Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Apparatus – Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means...
Patent
1998-03-16
1999-08-17
Coe, Philip R.
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Apparatus
Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means...
15 315, 99536, 134 253, 1341021, 1341043, 1341044, 134182, 134199, B08B 306
Patent
active
059378778
ABSTRACT:
An improved apparatus for washing foodstuffs is provided. The invented apparatus utilizes hydro-energy to sufficiently clean a number of different types of foodstuffs processed thereby, while effectively using water circulating therethrough. The apparatus is configured to clean various types of foodstuffs ranging from different plant products to fish, such as sardines. The apparatus comprises a product loading assembly coupled to a cleansing flume, that is coupled to an overflow assembly. The loading assembly comprises a conical receiving section having a plurality of spray nozzles positioned about its inner periphery to form a turbulent water flow therethrough, that completely submerges product as it passes through the assembly. The conical receiving section ensures that a maximum product-water mixture is achieved to form a slurry that optimizes water usage and quickly cleans the product. The configuration of the loading assembly also dissipates the water energy to ensure that the product is not damaged, while inhibiting debris collection. The flume is configured to maintain product flowing therethrough substantially completely submerged for effectively cleaning the product, while optimizing workspace occupied by the apparatus. The overflow assembly maintains the water level in the flume and performs final cleaning of the product. The overflow assembly additionally prepares the product for de-watering by known devices.
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Aiello Jeffrey P.
Coe Philip R.
Leary James J.
Titus Carol D.
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