An electrostatic atomizer can include an applicator rotatably attached to a distal end of a turbine and a shaft; and an applicator washing component comprising a solvent fluid line configured to separately dispense a cleaning solvent to an external applicator surface by an external solvent line and an internal applicator surface by an internal solvent line, wherein the cup washing component is distinct from a coating fluid line.
B05B 15/55 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids
B05B 3/02 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements
B05B 3/04 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements driven by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
B05B 3/10 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements discharging over substantially the whole periphery of the rotating member
B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
A coating apparatus can include a spray applicator configured to discharge a coating material toward a surface of a workpiece, wherein the spray applicator includes an air shaping orifice, and wherein the spray applicator is configured to generate an electric field between the spray applicator and the workpiece, and a positioning system configured to adjust a position of the spray applicator relative to the surface of the workpiece. It can further include a control system configured to regulate operation of the spray applicator and/or the positioning system to: maintain the spray applicator within a coating distance, maintain a flow rate of shaping air through the air shaping orifice, and maintain an electrical potential of the electric field.
B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
B05B 5/04 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by having rotary outlet or deflecting elements
B05B 5/043 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns using induction-charging
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
3.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CURING PROCESS
A curing system is included. The curing system includes a display, a first radiation emitter lamp, and a control system. The control system is operatively coupled the first radiation emitter lamp. The control system includes a processor configured to present, on the display, a first bake cycle, the bake cycle comprising a curve having at least two points. The processor is further configured to receive user input to adjust the at least two points by moving the points within a graph. The processor is additionally configured to emit radiation via the first radiation emitter lamp by following the bake cycle.
F26B 3/30 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by radiation, e.g. from the sun from infrared-emitting elements
F26B 25/22 - Controlling the drying process in dependence on liquid content of solid materials or objects
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
An electrostatic atomizer can include a paint supply path configured to supply paint to a paint discharge section; and a high voltage supply path configured to supply a high voltage to a discharge electrode, wherein the discharge electrode comprises a semi-conductive material, and wherein the high voltage supply path includes a high resistance near the discharge electrode, and is electrically segregated from the paint supply path.
A multi-component fluid delivery system includes a heater system. The heater system includes an improved fluid preheating system based on a high conductivity fluid heat exchange manifold that is coupled to external heater elements (e.g., powered via electricity). These techniques can provide more surface area for heating fluid and is external to the fluid passages, making service or replacement much easier. These techniques can utilize etched foil or wire wound heater elements that operate at a lower internal temperature than cartridge heaters, and thus can be inherently more reliable.
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
An electrostatic atomizer can include a paint supply path configured to supply paint to a paint discharge section; and a high voltage supply path configured to supply a high voltage to a discharge electrode, wherein the discharge electrode comprises a semi-conductive material, and wherein the high voltage supply path includes a high resistance near the discharge electrode, and is electrically segregated from the paint supply path.
B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
B05B 14/44 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths using walls specially adapted for promoting separation of the excess material from the air, e.g. baffle plates
B05B 14/48 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths specially adapted for particulate material
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
B05C 19/06 - Storage, supply or control of the application of particulate material; Recovery of excess particulate material
B05B 15/00 - SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES - Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
A fluid delivery system includes a spray gun (28). The spray gun includes a mix chamber assembly (362) having at least two bores (400, 402) configured to receive a first fluid and a second fluid, and a chamber (404) fluidly coupled to the at least two bores (400, 402), the chamber (404) configured to mix the first and the second fluid. The spray gun further includes a handle (302), and a winged extension (304) disposed to contact at least a portion of an operator's back hand when the operator holds the spray gun (28) via the handle (302).
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B29B 7/74 - Mixing; Kneading using other mixers or combinations of dissimilar mixers
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
B25G 1/10 - Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 15/65 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 12/10 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to temperature or viscosity of liquid or other fluent material discharged
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a coating apparatus including a spray applicator configured to discharge a coating material toward a surface of a workpiece, wherein the spray applicator includes an air shaping orifice, and wherein the spray applicator is configured to generate an electric field between the spray applicator and the workpiece and a positioning system configured to adjust a position of the spray applicator relative to the surface of the workpiece. The coating apparatus further includes a control system configured to regulate operation of the spray applicator and/or the positioning system to: maintain the spray applicator within a coating distance between 20 millimeters and 100 mm from the surface of the workpiece during spray operations of the spray applicator, maintain a flow rate of shaping air through the air shaping orifice between 150 normal liters per minute (Nl/min) and 300 Nl/min during spray operations of the spray applicator, and maintain an electrical potential of the electric field between 30 kilovolts (kV) and 40 kV during spray operations of the spray applicator.
B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
B05B 5/04 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by having rotary outlet or deflecting elements
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 5/043 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns using induction-charging
11.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CURING PROCESS
A curing system is included. The curing system includes a display, a first radiation emitter lamp, and a control system. The control system is operatively coupled the first radiation emitter lamp. The control system includes a processor configured to present, on the display, a first bake cycle, the bake cycle comprising a curve having at least two points. The processor is further configured to receive user input to adjust the at least two points by moving the points within a graph. The processor is additionally configured to emit radiation via the first radiation emitter lamp by following the bake cycle.
F26B 3/30 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by radiation, e.g. from the sun from infrared-emitting elements
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
F26B 25/22 - Controlling the drying process in dependence on liquid content of solid materials or objects
12.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION AND CONFIGURATION OF SPRAY SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Provided are techniques for automatically detecting and configuring a variety of spray system components. The techniques include a controller (120) configured to detect one or more spray system components. The controller (120) is also configured to initialize software drivers corresponding to the spray system components upon connection of the spray system components to the controller. The techniques may provide one or more hardware on top (HAT) boards configured to couple to the controller and the spray system components.
A method includes receiving, via a processor (14), a unit configuration (28) for a fluid mixing and dispensing system, where the unit configuration (28) includes one or more fluid hardware components (24). The method also includes determining one or more software modules (20) corresponding to the one or more fluid hardware components (24) and configuring a modular plural component platform (10) by loading the one or more software modules (20) corresponding to the one or more fluid hardware components (24).
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
A method includes receiving, via a processor, a unit configuration for a fluid mixing and dispensing system, where the unit configuration includes one or more fluid hardware components. The method also includes determining one or more software modules corresponding to the one or more fluid hardware components and configuring a modular plural component platform by loading the one or more software modules corresponding to the one or more fluid hardware components.
Provided are techniques for automatically detecting and configuring a variety of spray system components. The techniques include a controller configured to detect one or more spray system components. The controller is also configured to initialize software drivers corresponding to the spray system components upon connection of the spray system components to the controller. The techniques may provide one or more hardware on top (HAT) boards configured to couple to the controller and the spray system components.
