Patent Publication Number: US-2010125969-A1

Title: Cleaning apparatus

Description:
OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to cleaning apparatuses, and, more particularly, to an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area, such as fins, evaporation coils, and condenser coils, of an air conditioner, a heat exchanger, and a refrigerator, respectively. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Periodic cleaning of fins, evaporation coils, and condenser coils of devices, such as refrigerators, heat exchangers, and air conditioners, respectively, is desirable for maintaining a better efficiency of such devices. Specifically, a cleaning activity may include removing dirt, such as dust, oil, and insects, trapped between the fins, the evaporation coils, and the condenser coils. Generally, cleaning the fins, the evaporation coils, and the condenser coils is time consuming and cumbersome due to inconspicuous gaps between adjacent fins, between adjacent evaporation coils, and between adjacent condenser coils. 
     Further, the cleaning of the fins, the evaporation coils, and the condenser coils typically involves the removal of the fins, evaporation coils, and the condenser coils from their respective positions on the devices. In such an instance, the removed fins, the evaporation coils, and condenser coils need to be handled carefully for avoiding any damage being caused thereto. For example, the condenser coils need to be handled carefully for avoiding a leakage of a refrigerant filled in the condenser coils. As such, service of a skilled professional is required for the removal of the fins, the evaporation coils, and the condenser coils, which in turn increases labor costs. Moreover, the cleaning activity of the removed fins, the evaporation coils, and the condenser coils is generally performed by application of water, and thereafter drying of water from the removed fins, the evaporation coils, and the condenser coils is required before reinstallation thereof. Accordingly, time required for the drying of water from the fins, the evaporation coils, and the condenser coils increase an overall time of the cleaning activity. 
     Accordingly, there exists a need for an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area, such as fins, evaporation coils and condenser coils, of an air conditioner, a heat exchanger, and a refrigerator, respectively, to facilitate cleaning of the dirt from the work area in an easy, convenient, and time-efficient manner. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area that is configured to include all the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein. 
     Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area, such as fins, evaporation coils and condenser coils, of an air conditioner, a heat exchanger, and a refrigerator, respectively, in an easy, convenient and time-efficient manner. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for cleaning dirt from fins, evaporation coils and condenser coils, which precludes a need for dismantling the fins, the evaporation coils and the condenser coils for cleaning thereof. 
     In light of the above objects, in one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area, such as fins and condenser coils of an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a heat exchanger and the like is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a container, a first pump, a second pump, a first hose, a second hose, and a cleaning attachment. The container comprises a first compartment and a second compartment. The second compartment stores a fluid therein. The first pump is accommodated in the first compartment for creating vacuum within the first compartment. Further, the second pump is accommodated in the second compartment. Specifically, the second pump is submerged in the fluid stored in the second compartment and is adapted to pump the fluid. Furthermore, the first hose is detachably coupled to the first compartment from a first end portion thereof and the second hose is detachably coupled to the second pump from a proximal end portion thereof. Particularly, the second hose is adapted to receive the fluid pumped by the second pump. Moreover, the cleaning attachment is detachably coupled to the first hose and the second hose. 
     The cleaning attachment comprises a housing, a cleaning member, and a fluid dispensing pipe. The housing comprises a front end portion, a rear end portion, and a passage extending between the front end portion and the rear end portion. The rear end portion of the housing is adapted to be detachably coupled to a second end portion of the first hose. Further, the cleaning member is mounted at the front end portion of the housing and is adapted to displace the dirt from the work area upon being placed in vicinity thereof. The fluid dispensing pipe is coupled to the housing and is adapted to be detachably coupled to a distal end portion of the second hose for dispensing the fluid received by the second hose on the work area. The vacuum created within the first compartment enables in drawing the displaced dirt and a remnant dispensed fluid from the work area into the first compartment through the passage of the housing and the first hose, thereby cleaning the work area. 
     This together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, is pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 2  illustrates an exploded perspective view of a cleaning attachment of the apparatus of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a schematic circuit diagram of the apparatus of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in implementation thereof. It should be emphasized, however, that the present invention is not limited to an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area, as shown and described. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention. 
     The terms “first,” “second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another, and the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. 
