Anode cleaning tool
AssigneeUnited Technologies Corporation
InventorsRobert J. Moravsky, Stephan G. Vandermyn, Dean N. Marszal
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a tool for cleaning an anode in a coating machine. The anode cleaning tool has a rotary brush driven by a driver such as a cordless power drill. The rotary brush and the driver are connected to a support structure and an adapter which allows the tool to be joined to a shaft associated with the coating machine. The tool further includes a light source connected to the support structure for enabling an operator to see an anode as it is being cleaned.
Claims12
A tool for cleaning an anode in a coating machine comprising:
- means for joining said tool to a shaft within said coating machine;
- means for cleaning the anode while said anode is positioned within said coating machine;
- and
- means for driving said cleaning means, said driving means being connected to said joining means.
A tool for cleaning an anode of a coating machine, said tool comprising:
- a support structure within said coating machine;
- an adapter attached to an end of said support structure for allowing said tool to be connected to a shaft normally used to hold a part to be coated;
- a cordless power drill attached to said support structure;
- and
- a rotary brush connected to said cordless power drill.
A tool for cleaning an anode of a coating machine comprising:
- an adapter for fitting into a sting shaft;
- a support structure connected to the adapter;
- a driving device mounted to the support structure within said coating machine;
- a brush for cleaning the anode while said anode is positioned within said coating machine, said brush fitting into a chuck in the driving device;
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- a source of light secured to the support structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.