A spray system includes a spray applicator (12) configured to apply a fluid to a target. The spray system also includes a rotary bell cup (44) of the spray applicator (12), a splash plate (42) of the spray applicator (12) coupled to the rotary bell cup (44), and a fluid tip (40) of the spray applicator (40). The fluid tip (40) is configured to output the fluid onto the rotary bell cup (44). The fluid tip (40) includes a fluid tip passage (39) extending along a longitudinal fluid tip axis (72) of the fluid tip (40). The longitudinal fluid tip axis (72) intersects with the splash plate (42) of the spray applicator (12). The fluid tip (40) also includes a fluid exit port (75) configured to output the fluid from the fluid tip passage (39) onto the rotary bell cup (44). The fluid exit port (75) extends along a fluid exit axis (76) disposed at an angle relative to the longitudinal fluid tip axis (72) of the fluid tip (40).
B05B 3/10 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements discharging over substantially the whole periphery of the rotating member
B05B 15/18 - Arrangements for preventing or controlling structural damage to spraying apparatus or its outlets, e.g. for breaking at desired places; Arrangements for handling or replacing damaged parts for handling or replacing worn parts
B05B 15/55 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids
A spray system includes a spray applicator configured to apply a fluid to a target. The spray system also includes a rotary bell cup of the spray applicator, a splash plate of the spray applicator coupled to the rotary bell cup, and a fluid tip of the spray applicator. The fluid tip is configured to output the fluid onto the rotary bell cup. The fluid tip includes a fluid tip passage extending along a longitudinal fluid tip axis of the fluid tip. The longitudinal fluid tip axis intersects with the splash plate of the spray applicator. The fluid tip also includes a fluid exit port configured to output the fluid from the fluid tip passage onto the rotary bell cup. The fluid exit port extends along a fluid exit axis disposed at an angle relative to the longitudinal fluid tip axis of the fluid tip.
B05B 3/10 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements discharging over substantially the whole periphery of the rotating member
B05B 3/08 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements in association with stationary outlet or deflecting elements
B05B 15/55 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids
B05B 5/04 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by having rotary outlet or deflecting elements
Industrial machinery, namely, paint metering, mixing, and
ratio machines for mixing paint resins, epoxies, hardeners,
and solvents with a wide variety of recipes using proper
ratio control of the components and metering to applicators
using desired fluid flow rate control.
A spray system (50) includes a spray applicator (56) configured to apply a fluid to a grounded target, an electrostatic charge system (100, 102, 106) configured to apply an electrical charge to the fluid, and a vibration system (108) configured to provide tactile feedback to an operator of the spray system (50) based on at least one detected operating parameter of the spray system (50).
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 5/053 - Arrangements for supplying power, e.g. charging power
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
A coating booth (101) for elements to be coated. The coating booth (101) comprises a passage between opposing vertical sides (107a, 107b, 108a, 108b) through which elements to be coated are conveyed. There is an entrance (105) at one end of the passage and an exit (106) at the other end of the passage. The coating booth (101) comprises a conveyor line (102) for supporting said elements to be coated and configured to convey said elements from the entrance (105) to the exit (106) along a straight pathway, and, a suction system. The opposing sides of the channel are symmetrical about the pathway. Sets of spray guns (103a, 104a, 103b, 104b) for spraying coating powder at the elements are positioned symmetrically either side of the straight pathway. The suction system comprises vertical suction inlets (109a, 109b) mounted opposite one another on each opposing vertical side of the passage, the suction system being configured to provide equal amounts of suction through each of the opposing vertical suction inlets (109a, 109b).
B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
B05B 15/555 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter using cleaning fluids discharged by cleaning nozzles
B05B 14/44 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths using walls specially adapted for promoting separation of the excess material from the air, e.g. baffle plates
B05B 5/03 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by the use of gas
B05B 15/72 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position using hydraulic or pneumatic means
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
21.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STATUS INDICATION OF FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS
A fluid delivery system (10) includes a status indicator (70, 72) and control system (36) comprising a processor (40). The processor is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a first status of operations of a spray application system. The processor is further configured to provide to an operator of a spray gun (28), via a display system (70, 72), a visualization representative of the first status of operations, and techniques to control the fluid delivery system, wherein the spray application system is configured to deliver at least one fluid (A, B) to the spray gun during operations.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
B29B 7/74 - Mixing; Kneading using other mixers or combinations of dissimilar mixers
F16L 11/127 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting electrically conducting
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
22.
Systems and methods for status indication of fluid delivery systems
A fluid delivery system includes a status indicator and control system comprising a processor. The processor is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a first status of operations of a spray application system. The processor is further configured to provide to an operator of a spray gun, via a display system, a visualization representative of the first status of operations, and techniques to control the fluid delivery system, wherein the spray application system is configured to deliver at least one fluid to the spray gun during operations.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 9/08 - Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. of knapsack type
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
B29B 7/74 - Mixing; Kneading using other mixers or combinations of dissimilar mixers
B29B 7/60 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations for feeding, e.g. end guides for the incoming material
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
F16L 11/127 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting electrically conducting
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
Particulate control coating chemical to reduce airborne
particles while spraying a coating material, such as paint,
on an object such as a vehicle; bumper preparation pad for
cleaning, abrading, and/or degreasing a bumper of a vehicle
in preparation for spraying a coating material, such as
paint; wipes, such as pre-saturated preparation wipes, for
removing particulate, such as residue and fibers, prior to
spraying a coating material, such as paint; wipes, such as
pre-saturated preparation wipes, for reducing static charge
and static-related particulate in preparation for spraying a
coating material, such as paint; wipes, such as dry wipes,
for neutralizing surface prior to spraying a coating
material, such as paint; pre-saturated wipes; dry wipes;
paint preparation wipes; tack wipes for removing dirt, dust,
and/or sanding particulate from surfaces in preparation for
spraying a coating material, such as paint; paper, such as
flame retardant booth paper, for covering floor, walls,
and/or equipment while spraying a coating material, such as
paint; shim mask, such as masking stencil, to reduce
imperfections while sanding in preparation for spraying a
coating material, such as paint.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
(1) Particulate control coating chemical to reduce airborne particles while spraying a coating material, such as paint, on an object such as a vehicle; bumper preparation pad for cleaning, abrading, or degreasing a bumper of a vehicle in preparation for spraying a coating material, such as paint; wipes, such as presaturated preparation wipes, for removing particulate, such as residue and fibers, prior to spraying a coating material, such as paint; wipes, such as pre-saturated preparation wipes, for reducing static charge and staticrelated particulate in preparation for spraying a coating material, such as paint; wipes, such as dry wipes, for neutralizing surface prior to spraying a coating material, such as paint; pre-saturated wipes for cleaning automobile surfaces prior to painting; dry wipes for cleaning automobile surfaces prior to painting; paint preparation wipes; tack wipes for removing dirt, dust, or sanding particulate from surfaces in preparation for spraying a coating material, such as paint; paper, such as flame retardant booth paper, for covering floor, walls, or equipment while spraying a coating material, such as paint; shim mask, such as masking stencil, to reduce imperfections while sanding in preparation for spraying a coating material, such as paint.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Mechanical pressure feed tanks of metal for paint. Electrostatic spray guns for use in spray finishing, coating
or painting of surfaces; power- operated spray guns, namely,
gravity fed spray guns for use in spray finishing, coating
or painting of surfaces; structural parts of power-operated
gravity fed spray guns for use in spray finishing, coating
or painting of surfaces, namely, coating recovery cups; air
compressors; electric caulking guns. Pressure indicating gauges; pressure gauges.
