СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ РАЗМЕРА РАСПЫЛЕННЫХ КАПЕЛЬ В РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОМ НАСАДОЧНОМ УСТРОЙСТВЕ ДЛЯ РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОЙ СУШКИ, АППАРАТ ДЛЯ РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОЙ СУШКИ И НАСАДКА К НЕМУ

Изобретение относится к пищевой промышленности. Способ контроля размера распыленных капель в распылительном насадочном устройстве, в частности, для изготовления пищевых порошков, подаваемых в распылительную насадку, включающий следующие стадии: a) получение пастообразного продукта, подлежащего распылению с помощью распылительной насадки; b) непрерывное определение сдвиговой вязкости (η) пастообразного продукта, подаваемого в распылительную насадку; c) определение массового расхода (Qm) пастообразного продукта, подаваемого в распылительную насадку; d) определение статического давления (P) пастообразного продукта, подаваемого в распылительную насадку; e) определение плотности (ρ) пастообразного продукта, подаваемого в распылительную насадку; f) передачу данных, полученных на стадиях b)–е), в устройство управления, содержащее компьютер и память; g) вычислительную обработку управляющих данных для регулирования распылительной насадки на основании данных, полученных на стадиях b)–е), и параметров ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ПОДАЧИ ПОРОШКА ДЛЯ ПОДАЧИ ПОКРОВНОГО ПОРОШКА К ПОРОШКОВОМУ АППЛИКАТОРУ, УСТАНОВКА НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОРОШКОВОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ И СПОСОБ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ УСТРОЙСТВА ПОДАЧИ ПОРОШКА

КОМПОЗИЦИИ И СИСТЕМЫ ПОКРЫТИЙ НА ВОДНОЙ ОСНОВЕ С УЛУЧШЕННОЙ УСТОЙЧИВОСТЬЮ К ОБРАЗОВАНИЮ НАТЕКОВ И ОТНОСЯЩИЕСЯ К НИМ СПОСОБЫ

... 1. Водная композиция покрытия, содержащая:a. водный носитель;b. смолистый компонент в смеси с водным носителем; иc. один или более глинистых агентов, предотвращающих образование натеков, диспергированных в водной композиции покрытия, при этом один или более глинистых агентов, предотвращающих образование натеков, содержат гидрофильную глину и присутствуют в количестве, достаточном для обеспечения водной композиции покрытия с устойчивостью к образованию натеков при 80% относительной влажности и 25°C, составляющей, по меньшей мере, 60% устойчивости к образованию натеков водной композиции покрытия при 50% относительной влажности и 25°C.2. Водная композиция покрытия по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что водная композиция покрытия имеет рН менее чем 6.3. Водная композиция покрытия по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что водная композиция покрытия содержит менее 2 мас.ч. ассоциативных агентов устойчивости к образованию натеков на 10 мас.ч. одного или более глинистых агентов, предотвращающих образование натеков, ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОДАЧИ ПОРОШКА ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОРОШКОВОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ДЛЯ ПОДАЧИ ПОРОШКА

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛИРОВАНИЯ СОСТОЯНИЯ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ОДНОЙ ФОРСУНКИ

... 1. Система (1, 1', 1") для контролирования состояния по меньшей мере одной форсунки (2) для распыления двухфазной или трехфазной смеси (3, 3'), отличающаяся тем, что форсунка (2) снабжена по меньшей мере одним датчиком (4) корпусного шума для измерения уровня (Lw) шумовой мощности в зоне форсунки (2) и дополнительно по меньшей мере одним счетчиком (5) газа и/или жидкости для измерения проходящего через форсунку (2) объемного потока (Q) газа (6) и/или жидкости.2. Система по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что перед форсункой расположен по меньшей мере один датчик давления для измерения давления в двухфазной или трехфазной смеси (3, 3').3. Система по любому из пп. 1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что форсунка (2) расположена так, что распыление осуществляется в камеру.4. Система по п. 3, отличающаяся тем, что камера является флотационной камерой (101) флотационной ячейки (100).5. Система по п. 4, отличающаяся тем, что по меньшей мере одна форсунка (2) является эжектором для распыления трехфазной смеси ...

Verfahren zur Durchflussmessung fluidisierten Pulvers und Durchflussmessvorrichtung zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens.

Sprühvorrichtung für einen für die Atemtherapie geeigneten Inhalator

Verteilung von flüssigen Materialien unter Zuhilfenahme eines Gases.

Spritzeinrichtung zum Ausbringen von Spritzflüssigkeit, landwirtschaftliche Feldspritze und Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Spritzeinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Spritzeinrichtung (50) zum Ausbringen von Spritzflüssigkeit, insbesondere auf landwirtschaftlichen Nutzflächen, mit wenigstens einem Vorratstank (52; 52a; 52b; 52c), für wenigstens eine Spritzflüssigkeit, mit wenigstens einem Aufnahmeelement zur Aufnahme und Weiterleitung der Spritzflüssigkeit, einem Druckerzeugungsglied, zur Erzeugung eines Förderdruck zur Förderung der Spritzflüssigkeit vom Vorratstank (52; 52a; 52b; 52c) zum Aufnahmeelement, sowie mit einer oder mehreren zwischen dem Vorratstank (52) und dem Aufnahmeelement angeordneten Ventileinheiten (60). Um eine Spritzeinrichtung (50) zum Ausbringen von Spritzflüssigkeit zur Verfügung zu stellen, bei welcher mit einfachen Mittel eine exakte Dosierung von Spritzflüssigkeit möglich ist, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Öffnungs- und Schließzeiten der einen und/oder der mehreren Ventileinheiten (60) mittels Pulsweitenmodulation in Abhängigkeit einer definierten Flüssigkeitsmenge mittels einer Steuereinrichtung ...

Vorrichtung zum Binden von Staub

Vorrichtung zum Binden von Staub, umfassend ein Bindemittelreservoir, welches unter Druck stehendes flüssiges Bindemittel zur Verfügung stellt, eine Bindemittelleitung, welche mit dem Bindemittelreservoir verbunden ist, wobei an die Bindemittelleitung zumindest eine Zerstäubungsdüse angeschlossen ist, welche in der Nähe zu einer Staubquelle anordbar ist, und dass die Bindemittelleitung ein oder mehrere Drucksteuerventile aufweisen, welche als Druckschaltventile ab einem vorbestimmten Schaltdruck öffnen und somit eine Bindemittelzufuhr an die Zerstäubungsdüse(n) freigeben oder als Druckregelventile auch ab einem vorbestimmten Schaltdruck öffnen und zugleich den Druck auf der Abströmseite des Druckregelventils auf einen vorbestimmten Druckbereich regeln, und dass das Druckreservoir zumindest einen Druckkessel mit Gaspolster umfasst, der in einen Gasdruckraum und einen Bindemittelraum unterteilt ist.

Camera and washer spray diagnostic

Calibrating and regulating spraying apparatus

A method and device are disclosed for calibrating a regulated flow spraying apparatus of the type including a source of spraying fluid under pressure, and spray nozzles, the flow rate of the spray nozzles being regulated by varying the pressure of the liquid delivered thereto, the regulation being controlled as a function of at least one external parameter and a calibration parameter. Fluid from the source is conveyed to a calibration circuit comprising a flow rate sensor and at least one calibration nozzle. The flow rate and the pressure of the fluid are measured in the claibration circuit. The calibration parameter is calculated from the measured values of the flow rate and pressure.

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR SPUTTERING A LIQUID INTO A VOLUME

EINRICHTUNG ZUM BEWÄSSERN VON FLÄCHEN, INSBESONDERE VON PFLANZENKULTUREN

COMPRESSED AIR THROTTLE VALVE AND POWDER SPRAYING COATING DEVICE

DEVICE FOR REGULAR LAYING ON OF KLEBUND/ODER SEALING MATERIALS

PROCEDURE FOR THE AUTOMATIC CONSTANT OF THE MARKING LINE WIDTH AND MARKING MACHINE TO THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE

POWDER SPRAYING COATING CONTROL SYSTEM AND ITS COMBINATION WITH A POWDER FEEDING DEVICE OR A POWDER SPRAYING COATING DEVICE

DOSING SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE AEROSOL RELEASE

MECHANISM FOR WATERING SURFACES, IN PARTICULAR PLANT CULTURES

FLUID JET GUMPTION MECHANISM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SNAPPING DELIVERING SMALL QUANTITIES OF VISCOUS MATERIALS

BY INTRINSICALLY SAFE MICROPROCESSOR OF STEERED PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES

ADDITIVE ATOMIZATION DEVICE

AUTOMATIC SPRAY GUN

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR MAKING A FLUID AVAILABLE FROM A DRUCKTANK

Nozzle control system and method

A system for controlling nozzle flow rate includes a master node having an expected overall flow rate module configured to generate an expected overall flow rate of an agricultural product based on one or more sprayer characteristics, and an adjustment module configured to generate an error correction based on a difference between the expected overall flow rate and an actual overall flow rate of the agricultural product. A plurality of smart nozzles are in communication with the master node, each of the smart nozzles includes an electronic control unit in communication with one or more control valves and one or more nozzle assemblies. Each of the smart nozzles includes a target smart nozzle flow rate module configured to generate a target smart nozzle flow rate of the agricultural product based on the one or more sprayer characteristics. The target smart nozzle flow rate is adjusted according to the error correction.

ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING APPARATUS HAVING OPTICALLY SENSED FLOW METER

FLUID PRESSURE

Multi-nozzle rotary sprinkler

MULTI-NOZZLE ROTARY SPRINKLER A rotary sprinkler (100) comprises a nozzle head (102) and at least 8 nozzles (104) supported by the nozzle head. The nozzles are configured to discharge water streams at substantially the same velocity, but to different radial distances from the nozzle head. Each water stream produces a spray pattern that overlaps at least one adjoining spray pattern.

