Number 1: DREGO-Waschautomat by Wilhelm Dreusicke & Co. KG. Dreusicke was the major German tool- and spare parts maker for typewriters for decades. There is actually a German utility patent on "REINIGUNGSAPPARAT MIT SPRUEHSTRAHLSYSTEM UND SICHERHEITSSCHALTER" from 17 August 1978 (see pdf here). I am not sure whether it's the same model, but the machine shown here was produced in 1980 so this would fit. It could also be "REINIGUNGSAPPARAT MIT MOTORPUMPEN UND SPRUEHSTRAHLSYSTEM UND 2 GETRENNTEN FLUESSIGKEITSBEHAELTERN" granted 17 November 1977 (see pdf here).
Typewriter washing machine number 2:
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| This is a Swiss label, probably pegged on the motor. |
Where did you find these? Fascinating!
ResponderBorrarThey are being auctioned in Switzerland, the links are on top of the post. Always something new in typewriter-land...
BorrarInteresting indeed. I wonder if they'll post to Australia!
ResponderBorrarThe seller says you need to pick them up on the spot. I suppose some of them were exported to Australia then, and with a bit of luck you'll find one.
BorrarThose are fantastic. Now all that is needed is a typewriter spin dryer to mate with it.
ResponderBorrarWow. I assume these didn't use water, right? Specialized chemicals?
ResponderBorrarYes I guess so. The patent mentions a cleaning liquid (Reinigungsflüssigkeit), which moves through filters in a closed circuit, i.e. the liquid gets recycled.
Borrar