28.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING MATERIAL TO A BICYCLE FRAME
A method for applying material to a bicycle frame includes determining, via a controller, at least one physical dimension of the bicycle frame. The method also includes determining, via the controller, a distance setting between at least two material applicators. In addition, the method includes determining, via the controller, a pattern size of material sprayed onto the bicycle frame by each of the at least two material applicators. Further, the method includes adjusting, via the controller, a position setting of the at least two material applicators based at least in part on the distance setting and pattern size. Moreover, the method includes applying, via the controller, material onto the bicycle frame through the at least two material applicators.
B05B 15/70 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position
B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 15/68 - Arrangements for adjusting the position of spray heads
B05B 3/10 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements discharging over substantially the whole periphery of the rotating member
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
A method for applying material to a bicycle frame includes determining, via a controller, at least one physical dimension of the bicycle frame. The method also includes determining, via the controller, a distance setting between at least two material applicators. In addition, the method includes determining, via the controller, a pattern size of material sprayed onto the bicycle frame by each of the at least two material applicators. Further, the method includes adjusting, via the controller, a position setting of the at least two material applicators based at least in part on the distance setting and pattern size. Moreover, the method includes applying, via the controller, material onto the bicycle frame through the at least two material applicators.
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 15/70 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position
B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
B05B 15/68 - Arrangements for adjusting the position of spray heads
B05B 3/10 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements discharging over substantially the whole periphery of the rotating member
A colour change system for a powder coating facility comprises a plurality of containers 24a-24e each with a different colour powders; a conduit for conveying powder from one of the containers 24a-24e to a coating applicator 12; a suction unit 18 connected to the conduit and having an end-piece with a powder-drawing inlet opening; a cleaning unit 34; a translation mechanism for moving the end-piece; and a controller. The containers 24a-24e and the cleaning unit 34 each have an opening 25 for receiving the end piece. The controller effects a change of powder colour by controlling the translation mechanism to extract the end-piece from a first container 24d, to move it to the cleaning unit 34, and after cleaning to move the end piece to a second container 24e. The system allows automated cleaning between colour changes, which reduces operating downtime.
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 15/50 - Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
B05B 7/14 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas designed for spraying particulate materials
An active surge chamber for use in a paint supply system comprising a paint channel, a fluid chamber connected to a pressurised fluid supply, a diaphragm, a spring, and means responsive to movement of the diaphragm for effecting connection and disconnection of the pressurised fluid supply to the fluid chamber and for relieving pressure of fluid in the chamber. The paint channel is sealingly separated from the fluid chamber by the diaphragm. The spring has a spring rate such that the force exerted on the diaphragm by the spring restricts movement of the diaphragm over a selected range of pump outlet pressures in order to attenuate the movement of the diaphragm and reduce the susceptibility of the system to unwanted oscillation. Pressure fluctuations in a paint flow induced by usage of a reciprocating pump upstream of the active surge chamber are minimised.
F16K 31/128 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like servo actuated
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
F04B 11/00 - Equalisation of pulses, e.g. by use of air vessels; Counteracting cavitation
F04B 43/02 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
B05B 7/14 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas designed for spraying particulate materials
F04B 43/067 - Pumps having fluid drive the fluid being actuated directly by a piston
33.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL IN FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS
A fluid delivery system includes a smart hose (100). The smart hose (100) includes a fluid conduit configured to deliver a fluid. The smart hose further includes a first electrically conductive element configured to deliver electricity through a length of the smart hose. The fluid delivery system further includes master hub (50) disposed on a fluid delivery device. The fluid delivery system also includes at least one slave hub (52) disposed on the smart hose and communicatively coupled to the master hub.
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
F16L 11/127 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting electrically conducting
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
A multi-component fluid delivery system (100) includes a first fluid pump (12) and a second fluid pump (14). The first and the second fluid pumps are not mechanically coupled to each other. The multi-component fluid delivery system further includes a control system (38) comprising a processor configured to derive a slip ratio for the first fluid pump (12) and the second fluid pump (14). The processor is additionally configured to apply a master-slave motor control to deliver a specified fluid ratio via the first and the second fluid pumps based on the slip ratio.
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
A fluid delivery system (10) includes a first pressure sensor (42) disposed on or near a spray gun (28) and configured to monitor a first fluid, and a second pressure sensor (42) disposed on or near the spray gun and configured to monitor a second fluid. The fluid delivery system (10) further includes control system (36) comprising a processor (40) configured to receive a first signal from the first pressure sensor (42) and to receive a second signal from the second pressure sensor (42). The processor (40) is further configured to derive a pressure difference between the first and the second pressure sensor representative of a fluid pressure difference between the first fluid and the second fluid and to control one or more pumps (12, 14) to obtain a desired pressure difference.
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
A multi-component fluid delivery system includes a first fluid pump and a second fluid pump. The first and the second fluid pumps are not mechanically coupled to each other. The multi-component fluid delivery system further includes a control system comprising a processor configured to derive a slip ratio for the first fluid pump and the second fluid pump. The processor is additionally configured to apply a master-slave motor control to deliver a specified fluid ratio via the first and the second fluid pumps based on the slip ratio.
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
F04B 49/20 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by changing the driving speed
F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
F16L 53/32 - Heating of pipes or pipe systems using hot fluids
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
A system includes a fluid pump and a first pressure sensor disposed on or near an inlet of the fluid pump. The system further includes a second pressure sensor disposed on or near an outlet of the fluid pump and a control system. The control system includes a processor configured to receive a first signal from the first pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to receive a second signal from the second pressure sensor, and to derive a pump slip measure based on the first signal and the second signal.
