Abstract: A method includes receiving an optical signal from an external network at a first optical terminal affixed to an external side of a substantially transparent surface of a building. The first optical terminal includes a first fiber port configured to receive a first optical fiber and an output lens optically coupled to the first fiber port. The first fiber port is configured to route the optical signal from the external network to first optical terminal. The method also includes directing the optical signal through an optical link extending through the substantially transparent surface to a second optical terminal affixed to an interior side of the substantially transparent surface. The second optical terminal includes an input lens and a second fiber port optically coupled to the input lens. The input lens is configured to receive the optical signal from the first optical terminal through the optical link.

Abstract: A suction apparatus (1) with a suction cup (11) and a glass-wiping device (8) thereof. The glass-wiping device (8) comprises the suction apparatus (1), a cleaning unit (3), a driver unit (4), a running unit (2), and a control unit (5). The running unit (2) and the cleaning unit (3) are both arranged at the bottom of the glass-wiping device (8). The control unit (5) is connected respectively to the cleaning unit (3) and to the driver unit (4). Under an action of the control unit (5), the driver unit (4) controls the running unit (2) to run. The glass-wiping device (8) sucks onto the surface a glass via the suction apparatus (1). The suction apparatus (1) comprises the suction cup (11). The suction cup (11) comprises a flexible layer (9) and a thin-film layer (10) connected to each other. The flexible layer (9) is connected to the bottom of the glass-wiping device (8). The thin-film layer (10) is for use in contacting and sealing the surface of the glass.

Abstract: A suction apparatus and a glass-wiping device with the suction apparatus. The glass-wiping device sucks onto the surface of a glass via the suction apparatus. The suction apparatus comprises a suction cup unit (1). The suction cup unit (1) comprises an inner suction cup (11) and an outer suction cup (12). The inner suction cup (11) is arranged on the inside of the outer suction cup (12), where a chamber on the inside of the inner suction cup (11) forms an inner negative pressure chamber (13) via vacuum suction, and where a chamber between the inner and outer suction cups (11 and 12) forms an outer negative pressure chamber (14) via vacuum suction. The glass-wiping device sucks onto the surface of the glass via the inner negative pressure chamber (13) and/or the outer negative pressure chamber (14).

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass-wiping device comprising a glass-wiping device body (1) and a signal-receiving device (30) arranged thereon. The signal-receiving device (30) receives a control signal transmitted by a remote control and the control signal controls the glass-wiping device body (1) into action. The control signal received by the signal-receiving device (30) comes from either the obverse side or reverse side of the glass-wiping device body (1), where the side of the glass-wiping device body (1) that is away from the surface of a glass (100) is the obverse side, and where the side in proximity to the surface of the glass (100) is the reverse side. Because of simplified structure, reduced costs and great controllability, the problem of the machine itself acting as an obstacle that blocks the signal is solved.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus comprises: a first cleaning unit, which is positioned on one side of a window, having at least one built-in first magnetic module comprising a magnet; and a second cleaning unit, which is positioned on the opposite side of the window on which the first cleaning unit is positioned, having at least one built-in second magnetic module, which comprises a magnet having an opposite polarity to the magnetic module of the first cleaning unit so as to generate magnetic attraction with the first magnetic module. The second cleaning unit comprises an induction electricity generating module for generating electricity by inducing the change in the magnetic field emanating from the first magnetic module and/or the second magnetic module into voltage by means of electromagnetic induction.

Abstract: A window cleaning robot according to the present embodiment comprises a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit, which are respectively attached to and move on both surfaces of a window by magnetic force. The window cleaning robot further comprises: a first magnetic module included in the first cleaning unit; a second magnetic module included in the second cleaning unit; a magnetic force sensing part for sensing magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module; and a magnetic force controller for controlling the magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module, wherein the first magnetic module comprises a first magnet which is rotationally mounted, and a second magnet and a third magnet disposed on both sides of the first magnet, and the magnetic force controller rotates the first magnet so as to control the magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning windows comprising: a first cleaning unit, which is positioned on one side of a window, having a built-in first magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material; and a second cleaning unit, which is positioned on the opposite side of the window on which the first cleaning unit is positioned, having a built-in second magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material so as to generate magnetic attraction with the first magnetic module of the first cleaning unit, wherein the first and second cleaning units, each attached to either sides of the window, respectively, due to the magnetic attraction, clean one or both sides of the window while moving together.

