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Dishwashing machine and method

US5259889A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1991
Grant dateNov 9, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/241
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A conveyor dishwashing machine in which racks of dishes are conveyed from a loading surface through a hood which presents washing and rinsing zones and onto a discharge surface. In the washing zone, wash spray is applied to the dishes from a spray system which is easily removed for cleaning and easily replaced in the proper position. In the rinsing zone, a rinse curtain applies an initial rinse and creates a barrier against the wash spray. A final rinse of clean city water is applied subsequent to the rinse curtain. Automatic controls operate the machine with a minimum of human intervention.

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