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WO2019086596A1
WO2019086596A1 PCT/EP2018/079986 EP2018079986W WO2019086596A1 WO 2019086596 A1 WO2019086596 A1 WO 2019086596A1 EP 2018079986 W EP2018079986 W EP 2018079986W WO 2019086596 A1 WO2019086596 A1 WO 2019086596A1
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Felix FRIEDEL
Markus Deimling
Ludwig Artner
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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
    • E01H1/05—Brushing apparatus, e.g. with auxiliary instruments for mechanically loosening dirt with driven brushes
    • E01H1/053—Brushing apparatus, e.g. with auxiliary instruments for mechanically loosening dirt with driven brushes having vertical axes
    • 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
    • E01H1/0836—Apparatus dislodging all of the dirt by suction ; Suction nozzles
    • E01H1/0845—Apparatus dislodging all of the dirt by suction ; Suction nozzles with mechanical loosening or feeding instruments for the dirt to be sucked- up, e.g. brushes, scrapers
    • 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
    • E01H1/10—Hydraulically loosening or dislodging undesirable matter; Raking or scraping apparatus ; Removing liquids or semi-liquids e.g., absorbing water, sliding-off mud
    • E01H1/101—Hydraulic loosening or dislodging, combined or not with mechanical loosening or dislodging, e.g. road washing machines with brushes or wipers
    • E01H1/103—Hydraulic loosening or dislodging, combined or not with mechanical loosening or dislodging, e.g. road washing machines with brushes or wipers in which the soiled loosening or washing liquid is removed, e.g. by suction

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  • the invention relates to artificial turf, in particular to the cleaning and maintenance of artificial turf
  • Artificial turf also known as artificial grass or synthetic turf, is a surface that is made up of fibers which is used to replace grass.
  • the structure of the artificial turf is designed such that the artificial turf has an appearance which resembles grass.
  • artificial turf is used as a surface for sports such as soccer, American football, rugby, tennis, golf, for playing fields, or exercise fields.
  • artificial turf is frequently used for landscaping applications.
  • Artificial turf may be manufactured using techniques for manufacturing carpets. For example artificial turf fibers which have the appearance of grass blades may be tufted or attached to a backing. Often times artificial turf infill is placed between the artificial turf fibers. Artificial turf infill is a granular material that covers the bottom portion of the artificial turf fibers. The use of artificial turf infill may have a number of advantages. For example, artificial turf infill may help the artificial turf fibers stand up straight. Artificial turf infill may also absorb impact from walking or running and provide an experience similar to being on real turf. The artificial turf infill may also help to keep the artificial turf carpet flat and in place by weighting it down.
  • Artificial turf may also be used without artificial turf infill. Artificial turf turf carpets used without infill may be referred to as unfilled artificial turf.
  • unfilled artificial turf is for field hockey.
  • the field or pitch is flooded or filled with water using a sprinkler system. Drains may be used to drain the water from the unfilled artificial turf when the field is not in use. When the field is in use, the drains may also be used to control the amount of water in the field and prevent or reduce the formation of puddles.
  • an algae killer as a prophylaxis is described as adding a dosage system that continually adds the algae killer to the sprinkler system.
  • the recommended dosage can be dispensed from a motorized high pressure sprayer.
  • the invention provides for a method, a turf system, and a turf cleaner in the independent claims. Embodiments are given in the dependent claims.
  • Embodiments may provide a way to reduce or eliminate the usage of algae killers when maintaining an artificial turf.
  • Embodiments may use an artificial turf cleaner that that applies a detergent mixture to the artificial turf at the same time as the artificial turf cleaner is mechanically brushing the artificial turf surface. After the artificial turf surface has been brushed the artificial turf cleaner vacuums the detergent mixture from the artificial turf removing at least a portion of the algae. Using such an artificial turf cleaner during regular maintenance of the artificial turf may have the advantage that algae can be controlled without the use of algae killers.
  • a detergent mixture as used here encompasses a mixture comprising a detergent and water.
  • Detergents which are environmentally friendly can be chosen. In any case, because the detergent mixture is immediately vacuumed from the artificial turf very little of the detergent is released into the environment.
  • further methods may be used to reduce the environmental impact. For example as the detergent mixture and removed algae is vacuumed up it can be filtered and then immediately reused to further clean algae from the artificial turf.
