WO1996036445A1 - Method and device for treating ducts - Google Patents
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- WO1996036445A1 WO1996036445A1 PCT/EP1996/001635 EP9601635W WO9636445A1 WO 1996036445 A1 WO1996036445 A1 WO 1996036445A1 EP 9601635 W EP9601635 W EP 9601635W WO 9636445 A1 WO9636445 A1 WO 9636445A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
- B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
- B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
- B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
- B08B9/043—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
- B08B9/0433—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes provided exclusively with fluid jets as cleaning tools
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
- B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
- B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
- B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
- B08B9/049—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes, i.e. self-propelled
- B08B9/0495—Nozzles propelled by fluid jets
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- the invention relates to a method and a device for treating ducts, for instance cleaning thereof, in partic ⁇ ular ventilation ducts.
- an underpressure is generated in the duct system and a jet nozzle connected to a source of fluid is transported through the duct.
- the jet nozzle can be connected for instance to a source of pressurized air. With the powerful air jet accumulated dirt in the duct is loosened and removed from the duct system by means of the underpressure. The jet nozzle is moved forward in the duct for cleaning due to the thrust of the outflowing pressurized air.
- Such a jet nozzle is known from EP-A-0 077 562.
- the problem arises that the jet nozzle moves forward lying on the bottom of the duct as a consequence of the own weight of the jet nozzle and the connecting member between the source of fluid and the jet nozzle. This results in loss of efficiency, particularly in ducts of larger diameter. It is moreover difficult in this manner to adequately clean the enclosed corners in rectangular ducts.
- the invention provides a solution herefor in that the jet nozzle is moved roughly through the centre of the cross-sectional area of the duct.
- the jet nozzle is characterized by roughly radially protruding flexible arms connected to the jet nozzle. These arms strike with their end part against the wall of the duct and centre the jet nozzle roughly in the centre of the duct.
- the flexible arms preferably take a hollow form and are connected to the connecting means for the fluid. In this manner pressurized air is for instance also directed through the hollow arms to the corners of the duct, so that a sufficient cleaning takes place there also.
- a second set of arms can be arranged as seen in longitudinal direction at a distance from the first arms so that support at differing mutual distance also takes place in longitudinal direction.
- a method and device for cleaning air ducts wherein a jet nozzle connected to a source of pressurized air is moved through a duct . The displacement occurs by means of a rigid feed tube, where ⁇ in during operation the jet nozzle carries out a swinging movement along the inner wall of the pipe.
- Such a device is not suitable for cleaning rectangular or square ducts. Because of the uncontrolled movement of the jet nozzle it is moreover uncertain during operation whether all wall parts of the pipe are subjected to the cleaning opera- tion.
- USA 5109567 describes a device for cleaning air ducts, wherein a nozzle with radially protruding arms is rotated in the duct.
- the nozzle is connected to a hose which is pulled through the duct.
- Flexible spacers hold the rotating nozzle with the arms at a distance from the walls of the duct for cleaning.
- FIG. 1 shows schematically the method according to the invention
- Figures 2-4 show details of the method and device according to the invention
- Figures 5-7 show in perspective view with cut-away parts embodiments of the jet nozzle according to the invention.
- An air duct system 1 for cleaning comprises a main duct 2 and a number of side ducts, for instance 3, 4. Prior to cleaning, the grid in the side ducts is covered with cover foil 5. The closing member 7 in one of the openings of the main duct is also removed and the opening 6 is connected onto an installation 8 for generating underpressure. Connected to this installation is a dis ⁇ charge device 9 for dust 9.
- the cleaning device 11 is placed into the duct through a second small opening 10 in the main duct 2.
- the device 11 is connected to a source 12 of pressurized air.
- the device 11 comprises a jet nozzle 13 which is connected via the flexible hose 14 to the pressurized air source 12.
- Figure 5 shows in detail the construction of the jet nozzle.
- the jet nozzle is supported by means of flexible arms 15, 16, 17, 18 such that the jet nozzle 13 is situated roughly in the centre of the duct . Due to the thrust of the outflowing pressurized air the jet nozzle is moved in the direction of the arrow 19. Air jets are emitted radially from the jet nozzle as according to arrow 20, whereby the accumulated dirt in the duct is loosened. Due to the underpressure resulting from the device 8 the dirt is sucked out of the duct to the discharge device 9 in the direction of the arrows 21, 22.
