Apparatus for cleaning swimming pool surfaces

摘要

An underwater pool surface cleaning apparatus is provided comprising a suction head, a driving component spaced apart from the suction head, the driving component being arranged to move the apparatus underwater along a surface, and a first flexible hose to connect the suction head and the driving component together. In an example embodiment, a second flexible hose may be fitted to the driving component so as to join the driving component to a swimming pool filtration system. According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a driving component for an underwater cleaning apparatus. The driving component may comprise a body defining a chamber, a first end and a second end, with a valve arrangement being housed within the body. The valve arrangement is arranged to close and open so as to cause the apparatus to move.

主权项

1. An underwater cleaning apparatus comprising:
a suction head comprising a flexible footplate configured to glide along an underwater surface, the footplate having a substantially planar portion that defines an aperture through which water can be sucked into the apparatus, the suction head further comprising a connector that is fitted to the footplate, the connector comprising a first end that is arranged to be in fluid communication with the aperture defined in the footplate; a driving component spaced apart from the suction head, the driving component being arranged to move the apparatus underwater along a surface; and a first flexible hose to connect the suction head and the driving component together; the driving component comprising:
a body defining a chamber, a first end and a second end, the first end being connectable to the first flexible hose; anda valve arrangement housed within the body, the valve arrangement being arranged to close and open so as to cause the apparatus to move.