Rechargeable industrial broom

Abstract

A rechargeable industrial broom is provided having a base unit having an overall width of approximately 24 inches. At the base are formed an intake orifice, and stationary bristles. The stationary bristles are attached to the broom by means of a 12 inch suction pipe and a swivel nozzle. The nozzle allows the broom to move at any angle. A bag, similar in design to the conventional vacuum bag, is connected to the back of the unit. The cloth bag snaps onto a discharge orifice, and debris captured by the broom eventually makes its way to this bag. At the bottom of the bag is a zipper for waste removal. The broom is powered by a 12-volt in-line motor. A rechargeable adapter can be incorporated directly into the interior of the broom.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A rechargeable industrial broom comprising: 
 a operating handle attached to a main body;    a main body containing a waste collection bag, said waste collection bag secured via an attachment chain, and exiting the bottom of the main body is a main suction tube, through which all vacuumed waste is routed;    an adjustable width nozzle positioned at an angular displacement from the operating handle of approximately 20 degrees in either direction from its vertical position; and    a plurality of brush bristles positioned along the lower edge of the nozzle.    
     
     
         2 . The rechargeable industrial broom of  claim 1 , wherein said main suction tube is connected to a swivel joint, said swivel joint allowing for the connection and subsequent movement along a linear axis of a nozzle.  
     
     
         3 . The rechargeable industrial broom of  claim 1 , wherein said waste collection bag is connected to a waste discharge tube via a connecting clamp, and wherein said attachment chain prevents excessive movement of the waste collection bag.  
     
     
         4 . The rechargeable industrial broom of  claim 1 , wherein said width adjustable nozzle comprises: 
 a first front wheel and a second front wheel for providing a bearing surface for the nozzle; and    a control cable located in front of the main suction tube and attaches to a first pivot point below the swivel joint, such that in its retracted state said first pivot point produces a tension effect in a first retractable arm and a second retractable arm, thus causing a second pivot point and an third pivot point, respectively, to travel in an inward path and causing said the nozzle to collapse in an accordian fashion.    
     
     
         5 . The rechargeable industrial broom of  claim 4 , wherein said nozzle is capable of collapsing to an overall width of twelve inches, and expance to an overall width of twenty four inches.