- the radially protruding arms take a hollow form and are connected to the connecting means of the jet nozzle for fluid under pressure, for instance pressurized air.
- the corners of the duct are hereby also influenced by the outflowing air and thus cleaned adequately.
- Figure 2 shows a duct of relatively large cross section.
- Figure 3 shows a duct of considerably smaller cross section. This results in the arms being bent fur ⁇ ther than in the duct of fig. 2.
- Figure 4 shows a duct of very limited cross section.
- FIG. 5 shows details of the construction of the jet nozzle.
- the jet nozzle consists of a stationary part 30 and a rotating part 31. Connected to a stationary part 30 are the aforementioned arms 15, 16, 17 and 18.
- the pressurized air flows in the direction of the arrows through the stator part 30 and the arms 15, 16, 17 and 18. Pressurized air also moves to the rotating part 31.
- the rotor 31 can be provided with a rotating movement.
- Figures 6 and 7 show different direc- tions of the outflow channels.
- the rotating part can be mounted by means of a water bearing as designated with the reference numeral 32 which indicates a groove-like opening between the relevant parts.
Priority Applications (11)
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AU55011/96A AU705746B2 (en) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | Method and device for treating ducts |
JP8534490A JPH11505170A (ja) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | ダクトを処置するための方法と装置 |
NZ306453A NZ306453A (en) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | Method and device for treating ducts |
US08/930,078 US5942044A (en) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | Method and device for treating ducts of the type used for ventilation |
DK96912022T DK0825906T3 (da) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | Fremgangsmåde og indretning til behandling af kanaler |
EP96912022A EP0825906B1 (de) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | Verfahren und vorrichtung zur behandlung von leitungen |
BR9609080-4A BR9609080A (pt) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | Processo e dispositivo para o tratamento de dutos. |
DE69603080T DE69603080T2 (de) | 1995-05-19 | 1996-04-17 | Verfahren und vorrichtung zur behandlung von leitungen |
NO975279A NO975279L (no) | 1995-05-19 | 1997-11-18 | Fremgangsmåte og anordning for behandling av kanaler |
HK98113014A HK1017858A1 (en) | 1995-05-19 | 1998-12-09 | Method and device for treating ducts |
GR990402312T GR3031221T3 (en) | 1995-05-19 | 1999-09-16 | Method and device for treating ducts |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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NL1000399A NL1000399C2 (nl) | 1995-05-19 | 1995-05-19 | Werkwijze en inrichting voor het behandelen van kanalen. |
NL1000399 | 1995-05-19 | ||
GB9713692A GB2326685A (en) | 1995-05-19 | 1997-06-27 | Nozzle for cleaning ducts |
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EP (1) | EP0825906B1 (de) |
CN (1) | CN1094800C (de) |
CA (1) | CA2221385A1 (de) |
GB (1) | GB2326685A (de) |
GR (1) | GR3031221T3 (de) |
NL (1) | NL1000399C2 (de) |
NO (1) | NO975279L (de) |
NZ (1) | NZ306453A (de) |
WO (1) | WO1996036445A1 (de) |
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- 1996-04-17 CN CN96194030A patent/CN1094800C/zh not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-04-17 EP EP96912022A patent/EP0825906B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
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EP0274831A2 (de) * | 1986-12-29 | 1988-07-20 | Ford Motor Company Limited | Verfahren und Ausstattung zur Behandlung einer Klimaanlage |
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US5347677A (en) * | 1993-02-12 | 1994-09-20 | Prentice William H | Apparatus for cleaning isolated surfaces |
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WO2001038016A1 (en) * | 1999-11-23 | 2001-05-31 | Oy Lifa Iaq Ltd. | Apparatus for cleaning channels for air conditioning and other purposes |
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GR3031221T3 (en) | 1999-12-31 |
CN1094800C (zh) | 2002-11-27 |
GB9713692D0 (en) | 1997-09-03 |
EP0825906B1 (de) | 1999-06-30 |
CN1184441A (zh) | 1998-06-10 |
NO975279D0 (no) | 1997-11-18 |
GB2326685A (en) | 1998-12-30 |
EP0825906A1 (de) | 1998-03-04 |
NZ306453A (en) | 1998-09-24 |
CA2221385A1 (en) | 1996-11-21 |
NL1000399C2 (nl) | 1996-05-07 |
NO975279L (no) | 1997-11-18 |
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