Ultrasonic method and apparatus for cleaning transmissions
US4561902A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and method for the ultrasonic cleaning of transmissions, such as automotive transmissions and the like, and which comprises a housing or tank for receiving cleaning liquid therein, a turntable mounted within the housing for supporting the transmission within the cleaning liquid, at least one transducer secured to the housing for impressing ultrasonic energy on the cleaning liquid, heating elements secured to the tank for heating of the cleaning liquid, the transmission being rotatable simultaneously with the turntable for passing the entire outer periphery or external surfaces of the transmission across the face of the transducer within specified or selected spacing therebetween whereby the transmission is cleaned both interiorly and exteriorly without the necessity of disassembly and ultimate reassembly of the transmission during the cleaning operation.
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