Goods & Services

Liquid coatings [chemical]; chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations; silicon; chemicals for use in separation [other than medical or veterinary]; coating compositions [chemicals], other than paint. Machines, apparatus, instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media; plasma surface treatment machines; machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing; cutting, drilling, abrading, sharpening and surface treatment machines and apparatus; coating machines; plasma coating machines.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (200, 600, 700) for cleaning a surface (204, 602, 702) with the aid of an atmospheric plasma jet (26, 208, 326, 426, 526, 612, 709, 709), the surface (204, 602, 702) being contaminated with at least one at least partly organic substance (202), wherein the method is characterized in that water (216, 336, 540) is introduced into the atmospheric plasma jet (26, 208, 326, 426, 526, 612, 709, 709), and in that the surface (204, 602, 702) is simultaneously subjected to the water (216, 336, 540) introduced into the atmospheric plasma jet (26, 208, 326, 426, 526, 612, 709, 709) and to the atmospheric plasma jet (26, 208, 326, 426, 526, 612, 709, 709). The invention also relates to a use of a device comprising a plasma source configured to generate an atmospheric plasma jet (26, 208, 326, 426, 526, 612, 709) and comprising a supply line element (10, 212, 330, 436, 528) configured to introduce water (216, 336, 540) into the atmospheric plasma jet (26, 208, 326, 426, 526, 612, 709), for cleaning a surface (204, 602, 702), in particular a surface (204, 602, 702) of a battery cell (604), the surface (204, 602, 702) being contaminated with at least one at least partly organic substance (202).

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
• B08B 7/04 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by a combination of operations
• H01M 6/50 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for maintaining operating temperature
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Goods & Services

Liquid coatings [chemical]; chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations; silicon; chemicals for use in separation [other than medical or veterinary]; coating compositions [chemicals], other than paint. Machines, apparatus, instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media; plasma surface treatment machines; machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing; cutting, drilling, abrading, sharpening and surface treatment machines and apparatus; coating machines; plasma coating machines.

Abstract

A device for working a surface of a workpiece with a laser beam, with a laser system for providing the laser beam and with a plasma nozzle which is configured to generate an atmospheric plasma jet. The plasma nozzle having a nozzle head from which a plasma jet generated in the plasma nozzle emerges during operation. The laser system and the plasma nozzle are arranged relative to one another and configured in such a way that the laser beam emerges from the nozzle head of the plasma nozzle during operation, and wherein the nozzle head can be rotated about an axis of rotation (R) which extends at an angle and/or offset with respect to the plasma jet emerging from the nozzle head during operation and/or with respect to the laser beam emerging from the nozzle head during operation. The invention also relates to a method for operating such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
• B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma
• B23K 26/067 - Dividing the beam into multiple beams, e.g. multi-focusing
• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for coating a workpiece surface (133), in which an atmospheric plasma beam (26) is generated by means of a plasma nozzle (2), a coating material is supplied to the generated plasma beam (26) and the plasma beam, with the coating material, is directed to the workpiece surface (133) to be coated, wherein the coating material is supplied to the generated plasma beam (26) in that a filament (34) is supplied to the generated plasma beam (26), said filament containing or consisting of the coating material. The invention also relates to a device (100, 200, 300, 400) for coating a workpiece surface (133), having a plasma nozzle (2) which is designed to generate an atmospheric plasma beam (26), wherein the plasma nozzle (2) has a nozzle opening (6) from which the plasma beam (26) exits during operation, and having a filament supply element (124) which is arranged and designed to supply a filament (34) to the generated plasma beam (26) during operation, and to a use of the device (100, 200, 300, 400).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/42 - Plasma torches using an arc with provisions for introducing materials into the plasma, e.g. powder or liquid
• C23C 4/131 - Wire arc spraying
• C23C 4/134 - Plasma spraying
• C23C 6/00 - Coating by casting molten material on the substrate

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for generating an atmospheric plasma jet for treating a surface of a workpiece with a plasma nozzle which is configured to generate an atmospheric plasma jet. The plasma nozzle has a nozzle arrangement with a nozzle opening for discharging a plasma jet to be generated in the plasma nozzle. The nozzle arrangement is rotatable about an axis of rotation and wherein the nozzle opening has a cross-section with a shape differing from a circular shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Goods & Services

Liquid coatings [chemical]; Chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations, and natural elements; Silicon; Chemicals for use in separation [other than medical or veterinary]; Coating compositions [chemicals], other than paint. Machines, apparatus, instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media; Plasma surface treatment machines; Machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing; Cutting, drilling, abrading, sharpening and surface treatment machines and apparatus; Coating machines; Plasma coating machines.

Goods & Services

Liquid coatings [chemical]; chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations; silicon; chemicals for use in separation [other than medical or veterinary]; coating compositions [chemicals], other than paint. Machines, apparatus, instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces using electrical discharge and/or reactive media; plasma surface treatment machines; machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing; cutting, drilling, abrading, sharpening and surface treatment machines and apparatus; coating machines; plasma coating machines. Treatment of materials and surfaces using electrical discharge and/or reactive media; treatment and coating of materials and surfaces; application of coatings; layer deposition services [material processing].

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for locally selective reduction treatment of a workpiece (80), wherein an atmospheric plasma jet (12) is applied to a surface (82) of a workpiece (80), the atmospheric plasma jet (12) being generated using a reductive working gas (30), or a reducing agent (30), in particular a reductive gas, being added, and wherein, before or during the application of the plasma jet (12), a laser beam (54) is additionally applied to a sub-area (86) of the surface (82) of the workpiece (80), which sub-area is to be reduced, and thus the sub-area (86) to which both the plasma jet (12) and the laser beam (54) are applied is locally selectively reduced. The invention also relates to a device (2, 2') for locally selective reduction treatment of a workpiece (80) and to the use of said device for the locally selective reduction treatment of a workpiece (80).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 1/20 - Preliminary treatment of work or areas to be soldered, e.g. in respect of a galvanic coating
• B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma
• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
• B23K 26/60 - Preliminary treatment
• B23K 31/10 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to cutting or desurfacing
• B23K 101/42 - Printed circuits

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the treatment, in particular for the cleaning, reduction treatment and/or coating of a workpiece (202, 302, 502, 602, 702), in which: an atmospheric plasma jet (26, 230, 230', 330, 530, 630, 730, 730') is generated; a workpiece (202, 302, 502, 602, 702) that is to be treated, in particular a workpiece that is to be cleaned, reduced and/or coated, is brought into contact with a liquid (210, 510, 610, 710); and the atmospheric plasma jet (26, 230, 230', 330, 530, 630, 730, 730') is applied to a surface (204, 304, 504, 604, 704) of the workpiece (202, 302, 502, 602, 704) that is to be treated, or to the liquid (210, 510, 610, 710). The invention furthermore relates to a device (601) for the treatment, in particular cleaning, reduction treatment and/or coating of a workpiece (602) in strip form, in particular a metal strip, in particular in order to carry out the above-stated method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/24 - Generating plasma
• H05H 1/32 - Plasma torches using an arc

