Abstract: Improved methods and treating units for the continuous and open width washing of textile products of manufacture, after the printing and/or purging and bleaching thereof, comprising advancing said textile product of manufacture through a treating environment, including a treating bath, on a permeable conveyor and under the control of liquid blades as supplied under recirculating conditions from the bath, with comparatively high flow rates and comparatively low pressures, in such a way that liquid jets provide a dynamic impact and heat entrainment action on the advancing material, material being preferably, while not necessarily, predisposed in laps on permeable conveyor.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine includes a washing tub, a washing drum for containing laundry to be washed, a collector for collecting washing liquid, and a recirculation pump connected to the collector and to the tub for recirculating the washing liquid from the collector to the tub and to spray it onto the laundry. The collector has therein at least one heating element and a thermostatic sensor for heating the washing liquid and for thermostatically controlling the temperature thereof, respectively. Level sensors and controls are provided for carrying out "intense" and "gentle" laundering programs for washing the laundry in a conventional manner, and with further sensors and controls for carrying out "intense" laundering programs at reduced filling levels of the washing liquid within the tub by repeatedly recirculating the liquid to the tub.

Abstract: Herein is described an apparatus applicable to washing machines for the introduction of controlled and measured quantities of a liquid into another body of liquid. The apparatus consists of a revolving mechanism in communication with the fluid to be injected and a motor (12) for the rotation of the revolving mechanism. The revolving mechanism has on its perimeter one or more openings (2) each with a deflector (3) placed on the side of the opening (2) in the direction of the rotation of the revolving mechanism. Its rotation and the consequent deformation of the streamline flow (5) of the liquid in which the revolving mechanism rotates establishes a suction condition at the openings of the revolving mechanism which favors the injection of the liquid from the revolving mechanism into the liquid of the body.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for washing fibre stock. The fibre stock is passed along a passage 14 from a stock inlet 15 to a stock outlet 16. The passage is defined by a portion of the inner surface of a substantially horizontal cylindrical screen 4, preferably a wire gauze. Washing liquid such as water is introduced into the passage, preferably by means of apertures 9 in a longitudinally extending hollow member 8. Effluent liquid passes through the screen, for extraction e.g. through outlets 24 and 25. To enable the washing of stock of high consistency e.g. up to 8%, while avoiding plugging of the screen 4, the arrangement is such that the stock only partially fills the cylindrical screen and is subjected to a tumbling action by the rotary movement of the cylindrical screen as the stock moves along the passage 14 to the stock outlet 16. The hollow member 8 is displaced downwardly from the axis of the cylindrical screen, so as to be positioned within the tumbling stock.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for applying in a continuous and level manner aqueous impregnating liquors to water-wet textile goods to prevent unlevelness of the liquor applied to the goods. This is accomplished by partly or completely exchanging the moisture on the goods by sucking or pressing liquor through the goods and by circulating the liquor to be applied while maintaining its volume and concentration at a constant value. The new technique makes it possible to dispense with the customary intermediate drying stage after the pretreatment.

Abstract: A continuous flow laundry system and method incorporates a fluid flow control, temperature control, and heat recovery systems. Steam is injected into the system to derive appropriate temperatures for washing laundry; rinse water is provided at a predetermined elevated temperature by passing fresh water through a heat exchanger to derive heat from designated outflows of the system. As soiled laundry enters the system to flow counter to the washing fluid flow, it is subjected to a flushing section provided with flush water at a reduced elevated temperature; the laundry is then passed through a washing section where it is subjected to water at an elevated temperature for the washing cycle. The washed laundry is passed to a rinse section and subsequently to an extractor section for removal of excess water therefrom.

Abstract: An automatic temperature control for automatic washers is provided which minimizes the cycling of the water inlet valves to a maximum of two cycles each during the fill process. A predetermined volume of water from a first inlet line is admitted for measuring the temperature and flow rate and then that flow is terminated while a second predetermined volume of water from a second inlet line is admitted for measuring that temperature and flow rate. Then the amount of each of the two inlet streams is calculated so that a final preselected water level will be attained at a preselected temperature.

