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US 6,269,823 B1Granted
Can washing apparatus with plastic risers
AssigneeEagle-Picher Industries, Inc.
InventorThomas C. Lincoln
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Abstract
A can washing apparatus includes a supply line or header connected to a plurality of risers. The risers are formed from a plastic material and are held to the frame of the can washing apparatus by an elongated metal support which is in turn welded to the frame of the can washing apparatus. The metal support absorbs the force of the spray thereby preventing the risers from moving and flexing during use.
Claims7
A can washing apparatus comprising
- a conveyor supporting an array of cans;
- a header;
- a plurality of plastic risers in fluid communication with said header;
- a plurality of nozzles extended from said risers, said nozzles directed toward said conveyor and said cans;
- a plurality metal supports extended along said risers, said supports mounted to said washing apparatus wherein said risers are held firmly against said metal supports thereby preventing said risers from flexing during use whereby fluid sprayed from said nozzles contacts and cleans said cans supported on said conveyor without knocking over said cans.
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