F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
G01F 1/36 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction
A fluid delivery system includes one or more smart hoses. A smart hose of the one or more smart hoses includes a fluid conduit configured to deliver a fluid. The smart hose further includes a first electrically conductive element configured to deliver electricity through a length of the smart hose.
F16L 11/127 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting electrically conducting
F16L 25/01 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups specially adapted for realising electrical conduction between the two pipe ends of the joint or between parts thereof
H01B 7/04 - Flexible cables, conductors, or cords, e.g. trailing cables
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
H01B 13/26 - Sheathing; Armouring; Screening; Applying other protective layers by winding, braiding or longitudinal lapping
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
F16L 11/08 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall
H01B 7/282 - Preventing penetration of fluid into conductor or cable
H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 4/72 - Insulation of connections using a heat shrinking insulating sleeve
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
39.
Systems and methods for improved control of impingement mixing
A fluid delivery system includes a first pressure sensor disposed on or near a spray gun and configured to monitor a first fluid, and a second pressure sensor disposed on or near the spray gun and configured to monitor a second fluid. The fluid delivery system further includes control system comprising a processor configured to receive a first signal from the first pressure sensor and to receive a second signal from the second pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to derive a pressure difference between the first and the second pressure sensor representative of a fluid pressure difference between the first fluid and the second fluid and to control one or more pumps to obtain a desired pressure difference.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 12/10 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to temperature or viscosity of liquid or other fluent material discharged
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
B01F 15/04 - Forming a predetermined ratio of the substances to be mixed
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
A system includes a fluid pump and a first pressure sensor disposed on or near an inlet of the fluid pump. The system further includes a second pressure sensor disposed on or near an outlet of the fluid pump and a control system. The control system includes a processor configured to receive a first signal from the first pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to receive a second signal from the second pressure sensor, and to derive a pump slip measure based on the first signal and the second signal.
F04D 15/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations, or systems
G01F 1/36 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction
41.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SMART HOSES AND SMART HOSE CONSTRUCTION
A fluid delivery system includes one or more smart hoses (100). A smart hose of the one or more smart hoses includes a fluid conduit (110) configured to deliver a fluid. The smart hose further includes a first electrically conductive element (108) configured to deliver electricity through a length of the smart hose.
F16L 11/127 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with arrangements for particular purposes, e.g. specially profiled, with protecting layer, heated, electrically conducting electrically conducting
B05B 7/16 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
Portable powder dispensing machinery, cleaning components,
dispensers, and spray guns for standard and metallic
powders; industrial machinery, namely, fluid metering,
mixing, and ratio control machines for mixing fluids,
namely, standard and metallic powders; electronic spraying
control equipment, namely, electronic control equipment for
control of spray patterns based in part on control equipment
feedback, control of coating thicknesses based in part on
control equipment feedback, control of first coat and
re-coat based in part on control equipment feedback, control
of complex part geometry based in part on control equipment
feedback, electronic control equipment for delivery of
powder coating materials to fluid applicators; fluid
applicators, namely, spray applicators and atomizers;
spraying machines and parts thereof and attachments and
accessories for use therewith, namely, a nozzle, a hose, a
flow meter, a flow sensor; automatic and semi-automatic
spraying machines and parts thereof and attachments and
accessories for use therewith.
Portable powder dispensing machinery, cleaning components,
dispensers, and spray guns for standard and metallic
powders; industrial machinery, namely, fluid metering,
mixing, and ratio control machines for mixing fluids,
namely, standard and metallic powders; electronic spraying
control equipment, namely, electronic control equipment for
control of spray patterns based in part on control equipment
feedback, control of coating thicknesses based in part on
control equipment feedback, control of first coat and
re-coat based in part on control equipment feedback, control
of complex part geometry based in part on control equipment
feedback, electronic control equipment for delivery of
powder coating materials to fluid applicators; fluid
applicators, namely, spray applicators and atomizers;
spraying machines and parts thereof and attachments and
accessories for use therewith, namely, a nozzle, a hose, a
flow meter, a flow sensor; automatic and semi-automatic
spraying machines and parts thereof and attachments and
accessories for use therewith.
44.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MATERIAL SENSOR FOR A MATERIAL TANK
A system having a material sensor system coupled to a material tank is provided. The material tank is configured to receive a quantity of the material and output a flow of the material. The material sensor system includes a float system coupled to an inner surface of the material tank. The float system includes a float configured float within a float cavity. The material sensor system includes a switch coupled to an outer surface of the material tank. The switch is communicatively coupled to the float system through a wall of the material tank, and the switch is configured to send one or more signals to a control system when the float engages the switch.
G01F 23/74 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 7/32 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the fed liquid or other fluent material being under pressure
45.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MATERIAL SENSOR FOR A MATERIAL PUMP
A system includes a material sensor system having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet receives a flow of a material and the outlet outputs the flow of the material. The material sensor system includes an inner cavity having a surface, where the inner cavity receives the flow of the material. The material sensor system also includes a float system having one or more floats, where the one or more floats float within the material of the inner cavity. The material sensor system also includes a switch that sends one or more signals to a control valve system when the float system engages the surface of the inner cavity.
G01F 23/74 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
46.
Systems and methods for a material sensor for a material pump
A system includes a material sensor system having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet receives a flow of a material and the outlet outputs the flow of the material. The material sensor system includes an inner cavity having a surface, where the inner cavity receives the flow of the material. The material sensor system also includes a float system having one or more floats, where the one or more floats float within the material of the inner cavity. The material sensor system also includes a switch that sends one or more signals to a control valve system when the float system engages the surface of the inner cavity.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
A system having a material sensor system coupled to a material tank is provided. The material tank is configured to receive a quantity of the material and output a flow of the material. The material sensor system includes a float system coupled to an inner surface of the material tank. The float system includes a float configured float within a float cavity. The material sensor system includes a switch coupled to an outer surface of the material tank. The switch is communicatively coupled to the float system through a wall of the material tank, and the switch is configured to send one or more signals to a control system when the float engages the switch.
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 7/32 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the fed liquid or other fluent material being under pressure
G01F 23/74 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
F04B 13/02 - Pumps specially modified to deliver fixed or variable measured quantities of two or more fluids at the same time
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 16/25 - Arrangements for spraying in combination with other operations, e.g. drying; Arrangements enabling a combination of spraying operations for both automatic and manual spraying
B05B 1/20 - Perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray booms; Outlet elements therefor
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
B05B 5/03 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by the use of gas
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
A positive displacement pump for pumping a fluid mastic comprises a plurality of cylinders each having a piston arranged for reciprocal motion within the cylinder. Movement of the piston in a first direction draws the fluid into the cylinder and movement in a second, opposite direction pumps the fluid out of the cylinder. A variable speed electric motor is drivingly coupled to a cam arrangement providing a reciprocating drive to the pistons. The cam arrangement comprises cams shaped and arranged to drive each piston in the first direction over less than half of a rotational cycle and to drive each piston in the second direction over the remainder of the rotational cycle. The cams are arranged to drive the pistons out of phase with one another.
