Apparatus and method for cleaning conveyors
US5372243A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G45/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pneumatically controlled system for cleaning conveyor belts is provided which applies cleaning compounds such as detergents and chemicals to the belts through nozzles positioned between the belts. Following application of the cleaning compounds, a rinse cycle is then applied to remove dirt and residue from the conveyor belts, and the process is repeated at suitable intervals. The belt cleaning process may be carried out during normal production operations or after production hours.
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