SURFACE CLEANING ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to a surface cleaning attachment system for an industrial surface agitator. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a surface cleaning attachment system having a vacuum module and a spraying module.

BACKGROUND

Industrial agitators or industrial counter rotating brushes are typically utilized for agitating carpet or other surfaces in order to loosen debris, which makes the debris easier to collect and remove. The industrial agitators often include two or more cylindrically shaped brushes that rotate opposite one another and often include bristles, flexible flaps, and/or tufts for contacting the carpet or other surface. Industrial agitators are often utilized prior to, or after, steam cleaning the carpet or surface. For example, in a typical carpet or surface cleaning application, the industrial agitator is run over the surface to loosen debris. Subsequently, the industrial agitator is stored, and the surface is subsequently cleaned with a steam cleaner or vacuum apparatus. Steam cleaners often include nozzles or sprayers for ejecting high pressure steam towards the carpet to further loosen debris and/or adhere to debris.

The cylindrically shaped brushes included in industrial agitators are often considerably larger in size than the brushes included in conventional (i.e., household) carpet cleaners. As such, the industrial agitator is often standalone devices because the desired ground-to-brush clearance for the industrial agitator is considerably larger than the desired ground-to-nozzle clearance of the steam cleaner.

Accordingly, an improved system for carpet cleaning is desired and would be appreciated in the art. Particularly, a carpet cleaning system having an industrial agitator and steam cleaning module without sacrificing system effectiveness is desired and would be appreciated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Aspects and advantages of the surface cleaning attachment systems and cleaning systems in accordance with the present disclosure will be set forth in part in the following description, or may be obvious from the description, or may be learned through practice of the technology.

In accordance with one embodiment, a surface cleaning attachment system is provided. The surface cleaning attachment system is removably couplable to an agitator housing of an industrial surface agitator. The surface cleaning attachment system includes a spraying module that has a sprayer housing and a sprayer assembly disposed within the sprayer housing. The sprayer housing includes a back plate and a front plate. The surface cleaning attachment system further includes a vacuum module that is adjustably coupled to the front plate such that the vacuum module is vertically movable relative to the spraying module.

In accordance with another embodiment, a cleaning system is provided. The cleaning system includes an industrial surface agitator that has an agitator housing. The cleaning system further includes a surface cleaning attachment system that is removably couplable to the industrial surface agitator. The surface cleaning attachment system includes a spraying module that has a sprayer housing and a sprayer assembly disposed within the sprayer housing. The sprayer housing includes a back plate and a front plate. The surface cleaning attachment system further includes a vacuum module that is adjustably coupled to the front plate such that the vacuum module is vertically movable relative to the spraying module.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present surface cleaning attachment systems and cleaning systems will become better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the technology and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the technology.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A full and enabling disclosure of the present surface cleaning attachment systems and cleaning systems, including the best mode of making and using the present systems and methods, directed to one of ordinary skill in the art, is set forth in the specification, which makes reference to the appended figures, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a cleaning system in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the surface cleaning attachment system in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure:

FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the surface cleaning attachment system in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure:

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the surface cleaning attachment system in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates a back view of the surface cleaning attachment system in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure:

FIG. 6 illustrates a partially exploded view of the surface cleaning attachment system in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the surface cleaning attachment system from along the line 7-7 shown in FIG. 4 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure:

FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of a spraying module in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure:

FIG. 9 illustrates a back perspective view of a spraying module in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a vacuum module in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference now will be made in detail to embodiments of the present surface cleaning attachment systems and cleaning systems, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation, rather than limitation of, the technology. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations can be made in the present technology without departing from the scope or spirit of the claimed technology. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used with another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. Additionally, unless specifically identified otherwise, all embodiments described herein should be considered exemplary.

The detailed description uses numerical and letter designations to refer to features in the drawings. Like or similar designations in the drawings and description have been used to refer to like or similar parts of the invention. As used herein, the terms “first”, “second”, and “third” may be used interchangeably to distinguish one component from another and are not intended to signify location or importance of the individual components.

