Abstract: A system is provided for stirring and thereby reducing build up of bottom sediments in a storage tank, the system including a vertical outer casing having an intermediate opening communicating with a horizontal tubular member so that the vertical outer casing is supported within the interior of the tank and above the tank bottom. A perforated inner casing is rotatably supported within the vertical outer casing. An elbow fitting is affixed to one end of the inner casing. A nozzle is affixed to the elbow having an outlet directed to horizontally discharge fluid over the tank bottom. A stepping motor is secured to the outer casing and has an output shaft affixed to the inner casing by which the inner casing is rotated to discharge recirculated tank fluid over the tank bottom to stir up and suspend bottom sediments.

Abstract: A high-speed bottle washing machine provides concurrent rotational motion to a workpiece as it is conveyed through a washing treatment zone for internal and external spray treatments. The machine comprises a plurality of moving bottle receiving stations for sequentially receiving and rotating inverted bottles received from a bottle infeed conveyor, a plurality of reciprocating spray nozzles, with at least one spray nozzle moving with each bottle receiving station, wherein each of the spray nozzles reciprocates from a first position below the inverted bottles, to a second position within the bottles, and a manifold assembly for sequentially supplying a caustic wash fluid under pressure to each of the plurality of spray nozzles to clean the bottles by impingement of the wash fluid in a predetermined pattern within the bottles as the bottles are rotated. The washed bottles are finally discharged at a bottle outfeed conveyor.

Abstract: In an automatic bottle washing machine, a nozzle spray system for spraying an internal bottom surface of a bottle or container that is rotatable about its central vertical axis. The nozzle spray system includes a nozzle body having a centralized bore for receiving pressurized fluid, a plurality of discharge orifices located in a staggered, spaced apart pattern on the surface of the nozzle body, and a plurality of elongated microbores to connect a respective one of the plurality of discharge orifices to the centralized bore. When the nozzle body is positioned within an invertedly positioned bottle, cleaning fluid is discharged from the plurality of discharge orifices in well focused jets toward adjacent regions of the internal bottom surface of the bottle.

Abstract: A personal automatic car wash is provided which includes an enclosure for the car. A movable fluid dispensing assembly is mounted on a track in the enclosure so that fluids can be dispensed to the surfaces of a stationary car situated within the enclosure. The fluid dispensing assembly is driven by a drive motor longitudinally back and forth about the car while fluids are dispensed to the car. Under computer control, the fluid dispensing assembly sequentially sprays a heated soap/water mixture under relatively low pressure and then a heated rinse water under relatively high pressure to clean the car. A steam-bath like atmosphere is thus provided which enhances the removal of dirt from the car and the cleaning of the car without the use of abrasive cleansers. A spot free water rinse is applied to the car to further clean the car.

Abstract: An articulated annular sludge lance and method is described for cleaning sludge from tubes in a steam generator from the annular chamber surrounding the tube bundle. The articulated annular sludge lance is moved around the annular chamber and directs a fluid distribution member between the tubes to effectively clean sludge from the tubes. The articulated annular sludge lance and method can also be used in the no tube lane or in combination with a no-tube lane method.

Abstract: A mud dehydrating system is provided. The system includes a table, a centrifugal dehydrating cylinder, endless upper and lower filter cloths, compressing rollers, and a cleaning and washing unit in combination. The cleaning and washing unit has swingable nozzles to spray a strong stream of water on the filter cloths. The cloths are pulled tight by tensioning rollers. Two front compressing rollers have long annular recesses formed therein, into which the filter cloths fit for increasing the mud mass to be compressed for dehydrating and preventing the mud mass from leaking out from the sides of the cloths. The tensioning rollers are moved by a pressure augmenting unit for maintaining a stable pulling force on the tensioning rollers to pull the filter cloths stably for a long period of time.