Abstract: A top loading clothes washing machine has a resiliently mounted outer tub within which is a spin tub mounted for rotation about a vertical axis. At its upper end, the spin tub has a weighted balance ring releasably mounted on the inner side of the spin tub and extending toward the central axis to serve as a clothes guard. The balance ring is formed of a concrete aggregate material and is completely covered with a plastic material. The outer tub has a top cap with a spray tube on the underside extending around the periphery of the top cap and the tube has discharge openings directed into a spray channel which breaks up the stream of water and directs it downwardly onto the clothes within the spin tub.

Abstract: A high pressure steamer for continuous wet-heat treatment of a cloth has an inlet and an outlet for taking a cloth continuously in and out of the steamer body. The cloth inlet has an inlet side seal mechanism provided with a liquid seal tank and the cloth outlet has an outlet side seal mechanism provided with a slow cooling tank. A plurality of liquid application tanks and prewashing tanks are provided in the steamer for boiling the cloth passing through the steamer intermittently and repeatedly. A filter is provided for cleansing waste water exhausted from the slow cooling tank. A heat exchanger is provided for heating cleansed water by the use of high temperature waste liquor from the prewashing tank, and conduits supply the heated water to the liquid application tanks and prewashing tanks.

Abstract: A liquid control system is provided for an automatic washer which responds to a user's inputs of fabric type, desired temperature and additives required, to introduce into the tub of the washer an optimum volume of liquid to wash a clothes load in the tub, the average temperature of the liquid introduced to the tub being adjusted to compensate for the thermal effects of the tub. The selected additives are dispensed in a diluted form in the proper amounts during the filling operation.

Abstract: A laundry handling machine for performing both a washing operation and a drying operation includes a blower which directs air over the motor during both the washing and drying operations to cool the motor and additionally directs air over a heating element during the drying operation to provide heated air through the vat. A rotational speed reduction arrangement is provided for controlling the timing of both of the operations. A drying operation timing device is driven by the washing operation timing device. A rinsing device is coupled with a supply conduct for a rinsing liquid and also with a siphon drain tube which has a larger cross-section than the supply conduct.

Abstract: The present invention comprises apparatus and process for laundering textiles based upon utilizing quantities of an aqueous liquid wash liquor in the wash step ranging from, at least, just enough to be substantially evenly and completely distributed onto all portions of the textiles to, at most, about 5 times the dry weight of the textiles to be laundered. This results in an extremely efficient use of the detergent composition. The present invention also comprises novel wash liquor and detergent compositions for use in said apparatus and process.

Abstract: An apparatus for wet-heat treating a cloth in a high pressure steamer provided with an inlet side seal mechanism having a liquid seal tank and an outlet side seal mechanism having a slow cooling tank, comprising a plurality of liquid apply tanks provided along a cloth passage for transporting a cloth continuously in the steamer body, in such a manner that either a treating solution or hot water is applied to the cloth selectively and repeatedly from the liquid seal tank or the slow cooling tank with the aid of liquid apply pipes having a valve respectively. Treatment of a long cloth such as pretreatment including desizing, bleaching and scouring as well as dyeing can be done speedily, effectively and eminently.

Abstract: An automatic liquid level control is provided for an automatic washing machine which measures the volume of liquid required to be added to the tub increase the liquid level in the tub by a predetermined increment. The measured amount is compared to a reference amount corresponding to an empty tub. When the measured amount equals the reference amount, the clothes in the washer will be covered and the control terminates introduction of the liquid into the tub and continues with the remainder of the washing cycle.

Abstract: A dish washing machine includes a wash tank for receipt of dishes to be washed and a hydraulic circuit for receiving water from a water supply source and for supplying water to the wash tank. An electrochemical cell for generating chlorine gas by the electrolysis of a brine solution is connected to the hydraulic circuit. A salt container is connected to the hydraulic circuit by at least one valve and forms brine to be supplied to the electrochemical cell. At least one chlorine gas supply conduit connects the electrochemical cell to the wash tank to thereby supply chlorine gas from the electrochemical cell to the interior of the wash tank.

