Floor treatment apparatus

摘要

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360° turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface.

主权项

1. A floor treatment apparatus with a platform upon which the operator can stand during operation, comprising:
a chassis having a front and a back and a lower surface, a front surface adjacent the front, a rear surface adjacent the back, a left side and right side and a platform; at least a first wheel, a second wheel and a third wheel, the first wheel and the second wheel located substantially toward the back of the chassis; a collection device connected adjacent the lower surface; a power source operatively associated with one of the wheels; a steering mechanism operatively associated with at least one of the wheels; wherein the platform is located substantially below the steering mechanism, and wherein the platform includes a throttle actuator to regulate electrical power which is in the form of a foot pedal and an operator presence device, which is operatively connected to, and which selectively interrupts operation of the throttle actuator.