The term “fluid” may be a gas or a liquid. The term “fluid communication” means that a fluid is capable of making the connection between the areas specified.

Terms of approximation, such as “about,” “approximately,” “generally,” and “substantially,” are not to be limited to the precise value specified. In at least some instances, the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value, or the precision of the methods or machines for constructing or manufacturing the components and/or systems. In at least some instances, the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value, or the precision of the methods or machines for constructing or manufacturing the components and/or systems. For example, the approximating language may refer to being within a 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 15, or 20 percent margin in either individual values, range(s) of values and/or endpoints defining range(s) of values. When used in the context of an angle or direction, such terms include within ten degrees greater or less than the stated angle or direction. For example, “generally vertical” includes directions within ten degrees of vertical in any direction, e.g., clockwise or counter-clockwise.

The terms “coupled,” “fixed,” “attached to,” and the like refer to both direct coupling, fixing, or attaching, as well as indirect coupling, fixing, or attaching through one or more intermediate components or features, unless otherwise specified herein. As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “has,” “having” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of features is not necessarily limited only to those features but may include other features not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusive—or and not to an exclusive—or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by any one of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present). A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).

Here and throughout the specification and claims, range limitations are combined and interchanged, such ranges are identified and include all the sub-ranges contained therein unless context or language indicates otherwise. For example, all ranges disclosed herein are inclusive of the endpoints, and the endpoints are independently combinable with each other.

Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a cleaning system 50 that includes an industrial surface agitator 100 and a surface cleaning attachment system 200 coupled to the surface agitator 100, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The cleaning system 50 may define a three-dimensional cartesian coordinate system (i.e., an orthogonal coordinate system) having directions mutually perpendicular to one another. For example, the cleaning system 50 may define a vertical direction V, a transverse direction T, and a lateral direction L each mutually perpendicular to one another. In many embodiments, the vertical direction V may be opposite the direction of gravity.

As shown in FIG. 1, the industrial surface agitator 100 may include an agitator housing 102, counter rotating brushes 104, at least one wheel 106, and a handle 108. The agitator housing 102 may include a back wall 110 and a front wall 112 spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction T. The back wall 110 and the front wall 112 may each be generally parallel to one another and to the vertical direction V. Additionally, in many embodiments, the agitator housing 102 may include a top wall 114, which may be generally parallel to the floor or surface 116. In various embodiments, the agitator housing 102 may further include tapering side walls 118, which extend between the top wall 114 and one of the back wall 110 or the front wall 112.

In many embodiments, the counter rotating brushes 104 may be disposed within the agitator housing 102. The counter rotating brushes 104 may include a cylindrical body and plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the cylindrical body. The counter rotating brushes 104 may rotate in opposite directions relative to one another during operation of the cleaning system 50. For example, the counter rotating brushes 104 may rotate, and the plurality of bristles may contact the surface 116, thereby to loosening dirt, debris, or other material from the surface 116.

The at least one wheel 106 may be coupled to the back wall 110 via a bracket 107. The at least one wheel 106 may extend generally transversely from the back wall 110 (outside of the agitator housing 102), and the at least one wheel 106 may not engage the surface 116 when the industrial surface agitator 100 is in an upright position (e.g., the position shown in FIG. 1). When the industrial surface agitator 100 is turned off (i.e., the counter rotating brushes 104 are not rotating), the industrial surface agitator 100 may be leaned backwards (e.g., by applying a force on the handle towards the back wall 110) to engage the at least one wheel 106 for ease of transportation.

In various embodiments, the handle 108 may extend from the top wall 114. For example, the handle 108 may be rotatably attached to the top wall 114 via a bracket and pin, such that the handle 108 may rotate to facilitate pushing the industrial surface agitator 100 by a user. During operation, a user may push the cleaning system in a cleaning direction 150, such that the surface 116 is first agitated by the counter rotating bushes, and the surface 116 is subsequently engaged by the surface cleaning attachment system 200 for collecting the loosened debris.