F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
F04B 11/00 - Equalisation of pulses, e.g. by use of air vessels; Counteracting cavitation
F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
A paint circulating system 10 and a pressure relief module 40 utilized therein are described. The paint circulating system 10 comprises a pressurized paint supply pipeline 22, a tank return pipeline 34 and a pressure relief module 40. The pressure relief module 40 comprises: a first flow chamber 65 through which pressurized paint is provided to said supply pipeline 22; a second flow chamber 69 through which paint returns to said tank return pipeline 34; an orifice 42 interconnecting said first and second flow chambers; and a valve member 46 biased towards the orifice so as to block said orifice. The valve member 46 is moveable in response to a pressure in said first flow chamber 65 exceeding a predetermined relief pressure so as to displace said valve member 46 to open said orifice 42. This allows paint to flow from said first flow chamber 65 into said second flow chamber 69, preventing failure occurring in the paint circulating system 10.
B05B 17/00 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass
F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
F16K 15/06 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with guided stems
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
A system, including a spray cap configured to couple to a spray tool (10, 12), wherein the spray cap includes a body and an air shaping passage (20) through the body. The air shaping passage (20) includes a flow control passage (14), an expansion chamber (18) downstream from the flow control passage, and one or more air shaping outlets downstream from the expansion chamber (18).
A system, including a spray cap configured to couple to a spray tool, wherein the spray cap includes a body and an air shaping passage through the body. The air shaping passage includes a flow control passage, an expansion chamber downstream from the flow control passage, and one or more air shaping outlets downstream from the expansion chamber.
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 7/06 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with one outlet orifice surrounding another approximately in the same plane
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/14 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas designed for spraying particulate materials
52.
System and method for monitoring and improving operation of spray tool
A system includes a manual tool data system having a manual tool data monitoring system configured to monitor one or more manual tools, a manual tool data acquisition system configured to acquire data corresponding to one or more operational parameters of the one or more manual tools, a manual tool data analysis system configured to analyze the data acquired by the manual tool data acquisition system, and a manual tool messaging system configured to generate messages based on the data analyzed by the manual tool data analysis system.
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
53.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND IMPROVING OPERATION OF SPRAY TOOL
A system includes a manual tool data system having a manual tool data monitoring system configured to monitor one or more manual tools, a manual tool data acquisition system configured to acquire data corresponding to one or more operational parameters of the one or more manual tools, a manual tool data analysis system configured to analyze the data acquired by the manual tool data acquisition system, and a manual tool messaging system configured to generate messages based on the data analyzed by the manual tool data analysis system.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
A system (1) includes a spray tool (26) including a trigger (64) and a sensor (23). The system includes a fluid regulation system (12) including a container (18) configured to store a coating material and a pump (34) configured to control a flow of the coating material. The system includes a pump control system including a controller (14) configured to change an operating parameter of the pump (18) distributing the coating material in response to an input from the sensor (23). The pump control system is coupled to the fluid regulation system (12).
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 5/053 - Arrangements for supplying power, e.g. charging power
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
A system includes a spray tool including a trigger and a sensor. The system includes a fluid regulation system including a container configured to store a coating material and a pump configured to control a flow of the coating material. The system includes a pump control system including a controller configured to change an operating parameter of the pump distributing the coating material in response to an input from the sensor. The pump control system is coupled to the fluid regulation system.
B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent material; Recovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
B05C 21/00 - Accessories or implements for use in connection with applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, not provided for in groups
B05B 5/053 - Arrangements for supplying power, e.g. charging power
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
56.
SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING FILTER DISPOSED IN FLUID SUPPLY CUP
A system is provided for a cup used to supply a liquid to a spray tool. The system may include a cup, a filter configured to mount inside of the cup, one or more supports extending across the filter, and a retainer configured to retain the filter.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 15/00 - SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES - Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
A system includes a conversion sleeve having a first mounting feature and a second mounting feature. The first mounting feature is configured to couple the conversion sleeve to a fluid connection of a first spray component. The second mounting feature is configured to couple the conversion sleeve to an adapter. The adapter is configured to be coupled to a second spray component.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
An active surge chamber for use in a paint supply system comprising a paint channel, a fluid chamber connected to a pressurised fluid supply, a diaphragm, a spring, and means responsive to movement of the diaphragm for effecting connection and disconnection of the pressurised fluid supply to the fluid chamber and for relieving pressure of fluid in the chamber. The paint channel is sealingly separated from the fluid chamber by the diaphragm. The spring has a spring rate such that the force exerted on the diaphragm by the spring restricts movement of the diaphragm over a selected range of pump outlet pressures in order to attenuate the movement of the diaphragm and reduce the susceptibility of the system to unwanted oscillation. Pressure fluctuations in a paint flow induced by usage of a reciprocating pump upstream of the active surge chamber are minimised.
A system may include an electrostatic spray tool having a turbine generator configured to generate electrical power to electrostatically charge a spray. The spray tool also may include a controller configured to monitor the electrical power from the turbine generator and to instruct a gas supply to vary a gas flow to the turbine generator based on feedback received from one or more sensors.
A system includes an agitation system having a container configured to store a coating material, an agitator configured to agitate the coating material, and a sensor configured to sense conditions within the container and transmit the conditions. The system also includes an agitation control system having a controller configured to turn on the agitator, and change an intensity of agitation in response to an input received from the agitation system.
B05B 15/25 - Arrangements for agitating the material to be sprayed, e.g. for stirring, mixing or homogenising using moving elements, e.g. rotating blades
A system includes an agitation system (24) having a container (34) configured to store a coating material (50), an agitator (36) configured to agitate the coating material, and a sensor (38) configured to sense conditions within the container (34) and transmit the conditions. The system also includes an agitation control system (12) having a controller configured to turn on the agitator, and change an intensity of agitation in response to an input received from the agitation system.
A system may include an electrostatic spray tool having a turbine generator configured to generate electrical power to electrostatically charge a spray. The spray tool also may include a controller configured to monitor the electrical power from the turbine generator and to instruct a gas supply to vary a gas flow to the turbine generator based on feedback received from one or more sensors.
