Tube shaker
US11073348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28G15/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The tube cleaning device has a frame having a plurality of top and bottom vertical slots and a first and second upper slotted bracket, each bracket being located above an upper and lower window. First and second lower brackets are located below the windows forming a ledge. First and second riggings engage the slots and releasably connect the frame to a tube bank. A spreader bar is inserted through a window. A releasable connector secures the spreader bar to the frame. A vibrating motor is releasably secured to the frame. Vibration of the motor is passed through the frame to the spreader bar, which vibrates the tubes to effectuate cleaning.
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