US20240230159A1 - Hot water pressure washer - Google Patents
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Abstract
A hot water pressure washer for delivering a high pressure stream of heated water. The hot water pressure washer includes an engine, a source of gas, a water heater, and a high pressure water pump. In one embodiment, the gas is one of liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, or propane. The water heater includes a gas input adapted to be coupled to an outlet of the source of gas and a water input adapted to be coupled to a source of water. The water heater includes a water heater inlet, adapted to receive gas from the source of gas, and a water heater outlet, adapted to provide a heated water to a spray wand. A high pressure water pump receives water from the water heater outlet and the water pump outlet provides the pressurized heated water to a spray wand.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. pat. application Ser. No. 63/437,231, having the title Hot Water Pressure Washer, filed Jan. 5, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention generally relates to a pressure washer, and more particularly to a hot water pressure washer having a water heater.
- Pressure washers deliver pressurized water through a hand-held wand to clean surfaces of dirt and debris. The pressure of the water is capable of cleaning hard to clean surfaces such as concrete and home sidings. Hot water pressure washers deliver hot water and provide additional cleaning benefits when compared to cold water pressure washers. Both cold water pressure washers and hot water pressure washers are supported on wheels to enable a user to move the washer from place to place while pressure washing. Hot water pressure washers typically require a heat source to generate hot water, which increases the cost of hot water pressure washers when compared to cold water pressure washers.
- Hot water pressure washers are typically configured as commercial pressure washers, due to the expense of delivering hot water from the pressure washer. In one known commercial pressure washer, a gasoline fuel tank powers a gasoline engine and a diesel fuel tank provides diesel fuel to power a water heater, also known as a burner, to heat the water to temperature. The water provided by the commercial power washer is often heated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Water flow in these type of power washers can be 3.5 gallons per minute or more. Because of the size and number of devices or components needed for the commercial hot water pressure washer, the commercial pressure washers are often considered to be too big, too bulky, and too expensive for home use.
- In one embodiment, there is provided a pressure washer for delivering a high pressure stream of heated water. The pressure washer includes a gas source, wherein the gas source includes an outlet to deliver a gas and an engine adapted to be connected to the outlet of the gas source. A water source connection is adapted to be operatively connected to a source of water. A water heater includes a gas input adapted to be coupled to the outlet of the gas source and a water input adapted to be coupled to the water source connection. The water heater includes a water heater outlet adapted to provide heated water. A high pressure water pump includes a water pump inlet adapted to be coupled to the water heater outlet, a pump actuator operatively connected to the output shaft of the engine, and a water pump outlet adapted to provide pressurized heated water.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes wherein the engine is one of a liquefied natural gas engine or a gasoline engine, wherein the output shaft of the engine is driven by one of the liquefied natural gas or the gasoline.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes a spray wand operatively connected to the water pump outlet, wherein the spray wand includes a hand operated valve having an on and off position, wherein the on position delivers a heated high pressure stream of water from the spay wand.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes wherein the engine is a duel fuel engine coupled to the outlet of the gas source.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes wherein the gas source is one of a liquefied natural gas or a gasoline.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes wherein the water heater is an on-demand water heater and includes a heat exchanger operatively connected to the water source connection and a gas burner directed toward the heat exchanger to heat water flowing through the heat exchanger.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes a gas control valve having an on and off position and operatively connected to the gas source and to the burner, and a water flow switch having an on and off position and operatively connected to the heat exchanger.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes a controller operatively connected to the gas control valve and to the water flow switch, wherein the controller actuates the gas control valve between the on and off positon and actuates the water flow switch between the on and off position.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes a pressure regulator operatively connected to the water pump outlet wherein the pressure regulator controls a pressure of the pressurized heated water.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer further includes a frame having wheels, wherein the frame supports the gas source, the engine, the water heater, the high pressure water pump, and the controller.
- In another embodiment, there is provided a method of delivering a high pressure stream of heated water from a high pressure washer. The method includes driving an output shaft of an engine; delivering a liquefied natural gas to a water heater to heat water; pressurizing the heated water with a high pressure water pump, wherein the high pressure water pump pressurizes the heated water in response to the driven output shaft of the engine; and delivering the pressurized heated water to a spray wand in response to actuation of a hand operated valve.
- In some embodiments, the method further includes wherein the engine is a dual fuel engine.
- In some embodiments, the method further includes wherein the engine is one of a liquefied natural gas engine or a gasoline engine.
