IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0681652
(2007-03-02)
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등록번호 |
US-8220471
(2012-07-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Porter, Brian E.
- Endres, Michael
- Bond, Geoffrey M.
- Thelin, Theodore J.
- Publ, Rudy
- Spaziani, Sean
- Richert, Alex
- Meisinger, Don
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
43 |
초록
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A multipurpose parts washer may include an automatic cleaning portion, with a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking parts, and a manual cleaning portion. Cleaning solution may be disposed in a reservoir of the first cleaning chamber at a reservoir level and
A multipurpose parts washer may include an automatic cleaning portion, with a first cleaning chamber for spraying parts, a second cleaning chamber for soaking parts, and a manual cleaning portion. Cleaning solution may be disposed in a reservoir of the first cleaning chamber at a reservoir level and in the second cleaning chamber at an agitation level that is above the reservoir level. The manual cleaning portion may be configured as a sink that is movably connected to the automatic cleaning portion to provide selective access thereto. A first thermal energy source may be used to heat the cleaning solution to a first temperature for the second cleaning chamber and the manual cleaning portion and a second thermal energy source may be used to heat the cleaning solution to a spray temperature greater than the first temperature for the first cleaning chamber. The multipurpose parts washer includes three cleaning portions. All portions use cleaning solution from a single pump, a reservoir portion to collect and store the important volume of cleaning solution and debris from the washing process, a single controller interface operated from a display, and a thermal energy source for heating the cleaning solution.
대표청구항
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1. An apparatus for washing parts comprising: an automatic cleaning portion defined by a first cleaning chamber and a second cleaning chamber,the first cleaning chamber including a spray portion disposed above a reservoir portion, wherein the reservoir portion is disposed at a bottom of the first cl
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An apparatus for washing parts comprising: an automatic cleaning portion defined by a first cleaning chamber and a second cleaning chamber,the first cleaning chamber including a spray portion disposed above a reservoir portion, wherein the reservoir portion is disposed at a bottom of the first cleaning chamber and includes a first quantity of a single cleaning solution a reservoir level defined by a top surface of the cleaning solution disposed in the bottom of the first cleaning chamber and the spray portion is disposed at a top of the first cleaning chamber and includes a parts support and a spray bar with at least one orifice for distributing the cleaning solution onto the parts,the second cleaning chamber including a soaking tank having a top opening at a top surface of the automatic cleaning portion and a second quantity of the cleaning solution disposed therein having a soaking level defined by a top surface of the cleaning solution disposed in the soaking tank, wherein the soaking tank is disposed in its entirety above the parts support and the soaking level is disposed above the reservoir level,a manual cleaning portion configured as a lid that is movably connected to the automatic cleaning portion by a hinge disposed on a perimeter surface so that the lid pivots between a closed position, that simultaneously prevents access to the first and second cleaning chambers, and an open position, that simultaneously permits access to the first and second cleaning chambers, said manual cleaning portion further defined by a basin including a drain and a fluid distribution device, wherein the fluid distribution device discharges the cleaning solution into the basin for washing parts and for collection through the drain into the first cleaning chamber;a first thermal energy source disposed in the reservoir portion contiguous with the cleaning solution for controlling a first temperature of the cleaning solution used in connection with the second cleaning chamber and the manual cleaning portion and a second thermal energy source connected to the spray bar for heating the cleaning solution used in connection with the spray portion to a spray temperature that is greater than the first temperature of the cleaning solution; anda pump disposed in the reservoir portion in fluid communication with the spray bar, the soaking tank, and the fluid distribution device for circulating a flow of the cleaning solution from the reservoir portion to at least one of the soaking tank, the fluid distribution device, and the spray bar. 2. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the pump is disposed in the reservoir portion and is submerged in the cleaning solution. 3. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the pump is disposed in the reservoir portion and includes an inlet submerged in the cleaning solution. 4. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, further comprising a motor for energizing the pump adjacent to the reservoir portion. 5. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the spray bar includes a first portion disposed adjacent to the parts support and a second portion disposed adjacent to a top end of the spray portion. 6. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 4, wherein the motor is energized for a desired period of time with a cycle timer. 7. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the basin further includes a splashguard. 8. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the fluid distribution device is selected from the group consisting a quick-connect hose fitting and a flow-thru brush. 9. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the automatic cleaning portion further comprises locking wheels located below the first cleaning chamber. 10. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the automatic cleaning portion is in the external shape of a shop tool box. 11. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the basin includes sloped side walls for easy service and cleaning. 12. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein a manual valve is located before the fluid distribution device. 13. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the drain further includes an anti-backsplash plate. 14. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 1, wherein the parts support further includes a pull-out rack. 15. The apparatus for washing parts of claim 14, wherein the pull-out rack includes a bottom plate with flow holes. 16. An apparatus for washing parts comprising: an automatic cleaning portion defined by a first cleaning chamber and a second cleaning chamber,the first cleaning chamber including a spray portion disposed above a reservoir portion, wherein the reservoir portion is disposed at a bottom of the first cleaning chamber and is configured to store and collect a single cleaning solution at a reservoir level and the spray portion includes a parts support and a spray bar with an orifice for distributing the cleaning solution onto the parts,the second cleaning chamber including a soaking tank having a top opening at a top surface of the automatic cleaning portion and the cleaning solution disposed therein at a soaking level, wherein the soaking level is disposed above the reservoir level and an ultrasonic device for generating ultrasonic waves in the soaking tank, for cleaning the parts disposed therein,a manual cleaning portion configured as a lid that is movably connected to the automatic cleaning portion so that the lid pivots between a closed position, that prevents access to the first and second cleaning chambers, and an open position, that permits access to the first and second cleaning chambers, said manual cleaning portion further defined by a basin including a drain and a fluid distribution device, wherein the fluid distribution device discharges the cleaning solution into the basin for washing parts and for collection through the drain into the first cleaning chamber;a first thermal energy source disposed in the reservoir portion contiguous with the cleaning solution for controlling a first temperature of the cleaning solution used in connection with the second cleaning chamber and the manual cleaning portion and a second thermal energy source connected to the spray bar for heating the cleaning solution used in connection with the spray portion to a spray temperature that is greater than the first temperature of the cleaning solution; anda pump disposed in the reservoir portion in fluid communication with the spray bar, the soaking tank, and the fluid distribution device for circulating a flow of the cleaning solution from the reservoir portion to at least one of the soaking tank, the fluid distribution device, and the spray bar.
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