Connector, pressure cleaning accessory and suite

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector, a pressure cleaning accessory and a kit. A connector for fluidly coupling a first member to a second member, the connector comprising: a joint configured to fluidly couple the first member to the second member; and a latch assembly coupled to the joint. The joint is configured to allow at least one of the first member and the second member to pivot about the joint relative to the other of the first member and the second member. The latch assembly includes a clamping member and a limiter. The clamping member is coupled to the joint and is configured to move from an unclamped position to a clamped position. The limiter is configured to cooperate with the clamping member to limit rotation of the second member about a first axis defined by the first member when the clamping member is in the clamped position. Pressure washer accessories and kits thereof are also described.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present description relates generally to connection devices and, more particularly, to connection devices for fluidly coupling items together. Background Art

[0002] A water broom is typically attached to the end of a pressure washer using a quick-connect connector that facilitates attachment. However, a limitation of using such a connection is that the free rotation of the water broom or manifold is not restricted. Thus, a typical water broom cannot be lifted off the ground to clean surfaces such as exterior panels, walls, etc. of a vehicle. As a result, a water broom is typically limited to driveway and / or vehicle chassis cleaning where it can be operated to maintain steady contact with the surface. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to some embodiments, a connector for fluidly coupling a first member to a second member is provided, the connector comprising: a joint configured to fluidly couple the first member to the second member; and a latch assembly coupled to the joint. The joint is configured to allow at least one of the first member and the second member to pivot about the joint relative to the other of the first member and the second member. The latch assembly comprises: a clamping member coupled to the joint, the clamping member being configured to move from an unclamped position to a clamped position; and a limiter configured to cooperate with the clamping member to limit the rotation of the second member about a first axis defined by the first member when the clamping member is in the clamped position.

[0004] According to some embodiments, the limiter includes a friction member that is sized and shaped to engage the clamping member when in the clamping position. According to some embodiments, the friction member includes one or more of a friction block and a friction sleeve that are configured to receive at least a section of the first member therein. According to some embodiments, the friction sleeve includes one or more of rubber and polyurethane. According to some embodiments, the friction block or the friction sleeve is removable.

[0005] According to some embodiments, the joint further includes an indexing mechanism configured to selectively maintain a pivot position of the first member relative to the second member in a plurality of pivot positions. According to some embodiments, the indexing mechanism includes: an indexing surface; and a locking pin. The indexing surface has a plurality of engagement surfaces corresponding to each of the plurality of pivot positions. The locking pin is operably coupled to a biasing member configured to bias the locking pin toward the indexing surface to engage with a selected engagement surface of the plurality of engagement surfaces.

[0006] According to some embodiments, the indexing mechanism further includes an actuator operably coupled to the locking pin. According to some embodiments, the actuator includes a lever coupled to the locking pin near a first end of the lever, the lever being configured to lift the locking pin away from the indexing surface and out of engagement with a selected one of the plurality of engagement surfaces when depressed at a second end of the lever distal from the first end.

[0007] According to some embodiments, a pressure washing accessory is provided, the pressure washing accessory comprising a connector as provided herein. According to some embodiments, the pressure washing accessory further comprises a second member, wherein the second member is a manifold having at least one nozzle. According to some embodiments, the pressure washing accessory further comprises at least one wheel, the at least one wheel being operably coupled to the manifold and configured to allow rolling travel of the pressure washing accessory along a surface. According to some embodiments, the at least one wheel comprises polyurethane. According to some embodiments, the at least one wheel comprises at least one pair of wheels.

[0008] According to some embodiments, a kit for a pressure washer accessory is provided, the kit comprising: a connector as provided herein; and a second member, the second member comprising a manifold, the manifold comprising at least one nozzle, the manifold capable of being fluidly coupled to the connector. According to some embodiments, the kit further comprises at least one wheel, the at least one wheel being configured to be operably coupled to the second member. According to some embodiments, the kit further comprises a pressure washer operably coupled to the first member, wherein the first member comprises a wand capable of being fluidly coupled to the connector and configured to be operably coupled to the pressure washer. According to some embodiments, the kit further comprises instructions for assembling and / or operating the pressure washer accessory. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to better understand the various embodiments described herein and to more clearly show how these embodiments may be implemented, reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0010] Figure 1A depicts a connector for fluidly coupling a first component to a second component according to a non-limiting embodiment;

[0011] Figure 1B and Figure 1C Depicted is an unclamped configuration ( Figure 1B ) and clamping configuration ( Figure 1C )of Figure 1A Connectors;