Abstract: A carriage (28-28B) has rollers (58-58B) supported on the outer surface of a pipeline (10) for movement therealong in the cleaning operation for the pipeline. A nozzle assembly (86-86B) is mounted for oscillating movement relative to a supporting frame in a direction concentric to the outer peripheral surface (58) of the pipeline (10) with fluid discharge nozzles (104-104B) mounted on the nozzle assembly for discharge of pressurized fluid against the surface of the pipeline (10). In one embodiment (FIGS. 2-7) an enclosed cylindrical nozzle assembly (68) has rollers (96) thereon mounted on an outer fixed cylindrical housing for oscillating movement. In other embodiments (FIGS. 8-10 and FIGS. 11-12) fixed U-shaped yokes (61A, 61B) are positioned alongside pipeline (10) and support the nozzle assembly (68A, 68B) for oscillation.

Abstract: A furnace cleaning apparatus for cleaning a cyclone furnace with a fluid from a fluid source. The furnace cleaning apparatus comprises a beam assembly capable of being pivotably mounted to the cyclone furnace. A rotary actuator is connected to the beam assembly for turning the beam assembly. A trolley is movably mounted to the beam assembly. A chain drive assembly and a drive source for moving the trolley relative to the beam assembly are mounted to the beam assembly. An articulated arm assembly is pivotally connected to the trolley. A rotary actuator is mounted to the articulated arm assembly for pivoting the articulated arm assembly relative to the trolley. A nozzle is connected to a second end of the articulated arm assembly. A fluid conduit connects the nozzle to a fluid source.

Abstract: An ultrasonic jet semiconductor wafer cleaning apparatus for removing debris from a surface of a semiconductor wafer as the wafer is rotated about a prescribed axis in a cleaning plane is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing having a principal axis, an inlet port, and an outlet port; a means for producing focused ultrasonic waves of acoustic energy concentric with and incident the outlet port to form a jet stream of cleaning liquid released through the outlet port; a focal point positioning means for adjustably positioning a focal point of the focused ultrasonic wave producing means between a first focal point position and a second focal point position along an axis; and a means coupled to the housing for sweeping the housing in an reciprocating manner along a sweep path.

Abstract: Apparatus for the cleaning of the exterior surface of a pipeline or the like includes a frame defining a longitudinal passage of a size sufficient to permit the pipeline to extend longitudinally therethrough. A first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit are mounted on the frame. Each cleaning unit includes a plurality of jet modules. In turn, each jet module includes a rotatable jet nozzle mounted to deliver a jet of cleaning liquid toward the pipeline exterior surface. A high pressure cleaning liquid source is also provided and is connected to the rotatable jet nozzles to provide high pressure cleaning liquid to the nozzles.

Abstract: Spray apparatus for applying a fixative liquid chemical to freshly loaded railway coal cars includes a pivoting boom mounted atop a column. The column is both rotatable, to enable avoiding encroaching on a railway right of way, and vertically adjustable, to accommodate cars loaded to different heights. Boom pivot and column vertical movement are powered. Three rows of spray nozzles are supported from the boom. Each nozzle has its own valve. A first row of nozzles sprays the frontal, inclined surface of heaped coal. A second row sprays the main body of heaped coal, and a third row sprays the rearward, inclined surface. Photoresponsive sensors initiate spray signals, which are conditioned by timers. Progress of a railway car past these sensors initiates spray signals, which are suitably delayed, then discontinued, by timers. Total spray time for any one car is limited by an additional timer. Train speed is gauged by an observer, after which timing functions are determined to spray each car appropriately.

Abstract: An apparatus for washing tires mounted on a vehicle includes a vehicle supporting frame to support a vehicle as it passes over the frame. Right and left frame portions support right-side and left-side tires on the vehicle. A plurality of nozzles connected to a pressurized supply of a cleaning liquid are oriented to direct pressurized cleaning liquid toward the tires of the vehicle as the vehicle passes over the frame. The plurality includes upwardly- and forwardly-directed nozzles to direct cleaning liquid upward at a tread faces of the tires, respectively as the vehicle passes over the frame, and mounted in the frame for reciprocation fore-and-aft in the direction of motion of the vehicle. Inner and outer laterally- and forwardly-directed nozzles are mounted inwardly and outwardly of the left and right tires, respectively, for reciprocation fore-and-aft in the direction of motion of the vehicle as the vehicle passes over the frame.