  • the invention provides for a method of cleaning algae from an artificial turf surface using an artificial turf cleaner configured for being propelled in a motion direction.
  • the artificial turf cleaner could take different forms in different examples.
  • the artificial turf cleaner could be implemented as a push cart, a trailer, attached to a vehicle, or a component of a vehicle.
  • An artificial turf as used herein encompasses a synthetic turf that encompasses an artificial turf carpet.
  • the artificial turf may comprise some form of backing into which artificial turf fibers have been tufted.
  • the artificial turf may be an unfilled artificial turf. It is understood herein that references to "artificial turf' may also be interpreted as referring to "unfilled artificial turf.”
  • the method comprises propelling the artificial turf cleaner across the artificial turf in the motion direction.
  • the method comprises applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf using the artificial turf cleaner.
  • the applying of the detergent mixture is performed as the artificial turf cleaner is propelled in the motion direction across the artificial turf.
  • the artificial turf is at least partially covered with algae.
  • the method further comprises mechanically brushing the artificial turf and the detergent mixture with the artificial turf cleaner to at least partially remove the algae.
  • the mechanical brushing is performed as the artificial turf cleaner is propelled in the motion direction across the artificial turf.
  • the method further comprises vacuuming the detergent mixture from the artificial turf using the artificial turf cleaner.
  • the the vacuuming of the detergent is performed as the artificial turf cleaner is propelled in the motion direction across the artificial turf.
  • the portion of the algae that was mechanically removed from the artificial turf may also be vacuumed up or at least partially vacuumed up. This embodiment may be beneficial because it may eliminate the need to spray or apply algae killer to the artificial turf.
  • the above method and artificial turf cleaner described here refer to the removal and cleaning of algae from an artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner may also remove other materials from the artificial turf such as, but not limited to: lichen, mold, bacteria, moss, a biofilm, adherent deposits, and combinations thereof.
  • Adherent deposits may include any material or staining material which adheres to or is stuck to the artificial turf.
  • the artificial turf is a field hockey field. It is understood that references to hockey field and field hockey field herein are equivalent. This embodiment may be beneficial because when artificial turf is used for field hockey it is typically sprayed or flooded with water to enable the puck in field hockey to travel across the surface and obtain the proper playing field characteristics. This may have the disadvantage that because the artificial turf is often kept wet an algae can invade artificial turf fibers of the field hockey field.
  • the artificial turf comprises artificial turf fibers tufted into an artificial turf backing.
  • the artificial turf comprises the feature of the artificial turf fiber forming a pile with a height between 10 mm and 14 mm high above the artificial turf backing.
  • the pile has a height preferably between 1 1 and 13 mm high.
  • the artificial turf comprises the feature of the artificial turf pile being tufted in rows.
  • the rows have a spacing between 0.44 cm and 0.50 cm.
  • the artificial turf comprises the feature of the rows having between 40 and 45 tufts of artificial turf fiber per 10 cm. In another embodiment, the artificial turf comprises the feature of each of the tufts of the artificial turf fiber comprising between 180 and 250 artificial turf fibers.
  • the artificial turf comprises the feature of the pile comprising at least 500,000 artificial turf fibers per square meter.
  • the above features of the artificial turf describe features which are typical for field hockey fields. They are on the average having much higher density of artificial turf fibers than are used for other sports such as soccer or football.
  • the use of these higher number of artificial turf fibers per square meter may provide a space where moisture is more easily retained and algae growths more easily form. Embodiments of the invention may therefore provide for a means to maintain an artificial turf with a reduced amount of algae growth.
  • the method is repeated daily. In another embodiment, the method is repeated once or twice a week.
  • the artificial turf cleaner comprises a reservoir configured for storing the detergent mixture.
  • the reservoir is at least partially filled with the detergent mixture.
  • the method further comprises at least one rotatable brush configured for brushing the artificial turf surface by rotating.
  • the term "rotatable" is used to indicated that the brushes are configured for rotating when the artificial turf cleaner is operated.
  • Each of the at least one rotatable brush is configured for receiving the detergent mixture from the reservoir and applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises a vacuum system configured for removing the detergent mixture from the artificial turf surface.
