Modular multi-functional cleaning and floor care system

Abstract

An embodiment of the cleaning and floor care system has a reservoir assembly and a wet/dry vacuum assembly. The reservoir assembly has a wheeled chassis and an integral reservoir. The reservoir has a circumferential sidewall and an upper end. The reservoir defines an interior space for holding a fresh cleaning liquid; and the reservoir upper end defines an opening. The reservoir assembly further has a spigot fluidly connected to the reservoir interior space, with the spigot having a valve adjustable between a fully open and a fully closed position. The vacuum assembly has a recovery tank and a motor assembly. The vacuum assembly is removably positionable on top of the reservoir, and is transportable on the reservoir. Each of the reservoir assembly and the vacuum assembly is operable both when the vacuum assembly is positioned on top of the reservoir, and when the vacuum assembly is separated from the reservoir.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent document claims the benefit of the filing date of Provisional Application No. 61 / 488,147, entitled “Crossover Cleaning Systems” and filed on May 19, 2011. The entire disclosure of Provisional Application No. 61 / 488,147 is incorporated into this patent document by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to cleaning and floor care machines, and more particularly, to multi-functional cleaning and floor care machines.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Floors can be difficult and expensive to maintain. If not cared for properly, they not only become unsightly, they can drive customers away, cause slip and fall accidents, and even become a health hazard. Unfortunately, traditional mopping can make matters worse. Mopping is slow, ineffective, and even potentially dangerous—leaving floors slippery, wet, and with very few of the soils and biopollutants removed. Grouted floors are even trickier. In fact, during mopping...

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