Floor bristle brush assembly

公开(公告)号:
EP3764865A4
公开(公告)日:
2021-12-29
申请号:
EP2019768606
申请日:
2019-03-08
授权日:
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受理局:
欧洲专利局
专利类型:
发明申请
简单法律状态:
审中
法律状态/事件:
实质审查
IPC分类号:
A47L13/16 | A46B9/06 | A46B9/08 | A46B9/00 | A46B7/04 | A46D1/00
战略新兴产业分类:
-
国民经济行业分类号:
C2049 | C4111 | C2043
当前申请(专利权)人:
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
原始申请(专利权)人:
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
当前申请(专利权)人地址:
3M Center Post Office Box 33427,Saint Paul, Minnesota 55133-3427,US
工商统一社会信用代码:
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工商登记状态:
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工商注册地址:
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工商成立日期:
1999
工商企业类型:
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发明人:
ERICKSON, JAMES L. | JAVID, SAMAD | ZU, LIJUN
代理机构:
VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWÄLTE RECHTSANWÄLTE MBB
代理人:
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摘要:
A brush assembly comprising a cushion pad and a plurality of brushes secured to the cushion pad. The cushion pad has a 25% compressibility within the range of 6.9 kPa (1psi) to 2413 kPa (350 psi). At least one of the plurality of brushes comprises: a brush base, and bristles, the bristles comprising moldable polymeric material and abrasive particle additives.
技术问题语段:
The patent text discusses the problem of effectively cleaning, resurfacing, and finishing floors in a durable and efficient way. Current options such as non-woven abrasive floor pads and rigid abrasive systems have limitations such as wearing quickly or not yielding consistent results. The present invention provides a durable cleaning device that can be easily replaced without replacing other brushes. The invention includes a cushion pad and a plurality of brushes secured to the cushion pad. The brushes have moldable polymeric material and abrasive particle additives for flexibility and consistent results. The cushion pad has a compressibility within a range of 6.9 kPa to 2413 kPa and a hardness of less than 50 Shore A. The invention can be used for floor cleaning, polishing, and restoring rough spots in floors.
技术功效语段:
The present invention provides a durable cleaning device for hard floors that is more efficient and consistent than existing brush assemblies. The invention includes a cushion pad and a plurality of brushes secured to the cushion pad. The brushes are made of moldable polymeric material with abrasive particle additives for increased durability and flexibility in finishing rough floor surfaces. The cushion pad compensates for uneven surfaces and provides consistent cleaning and finishing. The invention also allows for easy replacement of individual brushes without replacing other brushes, reducing waste and improving economy. The invention is particularly useful for floor cleaning and polishing in commercial settings.
权利要求:
What is claimed is: 1. A brush assembly comprising: a cushion pad having a 25% compressibility within the range of 6.9 kPa (lpsi) to 2413 kPa (350 psi); a plurality of brushes secured to the cushion pad, wherein at least one of the plurality of brushes comprises: a brush base, and bristles, the bristles comprising moldable polymeric material and abrasive particle additives. 2. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the cushion pad has a hardness of less than 50 shore A. 3. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the cushion pad has a relaxation modulus less than 25% according to the Relaxation Test. 4. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the cushion pad has a 25% compressibility within a range of 6.9kPa (1 psi) to 69 kPa (10 psi). 5. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the cushion pad is round. 6. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the cushion pad comprises a foam material. 7. The brush assembly of claim 1 wherein the cushion pad comprises at least one of: a non-woven material, a porous material, a fabric material, an inflatable material, and an elastomer. 8. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one of the plurality of brushes is secured to the cushion pad with a detachable attachment mechanism. 9. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein plurality of brushes are secured to a first major side of the cushion pad, and wherein the second major side of the cushion pad comprises an attachment mechanism. 10. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of brushes is in the range of 3 brushes to fifty brushes. 11. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the assembly is a floor cleaning and polishing assembly. 12. The brush assembly of claim 8, wherein the cushion pad is further mounted to a floor cleaning driver, and wherein the bristles on each of the plurality of brushes simultaneously contact a floor surface when pressure is applied to the driver, even when the length of the bristles varies. 13. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the abrasive particles comprise at least one of: diamond, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, cerium oxide, precision shaped grains, and agglomerates. 14. The brush assembly of claim 1, wherein the abrasive particles have a median particle size in the range of 1 microns to 10 microns. 15. A brush assembly comprising: a cushion pad having a 25% compressibility within the range of 6.9 kPa (lpsi) to 2413 kPa (350 psi); a brush attached to the cushion pad, wherein the brush comprises: a brush base, and bristles, the bristles comprising moldable polymeric material and abrasive particle additives. 16. The brush assembly of claim 15, wherein the cushion pad has a hardness of less than 50 shore A. 17. The brush assembly of claim 15, wherein the cushion pad has a relaxation modulus less than 25%. 18. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the cushion pad comprises a foam material. 19. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the cushion pad comprises at least one of: a non-woven material, a porous material, a fabric material, an inflatable material, and an elastomer. 20. The brush assembly of claim 14, further comprising a backing pad, wherein the brush assembly is secured to the backing pad. 21. The brush assembly of claim 19, wherein the brush assembly is secured to the backing pad using a detachable attachment mechanism. 22. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the perimeter of the at least one of the plurality of brushes is circular. 23. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the perimeter of the at least one of the plurality of brushes is wedge-shaped. 24. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the bristles have a conical shape, wherein the circumference of the base of the bristle is larger than the circumference of the tip of the bristle. 25. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the bristle height is in the range of 5 mm to 25 mm. 26. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the brush base is molded such that it is integral with the bristles. 27. The brush assembly of claim 14, wherein the diameter of the bristles is in the range of about 0.75mm to 3.0 mm.
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