CA2504048A1 - Chimney cleaning system - Google Patents
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- CA2504048A1 CA2504048A1 CA 2504048 CA2504048A CA2504048A1 CA 2504048 A1 CA2504048 A1 CA 2504048A1 CA 2504048 CA2504048 CA 2504048 CA 2504048 A CA2504048 A CA 2504048A CA 2504048 A1 CA2504048 A1 CA 2504048A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
- F23J—REMOVAL OR TREATMENT OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OR COMBUSTION RESIDUES; FLUES
- F23J3/00—Removing solid residues from passages or chambers beyond the fire, e.g. from flues by soot blowers
- F23J3/02—Cleaning furnace tubes; Cleaning flues or chimneys
- F23J3/026—Cleaning furnace tubes; Cleaning flues or chimneys cleaning the chimneys
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Description
CHIMNEY CLEANING SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a chimney cleaning system and a chimney cleaning method.
Those chimneys which are connected to wood burning fireplaces or stoves tend to build up deposits. Thus, when burning wood in a stove or fireplace, creosote tends to coat the walls of the chimney, especially when the fire is relatively cool. As the deposits build up, there is a hazard of a fire within the chimney - i.e. the heat will cause the creosote to burn and which does so at a great intensity and high heat causing a potential fire hazard for the building.
The above danger is well known and therefore, many municipalities have laws which require that the deposits be removed at least once a year. Typically, the fireplaces are cleaned by the use of brushes.
There have been various proposals in the art for automated cleaning systems.
However, these systems generally require that the creosote be removed from the bottom of the fireplace. To do so, it is inherent that the occupant of the building must be home at the time when the chimney is cleaned. This necessitates the making of appointments and as a result, the cost of the procedure is higher.
Still further, the use of a brush held manually does not ensure that all deposits are removed. However, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to verify that the deposits have all been removed.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an automated chimney cleaning system.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method for the cleaning of chimneys having deposits thereon.
According to the present invention, there is provided an automated chimney cleaning system which includes a vacuum unit, a flexible hose extending from the vacuum unit, a debris removing head mounted at the end of the flexible hose, means for moving the debris removing member, and inspection means for remotely inspecting the interior of the chimney.
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating an embodiment thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a vacuum unit mounted on a pickup truck and having a hose extending therefrom; and Figure 2 is a side view, partially in section, of a chimney being cleaned by the system of the present invention.
Referring to the drawings in greater detail, and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated a truck 10 having an apparatus according to the present invention mounted thereon and which apparatus is generally designated by reference numeral 12.
Apparatus 12 includes a flexible hose 14 connected to apparatus 12 and which apparatus includes a vacuum portion 16. The apparatus is retained on pickup truck 10 by means of clips 18 which mount the apparatus 12 on the sidewalk of the pickup truck 10.
As will be seen in Figure 1, there is provided a debris reservoir 20 for receiving and retaining debris removed from the chimney. A trap door 22 is provided to shut off access when the vacuum assembly in not operating. Trap door 22 may be of any conventional structure as well known in the art.
Referring to Figure 2, at the other end of flexible hose 14, there is provided a
The present invention relates to a chimney cleaning system and a chimney cleaning method.
Those chimneys which are connected to wood burning fireplaces or stoves tend to build up deposits. Thus, when burning wood in a stove or fireplace, creosote tends to coat the walls of the chimney, especially when the fire is relatively cool. As the deposits build up, there is a hazard of a fire within the chimney - i.e. the heat will cause the creosote to burn and which does so at a great intensity and high heat causing a potential fire hazard for the building.
The above danger is well known and therefore, many municipalities have laws which require that the deposits be removed at least once a year. Typically, the fireplaces are cleaned by the use of brushes.
There have been various proposals in the art for automated cleaning systems.
However, these systems generally require that the creosote be removed from the bottom of the fireplace. To do so, it is inherent that the occupant of the building must be home at the time when the chimney is cleaned. This necessitates the making of appointments and as a result, the cost of the procedure is higher.