Abstract: A tubless washer system including a wash and drive subsystem which allows the basket to be mounted on a hollow drive shaft that provides a water conduit from the basket to the drain sump. The wash and drive subsystem is mounted on a support frame including a generally spherical bearing surface. The entire wash and drive subsystem is supported on a generally spherical surface on the cabinet base which is formed complementary to the spherical bearing surface of the subsystem.

Abstract: A pump for an automatic washer is provided which has an inlet connected to the machine tub and a first outlet connected to a set of dispensing chambers and a second outlet connected to a drain, and including a check valve between the inlet and the second outlet such that when the pump is rotated in a first direction, liquid is drawn from the tub through the check valve and pumped by the impeller to the first outlet. The first outlet is selectively openable and if opened by a solenoid controlled valve, allows a flow of liquid to the dispenser chambers. Rotation of the impeller in the second direction closes the check valve and allows the flow of liquid from the machine tub to the drain.

Abstract: An automatic washer of the present invention for automatically carrying out a series of steps of the washing operation comprises a rotary basket provided with a number of holes which permit liquid supplied to the basket to flow therethrough and holding the material to be washed throughout the washing operation, a tub fixed in a manner to surround the basket, and a spraying device mounted to a tub cover and positioned above the upper opening of the basket. During the dehydration-rinsing or centrifugal rinsing step, fresh water is sprayed from the spraying device into the region along the side wall of the rotary basket.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying dry detergent concentrate to a metering device for dissolving or dispersing in water which prevents or minimizes the formation of dust, lumping, caking, and encrustation of vessel walls and supplies new detergent to the laundry plant in response to changes in electrical conductivity of the wash water from a predetermined value which indicates consumption of original detergent required in soil removal and need for replenishment thereof. The minimizing of dust and protection of the detergent from moisture is accomplished by using a flexible delivery container, the filling means and emptying means of which are sealable and which emptying means acts in cooperation with the metering apparatus section to form an integral delivery system which is generally isolated from the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: Automatically operating washing machines adjust the washing time, the wash water temperature and the motion, i.e. agitation, of the laundry based on predetermined cycles, such as wash, spin, or rinse, etc. An adjustable program course controls these cycles. Naturally, certain cycles require hotter or colder temperatures than others. The method of the invention varies the program course to cycles requiring hotter or colder temperature, depending on the temperature available. Therefore, if a cycle requires hot water but only cold water is available, another cycle will be chosen or the cycle will run for a shorter time. The automatically operating washing machine has at least one cold water inlet and at least one warm water inlet.

Abstract: A control system for a washing machine having an aspirator connected to the discharge side of the inlet valve. The aspirator vacuum port provides a vacuum signal through a one-way valve to a vacuum reservoir which supplies a vacuum signal via a control valve to one or more vacuum responsive diaphragm actuators. The force output of the actuators is employed for auxiliary machine functions such as direct mechanical actuation of the drain valve or operating the recirculation pump motor start switch.

Abstract: An installation for the washing of vegetables, fruits or similar products comprising a cylindrical tank and a source of supply of water permitting not only the filling of the tank but also the driving of the mass of water in rotation around its vertical axis. This source of supply of water comprises at least one ramp arranged above the level of the water contained in the tank, the ramp being provided with holes which are directed downward and diagonally so that the jets which emerge therefrom strike the surface of the water and drive it in a movement of rotation.

Abstract: Energy saving systems for a commercial laundry utilizing a plurality of machines wherein a simple diverter valve directs the effluent from the machines to either a waste area or a recycle tank. In one embodiment a system of troughs in the floor of the laundry are provided to collect the effluents from the different machines are directed to one or the other by the diverter valve. In the second embodiment, a self-contained modular device is provided, but again with separate diverter valves to control the effluent of each machine. Numerous optional features and many combinations of the features are possible.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine includes a washing tube, a water supply an a decalcifier for receiving water from the water supply and for discharging softened water. A metering tank is at an upper position in the machine to receive softened water from the decalcifier. A brine tank at a lower position in the machine receives softened water from the metering tank and generates brine. An electrochemical cell is provided to generate chlorine gas. Valves are provided to selectively pass brine from the brine tank to the electrochemical cell or to the decalcifier. Chlorine gas generated in the cell is absorbed and then passed to the washing tube.