[0012] Figure 1D Depicted is a non-limiting embodiment of Figure 1A The cross section of the connector;

[0013] Figure 1E Depicted is a non-limiting embodiment of Figure 1A Isometric view of the connector;

[0014] Figure 2 depicts a connector including a friction block according to another set of non-limiting embodiments;

[0015] Figure 3A and Figure 3B depicts a connector for fluidly coupling a first component to a second component according to another set of non-limiting embodiments;

[0016] Figure 4A and Figure 4B depicts an exploded view of a connector header according to a non-limiting embodiment;

[0017] Figure 5A and Figure 5B Depicted is a non-limiting embodiment of Figure 4A and Figure 4B Assembly view of the joint;

[0018] Figure 5C is taken along section AA according to a non-limiting embodiment Figure 4A and Figure 4B A cross-sectional view of a joint;

[0019] Figure 5D and Figure 5E depicts the operation of an indexing mechanism according to a non-limiting embodiment;

[0020] Fig. 6A and Figure 6B depicts a pressure washing attachment according to a non-limiting embodiment;

[0021] FIG. 6C to FIG. 6F depicts a pressure washing attachment in operation according to a non-limiting embodiment;

[0022] FIG. 7A to FIG. 7D depicts a pressure washing attachment in operation according to a non-limiting embodiment; and

[0023] Figure 8 A kit for pressure washing accessories according to a non-limiting embodiment is depicted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The connection device described herein can be used in, for example, pressure washer accessories or can be used with other types of accessories that require a pivotable fluid connection between items. It will be understood that, for simplicity and clear display, the figure marks in the accompanying drawings can be repeated to indicate corresponding or similar elements where it is deemed appropriate. In addition, many specific details are described to more fully understand the exemplary aspects of the present application described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the exemplary aspects described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other examples, well-known methods, procedures, and components are not described in detail to avoid blurring the exemplary aspects described herein. In addition, this specification should not be considered to limit the scope of the exemplary aspects described herein. Any singular form of the system, method step, component, part of the component, etc. described herein should be interpreted as also including a plural form of such system, method step, component, part of the component, etc., and vice versa.

[0025] It will also be understood that for the purposes of this application, the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z” or “one or more of X, Y, and Z” may be interpreted as: only X; only Y; only Z; or any combination of two or more of X, Y, and Z (e.g., XYZ, XYY, YZ, ZZ).

[0026] In this application, a component may be described as being "configured to" or "capable of" performing one or more functions. Generally, it is understood that a component configured to or capable of performing a function is configured to or capable of performing the function, or is suitable for performing the function, or is adapted to perform the function, or is operable to perform the function, or is otherwise capable of performing the function.

[0027] Notice Figures 1A to 1D , these figures depict a connector 100 for fluidly coupling a first component (e.g., component 102) to a second component (e.g., component 104) according to a non-limiting embodiment. The connector 100 includes a joint 106 and a latch assembly 108. The joint 106 is configured to fluidly couple the first component 102 to the second component 104. In particular, the joint 106 is operably connected to both the first component 102 and the second component 104, such that the joint 106, the first component 102, and the second component 104 share at least one fluid path, such as fluid path 110 ( Figure 1D ).

[0028] The joint 106 is configured to allow at least one of the first member 102 and the second member 104 to pivot about the joint 106 relative to the other of the first member 102 and the second member 104. For example, the joint 106 is configured to allow such rotation about a pivot axis 112 of the joint 106 ( Figure 1A). Joint 106 is also configured to allow such pivoting through a pivot angle 114. According to some embodiments, pivot angle 114 is in a range of about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees. According to some embodiments, pivot angle 114 is in a range of about 0 degrees to about 360 degrees.

[0029] According to some embodiments, the joint 106 is rotationally coupled to the second member 104 (e.g., the second member 104 is not allowed to rotate about the axis 113 when the joint 106 is substantially rotationally stationary relative to the second member 104). For example, according to some embodiments, the joint 106 is coupled to the second member 104 by at least one bolt (e.g., bolt 160).

[0030] The latch assembly 108 is coupled to the connector 106. Any suitable manner of operably coupling the connector 106 and the latch assembly 108 is contemplated. For example, according to some embodiments, the latch assembly 108 is permanently coupled to the connector 106. According to some embodiments, the latch assembly 108 is removably coupled to the connector 106. For example, according to some embodiments, at least a portion of the latch assembly 108 may be snap-fit ​​onto the connector 106.

