Patent ID: 6368414
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B08B

Abstract:
A continuous ultrasonic parts washing apparatus comprising:an elongated cylindrical drum having flights on an interior surface thereof and including an entry section, a cleaning station and an exit section, the entry section and the exit section being located on opposite sides of the cleaning station such that turning of the drum will cause parts to be conveyed from the entry section through the cleaning station to the exit section, the drum being perforated so that air and water may pass through it; a reservoir containing a liquid bath located beneath the drum arranged so that at least a portion of the cleaning station of the drum is submerged within the liquid bath; a motor to rotate the drum; and one or more ultrasonic transducers located inside the drum coupled to the liquid bath and placed at least one inch or more from the parts so as to convey ultrasonic energy to the parts contained within the cleaning station of the drum to provide ultrasonic cleaning of the parts contained within that drum.