DEVICE AT A NOZZLE FOR REGULATION OF GAS OR FLUID

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING AND DISPENSING SINGLE AND MULTIPLE PHASE COATING MATERIAL CONTAINING FLUID DILUENT

System for spraying plants and/or plant precursors

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS Various embodiments of a system (10) for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. (7303083_1):MLW C*4 I-0 ...

ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VALVE FOR CONTROL OF INSTANTANEOUS PRESSURE DROP AND CYCLIC DURATIONS OF FLOW

An electric solenoid valve, methods for operating and/or actuating the solenoid valve, valve system diagnostics, and applications for use are described. The valve may be designed to actuate in a manner so as to control liquid flow into and/or through a device, such as a spray nozzle. By altering the characteristics of the electrical signal transmitted to the solenoid valve, the instantaneous pressure across the valve and duration of fluid flow through the valve can be controlled with a single actuator. Controlled cyclic durations of flow may be implemented to regulate the exact timing of flow through the valve. Alternatively, cyclic durations may occur with a pulse-width modulation technique in which the duty cycle regulates average flow rate through the valve.

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW RATE OF VISCOUS FLUID

A method of controlling the flow rate of viscous fluid for feeding the fluid under pressure by an ON/OFF type spray gun with a constant-capacity type pump which comprises the steps of detecting the temperature and the pressure of the viscous fluid in a hose for coupling the pump with the gun when the fluid is not exhausted from the gun in an OFF mode, calculating viscous fluid supplying pressure to obtain a target set flow rate from preset temperature-supplying pressure characteristic data at the detected temperature, comparing the detected pressure of the fluid with the calculated supplying pressure to control the exhausting pressure of the pump so that the detected pressure coincides with the supplying pressure, and operating the pump at a constant speed to provide the target set flow rate. An apparatus for controlling the flow rate of viscous fluid for executing the above method is also provided. Thus, the method can always feed the viscous fluid at a constant flow rate even if the viscosity ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A PRESSURE TANK WITH A FLUID

The aim of the invention is to provide a method for filling a pressure tank (4) with a fluid (8) without interrupting the use of the pressure tank (4). To this end, the invention provides a method for filling a pressure tank (4) with a fluid (8) from a refill tank (36) that is positioned higher. Said pressure tank and said refill tank are linked with each other via a connecting gas conduit (5) and a fluid feeder conduit (7). The method comprises controlling the pressure in the pressure tank via a proportional valve (15) mounted in the gas inlet conduit (5) of the pressure tank (4) while the connecting conduits (5, 7) to the refill tank (36) are closed. The method also encompasses controlling the pressure in the refill tank (36) to the pressure in the pressure tank (4) and opening the connecting conduits (5, 7) between the refill tank (36) and the pressure tank (4). The invention also provides a device for carrying out the inventive method.

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF APPLYING A VISCOUS FLUID MATERIAL TO A ROOFING SURFACE

DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING A COMPOSITION TO A PRESSURIZED DEPOSITION SYSTEM

A device for dispensing a fluid topical composition includes a reservoir (102) storing the composition and dispensing a pressurized flow of the composition. The device also includes an accumulator (108) having an expandable chamber (109) in fluidly communication with the reservoir (102). The chamber (109) is biased towards a deflated configuration so that, when filled with the composition the chamber (109) expands against this bias applying pressure to the composition stored therein. The device includes a supply valve (104) regulating the flow of the composition from the reservoir (102) to the accumulator (108), and a pressure sensor (106). The device further includes a processing arrangement (112) analyzing data from the sensor (106) to determine whether pressure in the accumulator is above a predetermined threshold and controlling the supply valve (104) to maintain the pressure within a desired pressure range. The device also includes a deposition arrangement (110) dispensing the composition ...

NOZZLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system for controlling nozzle flow rate includes a master node having an expected overall flow rate module configured to generate an expected overall flow rate of an agricultural product based on one or more sprayer characteristics, and an adjustment module configured to generate an error correction based on a difference between the expected overall flow rate and an actual overall flow rate of the agricultural product. A plurality of smart nozzles are in communication with the master node, each of the smart nozzles includes an electronic control unit in communication with one or more control valves and one or more nozzle assemblies. Each of the smart nozzles includes a target smart nozzle flow rate module configured to generate a target smart nozzle flow rate of the agricultural product based on the one or more sprayer characteristics. The target smart nozzle flow rate is adjusted according to the error correction.

SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE COMPONENT CHEMICAL SPRAYS

A system for dispensing a plurality of chemicals includes a respective storage tank for each chemical. A respective metering, rotary positive displacement pump in hydraulic communication with each tank. Each pump is connected to a respective discharge hose. At least one heater is in thermal contact with each discharge hose. At least one temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of each chemical in each respective discharge hose. A pressure sensor for measuring pressure at an inlet end and at an outlet end of each discharge hose. A processor in signal communication with each temperature sensor, each pressure sensor, a metering signal output of each pump and in control communication with each heater. The processor is programmed to operate each heater to maintain a temperature of each chemical such that a selected difference in pressure is measured between the inlet end and the discharge end of each discharge hose.

SECTIONAL CONTROL CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

In one embodiment, a method includes metering agricultural product to a first header of an agricultural implement via a first meter module of a metering subassembly, receiving, at a processor, a first signal indicative of a first amount of agricultural material at the first header, and determining, via the processor, a first time relative to activation of the first meter module when the first amount reaches a target amount of agricultural product based at least in part on the first signal.

POLYMER COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER AND METHOD

A method of forming a coating on a cylindrical paperboard container having a closed end. The method includes the steps of heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature; providing the gas to a first inlet of a nozzle; providing a poly -mer in a liquid state at a third temperature; providing the polymer to a second inlet of the nozzle; and spraying the polymer onto the cylindrical paperboard container using the nozzle; wherein the second temperature is greater than the third temperature; and the second temperature and third temperature are such that the gas maintains the polymer in the liquid state at least until the polymer comes into contact with the cylindrical paperboard container. A system for applying a coating to a plurality of cylindrical paperboard containers and a container for a consumer product are also provided.

ELECTRONIC REGULATOR FOR GASOLINE ENGINE DRIVEN PISTON PAINT PUMPS

Dispositif de commande de l'allumage et de l'extinction d'un chalumeau de projection

Reinigungsvorrichtung mit Pumporganen

Concave curved surface sectional type spraying device for robot shell

For dispensing the fluid and of the pillow body dai xing apparatus corresponding to the distribution method

Paint circulating device and method for coating

Metering and prompting the more new hand-held shower head

Spray head capable of releasing gaseous vitamins and method for spray head

METHOD FOR SELECTING A FLUID WITH CONTROL AND REGULATION OF FLOW AND DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD AND PAINTING INSTALLATION WITH SELECTION OF COLOR USING THE METHOD

METHOD FOR MANAGING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN A PROFESSIONAL PREMISES AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD

La présente invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif (5) de gestion de la consommation de l'énergie notamment dans une cabine de peinture (1) comportant un dispositif de ventilation (2) et abritant un pistolet de projection (4) travaillant de manière discontinue, le dispositif étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une unité de commande (50) programmable agencée pour faire varier automatiquement la vitesse des ventilateurs (20, 21) entre une valeur nulle et une valeur nominale en fonction de l'utilisation effective du pistolet de projection (4) pour limiter la consommation d'énergie dans ladite cabine (1). La présente invention peut être appliquée à des cabines de sablage, des locaux de soudure, des chambres de mélange de produits, y compris à des zones à haut risque d'explosion (ATEX).

Pneumatic type spraying apparatus for spraying treating fluid e.g. weed killer, to vine, has indicating unit indicating passing state or non-passing state on electrical plane between conducting pipe portions

L'objet de l'invention est un appareil de pulvérisation comprenant au moins un conduit (28) d'alimentation dans lequel circule un fluide de traitement avec une conductivité non nulle, ledit conduit étant disposé entre un réservoir destiné à stocker le fluide de traitement et au moins un moyen d'éjection, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen (40) pour contrôler l'écoulement du fluide de traitement au niveau du conduit d'alimentation, comportant deux portions de conduit (42, 44) en un matériau conducteur électriquement, une portion de conduit (46) en un matériau isolant électriquement intercalée entre les deux portions (42, 44) en matériau conducteur ainsi que des moyens (48) pour indiquer l'état passant ou non électriquement entre les deux portions de conduit (42, 44) en matériau conducteur, l'état non passant correspondant à un état obturé du conduit.

Device for detecting blockages in equipment for spraying liquid treatments onto agricultural products, using one electrode in the liquid distribution circuit and one in the jet from the nozzle

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de détection de bouchage de buses de pulvérisation (4) pour équiper un appareil agricole d'épandage d'un liquide (2). Le dispositif comprend des moyens de comparaison (9) d'informations délivrées par un couple d'électrodes (6,7) affectées à chacune des buses (4), avec une information de consigne, pour mettre en oeuvre des moyens d'alerte (11) à partir d'un seuil significatif de bouchage des buses (4). Une première électrode (6) est localisée à l'intérieur du circuit de distribution (1,5) de l'appareil d'épandage, tandis qu'une deuxième électrode (7) est disposée au voisinage du débouché des buses (4), pour évaluer directement la variation de la quantité de liquide (2) projeté.

Composite structure forming method, prepared particles, and composite structure forming system

The composite structure forming method disclosed in the present invention is based on an aerosol deposition method, wherein an aerosol prepared by dispersing microparticles of a brittle material in a gas is sprayed toward a base material to form a structure made of the constituent material of said brittle material microparticles on the base material. This method is characterized by the following facts: a plurality of prepared particles that are aggregates prepared by fixing a plurality of particles that comprise said brittle material microparticles are held in a holding mechanism; said prepared particles are supplied from said holding mechanism into an aerosol forming mechanism; the supplied prepared particles are broken apart in said aerosol forming mechanism to form aerosol; said aerosol is sprayed toward the base material to form a composite structure of said structure and said base material. The concentration of microparticles in the aerosol can be better stabilized, and a stable state ...