  • the vacuum system is mounted behind the multiple rotatable brushes in the motion direction. Having the rotatable brush receive the detergent mixture may provide for reduced waste of the detergent and enable a larger fraction of it to be vacuumed up after the mechanical brushing .
  • each of the at least one rotatable brush is configures for receiving the detergent mixture from the reservoir and applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf using at least one pressure nozzle.
  • each rotatable brush may have one or more pressure nozzles mounted on it so that as the brush rotates the pressure nozzle rotates also. This may cause a high pressure stream of detergent mixture to move in a circular fashion over the surface of the artificial turf. This may assist the mechanical brushing in removing the algae.
  • the at least one rotatable brush could rotate such that is rotates parallel to a horizontal plane when the artificial turf cleaner is in an operating position.
  • the one or more high pressure nozzles could be aimed at the horizontal plane.
  • the stream of detergent mixture would follow a circular trajectory on the artificial turf and would assist in the removal of algae.
  • a further advantage of this arrangement is that the number of high pressure nozzles may be reduced in comparison to the use of a spray bar in front of the at least one rotatable brush. If a spray bar is used, a larger number of pressure nozzles may be needed to completely spray the artificial turf ahead of the at least one rotatable brush. This could result in the need for more and/or stronger compressor to provide pressure for the pressure nozzles.
  • a pressure nozzle attached to a rotatable brush moves and is able to clean (or assist in cleaning) a larger area.
  • the at least one pressure nozzle is configured for applying the detergent mixture using a pressure between 30 and 350 bar.
  • the pressure is between 80 and 300 bar. In yet other embodiments, the pressure is between 100 and 250 bar. In another embodiment, the artificial turf is an unfilled artificial turf.
  • the invention provides for a turf system which comprises an artificial turf.
  • the turf system further comprises an artificial turf cleaner for cleaning algae from the artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner is configured for being propelled in a motion direction when cleaning the artificial turf.
  • the artificial turf cleaner comprises a reservoir configured for storing a detergent mixture.
  • the artificial turf cleaner is configured for applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises at least one rotatable brushes configured for brushing the artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises a vacuum system configured for removing the detergent mixture and at least some of the algae from the artificial turf.
  • the vacuum system is mounted behind the multiple rotatable brushes in the motion direction.
  • the at least one rotatable brush comprises multiple rotatable brushes. Adjacent brushes of the multiple rotatable brushes rotate in opposite directions. This may result in reduced vibrations being generated in the artificial turf cleaner.
  • each rotatable brush is configured for receiving the detergent mixture from the reservoir and applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf surface.
  • each rotatable brush may comprise one or more nozzles mounted to it for dispensing the detergent mixture.
  • the one or more nozzles are pressure nozzles.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises an applicator mounted in front of the at least one rotatable brush in the motion direction for applying the detergent mixture form the reservoir to the artificial turf.
  • the applicator may be a spray bar with multiple nozzles.
  • the multiple nozzles of the spray bar may be pressure nozzles.
  • the artificial turf surface is a field hockey field.
  • the field is an artificial turf field for soccer, rugby, American football, or multi-sports field.
  • the field is a 4 th generation artificial turf field for soccer, rugby, American Football or multi-sports field.
  • the artificial turf surface is used as leisure and landscaping surface.
  • the turf cleaner is configured for being pulled behind a vehicle.
  • the turf cleaner could be implemented as a trailer.
  • the turf cleaner is integrated into a vehicle.
  • the turf cleaner may be an attachment which can be attached to or integrated into a vehicle.
  • a concrete example would be an attachment that is connected to a tractor or the front of a truck.
  • the vehicle is an autonomous vehicle.
  • the vehicle may be able to drive or follow a path on the artificial turf to automatically clean and remove the algae from the artificial turf.
  • the autonomous vehicle comprises a positioning system for determining a current location. The autonomous vehicle is configured for
  • the turf system further comprises a detergent mixture tower and a spigot arm.
  • the detergent mixture tower is filled with the detergent mixture.
  • the reservoir is configured for receiving the spigot arm before filling the reservoir.
  • the artificial turf comprises a sprinkler system for flooding or watering the artificial turf.
  • the artificial turf further comprises at least one drain for draining the water from the artificial turf.