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (50, 150) for reducing oxides on workpiece surfaces, having a treatment tunnel (52) which runs from an inlet opening (54) to an outlet opening (56), having a reaction region (82) arranged inside the treatment tunnel (52), with a plasma nozzle (2, 84) which is designed to generate an atmospheric plasma jet (28, 88), having a reducing gas supply (74) which is designed to introduce a reducing gas (23) into the reaction region (82), and having a transport apparatus (58) which is designed to transport workpieces (80) through the treatment tunnel (52), wherein the plasma nozzle (2, 84) is arranged and designed so as to introduce the atmospheric plasma jet (28, 88) into the reaction region (82) during operation. The invention further relates to the use of the apparatus (50, 150) and to a method for reducing oxides on workpiece surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for disinfecting, in particular sterilizing, objects or solids, preferably pieces of protective equipment, in particular protective masks or protective clothing, with a treatment chamber for receiving one or more objects or solids, preferably one or more pieces of protective equipment, with a closable airlock through which objects or solids, preferably pieces of protective equipment, can be introduced into the treatment chamber and/or removed from the treatment chamber and with a generation unit for generating reactive species in a gas stream. The generation unit includes discharge means configured to generate an electrical discharge in the gas stream. The generating unit is arranged such that the gas stream, during operation, passes from the generating unit into the treatment chamber. The invention further relates to a use of the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2, 302, 402, 502, 602, 802) for processing a surface (4) of a workpiece (6) using a laser beam (8, 8'), having a laser system (12, 12') for providing the laser beam (8, 8') and a plasma nozzle (14, 14'), which is designed to generate an atmospheric plasma beam (16, 16'), wherein: the plasma nozzle (14, 14') has a nozzle head (22, 22') from which a plasma beam (16, 16') generated in the plasma nozzle (14, 14') exits during operation; the laser system (12, 12') and the plasma nozzle (14, 14') are arranged with respect to each other and designed such that the laser beam (8, 8') exits the nozzle head (22, 22') of the plasma nozzle (14, 14') during operation; and the nozzle head (22, 22') can rotate about an axis of rotation (R), which extends obliquely and/or in an offset manner with respect to the plasma beam (16, 16') exiting the nozzle head (22, 22') during operation and/or with respect to the laser beam (8, 8') exiting the nozzle head (22, 22') during operation. The invention further relates to a method for operating a device of this kind.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma
• B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
• B23K 26/36 - Removing material
• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
• B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
• B23K 26/10 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece using a fixed support

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (42, 42', 42'', 42''', 52) for generating an atmospheric plasma jet (28) for treating a surface of a workpiece, comprising a plasma nozzle (3, 53, 53') designed to generate an atmospheric plasma jet (28), wherein: the plasma nozzle (3, 53, 53') comprises a nozzle assembly (44) having a nozzle opening (48, 48', 48'', 48''', 58, 58') for discharging a plasma jet (28) to be generated in the plasma nozzle (3); the nozzle assembly (44) can be rotated about an axis (A, B); and the nozzle opening (48, 48', 48'', 48''', 58, 58') has a cross-section with a shape deviating from a circular shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for disinfecting, in particular sterilizing, goods (210) in a packaging (202), in which method: goods (210) packaged in a packaging (202) are provided, the packaging (202) being impermeable to germs, in particular bacteria and/or viruses, and the packaging (202) having a gas-permeable portion (204); a reactive gas is generated by means of a plasma source (2, 32, 118, 318, 618); and the reactive gas is supplied to the gas-permeable portion (204) of the packaging (202). The invention also relates to a method for disinfecting, in particular sterilizing, goods (210) in a packaging (202), in which method: goods (210) packaged in a packaging (202) are provided, the packaging (202) being impermeable to germs, in particular bacteria and/or viruses; electrical discharges (412, 413, 512) are generated in a discharge region (406, 506); and the packaging (202), together with the goods (410) packaged therein, is conveyed through the discharge region (406, 506). The invention also relates to suitable devices (100, 300, 400, 450, 500, 550) and uses of the devices for carrying out the methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a press-welded component (56), in particular a component for producing a lithium-ion battery, in which at least two semi-finished products (30, 50, 64, 68) are welded to one another by means of a press-welding process, wherein at least one of the semifinished products (30, 64) for the press welding process is in mechanical contact with a welding tool (46, 60), and wherein the at least one semifinished product (30, 64) in contact with the welding tool (46, 60), is provided with a protective layer (32, 62) in the region to be contacted prior to the contact, using an atmospheric plasma jet (26, 38).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
• B23K 20/22 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded
• B23K 20/24 - Preliminary treatment
• C23C 4/134 - Plasma spraying
• B23K 101/36 - Electric or electronic devices
• B23K 103/10 - Aluminium or alloys thereof
• B23K 103/12 - Copper or alloys thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to an air purifying device (110) for an animal fattening system (170, 180), comprising a treatment chamber (112), an air inlet (114) for introducing air (138) from the area (174, 184) of an animal fattening system (170, 180) into the treatment chamber (112), an air outlet (116) for discharging the purified air (162) out of the treatment chamber (112), and a spray device (120) which is designed to spray cleaning fluid into the treatment chamber (112) in order to interact with the air (138) flowing from the air inlet (114) to the air outlet (116) through the treatment chamber (112), wherein the air purifying device (110) has a production unit (70) which is designed to produce plasma-activated water (126), and the air purifying device (110) is designed to feed plasma-activated water (126) generated by the production unit (70) to the spray device (120) as cleaning fluid. The invention additionally relates to the use of the air purifying device (110) and to an animal fattening system (170, 180) comprising such an air purifying device (110).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
• A01K 1/00 - Housing animalsEquipment therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the monitored plasma processing of a circuit board (42), in which method a side (40) of a circuit board (42), which side is to be processed, is subjected to plasma processing, more particularly to a plasma coating process, in which an atmospheric plasma jet (4) is applied to the side (40) of the circuit board (42) to be processed, wherein a value for an electrical characteristic value is measured between a first and a second electrical contact point (54, 56, 76, 78, 90, 92) of the circuit board (42) during the plasma processing. The invention also relates to a device (80) for the monitored plasma processing of a circuit board, comprising: - a retainer (82) for positioning a circuit board (42) for plasma processing; - a plasma source (2, 50, 68, 81), which is designed to generate an atmospheric plasma jet (4); - a movement apparatus (84, 86), which is designed to move the plasma source (2, 50) and/or the circuit board (42) relative to each other for the plasma processing; - contacting means (88), which are designed to electrically contact, respectively, a first and a second contact point (54, 56, 76, 78, 90, 92) of the circuit board (42); and - a measuring apparatus (52), which is designed to measure a value of an electrical characteristic value between contact points (54, 56, 76, 78, 90, 92) contacted by the contacting means (88).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/48 - Generating plasma using an arc

