Cleaning tools and methods for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus
US12202017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC30B35/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Cleaning tools for cleaning the pull cable of an ingot puller apparatus and methods for cleaning the pull cable are disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a chamber for receiving the pull cable. Pressurized fluid is discharged through one or more nozzles to detach debris from the pull cable. The fluid and debris are collected in an exhaust plenum of the cleaning tool and are expelled through an exhaust tube. The cleaning tool includes one or more guides that guide the cleaning tool in an upper segment of the ingot puller apparatus.
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