     The present invention provides an apparatus for cleaning dirt from a work area, such as fins, evaporation coils, and condenser coils of an air conditioner, a heat exchanger, and a refrigerator, respectively. Specifically, the apparatus enables in cleaning dirt, such as dust, oil, and insects, trapped between the fins and the condenser coils. The apparatus of the present invention is capable of cleaning the dirt from the work area by performing at least one of removing the dirt by scrubbing action, dispensing fluid on the dirt, and drawing the dirt and a remnant dispensed fluid from the work area. Further, the apparatus of the present invention may be conveniently utilized in homes, and commercial establishments, such as offices, and public places like hotels, hospitals and the like. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , a perspective view of an apparatus  100  for cleaning dirt from a work area is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus  100  includes a container  102  having a first compartment  104  and a second compartment  106 , a first pump  108  accommodated in the first compartment  104 , and a second pump  110  accommodated in the second compartment  106 . The apparatus  100  further includes a first hose  112  detachably coupled to the first compartment  104 , a second hose  114  detachably coupled to the second pump  110 , and a cleaning attachment  116  detachably coupled to the first hose  112  and the second hose  114 . In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus  100  may further include a wheel mechanism having a plurality of wheels, such as wheels  118   a , and  118   b , configured at a bottom portion (not shown) of the container  102  for enabling mobility of the apparatus  100 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the container  102  of the apparatus  100  is configured to assume an elongated hollow cylindrical structure. However, it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the container  102  may be configured to assume other shape, such as an elliptical elongated structure, or a polygonal elongated structure. Further, as explained herein, the container  102  includes the first compartment  104  and the second compartment  106 . More specifically, the container  102  includes a partition member  120  configured within the container  102  in a manner such that the partition member  120  configures the first compartment  104  and the second compartment  106  within the container  102 . In one embodiment of the present invention, the partition member  120  may be configured to form an integral member of the container  102  by a manufacturing process, such as molding. The partition member  120  divides an interior space of the container  102  into the first compartment  104  and the second compartment  106 . 
     The first compartment  104  of the container  102  accommodates the first pump  108  therein that is adapted to create vacuum within the first compartment  104 . More specifically, in the present embodiment, the first pump  108  is accommodated within a sub compartment  122  configured on a top surface  124  of the first compartment  104 . The sub compartment  122  extends upwardly from the top surface  124  of the first compartment  104  for configuring a cavity to accommodate the first pump  108  therein. Further, the first pump  108  may be mounted within the sub compartment  122  using a suitable fasting mechanism, such brackets and screws (not shown). In the present embodiment, the first pump  108  is a wet vacuum pump capable of creating vacuum within the first compartment  104 . The vacuum created in the first compartment  104  enables in drawing dirt from a work area (not shown) by utilizing the first hose  112  detachably coupled to the first compartment  104 , which will be explained in detail in conjunction with  FIG. 2 . Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus  100  may includes a filter member  126  configured on the first compartment  104 . More specifically, the first compartment  104  may include an opening configured with the filter member  126  thereon. The filter members  126  enables in allowing air to pass from the first compartment  104  upon drawing the dirt into the first compartment  104  by the vacuum created in the first compartment  104 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the first hose  112  includes a first end portion  128  and a second end portion  130 . The first end portion  128  of the first hose  112  is detachably coupled to the first compartment  104 . More specifically, the first end portion  128  of the first hose  112  is detachably coupled to the top surface  124  of the first compartment  104 . For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first end portion  128  of the first hose  112  may include a threaded portion (not shown) capable of engaging with a complementary threaded portion of an opening (not shown) configured on the top surface  124  of the first compartment  104 , thereby enabling the detachable coupling between the first hose  112  and the first compartment  104 . The first hose  112  is further adapted to be detachably coupled to the cleaning attachment  116  from the second end portion  130  of the first hose  112 . The coupling between the first hose  112  and the cleaning attachment  116  is further explained in detail in conjunction with  FIG. 2 . 
     Further, in the present embodiment, the second compartment  106  of the container  102  stores a fluid  132  therein. The second pump  110  accommodated in the second compartment  106  in a manner such that the second pump  110  is submerged in the fluid  132 . In one embodiment of the present invention, the fluid  132  may be a cleaning agent, such as water, and the second pump  110  may be a sump pump. The second pump  110  may include an inlet port (not shown) and an outlet port  134 . The outlet port  134  may be detachably coupled to the second hose  114 . Specifically, a proximal end portion  136  of the second hose  114  is detachably coupled to the outlet port  134  of the second pump  110 . Further, a distal end portion  138  of the second hose  114  is adapted to be detachably coupled to the cleaning attachment  116 . The coupling between the second hose  114  and the cleaning attachment  116  is further explained in detail in conjunction with  FIG. 2 . In operation, the second pump  110  is adapted to pump the fluid  132 . Specifically, the fluid  132  pumped by the second pump  110  may be received by the second hose  114  for cleaning of the work area. 