Abstract: A rotating hose device for rotating and helically thrusting a high pressure hose and biased nozzle into a pipe for the purpose of cleaning the interior surface of the pipe. The rotating hose device is powered by converting linear torque from a rotating high pressure hose into linear thrust, forcing the high pressure hose and biased nozzle into the pipe, where the high pressure hose and biased nozzle travel through the pipe in a helical manner. The present invention more effeciently cleans conduit, pipe and other tubular members, by constantly positioning the biased nozzle against the interior surface of the pipe and avoiding the "streaking" effect left by prior art nozzles. The helical pitch of the rotating high pressure hose, speed and direction of travel of the high pressure hose are controlled through the alignment of the drive wheels in the rotary hose drive.

Abstract: A retractable rotating hose device for rotating and helically thrusting a high pressure hose and biased nozzle into a pipe for the purpose of cleaning the interior surface of the pipe. The retractable rotating hose device is powered by converting linear torque from a rotating high pressure hose into linear thrust, forcing the high pressure hose and biased nozzle into the pipe, where the high pressure hose and biased nozzle travel through the pipe in a helical manner. The retractable rotating hose device remains generally stationary during the pipe cleaning operation and includes a spring-operated spool which automatically rewinds the high pressure hose at the termination of pipe cleaning operations. The present invention more effeciently cleans conduit, pipe and other tubular members, by constantly positioning the biased nozzle against the interior surface of the pipe and avoiding the "streaking" effect left by prior art nozzles.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided which enables an operator to wash vehicles of various shapes, sizes and configurations efficiently and thoroughly. A pair of spaced longitudinally extending rails is suspended along either side of a vehicle washing station. A carriage beam extends transversely between the rails and is mounted for back and forth movement longitudinally therealong. A traversing carriage is mounted upon the carriage beam, and a travelling scaffold is suspended from the traversing carriage for movement therewith. A washing unit is mounted upon the travelling scaffold for movement up and down therealong. The washing unit includes a cantilevered boom upon which spray nozzles are mounted for discharging selected washing fluids under high pressure. The boom is pivotable upwardly and downwardly in a vertical plane, and is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. The nozzles are mounted upon the boom for oscillating pivoting movement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for pressure cleaning, wherein fluid from a source of pressurized fluid is injected into, passes through, and is ejected from the crankshaft of a motor toward a surface that is to be cleaned. The crankshaft defines a crankshaft passage therethrough and has a crankshaft inlet end into which the fluid is injected and a crankshaft outlet end out of which the fluid flows. A distribution assembly is attached to the crankshaft outlet end and the fluid flowing out of the crankshaft outlet end flows through the distribution assembly and is discharged therefrom. The crankshaft rotates and causes the distribution assembly to rotate. The rotation and orientation of the distribution assembly causes the velocity of the fluid discharged from the distribution assembly to be greater than the velocity that would be achieved solely due to the pressure differential between the source of pressurized fluid and the environment at the outlet of the distribution assembly.

Abstract: An automatic vehicle cleaning system in which a spray bar is mounted on a trolley which moves on an overhead track around a vehicle stopped at a cleaning location. Rotating spray nozzles are mounted on the spray bar to spray the top and sides of the vehicle as the trolley advances around the vehicle. An indexing mechanism is provided for adjusting the spacing between the sides of the vehicle and the nozzles which spray the sides for accommodating different size vehicles with optimal cleaning efficiency. The spray bar may be indexed to any of four positions using two different length pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders connected end to end.

Abstract: A wheelchair cleaning system includes, in a modular assembly, a wash chamber, operators control unit and a mobile base support structure housing the electromechanical components used to apply the cleaning process. The operator places a wheelchair in the wash chamber and from the control unit selects cleaning functions to be applied through a programmable micro-processor. A pump draws cleaning solution from the sink through a line connected to the rotating spray arm assembly. As the spray arm lifts past the wheelchair, the solution is sprayed against the wheelchair through nozzles on the spray arm. The solution returns into the sink for continuous re-cycling. A drain pump draws the contaminated water from the sink through a drain line into a drain receptacle when the wash and rinse cycles are completed.