Anordning för matning av ett styrt volymflöde av vätska

Anordning för detektering av ett flöde av pulverpartiklar

INDEPENDENT FLOW RATE AND DROPLET SIZE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAYER

A flow rate and droplet size control system for a spray system (3) including a spray liquid source (8), a pump (19), a spray liquid line (18) and a nozzle assembly (12). The control system includes a setpoint conversion subroutine (66) for independently controlling the flow rate and volume median droplet size setpoints. The control system also includes performance envelopes for various nozzle tips (14). An independent flow rate and droplet size control method is provided for use with the control system. A position-responsive control system (202) receives information pertaining to the boundaries of spray zones and spray conditions, such as application rates and volume median droplet diameters associated with the spray zones. The position-responsive control system (202) monitors the position of the spray vehicle (6), which can comprise a ground vehicle or an aircraft. The position-based control system changes the spray system operating conditions in response to the sprayer vehicle position ...

PAINT SYSTEM

A recirculating paint supply system (10) supplies single or multiple paint coatings to paint spray stations (1, 2, 3) arranged in parallel or series relation, each station (1, 2, 3) including manually operated flexible monoline and coaxial conduits (86) to supply paint to a spray gun (88). In one aspect of the invention, the fluid connectors inhibit paint build up which might otherwise contaminate the paint line and include a unique quick disconnect ball valve (118) to inhibit paint splash back, a ball valve (32) having a unique seal (74) for the ball (64), a compression seal arrangement (98) in a flow enabling/disabling H-connector (96), a Y-shaped connector (212) to mix two paint coatings, and a Y-shaped connector (104) to interconnect the supply (100) and recirculating (102) lines to rows of spray stations. In another aspect, unexpected benefits are found from the selective use of glass-filled nylon and stainless steeel components in the fluid connectors.

Apparatus for determining rate of discharge from nozzle for spraying aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide

Method and device for applying a paste

In the method described, a compound substantially in the form of a paste is fed by means of a pump from a storage container (1) to a metering device (3) which determines the amount of paste to be applied to a workpiece (B). From the metering device, the paste is fed to a spray head (S) where it is [mixed with] swirled by compressed air from a cylinder (4) or other suitable supply and sprayed on to the workpiece (B). The amount of compressed air supplied to the paste for spraying purposes is controlled by means of a control unit (6) in such a way that a strip of substantially constant width is applied to the workpiece (B).

Paint circulating system and method

A paint circulating system is suitable for providing paint to applicators in a product finishing facility. The system includes a pump for pumping paint around the system and a back-pressure regulator (BPR), which substantially eliminates pressure fluctuations of paint in the system upstream of the BPR. Control means are provided for controlling the pump and the BPR to operate in one of a flow mode, wherein a required flow rate of paint around the system is maintained, and a pressure mode, wherein a pressure of paint between the pump and the BPR is maintained. The paint circulating method includes switching operation of the pump and the BPR between the flow mode and the pressure mode.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ARTIFICIAL SNOW MAKING PLANT

Described is a system (1) for controlling an artificial snow making plant (100) having a plurality of snow making apparatuses (101) positioned along a ski run and connected to a communication line (102), comprising a processing unit (2) in data connection with the communication line (102) and being designed for: receiving a status signal (S) from each snow making apparatus (101) representing the quantity of snow currently produced by the relative snow making apparatus (101); comparing the data contained in each status signal (S) with a respective predetermined single snow making value (Pf) to be reached; generating a condition signal (P) of the apparatuses (101) as a function of the comparison; generating a condition signal P of the ski run as a function of the contents of the condition signal (A) of the apparatuses (101).

DISPENSER AND METHOD OF DISPENSING AND CONTROLLING WITH A FLOW METER

A non-contact jetting dispenser, viscous fluid dispensing system and method. The system includes a viscous fluid dispenser for dispensing the viscous fluid. The system further includes a viscous fluid supply container adapted to hold the viscous fluid. A flow path is provided for the viscous fluid between the viscous fluid supply container and an outlet of the viscous fluid dispenser. An electronic flow meter device is used to produce electrical output signals proportional to the flow rate of the fluid flowing through the flow path. A control is operatively coupled to the electronic flow meter for continuously receiving and processing the electrical output signals and performing a responsive control function in a closed loop manner. 1. A non-contact jetting dispenser system including a jetting dispenser having a viscous material inlet and a viscous material outlet , the jetting dispenser being operable to start and stop the flow of viscous fluid from the viscous material outlet onto a substrate , the non-contact jetting dispenser system further comprising:a viscous fluid supply container adapted to hold the viscous fluid, and coupled in fluid communication with the viscous material inlet of the jetting dispenser to establish a flow path for the viscous fluid between the viscous fluid supply container and the viscous material outlet of the jetting dispenser; andan electronic flow meter operatively coupled in the flow path to produce electrical output signals proportional to the flow rate of the viscous fluid flowing through the flow path when the viscous fluid is jetted from the viscous material outlet.2. The non-contact jetting dispenser system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller operatively coupled to the electronic flow meter for continuously receiving and processing the electrical output signals and performing a responsive control function in a closed loop manner.3. The non-contact jetting dispenser system of claim 2 , wherein the electrical output ...

Spray tool system

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.

COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FORMATION METHOD, PRE-FORMED CONTROLLED PARTICLES FORMED OF FINE PARTICLES NON-CHEMICALLY BONDED TOGETHER, AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FORMATION SYSTEM INVOLVING CONTROLLED PARTICLES

A composite structure formation method includes the steps of storing a plurality of pre-formed controlled particles in a storage mechanism, supplying the controlled particles from the storage mechanism to an aerosolation mechanism constantly, disaggregating the supplied controlled particles into a plurality of the fine particles in the aerosolation mechanism to form an aerosol in which an entire contents of the controlled particles including the fine particles are dispersed in the gas; and spraying all of the fine particles in the aerosol toward the substrate to form a composite structure of the structure and the substrate. The controlled particles are controlled so that bonding strength between the fine particles includes a mean compressive fracture strength sufficient to substantially avoid disaggregation during the supply step, but which permits the controlled particles to be substantially completely disaggregated in the disaggregation step. 1. A composite structure formation method based on an aerosol deposition method by which an aerosol with brittle material fine particles dispersed in a gas is sprayed toward a substrate to form a structure made of the brittle material fine particles , the composite structure formation method comprising the steps of:storing a plurality of pre-formed controlled particles in a storage mechanism, each of the controlled particles being an assembly intentionally packed with a plurality of fine particles which are not chemically bonded together and which include the brittle material fine particles, the controlled particles being formed by using the fine particles whose mean primary particle diameter is 0.1 μm or more and 5 μm or less;supplying the controlled particles from the storage mechanism to an aerosolation mechanism constantly;disaggregating the supplied controlled particles into a plurality of the fine particles in the aerosolation mechanism to form an aerosol in which an entire contents of the controlled particles including ...

ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VARIABLE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM

An electrically-actuated variable pressure control system for use with flow-controlled liquid application systems. Direct acting solenoid valves are pulsed at varying frequencies and duty cycles 0000 change the resistance to flow encountered by the flow-controlled liquid application system. This pulsing solenoid valve technique preserves a high degree of accuracy and uniformity through a wide range of pressure control. This wide range of pressure control indirectly allows the flow-controlled liquid application system to operate over a wider range of flow control, yielding indirect benefits to performance and productivity. When the solenoid valves are attached to pressure-atomization spray nozzles, control over spray pattern and droplet size is further achieved.

Accurate horticultural sprinkler system and sprinkler head

The present invention includes a unique irrigation sprinkler system with a unique sprinkler head design; a unique method of defining the planted area to be served by the sprinkler head; a unique method for determining when that planted area needs to be watered; a unique way of providing even coverage throughout the planted area when being watered; the ability to use one sprinkler head to individually water multiple, non-overlapping planted areas; a unique way of addressing multiple sprinkler heads in the same sprinkler system; and a unique method for remotely determining the integrity of the sprinkler system.

Camera and washer spray diagnostic

A system including a computer programmed to actuate a spray device on a first vehicle and to receive an image, from a second vehicle, of the actuated spray device. The computer determines whether a spray device fault exists based at least on the image of the actuated spray device, and transmits the spray device fault via a first vehicle communications network.

Low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device and method

The present invention provides a low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device and method. The low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device includes an intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device, a control unit and a calibration system. The intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device is a device which integrates a pressure detection unit and a flow detection unit and is configured to detect pressure and flow. The control unit is connected to the intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device and the calibration system. The calibration system is configured to simulate a working condition of the intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device during field work.

DEVICE AT A NOZZLE FOR REGULATION OF GAS OR FLUID

The present invention relates to a device in a nozzle for monitoring and/or regulating gas or liquid occurring in one or more ducts in a nozzle, or a mixture of one or more gases and/or one or more liquids, e.g., air and paint in a spraygun for a painting plant, a pressure indicator being mounted in the proximity of the end of that duct in the nozzle which is intended for the gas or liquid or mixture which is to be monitored and/or regulated, and is connected to an electric circuit for generating a signal corresponding to the pressure prevailing in the duct, and the electronic circuit being connected to a circuit for regulating one or more valves for adjusting the measured pressure to a desired norm value.

