CA2379587A1 - Animal waste and debris removal apparatus - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
- E01H1/00—Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the surface
- E01H1/02—Brushing apparatus, e.g. with auxiliary instruments for mechanically loosening dirt
- E01H1/04—Brushing apparatus, e.g. with auxiliary instruments for mechanically loosening dirt taking- up the sweepings, e.g. for collecting, for loading
- E01H1/045—Brushing apparatus, e.g. with auxiliary instruments for mechanically loosening dirt taking- up the sweepings, e.g. for collecting, for loading the loading means being a rotating brush with horizontal axis
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
- E01H1/00—Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the surface
- E01H1/006—Specially adapted for removing excrements
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
- E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
- E01H1/00—Removing undesirable matter from roads or like surfaces, with or without moistening of the surface
- E01H1/08—Pneumatically dislodging or taking-up undesirable matter or small objects; Drying by heat only or by streams of gas; Cleaning by projecting abrasive particles
- E01H1/0827—Dislodging by suction; Mechanical dislodging-cleaning apparatus with independent or dependent exhaust, e.g. dislodging-sweeping machines with independent suction nozzles ; Mechanical loosening devices working under vacuum
- E01H1/0854—Apparatus in which the mechanically dislodged dirt is partially sucked-off, e.g. dislodging- sweeping apparatus with dirt collector in brush housing or dirt container
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Description
'--' Gall Animal Waste and Debris Removal Apparatus Paee 1 Appiication for Patent Inventor Brian Gall, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Assignee The Urban Forester, Alberta, Canada Title ANIMAL WASTE AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, APPARATUS
Field of the Invention The Invention has particular application, but is not thereby limited, in the field of animal waste and debris removal. In particular, the Invention, in one embodiment, is an apparatus that enables the removal from the ground of animal waste and debris, such as goose droppings, garbage and small rocks.
Background of the Invention For the past many years there has been an increasing problem with amount of animal waste and debris covering the ground. Specifically, many areas in North America are experiencing problems with numerous quantities of goose droppings and debris littering public parks, gardens and golf courses.
The art of removing objects from the ground has been known for some time. See US
Patent No. 5,417,538, which discloses an apparatus for scooping an article from the ground, such as golf balls, and US Patent No 5,742,968, an apparatus for removing debris from the ground. Also see US Patent No. 5,596,784, a vehicle for collecting debris from a road involving a rotary rake and conveyor belt, and CDN Patent No.
Field of the Invention The Invention has particular application, but is not thereby limited, in the field of animal waste and debris removal. In particular, the Invention, in one embodiment, is an apparatus that enables the removal from the ground of animal waste and debris, such as goose droppings, garbage and small rocks.
Background of the Invention For the past many years there has been an increasing problem with amount of animal waste and debris covering the ground. Specifically, many areas in North America are experiencing problems with numerous quantities of goose droppings and debris littering public parks, gardens and golf courses.
The art of removing objects from the ground has been known for some time. See US
Patent No. 5,417,538, which discloses an apparatus for scooping an article from the ground, such as golf balls, and US Patent No 5,742,968, an apparatus for removing debris from the ground. Also see US Patent No. 5,596,784, a vehicle for collecting debris from a road involving a rotary rake and conveyor belt, and CDN Patent No.
2.198,785, disclosing a rock-picking device mounted on loaders or tractors.
It is also well known in the art to use a sweeper or rotary brush to remove or clean items.
See for example US Patent No. 5,742,968, which is comprised of a rotatable cylindrical brush and shaft, and US Patent No. 5,390,387 (CDN Patent No. 2,135,980), a self-propelled, hand-guided sweeping apparatus with rotary brush on chassis and wheels.
Also see US Patent No. 3,947,912, which describes a manually operated sweeper with wheeled frame and rotary brush.
Gall Animal Waste and Debzis Removal Apparatus Summary of the Invention It is an objet of the Invention to overcome limitations in the prior art of waste and debris removal equipment and methods. The existing prior art inadequately addresses the need for an affordable and efficient means and method for removing waste and debris. None of the prior art discloses a practical invention that utilizes a four-wheeled, rotary brush apparatus, with removable containers, that can be attached to and pulled by a smaller vehicle, such as an ATV or tractor.
1 ~0 The Invention relates to waste removal. T'he Invention has application in the field of park maintenance, where, for health and aesthetic reasons, it is particularly beneficial to clean the ground.
1:5 The Invention was designed to assist in the removal of animal waste and debris from grassy or paved areas. The Invention enables the efficient and uncomplicated removal of unsightly and foul animal waste and debris, as it picks up bird and animal droppings, dirty syringes and condoms, cigarette butts, pagers, leaves and twigs, and lightly agitates grass while lifting unwanted materials into lightweight molded plastic removable 2~D containers.
