Robotic washing apparatus

Details Robotic washing apparatus Robotic washing apparatus

1997-01-29

1999-04-06

Till, Terrence

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Machines

Brushing

15103, 15302, A47L 102

Patent

active

058902503

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a robotic apparatus for applying fluids to the exterior surfaces of vertical, nearly vertical, or sloped surfaces with minimum human supervision. The robotic apparatus is designed to apply fluids to surfaces which may include obstacles such as window frames or gaps created by window seams, which the present invention is designed to traverse. The robotic apparatus includes a housing, a drive assembly, a sliding vacuum assembly, a fluid spray assembly, and sensor and control systems. The drive assembly includes drive chains, cables, ropes or the like that are connected at one end to a carriage positioned on the top of the structure and to a stabilizing member or members at the other end.

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