Pressure Washer Wand Mount for Brush Attachment Without Pressure Loss
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Pressure washers require operators to frequently switch between the device and hand tools, making large-area cleaning time-consuming and physically cumbersome due to the need to manage multiple tools and maintain effective spray pressure.
Innovation Solution
A mount system that allows cleaning accessories to be securely coupled to the wand of a pressure washer, enabling simultaneous use of the spray and accessories like brushes without reducing spray pressure, by sliding and locking the wand and accessory alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If operators use hand tools separately from the pressure washer, then they can clean difficult-to-reach areas, but they must frequently switch between tools which is time-consuming and physically cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the hand tool and pressure washer into a single integrated assembly. The mounting bracket securely attaches the hand tool (e.g., brush, scraper) to the pressure washer handle or wand, allowing operators to perform mechanical cleaning actions while maintaining pressurized spray flow without needing to switch between separate tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated assembly enables the pressure washer system to perform multiple functions simultaneously - both pressurized spraying and mechanical cleaning (brushing, scraping, etc.). The mounting bracket design allows for attachment of various different hand tools, making the system versatile for different cleaning tasks while maintaining a single unified apparatus.
2Adaptability or versatility
If operators use hand tools separately from the pressure washer, then they can address specific cleaning needs, but the operation becomes physically cumbersome due to managing multiple tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the hand tool and pressure washer into a single integrated assembly. The mounting bracket securely attaches the hand tool (e.g., brush, scraper) to the pressure washer handle or wand, allowing operators to perform mechanical cleaning actions while maintaining pressurized spray flow without needing to switch between separate tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated assembly enables the pressure washer system to perform multiple functions simultaneously - both pressurized spraying and mechanical cleaning (brushing, scraping, etc.). The mounting bracket design allows for attachment of various different hand tools, making the system versatile for different cleaning tasks while maintaining a single unified apparatus.
3Loss of time
If accessories are mounted on the pressure washer, then tool switching is reduced, but the mounting mechanism must be secure without reducing spray pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into separate functional components: a mounting bracket for mechanical attachment, a trigger mechanism for securing the hand tool, and a separate fluid flow path for the pressurized spray. This segmentation ensures that the mechanical mounting components do not interfere with the fluid dynamics of the spray system, maintaining spray pressure stability while providing secure accessory attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket acts as an intermediary structure between the hand tool and the pressure washer handle/wand. It provides a dedicated mechanical attachment interface that is separate from the fluid delivery system, ensuring that securing the accessory does not compromise the spray pressure or fluid flow integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a mount configured to couple a cleaning accessory to a wand of a pressurized fluid delivery apparatus. The mount includes a first receiving portion configured to receive the wand therein. The first receiving portion defines a first axis along which the wand is slidable. The mount also includes a locking member configured to secure the first receiving portion to the wand and a second receiving portion extending from the first receiving portion. The second receiving portion is configured to connect to an end of the cleaning accessory.