  • the at least one drain may be controllable so that the at least one drain can be closed to enable flooding of the artificial turf.
  • the drain may also be controllable so that the at least on drain can be opened to drain water from the artificial turf.
  • the invention provides for an artificial turf cleaner for cleaning an artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner is configured for being held in a motion direction when cleaning the artificial turf.
  • the artificial turf cleaner comprises a reservoir configured for storing a detergent mixture.
  • the detergent mixture comprises water and a detergent.
  • the artificial turf cleaner is configured for applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises at least one rotatable brush configured for brushing the artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises a vacuum system configured for removing the detergent mixture form the artificial turf surface.
  • the vacuum system is mounted behind the at least one rotatable brush in the motion direction.
  • the at least one rotatable brush is multiple rotatable brushes.
  • adjacent brushes of the multiple rotatable brushes rotate in opposite directions. This may reduced vibrations in the artificial turf cleaner.
  • each of the multiple brushes has a center of rotation.
  • each of the at least one brushes comprises two extensions extending in opposite directions from the center of rotation.
  • Each of the two extensions comprises a brushing surface with bristles.
  • each of the at least one brushes comprises at least two extensions extending from the center of rotation. At least one of the at least two extensions comprises a brushing surface with bristles.
  • the at least two extensions could for example be two extensions and form a bar like structure that rotates. In another example there could be four extensions that form a cross like structure.
  • a pressure nozzle for dispensing the detergent mixture is mounted at least one of the at least two extensions. In some examples there is a pressure nozzle mounted on each of the at least two extensions distal to the brushing surface.
  • the at least one brush are configured for rotating
  • the at least one rotatable brush is configured to rotate parallel to a horizontal plane when the artificial turf cleaner is in an operating position.
  • each of the at least one rotatable brush is configured for receiving the detergent mixture from the reservoir and applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf surface.
  • the detergent mixture could be dispensed within the brush or adjacent to the brush.
  • each center of rotation lies along a line perpendicular to the motion direction.
  • at least one of the at least two extensions comprises at least one nozzle configured for spraying the detergent mixture onto the artificial turf surface. This embodiment may be beneficial because the detergent mixture is only applied where the at least one rotatable brush is actively cleaning the artificial turf surface.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises a spray bar with additional pressure nozzles.
  • the spray bar is mounted in front of the at least one rotatable brush in the motion direction.
  • the pressure nozzles are used to pressure clean the artificial turf initially. Then the brushes and the pressure nozzles on the brushes clean the artificial turf additionally.
  • the vacuum system comprises a filter for filtering the vacuum detergent mixture before returning the vacuumed detergent mixture into the reservoir. This may be beneficial because it may help prevent the debris, artificial turf infill or other material from damaging the artificial turf cleaner.
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises a magnetic materials removal component for removing magnetic materials from the artificial turf surface.
  • a magnetic materials removal component for removing magnetic materials from the artificial turf surface.
  • a high power magnet may be used for picking up and removing magnetic materials from the artificial turf surface.
  • Fig. 1 shows a flow chart which illustrates a method of removing algae from artificial turf
  • Fig. 2 illustrates an example of an artificial turf cleaner
  • Fig. 3 shows a cross sectional view of the artificial turf cleaner of Fig. 2;
  • Fig. 4 shows a cross sectional view of an alternative artificial turf cleaner
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a further example of an artificial turf cleaner
  • Fig. 6 shows a cross sectional view of the artificial turf cleaner of Fig. 5;
  • Fig. 7 illustrates an example of a turf system
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a further example of a turf system
  • Fig. 9 illustrates a further example of an turf system
  • Fig. 10 illustrates a further example of an turf system
  • Fig. 1 1 illustrates a further example of an turf system
  • Fig. 12 illustrates an example of a rotatable brush. Detailed description
  • Fig. 1 shows a flowchart which illustrates a method of cleaning algae from an artificial turf.
  • an artificial turf cleaner is propelled across the artificial turf.
  • a detergent mixture is applied to the artificial turf using the artificial turf cleaner.
  • Step 102 is performed at the same time as step 100.
  • Steps 102 and 102 and 104 may be performed at the same time.
  • step 104 the artificial turf is brushed mechanically along with the detergent mixture to at least partially remove the algae.
