Patent ID: 8398785

Claim:
A rigid lance cleaning system comprising: a plurality of rigid tubular lances moveable between retracted and extended positions for delivering a cleaning fluid, each of the plurality of rigid tubular lances including a free end and a spray device coupled to the free end; a plurality of flexible hoses connected, respectively, to the plurality of rigid tubular lances for delivering the cleaning fluid to the plurality of rigid tubular lances; a hose reel configured to dispense the plurality of flexible hoses when the plurality of rigid tubular lances extend and collect the plurality of flexible hoses when the rigid tubular lances retract; a frame that moveably supports the plurality of rigid tubular lances; a drive system configured to selectively extend and retract the plurality of rigid tubular lances; and a hose connector drive system fluidly connecting each individual one of the plurality of flexible hoses to a corresponding one of the plurality of rigid tubular lances.