Spray gun and paint supply system

A recirculating paint supply system single or multiple paint coating to paint spray stations arranged in parallel or series relation, each station including manually operated flexible monoline and coaxial conduits (102,104) to supply paint to an improved spray gun (88). In one aspect of the invention, the improved spray gun is comprised of a polymeric material to reduce the overall weight of the spray gun thereby reducing operating fatigue and ailments caused by the use of conventional spray guns. In other aspect, the improved spray gun includes lager air passages (338) which provide for a greater volume of air to pass through the spray gun, thereby providing increased atomisation of the liquid coating composition. Thus, the reduced weight, as well as the increased atomisation, increases the overall finish quality of the object being painted.

A RECIRCULATING PAINT SYSTEM

Combination spray gun and pressure regulator

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING A LIQUID COATING MATERIAL TO A SUBSTRATE

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY PRESSURE IN A CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR A COATING DEVICE AND CIRCULATION SYSTEM

СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ РАЗМЕРА РАСПЫЛЕННЫХ КАПЕЛЬ В РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОМ НАСАДОЧНОМ УСТРОЙСТВЕ ДЛЯ РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОЙ СУШКИ, АППАРАТ ДЛЯ РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОЙ СУШКИ И НАСАДКА К НЕМУ

Pulverfördervorrichtung, insbesondere für Beschichtungspulver

Vorrichtung zur Aerosolerzeugung

Vorgeschlagen wird eine Vorrichtung zur Aerosolerzeugung 1 mit einer Injektoreinheit 3 zur Erzeugung eines Aerosols 2 aus einer Flüssigkeit 5 und einem Transportgas, wobei das Aerosol 2 von der Injektoreinheit 3 in einen Aerosolbehälter 6 eingetragen wird, einer Flüssigkeitsleitung 12 zum Zuleiten der Flüssigkeit 5 in die Injektoreinheit 3, einer Transportgasleitung 13 zum Zuleiten des Transportgases in die Injektoreinheit 3, einer Aerosolausführungsleitung 15 zum Ausführen des Aerosols 2 aus dem Aerosolbehälter 6 zu einem Aerosolverbraucher 20, und einer Steuereinheit 40 zur Steuerung des Zuleitens des Transportgases in die Injektoreinheit 3. Dabei sind eine Aerosolregelleitung 30 zum Abführen von Aerosol 2 aus dem Aerosolbehälter 6 und ein Aerosoldruckregelventil 31 vorgesehen, wobei das Aerosoldruckregelventil 31 von der Steuereinheit 40 derart steuerbar ist, dass durch das Abführen des Aerosols 2 ein voreingestellter Aerosolsolldruck im Aerosolbehälter 6 einstellbar ist.

Pumpsystem

Pumpsystem, insbesondere Hochpräzisionspumpsystem, umfassend eine Fördereinrichtung zur Förderung eines Fluids und ein Speichervolumen, welches einen Auslass aufweist und welches zur Speicherung eines Fluids ausgelegt ist, und wobei die Fördereinrichtung ausgelegt ist, durch Einstellen eines Füllstands im Speichervolumen einen Fluidstrom im Auslass einzustellen.

Vorrichtung zum geregelten Auftragen von Kleb- und/oder Dichtstoffen

The invention relates to a device for the regulated application of adhesives and sealants to support materials (11), containing essentially the following components: a) a supply container for at least one adhesive and/or sealant (1), b) a delivery pump (2), c) an applicator head (3) comprising at least one applicator nozzle (4), d) a volume flow sensor (5) and e) a control unit (6) with an associated data processing programme. The supply container (1), the delivery pump (2) and the applicator head (3) with the at least one applicator nozzle (4) are interconnected by a distribution system (7) which conducts the adhesive and/or sealant (7). The volume flow sensor (5) and the control unit (6) with the associated data processing programme are interconnected by an impulse transmission line (8) and the control unit (6) with the associated data processing programme, the delivery pump (2) and the applicator head (3) are interconnected by control lines (9). The invention also relates to the use ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUM FOERDERN VON FLUESSIGEN ODER PASTOESEN SUBSTANZEN

ELEKTROSTATISCHE PULVERBESCHICHTUNGSEINRICHTUNG

Düse zur Flüssigkeitszerstäubung

VERTEILERPISTOLE VON ISOLIERPRODUKTEN MIT KONSTANTEM, REGULIERBAREM DRUCK

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ZUFUEHRUNG VON PULVERFOERMIGEM MATERIAL MIT EINEM DURCHFLUSSREGLER FUER EINEN GESCHLOSSENEN PULVERKEISLAUF UND ENTSPRECHENDES VERFAHREN.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum schnellen Abgeben von geringen Mengen von viskosen Materialien

Pumpenanordnung und entsprechendes Betriebsverfahren

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Pumpenanordnung (1), insbesondere in einer Beschichtungsanlage zur Beschichtung von Bauteilen, insbesondere in einer Lackieranlage zur Lackierung von Kraftfahrzeugkarosseriebauteilen. Die erfindungsgemäße Pumpenanordnung (1) weist mehrere Pumpen (4.1–4.7) auf zum Fördern eines Beschichtungsmittels mit einer einstellbaren Pumpleistung, insbesondere zum Fördern eines Dichtmittels zur Nahtabdichtung von Schweißnähten an einem Kraftfahrzeugkarosseriebauteil. Die Pumpen (4.1–4.7) sind ausgangsseitig und eingangsseitig parallel geschaltet sind, so dass die Pumpen (4.1–4.7) das zu fördernde Beschichtungsmittel aus einer gemeinsamen Eingangsleitung (3) beziehen und in eine gemeinsame Ausgangsleitung (7) fördern. Die Erfindung sieht zusätzlich eine Kontrolleinrichtung vor zur Steuerung oder Regelung jeweils einer Fluidgröße am Ausgang der einzelnen Pumpen (4.1–4.7), wobei die Kontrolleinrichtung die einzelnen Pumpen (4.1–4.7) individuell ansteuert, und/oder eine Überwachungseinheit ...

Flüssigkeitsabgabesystem, -Vorrichtung und -Verfahren

Ein Flüssigkeitsabgabesystem umfasst zumindest eine Düse, die ausgebildet ist, um eine Flüssigkeit abzugeben. Das Flüssigkeitsabgabesystem umfasst zumindest ein Sensormodul, das ausgebildet ist, um ein Sensorsignal bereitzustellen, das Information bezogen darauf umfasst, ob Flüssigkeit durch die zumindest eine Düse abgegeben wird. Zumindest ein Teil des zumindest einen Sensormoduls ist in der Nähe der Düse angeordnet.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR KONTROLLE DES GASGEHALTES VON GESCHMOLZENEM THERMOPLASTISCHEM KLEBESCHAUM.

VORRICHTUNG UND VERABREICHUNGSSYSTEM FLÜSSIGER MATERIALIEN.

Applikationsvorrichtung, Beschichtungsanlage und Verfahren zum Beschichten von Gegenständen

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Applikationsvorrichtung mit einer Applikationseinheit (24) zum Beschichten von Gegenständen (12), wobei die Applikationseinheit (24) ein oder mehrere drehbare Bauteile aufweist, und wobei mindestens eine Messvorrichtung (40, 42, 50, 52) vorgesehen ist, die zum Erfassen von Schwingungen der Applikationseinheit (24) ausgebildet ist. Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine entsprechende Beschichtungsanlage (2) mit ein oder mehreren Applikationsvorrichtungen zum Beschichten von Gegenständen (12) sowie ein Verfahren zum Beschichten von Gegenständen (12) mittels einer Applikationseinheit (24), wobei mittels mindestens einer Messvorrichtung (40, 42, 50, 52) Schwingungen der Applikationseinheit (24) erfasst werden. Erfindungsgemäß kann eine an der Applikationseinheit (24) vorliegende Störung, beispielsweise ein gelöster Glockenteller oder ein Turbinendefekt, besonders zuverlässig und innerhalb verhältnismäßig kurzer Zeit erkannt werden.

Droplet ejecting apparatus

Controlled deliveries and depositions of pharmaceutical and other aerosolized masses

Hand-held shower head capable of measuring and suggesting replacement of filtering core handle

SPRAYING SYSTEM HAVING PRESSURE SAFETY LIMITS

POWDER SPRAYING COATING DEVICE

Pneumatic liquid dispensing apparatus and method

A dispenser and method for dispensing a liquid. The dispenser includes a barrel with an interior chamber for holding the liquid, a discharge outlet communicating with the interior chamber for discharging the liquid, and an air space for receiving pressurized air for forcing the liquid from the interior chamber through the discharge outlet. An air supply solenoid valve and an air exhaust solenoid valve are each operatively coupled with the barrel. The air supply solenoid valve controls the flow of pressurized air to the air space, and the air exhaust solenoid valve controls the flow of air from the air space to atmosphere. A control selectively activates the air supply solenoid valve and the air exhaust solenoid valve to respectively supply air to the air space and exhaust air from the air space in order to dispense desired amounts of the liquid from the discharge outlet.

Jet irrigator device

A jet irrigator for soil (T) irrigation plants includes a launch pipe ( 2 ) with an inner tubular conduit ( 3 ) having at one end ( 5 ′) a nozzle ( 6 ) for delivering an irrigation liquid jet (J); rotating support means ( 4 ) associated with the launch pipe ( 2 ) to allow rotation thereof about a first substantially vertical axis of rotation (X) for brushing at least one sector (S, S′, S″, S′″) of the soil (T) to be irrigated; feeding means ( 7 ) for feeding the conduit ( 3 ) with a flow having predetermined pressure (P) and flow rate (Q) to deliver a jet (J) having a range (g); first adjustment means ( 8 ) for adjusting the feeding pressure (P) to vary the flow rate (Q) and the range (g) of the jet (J) upon rotation of the launch pipe ( 2 ), and sensor means ( 10 ) for detecting a flow rate value (Q) in said conduit ( 3 ) and to transduce it into an electric signal (E) to be sent to the first adjustment means ( 8 ).