     It may be evident to a person skilled in the art that the first pump  108  and the second pump  110  require electrical power for the operation thereof. In the present embodiment, the first pump  108  and the second pump  110  may operate on electrical power from an Alternating Current (AC) power source (not shown). Specifically, the apparatus  100  includes a relay box  140 , an electrical cord  142 , and a plug  144  for receiving the electrical power from the AC power source, such as a wall socket. In the present embodiment, the relay box  140  is mounted an outer surface of the first compartment  104 , the electrical cord  142  is electrically coupled to the relay box  140 , and the plug  144  is configured at an end portion of the electrical cord  142 . Further, it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the apparatus  100  may include an electrical circuit for distributing the electrical power to the first pump  108  and the second pump  110  for the operation thereof. The electrical circuit of the present invention is further explained in detail in conjunction with  FIG. 3 . Moreover, in one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus  100  may include an internal power source, such as battery, capable of providing the required electrical power to the first pump  108  and the second pump  110  for the operation thereof. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , an exploded perspective view of the cleaning attachment  116  of the apparatus  100  is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The cleaning attachment  116  includes a housing  146 , a cleaning member  148  adapted to be mounted within the housing  146 , and a fluid dispensing pipe  150  coupled to the housing  146 . The cleaning attachment  116  further includes a motor  152  operatively coupled to the cleaning member  148 , and a gear train  154  for operatively coupling the cleaning member  148  and the motor  152 . 
     The housing  146  is a hollow elongated structure having a front end portion  156 , a rear end portion  158  and a passage  160  extending between the front end portion  156  and the rear end portion  158 . The rear end portion  158  of the housing  146  is detachably coupled to the second end portion  130  of the first hose  112 , thereby fluidically coupling the passage  160  with the first compartment  104  through the first hose  112 . Further, in the present embodiment, the front end portion  156  is configured to assume a substantially cuboidal structure and the rear end portion  158  is configured to assume a substantially cylindrical structure. However, it will be evident to a person skilled in the art that the front end portion  156  and the rear end portion  158  of the housing  146  may be configured to assume any other shape, such as an elongated polygonal structure. 
     Further, the cleaning member  148  is adapted to be detachably mounted on the front end portion  156  of the housing  146 . The cleaning member  148  includes a shaft member  162  adapted to be mounted on the front end portion  156  and brush member  164 , adapted to be removably received on the shaft member  162 . More specifically, the shaft member  162  is adapted to be mounted between side walls, such as side walls  166   a  and  166   b , of the front end portion  156 . In one embodiment of the present invention, the side walls  166   a  and  166   b  may include mounting flanges, such as mounting flanges  168   a  and  168   b , configured on the side walls  166   a    166   b , respectively. The mounting flanges  168   a  and  168   b  are adapted to receive end portions of the shaft member  162  through holes configured on the mounting flanges  168   a  and  168   b . Further, a suitable fastening mechanism, such as nuts, may be coupled to the end portions of the shaft member  162  for rigidly securing the shaft member  162  on the mounting flanges  168   a  and  168   b.    
     Further, as explained herein the brush member  164  is adapted to be removably received on the shaft member  162 . In the present embodiment, the brush member  164  includes a body member  170  and a plurality of bristles  172  configured on a peripheral surface (not shown) of the body member  170 . The body member  170  includes a cut portion  174  configured along a length of the body member  170 . The cut portion  174  of the body member  170  enables in removably receiving the brush member  164  on the shaft member  162 . Accordingly, the brush member  164  is removably mounted on the front end portion  156  of the housing  146 . 
     The cleaning attachment  116  includes the motor  152  operatively coupled to the cleaning member  148 . In the present embodiment, the motor  152  is mounted on the side wall  166   a  of the front end portion  156  of the housing  146 . For example, the motor  152  may be mounted on the side wall  166   a  by using a suitable fastening mechanism, such as brackets and screws (not shown). Further, as explained herein, the motor  152  is operatively coupled to the cleaning member  148  for rotating the cleaning member  148 . More specifically, the gear train  154  enables in operatively coupling the motor  152  and the shaft member  162  of the cleaning member  148 . The gear train  154  is adapted to rotate the shaft member  162  thereby rotating the brush member  164  for enabling the plurality of bristles  172  to brush against the work area for removing the dirt therefrom. In the present embodiment, the gear train  154  includes a first gear  176  operatively coupled to a shaft of the motor  152 , and a second gear  178  operatively coupled to an end portion of the shaft member  162  of the cleaning member  148 . The first gear  176  meshes with the second gear  178 , accordingly, a rotational movement of the shaft of the motor  152  is transferred to the shaft member  162  of the cleaning member  148  by the first gear  176  and the second gear  178 . 
