Patent ID: 6519805
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: A01G,A47L

Abstract:
A vacuum unit comprising:a vacuum unit body having a vacuum deck and a nozzle; a plurality of ground engaging wheels operatively connected to said vacuum deck; an engine operatively supported by said vacuum deck; at least a first fan blade positioned within said vacuum deck and selectively rotated by said engine, said at least first fan blade for use in creating a vacuum pressure within said vacuum deck; a hose; and said nozzle for use in receiving and transporting associated debris from a ground surface to said vacuum deck, said nozzle comprising: A) a nozzle body having ground, attachment and deck openings; B) a connecting means for use in connecting said deck opening to said vacuum deck; C) a flap operatively connected to said nozzle body, said flap selectively covering said ground and attachment openings; and, D) a flap adjustment member positioned within said attachment opening, said flap adjustment member having a contact surface that contacts said flap, said flap adjustment member being selectively adjustable with respect to said nozzle body into first and second positions, said flap covers said ground opening when said flap adjustment member is in said first position and covers said attachment opening when said flap adjustment member is in said second position; wherein said flap adjustment member has a first end that comprises said contact surface and a second end that is adapted to receive said hose.