Paint material switching path and colour changer

An exemplary paint material switching path includes first and second valve means each having an inlet and an outlet, and a hollow cylindrical intermediate piece arranged between the outlet of the first valve means and the inlet of the second valve means. The inlet of the first valve means is configured to be connected to a continuously pressurised paint material supply, and a manifold channel which is configured to be pressurised and into which the outlet of the second valve means opens. Furthermore, means are provided for measuring the pressure prevailing in the hollow cylindrical intermediate piece and an evaluation device for detecting leaks in at least one of the two valve means based on the measured pressure with respect to time for a given pressure difference between the inlet of the first valve means and the outlet of the second valve means at the beginning of the leak detection.

Method and apparatus for coating horizontal surfaces

A coating apparatus and method allow for precise control of the application of a coating material on a substrate and provides a data recording system which is useful for certifying a coating job and assessing when and where any abnormalities occur.

Method and apparatus for applying adhesive on an elastic strand in a personal disposable hygiene product

A method of dispensing adhesive onto a stretched elastic strand includes applying a first volume of adhesive onto a first portion of the elastic strand, applying a second volume of adhesive onto a second portion of the elastic strand, and applying a third volume of adhesive onto a third portion of the elastic strand. The second volume is less than the first and third volumes. When the elastic strand is adhered to a substrate to form a personal disposable hygiene product, the first and third portions of the elastic strand define opposing ends of the elastic strand, which are adhered with a larger amount of adhesive to resist creep at the opposing ends. The reduction of adhesive in the second or central portion between the opposing ends significantly reduces the adhesive add on in the personal disposable hygiene product.

Water spraying system

A water spraying system includes an engine, a pump driven by the engine, the pump including a pump inlet configured to be fluidly coupled to a water source and a pump outlet providing water at an increased water pressure, a sprayer fluidly coupled to the pump outlet, the sprayer including a flow restriction valve and a trigger for manipulating the flow restriction valve so that movement of the trigger selectively opens and closes the flow restriction valve, a flow sensor configured to sense a flow of water into the pump, and a controller coupled to the flow sensor. The controller is configured to turn off the engine following a set time period of sensed flow below a threshold flow.

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 18-. (canceled)9. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed at least one of on and within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to operate the valve at a constant pulse duration irrespective of a ground speed of the system such that an amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the amount of fluid varies depending on at least one of the ground speed of the system or a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve.11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the controller is configured to control a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve by controlling an operational parameter of the valve.12. The system of claim 11 , further comprising a pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure of the fluid claim 11 , the controller being configured to control the operational parameter of the valve based on the pressure measurements such that the pressure of the fluid is maintained at a predetermined pressure.13. The system of claim 9 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 9 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 13 , the controller being further ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SPRAY DROPLET SIZE OF A SPRAY NOZZLE APPARATUS FOR SPRAY-DRYING APPLICATIONS, SPRAY DRYING APPARATUS AND NOZZLE THEREFORE

A method of controlling the spray droplet size of a spray nozzle apparatus, in particular for the manufacturing of food powders, delivered to the spray nozzle comprises the following steps: a) providing a paste of a product to be sprayed by a spray nozzle; b) continuously determining the shear viscosity (η) of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle; c) determining the mass flow rate (Qm) of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle; d) determining the static pressure (P) of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle; e) determining the density (p) of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle; f) delivering the data obtained in steps b) to e) to a control device comprising a computer and a memory; g) calculating control data for adjusting the spray nozzle on the basis of the data obtained in steps b) to e) and on nozzle geometry parameters stored in the memory; h) sending the control data as control signals to a control means of the spray nozzle and adjusting the spray nozzle accordingly. 1. A method of controlling the spray droplet size of a spray nozzle apparatus delivered to the spray nozzle , the method comprises the following steps of:a) providing a paste of a product to be sprayed by a spray nozzle;b) continuously determining the shear viscosity of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle;c) determining the mass flow rate of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle;d) determining the static pressure of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle;e) determining the density of the product paste delivered to the spray nozzle;f) delivering the data obtained in steps b) to e) to a control device comprising a computer and a memory;g) calculating control data for adjusting the spray nozzle on the basis of the data obtained in steps b) to e) and on nozzle geometry parameters stored in the memory; andh) sending the control data as control signals to a control means of the spray nozzle and adjusting the spray nozzle accordingly ...

Pump arrangement and corresponding operating method

A pump arrangement, in particular in a coating installation for the coating of components, such as a painting installation for the painting of motor vehicle body components, is provided. The pump arrangement includes a plurality of adjustable pumps for delivering a coating agent, e.g. for delivering a sealing agent for the sealing of weld seams on a motor vehicle body component. The pumps are connected in parallel such that the pumps extract the coating agent for delivery from a common inlet line and deliver said coating agent into a common outlet line. The arrangement further includes a control device for the open-loop or closed-loop control of one fluid variable at the outlet of the individual pumps, respectively, wherein the control device actuates the individual pumps individually, and/or a monitoring unit, which switches the pumps on and off non-simultaneously.

Methods and systems for detection of false positives in detection of agricultural spraying errors

A method includes receiving a current data sample relating to a tractor spraying in an agricultural block, wherein the current data sample includes a current location; calculating a shortest distance from the current location to each of a plurality of borders of the agricultural block; selecting a current sample lowest distance, the current sample lowest distance being a lowest one of the shortest distances; grouping the current data sample with at least one prior data sample to produce a line of data samples, wherein each of the at least one prior data sample has a corresponding prior sample lowest distance; calculating an average lowest distance for the line of samples; comparing the average lowest distance to a threshold distance; and discarding the current data sample and each of the at least one prior data sample if the average distance is less than the threshold value.

Predictive Maintenance of Liquid Paint Supply Systems

A method and associated paint finishing system are disclosed for performing predictive maintenance on equipment used for delivering liquid paint in a paint finishing facility. The method comprises: identifying a set of components of the equipment and associated maintenance requirements; for each of the components, providing a set of operating parameters (-) that affect useful service life of the component; for each component, providing an algorithm () relating the operating parameters to a remaining time by when a maintenance operation on the component is to be performed; monitoring each of the operating parameters (-) during operation of the paint finishing facility; for each component, applying the algorithm () with the monitored operating parameters (-) to calculate the remaining time for the component (); and for each component providing to a maintenance operative an alert indication relating to the remaining time for the component. 1. A method of performing predictive maintenance on equipment used for delivering liquid paint in a paint finishing facility , the method comprising:identifying a set of components of the equipment and associated maintenance requirements;for each of the components, providing a set of operating parameters that affect useful service life of the component;for each component providing an algorithm relating the operating parameters to a remaining time by when a maintenance operation on the component is to be performed;monitoring each of the operating parameters during operation of the paint finishing facility;for each component, applying the algorithm with the monitored operating parameters to calculate the remaining time for the component; andfor each component providing to a maintenance operative an alert indication relating to the remaining time for the component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operating parameters comprise one or more of paint tank levels claim 1 , paint movement between paint tanks claim 1 , pressure at any ...

Method to Deliver Medication

A method to deliver medication. The apparatus has an acoustic volume sensor that acoustically excites a reference volume and variable-volume chamber with an acoustic source and measures the acoustic response with microphones acoustically coupled to the reference and the variable-volume chamber. A disposable drug cassette is coupled to the acoustic volume sensor and includes a drug reservoir and valve. The method includes receiving a volume signal and inputs from a user input or a second sensor and controlling the valve based on these inputs.

Systems and methods for fluid ratio control

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.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM

A system and method for calibrating an irrigation system to account for variations in flow rates, motor operating parameters, and other parameters caused by field elevation changes, pipe friction losses, water emitter nozzle wear, pressure-regulator inaccuracies, and other factors. A calibration map is created to account for the flow rate variations or other parameters and then consulted to control operation of the irrigation system. 1. A method of calibrating an irrigation system having a plurality of mobile towers driven by a drive motor and a plurality of water emitters supported by the mobile towers , the method comprising:operating the mobile towers in accordance with an irrigation plan to move the irrigation system over a plurality of sections of a ground surface;determining positions of the irrigation system as it moves;measuring operating parameters of the drive motor as the irrigation system traverses each of the sections;comparing the measured operating parameters to expected operating parameters for the drive motor for each of the sections;creating a calibration map that reflects differences between the measured operating parameters and the expected operating parameters for each of the sections, the calibration map including a separate correction factor for each of the sections, wherein each of the correction factors accounts for differences between the measured operating parameters and the expected operating parameters for its respective section and not any of the other sections; andcalibrating operation of the irrigation system with the calibration map by adjusting an operational aspect of the irrigation system for each of the sections in accordance with the separate correction factors for the sections to account for the differences between the measured operating parameters and the expected operating parameters for each of the sections so that each of the sections is calibrated independently.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the ...

SYSTEM FOR SPRAYING PLANTS AND/OR PLANT PRECURSORS

Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. 1. A system for automatically sensing and spraying plant precursors being distributed on and/or within the ground , the system comprising:a sensor configured to detect plant precursors dropping through a tube;a nozzle assembly configured to control the release of a fluid, the nozzle assembly including a valve and a spray nozzle; anda controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the nozzle assembly, the controller being configured to regulate a pulse duration of the valve based on at least one operating parameter of the system such that a constant amount of fluid is sprayed onto or adjacent to each plant precursor after each plant precursor is dropped from the tube.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one operating parameter comprises at least one of a pressure of the fluid supplied to the valve claim 1 , a valve configuration parameter claim 1 , a nozzle configuration parameter or a ground speed of the system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a flow regulating valve disposed upstream of the nozzle assembly claim 1 , the controller being configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve so as to regulate a flow rate of the fluid supplied to the valve.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to receive inputs associated with the flow rate of the fluid claim 3 , the controller being further configured to control the operation of the flow regulating valve based on the inputs so as to maintain the flow rate constant.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly is a first nozzle assembly and further comprising a second nozzle assembly claim 1 , communicatively coupled to the controller claim 1 , the second nozzle assembly being configured to spray the same type of fluid or a different type of fluid as the ...