Abstract: An automatic liquid level control is provided for an automatic washing machine which measures the volume of liquid required to be added to the tub to increase the liquid level in the tub by a predetermined increment. The measured amount is compared to a reference amount corresponding to an empty tub. When the measured amount equals the reference amount, the clothes in the washer will be covered and the control terminates introduction of the liquid into the tub and continues with the remainder of the washing cycle.

Abstract: An automatic clothes washing appliance of the type incorporating a stationary tub, a clothes receiving basket movably supported in the tub, a spray system for distributing fill water over the articles received in the basket, and a drive motor which selectively drives the basket for wash and spin cycle operation. The control system for the appliance includes an arrangement for detecting the existence of an oversuds condition in the tub and basket which is operative upon detection of an oversuds condition to interrupt appliance operation and initiate a corrective cycle which includes actuation of the spray system to spray water over the clothes in the basket. Upon completion of the corrective cycle, normal appliance operation is resumed from the point of interruption. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the detection arrangement monitors motor speed to detect a change indicative of an increased load on the motor.

Abstract: This washing machine is provided with an electro chemical cell (4) having a brine tank (9) provided with a metering piston (16a, b 16b) actuated by an electro magnet (21) and connected by an electro valve (14) controlling a connection conduit (3) to a water supply conduit (1). The inlet opening of such connection conduit into the cell (4) is controlled by a float valve (11). The electro valve is a two-way valve (14, 14a) and controls simultaneously the outlet conduit (13) which opens into the washing tub of the washing machine. The power supply of the cell (4) is controlled by the program selector (8) of the machine.

Abstract: In a laundering process which includes providing steam at high pressure, directly blowing the steam into fresh water in order to heat the water, and washing and rinsing laundry using the heated fresh water, the step of directly blowing is carried out by delivering at least part of the steam into the fresh water by directing that steam through the laundry which has been rinsed while subjecting the steam to a pressure reduction in a manner to cause the steam to extract rinse water from the laundry which has been rinsed, and conducting the steam and the extracted rinse water into the fresh water in order to heat the fresh water with accompanying condensation of the steam.

Abstract: A drum type washing machine having a double-section tank to provide a space between the sections through which works water is passed so that the works water is preheated by the water contained in the tank before this latter water is discharged to the sewer system. It is thus possible to recover and save thermal energy.

Abstract: An apparatus for conducting the continuous washing of printed and dye-fixed, web-shaped textile material, including woven or knitted fabrics, includes a series of textile processing units arranged along a production line. These units include a dwell bath having a conveying means arranged underneath the bath level for textile material deposited in folds, a textile material moistening zone in front of dwell bath, a dewatering means, at least one sieve drum washing bath and a subsequently positioned squeeze means for removing washing liquid from the textile material.

Abstract: Apparatus for the continuous wet treatment of moving textile webs, commonly called a horizontal washer. Two vertical columns of horizontal rollers are provided horizontally spaced from each other with a textile web entry at a lower portion of one side of a chamber containing the rollers, and an exit of the web at the opposite side of the chamber. A treatment liquid introducing structure is provided at the top of the chamber, and in order to provide additional treatment capacity (especially for heavy, tight fabrics) a treating liquid introducing structure is provided at an intermediate portion of the chamber vertically between the web entry and the top liquid introducing struture. The intermediate liquid introducing structure comprises a liquid seal which provides the web exit, troughs extending from either side of the liquid seal to provide drain off into the seal and overflow from the seal onto a portion of the moving web.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously treating strand-like textile material includes a cubic or quadratic liquid container, and an endless chain which is guided in the vicinity of the container bottom and the container end walls and is provided with transverse rods or bars of greater width than that of the textile strand to be treated. The apparatus further includes an air permeable and liquid permeable stationary support or overlay which is inclined relative to the horizontal from the textile strand inlet or entry side to the textile strand outlet or discharge side of the container. The apparatus also includes a pair of rails in the vicinity of the container bottom for the transverse rods or bars, of the endless chain, moved thereon, and upwardly directed nozzles located below the support or overlay, as well as a device for generating the transverse flow.