- In some embodiments, the method further includes wherein the delivering the liquefied natural gas to the water heater includes delivering the liquefied natural gas from a portable propane tank.
- In some embodiments, the method further includes delivering the liquefied natural gas to the engine from the portable propane tank.
- In a further embodiment, there is provided a pressure washer for delivering a high pressure stream of water from a spray wand. The pressure washer includes a gas source, wherein the gas source includes a portable propane tank having an outlet to deliver a propane gas from the propane tank. An engine is coupled to the outlet of the gas source, wherein the gas engine includes an engine actuator driven by combustion of the propane gas. A water source connection is adapted to be operatively connected to a source of water. A water heater includes a gas input adapted to be coupled to the outlet of the gas source and a water input is adapted to be coupled to the water source, wherein the water heater includes a water heater outlet adapted to provide a heated water. A high pressure water pump includes a water pump inlet adapted to be coupled to the water heater outlet, a pump actuator operatively connected to the engine actuator, and a water pump outlet adapted to provide pressurized heated water. A frame includes a first shelf and a second shelf, wherein one of the propane tank and the gas engine is located on the first shelf, and the other of the propane tank and the gas engine is located on the second shelf.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer includes wherein the high pressure water heater is an on-demand water heater is located on one of the first shelf, the second shelf, or another shelf.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer includes a hood, wherein the hood is located on the frame and covers at least a portion of the propane tank and the gas engine.
- In some embodiments, the pressure washer includes wherein the propane tank includes a hand wheel for releasing the gas from the propane tank, and the hood includes an opening to provide access to the hand wheel.
- The pressure washer of
claim 16 wherein the engine is a duel fuel engine. - The above-mentioned aspects of the present invention and the manner of obtaining them will become more apparent and the invention itself will be better understood by reference to the following description of the implementations of the invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a front right perspective view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer; -
FIG. 2 is a front left perspective view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer; -
FIG. 4 is a front view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer; -
FIG. 5 is a back view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer; -
FIG. 6 is a front right perspective view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer without a housing; -
FIG. 7 is a front left perspective view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer without a housing; -
FIG. 8 is a side view of an on-demand hot water pressure washer without a housing; and -
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an on-demand hot water pressure washer. - For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the novel invention, reference will now be made to the implementations described herein and illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the novel invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated devices and methods, and such further applications of the principles
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FIG. 1 illustrates a front right perspective view whileFIG. 2 illustrates a front left perspective view of an on-demand hotwater pressure washer 10. In these views, left and right are identified from afront end 12 of thepressure washer 10 toward ahandle 14. Thehandle 14 is coupled to or is a part of astructural frame 16 as seen inFIG. 3 . Ahousing 18, also considered a decorative frame, covers thestructural frame 16, and covers various devices of thewasher 10 to substantially prevent damage to those devices as well as to protect a user from being exposed to moving parts or other parts that can be hot to the touch. Thehousing 18 includes atop panel 20 coupled to afirst side panel 22 andsecond side panel 24. Afront panel 25 is connected to thefirst side panel 22 to thesecond side panel 24. Thetop panel 20, thefirst side panel 22, thesecond side panel 24, and the front panel, in one embodiment, form part of a single unitary housing which is placed over the heater devices as a single unit. In other embodiments, thehousing 18 includes a plurality of separate parts coupled together. - As seen in
FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 , theframe 16 includes thehandle 14, afirst shelf 26, and asecond shelf 28, disposed below thefirst shelf 26. Each of thefirst shelf 26 and thesecond shelf 28 is supported by afirst upright structure 30 and asecond upright structure 32. Thesecond upright structure 32 is coupled to thehandle 16. Each of thefirst shelf 26 and thesecond shelf 28 extend between thefirst upright structure 30 and thesecond upright structure 32. Athird shelf 34 extends toward the front of thewasher 10 from thefirst upright structure 30 along the same plane as thesecond shelf 28. In other embodiments, thethird shelf 34 and thesecond shelf 28 are not on the same plane. In one embodiment, thesecond shelf 28 and thethird shelf 34 are a unitary structure. In another embodiment, thethird shelf 34 is a separate structure different than the second shelf. First andsecond legs 36 extend from one or both of thesecond shelf 28 or thefirst upright structure 30. First andsecond wheels 38 are coupled to theframe 16 byaxles 40. - The