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100, 200, 210, 230, 240) for disinfecting parts, in particular body parts (146), preferably hands, the device having a disinfection region (140), in which a body part (146) to be disinfected can be held, and having application means (148), which are designed to apply, in particular to spray, a liquid disinfectant on a body part (146) being held in the disinfection region (140), the device (100, 200, 210, 230, 240) having a production unit (70, 92, 110, 242), which is designed to produce plasma-activated water, and the production unit (70, 92, 110, 242) being connected to the application means (148) in such a way that plasma-activated water produced by the production unit (70, 92, 110, 242) is supplied to the application means (148) as disinfectant. The invention also relates to the use of the device (100, 200, 210, 230, 240) to disinfect body parts (146), in particular hands. The invention further relates to a plasma source (260).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
• A61L 2/18 - Liquid substances
• A61L 2/22 - Phase substances, e.g. smokes, aerosols
• H05H 1/24 - Generating plasma

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (72, 142, 182, 212, 232, 242, 262, 292) for disinfecting, in particular for sterilising, items or solid matter, preferably pieces of protective equipment (78, 188, 268), in particular protective masks or protective clothing, comprising a treatment chamber (76, 186, 266) for receiving one or more items or solid matter, preferably one or more pieces of protective equipment (78, 188, 268), comprising a closable hatch (80, 190, 270), through which items or solid matter, preferably pieces of protective equipment (78, 188, 268), can be introduced into the treatment chamber (76, 186, 266) and/or removed from the treatment chamber (76, 186, 266), and comprising a generating unit (88, 88', 88", 88"', 192, 272, 312, 322) for generating reactive species in a gas stream (23, 38, 90, 114, 116, 194, 274), wherein the generating unit (88, 88', 88", 88"', 192, 272, 312, 322) comprises discharging means (25, 65) which are configured to generate an electrical discharge in the gas stream (23, 38, 90, 114, 116, 194, 274), and wherein the generating unit (88, 88', 88", 88'", 192, 272, 312, 322) is configured such that the gas stream (23, 38, 90, 114, 116, 194, 274) reaches the treatment chamber (76, 186, 266) during operation of the generating unit (88, 88', 88", 88'", 192, 272, 312, 322). The invention also relates to the use of the device (72, 142, 182, 212, 232, 242, 262, 292).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatus for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. Apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for scientific research in laboratories. Treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. Research and development in the field of the construction of machines, apparatus and instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, and process engineering relating thereto.

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatus for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. Apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for scientific research in laboratories. Treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. Research and development in the field of the construction of machines, apparatus and instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, and process engineering relating thereto.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for equipping an electronic display (74) with a display screen protector (44), in which a display screen protector (44) and an electronic display (74) are glued together by means of a transparent adhesive (64) arranged between the display screen protector (44) and the electronic display (74), the display screen protector (44) being provided with a moisture barrier layer (52) by means of plasma coating prior to being contacted with the adhesive (64) on the side (42) intended for contact with the adhesive (64).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 51/52 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED) - Details of devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for providing an electrode foil (14, 22, 24, 144, 154) for producing a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, in which a metal foil (2, 32, 36, 110, 110') is provided with a coating (10, 34, 38, 120, 120', 130, 130') of electrode material and in which the coating (10, 34, 38, 120', 130, 130') of electrode material is plasma-treated, wherein the coating (10, 34, 38, 120', 130, 130') of electrode material is plasma-treated by the coating (10, 34, 38, 120', 130, 130') being subjected to an atmospheric plasma jet (16, 80, 146). The invention also relates to a method for producing a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, in which a first electrode foil (22, 144) for the negative electrode and a second electrode foil (24, 154) for the positive electrode are provided, in which the first and second electrode foils (22, 24, 144, 154) are arranged one above the other with a separator layer (26, 160) in between to form a foil stack (30, 158) and in which the foil stack (30, 158) is impregnated with a liquid electrolyte (44, 170), wherein the first and/or the second electrode foil (22, 24, 144, 154) is/are provided by the aforementioned method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2, 2', 2", 2"', 3) for treating a workpiece surface (18), comprising a plasma nozzle (4, 4', 4", 4'") which is designed to generate an atmospheric plasma beam (6), said plasma nozzle (4, 4', 4", 4'") having a nozzle opening (8) from which an atmospheric plasma beam (6) exits during operation. A deflecting element (10, 10', 10", 10"', 11) with a convexly curved contact surface (12) is positioned in the region of the nozzle opening (8) such that the plasma beam (6) interacts with the contact surface (12) of the deflecting element (10, 10', 10", 10"', 11) when the plasma nozzle (4, 4', 4", 4"') is being operated, in particular the plasma beam strikes the contact surface. The invention additionally relates to a method for treating a workpiece surface (18) using such a device (2, 2', 2", 2"', 3).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/26 - Plasma torches
• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Abstract

A nozzle assembly for generating an atmospheric plasma jet includes an inlet, through which the jet can be introduced into the nozzle assembly, and a channel connected to the inlet so that the plasma jet introduced is conducted through the channel. Multiple nozzle openings are provided in the channel wall along the channel, through which a plasma jet can exit the assembly. The cross section of the channel in the region of a nozzle opening is shaped in such a way that a virtual medial plane runs between a virtual first tangent plane of the cross section through the nozzle opening and a virtual second tangent plane of the cross section opposite thereto and parallel to the first tangent plane divides the cross section into a first cross-sectional area at the nozzle opening. The cross-sectional surface of the first cross-sectional area differs from the cross-sectional surface of the second.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/48 - Generating plasma using an arc
• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2) for working a surface (4) of a workpiece (6) by means of a laser beam (8), comprising a laser system (12) for providing the laser beam (8) and a plasma nozzle (14), which is designed to produce an atmospheric plasma jet (16), wherein the plasma nozzle (14) has a nozzle opening (24, 24′), from which a plasma jet (8) produced in the plasma nozzle (24, 24′) exits during operation, wherein the laser system (12) and the plasma nozzle (14) are arranged in relation to each other and designed in such a way that, during operation, the laser beam (8) exits from the nozzle opening (24, 24′) of the plasma nozzle (14) together with the plasma jet (16). The invention further relates to an assembly (100) having such a device and to a method for operating said device (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 28/02 - Combined welding or cutting procedures or apparatus
• B23K 1/005 - Soldering by means of radiant energy
• B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma
• B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
• B23K 26/21 - Bonding by welding
• B23K 26/361 - Removing material for deburring or mechanical trimming
• B23K 26/062 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam
• B23K 26/362 - Laser etching

Abstract

A device for generating an atmospheric plasma beam for treating the surface of a workpiece includes a tubular housing with an axis, an inner electrode within the housing, and a nozzle assembly with a nozzle opening for discharging a plasma beam to be generated in the housing. The direction of the nozzle opening runs at an angle relative to the axis, and the nozzle assembly can be rotated about the axis. By the aforementioned device, disadvantages are at least partly eliminated and uniform treatment of the surface is achieved in that a shield surrounds the nozzle assembly, and the shield is designed to change the intensity of the interaction of the plasma beam to be generated with the surface of the workpiece depending on the rotational angle of the nozzle assembly relative to the axis. Also provided are a system and method for treating the surface of a workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
• H05H 1/44 - Plasma torches using an arc using more than one torch

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatuses, instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and/ or reactive media. Electrical apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for scientific research in laboratories. Treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and/ or reactive media. Research and development in the field of construction of machines, apparatuses and instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and/ or reactive media, and the related process technology.