The Invention is also environmentally friendly as it helps remove bird and other animal droppings and increases compost harnaround. Further, the rotary brush speed may be increased to arable the cleaning of walkways, parking lots and warehouse floors.
2:5 To summarize its operation, the Invention involves the use of collection buckets and a rotary brush powered by a motor, mounted to a covered frame with wheels, pivotal hitch and auxiliary hitch. The Invention is towed or pulled behind an ATV, tractor or other vehicle. A motor powers the rotary brush in a counterclockwise direction, such that the 3n brush lifts loose objects located on the ground and propels the objects such that they land in the collection buckets, or hit against the inner body of the lid and then fall into the collection buckets. Flaps are located in front of the rotary brush and on the lid to ensure that the lifted objects are directed towards the collection buckets. The collection buckets are removable, may be carried and are covered by a lid when placed in the frame to
It is also well known in the art to use a sweeper or rotary brush to remove or clean items.
See for example US Patent No. 5,742,968, which is comprised of a rotatable cylindrical brush and shaft, and US Patent No. 5,390,387 (CDN Patent No. 2,135,980), a self-propelled, hand-guided sweeping apparatus with rotary brush on chassis and wheels.
Also see US Patent No. 3,947,912, which describes a manually operated sweeper with wheeled frame and rotary brush.
Gall Animal Waste and Debzis Removal Apparatus Summary of the Invention It is an objet of the Invention to overcome limitations in the prior art of waste and debris removal equipment and methods. The existing prior art inadequately addresses the need for an affordable and efficient means and method for removing waste and debris. None of the prior art discloses a practical invention that utilizes a four-wheeled, rotary brush apparatus, with removable containers, that can be attached to and pulled by a smaller vehicle, such as an ATV or tractor.
1 ~0 The Invention relates to waste removal. T'he Invention has application in the field of park maintenance, where, for health and aesthetic reasons, it is particularly beneficial to clean the ground.
1:5 The Invention was designed to assist in the removal of animal waste and debris from grassy or paved areas. The Invention enables the efficient and uncomplicated removal of unsightly and foul animal waste and debris, as it picks up bird and animal droppings, dirty syringes and condoms, cigarette butts, pagers, leaves and twigs, and lightly agitates grass while lifting unwanted materials into lightweight molded plastic removable 2~D containers.
The Invention is also environmentally friendly as it helps remove bird and other animal droppings and increases compost harnaround. Further, the rotary brush speed may be increased to arable the cleaning of walkways, parking lots and warehouse floors.
2:5 To summarize its operation, the Invention involves the use of collection buckets and a rotary brush powered by a motor, mounted to a covered frame with wheels, pivotal hitch and auxiliary hitch. The Invention is towed or pulled behind an ATV, tractor or other vehicle. A motor powers the rotary brush in a counterclockwise direction, such that the 3n brush lifts loose objects located on the ground and propels the objects such that they land in the collection buckets, or hit against the inner body of the lid and then fall into the collection buckets. Flaps are located in front of the rotary brush and on the lid to ensure that the lifted objects are directed towards the collection buckets. The collection buckets are removable, may be carried and are covered by a lid when placed in the frame to
3.5 prevent flying debris and waste. The lid covering the collection buckets may also be lii3ed and is fastened to the frame by a lid Latch. A lift assist cylinder enables the lid to be lifted and held in an upright position. A pivot selector enables the Invention to be towed directly behind the vehicle, to the left or to the right, and may be selected manually, electronically, or by an actuator.
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A vacuum suction device and storage trailer may be added at the rear of the Invention to complement the storage capacity of materials removed, and a cutting device may be inserted behind the rotary brush to enable a simultaneous removal and cutting function.
Gall Animal Waste and Debris Removal App~atus These and other objects and advantages of the Ynvention are apparent in the following description of the preferred embodiment of the Invention, which is not intended to limit in any way the scope or the claims of the Invention.
Description of the Invention The preferred embodiment of the Invention displays a preferred composition but is not intended to limit the scope of the Invention. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope and essential elements of the Invention.
The preferred embodiment of the Invention is an animal waste and debris removal apparatus comprised of frame, rear tires, pick-up brush, collection brush, hitch pivot selector, motor, lid, rubber lid latch with flap, Iifl assist cylinder, rear wheel bracket, stone guard, electric clutch, drive sheave, driven sheave, pick up brush shaft, pick up brush bearing, telescoping hitch, gearbox, auxiliary hitch, front tire, front wheel bracket, base frame, lid hinge, motor and front wheel mount, front wheel mount and flexible flap.
Another embodiment of the Invention is the preferred embodiment of the Invention described herein with the addition of a cutting means behind the rotary brush.
A fuzther embodiment of the Invention is the preferred embodiment of the Invention as described herein with the addition of a trailer, with storage, plowing, or seed/liquid dispensing means, attached to the auxiliary hitch.
