Patent ID: 6912752

Claim:
A shoe-cleaning machine for removing mud, snow and dirt from a shoe, comprising a casing with an opening for introducing the shoe; a frame inside in a bottom section of the casing having first pins integral therewith; first brushes positioned on the first pins for cleaning a sole of the shoe; second brushes in a top section of the casing positioned for cleaning an upper portion of the shoe; a frame in the top section containing second pins on which the second brushes are positioned; a motor for powering said machine in operation; gear wheels and positive drive belts for transmitting movement of the motor to the first brushes and second brushes; a container in the bottom section of the casing for collecting water and dirt removed from the shoe by the first brushes and second brushes; means by which the container can be emptied of collected water and dirt; means for discharging air including nozzles for distributing the air above or below the shoe; sensors positioned in relation to said casing for determining size of the shoe; electronic means for processing data received from the sensors; operating controls on said casing for setting and starting a cleaning cycle.