In exemplary embodiments, the surface cleaning attachment system 200 may be removably couplable to the industrial surface agitator 100. For example, the surface cleaning attachment system 200 may be removably couplable to the front wall 112 of the industrial surface agitator 100, such that dirt in the surface is first agitated and/or loosened prior to being removed by the surface cleaning attachment system 200 because the cleaning system 50 is operated in the cleaning direction 150 (which extends from the front wall 112 towards the back wall 110).

The surface cleaning attachment system 200 may include a spraying module 202 and a vacuum module 204. The spraying module 202 may spray steam, water, or other cleaning fluid onto the surface 116 and adhere to the debris, and the vacuum module may collect the steam, water, or other cleaning fluid and the debris, thereby cleaning the surface 116. The spraying module 202 may be disposed between the industrial surface agitator 100 and the vacuum module 204 (with respect to the transverse direction T).

In many embodiments, the cleaning system 50 may include a fluid supply system 152 and a vacuum system 154. The fluid supply system 152 may be fluidly coupled to the spraying module 202 via a fluid conduit 153 (such as a hose, pipe, or other fluid carrying conduit). Particularly, the fluid conduit 153 may extend, and fluidly couple, to an inlet line 222 of the spraying module 202. The fluid supply system 152 may include one or more fluid tanks (or other fluid supply) and a pump for providing the fluid to the spraying module 202. The vacuum system 154 may be coupled to the vacuum module 204 via a collection hose 155. The vacuum system 154 may include a pump or other device for creating a pressure differential or suction in the vacuum module 204 for collecting debris from the surface 116. The collection hose 155 and/or the fluid conduit 153 may be flexible conduits, such as a hose or other generally flexible fluid coupling.

FIGS. 2 through 7 illustrate various views of the surface cleaning attachment system 200 are illustrated in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. Particularly, FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the surface cleaning attachment system 200, FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the surface cleaning attachment system 200, FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the surface cleaning attachment system 200, FIG. 5 illustrates a back view of the surface cleaning attachment system 200, FIG. 6 illustrates a partially exploded view of the surface cleaning attachment system 200, and FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the surface cleaning attachment system 200 from along the line 7-7 shown in FIG. 4.

As shown in FIGS. 2 through 7 collectively, the spraying module 202 may include a sprayer housing 206 and a sprayer assembly 208 disposed within the sprayer housing 206. The sprayer housing 206 may include a back plate 210 and a front plate 212. The back plate 210 and the front plate 212 may be spaced apart from one another (in the transverse direction T) and may be generally parallel to one another. The sprayer housing 206 may further include side plates 214 and a top plate 216. The side plates 214 may extend between (and generally perpendicularly to) the top plate 216, the front plate 212, and the back plate 210. The top plate 216 may extend between (and generally perpendicularly to) the front plate 212, the back plate 210, and the side plates 214.

FIG. 8 illustrates a front perspective view of the spraying module 202, and FIG. 9 illustrates a back perspective view of the spraying module 202. As shown, in exemplary embodiments, front plate 212 of the sprayer housing 206 may define one or more elongated slots 218. The one or more elongated slots 218 may be vertically elongated or oriented, such that that the longest dimension of the one or more elongated slots 218 is in the vertical direction V. In various embodiments, the one or more elongated slots 218 may define a major axis in the vertical direction V and a minor axis in the lateral direction L. The major axis may be longer than the minor axis. The one or more elongated slots 218 may be shaped generally as a geometric stadium (i.e., a rectangle having semi-circular ends). In particular embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the front plate 212 may define a first elongated slot 219 and a second elongated slot 220 of the one or more elongated slots 218. The first elongated slot 219 and the second elongated slot 220 may be spaced apart from one another in the lateral direction L. In various embodiments, the first elongated slot 219 and the second elongated slot 220 may be equally laterally spaced from an axial centerline 201 of the surface cleaning attachment system 200. Notably, the weight of the vacuum module 204 may be equally distributed when the front plate 212 is attached to the spraying module 202.