[0031] The latch assembly 108 includes a clamping member 116 and a limiter 118. The clamping member 116 is coupled to the joint 106 and is configured to be moved from an unclamped position ( Figure 1B ) moves to the clamping position ( Figure 1C ), and according to some embodiments, vice versa. According to some embodiments, the clamping member 116 is pivotally connected to the joint 106. Any suitable configuration of the clamping member 116 is contemplated. For example, the clamping member 116 may include a ferrule 120 and a latch 122 operably coupled to each other such that when in the clamped position, the latch 122 retains the ferrule 120 on the first member 102. The limiter 118 is configured to cooperate with the clamping member 116 to retain the ferrule 120 when the clamping member 116 is in the clamped position ( Figure 1E ) when the second member 104 is restricted from rotating about the first axis 124 defined by the first member 102. In other words, the joint 106 operates to rotationally couple the first member 102 and the second member 104 such that rotation of the second member 104 relative to the first member 102 is not allowed or at least restricted.

[0032] The limiter 118 can take a variety of suitable forms. According to some embodiments, the limiter 118 includes a friction member, such as friction member 126, which is sized and shaped to engage the first member 102 when in the clamping position. According to some embodiments, the friction member is sized to fit tightly onto the first member 102 when the clamping member 116 is in the clamping position so that rotation of the second member 104 about the first axis 124 is not allowed or at least limited, as discussed above. According to some embodiments, the friction member is coupled to the first member 102. For example, as Figure 3A As shown, with respect to another exemplary embodiment of the connector described herein (connector 300), the friction member 326 includes an accessory that is shaped, sized, and positioned on the first member 102 to be in the clamping position ( Figure 3B ) frictionally and / or mechanically engage the clamping member 316. Figure 3A As shown, friction member 326 includes at least one engagement surface, such as engagement surface 334 , that is sized, shaped, and positioned to frictionally and / or mechanically engage an engagement surface of a clamping member, such as interior engagement surface 332 of clamping member 316 .

[0033] According to some embodiments, the friction member includes a friction block (such as friction block 228 ( Figure 2 , which depicts another exemplary embodiment of the connector described herein, the connector 200)) and one or more of the friction sleeves (such as the friction sleeve 130), the friction block and the friction sleeve are configured to receive at least a section or portion of the first member 102 (such as the section 236 of the first member 102) therein. For example, the limiter 118 may include a friction block 228, which has an engagement surface (such as the inner surface 232 ( Figure 2 )) of complementary shapes and sizes. According to some embodiments, the friction block 228 may include openings of different sizes, such as opening 338 and opening 340, which are configured to receive first members 102 of multiple cross-sectional sizes. As described above, the friction member may include a friction sleeve 130 that is sized and shaped to be in contact with the clamping member 116 when it is in the clamping position ( Figure 1C) is tightly fitted onto the first member 102 when the friction sleeve is tightened. According to some embodiments, the material or material combination constituting the friction sleeve is selected so that the friction sleeve has a relatively high coefficient of friction. According to some embodiments, the friction sleeve includes mechanical features (such as texture features) to provide the desired coefficient of friction. According to some embodiments, the friction sleeve has a coefficient of friction in the range of about 0.5 to 0.8. According to some embodiments, the friction sleeve includes a material or material combination configured to accommodate changes in the diameter or cross-sectional size of the first member 102 while still providing a suitable clamping force to prevent relative rotation between the first member 102 and the second member 104. According to some embodiments, the friction sleeve 130 includes one or more of rubber and polyurethane. According to some embodiments, the friction block and / or the friction sleeve is removable.

[0034] According to some embodiments, the connector described herein is configured to enable selective positioning of the first member relative to the second member, and vice versa. According to some embodiments, the connector 100 further includes an indexing mechanism, such as the indexing mechanism 142, which is configured to selectively maintain the first member 102 relative to the second member 104 at a plurality of pivot positions P ( Figure 1A ) in a pivot position, such as pivot position P1. For example, according to some embodiments, the indexing mechanism includes an indexing surface (such as indexing surface 144) and a locking pin (such as locking pin 146) ( Figure 4A and Figure 4B ). Indexing surface 144 includes a plurality of engagement surfaces, such as engagement surface 148, corresponding to each of the pivot positions P (eg, engagement surface 148-1 may correspond to pivot position P1). Locking pin may be operably coupled to a biasing member, such as biasing member 150 ( FIG. 5C to FIG. 5E ). The biasing member is configured to bias the locking pin toward the indexing surface 144 to engage with a selected one of the plurality of engagement surfaces 148. Any suitable biasing member or combination of biasing members is contemplated. For example, FIG. 5C to FIG. 5E As shown, the biasing member 150 can include a coil spring in which the locking pin 146 is at least partially nested. According to some embodiments, the locking pin 146 includes flanges 152 that are sized and shaped to engage the biasing member 150.

