Patent ID: 6119706
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: B08B,C11D,H05K

Abstract:
An apparatus for cleaning electronic components comprising: a tank member having a solvent containing volume;a weir dividing said volume into first and second sumps;said first sump being adapted to contain a wash solvent of non-ozone depleting material therein;said second sump being adapted to contain a rinse solvent of non-ozone depleting material therein different from said wash solvent;heating members with said first sump for heating the wash solvent contained therein to the boiling point thereof;a hoist assembly for introducing a basket containing components to be cleaned in said first sump for a wash cycle and for introducing said basket into said second sump subsequent to the wash cycle for a rinse cycle; anda surge controlling member on said weir for preventing at least a portion of the wash solvent contained in said first sump from splashing into said second sump.