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatuses, instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and/ or reactive media. Electrical apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for scientific research in laboratories. Treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and/ or reactive media. Research and development in the field of construction of machines, apparatuses and instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and/ or reactive media, and the related process technology.

Abstract

A sterilization apparatus characterized in that the sterilization apparatus comprises a reactive oxygen species irradiation unit for irradiating a reactive oxygen species-containing gas which is a reaction product of plasma generated using an alternating current and a water-containing gas containing steam, the sterilization apparatus further containing an inlet unit for steam flow for supplying the water-containing gas heated to a temperature of from 50° to 300° C., wherein the reactive oxygen species-containing gas contains water in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of saturated steam. The sterilization apparatus of the present invention shows excellent sterilization activity, so that it can be suitably used in sterilization of containers for foodstuff, bottle caps sealing the openings of the containers, medical devices, foodstuff such as vegetables and meat, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases
• A23L 3/26 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by irradiation without heating
• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A23L 3/3409 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with chemicals in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for depositing a plasma polymer layer in an atmospheric-pressure plasma on a metallic substrate, the plasma being obtained by a discharge between two electrodes. The invention is characterised in that at least one organic coating precursor compound is fed into the region of the relaxing plasma and is deposited on the metallic substrate as a plasma polymer layer. Nitrogen or forming gas is used as treatment gas and the at least one organic coating precursor compound is selected from the group comprising heterocyclic compounds, cyclic non-functionalized hydrocarbon and hydrocarbon with at least one functional group. The invention also relates to an article, an electrode and a capacitor which respectively comprise a metallic substrate having a surface and a plasma polymer layer on the surface. The invention further relates to a method for producing the electrode, to a method for producing the capacitor and a battery cell and a lithium-ion accumulator which comprises the electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
• H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
• H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

Goods & Services

Treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and reactive media Machines for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and reactive media, namely, plasma treatment systems comprised of high voltage plasma generators, treating injectors and nozzles, controls, and structural parts therefor Electrical apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and reactive media for scientific research in laboratories Research and development in the field of construction of machines, apparatuses and instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and reactive media, and the related process technology

Goods & Services

Treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and reactive media Machines, apparatuses, instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and reactive media, namely, plasma treatment systems comprised of high voltage plasma generators, treating injectors, and nozzles, controls, and structural parts therefor Electrical apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for scientific research in laboratories, namely, electrodes, transformers, and electronic controllers Research and development in the field of construction of machines, apparatuses and instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by electric discharge and/ or reactive media, and the related process technology

Abstract

The invention relates to a nozzle assembly (42, 42', 42", 42"') for a device (40, 40', 40", 40"', 100, 110) for generating an atmospheric plasma jet (12), comprising an inlet (48) through which an atmospheric plasma jet (12) can be introduced into the nozzle assembly (42, 42', 42", 42"') and comprising a channel (56, 56"') which is connected to the inlet (48) such that a plasma jet (12) which has been introduced into the nozzle assembly (42, 42', 42", 42"') through the inlet (48) is conducted through the channel (56). Multiple nozzle openings (62) are provided in the channel wall along the channel (56, 56"'), and a plasma jet (12) which is conducted through the channel (56, 56"') can exit the nozzle assembly (42, 42', 42", 42"') through said nozzle openings. The invention additionally relates to a device (40, 40', 40", 40"', 100, 110) for generating an atmospheric plasma jet (12), said device comprising such a nozzle assembly, to the use thereof, to a method for the plasma treatment of a material (72), to the correspondingly plasma-treated material (72), and to a hygiene article (88) having a layer (86, 88) made of plasma-treated nonwoven fabric (72).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Abstract

The invention relates to an injection molding tool for producing an injection molded part, in particular made of plastic, having an injection mold which has a cavity corresponding to the negative of the shape of the injection molded part to be produced, wherein a plasma nozzle, which is configured to produce an atmospheric plasma jet, is attached to the injection mold in such a way that an injection molded part produced in the injection mold can be impacted in the injection mold with a plasma jet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 59/14 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossingApparatus therefor by plasma treatment

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2) for working a surface (4) of a workpiece (6) by means of a laser beam (8), comprising a laser system (12) for providing the laser beam (8) and a plasma nozzle (14), which is designed to produce an atmospheric plasma jet (16), wherein the plasma nozzle (14) has a nozzle opening (24, 24'), from which a plasma jet (8) produced in the plasma nozzle (24, 24') exits during operation, wherein the laser system (12) and the plasma nozzle (14) are arranged in relation to each other and designed in such a way that, during operation, the laser beam (8) exits from the nozzle opening (24, 24') of the plasma nozzle (14) together with the plasma jet (16). The invention further relates to an assembly (100) having such a device and to a method for operating said device (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 28/02 - Combined welding or cutting procedures or apparatus
• B23K 26/14 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beamNozzles therefor
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
• B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
• B23K 26/21 - Bonding by welding
• B23K 1/005 - Soldering by means of radiant energy
• B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma

Abstract

A ventilation system includes a line system which is designed to guide an air stream and to provide the air stream during normal operation via an outlet of the line system for supplying a space. The ventilation system includes a generating unit which is designed to produce reactive oxygen species during a cleaning operation and to feed the same to the air stream conducted in the line system. Also disclosed are methods for operating such a ventilation system and a generating unit for such a ventilation system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 9/015 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone
• F24F 3/16 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by purification, e.g. by filteringAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by sterilisationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by ozonisation
• H05H 1/48 - Generating plasma using an arc
• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• C01B 13/11 - Preparation of ozone by electric discharge
• A61L 9/22 - Ionisation

