Apparatus for cleaning paint rollers and brushes

摘要

An apparatus is provided for cleaning paint rollers and/or brushes. It comprises a roller cover/brush holder that may be coupled to a drill or other power tool, and a container and cap assembly. Advantageously, the container accommodates the holder and a roller cover or paintbrush with a minimal effective volume of cleanser. The cap closes and substantially seals the container to contain spray or spillage during high-speed rotation of the holder within the container. In use, the container is filled with cleanser, such as soapy water, and the roller is spun for several minutes. The container is drained, then refilled with rinse water and the process is repeated as needed. The roller or brush may be spun dry after cleaning, or between wash and rinse cycles. The apparatus provides effective cleaning with a reduced volume of water or cleanser and requires minimal clean-up.

主权项

1. An apparatus for cleaning a paint roller cover, comprising:
a power tool attachment comprising a paint roller cover holder, the holder extending axially on a shaft having a first end for coupling to drive means of a power tool for high speed rotation of the holder; a container assembly comprising a tubular container and a removable cap, the tubular container having a sidewall, a closed end at its base, and an open end for receiving the holder of the power tool attachment with a roller cover mounted on the holder, the cap being of unitary construction and comprising a first inner portion that extends into the open end of the container and engages an inner part of the sidewall of the container, and a second inner portion of the cap defining a cylindrical opening through a center of the cap receiving the shaft in axial alignment within the container, a quick release fastening removably securing the cap to the container in sealing engagement with the open end of the container, the second inner portion of the cap having a thickness in an axial direction greater than the diameter of the cylindrical opening and comprising radial and axial strengthening around the cylindrical opening to provide a bearing surface for rotation of the shaft within the cylindrical opening, the bearing surface providing lateral stability maintaining the shaft and roller holder in axial alignment relative to the sidewall of the container assembly during high speed rotation of the power tool attachment; and the container having a length and diameter accommodating the holder for rotation within the container, with clearance between the holder and the sidewall of the container for a roller cover mounted on the holder together with a surrounding volume for liquid comprising water or other cleansing agent or rinse agent.