PRESSURE WASHING SYSTEM AND METHOD
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a system and method for operating a surface pressure washer with a wand component. The method may include the steps of cleaning a first surface through a first fluid path, where the first fluid path includes a pump, a pressure regulating valve, a diversion block, and a spray gun, while spray nozzles are not discharging fluid to a second surface, actuating a valve connected to the diversion block, thereby reducing the pressure available to the first fluid path and creating a second fluid path, where the second fluid path includes the pump, the pressure regulating valve, the diversion block and the spray nozzles, where the spray nozzles are configured to rotate above the second surface when the second fluid path is open, and cleaning a second surface underneath the pressure washer system through the second fluid path.
1. Field
This invention is generally related to pressure washer systems and methods, and more particularly to a system and method for operating a surface pressure washer with a spray gun component.
2. Background
Pressure washing systems in the past have suffered from the lack of an efficient and cost effective system and method for preventing damage to surfaces underneath the system, when a spray gun component is used to clean a second surface that is not underneath the system. Therefore, there is a need for a new and improved system and method for operating a surface pressure washer with a spray gun component.
SUMMARYDisclosed herein is a new and improved system and method for operating a pressure washer with a spray gun component. In accordance with one aspect of the approach, a pressure washer system may include a pump, a pressure regulating valve, a diversion block, where the pump provides a fluid to the diversion block, a spray gun, a first fluid path, where the first fluid path includes the pump, the pressure regulating valve, the diversion block, and the spray gun, a valve, a valve trigger, a trigger base that pivotally secures the valve trigger to position the valve trigger to actuate the valve when the valve trigger pivots about the trigger base, a rotary nozzle system, where the actuation of the valve creates a second fluid path, where the second fluid path includes the pump, the pressure regulating valve, the diversion block, the valve and the rotary nozzle system, and wherein the rotary nozzle system includes one or more rotating spray nozzles when the second fluid path is open, wherein the second fluid path is blocked when the valve is not actuated.
In accordance with another aspect of the approach, a method of washing flat surfaces and surfaces adjacent to the flat surface may include the steps of cleaning a first surface that is not underneath a pressure washer pressure through a first fluid path, where the first fluid path includes a pump, a pressure regulating valve, a diversion block, and a spray gun, while spray nozzles are not discharging fluid to a second surface, actuating a valve connected to the diversion block, thereby reducing the pressure available to the first fluid path and creating a second fluid path, where the second fluid path includes the pump, the pressure regulating valve, the diversion block and the spray nozzles, where the spray nozzles are configured to rotate above the second surface when the second fluid path is open, and cleaning a second surface underneath the pressure washer system through the second fluid path.
Other systems, methods, aspects, features, embodiments and advantages of the system and method for operating a pressure washer with a wand component disclosed herein will be, or will become, apparent to one having ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, aspects, features, embodiments and advantages be included within this description, and be within the scope of the accompanying claims.
It is to be understood that the drawings are solely for purpose of illustration.
Furthermore, the components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the system disclosed herein. In the figures, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views.
The following detailed description, which references to and incorporates the drawings, describes and illustrates one or more specific embodiments. These embodiments, offered not to limit but only to exemplify and teach, are shown and described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice what is claimed. Thus, for the sake of brevity, the description may omit certain information known to those of skill in the art.
Pressure washing apparatus 100 may be employed to wash a first flat surface (not shown) beneath the apparatus 100, and to quickly wash areas of a second surface (not shown) that may be adjacent to or located near the flat surface beneath the apparatus 100, such as corners and vertical surfaces. Pump 110 may provide, but is not limited to, 1000 PSI and a flow of 3.6 to 6 GPM. The diversion system 112 provides a means for diverting the flow and pressure from the spray gun 114 to the rotary nozzle system 116 only when needed to clean the flat surface beneath the apparatus 100. Thus, providing means for preventing over cleaning, and damage, to the first flat surface while the pressure washing apparatus 100 is employed to clean the second surface.
