KITCHENWARE WASHING ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS
First Claim
1. A kitchenware washing assembly comprising:
- a tank configured to hold fluid for washing kitchenware;
a pump in fluidic communication with the tank and configured to circulate fluid within the tank, the pump being operable at two or more different speeds to thereby create two or more different levels of fluid turbulence within the tank;
a sensor configured to monitor temperature of the fluid held within the tank; and
a control system configured to control operation of the pump between the at least two or more different speeds, the control system configured to operate the pump at a first one of the two or more different speeds for a specified time period and then cycle operation of the pump to a second one of the two or more different speeds, the control system also being in communication with the sensor and configured to activate at least one indicator when the temperature of the fluid held within the tank falls below a specified temperature.
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Abstract
A kitchenware washing assembly is provided for washing kitchenware. The assembly includes a tank configured to hold fluid for washing the kitchenware, a pump configured to circulate fluid within the tank, and a control system configured to control operation of the pump. The pump is operable at two or more different speeds to create two or more different levels of fluid turbulence within the tank. And, the control system is configured to operate the pump at a first one of the two or more different speeds for a specified time period and then cycle operation of the pump to a second one of the two or more different speeds. A temperature sensor configured to monitor temperature of the fluid is included in communication with the control system. And, the control system is configured to terminate operation of the pump if a temperature of the fluid falls below a specified temperature.
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26 Claims
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1. A kitchenware washing assembly comprising:
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a tank configured to hold fluid for washing kitchenware; a pump in fluidic communication with the tank and configured to circulate fluid within the tank, the pump being operable at two or more different speeds to thereby create two or more different levels of fluid turbulence within the tank; a sensor configured to monitor temperature of the fluid held within the tank; and a control system configured to control operation of the pump between the at least two or more different speeds, the control system configured to operate the pump at a first one of the two or more different speeds for a specified time period and then cycle operation of the pump to a second one of the two or more different speeds, the control system also being in communication with the sensor and configured to activate at least one indicator when the temperature of the fluid held within the tank falls below a specified temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An automated method for washing kitchenware using a commercial top-loading kitchenware washing assembly, the method comprising:
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agitating washing fluid in a tank for a specified time period to thereby create a first level of turbulence in the tank for washing kitchenware in the tank; after the specified time period, agitating the washing fluid in the tank to create a second level of turbulence in the tank, wherein the first level of turbulence in the tank is greater than the second level of turbulence in the tank; measuring a temperature of the washing fluid used for washing the kitchenware in the tank; and deactivating a pump used for agitating the washing fluid in the tank if the measured temperature of the washing fluid is below a specified temperature. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A control system for a kitchenware washing assembly, the control system configured to be coupled to a pump and a temperature sensor of the kitchenware washing assembly, the control system comprising:
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a toggle configured to activate a pump of a kitchenware washing assembly for circulating washing fluid in the kitchenware washing assembly; and a temperature protection relay configured to terminate operation of the pump if a temperature of washing fluid in the kitchenware washing assembly falls below a specified temperature as measured by a temperature sensor of the kitchenware washing assembly. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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