  • Step 104 is performed at the same time as step 100.
  • Figs. 2 and 3 shows a top view 202 and a side view 206 of a turf cleaner 200. There is a section line 204. The side view 206 of the turf cleaner 200 is shown along the section line 204.
  • the turf cleaner 200 is illustrated without motors for the brushes or without wheels. It is understood that the turf cleaner 200 could be incorporated into a number of different types of vehicles or trailers or push carts.
  • the turf cleaner comprises three rotatable brushes 208. Each of the rotatable brushes has a center of rotation 210. It can be seen that each of the rotatable brushes 208 is moving in a rotational direction 212.
  • Each of the rotatable brushes 208 comprises two extensions 214 that form a bar-like structure.
  • the rotatable brushes 208 may comprise more than two extensions. For example there may be for extensions that form a cross like structure.
  • each extension is a bristle 216 and a nozzle 218. Having the nozzle 218 at the end of each extension 220 has the benefit that it reduces the number of nozzles that are necessary. Because the rotatable brushes 208 rotate the nozzle 218 is rotated over the entire surface of the artificial turf that is brushed. In some examples the detergent mixture is pressurized and sprayed at approximately a pressure of 200 bar. For example a pressure of 100 to 250 bar may be typically used. The reduction in the number of nozzles 218 reduces the size of the pump necessary to maintain this pressure. Having the nozzle 218 adjacent to or within a bristle may be beneficial because it may reduce the amount of detergent mixture needed to clean the artificial turf.
  • the turf cleaner 200 is configured for moving in a motion direction 222 when in the operating position. It can be seen that there is a vacuum system 224 located behind the rotatable brushes 208 in the motion direction 222. After the detergent mixture has been sprayed and brushed the vacuum system 224 removes any algae and possibly adherent deposits that have been removed and also detergent mixture.
  • the detergent mixture may for example be stored in a reservoir 228.
  • the reservoir 228 is shown as being partially filled with the detergent mixture 230.
  • the vacuum system 224 runs recovered detergent mixture 230 through a filter 226 and then returns the used detergent mixture back into the reservoir 228. This may be beneficial because it may reduce how often the reservoir 228 needs to be refilled.
  • Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view 206 of a turf cleaner 400.
  • the turf cleaner 400 illustrated in Fig. 4 is similar to the turf cleaner 200 illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3.
  • the waste tank 402 is shown as being filled with waste fluid 404.
  • the magnetic material removal component 460 may be incorporated into the other examples as well.
  • Figs. 5 and 6 show a top 202 and a side view 206 of an alternate artificial turf cleaner 500.
  • the examples shown in Figs. 5 and 6 are similar to the examples shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 4 except instead of having nozzles 1 18 at the tips of the extensions 120 there is instead a spray bar 502.
  • the spray bar 502 is shown as being connected to the reservoir 128.
  • the filter 226 may be an optional component in Figs. 4, 5, and 6.
  • Figs. 5 and 6 may be combined with the features of the embodiments shows in Figs. 2 and 3.
  • Figs 2 and 3 shows the nozzles 218 being mounted on the extensions 220.
  • Figs. 5 and 6 shows the nozzles 218 being mounted on the spray bar 502.
  • a combination could have the spray bar 502 with nozzles 218 as well as nozzles 218 on the extensions 220. This could improve the cleaning ability of the artificial turf cleaner.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates an example of a turf system 700.
  • the turf system 700 comprises an artificial turf 702 and a vehicle 704 pulling a trailer 706.
  • the artificial turf cleaner 100 is integrated into the trailer 706.
  • the other artificial turf cleaners illustrated in the other Figs could also be integrated into the trailer 706. The same is true for Figs. 7, 8, 9, 10 and 1 1 .
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a further example of a turf system 800.
  • the turf cleaner 100 is either integrated into or attached directly to the vehicle 704.
  • Fig. 9 shows a further example of the turf system 800.
  • the vehicle 704 of Fig. 8 has been modified and turned into an autonomous vehicle 704'.
  • the autonomous vehicle 704' now comprises a positioning system 900 and a controller 902.
  • the positioning system 900 could for example be a GPS system or other radio location system for determining the location of the autonomous vehicle 704'.
