apparatus with operator station
OwnerMichael Richard Lange, Robert John Blakeinventors
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Abstract
The washing apparatus includes a platform that includes an operator station. The platform is adapted to move along the upright surface during cleaning. The platform is positionable along the upright surface along a length of the platform. The washing apparatus includes a powered cleaning structure that has cleaning elements that are adapted to contact the upright surface during cleaning. The powered cleaning structure is supported by the platform along at least a portion of the length of the platform. The washing apparatus includes a hoist system constructed and arranged to move the platform along the upright surface of the structure with lift cables.
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A washing apparatus for cleaning an upright surface of a structure, the washing apparatus comprising:
- a platform including an operator station, the platform adapted to move along the upright surface during cleaning, wherein the platform is positionable along the upright surface along a length of the platform;
- a powered cleaning structure having cleaning elements adapted to contact the upright surface during cleaning, the powered cleaning structure being supported by the platform along at least a portion of the length of the platform;
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- a hoist system constructed and arranged to move the platform along the upright surface of the structure with lift cables.
A washing apparatus for cleaning an upright surface of a structure, the washing apparatus comprising:
- a platform including an operator station and a railing at least partially surrounding the operator station, the platform adapted to move along the upright surface during cleaning, the platform being positionable along the upright surface along a length of the platform;
- securing features attached to the platform, wherein the securing features are configured to secure the platform to the upright surface;
- a powered cleaning structure having cleaning elements adapted to contact the upright surface during cleaning, the powered cleaning structure being supported by the platform along at least a portion of the length of the platform;
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- a hoist system attached to the platform, the hoist system being configured to move the platform along the upright surface of the structure with lift cables.
A washing apparatus for cleaning an upright surface of a structure, the washing apparatus comprising:
- a platform including an operator station and a railing at least partially surrounding the operator station, the platform adapted to move along the upright surface during cleaning, the platform being positionable along the upright surface along a length of the platform, wherein the operator station extends along the length of the platform;
- securing features attached to the platform, wherein the securing features are configured to secure the platform to the upright surface;
- a powered cleaning structure having cleaning elements adapted to contact the upright surface during cleaning, the powered cleaning structure being supported by the platform along at least a portion of the length of the platform;
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- a hoist system attached to the platform, the hoist system being configured to move the platform along the upright surface of the structure with lift cables.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.