Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Apparatus – Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means...
Patent
1997-09-23
1999-01-26
Coe, Philip R.
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Apparatus
Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means...
99536, 134 253, 134 61, 1341022, 134132, 134182, 134186, 134199, 406 48, B08B 304
Patent
active
058628215
ABSTRACT:
An improved and simplified apparatus and method for washing leafy plant products is provided. The invented apparatus utilizes hydro-energy for sufficiently cleaning plant products being processed thereby, while effectively using water recirculating therethrough. The apparatus comprises a plant product loading assembly coupled to a cleansing flume. The loading assembly comprises a conical receiving section having a plurality of spray nozzles located about the periphery thereof to form a turbulent water flow through the loading assembly that completely submerges plant product disposed in the receiving section. This ensures that a maximum amount of plant product mixes with the water to form a slurry that optimizes water usage and quickly cleans the product. The flow rate of the water flowing through the spray nozzles does not damage the plant product. The configuration of the loading assembly inhibits collection of debris for maintaining sanitation of the apparatus. A water distribution manifold is provided for controlling water flowing to the spray nozzles. The manifold is configured to facilitate sanitation and other maintenance procedures performed thereon. The flume is configured to maintain plant product flowing therethrough submerged for effectively cleaning the product, while optimizing as workspace occupied by the apparatus. The flume comprises a plurality of tubes that are provided with baffles positioned along a bottom surface thereof. The baffles are positioned to cause water passing through the tube to flow in a helical motion. The helical motion of the water maintains the plant product almost completely submerged, while cleaning the product.
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Aiello Jeffrey P.
Coe Philip R.
Leary James J.
Titus Carol D.
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