Device and method for adjusting the pressure between a floor cleaning implement and a floor

摘要

A device and method for regulating the pressure between a floor cleaning implement (22) and a floor, wherein the floor cleaning implement (22) is coupled to a floor cleaning machine (10). The device of one embodiment comprises a cantilevered arm (28) coupled to the floor cleaning machine (10) and a sensor (30) coupled to the cantilevered arm (28) and positioned to sense deflection or other deformation of the cantilevered arm (28). An actuator (26) is coupled between the cantilevered arm (28) and cleaning implements (22). The actuator (26) is also coupled to the sensor (30) and adapted to receive signals from the sensor (30) to cause actuation of the actuator (26). When pressure other than a predetermined amount causes the cantilevered arm (28) to deform, the sensor (30) senses this deformation and cause the actuator (26) to actuate in a direction that allows the cantilevered arm (28) to return to a position in which the pressure is within the predetermined amount.

主权项

1. A device for regulating the pressure between a floor cleaning implement and a floor, wherein the floor cleaning implement is coupled to a floor cleaning machine, the device comprising:
a cantilevered arm coupled to the floor cleaning machine; a sensor coupled to the cantilevered arm and positioned to sense deflection or other deformation of the cantilevered arm, an actuator coupled between the cantilevered arm and cleaning implements, the actuator also coupled to the sensor and adapted to receive signals from the sensor to cause actuation of the actuator; wherein pressure other than a predetermined amount between the floor cleaning implement and the floor causes the cantilevered arm to deform, the sensor senses this deformation and causes the actuator to actuate in a direction that allows the cantilevered arm to return to a position in which the pressure is within the predetermined amount.