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Apparatus for cleaning large tank interiors

US4220170A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1979
Grant dateSep 2, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 30, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B59/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for cleaning large tank interiors and other similar areas having a telescoping boom assembly attached to a base assembly with a positionable water nozzle assembly attached to one end of the boom assembly wherein the base member positioned in the tank interior is provided with a cage area housing the necessary control equipment and human operator.

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