FLUID SPRAYER WITH BATTERY POWER

A battery powered fluid sprayer includes a reciprocating positive displacement pump, a power supply that includes a battery, an electric motor, a motor controller, a user-adjustment mechanism for setting a user-adjustable pressure threshold corresponding to system fluid pressure of the battery powered fluid sprayer, a pressure switch, and a power controller. The pressure switch generates a pressure signal indicative of whether the system fluid pressure is greater than the user-adjustable pressure threshold. The power controller is configured to control power of the battery powered fluid sprayer by providing operating power of the motor controller in response to the pressure signal indicating that the system fluid pressure is less than the user-adjustable pressure threshold, and not providing the operating power of the motor controller in response to the pressure signal indicating that the system fluid pressure is greater than the user-adjustable pressure threshold. 1. A battery powered fluid sprayer comprising:a reciprocating positive displacement pump;a power supply that includes a battery;an electric motor electrically connected to the power supply and to the pump to drive operation of the pump for spraying;a motor controller electrically connected to the electric motor to control operation of the electric motor;a user-adjustment mechanism for setting a user-adjustable pressure threshold corresponding to system fluid pressure of the battery powered fluid sprayer;a pressure switch that generates a pressure signal indicative of whether the system fluid pressure is greater than the user-adjustable pressure threshold; and providing operating power of the motor controller in response to the pressure signal indicating that the system fluid pressure is less than the user-adjustable pressure threshold; and', 'not providing the operating power of the motor controller in response to the pressure signal indicating that the system fluid pressure is greater than the user- ...

LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE

A liquid ejection device includes: a nozzle including a nozzle opening through which a liquid is ejected; a liquid transfer tube through which the liquid is transferred to the nozzle; and a first tube with the nozzle and the liquid transfer tube being provided therein, having a first end and a second end, and having a first opening at the first end, in which the nozzle opening is positioned closer to a second end side than the first opening of the first tube, and when a position where the liquid ejected from the nozzle becomes a droplet is set as a droplet formation position, and a distance from the nozzle opening to the droplet formation position is set as a droplet formation distance, a distance between the nozzle opening and the first opening is equal to or greater than the droplet formation distance. 1. A liquid ejection device comprising:a nozzle including a nozzle opening through which a liquid is ejected;a liquid transfer tube through which the liquid is transferred to the nozzle; anda first tube with the nozzle and the liquid transfer tube being provided therein, having a first end and a second end, and having a first opening at the first end, whereinthe nozzle opening is positioned closer to a second end than the first opening of the first tube, andwhen a position where the liquid ejected from the nozzle becomes a droplet is set as a droplet formation position, and a distance from the nozzle opening to the droplet formation position is set as a droplet formation distance, a distance between the nozzle opening and the first opening is equal to or greater than the droplet formation distance.2. The liquid ejection device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second tube in which the first tube is provided, whereina pressure inside the second tube is lower than the atmospheric pressure and lower than a pressure inside the first tube.3. The liquid ejection device according to claim 2 , whereinan outer surface of the first tube is fixed to an inner surface ...

Liquid-Dispensing System, Apparatus and Method

A liquid-dispensing system includes at least one nozzle configured to dispense a liquid. The liquid-dispensing system includes at least one sensor module, configured to provide a sensor signal comprising information related to whether liquid is dispensed by the at least one nozzle. At least a part of the at least one sensor is located in proximity of the nozzle.

SENSING AND CONTROL OF LIQUID APPLICATION USING AN AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

An agricultural machine applies liquid material to a field. Valve control signals control valves to apply the liquid material. Row pressure on the agricultural machine is sensed to identify when the valve is opened to apply the liquid material. The valve control signals are generated, based on the row pressure, to control the valves to apply the liquid material at a desired location in the field, relative to plant locations in the field. 1. An agricultural machine , comprising:a liquid reservoir that stores liquid to be applied to a field over which the agricultural machine is traveling;a supply line that defines a supply conduit;a plurality of valves disposed along the supply line, each valve having an inlet end and an outlet end and being controlled to move between an open position and a closed position by a pulsed control signal;a pump system that pumps the liquid from the liquid reservoir along the supply line to the inlet ends of the valves;a plurality of nozzles, at least one nozzle corresponding to each valve so that when the corresponding valve is open, the liquid flows through the valve to the corresponding nozzle;a plurality of row pressure sensors each sensing pressure at the outlet end of one of the plurality of valves and generating a corresponding row pressure signal indicative of the sensed pressure;pulse characteristic sensing logic that receives the row pressure signal from each row pressure sensor and identifies a pulse characteristic indicative of a liquid pulse provided by the corresponding valve in the open position and generates a valve pulse characteristic signal indicative of the pulse characteristic; anda pulsed valve control signal generator that generates the pulsed control signal based on the valve pulse characteristic signal.2. The agricultural machine of and further comprising:time delay logic configured to receive the pulsed control signal and the valve pulse characteristic signal and identify an open time delay between the pulsed ...

INTELLIGENT SPRAY DEVICE

The application of a spraying agent by a spray device, the use of a spray device of this kind for spraying a component of an aircraft, and a method for displaying a region on a component to be sprayed. An embodiment of the spray device includes a spray unit and a light projection unit. The light projection unit is configured to project light onto a component to be sprayed as a function of at least one parameter of a spraying procedure that may be performed via the spray unit, in such a way that a resulting projection of light onto the component to be sprayed displays a region of the component to be sprayed which is sprayed during performance of the spraying procedure, using the at least one parameter. 1. A spray device comprising:a spray unit; anda light projection unit configured to project light onto a component to be sprayed as a function of at least one parameter of a spraying procedure performable via the spray unit, in such a way that a resulting projection of light onto the component to be sprayed displays a region of the component to be sprayed which is sprayed during performance of the spraying procedure, using the at least one parameter.2. A spray device according to claim 1 , wherein the light projection unit is configured to adjust the light projection as a function of the at least one parameter.3. A spray device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one parameter includes at least one of:information relating to a spraying agent that may be used in the spraying procedure;information relating to a possible spacing between the spray device and the component to be sprayed during the spraying procedure;information relating to a spraying pressure that may be used in the spraying procedure; andinformation relating to a jet geometry of a usable spraying agent that may be used in the spraying procedure.4. A spray device according to claim 1 , further including a memory unit in which there is stored information relating to an influence of the at least one ...

High-Precision Dispense System With Meniscus Control

Techniques herein include a bladder-based dispense system using an elongate bladder configured to selectively expand and contract to assist with dispense actions. This dispense system compensates for filter-lag, which often accompanies fluid filtering for microfabrication. This dispense system also provides a high-purity and high precision dispense unit. A meniscus sensor monitors a position of a meniscus of process fluid at a nozzle. The elongate bladder unit is used to maintain a position of the meniscus at a particular location by selectively expanding or contracting the bladder, thereby moving or holding a meniscus position. Expansion of the elongate bladder is also used for a suck-back action after completing a dispense action.

System and method for monitoring condition of at least one nozzle

A two- or three-phase mixture is sprayed using at least one nozzle which has associated therewith at least one structure-borne sound sensor for detecting a sound power level signal in the region of the nozzle and also at least one gas and/or liquid meter for detecting a volumetric flow of gas and/or liquid directed through the nozzle.

TWO-FLUID NOZZLE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING THE SAME

A nozzle includes a nozzle body having a hollow portion, and a mixing chamber and a discharge guide sequentially connected to the hollow portion, and an engagement member having a gas supply passage formed to supply a gas therethrough, inserted and fixed into the hollow portion and spaced apart from an inner face of the hollow portion to form a liquid gas supply passage which supplies a liquid toward a central axis of an exit of the gas supply passage. The mixing chamber is connected to the gas supply passage and the liquid supply passage to form liquid droplets. The gas supply passage has a first cross-sectional area, the mixing chamber has a second cross-sectional area substantially the same as the first cross-sectional area, and the discharge guide has a third cross-sectional area smaller than the first cross-sectional area. 1. A nozzle , comprising:a gas supply passage extending in a first direction along an axis to supply a gas therethrough;a liquid supply passage surrounding the gas supply passage along a lengthwise direction of the gas supply passage to supply a liquid toward a central axis of an exit of the gas supply passage;a mixing chamber extending in the first direction, spaced apart from the exit of the gas supply passage and opening to the gas supply passage and the liquid supply passage to mix the gas and the liquid to form liquid droplets; anda discharge guide arranged coaxially with the axis of the gas supply passage and in fluid communication with the mixing chamber to inject the liquid droplets to the outside of the nozzle,wherein the gas supply passage has a first cross-sectional area, the mixing chamber has a second cross-sectional area substantially the same as the first cross-sectional area, and the discharge guide has a third cross-sectional area smaller than the first cross-sectional area.2. The nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the liquid supply passage has an annular cross-sectional area surrounding the gas supply passage.3. The nozzle of claim ...