F01D 15/06 - Adaptations for driving, or combinations with, hand-held tools or the like
B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
B05B 5/035 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by gasless spraying
B05B 5/16 - Arrangements for supplying liquids or other fluent material
H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
A system includes an electrostatic tool having a cascade that includes electrical components configured to convert a first voltage from an incoming alternating current into an outgoing second voltage at a direct current and a shell configured to cover the electrical components. The shell radially conforms to the electrical components.
A system includes an electrostatic tool having a cascade that includes electrical components configured to convert a first voltage from an incoming alternating current into an outgoing second voltage at a direct current and a shell configured to cover the electrical components. The shell radially conforms to the electrical components.
B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
A system includes a pump. The pump includes a piston configured to axially reciprocate within a body. The axial movement of the piston activates a first chamber valve and a second chamber valve. The system also includes a main valve configured to direct a flow to the pump to facilitate the axial movement which then transfers a fluid from a reservoir to a spray applicator. The system includes a runaway valve system fluidly coupled to the main valve and configured to detect a runaway state of the pump. The runaway valve system is configured to direct the main valve to stop operation of the pump in response to detection of the runaway state.
F04B 9/125 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being elastic, e.g. steam or air having only one pumping chamber reciprocating movement of the pumping member being obtained by a double-acting elastic-fluid motor
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
A system includes a pump. The pump includes a piston configured to axially reciprocate within a body. The axial movement of the piston activates a first chamber valve and a second chamber valve. The system also includes a main valve configured to direct a flow to the pump to facilitate the axial movement which then transfers a fluid from a reservoir to a spray applicator. The system includes a runaway valve system fluidly coupled to the main valve and configured to detect a runaway state of the pump. The runaway valve system is configured to direct the main valve to stop operation of the pump in response to detection of the runaway state.
F04B 9/125 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being elastic, e.g. steam or air having only one pumping chamber reciprocating movement of the pumping member being obtained by a double-acting elastic-fluid motor
F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
F04B 49/03 - Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control by means of valves
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
F04B 49/02 - Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control
A novel changeover mechanism for a compressed air driven double diaphragm pump comprises a shaft slidably mounted through aligned apertures in opposing surfaces of the twin diaphragm chambers. At the center of the shaft between the two diaphragm chambers is provided an annular notch in to which is located an arm extending from a U shaped frame. The U shaped frame is pivotally mounted atop a valve plate which includes multiple ports. Positioned against a surface of the valve plate is a valve closure component which is configured to slide across the surface selectively obstructing the multiple ports. The valve closure component is held in place by a metal peg hingedly mounted in slots provided in parallel extension of the U shaped frame. Linear tension springs connect the hinged wire pusher with U shaped frame adjacent the pivot point. The springs bias the position of the valve closure component against the valve plate in an off center position.
F04B 9/135 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being elastic, e.g. steam or air having plural pumping chambers with two mechanically connected pumping members reciprocating movement of the pumping members being obtained by two single-acting elastic-fluid motors, each acting in one direction
F04B 43/073 - Pumps having fluid drive the actuating fluid being controlled by at least one valve
F04B 7/00 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by having positively-driven valving
An electrostatic spray system (8) includes an electrostatic tool, a spray tip assembly (22) configured to receive a coating material, and an airflow to atomize and charge the coating material, and spray the coating material in an airflow direction. The spray tip assembly (22) includes a first air cap horn having a recess in a first distal surface, a first charging pin (106) disposed within the recess, and a grounded pin (90) coupled to the spray tip assembly (22). The first charging pin (106) and the grounded pin (90) are configured to produce an electric field that charges the coating material.
An electrostatic spray system includes an electrostatic tool, a spray tip assembly configured to receive a coating material, and an airflow to atomize and charge the coating material, and spray the coating material in an airflow direction. The spray tip assembly includes a first air cap horn having a recess in a first distal surface, a first charging pin disposed within the recess, and a grounded pin coupled to the spray tip assembly. The first charging pin and the grounded pin are configured to produce an electric field that charges the coating material.
A system includes a spray-component adapter. The spray-component adapter includes a first connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a first fluid port of a first spray component. The spray-component adapter includes a second connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a second fluid port of a second spray component. At least one of the first or second connectors comprises a self-tapping portion.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 15/65 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
F16L 25/14 - Joints for pipes of different diameters or cross-section
F16L 15/06 - Screw-threaded joints; Forms of screw-threads for such joints characterised by the shape of the screw-thread
71.
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FOR PUMPING A HIGHLY VISCOUS MATERIAL
A positive displacement pump for pumping a fluid mastic comprises a plurality of cylinders each having a piston arranged for reciprocal motion within the cylinder. Movement of the piston in a first direction draws the fluid into the cylinder and movement in a second, opposite direction pumps the fluid out of the cylinder. A variable speed electric motor is drivingly coupled to a cam arrangement providing a reciprocating drive to the pistons. The cam arrangement comprises cams shaped and arranged to drive each piston in the first direction over less than half of a rotational cycle and to drive each piston in the second direction over the remainder of the rotational cycle. The cams are arranged to drive the pistons out of phase with one another.
F04B 1/04 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having cylinders in star- or fan-arrangement
F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
F04B 23/06 - Combinations of two or more pumps the pumps being all of reciprocating positive-displacement type
A system includes a spray-component adapter (40). The spray-component adapter (40) includes a first connector (42, 44) configured to couple the spray-component adapter (40) to a first fluid port of a first spray component. The spray-component adapter (40) includes a second connector (44, 42) configured to couple the spray-component adapter (40) to a second fluid port of a second spray component. At least one of the first or second connectors (42, 44) comprises a self-tapping portion (66).
B05B 15/06 - Mountings, supporting or holding means, or rests for spray heads or other outlets when in use or out of use (B05B 15/10 takes precedence)
F16L 47/34 - Tapping pipes, i.e. making connections through walls of pipes while carrying fluids; Fittings therefor
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
A system includes a terminal configured to intake a vehicle into a service shop, a server configured to store vehicle data associated with the vehicle, and, a scanner configured to identify the vehicle and relay timing and location information about the vehicle to the server.
B60S 5/00 - Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
A system includes a production process information system configured to be installed within a service shop, an air supply flow meter configured to detect air flow to a first manual sprayer and send the detected air flow to the production process information system, and a coating material flow meter configured to detect fluid flow to the first manual sprayer and send the detected fluid flow to the production process information system. The production process information system is configured to determine sprayer usage parameters based on the air flow and the fluid flow.
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
A system includes a production process information system configured to be installed within a service shop, an air supply flow meter configured to detect air flow to a first manual sprayer and send the detected air flow to the production process information system, and a coating material flow meter configured to detect fluid flow to the first manual sprayer and send the detected fluid flow to the production process information system. The production process information system is configured to determine sprayer usage parameters based on the air flow and the fluid flow.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
An air-fed visor comprises a mask, at least part of which comprises a foam material. An air tube is provided for delivering air to the visor. An air distribution rose is disposed in the foam mask. The rose comprises an air inlet connected to the air tube and an air distribution chamber for distributing air from the air inlet into the foam material.