[0035] According to some embodiments, the indexing mechanism further includes an actuator operably coupled to the locking pin. For example, the indexing mechanism 142 may include a lever 154 coupled to the locking pin 146 at least near a first end 156 of the lever 154. The lever 154 is configured to be engaged when at least a second end (e.g., second end 158) of the lever 154, which is distal to the first end 156, is depressed. Figure 5D and Figure 5E), the locking pin 146 is lifted away from the indexing surface 144 and disengaged from a selected engagement surface (such as engagement surface 148-1) in the plurality of engagement surfaces. However, it should be understood that any actuator suitable for lifting the locking pin away and disengaging from the engagement surface is contemplated.

[0036] As mentioned above, the connection devices described herein can be used in various applications, particularly in applications where a pivotable fluid coupling between items is required. For example, the connection devices described can be used in pressure washer attachments that require a fluid coupling between a wand and a manifold.

[0037] Notice 6A to 6F , these figures depict a pressure washer accessory 400 according to a non-limiting embodiment. The pressure washer accessory 400 includes a connector 100 and a manifold 404. The manifold 404 includes at least one nozzle, such as nozzle 464, which is configured to discharge fluid from the manifold 404 to the external environment and ultimately to the surface to be cleaned or wetted by the fluid. Similar to the connectors 100, 200 and 300 depicted in the previous figures, 6A to 6F The connector 100 in FIG. 4 is configured to pivotally and fluidly couple a first member (e.g., rod 402) to a second member (e.g., manifold 404). For simplicity and ease of understanding, 6A to 6F Discussion of the connector 100 depicted in FIG. 4 will focus on certain similarities and differences with those connectors depicted in the previous figures, and more particularly on the use of the connector in a pressure washing accessory, such as pressure washing accessory 400.

[0038] The wand 202 of the pressure washing attachment 400 is further configured to be operably coupled to a pressure washing device, such as a pressure washing gun 562. The pressure washing gun 562 is configured to be operably coupled to a hose or other conduit that is coupled to a fluid source (not shown).

[0039] The pressure washing attachment 400 further includes at least one wheel, such as wheel 468, operably coupled to the manifold 404. The at least one wheel is configured to allow rolling travel of the pressure washing attachment along a surface, such as a surface S. According to some embodiments, the surface S is a sidewalk or driveway surface. According to some embodiments, the surface S is a surface to be cleaned, such as a vehicle hood or an exterior window. According to some embodiments, the at least one wheel comprises polyurethane or another type of soft, non-marring material suitable for wheel construction (or a suitable combination thereof). According to some embodiments, the at least one wheel comprises at least one pair of wheels.

[0040] As will be appreciated, a typical pressure washing attachment is configured to be connected to a rod of a pressure washing device. For example, some pressure washing attachments include a manifold (also referred to herein as a water broom) that is configured to be coupled to a pressure washing device rod. However, the positioning of the rod relative to the manifold is typically quite limited and typically fixed. In addition, the force of the fluid transmitted through the rod and the manifold (and ultimately through the nozzle) may cause some instability. For example, unless restricted, the manifold tends to rotate freely relative to the rod. For some pressure washing attachments, this problem is solved by keeping the attachment in constant contact with the surface. For example, in order to clean the surface of a driveway, a typical pressure washer attachment will need to roll along the driveway without lifting the attachment away from the surface (otherwise the manifold will begin to rotate around the rod axis). The substantially free rotation of this manifold relative to the rod may make it difficult for the user to operate the attachment to clean certain surfaces without maintaining stable contact on the surface.

[0041] In contrast, the connection described herein limits rotation of the manifold about an axis defined by the wand (e.g., axis 124 of first member 104) by, for example, coupling rotation of the wand and manifold. The limiter and clamping member of the latch assembly cooperate together to limit rotation of the second member (or manifold) so that a pressure washing accessory utilizing the described connection may be operated without maintaining stable contact on a surface (e.g., as Fig.6D and Fig. 6E 4, where the pressure washing attachment 400 has been lifted away from the surface being cleaned, ie, an exterior panel of the vehicle).