Abstract: A glass wiping device and a control method thereof are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a window cleaning device including a first cleaner and a second cleaner which are respectively attached on both sides of a window by magnetism. The device includes a first magnetic module included in the first cleaner; a second magnetic module included in the second cleaner; and a wheel part which is provided to at least one among the first and the second cleaner and moves the window cleaning device, wherein the wheel part includes a wheel having a plurality of holes at an external diameter part; a wheel cover made of an elastic material which surrounds the external diameter part of the wheel and generates frictional force by coming in contact with the window; and a wheel bearing which is connected to the wheel and delivers turning force, and a part of the wheel cover is inserted into the holes formed at the external diameter part of the wheel.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a first expansion unit in which a first expansion member is received and the first expansion unit is connected to a cylinder which has a piston received therein and the piston defines a first room and a second room in the cylinder. The piston has a first magnetic member which magnetically drives a movable member with a second magnetic member connected thereto. The movable member moves along the cylinder. A cleaning unit is co-movably connected with the movable member. By expansion of the first expansion unit by the sun, the movable member is moved and the cleaning unit is moved along the glass surface. The action consumes no electric power.

Abstract: An automated washing system for vertical surfaces of buildings comprises a frame assembly including a substantially planar base portion and a mast portion extending upwardly from the base portion. A pair of rolling wheels are disposed on the opposing sides of the base portion adjacent the rear end thereof. A main brush is rotatably disposed on the frame and partially enclosed by a shroud. An electric drive motor drives the main brush and is powered by an onboard battery. Bumper wheels disposed on the shroud extend laterally outwardly beyond from the opposing circular ends of the main brush. The angle between the mast and the base is configured to hold the main brush against the vertical surface of the building when the mast is lifted vertically by a cable attached to the mast.

Abstract: Provided are a window cleaning apparatus including first and second cleaning units which are respectively attached on both surfaces of a window using a magnetic force to move together with each other, and a method for controlling a movement of the window cleaning apparatus. The window cleaning apparatus includes a direction detecting sensor, a control part, a collision sensing part, and an offset setting part. The direction detecting sensor is provided to at least one of the first and second cleaning units to detect a moving direction of the window cleaning apparatus. The control part controls a movement of the window cleaning apparatus, based on the moving direction detected by the direction detecting sensor. The collision sensing part senses a shock to the window cleaning apparatus. The offset setting part sets a direction offset of the direction detecting sensor when the window cleaning apparatus collides with a frame of the window.

Abstract: The invention is a squeegee, consisting of a handle and blade assembly that is mounted on a set of tracks. The blade assembly has a left and a right side mounted roller which are designed to operate inside of each track. The side mounted rollers will allow the blade to move upwards and downwards on the tracks. Once installed, the track system ensures that the squeegee maintains constant pressure against the planar surface. In the preferred embodiment, the top of the tracks will feature a hook type design for the use of attaching the invention to the top of a planar surface. An alternative embodiment has the track mounted to the frame of the door or window. A third embodiment integrates a motorized squeegee that has the track mounted to the shower door or window.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to the remote cleaning of outer surfaces of windows or facades of high rise buildings without the need for workers located outside the building wall. In fact, the cleaning operation effectively duplicates the conventional manual cleaning operation, such that a minimum of cleaning liquid is used, and no means is required for removal of excess cleaning liquid. The apparatus comprises a rectangular master frame and a parallelogram sub-frame contained therein, suspended from the top of the building to a position opposite a window to be cleaned. A novel cleaning tool, including mechanical scrubbing means e.g. a brush and mechanical scraping means e.g. squeegee and a washing liquid spray means, is carried on an insertion tool attached to the parallelogram sub-frame, and brought to bear against the window outer surface to be cleaned, as required.

Abstract: A machine for cleaning a window is provided which may comprise a chassis, window cleaning apparatus or mechanism, and a makeweight wherein the makeweight counterbalances the weight of the window cleaning apparatus by traversing the chassis in the first and second directions as the cleaning apparatus traverses the chassis in the second and first directions, respectively.

Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning mechanism that is mounted for movement relative to a window. The cleaning mechanism includes one or more cleaning tools, such as a brush and a wiper blade, and an onboard hydro-mechanical motor that provides the motive force for moving the cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism has first and second drive wheels that engage first and second upright tracks, respectively, mounted on opposite sides of the window. The motor receives pressurized water from a water source (e.g., a water line of the building) and derives output mechanical power for rotating the drive wheels, which move along the tracks.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus for cleaning a window of a structure. The window cleaning apparatus includes a guide track mounted on one side of a window frame and a second guide track mounted on a side of the window frame opposite the first guide track wherein a cleaning assembly is retained and guided between and along a length of the first and second guide tracks. The apparatus further includes a means for selectively moving the cleaning assembly along the length of the guide track and over a surface of a window within the window frame thereby cleaning the surface of the window.

Abstract: A cleaning device (9) for a facade surface (3) of a building (1), comprising at least one elongate wiper strip unit (10) movable back and forth along at least one guide rail unit (6) by means of a stationarily arranged drive motor (45), the wiper strip unit extending at right angles to the guide rail unit (6), and comprising at least one cleaning fluid line (29) with which spray nozzles (31) directed towards the surface (2) to be cleaned are connected; for a simple, space-saving design thereof, the wiper strip unit (10) includes at least one carrier (19) slidingly guided in the guide rail unit (6), the carrier being tightly connected to a linear driving element (32), e.g. a toothed belt (33) that is movable along the guide rail unit (6), the stationarily arranged drive motor (45) being associated with this driving element.

Abstract: A window washing system for cleaning a window mounted in a dwelling wall having an inner surface and an outer surface includes a window squeegee assembly that is attached to the outer surface. The assembly includes a pair of supports that are each elongated and attached to the outer surface on either side of the window. An elongated elastomeric blade is attached to and extends between the supports. The blade has a contacting edge abutting an outer surface of the window. A driving assembly is mechanically coupled to the pair of supports for selectively moving the blade upwardly or downwardly. A liquid dispenser for selectively dispensing liquid on the window. A reservoir is fluidly coupled to the dispenser by a conduit.

Abstract: An automatic window cleaning apparatus for use with windows on buildings is disclosed. The apparatus would be an electronic system for automatically cleaning the exterior side of windows in buildings, preferably skyscrapers, which would be operated through a control panel located inside a room within the building. Each system would be specifically designed for only one window.

Abstract: A cleaning device for the wings (1, 2) of sliding windows or doors which overlap each other by their front ends in the closed position and which have edge sections (4, 7, 8, 11; 4′, 7′, 8′, 11′) embracing a glasswork (3, 3′), with at least the outer wing (1) being configured as a sliding wing mounted to be displaceable in a stationary framework (5) on the front-side edge section (4), facing the inner wing (2), as well as stationarily on the stationary framework (5) on the outer side of the outer sliding wing (1) close to the front side thereof, if the latter is in the closed position, facing the outer sliding wing (1), a respective cleaning ledge (18, 26) is attached which comprises at least one wiper ledge (19, 20) of a length corresponding to the height of the glasswork (3; 3′) of the associated wing (2, 1) as well as a cleaning liquid duct (24) connected to a supply duct (27, 28); each cleaning liquid duct (24) is connected with a pump (29) arranged in the stationary fra

Abstract: The present invention consists of an automated washing apparatus for windowpanes, comprising two tracks (7) placed on the sides of a relative windowpane (2), at least one support frame (8) mounted and sliding onto said tracks (7), at least one windscreen wiper (9) supported by the frame (8) and touching the windowpane (2), and a device (10) for moving the frame (8) along the two tracks (7), causing also the windscreen wiper (9) slide against the windowpanes (2). Said moving device (10) is equipped with a sliding element (11) mounted inside each track (7), and a device (24) for actuating the same sliding elements (11). The tracks (7) and the moving device (10) may be either installed in a pre-existing frame (3) or completely included inside said frame (3), so that only the part of the apparatus delimited by the frame (3) is visible from the outside.