In exemplary embodiments, the back plate 210 of the sprayer housing 206 may be vertically longer than the front plate 212, such that the back plate 210 includes a guard portion 213. The guard portion 213 may advantageously prevent the collection hose 155 of the vacuum system and/or the fluid conduit 153 of the fluid supply system 152 from obstructing the surface 116 during the operation of the cleaning system 50. For example, the back plate 210 may further include a hose resting portion 228. The hose resting portion 228 may extend from the guard portion 213. The hose resting portion 228 may include side plates 230 and a slanted plate 232. The slanted plate 232 may be generally oblique to both the vertical direction V and the transverse direction T. During operation of the cleaning system 50, the collection hose 155 of the vacuum system and/or the fluid conduit 153 of the fluid supply system 152 may rest on the slanted plate 232, thereby preventing the collection hose 155 and/or the fluid conduit 153 from creating an obstruction. In certain embodiments, the slanted plate 232 may define a hole 234, through which a zip-tie or other fastening means may secure the collection hose 155 and/or the fluid conduit 153 to the back plate 210.

In many embodiments, the sprayer assembly 208 may include an inlet line 222, a manifold 224, and a plurality of nozzles 226 extending from the manifold 224. The inlet line 222 and the manifold 224 may be removably fluidly coupled to one another, which advantageously allows the sprayer assembly 208 to be disassembled for routine maintenance. The inlet line 222 may extend from a conduit connector 229 (such as a threaded conduit connector, a quick connect hose fitting, or other conduit connector) to the manifold 224. The inlet line 222 may extend (generally vertically) through the top plate 216 of the sprayer housing 206. The inlet line 222 may be laterally offset (or spaced apart from) the connection portion 250 of the vacuum module 204, which advantageously prevents overlap or interference between the collection hose 155 and the fluid conduit 153 when resting on the slanted plate 232.

The manifold 224 may extend generally laterally between a first end and a second end, and the manifold 224 may be fluidly coupled to the inlet line 222. The plurality of nozzles 226 may each extend generally vertically (i.e., in the vertical direction V) from the manifold 224. The plurality of nozzles 226 may be laterally spaced apart from one another (e.g., equally spaced apart to ensure equal distribution of cleaning fluid onto the surface 116). The plurality of nozzles 226 may include a first nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 226 disposed proximate the first end of the manifold 224, a second nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 226 disposed proximate the second end of the manifold 224, and a third nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 226 disposed between the first nozzle and the second nozzle. In many embodiments, the plurality of nozzles 226 may be movable, such that a spray angle may be adjusted. For example, while the plurality of nozzles 226 are illustrated as being oriented generally vertically, the plurality of nozzles may be rotated to adjust the spray angle (e.g., towards the vacuum head 246 in some implementations). Particularly, the plurality of nozzles 226 may each be movable such that the spray angle may be adjusted within ±90° of the vertical direction V.

In many embodiments, the sprayer housing 206 may define an interior 240. For example, the interior 240 may be collectively defined by the back plate 210, the front plate 212, the side plates 214, and the top plate 216. In such embodiments, the sprayer assembly 208 may be disposed at least partially within the interior 240. Particularly, a portion of the inlet line 222, the manifold 224, and the plurality of nozzles 226 may be disposed in the interior 240 of the sprayer housing 206. In such embodiments, the back plate 210 may further include tab portions 236 extending vertically from the guard portion 213, such that the tab portions 236 and the guard portion 213 collectively define an opening 238 (e.g., rectangularly shaped opening) to the interior 240. The opening 238 may allow the various components housed within the interior 240 to be accessed for maintenance. In this way, the opening 238 may be longer in the lateral direction L than the manifold 224, in order to allow the manifold to be accessed within the interior 240 of the sprayer housing 206 for assembly and/or maintenance.