Still further, the use of a brush held manually does not ensure that all deposits are removed. However, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to verify that the deposits have all been removed.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an automated chimney cleaning system.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method for the cleaning of chimneys having deposits thereon.
According to the present invention, there is provided an automated chimney cleaning system which includes a vacuum unit, a flexible hose extending from the vacuum unit, a debris removing head mounted at the end of the flexible hose, means for moving the debris removing member, and inspection means for remotely inspecting the interior of the chimney.
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings illustrating an embodiment thereof, in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a vacuum unit mounted on a pickup truck and having a hose extending therefrom; and Figure 2 is a side view, partially in section, of a chimney being cleaned by the system of the present invention.
Referring to the drawings in greater detail, and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated a truck 10 having an apparatus according to the present invention mounted thereon and which apparatus is generally designated by reference numeral 12.
Apparatus 12 includes a flexible hose 14 connected to apparatus 12 and which apparatus includes a vacuum portion 16. The apparatus is retained on pickup truck 10 by means of clips 18 which mount the apparatus 12 on the sidewalk of the pickup truck 10.
As will be seen in Figure 1, there is provided a debris reservoir 20 for receiving and retaining debris removed from the chimney. A trap door 22 is provided to shut off access when the vacuum assembly in not operating. Trap door 22 may be of any conventional structure as well known in the art.
Referring to Figure 2, at the other end of flexible hose 14, there is provided a
-2-reducing portion 24 such that a smaller hose 26 extends outwardly therefrom.
At the end of hose 26, there is provided a brush member 28 designed to fit within chimney 30. A
camera 32 with associated light is connected to a cable 34.
The apparatus of the present invention may include means for operating the brush of alternatively, the brush may be sized to fit the chimney. Thus, if desired, the brush could be motorized as is known in the art. Preferably, the brush is designed such that particles removed from the inside of the chimney will be directed to the vacuum.
The camera and light may have suitable controls associated therewith and could be controlled from a suitable control panel. If desired, for example, the visual images could be recorded for verification that a proper cleaning was given to the chimney.
It will be understood that the above described embodiments are for purposes of illustration only and that changes or modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
At the end of hose 26, there is provided a brush member 28 designed to fit within chimney 30. A
camera 32 with associated light is connected to a cable 34.
The apparatus of the present invention may include means for operating the brush of alternatively, the brush may be sized to fit the chimney. Thus, if desired, the brush could be motorized as is known in the art. Preferably, the brush is designed such that particles removed from the inside of the chimney will be directed to the vacuum.
The camera and light may have suitable controls associated therewith and could be controlled from a suitable control panel. If desired, for example, the visual images could be recorded for verification that a proper cleaning was given to the chimney.
It will be understood that the above described embodiments are for purposes of illustration only and that changes or modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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| CA 2504048 CA2504048A1 (en) | 2005-04-11 | 2005-04-11 | Chimney cleaning system |
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| CA 2504048 CA2504048A1 (en) | 2005-04-11 | 2005-04-11 | Chimney cleaning system |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| CN102954480A (en) * | 2012-11-27 | 2013-03-06 | 天津宝成机械制造股份有限公司 | Efficient pneumatic soot cleaning machine for boiler smoke pipe |
| CN103170484A (en) * | 2013-03-18 | 2013-06-26 | 中国长江三峡集团公司 | Device and method clearing chimney internal pollutants |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN102954480A (en) * | 2012-11-27 | 2013-03-06 | 天津宝成机械制造股份有限公司 | Efficient pneumatic soot cleaning machine for boiler smoke pipe |
| CN103170484A (en) * | 2013-03-18 | 2013-06-26 | 中国长江三峡集团公司 | Device and method clearing chimney internal pollutants |
| CN103170484B (en) * | 2013-03-18 | 2015-04-29 | 中国长江三峡集团公司 | Device and method clearing chimney internal pollutants |
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