Deck housing 102 may be formed from materials such as, but not limited to spun aluminum, steel, and stamped metal. The housing 102 is generally, but is not limited to, a circular shape as shown in
Spray gun 114 may be, but is not limited to, an aluminum lance type system, known to those having ordinary skill in the art, that permits fluid to pass through the device from the handle towards the end of the spray gun 114, the end of the spray gun 114 being located in
Fluid supply line 202 may supply fluid, such as, but not limited to, water and a water cleaning solution mixture, to pump 110. Connector 206 and connector 210 may be, but are not limited to, the elbow type connectors 206 and 210 shown in
Wheel mechanisms 106a and 106b allow for cleaning edges of the surface, while allowing the pressure washing apparatus 100 to remain level on the surface. Right arm caster 402a and left arm caster 402b may be formed from materials that include powder coated steel and may be secured to the deck 102 with fasteners such as, but not limited to, caster mounting bolts 410 and lock nuts 412. Outer yokes 404, may be stainless steel housing with an internally threaded weldment shaft attaches to arm casters 402a and 402b using fastener components such as, but not limited to fastener 422, lock washer 424 and washer 426. Outer yoke 404 may slide over a portion of inner yoke 406 to provide an adjustable height for right front wheel mechanism 106a and left front wheel mechanism 106b. The box tie 434 and locking cotter 71 Box tie 434 may be formed from material such as, but not limited to, steel, aluminum and brass. Wheel 408 may be, but is not limited to an 8 inch diameter no-flat wheel and may be formed from rubber to reduce vibration. Pull pin 416 may insert into caster guide 403 and may provide a locking/retaining mechanism through a quarter turn of the retaining pin after insertion into the caster guide 403. Retaining pin 414 may be a mechanical tension pin that expands into the pull pin 416. Compression spring 418 may provide tension for locking/retaining mechanism in conjunction with the retaining pin 414, pull pin 416, and washer 420. The retaining pin 414, pull pin 416, compression spring 418 and washer 420 may be used on both wheel mechanisms 106a and 106b, or on only one of the wheel mechanisms 106a and 106b. The retaining ring 430 may be a circular metal piece that holds the retaining pin 414 in place. The axel bolt 436 may be, but is not limited to, a 5/16 inch by 2¾ inch round head square neck bolt that provides axel support for wheel 408, which may be secured by lock nut 438.
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The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment or variant described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or variants. All of the embodiments and variants described in this description are exemplary embodiments and variants provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and not necessarily to limit the scope of legal protection afforded the appended claims.
The above description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use that which is defined by the appended claims. The following claims are not intended to be limited to the disclosed embodiments. Other embodiments and modifications will readily occur to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of these teachings. Therefore, the following claims are intended to cover all such embodiments and modifications when viewed in conjunction with the above specification and accompanying drawings. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the following claims.
Claims
1. A pressure washer system, comprising:
- a pump;
- a pressure regulating valve;
- a diversion block, where the pump provides a fluid to the diversion block;
- a spray gun,
- a first fluid path, where the first fluid path includes the pump, the pressure regulating valve, the diversion block, and the spray gun;
- a valve;
- a valve trigger;
- a trigger base that pivotally secures the valve trigger to position the valve trigger to actuate the valve when the valve trigger pivots about the trigger base;
- a rotary nozzle system, where the actuation of the valve creates a second fluid path, where the second fluid path includes the pump, the pressure regulating valve, the diversion block, the valve and the rotary nozzle system, and wherein the rotary nozzle system includes one or more rotating spray nozzles when the second fluid path is open,
- wherein the second fluid path is blocked when the valve is not actuated.
2. The pressure washer system of claim 1, where the fluid pressure available to the first fluid path is reduced when the valve is actuated.
3. A method of washing flat surfaces and surfaces adjacent to the flat surface, the method including the steps of:
- cleaning a first surface that is not underneath a pressure washer pressure through a first fluid path, where the first fluid path includes a pump, a pressure regulating valve, a diversion block, and a spray gun, while spray nozzles are not discharging fluid to a second surface;
- actuating a valve connected to the diversion block, thereby reducing the pressure available to the first fluid path and creating a second fluid path, where the second fluid path includes the pump, the pressure regulating valve, the diversion block and the spray nozzles, where the spray nozzles are configured to rotate above the second surface when the second fluid path is open; and
- cleaning a second surface underneath the pressure washer system through the second fluid path.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 13, 2015
Publication Date: Oct 13, 2016
Inventors: Clayton Boyd (Rotonda West, FL), Jennifer Boyd (Rotonda West, FL)
Application Number: 14/685,355