Patent ID: 6964081
Filing Date: 2005-11-15
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A scrubbing machine for scrubbing a carpeted floor surface comprising: a frame; means to move said scrubbing machine along said carpeted floor surface in a manner defining a path of movement; a pair of surface engaging rotary tools mounted on said frame for rotation about parallel axes, said axes extending transversely to said path of movement; at least one spray nozzle mounted on the frame for applying a scrubbing liquid to said carpeted floor surface in said path of movement in advance of said rotary tools; and means mounted on said frame for collecting said scrubbing liquid after application of same to said carpeted floor surface, said collecting means including a pair of surface engagable vacuum shoes, wherein each of said pair of vacuum shoes are attached to one another in a manner forming a hinged connection permitting each of said pair of vacuum shoes to articulate relative to one another.