초록 ▼

The present invention provides a low-cost and practical method for cleaning objects such as wheelchairs on a continuous basis. In one embodiment, the apparatus of the present invention is a mobile, self-contained system in which objects are cleaned and sanitized as they travel in a U-shaped path wit

The present invention provides a low-cost and practical method for cleaning objects such as wheelchairs on a continuous basis. In one embodiment, the apparatus of the present invention is a mobile, self-contained system in which objects are cleaned and sanitized as they travel in a U-shaped path within a wash chamber. As the objects enter the first side of the wash chamber, suitably located water jets spray the objects with a mixture of detergent and water to remove associated foreign materials until shortly after the objects make a U-turn. At this point, the objects are first sprayed with a mixture containing a rinse agent and water, then with a spray containing disinfectant and water. The objects are thereafter dried by suitable drying means such as a high velocity air curtain system. The continuous washing system of the present invention preferably has a self-contained water heater to pre-heat the water prior to its being sprayed onto the objects. The system preferably also has a recycling path wherein water which has been sprayed onto the objects is collected and filtered in a water reservoir prior to being used again in the system.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for cleaning an object with a continuous wash system comprising the steps of:providing an apparatus for cleaning the object, the apparatus having a wash chamber with a floor and an opening;moving the object through the wash chamber, wherein the object travels in

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for cleaning an object with a continuous wash system comprising the steps of:providing an apparatus for cleaning the object, the apparatus having a wash chamber with a floor and an opening;moving the object through the wash chamber, wherein the object travels in a relatively horizontal curved path, further wherein the object enters and exits the wash chamber through said opening;spraying water from a water source onto the object, wherein foreign materials are removed from the object; anddraining water through one or more outlets in the floor while the object is in the wash chamber.