  • the controller 902 may then use the current location of the autonomous vehicle 704 and a map of the artificial turf surface 702 to automatically guide the autonomous vehicle 704' to clean the artificial turf 702.
  • Fig. 10 shows a further view of the turf system 800.
  • the turf system further comprises a detergent mixture tower 1000 which comprises a spigot arm 1002.
  • the spigot arm 1002 can be placed in a retracted position 1004 or a filling position 1006.
  • the detergent mixture tower 1000 is able to automatically dispense detergent mixture 130 to the reservoir 128 of the autonomous vehicle 704'. This may enable the fully automated cleaning of the artificial turf 702.
  • Fig. 1 1 shows a further view of the turf system 800. This shows a top view where the artificial turf 702 is a field hockey field 1 100.
  • the autonomous vehicle 704' is able to automatically clean the field hockey field 1 100.
  • the autonomous vehicle 704 has the positioning determining system 900.
  • the positioning determining system 900 is a GPS system.
  • the hockey field 1 100 comprises a transmitter 1 102 that provides a locator signal to the positioning system 900.
  • the artificial turf 702 of Fig. 1 1 is shown as optionally having sprinklers 1 104 at its edges for wetting or flooding the artificial turf.
  • the sprinklers could alternatively be located within the playing surface.
  • the artificial turf 702 may also optionally comprise one or more drains 1 106 for draining the artificial turf 702 from water.
  • the drain 1 106 could for example be connected to a drainage system beneath the artificial turf 702.
  • the drain 1 106 could, for example, be switchable so that the drain can be closed to allow the artificial turf to flood with water or to be opened to allow a flooded artificial turf to drain.
  • Fig. 12 illustrates an alternative rotatable brush 208 that could be used in any of Figs. 2 through 6.
  • the rotatable brush 208 shown in Fig. 12 there are four extensions 214 that form a cross-like structure.
  • the arrangement of the nozzles 218 and bristles 216 is equivalent to that which is shown in Figs. 3 and 6.
  • the bristles need not be located on every extension. They could be present on one or more extension.
  • the nozzles 218 may also be located in alternative positions 218' and 218".
  • the nozzle can be located within the structure of the bristle 216 as is shown by position 218'. In Fig. 12 the nozzle 218 is distal to the bristle 216. However, the position of the bristle and the nozzle can be swapped so that the bristle is distal to the nozzle 218".
  • nozzles 218, 218', 218" and bristles 216 may be different on different extensions 214.
  • One extension may possible only have a bristle 216.
  • Another extension may possibly only have one or more nozzles 218, 218', and/or 218".
  • Another extension may have a bristle 216 and then one or more nozzles at positions 218, 218', and/or 218".
  • a feature comprising a method of cleaning algae from an artificial turf (702) using an artificial turf cleaner (200, 400, 500) configured for being propelled in a motion direction (222) when cleaning the artificial turf, wherein the artificial turf is at least partially covered with the algae, wherein the method comprises propelling (100) the artificial turf cleaner in the motion direction across the artificial turf while the artificial turf cleaner performs:
  • the artificial turf fiber forms a pile with a height between 10 mm and 14 mm high above the artificial turf backing, preferably between 1 1 mm and 13 mm high;
  • the artificial turf pile is tufted in rows, wherein the rows have a spacing between 0.44 cm and 0.50 cm;
  • the rows have between 40 and 45 tufts of artificial turf fiber per 10 cm;
  • each of the tufts of artificial turf fiber comprise between 180 and 250 artificial turf fibers
  • the pile comprises greater than 500000 artificial turf fibers per square meter
  • a reservoir (228) configured for storing the detergent mixture
  • the reservoir is at least partially filled with the detergent mixture, wherein the artificial turf cleaner is configured for applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf; - at least one rotatable brush (208) configured for brushing the artificial turf; and
  • a vacuum system (224) configured for removing the detergent mixture from the artificial turf, wherein the vacuum system is mounted behind the at least one rotatable brush in the motion direction.
  • a feature comprising a turf system (700, 800) comprising:
  • an artificial turf cleaner 200, 400, 500 for cleaning the artificial turf
  • the artificial turf cleaner is configured for being propelled in a motion direction (222) when cleaning the artificial turf
  • the artificial turf cleaner comprises:
  • a vacuum system (224) configured for removing the detergent mixture from the artificial turf, wherein the vacuum system is mounted behind the at least one rotatable brush in the motion direction.
