초록 ▼

The present invention teaches a combined air/liquid separator and recovery tank for use on a hot water carpet extractor. The combined tank and separator are particularly suited for an upright style of carpet extractor and features easy removal for emptying the recovery tank at a site remote from the

The present invention teaches a combined air/liquid separator and recovery tank for use on a hot water carpet extractor. The combined tank and separator are particularly suited for an upright style of carpet extractor and features easy removal for emptying the recovery tank at a site remote from the extractor.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combination cleaning solution recovery tank and air-liquid separator for use in a carpet extractor, comprising:a tank;a lid engaging said tank;said lid including a top wall and a bottom wall connected by a circumferential outer wall to form a chamber therebetween and an

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combination cleaning solution recovery tank and air-liquid separator for use in a carpet extractor, comprising:a tank;a lid engaging said tank;said lid including a top wall and a bottom wall connected by a circumferential outer wall to form a chamber therebetween and an interior wall extending between said top wall and said bottom wall dividing said chamber into a first plenum and a second plenum;said first plenum having an inlet for receiving liquid-laden working air and an exit in fluid communication with said tank;said second plenum having an inlet in fluid communication with said tank and an exit for discharging working air from said second plenum; andsaid inlet to said first plenum being laterally offset from said exit of said first plenum and said inlet to said first plenum directing said liquid-laden working air toward said interior wall and said interior wall guiding said liquid-laden working air toward said exit from said first plenum.