Debris collection system
AssigneeGenerac Power Systems, Inc.
InventorAnthony Orgain
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to debris collection machines configured to deposit collected debris directly into a disposable collection bag. The machine can include a collection assembly in communication with a vacuum assembly. The collection assembly can include a support frame being sized and shaped to receive a collection bag. The assembly can also include a cover having a permeable member and a clamping section, the cover being connected to the outlet of the vacuum assembly and connected to the clamping section. The cover can have an open position and a closed position, wherein, when in the closed position the clamping section secures a portion of the collection bag between the clamping section and the support frame.
Claims24
A debris collection machine comprising:
- a) a vacuum assembly including:
- i) a chassis including wheels mounted to the chassis;
- ii) a motor mounted to the chassis;
- iii) a housing having an inlet and an outlet;
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- iv) a rotating component having a plurality of blades, the rotating component being positioned within the housing between the inlet and outlet, and being powered by the motor;
- b) a collection assembly in communication with the outlet of the housing of the vacuum assembly, the collection assembly including:
- i) a support frame being sized and shaped to be received by a collection bag;
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- ii) a clamping section having an open position and a closed position, wherein, when in the closed position, the clamping section secures a portion of the collection bag between the clamping section and the support frame.
A debris collection assembly for a debris collection machine, the debris collection assembly including:
- a) a support frame including a main frame sized and shaped to be received into a collection bag;
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- b) a cover including a shroud portion and a clamping section, the shroud portion including an opening for receiving an outlet of a debris conveyance tube, wherein the cover has an open position and a closed position, wherein, when in the closed position, the clamping section forms a clamping interface with the support frame such that the collection bag can be clamped between the clamping section and the support frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.