In various embodiments, the sprayer housing 206 further includes one or more brackets 242 extending within the interior 240. The one or more brackets 242 may be coupled to the front plate 212 (e.g., via welding or other means), and the one or more brackets 242 may extend generally parallel to the side plates 214. The one or more brackets may include a hook portion that defines an opening. The manifold 224 may be coupled to the one or more brackets 242 within the interior 240 of the sprayer housing 206. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the manifold 224 may rest on the hook portion of the one or more brackets 242. In exemplary embodiments, the one or more brackets 242 may include a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket may be disposed between a first nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 226 and a middle nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 226, and the second bracket may be disposed between the second nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 226 and the middle nozzle of the plurality of nozzles 226.

In many embodiments, one or more flanges 244 may couple to the back plate 210 for coupling the spraying module 202 to the agitator housing 102 of the industrial surface agitator 100. For example, the one or more flanges 244 may extend from, and couple to, the tab portions 236 of the back plate 210. The one or more flanges 244 may allow the spraying module 202 to be removably couplable to the agitator housing 102 of the industrial surface agitator 100, e.g., the flanges 244 may be inserted into the front wall 112 of the industrial surface agitator 100.

FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of the vacuum module 204, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, the vacuum module 204 may include a vacuum head 246 and a glide assembly 248 coupled to the vacuum head 246. The vacuum head 246 may include a connection portion 250 and a collection portion 252. The connection portion 250 may be cylindrically shaped and connectable to the collection hose 155 for conveying debris to the vacuum system 154. The connection portion 250 may extend from a first end 251 to the collection portion 252. The collection portion 252 may include a rectangular portion 254 and a converging or tapering portion 256. The converging portion 256 may converge in cross sectional area as the converging portion 256 extends from the rectangular portion 254 to the connection portion 250. The rectangular portion 254 may extend between the converging portion 256 and a second end 257. The first end 251 of the vacuum head 246 may define an outlet for conveying debris from the vacuum head 246 to the collection hose 155, and the second end 257 of the vacuum head 246 may define defining an inlet for receiving debris (e.g., from the surface 116).

As shown in FIG. 10, the vacuum head 246 may define one or more holes 266. The one or more holes 266 may be defined in the collection portion 252 of the vacuum head 246. For example, in exemplary embodiments, the holes 266 may be defined in the converging portion of 256 of the vacuum head 246. In other embodiments (not shown), the one or more holes 266 may be defined in the rectangular portion 254. Each hole of the one or more holes 266 may align with a respective elongated slot of the one or more elongated slots 218 of the spraying module 202, in order to fasten the spraying module 202 to the vacuum module 204 with one or more fasteners.

The glide assembly 248 may be coupled to the vacuum head 246. Particularly, the glide assembly 248 may be coupled to the second end 257 of the vacuum head 246. The glide assembly 248 may engage (i.e., contact) the floor or surface 116 during the operation of the cleaning system 50, and the glide assembly 248 may be fluidly coupled to the vacuum head 246, such that debris passes through the glide assembly 248 and enters the vacuum head 246 for extraction via the vacuum system 154.

In particular embodiments, the glide assembly 248 may include a glide plate 258, an interconnect plate 259, and one or more wheels 260 rotatably coupled to the glide plate 258. The one or more wheels 260 may rotate along the surface 116 during operation of cleaning system 50. In many embodiments, the one or more wheels 260 may rotate along the surface 116, and the glide plate 258 may be contoured, curved, and/or arcuate to slide along the surface 116 (e.g., the glide plate 258 may define rounded edges). In many embodiments, the wheels 260 may be removably coupled to the glide plate 258, such that the wheels 260 may be attached or detached as necessary. For example, the wheels 260 may be attached to the glide plate 258 when the vacuum head 246 is utilized on hard surfaces (such as wooden or tile floors), and the wheels 260 may be detached from the glide plate 258 when the vacuum head 246 is utilized on carpet. The glide plate may define an opening in fluid communication with the vacuum head plenum. The interconnect plate 259 may be disposed between, and coupled to, the second end 257 of the vacuum head 246 and the glide plate 258. The interconnect plate 259 may define one or more slotted metered openings 262 in fluid communication with both the glide plate 258 and the vacuum head 246. The slotted metered openings 262 may increase the suction (or pressure differential) of the vacuum module 204, thereby advantageously increasing the vacuum module 204 debris collection.