Abstract: Apparatus for the cleaning of the exterior surface of a pipeline or the like includes a frame defining a longitudinal passage of a size sufficient to permit the pipeline to extend longitudinally therethrough. A first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit are mounted on the frame. Each cleaning unit includes a plurality of jet modules. In turn, each jet module includes a rotatable jet nozzle mounted to deliver a jet of cleaning liquid toward the pipeline exterior surface. A high pressure cleaning liquid source is also provided and is connected to the rotatable jet nozzles to provide high pressure cleaning liquid to the nozzles.

Abstract: The present invention is a washing apparatus suited for use in washing outside surfaces of vehicles. Fluid is conducted along a conduit that is mounted to a support structure so as to permit selected displacements thereof along a longitudinal axis of the conduit and selected rotations thereof about the longitudinal axis. The fluid conducted through the conduit can be conducted through at least one of a plurality of nozzles that are mounted to the conduit. The conduit is selectively reciprocated along the longitudinal axis by a first driving device. In addition, the conduit is rotated about the longitudinal axis by a second driving device. As the conduit is displaced both about and along the longitudinal axis, the fluid forced through the nozzle is directed toward the outside surface of an object to be washed.

Abstract: Rotating nozzles in a cylinder comprise a hand washing system that through a program provides purge, wash, dwell, rinse and self clean cycles. In ten seconds 99% of bacteria are killed without hand irritation even with multiple hand washes daily.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning unit provided with cleaning tubs in which cleaning liquid is contained, and a carrying mechanism for carrying matters to be processed into and out of the cleaning unit. The carrying mechanism has holding members for holding the matters thereon. The cleaning apparatus further includes a chamber in which the carrying mechanism is housed, and a cleaning/drying system arranged in an upper portion of the chamber to clean and dry the matters-holding members of the carrying mechanism. The cleaning/drying system has cleaning and drying nozzles through which cleaning liquid and drying air are jetted against the matters-holding members of the carrying mechanism.

Abstract: A washing machine for nondestructively cleaning machine parts comprises an enclosure and a water wheel for projecting a wash liquid against an object to be treated. The water wheel rotates at high speed. Washing liquid is fed into a central opening in the water wheel, and the liquid is projected at high velocity against the object to be cleaned. The liquid is projected in a pattern comprising a plurality of spaced-apart, geometrically similar, arcuate, dense zones of wash liquid. A pulsed cleaning effect is obtained. The device is especially useful for cleaning worn automotive and truck brake shoes prior to reconditioning the brake shoes.

Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus is comprised of U-shaped arches through which a vehicle passes during a washing operation. The arches contain a plurality of pivotally mounted conduits and spray nozzles through which various washing fluids are pumped. During a washing operation the conduits and nozzles are pivotally rotated about the conduit axes in an oscillatory motion that sweeps spray from the nozzles in an arc over a vehicle to be washed. Different washing fluids are applied to the vehicle in a sequence of operations that wash and rinse all sides of the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robotic paint system for aircraft consisting of a robotic wash/rinse gantry, a robotic cart carrying a robotic painting system, and a control system.The paint system includes a robotically controlled wash/rinse gantry movable along the entire extent of the aircraft being maintained. A robotically controlled cart is provided which is carried by a plurality of wheel assemblies on a curved track. A robotically controlled platform is provided for carrying the robotic painting system, and a mechanism is also provided for adjusting the platform up and down as well as towards and away from the platform.

Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus in which both brushes and high pressure spray nozzles are used for selectively cleaning different portions of a vehicle. The high pressure nozzles and the brushes are both mounted to the same mounting structure for movement together, relative to the vehicle, such that the nozzles are maintained at the optimum distance from the vehicle surface for maximum cleaning effectiveness. The high pressure spray nozzles are used to clean selected portions of a vehicle that are susceptible to damage by the brushes used to clean other portions of the vehicle.

Abstract: Wheel sensor treadleplates are provided in both wheel tracks of a car wash and the outermost depressed treadleplates send signals to a programmable controller which moves the spray head to a predetermined spacing from the vehicle side for optimum washing and safety as the spray head moves along both sides of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing a coating of undesirable material from a substrate of desired material by impacting the coating with narrowly focused streams of fluid discharged at high velocity from nozzle tips rotated rapidly by a nozzle head during linear, relative movement between the nozzle head and the coated substrate. The nozzle head may be rotated by a motor or self-actuated by tilting the tips out of the plane of the spin axis. The nozzle tips also may be canted radially to undercut and peel away the coating. The nozzle assembly may be continuously or intermittently actuated, fixedly or movably mounted, and used singularly or in plural array. Specific applications are described for descaling metal, cleaning electrolytic bath deposits from electrodes, and removing resinous materials from metal surfaces.

