公开(公告)号：US3578002A

公开(公告)日：1971-05-11

申请号：US3578002D

申请日：1969-09-25

Applicant: ECONOMICS LAB

Inventor： ROWAN HENRY A ,  SHIFFNER DONALD H

IPC: B65G49/04 ,  B08B3/06

CPC classification number: B65G49/0418

Abstract: Apparatus for processing (e.g., cleaning, degreasing) workpieces which are supplied to the apparatus in containers or tote boxes includes a frame for removably engaging the tote box and means for continuously rotating the frame so that the workpieces are progressively and gently dumped into a perforated processing chamber and subsequently returned to the tote box. The processing chamber comprises a first inclined surface for receiving and spreading the dumped workpieces into a less confined area upon the partial rotation of the frame (whereupon the processing of parts may be commenced) and a second inclined surface for returning the processed workpieces to the tote box upon the further rotation of the frame. Methods for such processing, as well as carousel and conveyor systems incorporating such apparatus, are also disclosed.