     As described herein, the fluid dispensing pipe  150  is coupled to the housing  146  of the cleaning attachment  116 . More specifically, the fluid dispensing pipe  150  is adapted to be coupled to a bottom surface  180  of the housing  146 . In the present embodiment, the fluid dispensing pipe  150  extends along a contour of the bottom surface  180  of the housing  146  from the front end portion  156  to the rear end portion  158  of the housing  146 . The fluid dispensing pipe  150  includes a primary pipe  182 , and a plurality of secondary pipes, such as secondary pipes  184   a  and  184   b , extending from the primary pipe  182 . The fluid dispensing pipe  150  is detachably coupled to the distal end portion  138  of the second hose  114  (shown in  FIG. 1 ). More specifically, an end portion  186  of the primary pipe  182  of the fluid dispensing pipe  150  is detachably coupled to the distal end portion  138  of the second hose  114 . For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the end portion  186  of the primary pipe  182  of the fluid dispensing pipe  150  may be detachably coupled to the distal end portion  138  of the second hose  114  by utilizing a suitable coupling arrangement, such as threadable arrangement, and a pipe connector and the like. 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , the cleaning attachment  116  further includes an operating switch  188  configured on the housing  146 . The operating switch  188  is adapted to control operation of the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152 . More specifically, the operating switch  188  is a three position switch that is operatively coupled to the electrical circuit of the apparatus  100  for controlling the electrical power from the AC power source being supplied to the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152 , which is further explained in detail in conjunction with  FIG. 3 . In the present embodiment, the operating switch  188  enables in selectively operating the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152 , thereby controlling operations of the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a schematic circuit diagram of the apparatus  100  is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the schematic circuit diagram illustrates the operating switch  188  (shown with dotted lines) that is electrically coupled to the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152  for selective operation thereof. Further, the schematic circuit diagram illustrates the relay box  140  (shown with dotted lines) that is electrically coupling the a power source  200  (shown with dotted lines) and the operating switch  188  for distributing an electrical power form the power source  200  to the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152  for the operation thereof. It will be evident to a person skilled in the art that, the power source  200  illustrated in  FIG. 3  may be a wall socket which is electrically coupled to the relay box  140  by means of an electrical cord and a plug, such as the electrical cord  142  and the plug  144  (shown in  FIG. 1 ). Specifically, the lines emerging from the power source  200  may be assumed to represent the electrical cord and the plug connecting the power source  200  and the relay box  140 . In present embodiment, the power source  200  provides an electrical power of 110 volts (V) to the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152  for the operation thereof. 
     In the present embodiment, the relay box  140  includes three relay switches, such as relay switches  190   a ,  190   b  and  190   c , for electrically coupling the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152 , respectively, with the power source  200 . More specifically, the relay switch  190   a  electrically couples the first pump  108  to the power source  200  through the operating switch  188 . Similarly, the relay switches  190   b  and  190   c  electrically couples the second pump  110  and the motor  152 , respectively, to the power source  200  through the operating switch  188 . The relay switches  190   a ,  190   b , and  190   c  are shown in an open condition in  FIG. 3 . Further, the operating switch  188  may be operated to enable the relay switches  190   a ,  190   b , and  190   c  to attain a closed position thereby enabling the power source  200  to provide the electrical power of 110 V to the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152 . 
     Further, as explained herein, the operating switch  188  is the three position switch. More specifically, the operating switch  188  may have three regulating buttons, such as regulating buttons  192   a ,  192   b  and  192   c , configured on the operating switch  188 . The regulating buttons  192   a ,  192   b  and  192   c  may be selectively operated for enabling the relay switches  190   a ,  190   b , and  190 , respectively, to attain the closed positions thereby enabling the power source  200  to provide the electrical power to the first pump  108 , the second pump  110 , and the motor  152 , respectively. For example, the regulating button  192   a  may be operated for enabling the relay switch  190   a  to attain the closed position thereby enabling the power source  200  to provide the electrical power of 110 V to the first pump  108  for the operation thereof. Similarly, the regulating buttons  192   b  and  192   c  may be operated for enabling the relay switches  190   b  and  190   c  to attain the closed positions thereby enabling the power source  200  to provide the electrical power of 110 V to the second pump  110  and the motor  152 , respectively, for the operation thereof. 