A system including an electrostatic spray system (10), including a tank (12) configured to carry a fluid, a power supply system (20) coupled to the tank (12) and configured to electrically charge the fluid while spraying, and a manual actuator (40) coupled to the power supply system (20), wherein the manual actuator (40) is configured to drive power production by the power supply system (20).
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 9/08 - Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. of knapsack type
A01M 7/00 - Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Face protection shield for protection of face while spraying
materials; face protection shield for protection of face
against particulate matter; breathing apparatus for
protection while spraying materials, namely a positive
pressure breathing device; replaceable face shield covers;
protective eyewear, namely, safety glasses, sunglasses, and
goggles; face protection shields other than for medical
purposes; face protection masks for protection of face
against airborne particulate matter.
A system including a spray applicator assembly, including a spray applicator body, a spray applicator component coupled to the spray applicator body, and a spray applicator tool coupled to the spray applicator assembly, wherein the spray applicator tool is configured to adjust one or more parameters of the spray applicator assembly during an operational state, and the spray applicator tool is configured to couple to the spray applicator component and to facilitate removal of the spray applicator component during a non-operational state.
A paint circulating system 10 and a pressure relief module 40 utilised therein are described. The paint circulating system 10 comprises a pressurised paint supply pipeline 22, a tank return pipeline 34 and a pressure relief module 40. The pressure relief module 40 comprises: a first flow chamber 65 through which pressurised paint is provided to said supply pipeline 22; a second flow chamber 69 through which paint returns to said tank return pipeline 34; an orifice 42 interconnecting said first and second flow chambers; and a valve member 46 biased towards the orifice so as to block said orifice. The valve member 46 is moveable in response to a pressure in said first flow chamber 65 exceeding a predetermined relief pressure so as to displace said valve member 46 to open said orifice 42. This allows paint to flow from said first flow chamber 65 into said second flow chamber 69, preventing failure occurring in the paint circulating system 10.
B05B 17/00 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass
F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
F16K 15/06 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with guided stems
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
81.
Electrostatic coater and electrostatic coating method
A charge remaining in an electrostatic coater when power supply to the electrostatic coater is stopped is neutralized at an early stage.
A rotary atomizing head 102 receives a high voltage of negative polarity from a cascade 104. An electrostatic coater 100 further includes a second high-voltage generator 110 that generates a high voltage of positive polarity. The second high-voltage generator 110 is composed of a Cockcroft-Walton circuit. The Cockcroft-Walton circuit is composed of diodes and capacitors. A high voltage of the electrostatic coater 100 is controlled by a controller 10. Immediately after running of the electrostatic coater 100 is stopped by stopping power supply to the cascade 104, power is supplied to the second high-voltage generator 110. The high voltage of positive polarity generated by the second high-voltage generator 110 is supplied to the rotary atomizing head 102 for a predetermined time period.
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
B05B 5/025 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns
B05B 5/053 - Arrangements for supplying power, e.g. charging power
B05B 5/04 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by having rotary outlet or deflecting elements
B05B 14/42 - Arrangements for collecting, re-using or eliminating excess spraying material for use in spray booths using electrostatic means
B05B 15/70 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position
82.
Liquid supply system for a gravity feed spray device
A system is provided for venting a container used to supply a liquid to a spray coating device. The system may include a container cover having a buffer chamber, a liquid conduit configured to extend into a liquid container, a first vent conduit that extends into the buffer chamber, and a second vent conduit that extends from the buffer chamber to the liquid container.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
Industrial machinery, namely, fluid metering, mixing, and
ratio control machines for mixing fluids, namely, paints,
resins, epoxies, hardeners, catalysts, and solvents; plural
component equipment, namely, electronic mixing control
equipment, for mixing fluids for delivery to fluid
applicators; power-operated fluid applicators, namely, spray
applicators and atomizers; spraying machines and parts
thereof and attachments and accessories for use therewith.
84.
Twist tip air cap assembly including an integral sleeve for a spray gun
The present technique provides a system and method for improving a tip assembly for a spray coating device. An exemplary spray coating device of the present technique has a twist tip with air-assist channels. The twist tip may be applied to a spray gun and provides a portion of the fluid flow passage of the gun. Rotation of the twist tip alters the fluid flow path, resulting in increased operator control.
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
B05B 15/02 - Arrangements or devices for cleaning discharge openings
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 3/02 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements
B05B 5/025 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
A system including an electrostatic spray fixture system, including a non-conductive frame surrounding an aperture, wherein the non- conductive frame is configured to retain an object within the aperture, and a conductor coupled to the frame, wherein the conductor is configured to electrically couple to the object within the aperture, and the non-conductive frame comprises a non-conductive material to reduce electrostatic attraction of an electrically charged coating material.
A system including a thermal control hose system, including a flexible hose, a thermal control element within a fluid path of the flexible hose, and a sensor configured to detect a temperature of a fluid traveling through the flexible hose.
Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 1/32 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages in which a valve member forms part of the outlet opening
B05B 7/06 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with one outlet orifice surrounding another approximately in the same plane
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
88.
Methods and systems for delivering fluid through horns for applying multiple component material
Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating techniques for delivering a spray fluid between, next to, or inside of horn holes of an air atomization cap are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly. The spray gun also includes an air atomization cap disposed coaxially around the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the air atomization cap comprises one or more shaping air horns configured to deliver shaping air, and each shaping air horn comprises a first spray fluid passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid between, next to, or inside of one or more shaping air streams from the shaping air horn. The spray gun also includes a second spray fluid passage configured to deliver a second spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B29B 7/74 - Mixing; Kneading using other mixers or combinations of dissimilar mixers
B05B 7/06 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with one outlet orifice surrounding another approximately in the same plane
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
A system including a sprayer including a handle, a trigger configured to move between a first trigger position and a second trigger position, wherein the sprayer is configured to block flow of a coating material when the trigger is in the first trigger position and to spray the coating material when the trigger is in the second trigger position, a trigger lock coupled to the trigger, wherein the trigger lock is configured to selectively block movement of the trigger between the first trigger position and the second trigger position.