Abstract

The invention relates to a device which can be used to form metal materials. The invention therefore relates to a device for a bending process, such as pressure forming, by surface rolling for example, tensile forming, by stretch forming for example, and/or push-pull forming, for thermoforming for example. The aim of the invention is to reduce the damage and loss of energy which occur due to friction losses and friction damage during the forming process. This is achieved in that the device is provided with a plasma generating module, by means of which selected surfaces of the tools of the device and/or of the metal components to be formed can be coated with a coating in the nanometer range, preferably prior to the forming process, and can be treated after the forming process, for example the surfaces can be cleaned of the protective layer. The invention also relates to a method which can be carried out using the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes
• C22F 1/06 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of magnesium or alloys based thereon
• H05H 1/00 - Generating plasmaHandling plasma
• B21D 37/16 - Heating or cooling

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an injection-molded component (64, 70, 90, 110) with an insert part (40, 72, 92, 112). An insert part (40, 72, 92, 112) is provided with an inorganic surface (42), and the insert part (40, 72, 92, 12) is at least partly overmolded during the injection-molding process. The region, which is overmolded during the injection-molding process, of the inorganic surface (42) of the insert part (40, 72, 92, 112) is coated at least in some regions prior to being overmolded, wherein the inorganic surface (42) is supplied with an atmospheric plasma beam (26, 48) and a precursor (28, 50). The invention further relates to an injection-molded component (64, 70, 90, 110) with an insert part (40, 72, 92, 112), said insert part (40, 72, 92, 112) having an at least partly overmolded inorganic surface (42). A layer (44) which is applied by means of a plasma coating process, in particular a plasma polymerization process, is arranged at least in some regions between the inorganic surface (42) and the overmolded plastic.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for generating an atmospheric plasma beam for treating the surface of a workpiece, comprising a tubular housing (10) which has an axis (A), an inner electrode (24) arranged within the housing (10), and a nozzle assembly (30) which has a nozzle opening (18) for discharging a plasma beam to be generated in the housing (10). The direction of the nozzle opening (18) runs at an angle relative to the axis (A), and the nozzle assembly (30) can be rotated about the axis (A). The aim of the invention is to develop the aforementioned device, system, and method for treating the surface of a workpiece such that the aforementioned disadvantages are at least partly eliminated and a uniform treatment of the surface is achieved. This is achieved in that a shield (40) surrounds the nozzle assembly (30), and the shield (40) is designed to change the intensity of the interaction of the plasma beam to be generated with the surface of the workpiece depending on the rotational angle of the nozzle assembly (30) relative to the axis (A). The invention also relates to a method for treating the surface of a workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
• H05H 1/44 - Plasma torches using an arc using more than one torch

Abstract

A sterilizing device includes a nozzle (10) for spraying sterilizing agent (70) and a water vapor feeding section (40) for feeding water vapor to the nozzle (10). The nozzle (10) includes a plasma generating section (11), an outlet section (12) and a relaying section (13) connected to the plasma generating section (11) and the outlet section (12). The water vapor feeding section (40) is connected to the relaying section (13). The outlet section (12) sprays, as the sterilizing agent (70), a sterilizing agent 70 containing the plasma fed from the plasma generating section (11) and ROS (Reactive Oxidizing Species) generated through a reaction between the plasma and water vapor to the sterilization object.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases

Abstract

A sterilization system includes a sterilizing device having a nozzle (10) to spray sterilizing agent (70) onto a sterilization object (80) and a conveying unit (90) conveying a plurality of sterilization objects (80) one after another continuously to the sterilizing device. The nozzle (10) is capable of moving a reaching position of the sterilizing agent (70) sprayed therefrom to the conveying unit (90) along a conveying path (91) of the sterilization objects (80). A controlling unit is provided for executing a following control which causes the reaching position to follow each sterilization object (80) as being conveyed by synchronizing a moving speed of the reaching position of the sterilizing agent (70) with a conveying speed of the sterilization object (80).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases
• A61L 2/22 - Phase substances, e.g. smokes, aerosols
• B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature

Abstract

A sterilization apparatus characterized in that the sterilization apparatus comprises a reactive oxygen species irradiation unit for irradiating a reactive oxygen species-containing gas which is a reaction product of plasma generated using an alternating current and a water-containing gas containing steam, the sterilization apparatus further containing an inlet unit for steam flow for supplying the water-containing gas heated to a temperature of from 50° to 300°C, wherein the reactive oxygen species-containing gas contains water in an amount equal to or greater than the amount of saturated steam. The sterilization apparatus of the present invention shows excellent sterilization activity, so that it can be suitably used in sterilization of containers for foodstuff, bottle caps sealing the openings of the containers, medical devices, foodstuff such as vegetables and meat, and the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases

Abstract

The invention relates to a steam turbine and to a method for cleaning steam turbines. In the method, a plasma is passed through an aqueous cleaning liquid in an activation step and then said cleaning liquid is evaporated. Even poorly soluble salt coverings are effectively removed from the turbine blades by means of the plasma-activated wet steam. The method can be used during ongoing operation of the steam turbine. In addition, a device for producing the active wet steam is described, which can be installed with a steam turbine or, for example, can be retrofitted in the case of existing steam power plants.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 25/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups
• F22B 37/48 - Devices or arrangements for removing water, minerals or sludge from boilers

Abstract

The invention relates to an injection-molding tool (2, 32, 72) for producing an injection-molded part (8, 38, 88), in particular from plastic, comprising an injection mold (4, 34, 74), which has a cavity (6, 36, 86) corresponding to the negative of the shape of the injection-molded part (8, 38, 88) to be produced, wherein a plasma nozzle (18, 52, 92, 130), which is designed to produce an atmospheric plasma jet (154), is connected to the injection mold (4, 34, 74) in such a way that, in the injection mold (4, 34, 74), a plasma jet (154) can be applied to an injection-molded part (8, 38, 88) produced in the injection mold (4, 34, 74). The invention further relates to a method for producing an injection-molded part (8, 38, 88) by means of an injection-molding tool (2, 32, 72), wherein the injection-molding material, in particular a plastic, is introduced into a cavity (6, 36, 86) of the injection mold (4, 34, 74) such that an injection-molded part (8, 38, 88) is formed, and wherein an atmospheric plasma jet (154) is applied to the injection-molded part (8, 38, 88) in the injection mold (4, 34, 74).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 59/14 - Surface shaping, e.g. embossingApparatus therefor by plasma treatment

Abstract

The invention relates to a ventilation system (10, 50) comprising a line system (12, 52) which is designed to guide an air stream (14, 54) and to provide the air stream (14, 54) during normal operation (N) via an outlet (16, 56) of the line system (12, 52) for supplying a space (18, 58), wherein the ventilation system (10, 50) comprises a generating unit (34, 66, 100, 170) which is designed to produce reactive oxygen species during a cleaning operation (R) and to feed the same to the air stream (14, 54) conducted in the line system (12, 52). The invention further relates to the use of such a ventilation system (10, 50) for ventilating or air-conditioning a room of a building or an interior of a closed device, a method for operating such a ventilation system (10, 50) and a generating unit (34, 66, 100, 170) for such a ventilation system (10, 50).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 3/16 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by purification, e.g. by filteringAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by sterilisationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by ozonisation
• A61L 9/00 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
• H05H 1/48 - Generating plasma using an arc

