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Automatic cart wash apparatus

  • US 7,346,956 B2
  • Filed: 06/29/2005
  • Issued: 03/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for cleaning a wheeled stock cart having a basket with a latticeconstruction, said apparatus comprising:

  • a vacuum stage comprising;

    a blower for directing forced air though the wheeled stock cart, said forced air dislodging debris from the wheeled stock cart; and

    a suction system drawing said forced air and debris away from the wheeled stock cart;

    a cleaning stage following said vacuum stage, said cleaning stage comprising a nozzle assembly for spraying a selected liquid onto the wheeled stock cart;

    a drying stage following said cleaning stage, said drying stage comprising a dryer positioned to direct forced air onto the wheeled stock cart; and

    a conveyance mechanism comprising;

    a runway providing a platform for the wheeled stock cart; and

    a drive mechanism cooperating with said runway, said drive mechanism moving the wheeled stock carts along said runway through said apparatus.

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