[0042] Although reference may be made herein to a water broom, it should be understood that the connectors described herein are not limited to connecting a water broom attachment to a pressure washer wand, but may be used to connect a variety of pressure washer attachments to a pressure washer wand, such as nozzles and rotating surface cleaners.

[0043] Notice FIG. 7A to FIG. 7D , these figures depict the pressure washing attachment 400 operating in various orientations relative to a surface S. Fig. 7A , the pressure washing attachment 400 is positioned away from the surface S being cleaned (at a distance H). To more precisely direct the water jet 470 through the nozzles of the manifold, such as nozzle 464, the pivot angle between the manifold 404 and the wand 402 may be adjusted by operation of the connector 100 as described above. Figure 7B The pressure attachment 400 is depicted positioned a distance H away from the surface S. Since the surface S is vertical and the pressure washing attachment 400 is held perpendicular to the surface S, the pivot angle of the manifold 404 relative to the wand 402 has been adjusted to an angle of 180 degrees (however, any other suitable pivot angle is contemplated). Figure 7CA pressure washing attachment 400 is depicted traveling along a surface S, but wherein the pivot angle between the manifold 404 and the wand 402 has been adjusted so that the nozzles of the manifold (e.g., nozzle 464) are oriented away from the surface S toward another surface to be cleaned (e.g., the chassis of a vehicle) (see, e.g., FIG. 4 ). Figure 6C ). Fig.7D A pressure washer attachment 400 is depicted positioned a distance H from a surface S (in this case, an inclined surface to be cleaned, such as a ceiling). Again, the pivot angle between the manifold 404 and the wand 402 has been adjusted to direct the nozzle of the manifold toward the surface S.

[0044] According to some embodiments, the connection devices described herein may be provided as part of a kit for pressure washing accessories. Figure 8 , which depicts a kit 600 for pressure washing accessories, according to a non-limiting embodiment. The kit 600 includes: a connector 100; and a second member including a manifold 604. The first member (such as a wand 602) is fluidly coupled to the connector 100 as described above. The manifold 604 is fluidly coupled to the connector 100 as described above. According to some embodiments, the kit 600 further includes a wheel 668 configured to be operably coupled to the manifold 604. According to some embodiments, the kit 600 further includes a pressure washing device, such as a pressure washing gun 662, that is operably coupled to the wand 602. According to some embodiments, the kit 600 further includes instructions 672 for assembling and / or operating the pressure washing accessories.

[0045] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many more alternative embodiments and possible modifications, and the above examples are only illustrations of one or more embodiments. Therefore, the scope is limited only by the appended claims. explain

[0046] It will also be understood that for the purposes of this application, the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z” or “one or more of X, Y, and Z” may be interpreted as: only X; only Y; only Z; or any combination of two or more of X, Y, and Z (e.g., XYZ, XYY, YZ, ZZ).

[0047] In this application, a component may be described as being "configured to" or "capable of" performing one or more functions. Generally, it is understood that a component configured to or capable of performing a function is configured to or capable of performing the function, or is suitable for performing the function, or is adapted to perform the function, or is operable to perform the function, or is otherwise capable of performing the function.

[0048] In addition, components in this application may be described as being "operably connected to" other components, "operably coupled to" other components, etc. It should be understood that such components are connected or coupled to each other in a manner that performs a certain function. It should also be understood that "connected", "coupled", etc. as described in this application include direct and indirect connections between components.

[0049] References to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an implementation," "a variant," and the like in this application indicate that the described embodiment, implementation, or variant may include a particular aspect, feature, structure, or characteristic, but not all embodiments, implementations, or variants must include that aspect, feature, structure, or characteristic. In addition, such phrases may, but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment referenced in other parts of the specification. Further, when a particular aspect, feature, structure, or characteristic is described in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the purview of those skilled in the art to influence or associate such module, aspect, feature, structure, or characteristic with other embodiments, whether or not explicitly described. In other words, any module, element, or feature may be combined with any other element or feature in different embodiments unless there is an obvious or inherent incompatibility or it is explicitly excluded.

[0050] It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any optional elements. As such, this statement is intended to serve as an antecedent basis for the use of exclusive terminology (such as "only," "only," etc.) or the use of "negative" limitations in conjunction with the recitation of claim elements. The terms "preferably," "preferred," "preferred," "optionally," "may," and similar terms are used to indicate that the referred item, condition, or step is an optional (non-essential) feature of the present invention.