Fluid application systems including pressure dampeners

A fluid application system includes a manifold defining an internal passageway for fluid flow therethrough and a plurality of nozzle assemblies connected in fluid communication with the internal passageway. Each nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies includes a body defining a fluid passage, an inlet connected to the manifold for receiving fluid flow into the fluid passage, and a spray outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid passage. Each nozzle assembly also includes an electrically actuated valve fluidly connected between the inlet and the spray outlet and configured to control fluid flow through the fluid passage. Each nozzle assembly further includes a pressure dampener connected in fluid communication with the fluid passage upstream of the electrically actuated valve. The pressure dampener is configured to dampen fluctuations in fluid pressure within the fluid passage.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECT SETTING OF LUBRICANT OUTPUT AMOUNTS IN A MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION SYSTEM

A system for particularly inputting and controlling a volume or pressure of a lubricating fluid or fluid-air mixture provided to a machining tool during minimum quantity lubrication machining operations. The system can further include a computer numeric control (CNC) machine and a minimum quantity lubrication system for providing lubrication to the CNC machine. 1. A minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) system for supplying lubricant to a computer numeric control (CNC) machine including a machining tool and a CNC controller operably coupled to the CNC machine for operating the CNC machine , the MQL system comprising:an MQL lubricant pump providing lubricant at a volumetric flow rate corresponding to a volumetric control signal;an MQL control interface having a user-provided volumetric flow rate input in units of volume/time;an MQL controller operably coupled to the MQL control interface to receive the volumetric flow rate input, convert the volumetric flow rate input to a volumetric control signal, and output the volumetric control signal, to the MQL lubricant pump;wherein the MQL lubricant pump supplies lubricant at the user-provided volumetric flow rate input based upon the volumetric control signal.2. The MQL system of claim 1 , wherein the MQL control interface has a user interface for entering the user-provided volumetric flow rate input.3. The MQL system of claim 2 , wherein the user-provided volumetric flow rate input is in units ml/hr claim 2 , drops/min claim 2 , oz/hr claim 2 , oz/min claim 2 , ml/min.4. The MQL system of claim 1 , wherein the user-provided volumetric flow rate input is without a reference to a lookup table claim 1 , reference claim 1 , manual adjustment claim 1 , or calculation.5. The MQL system of claim 1 , wherein the MQL controller has a CNC communication channel and the volumetric flow rate input is provided to the CNC controller through the CNC communication channel.6. The MQL system of wherein communication channel is bi-directional.7. ...

MINIMUM QUANTITY LUBRICATION SYSTEM WITH AIR BLOW OFF

A MQL system having first and second air streams, with the first air stream comprising a mixture of atomized lubricant droplets entrained with an air stream having a first airflow and the second air stream comprising an air stream at a second airflow greater than the first airflow and sufficient to blow off cuttings from the tool/metal interface. 1. A nozzle for a minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) system comprising:a nozzle housing defining a nozzle tip;a lubricant supply passage extending through the nozzle housing and exiting the nozzle tip;an air supply passage having a first branch fluidly coupling to the lubricant supply passage upstream of the nozzle tip and a second branch fluidly separate from the lubricant supply passage and fluidly coupling with the nozzle tip; anda valve selectively fluidly coupling the first branch to the lubricant supply passage.2. The nozzle of wherein the second branch is always fluidly coupled to the nozzle tip.3. The nozzle of wherein the valve is a pressure-actuated valve having a spring-biased plunger valve actuated by the pressure of the supply of air to the first branch.4. The nozzle of wherein the pressure of the air supplied to the air supply passage can actuate the spring-biased plunger valve.5. The nozzle of wherein at least a portion of the lubricant and air supply passages are co-axial.6. The nozzle of wherein the second branch is coaxial with the lubricant supply passage at the nozzle tip.7. The nozzle of further comprising a sensor conduit fluidly coupling the air supply passage to the valve.8. The nozzle of wherein the first branch further includes a crossover conduit fluidly coupling the air supply passage to the lubricant supply passage.9. The nozzle of wherein actuation of the valve can selectively open and close the crossover conduit.10. The nozzle of further comprising a valve seat disposed in the crossover conduit.11. The nozzle of further comprising a lubricant plenum in fluid communication with the lubricant ...

Fluid micro-injection device

A fluid micro-injection device including an execution system, a fluid channel assembly and a movable unit. The execution system includes: a base body defining an executor mounting chamber and an adjustor mounting chamber; an executor; an adjusting seat, at least a portion of the adjusting seat extending through the positioning hole and into the adjustor mounting chamber, and the adjusting seat being provided with a channel; and an adjustor, at least a portion of the adjustor being connected with the adjusting seat to adjust the distance between the adjusting seat and the executor. The fluid channel assembly includes: a fluid seat detachably connected with the base body. At least a portion of the movable unit is provided on the adjusting seat.

Liquid-Dispensing System, Apparatus and Method

A liquid-dispensing system includes at least one nozzle configured to dispense a liquid. The liquid-dispensing system includes at least one sensor module, configured to provide a sensor signal comprising information related to whether liquid is dispensed by the at least one nozzle. At least a part of the at least one sensor is located in proximity of the nozzle. 1. A liquid-dispensing system comprising:a nozzle configured to dispense a liquid;a sensor configured to provide a sensor signal comprising information related to whether liquid is dispensed by the nozzle, wherein a part of the sensor is located in proximity of the nozzle;an electromagnetic emitter configured to emit electromagnetic radiation towards a path of falling of liquid dispensed by the nozzle, wherein the sensor is configured to provide the sensor signal based on an influence of dispensed liquid on the electromagnetic radiation; andan aperture structure comprising an aperture disposed between the nozzle and the sensor, wherein the aperture is configured to define an angle beam of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the electromagnetic emitter.2. The liquid-dispensing system according to claim 1 , wherein the aperture comprises at least one pinhole or at least one slit configured to define the angle beam.3. The liquid-dispensing system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an optical sensor configured to generate the sensor signal based on light received after interacting with the liquid dispensed by the nozzle.4. The liquid-dispensing system according to claim 1 , the aperture structure is further configured to shield the sensor from a part of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the electromagnetic emitter.5. The liquid-dispensing system according to claim 4 , wherein a lateral distance between the aperture structure and the dispensed liquid is less than 2 cm.6. The liquid-dispensing system according to claim 4 , wherein the aperture comprises a minimal width of less than 10 mm ...

Control system, monitoring device, monitoring method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program

A control system including a discharge control circuit configured to control an application device such that a coating is discharged from a discharge circuit; a robot control circuit configured to cause an articulated robot to change a position and an orientation of the discharge circuit such that the coating is applied to a workpiece; an application abnormality detection circuit configured to detect an abnormality in an application state of the coating on the basis of at least one of a state of the device or of the robot; an application position calculation circuit configured to calculate an application position of the coating; and an abnormality notification circuit configured to send a notification of a site of an abnormality in the application state on the workpiece on the basis of a detection result of the abnormality in the application state and a calculation result of the application position.

Discharging apparatus and method of discharging fluid

A fluid discharging apparatus includes a storage chamber storing a fluid, a discharge port communicating with the storage chamber, a supply unit supplying the fluid to the storage chamber by pressure, a moving object moving in a first direction toward the discharge port and in a second direction away from the discharge port, a pressure changing mechanism, and a control unit controlling the moving object and the pressure changing mechanism. The control unit performs discharge processing, moving processing, and pressure control processing. In the discharge processing, the moving object moves from a closed position closing the discharge port in the first direction to discharge the fluid. In the moving processing, the moving object moves in the second direction while the fluid is discharged from the discharge port. In the pressure control processing, the pressure changing mechanism suppresses a pressure increase in storage chamber.

WIRELESS VARIABLE PRESSURE SPRAYER AND METHOD

A wireless variable pressure sprayer that includes a housing in which is mounted a battery, a battery-operated motor, and a motor-operated liquid pump. A tank communicates with the pump for holding a supply of liquid and a user operable spray gun is connected for liquid flow communication from the tank. A wireless transmitter is positioned in the spray gun and is adapted to transmit a wireless signal to a receiver/controller for supplying current from the battery to the motor sufficient to cause the motor operated pump to deliver liquid through the gun and into an applicator wand.

Apparatus and Method for the Binding of Dust

The invention relates to an apparatus for the binding of dust, comprising a binder reservoir, which provides liquid binder which is under pressure, a binder line which is connected to the binder reservoir, wherein there is connected to the binder line at least one spray nozzle which may be located in the vicinity of a dust source. The apparatus is in particular so designed that large areas, which may extend over distances of several 100 m, may be supplied with binder, which may also be discharged, with these dimensions, in pulses at short intervals (1 second up to a few minutes).

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ANTI-FOAM INJECTION USING A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER

The present invention relates to a process for controlling the antifoam injection based on the pressure differential of the column. More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for controlling the antifoam injection based on the pressure differential of an aromatics extraction unit using an intelligent differential pressure transmitter. The controller communicates with the antifoam injection system so that the antifoam is injected to the unit only when it is required. 1. A process for controlling anti-foam injection in an aromatics extraction unit , comprising:measuring the pressure of the section between a lean solvent injection point and a feed point;measuring the pressure of the section between an overhead and the lean solvent point;determining the pressure difference of the section between lean solvent injection point and the feed point and the section between the overhead and the lean solvent point;measuring the pressure of the section between lean solvent injection point and the feed point;measuring the pressure of the section between the feed point and the bottom of the column;determining the pressure difference of the section between lean solvent injection point and the feed point and the section between the feed point and the bottom of the column;measuring the pressure of the section between lean solvent injection point and the feed point;measuring the pressure of the section between the lean solvent injection point and the top tray of the column;determining the pressure difference of the section between lean solvent injection point and the feed point and the section between the lean solvent injection point and the top tray of the column; andadjusting the flow rate of the anti-foam injection.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein a pressure differential of determines foaming.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein detecting the pressure differential sends a signal to the antifoam injection pump to start the pump at a predetermined rate.4. The ...

