Patent ID: 7040331
Filing Date: 2006-05-09
Classification: B08B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for cleaning residue containing tubes, comprising: a) a hose having a spray tip containing a plurality of orifices; b) a water source delivering water to said hose at a pressure in excess of 1,000 psi; and c) a framework supporting i) transport means including a plurality of pinch rollers coupled to said hose and mounted to rotate at said framework to extend and retract said hose with a reciprocating motion, ii) reel means mounted to rotate at said framework for coiling and distributing said hose along a longitudinal drive axis common to each of said transport means and said reel means, and iii) wherein said transport means further includes a control linkage that directs axial and rotational movement of said hose in synchrony with one another.