Patent ID: 6618897
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: A46B,E01H

Abstract:
A control apparatus for controlling a rotating broom and a directional blower for removing debris from surfaces, said control apparatus comprising:a command input module for receiving command inputs concerning the operation or position of the rotating broom and/or the position and operation of the directional blower; a latch module in logical communication with said command input module for holding command inputs; a timer module in logical communication with said command input module; a comparator module in logical communication with said command input module, and said timer module for activating said latch module; a broom state command module for controlling the rotation of the broom in logical communication with said command input module; a broom height command module for controlling the height of the broom with respect to the surface in logical communication with said command input module; a broom direction command module for controlling the direction of the broom in logical communication with said command input module; a blower state command module for controlling the operation of the directional blower in logical communication with said command input module; and a blower direction command module for controlling the direction of air flow in logical communication with said command input module.