Patent ID: 7021321
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. An automated kitchenware washing tank comprising a tank with a wall that defines an enclosure for holding a fluid for washing kitchenware, outlets in the wall for directing fluid into the tank, an intake opening in the tank, a pump system comprising a pump and a fluid conduit system coupling the pump between the intake opening and the outlets, whereby the pump is adapted to pump fluid from within the tank through the intake opening into the pump system and through the outlets into the tank at a flow rate, and a control system comprising a controller coupled to the pump system for causing the pump to pump fluid at least two different flow rates through the outlets, and controls to select between the at least two different flow rates, wherein the enclosure wall of the tank has at least two angled portions facing generally downwardly, wherein the outlets are discharge openings and at least some of the discharge openings are formed in each of the angled portions of the wall to direct the fluid generally downwardly into the tank.