公开(公告)号：WO2013184994A2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2013/044648

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  PYLKKI, Russell, J. ,  CITSAY, Mark, Steven ,  O'NEIL, Charles, W.

IPC: A61L2/03

CPC classification number: B08B7/00 ,  A47L11/30 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B3/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B3/024 ,  B08B3/10 ,  B08B7/0035 ,  B08B7/0057 ,  B08B7/0064 ,  C02F1/32 ,  C02F1/46104 ,  C02F1/4618 ,  C02F1/4674 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2201/46155 ,  C25B15/02 ,  Y02W10/37 ,  C02F1/46 ,  C02F1/02

Abstract: A cleaning system (10a-10g) comprising a liquid source (12) configured to provide a feed liquid at a first temperature, and an electrolysis cell (18) configured to receive the feed liquid and to electrochemically activate the feed liquid to provide an electrochemically-activated liquid, wherein the electrochemical activation also heats the feed liquid such that the electrochemically-activated liquid is at an elevated temperature that is greater than the first temperature. The cleaning system also includes a dispenser (20) configured to dispense the electrochemically-activated liquid.

Abstract translation: 一种清洁系统（10a-10g），包括构造成在第一温度下提供进料液体的液体源（12）和被配置为接收进料液体并且电化学活化进料液体以提供电化学反应的电解槽 活化的液体，其中电化学活化还加热进料液体，使得电化学活化的液体处于大于第一温度的升高的温度。 清洁系统还包括配置成分配电化学活化液体的分配器（20）。

公开(公告)号：WO2013123273A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：PCT/US2013/026249

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY

Inventor： NORTRUP, Eric, S. ,  HETLER, Matthew, R. ,  SHINLER, Kevin, L.

IPC: A47L11/40

CPC classification number: A47L11/28 ,  A47L11/16 ,  A47L11/283 ,  A47L11/4055

Abstract: A surface maintenance vehicle with a compact cleaning head lift mechanism and suspension. The cleaning head lift mechanism and suspension adjust a scrub head to an operational mode and a transport mode, yet remain compact such that they are confined to specific areas of the surface maintenance vehicle.

Abstract translation: 具有紧凑型清洁头升降机构和悬架的表面维护车辆。 清洁头提升机构和悬架将洗涤头调节到操作模式和运输模式，但保持紧凑，使得它们被限制在表面维护车辆的特定区域。

公开(公告)号：WO2011112333A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/025164

申请日：2011-02-17

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  POULIOT, Joseph, L. ,  PIERCE, Rick, M.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  POULIOT, Joseph, L. ,  PIERCE, Rick, M.

IPC: A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/40

CPC classification number: A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4041 ,  A47L11/405 ,  C02F1/4672 ,  C02F2001/46152 ,  C02F2201/4617 ,  C02F2303/04

Abstract: One embodiment of a cleaning head (106) comprises a frame (151), a cylindrical member (152) and a fluid output (118). The cylindrical member is supported by the frame for rotation about a central axis (154). The cylindrical member comprises a porous and compressible outer cylindrical wall (190). The fluid output is configured to dispense a liquid to an interior cavity (184) of the cylindrical member. In one embodiment, a motor is not directly coupled to the cylindrical member for driving the rotation of the cylindrical member about the central axis. In accordance with another embodiment, the cleaning head includes an electrolysis cell (210) within the cylindrical member. The electrolysis cell comprises first and second electrodes (220 and 222), each comprising porous layers of conductive material.

Abstract translation: 清洁头（106）的一个实施例包括框架（151），圆柱形构件（152）和流体输出（118）。 圆柱形构件由框架支撑以围绕中心轴线（154）旋转。 圆柱形构件包括多孔且可压缩的外圆柱形壁（190）。 流体输出构造成将液体分配到圆柱形构件的内部空腔（184）。 在一个实施例中，马达不直接联接到圆柱形构件，用于驱动圆柱形构件围绕中心轴的旋转。 根据另一个实施例，清洁头包括圆柱形构件内的电解槽（210）。 电解池包括第一和第二电极（220和222），每个包括导电材料的多孔层。

公开(公告)号：WO2011057305A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2010/056092

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  SHINLER, Kevin, L. ,  ICKES, John, C. ,  BETTEKER, Matthew ,  BECKER, Bruce, M.