Abstract: Particularly uniform and rapid dyeing of textile material is achieved, subsequent to feeding the dyeing liquor into a processing container filled with the textile material and heating the dyeing liquor approximately to boiling temperature, by a gradual lowering of the container pressure by means of a regulating device and/or by supplying the dyeing liquor with heat by means of a temperature regulating arrangement, so that the dyeing liquor will be kept boiling slowly and steadily at partial evaporation, and the rising steam bubbles will agitate the dyeing liquor without requiring induced circulation by means of a pump or similar, and bring the dyeing liquor into intimate contact with the textile material. The dyeing process may be aided by a pulsating motion of the dyeing liquor. In certain instances, all energy required is supplied in the form of steam.

Abstract: An automatic chemical mixing system using a single level sensor, preferably an ultrasonic sensor, for monitoring the contents of a mixing tank. The level sensor provides an analog signal to a controller indicative of the level of liquid in the tank. Supply pipes from several sources of different chemicals lead to the tank through respective controllable valves. The required percentage of each chemical can be entered manually into the controller and each valve is opened in turn by the controller until the various percentages are reached. Provision is also made for adding small quantities of a further chemical which is supplied by a metering pump. The controller ensures that this is done after the other chemicals have been added. A mixer, also under control of the controller, starts running when all the chemicals have been added and stops when a predetermined low level is reached.

Abstract: A continuous processing apparatus for a hygro-thermic treatment of a fabric material such as a tubular knitted fabric material capable of adequately applying a treating liquid to the fabric material within a high pressure steamer. The liquid to be supplied to the inside of the high pressure steamer is heated to prevent steam within the drum body of the steamer from becoming a drain and to enhance the effect of impregnating the fabric material with the liquid or the effect of preparatory washing. While the fabric material is conveyed within the steamer, it is kept in a suspended state without tension to let it have a good touch and bulkiness.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously applying a treating solution as foam to a cloth, comprising a U-shaped foam tank for storing foam of a treating solution such as a dye solution supplied from an apparatus for generating foam of the treating solution, guide rolls for transporting a cloth to be treated continuously through the foam tank so as to adhere the foam of the treating solution to the cloth while the cloth is passing through the foam tank, and a means for controlling the amount of foam adhered to the cloth in taking out the cloth from the foam tank. By using this apparatus, a necessary and sufficient amount of the treating solution for the subsequent heat treatment of the cloth can be applied to the cloth uniformly with no need of removing the excess of treating solution and/or solvent from the cloth prior to the heat treatment.

Abstract: With an automatic washer embodying this invention, a stirring blade member is rotatably provided in a basket set in a tub. A torque of a motor is transmitted to the stirring blade member by means of a drive transmission. A water supply control system is set in a central processing unit. Where wash water is filled in the tub to a predetermined or standard level, then a water valve is closed. A number of rotations of the stirring blade member in the wash water in which material of washing is dipped is detected by a rotation detector. A length of time for which the water valve is to be left open is determined from the number of rotations of the stirring blade member. The water valve is left upon for a calculated length of time.

Abstract: An automatic washing machine of the fresh-water, vertical-axis type has a dynamic system which includes a single perforate wash basket arranged to be driven continuously such that its central axis moves in an orbital path about another axis. The basket is restrained from rotating about its central axis when it is moving about the other axis and each point of the basket moves in a circulate path having an effective diameter which is small in relation to the diameter of the basket and having substantially the same excursion as the orbital path of the central axis of the basket. Water and soil removing agent are introduced into the basket during orbital motion and that motion is effective to induce a continuous motion of the fabric article load for washing the load. The machine tub and other working components are placed in the moving system and provide a stable base for the basket.

