Abstract: A transfer system for transferring textile articles laden with solvent from a solvent cleaning machine to a solvent reclaiming machine in a manner that significantly reduces the emission of solvent vapor to the atmosphere. An enclosed transfer vehicle includes a transportable basket, a flexible shroud covering the basket and a pair of sealed gloves for manipulating the machine access doors and the articles being transferred. A frame to which the shroud is attached includes an opening configured to match-up with the access opening of the cleaning/reclaiming machine and a closure for the opening. A collet is attached to either the transfer vehicle or each of the machines in a manner to be positioned between the vehicle opening and the machine access door to seal the interface. The collet is connected with a vapor recovery unit to recover vapors emitted by the articles while being transferred to the vehicle.

Abstract: A transfer system for transferring textile articles laden with solvent from a solvent cleaning machine to a solvent reclaiming machine in a manner that significantly reduces the emission of solvent vapor to the atmosphere. An enclosed transfer vehicle includes a transportable basket, a flexible shroud covering the basket and a pair of sealed gloves for manipulating the machine access doors and the articles being transferred. A frame to which the shroud is attached includes an opening configured to match-up with the access opening of the cleaning/reclaiming machine and a closure for the opening. A collet is attached to either the transfer vehicle or each of the machines in a manner to be positioned between the vehicle opening and the machine access door to seal the interface. The collet is connected with a vapor recovery unit to recover vapors emitted by the articles while being transferred to the vehicle.