Patent ID: 6629332
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: A47L,Y10S

Abstract:
A floor cleaning device for cleaning a surface comprising:a recovery tank having an inlet opening; a lid covering said recovery tank, said lid having an outlet opening for directing air out of said recovery tank; a suction nozzle fluidly communicating with said inlet opening of said recovery tank; a suction source fluidly communicating with said outlet opening for drawing dirt and liquid from the surface through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank; a duct fluidly connected to said inlet opening, said duct extending horizontally within said tank adjacent a side wall of said recovery tank for directing air and liquid from said inlet opening in two opposing directions; a lid covering said recovery tank, said lid having an outlet opening for directing air out of said recovery tank; and a pair of shields depending downward from said lid and extending from said duct to said side wall of said recovery tank, said outlet opening of said lid being located between said shields such that said shields prevent liquid from coming out of said duct and entering said outlet opening of said lid.