Debris Removal Apparatus, Systems, and Methods of Using the Same

A debris removal apparatus comprising:

• a shaft having a lengthwise axis, a first end, a second end, a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a first outside diameter on the first portion, a second outside diameter on the third portion that is greater than the first outside diameter, and defining an opening on the second end, a passageway in fluid communication with the opening, and a plurality of inlet openings in fluid communication with the passageway, the first portion extending from first end toward the second end, the second portion disposed between the first portion and the third portion, the third portion extending from the second end toward the first end to the second portion, the passageway extending from the opening on the second end and toward the first end, each opening of the plurality of inlet openings positioned on the third portion of the shaft;
• an energy source disposed on the first portion of the shaft;
• a motor operatively connected to the energy source and disposed between the plurality of inlet openings and the second end of the shaft, the motor having a lengthwise axis, a drive shaft, and off and on states, the lengthwise axis of the motor extending through the drive shaft and coaxial with the lengthwise axis of the shaft;
• a fan attached to the motor, the fan having a hub and a plurality of blades;
• and
• a switch operatively connected to the motor and disposed on the first portion of the shaft, the switch moveable between first and second positions, movement of the switch between the first and second positions moving the motor between its off and on states.

A debris removal apparatus comprising:

• a shaft having a lengthwise axis, a first end, a second end, a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a first outside diameter on the first portion, a second outside diameter on the third portion that is greater than the first outside diameter, and defining an opening on the second end, a passageway in fluid communication with the opening, and a plurality of inlet openings in fluid communication with the passageway, the first portion extending from first end toward the second end, the second portion disposed between the first portion and the third portion, the third portion extending from the second end toward the first end to the second portion, the first portion moveable relative to the second portion, the passageway extending from the opening on the second end and toward the first end, each opening of the plurality of inlet openings positioned on the third portion of the shaft;
• an energy source disposed on the first portion of the shaft;
• a variable speed motor operatively connected to the energy source and disposed between the plurality of inlet openings and the second end of the shaft, the variable speed motor having a lengthwise axis, a drive shaft, and off and on states, the lengthwise axis of the variable speed motor extending through the drive shaft and coaxial with the lengthwise axis of the shaft;
• a fan attached to the motor, the fan having a hub and a plurality of blades;
• and
• a switch operatively connected to the motor and disposed on the first portion of the shaft, the switch moveable between first and second positions, movement of the switch between the first and second positions moving the motor between its off and on states;
• wherein movement of the first portion relative to the second portion moves the switch between its first and second positions.