Cleaning apparatus, spherical object cleaning system, and method for cleaning spherical object
US10751736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24B11/06
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A spherical object cleaning system includes a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a spherical object. This cleaning apparatus includes a first member having a first surface, and a second member having a second surface facing the first surface. The first surface and the second surface are sandwiching surfaces sandwiching the spherical object. The first surface and the second surface are configured to be rotatable relative to each other. This cleaning apparatus further includes an introduction portion configured to introduce the spherical object into a space between the first surface and the second surface, and a discharge portion configured to discharge the spherical object from the space. One of the first surface and the second surface is provided with a spiral groove configured to guide the spherical object from the introduction portion to the discharge portion.
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