Referring now to FIG. 7, a cross-sectional view of the surface cleaning attachment system 200 from along the line 7-7 shown in FIG. 4 is illustrated in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 7, a fastener 264 may extend through the vacuum head 246, the at least one elongated slot 218, and a nut 268 to couple the vacuum module 204 to the spraying module 202. Particularly, the fastener 264 may extend through the hole 266, the elongated slot 218, and into the nut 268. The fastener 264 may be a threaded fastener (such as a bolt that defines external threads), and the nut 268 may define internal threads to couple to the fastener 264. The fastener 264 may include a bolt head 265 and a bolt body 270. The bolt head 265 may be disposed in the vacuum head 246, and the bolt body 270 may extend through the hole 266, the elongated slot 218, and into the nut 268.

In this way, the vacuum module 204 may be adjustably coupled to the front plate 212 of the sprayer housing 206, such that the vacuum module 204 is vertically movable (or adjustable) relative to the spraying module 202. For example, the fasteners 264 may be loosened, and the vacuum module may be adjusted vertically by translating the position of the fasteners 264 within the elongated slots 218. Once the desired vertical position is set, the fasteners 264 may be re-tightened. This is advantageous because it allows for the distance between the surface 116 and the vacuum module 204 to be set based on cleaning and/or environmental needs.

This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they include structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

Further aspects of the invention are provided by the subject matter of the following clauses:

A surface cleaning attachment system removably couplable to an agitator housing of an industrial surface agitator, the surface cleaning attachment system comprising: a spraying module comprising a sprayer housing and a sprayer assembly disposed within the sprayer housing, the sprayer housing comprising a back plate and a front plate: and a vacuum module adjustably coupled to the front plate such that the vacuum module is vertically movable relative to the spraying module.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the front plate of the sprayer housing defines one or more elongated slots.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the vacuum module includes a vacuum head.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein a fastener extends through the vacuum head, the at least one elongated slot, and a nut to couple the vacuum module to the spraying module.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the vacuum module further comprises a glide assembly coupled to the vacuum head.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the glide assembly includes a glide plate and one or more wheels rotatably coupled to the glide plate.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the sprayer assembly includes an inlet line, a manifold, and a plurality of nozzles extending from the manifold.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the sprayer housing defines an interior, and wherein the sprayer housing further includes one or more brackets extending within the interior.

The surface cleaning attachment system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the manifold of the sprayer assembly is coupled to the one or more brackets within the interior of the sprayer housing.

A cleaning system comprising: industrial surface agitator having an agitator housing: and a surface cleaning attachment system removably couplable to the industrial surface agitator, the surface cleaning attachment system comprising: a spraying module comprising a sprayer housing and a sprayer assembly disposed within the sprayer housing, the sprayer housing comprising a back plate and a front plate: and a vacuum module adjustably coupled to the front plate such that the vacuum module is vertically movable relative to the spraying module.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the industrial surface agitator further comprises counter rotating brushes disposed within the housing.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the industrial surface agitator further comprises a back wall and a front wall, wherein the surface cleaning attachment system is removably couplable to the front wall of the industrial surface agitator.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the front plate of the sprayer housing defines one or more elongated slots.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the vacuum module includes a vacuum head.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein a fastener extends through the vacuum head, the at least one elongated slot, and a nut to couple the vacuum module to the spraying module.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the vacuum module further comprises a glide assembly coupled to the vacuum head.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the glide assembly includes a glide plate and one or more wheels rotatably coupled to the glide plate.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the sprayer assembly includes an inlet line, a manifold, and a plurality of nozzles extending from the manifold.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the sprayer housing defines an interior, and wherein the sprayer housing further includes one or more brackets extending within the interior.

The cleaning system as in one or more of these clauses, wherein the manifold of the sprayer assembly is coupled to the one or more brackets within the interior of the sprayer housing.

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