power washer 10 includes anengine 50 that is supported by thebottom shelf 28. In one embodiment, theengine 50 is a liquefied natural gas engine that runs on a liquefied natural gas fuel. In one or more embodiments, theengine 50 runs on a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), more commonly known as propane, or a liquefied natural gas (LNG). Theengine 50 includes apull cord 51 to start theengine 50. In other embodiments, thepower washer 10 includes an electronic start system to start and to turn off theengine 50. Agas source 52, such as a propane gas tank, is located and supported by thefirst shelf 26. Thesource 52 is connected to theengine 50 to supply the gas, i.e. fuel, to theengine 50 as would be understood by one skilled in the art. - A
high pressure pump 54 is coupled to and driven by anengine shaft 55. In one embodiment, thepump 54 is located adjacent to the engine and is supported on thesecond shelf 28. Thehigh pressure pump 54 is coupled to a gas poweredwater heater 56 that is located on and supported by thethird shelf 34. In one embodiment, thewater heater 56 is a tankless water heater. A source of non-heated water is coupled to thewater heater 56 at awater inlet 58. In one embodiment, thewater heater 56 heats water on-demand in response to a demand for hot water made by a user of thepower washer 10. In one embodiment, adivider panel 60 is coupled to thefirst upright structure 30 to separate theheater 56 from both of theengine 50 and thegas source 52. In one or more embodiments,panel 60 includes one or more pieces. In other embodiments, thepanel 60 is absent or only separates theheater 56 from theengine 50 but not from thegas source 52 or vice versa. In another embodiment, theengine 50 is a gasoline powered engine and thegas source 52 is used to heat the water in the gas poweredwater heater 56. Theengine 50, in one or more embodiments, is an engine that may accept both a liquefied natural gas fuel, liquefied natural gas, as well as an engine that accepts gasoline as a fuel. Such engines are known as duel fuel capable. - As seen in
FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 , thetop panel 20 of thehousing 18 includes afirst cutout 62 which provides access to agas valve 64 of thegas source 52. By exposing thegas valve 64, the user has unobstructed access to thegas valve 64 to either turn off or turn on the gas supply to themotor 50. Thetop panel 20 further includes asecond cutout 66 located above avent 68 of theheater 56. In one embodiment, achimney 70 of thewater heater 56 is located at thevent 68 to direct exhaust gas from theheater 56. In other embodiments,tank 52 is located on a shelf in an upside down position to improve performance of the power washer during cold conditions. - The
first side panel 22 includes afirst tank cutout 72 to expose one side of thegas source 52. Thefirst side panel 22 further includes afirst pump cutout 74 to expose one side of thehigh pressure pump 54. Each of thecutouts source 52 and pump 54, respectively. Thesecond side panel 24 includes a second tank cutout 76 to expose another side of thegas source 52. Thesecond side panel 22 further includes asecond pump cutout 78 to expose another side of thehigh pressure pump 54. Each of thecutouts 76 and 78 provides ventilation to the exposed devices, thesource 52 and pump 54, respectively. Thehousing 18 is not limited to the disclosed configurations of the cutouts, however, and other cutouts are contemplated. - The
front panel 25 is generally open and includes across-piece 80 which covers a small portion of a front side of theheater 56. Thecross-piece 80 acts as a holding slat to retain thewater heater 56 on thethird shelf 34. In some embodiments, thecross piece 80 is not the only mechanism to hold theheater 56 in place and other mechanisms, such as connectors or brackets, are used. For instance, atop portion 82 of thefront side 25 provides retaining support. The area beneath the cross piece is open and exposes a number ofcontrols 57 accessible by a user to control operation of thewasher 10. The controls, include but are not limited to, an ON/OFF button, and a temperature control knob to raise or lower the water temperature. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of theheated power washer 10. In this view thefront panel 25 illustrated. Thecross piece 80 extends away from top areas of both thefirst side panel 22 andsecond side panel 24 in a V-shape to expose most of the front portion of theheater 56 to provide access to a lower portion of the front of theheater 56 where the user controls 57 are located. In other embodiments, thefront panel 25 includes different sizes and shapes of cutouts to expose the front portion of theheater 56 where user controls are located in other models of heaters. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a rear view of theheated power washer 10. Arear panel 84 is coupled to theupright structure 32 and provides a barrier between the user and both of thegas supply 52 and thehigh pressure pump 54. In this view, atop back panel 86 of thehousing 18 is shown which provides a barrier between a top portion of thegas supply 52 and the user. Theupright structure 32 includes first andsecond tubes 90 to which thehandle 14 is detachably coupled. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a front right perspective view of the hot-water pressure washer 10 without thehousing 18 whileFIG. 7 illustrates a front left perspective view of the hotwater pressure washer 10 also without thehousing 18.FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of the hotwater pressure washer 10 without thehousing 18. In these figures, it can be seen that thefirst shelf 26 extends from thefirst upright structure 30 but does not extend to thesecond upright structure 32. In these embodiments, a physical connection between thefirst shelf 26 and thefirst upright structure 30 includes a sufficient rigidity for support a weight of thegas source 52. In one embodiment, the physical connection is made by welding. Other embodiments include connectors and/or brackets to couple thefirst shelf 26 to thefirst upright structure 30. In other embodiments, thefirst shelf 26 is coupled to both thefirst upright structure 30 and thesecond upright structure 32. Apressure gauge 92 is coupled to thehigh pressure pump 54 to identify a water pressure value being delivered by thepressure washer 10. -
FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic diagram of the hotwater pressure washer 10. Theengine 50 is operatively connected to and receives fuel from thetank 52. A twostage pressure regulator 100 is coupled to thefuel source 52 and to a T-connector 102 that divides the fuel being delivered from thetank 52 into afirst fuel line 104 and into asecond fuel line 106. A fuel pressure provided by thetank 52 and shown by thepressure gauge 92 is reduced by the two stage pressure regulator prior to theconnector 102. The fuel flows through thefirst fuel line 104 to asolenoid control valve 108, the actuation of which is controlled by aheater control 110. Atemperature selector 109 is operatively connected to theheater control 110 and sets a value of water temperature. In one embodiment, the water temperature is set to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Other values of water temperature are contemplated. - The fuel flowing through the
second fuel line 106 is regulated by ademand flow regulator 111. Once theengine 50 is started, thedemand flow regulator 111 provides fuel to anadjustable carburetor 112 having a throttle to adjust fuel flow to theengine 50 as determined by a user. Ambient air is provided as determined by the throttle to adjust an air/fuel mixture for starting and running theengine 50. The twostage pressure regulator 100 is located in close proximity to theengine 50 and heat generated by theengine 50 is used to heat theregulator 100 to improve performance. - The
high pressure pump 54, driven by theengine 50, provides heated pressurized water through apressure regulator 114 to aspray wand 116 coupled to thepump 54 with aflexible hose 118. Apressure relief valve 120, connected between thepressure regulator 114 and thehose 118, provides pressure relief in the event water pressure exceeds a predetermined value. Thespray wand 116 includes a hand operatedvalve 122 which, when actuated, starts the flow of hot water delivered by thehigh pressure pump 54. In one embodiment, the flow of water is set at 2.5 gallons per minute. Other values of water flow are contemplated. - The
water heater 56 heats water upon demand, that is, when the hand operatedvalve 122 is actuated. Upon actuation of the hand operatedvalve 122, a flow of water is started and moves through aheat exchanger 126, which is part of thewater heater 56. At substantially the same time, the flow is recognized by awater flow switch 124 which includes a sensor that transmits a signal to theheater control 110. Once the flow of water is identified by theheater control 110, a solenoid control signal is transmitted from theheater control 110 to thesolenoid control valve 108 which turns on aburner 130. - In one or more embodiments, the type of fuel stored in the
gas source 52 is delivered to both theengine 50 for its operation and is delivered to theburner 130 for its operation. For instance as illustrated inFIG. 9 , natural gas provided by thegas source 52 is delivered to both theengine 50 and to theburner 108. - The gas, which may be either liquefied natural gas or gasoline, flowing through the
burner 130 generates a flame directed to theheat exchanger 126, which in turn heats the water flowing therethrough. The water temperature rises until it reaches a predetermined value as identified by anoutlet temperature sensor 132. Once the water reaches or exceeds the predetermined temperature, theoutlet temperature sensor 132 transmits a temperature signal to indicate the occurrence of an excess temperature to theheater control 110. Upon receipt, theheater control 110 closes thesolenoid control valve 108 to stop the flow of fuel to theburner 130. If however, theoutlet temperature sensor 132 identifies that the water temperature falls below the predetermined temperature, theheater control 110 opens thesolenoid control valve 108 to start theburner 130. If either the pressure or the temperature of the heater water moving from theheat exchanger 126 to thehigh pressure pump 54 is too great, thevalve 134 closes and prevents the water from being moved to thehigh pressure pump 54. - While exemplary implementations incorporating the principles of the present disclosure have been described hereinabove, the present disclosure is not limited to the described implementations. Instead, this application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this disclosure pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.
