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Parts washer with improved temperature and pump control

US7040161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2005
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B3/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A parts washer including a receptacle positioned on a reservoir for cleaning liquid having a drain opening and a module which engages a portion of the reservoir in the cleaning liquid for adjusting the temperature of the cleaning liquid and circulating the cleaning liquid into the receptacle. The module includes a heating element, a sensor and pump. An enclosure houses a temperature controller which displays the temperature of the cleaning liquid and a low liquid level condition. A bridge thermally links the heating element to the sensor so that the sensor normally generates a signal representative of the temperature of the cleaning fluid unless the level of the cleaning fluid is disposed below the sensor.

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