A coating dispensing device includes a trigger assembly for actuating the coating dispensing device to dispense coating material and a nozzle through which the coating material is dispensed. The coating dispensing device further includes a source of voltage and a voltage multiplier for multiplying the voltage. The voltage multiplier is coupled to the source. An output terminal of the voltage multiplier is charged to a high-magnitude electrostatic potential and is adapted to charge coating material as the coating material is dispensed from the dispensing device. The coating dispensing device further includes a circuit for providing a visual indication of the voltage at the output terminal. The circuit for providing a visual indication of the voltage at the output terminal comprises a first impedance across which a portion of the voltage at the output terminal appears and an amplifier. The output terminal of the amplifier is coupled to a light source for providing the visual indication of the voltage at the output terminal of the voltage multiplier.
A system including an electrostatic tool including a handle, a first trigger configured to move between a first trigger position and a second trigger position, wherein the electrostatic tool is configured to be inactive when the first trigger is in the first trigger position and to spray a coating material when the first trigger is in the second trigger position, an electrostatic activation system configured to activate and deactivate electrical charging of the coating material, and wherein the first trigger and the electrostatics activation system may be separately and simultaneously engaged with a single hand.
B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
B05B 5/03 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by the use of gas
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
B05B 5/025 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns
A system including an electrostatic spray system, including an electrostatic tool configured to charge and spray a PTFE, a material delivery system configured to deliver the PTFE to the electrostatic tool, a gas delivery system configured to deliver an airflow that atomizes the PTFE and sprays the charged PTFE on a target, and an infrared curing system configured to cure the PTFE on the target to produce a coating.
B05B 5/14 - Plant for applying liquids or other fluent materials to objects specially adapted for coating continuously moving elongated bodies, e.g. wires, strips, pipes
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
B05B 5/03 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by the use of gas
A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spray device including a first liquid passage configured to flow a first liquid in a generally downstream direction toward a spray tip. The spray device also includes a second liquid passage configured to flow a second liquid in a generally upstream direction such that the second liquid impinges upon the first liquid at an outlet to the second liquid passage. The upstream direction is substantially opposite from the downstream direction.
F23D 11/16 - Burners using a direct spraying action of liquid droplets or vaporised liquid into the combustion space the spraying being induced by a gaseous medium, e.g. water vapour in which an emulsion of water and fuel is sprayed
B05B 7/02 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
A paint circulating system 10 and a pressure relief module 40 utilised therein are described. The paint circulating system 10 comprises a pressurised paint supply pipeline 22, a tank return pipeline 34 and a pressure relief module 40. The pressure relief module 40 comprises: a first flow chamber 65 through which pressurised paint is provided to said supply pipeline 22; a second flow chamber 69 through which paint returns to said tank return pipeline 34; an orifice 42 interconnecting said first and second flow chambers; and a valve member 46 biased towards the orifice so as to block said orifice. The valve member 46 is moveable in response to a pressure in said first flow chamber 65 exceeding a predetermined relief pressure so as to displace said valve member 46 to open said orifice 42. This allows paint to flow from said first flow chamber 65 into said second flow chamber 69, preventing failure occurring in the paint circulating system 10.
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
G05D 16/10 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a piston or plunger
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
95.
VALVE AND FILTER SYSTEM FOR A GRAVITY FEED SPRAY CONTAINER
A system, including a gravity fed container assembly, including a container, a lid configured to cover a chamber in the spray coating supply container, wherein the chamber is configured to hold a spray material, a filter assembly within the chamber and configured to filter the spray material in the chamber, and a valve coupled to the filter assembly and configured to open when the container couples to a spray device, wherein the valve is configured to move the filter assembly from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position blocks the filter assembly from filtering the spray material and the second position enables filtering of the spray material.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
96.
Adjustable needle packing assembly for a spray gun
A needle assembly may include a needle, a packing assembly that surrounds a first portion of the needle, and an actuatable adjustment element coupled to the packing assembly that changes a relationship between the needle and the packing assembly when actuated. The needle assembly may also include a base assembly that has a collar section and an elongated section. The elongated section includes a bore surrounding a second portion of the needle. The bore may terminate within the elongated section and before the collar section. The elongated section may be coupled to the second portion of the needle via an interference fit.
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
B05B 3/02 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with rotating elements
B05B 5/025 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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
B05B 12/14 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials to a single spray outlet
B05B 13/04 - Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work the spray heads being moved during operation
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System and method having multi-component container for spray device
A system may include a spray device having a body with a first liquid passage configured to flow a first liquid and a second liquid passage configured to flow a second liquid. The spray device also may include a spray head configured to output a spray of the first liquid and the second liquid. In addition, the spray device may include a multi-component container coupled to the body, wherein the multi-component container comprises a first container portion having a first outlet configured to supply the first liquid to the first liquid passage and a second container portion having a second outlet configured to supply the second liquid to the second liquid passage, and the first and second outlets are positioned in close proximity to one another.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/12 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
B05B 7/06 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with one outlet orifice surrounding another approximately in the same plane
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
A system for dispensing pulverulent coating material comprises a source of pulverulent coating material, a source of compressed gas, a device for movably supporting a nozzle, the nozzle coupled to the source of pulverulent material and providing an opening through which the pulverulent material is dispensed, a deflector supported by the device and spaced from the opening to aid in shaping a cloud of dispensed coating material, and a source of high-magnitude electrostatic potential coupled to impart electrostatic potential to the dispensed pulverulent material. The deflector includes at least one first passageway extending with a radial component of the deflector and communicating with the source of compressed gas to direct gas with a radial component into the cloud of dispensed coating material.
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
B05B 1/26 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with means for mechanically breaking-up or deflecting the jet after discharge, e.g. with fixed deflectors; Breaking-up the discharged liquid or other fluent material by impinging jets
B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
F23D 11/32 - Burners using a direct spraying action of liquid droplets or vaporised liquid into the combustion space by electrostatic means
B05B 5/04 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by having rotary outlet or deflecting elements
B05B 5/03 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns characterised by the use of gas
A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spray device including a first liquid passage configured to flow a first liquid in a generally downstream direction toward a spray tip. The spray device also includes a second liquid passage configured to flow a second liquid in a generally upstream direction such that the second liquid impinges upon the first liquid at an outlet to the second liquid passage. The upstream direction is substantially opposite from the downstream direction.
A novel changeover mechanism for a compressed air driven double diaphragm pump comprises a shaft slidably mounted through aligned apertures in opposing surfaces of the twin diaphragm chambers. At the center of the shaft between the two diaphragm chambers is provided an annular notch in to which is located an arm extending from a U shaped frame. The U shaped frame is pivotally mounted atop a valve plate which includes multiple ports.
F04B 9/135 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being elastic, e.g. steam or air having plural pumping chambers with two mechanically connected pumping members reciprocating movement of the pumping members being obtained by two single-acting elastic-fluid motors, each acting in one direction
F04B 43/073 - Pumps having fluid drive the actuating fluid being controlled by at least one valve
F04B 7/00 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by having positively-driven valving