Abstract: Hydrocleaning apparatus for pipelines and the like includes a frame capable of advancing lengthwise of the pipeline, such frame carrying a plurality of liquid jetting modules which, in use, are disposed in an array around the pipeline surface to enable cleaning of the entire surface to be effected. The frame can be opened of the entire surface to be effected. The frame can be opened up to allow the apparatus to be fitted to or removed from a continuous pipeline. The frame arrangement and module mounting system are designed to provide good cleaning efficiency and proper orientation of the various modules in spite of pipeline irregularities including out-of-round conditions, uneven coating thicknesses and wrinkles. A pivoting module mount helps to maintain cleaning efficiency in the case where thick coatings are being removed. The frame drive wheels are disposed forwardly of the modules to avoid contamination of the cleaned surfaces by deposits that may build up on the wheels.

Abstract: Hydrocleaning apparatus for pipelines and the like includes a frame capable of advancing lengthwise of the pipeline, such frame carrying a plurality of liquid jetting modules which, in use, are disposed in an array around the pipeline surface to enable cleaning of the entire surface to be effected. The frame can be opened up to allow the apparatus to be fitted to or removed from a continuous pipeline. The frame arrangement and module mounting system are designed to provide good cleaning efficiency and proper orientation of the various modules in spite of pipeline irregularities including out-of-round conditions, uneven coating thicknesses and wrinkles. A pivoting module mount helps to maintain cleaning efficiency in the case where thick coatings are being removed. The frame drive wheels are disposed forwardly of the modules to avoid contamination of the cleaned surfaces by deposits that may build up on the wheels.

Abstract: An apparatus for directing a liquid spray against the interior walls of a vessel from a nozzle spray means comprising a housing mounted externally to a vessel. A spray support assembly is mounted within the housing which includes a spray support assembly having a rigid fluid supply tube and a nozzle spray means mounted to the forward end of the fluid supply tube. A gear rack disposed on an outer surface the tube which extends along a predetermined length of said tube. A drive assembly mounted to the housing for engaging said gear rack and moving said tube into and out of the vessel.

Abstract: A golf club cleaning machine includes a cabinet within which is mounted a drum. Inside the outer drum is mounted an inner drum formed from a perforated mesh material with an inner wall and an outer wall defining an annular cavity which is divided by radial walls into separate compartments. Each club of a set is inserted into a respective one of the compartments with the handle supported longitudinally of the compartment and the club head mounted at the base of the compartment with the club face facing inwardly and the underside facing generally outwardly. A rotating spray system is mounted in the base of the drum including an inner spray nozzle and an outer spray nozzle each rotatable about a central axis of the spray system. The inner spray nozzle sprays onto the club face generally inwardly and slightly downwardly and the outer spray nozzle sprays onto the club rear in a direction generally opposite to the inner nozzle.

Abstract: A wash arm assembly for a dishwasher includes a plurality of wash arms extending radially from a hub. The hub includes an interior fluid passageway, and is rotatably mounted on a dishwasher soil separator. Each wash arm includes a plurality of apertures for permitting wash liquid to flow therethrough, at least one of which on each spray arm is directed downwardly to provide a downwardly directed cleansing spray of wash liquid. Mounted to the wash arms is a disc-shaped filter guard which includes a plurality of elongate apertures, each of which apertures corresponds to a downwardly directed wash arm aperture. Disposed within each elongate aperture is an elongate tab having a planar surface, which is disposed adjacent to and partially overlying the corresponding wash arm aperture. The soil separator includes an upward-facing cover, which cover includes an annular fine filter coaxially located with the wash arm assembly axis.

