Patent ID: 7917992
Filing Date: 2011-04-05
Classification: A47L,E04D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A high volume vacuum collection apparatus, comprising: a blower/vacuum unit, operable for generating a partial vacuum and blowing/suctioning flowing air; a collection drum comprising a container having a base portion supporting the container, a top portion, and a removable lid with at least a first inlet and a second inlet, wherein the first inlet serves as an exit for the flowing air and the second inlet serves as an entrance for the flowing air and debris suctioned into the collection drum; a manifold assembly that is in fluid communication with the blower/vacuum unit and the collection drum, thereby distributing the partial vacuum and the flowing air, wherein the manifold assembly has a top portion and a center portion at an offset angle to the top portion, wherein the top portion has a top port that fluidly and fixedly or removably engages the first inlet of the removable lid, and wherein the top portion is in fluid communication with the center portion; and wherein, in operation in a suction mode, as the flowing air and debris are suctioned into the collection drum, the debris falls out, collected by the container of the collection drum, and the flowing air exits through the manifold assembly.