Abstract

The invention relates to an internal treatment method, in particular for coating the inside of a pipe (2, 4, 6), in which method a plasma (36, 72, 132) is generated inside the pipe being treated or coated (2, 4, 6) and the plasma (36, 72, 132) is generated by means of a plasma generation module (12, 42, 62, 82, 112, 122, 162) moved through the pipe (2, 4, 6). The invention further relates to an internal treatment method, in particular for coating the inside of a pipe (202), in which method an inductively or capacitively coupled plasma (206) is generated inside the pipe (202) and optionally a precursor (38) is made to interact in such a way with the plasma (206) that a coating (8) is formed on the inside of the pipe (202). The invention further relates to a device (10, 40, 60, 80, 110, 120, 140, 160) designed to carry out one of these methods or having corresponding means for carrying out one of these methods, as well as an internal treatment device (10, 40, 60, 80, 110, 120, 140, 160), in particular for coating the inside of a pipe (2, 4, 6), having a plasma generation module (12, 42, 62, 82, 112, 22, 162) designed to be moved through a pipe (2, 4, 6) and to generate a plasma (36, 72, 132) inside the pipe (2, 4, 6), and a transport mechanism (16) designed to move the plasma generation module (12, 42, 62, 82, 112, 122, 162) through the pipe (2, 4, 6).

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 16/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
• C23C 16/50 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges

Abstract

A method for passivating a metal surface including, generating an atmospheric plasma beam by electrical discharge in a working gas, introducing an acid-containing passivating agent into the plasma beam, applying the plasma beam containing the passivating agent to the metal surface, and depositing a passivating salt on the metal surface by a reaction between the acid-containing passivating agent and the metal surface. This method simplifies the process for passivating a metal surface and renders it more effective.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 22/48 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous acidic solutions with pH < 6 not containing phosphates, hexavalent chromium compounds, fluorides or complex fluorides, molybdates, tungstates, vanadates or oxalates
• C23C 16/453 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating passing the reaction gases through burners or torches, e.g. atmospheric pressure CVD
• C23C 16/515 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using pulsed discharges
• C23C 22/07 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous acidic solutions with pH < 6 containing phosphates
• C23C 22/24 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous acidic solutions with pH < 6 containing hexavalent chromium compounds
• C23C 22/76 - Applying the liquid by spraying
• C23C 8/36 - Solid state diffusion of only non-metal elements into metallic material surfacesChemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive gas, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using gases using ionised gases, e.g. ionitriding
• C23C 4/11 - Oxides
• C23C 4/134 - Plasma spraying
• C23C 22/00 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatus, instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. Electrical apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for scientific research in laboratories. Treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for pretreating a surface of a substrate (50), in particular for a subsequent electroplating process or a subsequent electrostatic coating process, wherein an atmospheric-pressure plasma is generated during the method by a discharge between electrodes (16; 5, 32) in a process gas (18), at least one of the electrodes is a sacrificial electrode (16) from which material is removed by the discharge, the material removed involves conductive, in particular metallic, particles (30) and/or conductive, in particular metallic, particles (30) form from the material removed, and the particles are deposited on the surface of the substrate in such a way that the electrical conductivity of the surface of the substrate is increased. The invention also relates to methods for coating a surface of a substrate, in which a layer is applied to a pretreated surface of the substrate. The invention moreover relates to a pretreatment product obtainable by the pretreatment method and to a product obtainable by the coating methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 5/56 - Electroplating of non-metallic surfaces of plastics
• C23C 18/20 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated of organic surfaces, e.g. resins
• C23C 14/22 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the process of coating

Goods & Services

Treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media [ Machines, apparatus, and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and reactive media for surface cleaning, surface activation, and coating, namely, plasma treatment systems comprised of high voltage plasma generators, treating injectors and nozzles, controls, and structural parts therefor ]

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (2, 62) for treating a wire (22) made of conductive material, having a plasma nozzle (4) for generating an atmospheric plasma jet (6), wherein a discharging chamber (10) having a nozzle opening (12) for outlet of the plasma jet (6) is designed inside the plasma nozzle (4), wherein a channel (20) is designed between an inlet opening (16) of the plasma nozzle (4) and the nozzle opening (12) through which channel (20) the wire (22) to be treated can be guided and wherein a small tube section (30) made of a dielectric and enclosing the channel (20) is arranged in the plasma nozzle (4) in such a manner that the channel (20) is electrically insulated at least in sections from the discharging chamber (10). The invention also relates to a corresponding method. The invention further relates to a method for treating a wire made of conductive material, according to which method the wire (106, 204) to be treated is guided through a pipe section (104, 206) made of a dielectric, a first high frequency voltage (HV, HV1) is applied to a first electrode (108, 208) arranged on the outside of the pipe section (104, 206) and the wire (106, 204) is connected in such a manner that a dielectrically impaired discharge occurs between the first electrode (108, 208) and the wire (106, 204), and to a device for carrying out said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/24 - Generating plasma
• H05H 1/48 - Generating plasma using an arc

Abstract

The invention relates to a disinfection module (2, 52, 138, 140) for a mass-production process system (122, 124), in particular for a filling system. Said mass-production process system has an inlet (6, 56) for feeding a plurality of components of the same type, in particular containers or container lids (4), an outlet (8, 58) for discharging the components, and a transport system (10, 60, 134, 136) for transporting the components from the inlet (6, 56) to the outlet (8, 58) through the disinfection module (2, 52, 138, 140). The disinfection module (2, 52, 138, 140) has a plasma nozzle (28a-d, 66, 82) for applying a plasma jet (30) to a component transported by means of the transport system (10, 60, 134, 136) and a moving device (34, 72) for moving the plasma nozzle (28a-d, 66, 82) in synchronization, at least in some segments, with the component transported by means of the transport system (10, 60, 134, 136). The invention further relates to a mass-production process system (122, 124) having such a disinfection module (2, 52, 138, 140) and a method for operating such a disinfection module (2, 52, 138, 140).

IPC Classes  ?