[0051] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents. The term "and / or" refers to any one, any combination of terms, or all of the terms associated with the term. The phrase "one or more" is readily understood by those skilled in the art, especially when read in the context of its use.

[0052] The term "about" may refer to a change of ±5%, ±10%, ±20%, or ±25% of the specified value. For example, "about 50 percent" may include a change between 45 and 55 percent in some embodiments. For integer ranges, the term "about" may include one or two integers greater than and / or less than the integer at both ends of the range. Unless otherwise specified herein, the term "about" is intended to include equivalent values ​​and ranges in the vicinity of the range in terms of the functionality of the composition or embodiment.

[0053] As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, for any and all purposes, particularly in providing a written description, all ranges described herein also encompass any and all possible subranges and combinations of subranges thereof and the individual values, particularly integer values, constituting the range. The range includes each specific value, integer, decimal, or identity within the range. Any listed range can be simply identified as fully describing and enabling the same range to be decomposed into at least two, three, four, five, or ten equal parts. As a non-limiting example, each range discussed herein can be easily decomposed into a lower third, a middle third, and an upper third, etc.

[0054] As will also be understood by those skilled in the art, all expressions such as "up to," "at least," "greater than," "less than," "more than," "or more," etc. are inclusive of the stated numbers and such terms refer to ranges which can then be broken down into sub-ranges as discussed above. In the same manner, all ratios stated herein also include all sub-ratios falling within the broader ratios.

Claims

1. A connector for fluidly coupling a first component to a second component, the connector comprising: a joint configured to fluidly couple the first member to the second member, wherein the joint is configured to allow at least one of the first member and the second member to pivot about the joint relative to the other of the first member and the second member; and a latch assembly coupled to the connector, the latch assembly comprising: a clamping member coupled to the joint, the clamping member being configured to move from an unclamped position to a clamped position, and A limiter is configured to cooperate with the clamping member to limit rotation of the second member about a first axis defined by the first member when the clamping member is in the clamping position.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein: The limiter includes a friction member sized and shaped to engage the clamping member when in the clamping position.

3. The connector according to claim 2, wherein: The friction member includes one or more of a friction block and a friction sleeve configured to receive at least a section of the first member therein.

4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: The friction sleeve includes one or more of rubber and polyurethane.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The friction block or the friction sleeve is removable.

6. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The joint further includes an indexing mechanism configured to selectively maintain a pivot position of the first member relative to the second member in a plurality of pivot positions.

7. The connector according to claim 6, wherein: The indexing mechanism comprises: an indexing surface having a plurality of engagement surfaces corresponding to each of the plurality of pivot positions; and A locking pin is operably coupled to a biasing member configured to bias the locking pin toward the indexing surface to engage a selected one of the plurality of engagement surfaces.

8. The connector according to claim 7, wherein: The indexing mechanism further includes an actuator operably coupled to the locking pin.

9. The connector according to claim 8, wherein: The actuator includes a lever coupled to the locking pin near a first end of the lever, the lever being configured to lift the locking pin away from the indexing surface and out of engagement with a selected engagement surface of the plurality of engagement surfaces when the lever is depressed at a second end of the lever distal from the first end.

10. A pressure washing attachment comprising: A connector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The pressure washing attachment of claim 10, further comprising a second member, wherein: The second component is a manifold having at least one nozzle.

12. The pressure washing accessory of claim 11, further comprising at least one wheel operably coupled to the manifold and configured to allow rolling travel of the pressure washing accessory along a surface.

13. The pressure washing attachment of claim 12, wherein: The at least one wheel comprises polyurethane.

14. A pressure washing attachment as claimed in claim 12 or claim 13, wherein the at least one wheel comprises at least one pair of wheels.

15. A kit for pressure washing accessories, the kit comprising: The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The second component includes a manifold including at least one nozzle, the manifold being fluidly coupleable to the connector.

16. The kit of claim 15, further comprising: At least one wheel is configured to be operably coupled to the second member.

17. The kit of claim 15 or 16, further comprising: A pressure washer device is operably coupled to the first member, wherein the first member includes a wand fluidly coupleable to the connector and is configured to be operably coupled to the pressure washer device.

18. The kit of any one of claims 15 to 17, further comprising: Instructions for assembling and / or operating the pressure washer accessory.

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