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1. A pressure washer for delivering a high pressure stream of heated water comprising:
a gas source, wherein the gas source includes an outlet to deliver a gas;
an engine adapted to be connected to the outlet of the gas source, wherein the engine includes an output shaft;
a water source connection adapted to be operatively connected to a source of water;
a water heater including a gas input adapted to be coupled to the outlet of the gas source and a water input adapted to be coupled to the water source connection, the water heater including a water heater outlet adapted to provide a heated water; and
a high pressure water pump including a water pump inlet adapted to be coupled to the water heater outlet, a pump actuator operatively connected to the output shaft of the engine, and a water pump outlet adapted to provide pressurized heated water.
2. The pressure washer of claim 1 wherein the engine is one of a liquefied natural gas engine or a gasoline engine, wherein the output shaft of the engine is driven by one of the liquefied natural gas or the gasoline.
3. The pressure washer of claim 1 further comprising a spray wand operatively connected to the water pump outlet, the spray wand including a hand operated valve having an on and off position, wherein the on position delivers a heated high pressure stream of water from the spay wand.
4. The pressure washer of claim 1 wherein the engine is a duel fuel engine coupled to the outlet of the gas source.
5. The pressure washer of claim 4 wherein the gas source is one of a liquefied natural gas or a gasoline.
6. The pressure washer of claim 5 wherein the water heater is an on-demand water heater and includes a heat exchanger operatively connected to the water source connection, and a gas burner directed toward the heat exchanger to heat water flowing through the heat exchanger.
7. The pressure washer of claim 6 further comprising a gas control valve having an on and off position and operatively connected to the gas source and to the burner, and a water flow switch having an on and off position and operatively connected to the heat exchanger.
8. The pressure washer of claim 7 further comprising a controller operatively connected to the gas control valve and to the water flow switch, wherein the controller actuates the gas control valve between the on and off positon and actuates the water flow switch between the on and off position.
9. The pressure washer of claim 8 further comprising a pressure regulator operatively connected to the water pump outlet wherein the pressure regulator controls a pressure of the pressurized heated water.
10. The pressure washer of claim 9 further comprising a frame having wheels, wherein the frame supports the gas source, the engine, the water heater, the high pressure water pump, and the controller.
11. A method of delivering a high pressure stream of heated water from a high pressure washer, the method comprising:
driving an output shaft of an engine with a gas;
delivering the gas to a water heater to heat water;
pressurizing the heated water with a high pressure water pump, wherein the high pressure water pump pressurizes the heated water in response to the driving the output shaft of the engine; and
delivering the pressurized heated water to a spray wand in response to actuation of a hand operated valve.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein the engine is a duel fuel engine.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein the engine is one of a liquefied natural gas engine or a gasoline engine.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein the delivering the liquefied natural gas to the water heater includes delivering the liquefied natural gas from a portable propane tank.
15. The method of claim 14 further comprising delivering the liquefied natural gas to the engine from the portable propane tank.
16. A pressure washer for delivering a high pressure stream of water from a spray wand comprising:
a gas source, wherein the gas source includes a portable propane tank having an outlet to deliver a propane gas from the propane tank;
a gas engine coupled to the outlet of the gas source, wherein the gas engine includes an engine actuator driven by combustion of the propane gas;
a water source connection adapted to be operatively connected to a source of water;
a water heater including a gas input adapted to be coupled to the outlet of the gas source and a water input adapted to be coupled to the water source, the water heater including a water heater outlet adapted to provide a heated water;
a high pressure water pump including a water pump inlet adapted to be coupled to the water heater outlet, a pump actuator operatively connected to the engine actuator, and a water pump outlet adapted to provide pressurized heated water; and
a frame including a first shelf and an second shelf, wherein one of the propane tank and the gas engine is located on the first shelf, and the other of the propane tank and the gas engine is located on the second shelf.
17. The pressure washer of claim 16 wherein the high pressure water heater is an on-demand water heater and is located on one of the first shelf, the second shelf, or another shelf.
18. The pressure washer of claim 17 further comprising a hood, wherein the hood is located on the frame and covers at least a portion of the propane tank and the gas engine.
19. The pressure washer of claim 18 wherein the propane tank includes a hand wheel for releasing the gas from the propane tank, and the hood includes an opening to provide access to the hand wheel.
20. The pressure washer of claim 16 wherein the engine is a duel fuel engine.
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