A further embodiment of the Invention is the preferred embodiment of the Invention as described herein with the addition of a vacuum means near the collection buckets.
All components of the Invention may be comprised of any suitable component or material.
The descriptions here are meant to be exemplary and not limiting. It is to be understood that a reader skilled in the art will derive from this descriptive material the concepts of this Invention, and that there are a variety of other possible implementations; substitution of different specific components for those mentioned here will not be sufficient to differ from the Invention described where tlhe substituted components are functionally equivalent.
Brief Description of Drawings Figure One (1) illustrates is a top, side and rear view of an embodiment of the Invention.
__ Gall Animal Waste and Debris Removal Apparatus Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment Figure One (1) illustrates a top, side and rear viiew of an embodiment of the Invention, comprised ofrear tires 1, pick-up brush 2, collection brush 3, hitch pivot selector 4, motor 5, lid 6, rubber lid latch with flap 7, Lift assist cylinder 8, rear wheel bracket 9, stone guard 10, electric clutch 11, drive sheave 12, driven sheave 13, pick up brush shaft 14, pick up brush bearing I5, telescoping hitch I6, gearbox 17, auxiliary hitch I 8, front tire 19, front wheel bracket 20, base frame 21, lid hinge 22, motor and front wheel mount 23, front wheel mount 24, fleuble flap 25.
1n the foregoing Description, the Invention has been described in its preferred embodiments. However, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the broader scope and spirit of the Invention.
Accordingly, the present specifications and embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive.
A vacuum suction device and storage trailer may be added at the rear of the Invention to complement the storage capacity of materials removed, and a cutting device may be inserted behind the rotary brush to enable a simultaneous removal and cutting function.
Gall Animal Waste and Debris Removal App~atus These and other objects and advantages of the Ynvention are apparent in the following description of the preferred embodiment of the Invention, which is not intended to limit in any way the scope or the claims of the Invention.
Description of the Invention The preferred embodiment of the Invention displays a preferred composition but is not intended to limit the scope of the Invention. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope and essential elements of the Invention.
The preferred embodiment of the Invention is an animal waste and debris removal apparatus comprised of frame, rear tires, pick-up brush, collection brush, hitch pivot selector, motor, lid, rubber lid latch with flap, Iifl assist cylinder, rear wheel bracket, stone guard, electric clutch, drive sheave, driven sheave, pick up brush shaft, pick up brush bearing, telescoping hitch, gearbox, auxiliary hitch, front tire, front wheel bracket, base frame, lid hinge, motor and front wheel mount, front wheel mount and flexible flap.
Another embodiment of the Invention is the preferred embodiment of the Invention described herein with the addition of a cutting means behind the rotary brush.
A fuzther embodiment of the Invention is the preferred embodiment of the Invention as described herein with the addition of a trailer, with storage, plowing, or seed/liquid dispensing means, attached to the auxiliary hitch.
A further embodiment of the Invention is the preferred embodiment of the Invention as described herein with the addition of a vacuum means near the collection buckets.
All components of the Invention may be comprised of any suitable component or material.
The descriptions here are meant to be exemplary and not limiting. It is to be understood that a reader skilled in the art will derive from this descriptive material the concepts of this Invention, and that there are a variety of other possible implementations; substitution of different specific components for those mentioned here will not be sufficient to differ from the Invention described where tlhe substituted components are functionally equivalent.
Brief Description of Drawings Figure One (1) illustrates is a top, side and rear view of an embodiment of the Invention.
__ Gall Animal Waste and Debris Removal Apparatus Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment Figure One (1) illustrates a top, side and rear viiew of an embodiment of the Invention, comprised ofrear tires 1, pick-up brush 2, collection brush 3, hitch pivot selector 4, motor 5, lid 6, rubber lid latch with flap 7, Lift assist cylinder 8, rear wheel bracket 9, stone guard 10, electric clutch 11, drive sheave 12, driven sheave 13, pick up brush shaft 14, pick up brush bearing I5, telescoping hitch I6, gearbox 17, auxiliary hitch I 8, front tire 19, front wheel bracket 20, base frame 21, lid hinge 22, motor and front wheel mount 23, front wheel mount 24, fleuble flap 25.
1n the foregoing Description, the Invention has been described in its preferred embodiments. However, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the broader scope and spirit of the Invention.
Accordingly, the present specifications and embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive.
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US7500284B2 (en) | 2005-02-24 | 2009-03-10 | Pacific Omega Pack Enterprises Ltd. | Turf sweeper and debris removal machine |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US7500284B2 (en) | 2005-02-24 | 2009-03-10 | Pacific Omega Pack Enterprises Ltd. | Turf sweeper and debris removal machine |
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