Inventor： SHINLER, Kevin, L. ,  ICKES, John, C. ,  BETTEKER, Matthew ,  BECKER, Bruce, M.

IPC: A47L11/20

CPC classification number: A47L11/4044

Abstract: A portable vacuum wand for use with a surface maintenance machine, for collection of debris remote from the machine. The vacuum wand is detachable from a rear squeegee assembly of the surface maintenance machine, and includes a handle and a wand head. A vacuum conduit of the vacuum wand is adapted to be coupled to the rear squeegee assembly when not in use so as to provide vacuum to the rear squeegee assembly. A method of cleaning a floor surface with a surface maintenance machine and a portable vacuum wand is also provided.

Abstract translation: 便携式真空棒，用于表面维护机器，用于收集远离机器的碎屑。 真空棒可从表面维护机械的后刮板组件拆卸，并且包括手柄和棒头。 真空棒的真空管道适于在不使用时联接到后刮板组件，以便向后刮板组件提供真空。 还提供了用表面维护机和便携式真空棒清洁地板表面的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2011057253A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2010/056003

申请日：2010-11-09

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  HETLER, Matthew, R.

Inventor： HETLER, Matthew, R.

IPC: E01H1/02

CPC classification number: E01H1/053

Abstract: A side brash assembly mechanism for a floor surface maintenance vehicle including a linkage assembly supporting a brush deck, a pivot assembly and a cable connected to the linkage assembly, and a cable tensioning device for retracting the cable. The cable tensioning device is capable of lifting and retracting the brash deck. The side brash assembly mechanism may include a biasing mechanism for lowering and extending the brush deck.

Abstract translation: 一种用于地板表面维护车辆的侧刷式组装机构，包括支撑刷板的连杆组件，枢转组件和连接到连杆组件的缆线，以及用于缩回缆线的缆索张紧装置。 电缆张紧装置能够提起和收回刷卡。 侧刷子组装机构可以包括用于降低和延伸刷板的偏置机构。

公开(公告)号：WO2010085742A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：PCT/US2010/021974

申请日：2010-01-25

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  DENISON, Thomas, R. ,  FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  ZIMMERMAN, Jonathan, A.

Inventor： DENISON, Thomas, R. ,  FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  ZIMMERMAN, Jonathan, A.

IPC: D06F35/00

CPC classification number: D06F35/003 ,  D06F35/002

Abstract: A washing system (10, 110, 210, 510, 610, 710, 810) and method comprising forming a charged activated liquid, and operating a washing system (10, 110, 210, 510, 610, 710, 810) with the charged activated liquid.

Abstract translation: 一种洗涤系统（10,110,210,510,610,710,810）以及包括形成带电活化液体的方法，以及操作带有电荷的洗涤系统（10,110,210,510,610,710,810）的洗涤系统 活化液体。

公开(公告)号：WO2009155546A2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2009/048009

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce, F.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F.

IPC: C02F1/461

CPC classification number: C02F1/4618 ,  A47L13/26 ,  A61L2/035 ,  A61L2/22 ,  B08B3/08 ,  C02F2001/46119 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2001/46152 ,  C02F2001/46157 ,  C02F2001/46185 ,  C02F2001/4619 ,  C02F2201/003 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2201/46125 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2201/46135 ,  C02F2201/4615 ,  C02F2201/4617 ,  C02F2201/4618 ,  C02F2209/006 ,  C02F2209/04 ,  C02F2307/02 ,  Y02E60/366