Abstract: In a clothes washer, liquid pulses are delivered to a bucket or tank of water to create continuously re-circulating flow therein in a vertical plane. Air is introduced into the water pulses and forms air bubbles in the tank which attract dirt particles and carry them to the surface where they are removed as part of a continuous surface overflow. In a preferred embodiment the liquid pulses are delivered by a novel fluidic oscillator of the feedback type in which air is continuously entrained by the power stream from each feedback passage in alternation. In one form, the oscillator utilizes scoop-type feedback passages between respective outlet passages and control ports, each feedback passage communicating with an air passage. In a second form of oscillator the feedback passages are of the suction type which are aspirated by the liquid outflow through respective oscillator outlet passages.

Abstract: An agitator type washing machine having a tub, a fabric receiving basket mounted in the tub, a recirculating pump for recirculating liquid from the tub to the basket during wash and rinse operations, and a liquid sensor responsive to the volume of liquid retained in the tub, which operatively combine to automatically control the volume of liquid delivered to the washing machine during each fill operation according to the size of the clothes load in the basket. Vertically spaced tiers of drain holes are formed in the sidewall of the basket to permit liquid flow from the basket to the tub. The tiers are arranged such that when the liquid level in the basket is lower than the lowermost tier unimpeded by the load in the basket, liquid flow from the basket, impeded by the load, is exceeded by the liquid flow into the basket from the tub and from the external supply, causing liquid to accumulate in the basket, but not in the tub.

Abstract: An automatic liquid level control system is provided for a laundry appliance having a tub and a perforate fabric basket within the tub. Washing liquid is injected onto the surface of fabrics to be laundered. A portion of the washing liquid will be absorbed by the fabrics and a portion will flow through the fabrics and fabric basket perforations for accumulation in the tub. Sensing devices are provided for monitoring the changing liquid level in the tub and the time required to reach predetermined levels. A programmable controller determines the quantity of additional liquid required to launder the fabric load responsive to the sensing devices and commensurate with the load characteristics and controls the injection thereof onto the fabrics.

Abstract: An apparatus for the continuous wet treatment of liquid-permeable textile material includes a sieve drum located within a container that is filled with treatment liquid, with the drum being at least partially immersed within the liquid. A treatment chamber is formed between the sieve drum and one of the container walls and liquid is fed to this treatment chamber from a distributor duct located above the treatment chamber. The distributor duct includes a liquid discharge slot for feeding the liquid to the treatment chamber. A pump is provided for feeding liquid into the distributor duct and the liquid discharge slot is arranged to fed liquid uniformly across the operating width of the sieve drum.

Abstract: A dishwasher employing a float assembly positioned in a centrally located sump in close proximity laterally and vertically to a horizontally rotating circulation pump impeller inlet area for accurately terminating fill when the liquid level rises slightly above the dynamic prime level thereby enabling lower water usage by eliminating the need to overfill to compensate for inaccuracies in liquid level control. A baffle partially encloses the float to prevent nuisance trips resulting from liquid turbulence in the sump caused by pump operation. A cover is provided over the float mechanism to prevent nuisance trips caused by overspray striking the float. In its preferred form the float assembly comprises a multi-chambered open bottom float portion and an inverted U-shaped stem portion. One end of the U-shaped stem is connected to the float. The free end is slidably supported in a vertical standpipe formed in the bottom of the sump.

Abstract: A system (10) for controlling the flow of temperature selected water to the tub of a washing machine. Individual solenoid operated inlet valves (12,15) are employed to admit and control mixing of water from a heated and unheated source. The temperature selected mixed water is discharged through a third solenoid operated diverter valve (24) yielding a high rate of flow when the solenoid thereof is deenergized and a lower rate of discharge to the tub when the flow control valve solenoid is energized by the water level sensing switch (48) associated with the tub. A timer controlled switch (82) interrupts the power to the hot and cold filling valves to provide stepped filling during agitation during washing and rinsing cycles. The valve assembly employs only three solenoid valve operators.