• B67B 3/00 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps
• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases
• B67C 7/00 - Concurrent cleaning, filling, and closing of bottlesProcesses or devices for at least two of these operations

Goods & Services

Machines, apparatus, instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. Apparatus and instruments for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for scientific research in laboratories. Treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for connecting substrates including depositing a plasma polymer layer on each of a first and a second substrate by means of atmospheric pressure plasma and bringing the plasma polymer layers in contact with each other. In a variant of the method, only the first substrate is provided with a plasma polymer layer and connected to a second substrate, the surface of which can react with the plasma polymer layer. The invention further relates to composite structures which can be obtained with such methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
• C09J 5/02 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving pretreatment of the surfaces to be joined
• C23C 16/30 - Deposition of compounds, mixtures or solid solutions, e.g. borides, carbides, nitrides
• C23C 16/452 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for generating reactive gas streams, e.g. by evaporation or sublimation of precursor materials by activating reactive gas streams before introduction into the reaction chamber, e.g. by ionization or by addition of reactive species
• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes
• B05D 3/04 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to gases
• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a metal surface passivation method in which an atmospheric plasma jet is produced in a working gas using an electric discharge, an acid-containing passivator is introduced into the plasma jet, the plasma jet containing the passivator is applied to the metal surface, and a passivating salt is deposited on the metal surface as a result of the reaction of the acid-containing passivator with the metal surface. Said method solves the technical problem of simplifying the metal surface passivation method and making the same more effective.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 4/10 - Oxides, borides, carbides, nitrides or silicidesMixtures thereof
• C23C 4/12 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the method of spraying
• C23C 8/36 - Solid state diffusion of only non-metal elements into metallic material surfacesChemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive gas, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using gases using ionised gases, e.g. ionitriding

Goods & Services

Research and development of technology in the field of industrial plasma surface treatment of materials and application of protective or functional surface coatings by plasma treatment; research and development of industrial plasma surface treatment equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting gases that can be ionized wherein an atmospheric plasma jet is produced, wherein a gas mixture is brought into interaction with the plasma jet, and wherein an electrical quantity is measured as a measure of the concentration of the gas in the gas mixture. The invention further relates to a device for detecting gases that can be ionized, including a gas inlet, means for ionizing a gas, a voltage source, two electrodes, and means for determining an amperage, wherein the two electrodes are connected to the voltage source, wherein the means for determining an amperage are connected to the electrodes in such a way that the magnitude of the current flowing between the electrodes can be measured, and wherein a plasma nozzle is provided to produce an atmospheric plasma jet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05F 3/00 - Carrying-off electrostatic charges
• G01N 27/70 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating the ionisation of gases, e.g. aerosolsInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode using electric discharge to ionise a gas and measuring current or voltage
• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

Goods & Services

Machines for surface treatment of work pieces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for the purpose of cleaning the surface and/or promoting adhesion

Goods & Services

Machines for surface treatment by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, in particular for surface cleaning, surface activation, coating, and for connecting films. Electrical apparatus and instruments comprising a generator, a plasma jet or an electrode device as essential components for the treatment of surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, namely, for surface cleaning, surface activation, coating, and for binding films. Research, consulting, engineering services in the field of construction of machines and instruments for surface treatment by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media; development of devices for surface treatment by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a multi-layer packaging material, in which a hot-melt adhesive is provided, in which the hot-melt adhesive is melted, in which the hot-melt adhesive is applied to a first packaging material (10, 42, 62) and in which a second packaging material (14, 52, 68) is applied onto the hot-melt adhesive, wherein the hot-melt adhesive is provided as an adhesive film (4, 44, 66) and wherein the adhesive film (4, 44, 66) is melted by treatment with a plasma jet (8, 32, 50, 70, 78). The invention further relates to a device for applying an adhesive, comprising a housing (92, 122, 160, 176, 186), an adhesive reservoir (96, 126) disposed on the housing (92, 122, 160, 176, 186) and means for activating the adhesive (110, 130, 142, 196, 206) that are arranged on the housing (92, 122, 160, 176, 186), wherein the housing (92, 122, 160, 176, 186) comprises an opening (94, 124) for the adhesive (110, 130, 142, 196, 206) to exit, wherein the adhesive reservoir (96, 126) is designed as a reservoir for an elongate adhesive (110, 130, 142, 196, 206), and wherein the means for activating the adhesive (110, 130, 142, 196, 206) are designed as at least one plasma nozzle (98, 110, 132, 144, 192, 202) for generating an atmospheric plasma jet (98, 104, 134, 158, 198, 208).

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 27/16 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin specially treated, e.g. irradiated
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing surface-modified particles in atmospheric pressure plasma, and to a method for producing a coating with particles dispersed therein using an atmospheric pressure plasma. The plasma is produced by a discharge between electrodes in a process gas in both methods. Also, both methods are characterised in that at least one of the electrodes is a sputter electrode which sputters the particles due to the discharge. The invention also relates to methods for producing composite material, with which surface-modified particles are built in a matrix according to the claimed method, and to said composite materials as such. The invention further relates to plasma nozzles and to devices comprising said nozzles with which the claimed methods for producing surface-modified particles and for producing coatings with the particles dispersed therein can be carried out in an advantageous manner. Surface-modified particles and coatings with particles dispersed therein can be produced in a simple manner according to the claimed methods, also agglomeration problems in microparticles and nanoparticles can be extensively prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/32 - Vacuum evaporation by explosionVacuum evaporation by evaporation and subsequent ionisation of the vapours
• B22F 1/02 - Special treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working, to improve properties; Metallic powders per se, e.g. mixtures of particles of different composition comprising coating of the powder
• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for supplying a component with thermal energy, a gas (20, 86) being heated and the component (4, 84) being brought in thermal contact with the gas (20, 86). The gas (20, 86) is additionally ionized to at least some extent by an electric discharge (12, 74) or by a plasma, especially a plasma jet (58, 108). The invention also relates to a device for supplying a component with thermal energy. Said device comprises the component (4, 84) to be supplied, a chamber region (8, 82) containing a gas, and means (6) for heating the gas, the gas (20, 86) being in thermal contact with the component (4, 84). Additional means (10, 42, 72, 92) for producing an electric discharge (12, 74) or a plasma, especially a plasma jet (58, 108) are used to ionize the gas (20, 86) to at least some extent.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28F 13/16 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by applying an electrostatic field to the body of the heat-exchange medium

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting gases that can be ionized, in particular organic molecules, preferably hydrocarbons, wherein an atmospheric plasma jet (34) is produced, wherein a gas mixture (40) containing the gas that can be ionized is brought into interaction with the plasma jet (34), and wherein an electrical quantity is measured as a measure of the concentration of the gas that can be ionized in the gas mixture (40). The invention further relates to a device for detecting gases that can be ionized, comprising a gas inlet (6), means for ionizing a gas that can be ionized, a voltage source (42), two electrodes (8, 10), and means (48) for determining an amperage, wherein the two electrodes (8, 10) are connected to the voltage source (42), wherein the means (48) for determining an amperage are connected to the electrodes (8, 10) in such a way that the magnitude of the current flowing between the electrodes (8, 10) can be measured, and wherein as a means for ionizing a gas that can be ionized, a plasma nozzle (4) is provided to produce an atmospheric plasma jet (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/70 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating the ionisation of gases, e.g. aerosolsInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode using electric discharge to ionise a gas and measuring current or voltage

