Patent ID: 7044287
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveyor belt washer for cleaning a moving conveyor belt with a pressurized fluid, said belt having opposing first and second planar surfaces, said conveyor belt washer comprising: a) a washtank sized and configured to allow said belt to movably pass therethrough, said washtank defining a substantially enclosed container, b) at least one spray assembly located within said washtank and positioned adjacent said first planar surface, said spray assembly including at least one spray head oriented to direct said pressurized fluid against said first planar surface, said spray head being rotatably mounted with respect to said tank wherein said head is rotatable through a circular path having a predetermined diameter D; and c) at least one splash plate defining a substantially planar splash surface mounted within said washtank and positioned adjacent said second planar surface, said splash surface being sized to substantially correspond with said circular path of said rotatable spray head wherein said pressurized fluid passing through said belt is continuously redirected against said second planar surface upon contact with said splash surface as said spray head is rotated.