  • the artificial turf is a field hockey field (1 100).
  • each of the at least one rotatable brush is configured for receiving the detergent mixture from the reservoir and applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf using at least one pressure nozzle (218).
  • the turf system of clause 1 1 wherein the vehicle is a autonomous vehicle, wherein autonomous vehicle comprises a positioning system (900) for determining a current location, wherein the autonomous vehicle is configured for automatically cleaning the artificial turf using the turf cleaner according to the current location and a map of the artificial turf.
  • autonomous vehicle comprises a positioning system (900) for determining a current location, wherein the autonomous vehicle is configured for automatically cleaning the artificial turf using the turf cleaner according to the current location and a map of the artificial turf.
  • turf system of any one of clauses 8 through 12, wherein the turf system further comprises a detergent mixture tower (1000) with a spigot arm (1002), wherein the detergent mixture tower is filled with the detergent mixture, and wherein the reservoir is configured for receiving the spigot arm for filling the reservoir.
  • a detergent mixture tower 1000
  • a spigot arm 1002
  • the reservoir is configured for receiving the spigot arm for filling the reservoir.
  • the artificial turf comprises a sprinkler system for flooding the artificial turf
  • the artificial turf further comprises at least one drain for draining the artificial turf, wherein the at least one drain is configured for closing during flooding of the artificial turf, and wherein the at least one drain is configured for opening during draining of the artificial turf.
  • An feature comprising an artificial turf cleaner (200, 400, 500) for cleaning an artificial turf (702), wherein the artificial turf cleaner is configured for being propelled in a motion direction (222) when cleaning the artificial turf, wherein the artificial turf cleaner comprises:
  • a reservoir (228) configured for storing a detergent mixture (230);
  • At least one rotatable brush (208) configured for brushing the artificial turf, wherein the at least one rotatable brush is configured for receiving the detergent mixture from the reservoir and applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf; and - a vacuum system (224) configured for removing the detergent mixture from the artificial turf, wherein the vacuum system is mounted behind the multiple rotatable brushes in the motion direction.
  • the at least one rotatable brush is multiple rotatable brushes, and wherein adjacent brushes of the multiple rotatable brushes rotate in opposite directions.
  • each of the at least one rotatable brushes is configured for receiving the detergent mixture from the reservoir and applying the detergent mixture to the artificial turf using at least one pressure nozzle (218).
  • the artificial turf cleaner further comprises a spray bar with additional pressure nozzles (218), wherein the spray bar is mounted in front of the at least one rotatable brush in the motion direction.
  • each of the at least one rotatable brush is configured to rotate parallel to a horizontal plane (232) when the artificial turf cleaner is in an operating position, wherein each of the at least one rotatable brush has a center of rotation, wherein each of the at least one rotatable brush comprises at least two extensions extending from the center of rotation, wherein at least one of the at least two extensions comprises a brushing surface with bristles (216), and wherein the at least one pressure nozzle is mounted on at least one of the at least two extensions.

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L'invention concerne un procédé de nettoyage d'algues sur un gazon artificiel (702) à l'aide d'un nettoyeur de gazon artificiel (200, 400, 500) configuré pour être propulsé dans une direction de mouvement (222) lors du nettoyage du gazon artificiel. Le procédé comprend : la propulsion (100) du nettoyeur de gazon artificiel dans la direction de mouvement à travers le gazon artificiel. Le nettoyeur de gazon artificiel va ensuite automatiquement: appliquer (102) un mélange de détergents (230) au gazon artificiel à l'aide du nettoyeur de gazon artificiel et pendant la propulsion du nettoyeur de gazon artificiel, le gazon artificiel étant au moins partiellement recouvert par les algues; mécaniquement brosser (104) le gazon artificiel et le mélange de détergents pour éliminer au moins partiellement les algues à l'aide du nettoyeur de gazon artificiel et pendant la propulsion du nettoyeur de gazon artificiel; et aspirer (106) le mélange de détergents à partir du gazon artificiel à l'aide du nettoyeur de gazon artificiel et pendant la propulsion du nettoyeur de gazon artificiel.
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