Debris pan for rotary brush sweeper.

摘要

A rotary brush sweeper (10) includes a debris pan (22) with an inlet portion (85) that glides on a surface being cleaned. The debris pan (22) automatically disengaged from the sweeper (10) upon being engaged by an obstacle in the path of the sweeper. The debris pan (22) is configured with an inlet portion or scoop (85) for directing debris propelled by a rotary brush (20) into the debris pan. The scoop portion (85) has a first upwardly and rearwardly inclined surface (100) and a second surface (108) beneath the first surface and facing downwardly. A low friction material (86) covers the first and second surfaces (100, 108) of the scoop to facilitate collection of debris into the debris pan. The covering (86) may include and integrally formed tip portion (112) of abrasion-resistant material, and is preferably configured in cooperation with the scoop to mechanically grip onto the scoop without the need for screws or adhesives.