     In use, the apparatus  100  may be easily configured by detachably coupling the cleaning attachment  116  with the first hose  112  and the second hose  114 . More specifically, the rear end portion  158  of the housing  146  is detachably coupled to the second end portion  130  of the first hose  112 , and the end portion  186  of the primary pipe  182  of the fluid dispensing pipe  150  is detachably coupled to the distal end portion  138  of the second hose  114 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . The second compartment  106  is filled with the fluid  132  to be used for cleaning the dirt from the work area. In one embodiment of the present invention, the fluid  132  may be at least one of hot water, chlorinated water, and caustic base solution. Further, the plug  144  is coupled to the AC power source, such as the wall socket, for providing the electrical power to the apparatus  100 . 
     Thereafter, the cleaning attachment  116  may be held by a user in the vicinity of the work area to be cleaned, thereafter the operating switch  188  may be selectively operated to activate the motor  152  by operating the regulating button  192   a  for rotating the shaft member  162  of the cleaning member  148 . The rotation of the shaft member  162  rotates the brush member  164  which caused the plurality of bristles  172  to brush against the dirt on the work area, thereby displacing the dirt from the work area. It will be evident to a person skilled in the art that each bristle of the plurality of bristles  172  may be sufficiently long for conveniently brushing off the dirt. In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of bristles  172  may be composed of a plastic material. In another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of bristles  172  may be composed of a steel material or a brass material. More specifically, different brush members, such as the brush member  164 , may have different types of bristles, such as the plurality of bristles  172 , to be used for cleaning different types of work areas. For example, plastic bristles may be used for light duty aluminium fins, steel bristles may be used for heavy duty steel fins, and brass bristles may be used for copper fins. Accordingly, by detachably coupling different types of brush members, such as the brush member  164 , to the cleaning attachment  116  of the apparatus  100 , different types of fins may be cleaned. 
     After displacing the dirt from the work area by using the brush member  164 , the operating switch  188  may be selectively operated to activate the second pump  110  by operating the regulating button  192   b  for dispensing the fluid  132  stored in the second compartment  106 . Upon activating, the second pump  110  pumps the fluid  132  in the second hose  114 . The fluid  132 , pumped in the second hose  114 , is received by the primary pipe  182  of the fluid dispensing pipe  150 , which in turn dispenses the fluid  132  on the work area. More specifically, the secondary pipes  184   a  and  184   b  of the fluid dispensing pipe  150  receives the fluid  132  from the primary pipe  182  and dispenses a jet of the fluid  132  on the dirt of the work area. The sequence of cleaning operation, as described herein, is for purpose of description only and should not be considered as limiting to the scope of the present invention. Specifically, a user may utilize the brush member  164  and the second pump  110  in any sequence based on his/her desires. 
     After utilizing the brush member  164  and the jet of the fluid  132  on the work area. The operating switch  188  may be selectively operated to activate the first pump  108  by operating the regulating button  192   c  for cleaning the displaced dirt from the work area and any remaining fluid (hereinafter referred to as “remnant dispensed fluid”) dispensed on the work area. Specifically, the first pump  108  creates the vacuum in the first compartment  104  due to which a sucking force is developed in the first hose  112  and the cleaning attachment  116  attached thereto. The sucking force draws the displaced dirt and the remnant dispensed fluid from the work area into the first compartment  104  through the passage  160  of the housing  146  and the first hose  112  thereby cleaning the dirt from the work area. Accordingly, the first compartment  104  collects the dirt and the remnant dispensed fluid from the work area, thereby cleaning the work area completely. The dirt and the remnant dispensed fluid collected in the first compartment  104  may be removed therefrom for subsequent use of the apparatus  100 . 
     The apparatus  100 , as described herein, is subject to many variations. The filter member  126  may be made of aluminum. In another embodiment of the present embodiment, the rear end portion  158  of the housing  146  of the cleaning attachment  116  may be configured with a grip portion (not shown) for enabling a user to properly hold the cleaning attachment  116  while cleaning the work area therewith. 
     The apparatus, as described herein, enables in effectively cleaning the work area such as fins and condenser coils, by brushing the work area, dispensing fluid on the work area, and drawing the dirt and any remnant dispensed fluid from the work area. Further, the apparatus enables in cleaning the work area in a time-efficient and a cost effective manner. More specifically, the apparatus of the present invention may be used for cleaning dirt from the fins and the condenser coils, without requiring dismantling of the fins and the condenser coils. Accordingly, labor costs and time involvement associated with dismantling of the fins and condenser coils may be avoided. Moreover, the apparatus is capable of drawing the remnant dispensed fluid from the fins and the condenser coils, which enables in drying the fins and the condenser coils quickly, thereby further reducing the time required for cleaning the same. Additionally, the apparatus of the present invention is portable and capable of being easily moved from one place to another. 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.