Abstract: A laundry additive dispenser for use with laundry appliances has a tiltable bin pivotally mounted for user access on a panel of the laundry appliance. The bin is divided into three sections which are exposed when the bin is tilted forward to a receiving position and may be filled with liquid or granular laundry additives. The bin is then tilted back to a dispensing position. The sections of the bin for dispensing liquid laundry additives each have a siphon therein. Solenoid operated valves selectively communicate each section with a water distribution path. When an appropriate valve is opened water flows in the proper section of the bin and when the water-additive solution reaches an appropriate level, siphoning action begins and the entire contents of the section is dispensed to a clothes treatment zone in the appliance. Each section is provided with an overflow tube to insure that the liquid level in the section does not reach a level so as to prevent the siphoning action.

Abstract: According to the invention disclosed herein wool sliver may be effectively shrinkproofed by immersing the sliver continuously into a bath of shrinkproofing solution to a depth of at least 1 meter if said sliver is carried down into said solution within 10.degree. of vertical. According to the invention the most useful solution is an aqueous solution into which chlorine gas has been aspirated. An apparatus according to the invention comprises a two chambered bath having a delay tank therebetween, having a depth exceeding 1 meter and equipped with means to convey wool sliver into said bath within 10.degree. of vertical.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a length of textile material which has a pile surface includes at least one sieve drum washing bath for washing the entire width of the textile material to even out or level irregularities across the width of the pile surface, a first steamer unit for treating the washed textile material, a dye applicator unit for applying dye to the steamed and washed textile material and a second steamer unit for treating the dye-containing textile material with steam to fix the dye to the textile material. The sieve drum washing bath includes a sieve drum positioned within a container for the treatment liquid and is provided with a plurality of nozzle openings arranged within the container and spaced closely adjacent to the sieve drum for directing the treatment liquid in the form of a plurality of jets across the width of the textile material being supported on the sieve drum.

Abstract: An apparatus for the liquid treatment of cloth consists of a U-shaped liquid tank for a treating liquid, a cloth inlet passage and a cloth outlet passage located in the tank and each having a relatively narrow spacing between vertical endless net conveyers which define the opposed sides of the passages. A plurality of liquid jet nozzles are provided along the cloth passages to spray a treating liquid against a cloth so that the cloth collides alternately with the conveyers on the opposite sides of each passage. Another cloth passage is located in the treating liquid below and forms a connecting passage between the cloth inlet-and outlet-passages. The cloth passes in a folded zigzag state through the another cloth passage. This apparatus is particularly suitable for the liquid treatment of an easily expandable cloth such as a knitted cloth by piling a plurality of the sheets thereof en bloc.

Abstract: An automatic washer which comprises a washer body used to receive water and provided with a water-draining passage; a rotary tub built in the washer body to hold water and material of washing and fitted with a stirring blade member; drive means for selectively rotating the stirring blade member or rotary tub; water guide passage extended between the water-draining passage and the bottom of the rotary tub and fitted with a valve in an intermediate position; and a timer which, during washing and rinsing steps, closes the valve to supply water to the rotary tub, rotates the stirring blade member to produce vertical streams of water for washing, and, during water drain and dehydration steps, opens the valve to expel water from the water guide passage, rotates the rotary tub, and discharges water into the washer body from above the rotary tub by a pumping action resulting from the rotation of the rotary tub, wherein that side of the valve of the water guide passage which faces the water-draining passage is designe

Abstract: A commercial dishwasher having a wash/rinse compartment for receiving dishes and a tank below the compartment for receiving wash or rinse water after a motor driven impeller has circulated the water from the tank and has forced it through spray arms in the compartment employs the suction created by the impeller for removing a detergent from a container in timed sequence by an entraining action during the wash cycle and mixing the detergent with the wash water during the dishwashing cycle. This same suction created by the impeller is employed for simultaneously removing a sanitizing liquid from a container and a rinse aid liquid from another container and mixing these two liquids with a rinse water during the rinsing and sterilizing cycle in timed sequence.