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for applying a coating onto a nanosurface of a work piece, wherein an atmospheric plasma beam is generated by electric discharge in a working gas and a precursor material is fed in a spatially separate manner from the working gas, wherein the precursor material is fed directly to the plasma beam and the applied layer comprises a nanosurface which substantially corresponds to the nanosurface of the work piece. The invention relates in particular to a method for applying a separation layer in molding processes, wherein the work piece to be molded comprises a nanosurface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/42 - Plasma torches using an arc with provisions for introducing materials into the plasma, e.g. powder or liquid
• H05H 1/24 - Generating plasma

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for applying a self-cleaning coating, in particular a self-cleaning and/or antimicrobial photocatalytic coating, onto a surface in which an atmospheric plasma stream is produced through electrical discharge in a working gas and in which a precursor material is introduced separate from the working gas, wherein the precursor material is introduced into the plasma stream directly as an aerosol. The invention also relates to a device for atmospheric plasma application of a coating onto a surface, comprising a plasma source (2) for producing a plasma stream (26) and a mixing device (3, 3', 3'') that provides for the introduction of a precursor material directly into the plasma stream as an aerosol (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/42 - Plasma torches using an arc with provisions for introducing materials into the plasma, e.g. powder or liquid

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1,20,40,60,80,90) for treating an inner surface (O) of a work piece (W), comprising a beam (P, P', I), at least one generating unit (2,20,41,62) for generating the beam (P, P', I), a drive unit (45,86,94) for rotating the at least one generating unit (2,20,41,62) about an axis of rotation (13,34,47,63,87,93), wherein the at least one generating unit (2,20,41,62) is designed for issuing the generated beam (P, P', I) in the direction of the surface (O) to be treated with a preferred direction (V, V', V'', V''', V''''). So that an inner surface of a work piece can be treated with short effect times of the beam, it is provided that an arm (10,22,42,61,85,95) for placing the generating unit (2,20,41,62) at the work piece (W), said arm being connected to the at least one generating unit (2,20,41,62), is provided and that the axis of rotation (13,34,47,63,87,93) and the preferred direction (V, V', V'', V''', V'''') are tilted with respect to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/34 - Details, e.g. electrodes, nozzles
• C23C 4/16 - WiresTubes

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for generating a plasma beam, with a housing (2) and with at least two electrodes (4), wherein the housing (2) has a gas inlet (6) and a gas outlet (8). The technical problem addressed by the invention is that of disclosing a device for generating a plasma beam which has in particular a space-saving flow cross section for the working gas inside the housing (2) and therefore also has small external dimensions. The technical problem is solved by the fact that the at least two electrodes (4) are integrated into the side wall of the housing (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/48 - Generating plasma using an arc
• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a plasma, particularly for the treatment of a workpiece, wherein a plasma jet is introduced in a treatment chamber that is at least partially surrounded by a shield, and wherein the plasma is at least partially distributed within the treatment chamber, wherein the pressure in the treatment chamber corresponds at least to the ambient pressure. By means of this method, intensive excess-pressure plasma can be produce for surface pre-treatment. The invention also relates to a device for producing a plasma, particularly for the treatment of a workpiece, comprising a plasma source (10) for producing a plasma jet (36), a shield (40), and an inlet orifice (42) disposed in the shield (40) and accommodating the outlet (14) of the plasma source (10). The shield may also serve as a spacer for a manual operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05H 1/48 - Generating plasma using an arc
• H05H 1/24 - Generating plasma

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for disinfecting objects, in which an atmospheric plasma jet is generated by means of an electrical discharge in a volume that is penetrated by a working gas while the surface of the object is impinged upon at least in part by the plasma jet, the disinfectant effect being produced by the energy transfer from the plasma jet to the surface. The inventive method allows surfaces to be disinfected effectively without increasing the amount of disinfectant to be used.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/14 - Plasma, i.e. ionised gases
• B01J 19/08 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor
• H05H 1/24 - Generating plasma

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Electrical apparatus and instruments for treatment of surfaces of components by electric discharge and/or reactive media.

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Machines for surface treatment by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, in particular for surface cleaning, surface activation, coating, and for connecting films. Electrical discharge apparatus and instruments for surface treatment by reactive media, in particular for surface cleaning, surface activation, coating, and for connecting films. Research, development, consultancy and construction planning in the field of surface treatment by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media.

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MACHINES FOR SURFACE TREATMENT BY MEANS OF ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE AND/OR REACTIVE MEDIA, IN PARTICULAR FOR SURFACE CLEANING, SURFACE ACTIVATION, COATING, AND FOR CONNECTING FILMS ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS COMPRISING A GENERATOR, A PLASMA JET OR AN ELECTRODE DEVICE AS ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SURFACES BY MEANS OF ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE AND/OR REACTIVE MEDIA, NAMELY, FOR SURFACE CLEANING, SURFACE ACTIVATION, COATING, AND FOR BINDING FILMS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN CONSULTATION SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF CONSTRUCTION OF MACHINES AND INSTRUMENTS FOR SURFACE TREATMENT BY MEANS OF ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE AND/OR REACTIVE MEDIA

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(1) Machines comprising a generator, a plasma jet, or electrode device as essential components for the treatment of surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, namely, for surface cleaning, surface activation, coating, and for binding films. (1) Research, development, consultancy, construction planning in the field of surface treatment by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media.

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Machines for treating surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, in particular for surface cleaning, surface activation, coating and film binding. Apparatus and instruments for treating surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, in particular for surface cleaning, surface activation, coating and film binding. Research, development, consultancy, construction drafting in the field of surface treatment by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media.

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MACHINES FOR ETCHING, ACTIVATING, COATING AND CLEANING MATERIALS AND SURFACES USING ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE AND/OR REACTIVE MEDIA, NAMELY, PLASMA [ ETCHING, ] (( ACTIVATING * AND * COATING [ AND CLEANING ] OF MATERIALS AND SURFACES USING ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE AND/OR REACTIVE MEDIA )) (( RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF CONSTRUCTION OF MACHINES, APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR ETCHING, ACTIVATING, COATING AND CLEANING MATERIALS AND SURFACES USING ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE AND/OR REACTIVE MEDIA; AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE AND/OR REACTIVE MEDIA ))

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Machines for treating materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media. Research and development in the field of the construction of machines, apparatus and instruments for the treatment of materials and surfaces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media, and process engineering relating thereto.

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Machines for surface preparation, treament and/or modification of work pieces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media.

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(1) Plasma discharge machines for use in the plastics, rubber, steel, silicone, paint and cellular phone industries for surface preparation, treatment and modification of work pieces by means of electrical discharge and reactive media for the purpose of cleaning surfaces and promoting adhesion.

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(1) Machines for surface treatment of work pieces by means of electrical discharge and/or reactive media for the purpose of cleaning the surface and/or promoting adhesion.