Abstract: A self-contained cleaning system for smoke exhausters comprising a bowl-shaped housing partially filled with cleaning fluid, and a sprayer tube rotatably secured in a central position within the housing having an upper portion and a lower portion. A plurality of upwardly aligned spout tubes are radially disposed on the upper portion of the sprayer tube, with the lower end of the sprayer tube having a beveled entrance and crescent-shaped apertures formed in proximity thereto. The housing can be mounted under a fan opening of the smole exhauster by engaging securing appendages therein with a wire grid grill covering the fan opening, and the upper end of the sprayer tube coupled to the hub of the fan by a coupling provided thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the interior of an aseptic chamber having enclosed therein a container transport conveyor of a packaging machine and separating off a required packaging work space from the outside air. The apparatus comprises at least one rotatable spray pipe disposed inside the aseptic chamber and extending approximately over the entire length of the path of transport of containers in parallel thereto, and means for supplying a pressurized cleaning solution to the interior of the spray pipe. The spray pipe has a multiplicity of spray orifices arranged at a predetermined spacing approximately over the entire length thereof.

Abstract: A fruit sizing apparatus includes a guideway having an inclined surface extending from a base to a peak with a first channel adjacent to the peak and a second channel adjacent to the base. First and second endless moving belts are supported in part by the first and second channels respectively. The first and second belts are driven at different speeds. A roller is spaced apart from the guideway and rotates in a direction tending to cause fruit to roll up the inclined surface. Additional belts can be provided for improved performance. A washing system over the apparatus cleans the apparatus using fan sprays of water.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting two fluids is provided with a first elongated header which extends in a straight line and is supplied with a first fluid, a second elongated header which extends along the first header and is fixed to the backside of the first header, a nozzle lead-in member for leading the first fluid from the first header and the second fluid from the second header, and a nozzle for mixing and injecting the fluids from the nozzle lead-in member. Such apparatus for injecting two fluids has a simple construction and can be produced efficiently.

Abstract: A chamber cleaning apparatus and method includes a conduit for conducting fluid into the chamber; a nozzle assembly, connected to the conduit, for creating one of an axial fluid spray to clean the interior surfaces of the first and second end walls of the chamber and a transverse fluid spray to clean the interior surfaces of the side walls of the chamber; a rotational drive assembly for rotating the nozzle means about a rotational axis generally parallel or coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the chamber; an axial drive assembly for moving the nozzle means a preselected distance toward or away from the first end wall of the chamber for each rotation of the nozzle assembly; a transverse drive assembly for moving the nozzle assembly a preselected transverse distance toward or away from the rotational axis for each rotation of the nozzle assembly. A swivel is provided having an outer sleeve body and an inner sleeve body with the inner sleeve body coaxially and rotatably positionable in the outer sleeve body.

Abstract: A nozzle system for spraying the interior surfaces of bottles, has a nozzle unit with a through-bore mounted on a spout in a fluid delivery pipe. The nozzle unit is rotated about an axis of rotation in synchronization with the bottle advance. The bore through the nozzle unit is oblique to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Apparatus for the cleaning of the exterior surface of a pipeline or the like includes a frame defining a longitudinal passage of a size sufficient to permit the pipeline to extend longitudinally therethrough. A first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit are mounted on the frame. Each cleaning unit includes a plurality of jet modules. In turn, each jet module includes a rotatable jet nozzle mounted to deliver a jet of cleaning liquid toward the pipeline exterior surface. A high pressure cleaning liquid source is also provided and is connected to the rotatable jet nozzles to provide high pressure cleaning liquid to the nozzles.