Abstract: An electrolysis cell (18, 50, 80, 406, 552, 708, 804) is provided, which includes an anode electrode and a cathode electrode (60, 62, 84, 86, 100, 104, 108, 204, 206). At least one of the anode electrode or the cathode electrode (60, 62, 84, 86, 100, 104, 108, 204, 206) includes a first plurality of apertures (102, 106, 110) having a first size and/or shape and a second plurality of apertures (102, 106, 110) having a second, different size and/or shape.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电解池（18,50,80,46,552,708,804），其包括阳极电极和阴极电极（60,62,84,86,100,104,108,204,206）。 阳极电极或阴极电极（60,62,84,106,100,104,108,204,206）中的至少一个包括具有第一尺寸和/或第一尺寸的第一多个孔（102,106,110） 形状和具有第二，不同尺寸和/或形状的第二多个孔（102,106,110）。

公开(公告)号：WO2009155543A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2009/048005

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce, F.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F.

IPC: C02F1/461

CPC classification number: C02F1/4618 ,  A47L13/26 ,  A61L2/035 ,  A61L2/22 ,  B08B3/08 ,  C02F2001/46119 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2001/46152 ,  C02F2001/46157 ,  C02F2001/46185 ,  C02F2001/4619 ,  C02F2201/003 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2201/46125 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2201/46135 ,  C02F2201/4615 ,  C02F2201/4617 ,  C02F2201/4618 ,  C02F2209/006 ,  C02F2209/04 ,  C02F2307/02 ,  Y02E60/366

Abstract: A method and apparatus ( 10, 400, 500, 500', 700, 800, 980) are provided for performing electrolysis with an electrolysis with an electrolysis cell (18, 50, 80, 406, 552, 708, 804). The cell (18, 50, 80, 406, 552, 708, 804) includes an anode electrode and a cathode electrode (60, 62, 84, 100, 104, 108, 204, 206). At least one of the anode electrode or the cathode electrode (60, 62, 84, 86, 100, 104, 108, 204, 206) is at least partially formed of conductive polymer. The electrolysis cell is comprised in a hand-held spray bottle or a mobile surface cleaner.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置（10,400,500,500'，700,800,980），用于利用电解槽（18,50,80,406,552,708,804）进行电解进行电解。 电池（18,50,80,406,552,708,804）包括阳极电极和阴极电极（60,62,84,100,104,108,204,206）。 阳极电极或阴极电极（60,62,84,66,100,104,108,204,206）中的至少一个至少部分地由导电聚合物形成。 电解槽包含在手持喷雾瓶或移动表面清洁器中。

公开(公告)号：WO2009152149A2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：PCT/US2009/046743

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce, F.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F.

IPC: B08B3/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  A47L11/34 ,  A61L2/07

CPC classification number: B08B3/00 ,  A47L11/34 ,  A47L11/4086 ,  A61L2/18 ,  B08B3/026 ,  B08B2230/01

Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method are provided for generating an electrochemically-activated vapor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于产生电化学活化蒸气的装置（10）和方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2009132356A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：PCT/US2009/041844

申请日：2009-04-27

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  LI, Eric, Chun-Yip ,  SWENSON, Peter, A. ,  TWEEDY, Robert, James., Jr. ,  ERKO, Robert, J.

Inventor： LI, Eric, Chun-Yip ,  SWENSON, Peter, A. ,  TWEEDY, Robert, James., Jr. ,  ERKO, Robert, J.

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/47 ,  H04Q2209/75

Abstract: An RFID system for a portable cleaning machine having RFID reader. Location of the machine within a floor field is achieved by detecting one or more of a plurality of floor-applied RFID tags as the cleaning machine traverses the floor field. Each RFID tag includes a tag carrier including visual indicia providing personnel with instructions or warnings or directions. An operator of the machine may reference the visual indicia of the RFID tag carriers as the machine traverses the floor field.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有RFID读取器的便携式清洁机的RFID系统。 当清洁机穿过地板场时，通过检测多个地板应用的RFID标签中的一个或多个来实现机器在地面区域内的位置。 每个RFID标签包括标签载体，其包括向人员提供指示或警告或指示的视觉标记。 机器的操作员可以在机器横穿地板场时参考RFID标签载体的视觉标记。