Abstract: A vehicle wash system includes apparatus for washing side and rear surfaces of a vehicle and apparatus for washing the front and upper surfaces of a vehicle. The apparatus for washing the side and rear surfaces includes a side and rear follower mounted on a support frame to the side of a vehicle path and moveable from a first position to the side of the vehicle path to a second position inwardly of the side of the vehicle path, nozzles being mounted on the end of the follower. With the follower in the first position, the nozzles are directed towards the vehicle path and thus towards a side surface of a vehicle, and when the follower is moving between the first and second positions, the nozzles are directed along the vehicle path and thus towards the rear surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: Hydrocleaning apparatus for pipelines and the like includes a frame capable of advancing lengthwise of the pipeline, such frame carrying a plurality of liquid jetting modules which, in use, are disposed in an array around the pipeline surface to enable cleaning of the entire surface to be effected. The frame can be opened up to allow the apparatus to be fitted to or removed from a continuous pipeline. The frame arrangement and module mounting system are designed to provide good cleaning efficiency and proper orientation of the various modules in spite of pipeline irregularities including out-of round conditions, uneven coating thicknesses and wrinkles. A pivoting module mount helps to maintain cleaning efficiency in the case where thick coatings are being removed. The frame drive wheels are disposed forwardly of the modules to avoid contamination of the cleaned surfaces by deposits that may build up on the wheels.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of an exterior pipe surface includes one or more nozzles or other treating means which are carried by a frame. The frame can be mounted around the pipe to be treated and is capable of moving along the pipe surface in longitudinal direction thereof, due to the provision of travelling wheels. Disclosed are provisions for allowing the apparatus to keep itself in balance on the pipe during operation. Such provisions include detection means (e.g. a pendulum with sensors) for detecting undesired displacements of the frame in circumferential direction of the pipe, and control means (such as e.g. hydraulic cylinders with a common system of hydraulic lines and valves) for adjusting the wheel axes of one or more travelling wheels in angular position, in response to a signal delivered by the detection means.

Abstract: Apparatus for the hydrocleaning of the exterior surface of a pipeline or the like includes a frame adapted to surround a portion of a pipeline and defining a longitudinal passage through which, in use, the pipeline extends. A plurality of liquid jet nozzles are mounted to the frame in spaced apart relation so as to surround, in use, said pipeline in circumferentially spaced apart relationship to one another with each nozzle in spaced relation to the pipeline exterior surface. Means for supplying high pressure liquid to the nozzles to cause liquid jets to be emitted from the nozzles are provided.

Abstract: A mobile tube bundle cleaning apparatus comprised of a truck mounted fluid and hydraulic pressure sources including high pressure pumps and diesel engines. The apparatus further includes a trailer mounted tube bundle cleaning system including an articulable mobile crane, outriggers for stabilizing the trailer during cleaning operations and a system for supporting and rotating a tube bundle during cleaning operations. The apparatus further includes a remote control pedestal from which an operator may control the fluid pressurizing system, the crane and the operation of the tube bundle rotating system.

Abstract: A roll-over high-pressure washer for non-contact washing of stationary vehicles. A gantry frame having two independent U-shaped spray arms is mounted to roll back and forth over the vehicle, while independent low- and high-pressure spray systems mounted on each of the U-shaped spray arms pre-soak, wash and rinse the vehicle in a preprogrammed sequence. The U-shaped spray arms are maintained in close proximity to the upper surfaces of the vehicle, without contacting them, by primary non-vehicle-contacting and secondary vehicle-contacting sensing means. Side spray arms are also mounted on the gantry frame to wash the side surfaces of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a dishwasher having a wash tank for removably installing a cage for accommodating dishes, a nozzle body with a plurality of wash water spray apertures is moved back and forth while spraying wash water through spray apertures provided therein. Preferably, the nozzle body is H-shaped and moved along a water conduit extending horizontally through the body of the dishwasher. The wash water is supplied through the conduit, into a cavity within the nozzle body and through the spray apertures.

Abstract: A cleaning sprayer with a spraying-angle adjusting device comprises a spray nozzle base possible to be turned horizontally or to be tilted, or to be turned upside down by adjustment so that two spray nozzles provided on said spray nozzle base can have a wide scope of spraying angle.

Abstract: An automatic washing and sterilizing device for a stable comprising a crane moving on wire ropes, and a spray system mounted on the crane for spraying water for washing or sterilizing solution for sterilization all over in a stable.

Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus is provided which includes a sensor for developing control signals representative of the profile of a vehicle to be cleaned and a tube for distributing fluid. The tube is movable horizontally in directions parallel to the path of a vehicle being cleaned and vertically toward and away from the path of the vehicle. Movements of the tube are controlled to position the tube in front of the vehicle and move the tube in the direction of movement of the vehicle and to position the tube above the vehicle and move the tube in a direction opposite that of the vehicle and simultaneously move the tube vertically to follow the profile of the vehicle. The tube is also positioned behind the vehicle and moved in the direction of the vehicle after the profiling. Oscillatory movement of the tube about a plurality of angular positions is also provided.