Irrigation monitoring system and method

A method and device for monitoring an irrigation system is provided. The device includes a flow sensor and an irrigation controller comprising at least two outputs. The irrigation monitor is coupled to the irrigation controller and the flow sensor and performs an action in response to detecting a fault condition. The method includes steps of measuring flow through an irrigation feed, determining an intended state of an irrigation valve, associating the measured flow with the intended valve state, and detecting a fault condition. In some examples the irrigation monitor and irrigation controller use a single processor. 1) An irrigation-monitoring system comprising:a flow sensor, the flow sensor including an output;a first processor comprising at least one output and one input, the processor output coupled to a valve and the input coupled to the flow sensor output;wherein the first processor is coupled to a network; and,wherein a report including data processed by the first processor is sent through the network.2) The system of wherein the network is selected from the group consisting of: the internet; a wired communication line; a fiber communication line; wirelessly; a cellular network; or claim 1 , a satellite link.3) The system of wherein the coupling to the network is selected from the group consisting of: a direct coupling from the first processor to the network; or claim 1 , a second processor coupled to the network and the first processor.4) The system of wherein the first processor executes a software program including at least one of: an irrigation controller claim 1 , or an irrigation monitor.5) A method for monitoring an irrigation system comprising steps for:measuring flow through an irrigation feed;processing the measured flow using a processor; and,sending a report through a network;wherein the report includes results from the step of processing the measured flow using a processor.6) The method of wherein the results from the step of processing the ...

Method and system of applying a viscous fluid material to a roofing surface

This invention relates to a method and system of applying a fluid material to a roofing surface. By modifying a peristaltic pump-driven sprayer device, a fluid material having a viscosity of 10,000 to 40,000 centipoise at 25° C. can be effectively sprayed onto a roofing surface. Additionally, the use of a modified peristaltic pump-driven sprayer device allows for the fluid material to be applied onto the roofing surface at a faster rate than other spraying methods.

PAINT CIRCULATION SYSTEM

A paint circulation system includes a paint reservoir, a pressure transducer, a servo motor driven pump, an electronic servo drive and controller, one or more paint applicators in a spray booth and an isolation valve. The pressure transducer provides a signal to the controller indicating the current pressure in the system. The servo pump is controlled by the controller and servo drive, draws paint from the reservoir and maintains the desired pressure in the system. The isolation valve is downstream from the applicators and is closed when paint is requested by the applicators. When paint is flowing to the applicators, the servo drive adjusts pump speed to maintain the desired system pressure as sensed by the pressure transducer. When paint is not requested, the isolation valve is open and the servo pump motor operates to provide a minimum flow rate to circulate paint from, and return it to, the reservoir. 1. A fluid circulation and application system comprising , in combination ,a fluid reservoir,a positive displacement pump having an input in communication with the fluid reservoir and a fluid output,a servo motor and gear box having an output driving the positive displacement pump,a pressure transducer for sensing a pressure of the fluid output and providing an output signal,a servo drive and controller having an input coupled to the output signal and an electrical output driving the servo motor,at least one multiple axis, robotic fluid applicator in fluid communication with the fluid output of the positive displacement pump, anda two position valve disposed between the fluid output of the positive displacement pump and the fluid reservoir for selectively permitting and inhibiting return fluid flow to the fluid reservoir.2. (canceled)3. The fluid circulation and application system of wherein the fluid reservoir is at atmospheric pressure and includes a fluid agitator.4. The fluid circulation and application system of further including a conveyor disposed adjacent ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURGING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER NOZZLES USING AIR PRESSURE DATA

An agricultural sprayer includes a purge tank, a nozzle configured to dispense an agricultural fluid onto an underlying field, and a downstream valve configured to selectively permit the air from the main fluid conduit to flow to the nozzle. A computing system is configured to initiate a purging operation to purge the agricultural fluid present within the nozzle and, upon receipt of the input, control an operation of a main valve such that the main valve is moved to an opened position to allow the air to flow through a main fluid conduit. In addition, the computing system is configured to monitor a first air pressure associated with the purge tank and a second air pressure associated with the nozzle. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the downstream valve during the purging operation based on the monitored first and second air pressures. 1. An agricultural sprayer , comprising:a purge tank;a main fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the purge tank;a main valve configured to selectively permit air from the purge tank to flow through the main fluid conduit;a boom assembly;a nozzle supported on the boom assembly, the nozzle configured to dispense an agricultural fluid onto an underlying field;a downstream fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the nozzle;a downstream valve fluidly coupled between the main fluid conduit and the downstream fluid conduit, the downstream valve configured to selectively permit the air from the main fluid conduit to flow to the nozzle;a first pressure sensor configured to capture data indicative of a first air pressure associated with the purge tank;a second pressure sensor configured to capture data indicative of a second air pressure associated with the nozzle; and initiate a purging operation to purge the agricultural fluid present within the nozzle;', 'upon receipt of the input, control an operation of the main valve such that the main valve is moved to an opened position to allow the air to flow through the ...

System and method for controlling boom assembly movement of an agricultural sprayer

An agricultural sprayer includes an actuator configured to adjust the position of a boom assembly of the sprayer relative to a frame of the sprayer. A computing system is configured to determine the operating parameter of the sprayer at a current time based on received sensor data. Moreover, the computing system is configured to anticipate when the boom assembly will move relative to the frame in a fore/aft direction at a future time based on the determined operating parameter, with the fore/aft direction being parallel to a direction of travel of the agricultural sprayer. In addition, when it is anticipated that the boom assembly will move, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the actuator before the future time such that movement of the boom assembly relative to the frame is reduced at the future time.

FLOWRATE MEASURING TYPE VISCOUS LIQUID DISPENSER AND DISPENSING METHOD

Provided are a flowrate measuring type viscous liquid dispenser and dispensing method, in which a viscous liquid is dispensed by measuring a flowrate of the viscous liquid in real time so as to accurately control the flowrate of the viscous liquid. 1. A flowrate measuring type viscous liquid dispenser comprising:a syringe for storing a viscous liquid to be dispensed;a pump module comprising a nozzle and dispensing the viscous liquid through the nozzle by receiving the viscous liquid from the syringe;a flowrate sensor module mounted in a flow path connecting the nozzle of the pump module and the syringe and configured to measure a flowrate of the viscous liquid; anda controller configured to receive the flowrate of the viscous liquid measured using the flowrate sensor module and generate a control signal for controlling an operation of the pump module.2. The flowrate measuring type viscous liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the flowrate sensor module comprises:a measurement pipe, through which the viscous liquid flows, and which has a uniform inner pipe;a heater mounted in the measurement pipe to heat the viscous liquid;a plurality of temperature sensors spaced apart from one another and arranged adjacent to the heater in the measurement pipe to measure a temperature of the viscous liquid; anda calculator for calculating a velocity of the viscous liquid based on a difference in measurement values of the plurality of temperature sensors and transferring the velocity of the viscous liquid to the controller.3. The flowrate measuring type viscous liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the pump module comprises a reservoir that is connected to the nozzle and receives the viscous liquid from the syringe claim 1 , a valve rod that is liftably inserted into the reservoir claim 1 , and an updown unit for moving up and down the valve rod according to a signal of the controller claim 1 ,wherein the flowrate sensor module is mounted between the syringe and the reservoir, ...

WATERBLASTING SYSTEM WITH AIR-DRIVEN ALTERNATOR

A waterblasting system includes a fluid supply device, an air supply device, and a waterblasting tool. The air supply device contains a battery and an alternator in a single unit. The alternator is operated by compressed air from a separate air compressor and generates electric power, at least some of which is used to charge the battery. 1. A waterblast system comprising:a waterblast tool;a fluid supply device configured to provide a pressurized fluid to the waterblast tool;an air compressor configured to generate a compressed air;an air supply device connected to the air compressor via an air hose and configured to receive the compressed air and deliver the compressed air to the waterblast tool; andan alternator contained in the air supply device and configured to generate electric power from the compressed air.2. The waterblast system of claim 1 , wherein the air supply device includes:a valve unit pneumatically connected to the waterblast tool; andan air preparation and power unit pneumatically and electrically connected to the valve unit and pneumatically connected to the air compressor, the air preparation and power unit receiving the compressed air from the air compressor, managing the compressed air to be suitable for the waterblast tool, and delivering the compressed air to the waterblast tool.3. The waterblast system of claim 1 , wherein the air preparation and power unit is not electrically connected to the air compressor.4. The waterblast system of claim 2 , wherein the air preparation and power unit includes:a filter, regulator, and lubricator unit configured to filter, regulate, and lubricate the compressed air upstream of the valve unit; anda power source configured to provide electric power to the valve unit,wherein the alternator is contained within the air preparation and power unit and operates to convert mechanical energy of the compressed air to electric power.5. The waterblast system of claim 4 , wherein the air preparation and power unit and ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURGING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER NOZZLES BASED ON AIR PRESSURE

An agricultural sprayer includes a purge tank and first and second nozzles. Furthermore, the system includes a first valve fluidly configured to selectively permit air to flow to the first nozzle and a second valve fluidly configured to selectively permit the air to flow to the second nozzle. A computing system is configured to receive an input indicative of initiation of a purging operation and, upon receipt of the input, control an operation of a main valve to allow the air to flow through a main fluid conduit. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to monitor the air pressure associated with the purge tank and control the operation of the first and second valves during the purging operation based on the monitored air pressure. 1. An agricultural sprayer , comprising:a purge tank;a main fluid conduit fluidly coupled to the purge tank;a main valve configured to selectively permit air from the purge tank to flow through the main fluid conduit;a boom assembly;first and second nozzles supported on the boom assembly, the first and second nozzles configured to dispense an agricultural fluid onto an underlying field;first and second fluid conduits fluidly coupled to the first and second nozzles, respectively;a first valve fluidly coupled between the main fluid conduit and the first fluid conduit, the first valve configured to selectively permit the air from the main fluid conduit to flow to the first nozzle;a second valve fluidly coupled between the main fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit, the second valve configured to selectively permit the air from the main fluid conduit to flow to the second nozzle;a pressure sensor configured to capture data indicative of an air pressure associated with the purge tank; and receive an input indicative of initiation of a purging operation to purge the agricultural fluid present within the first and second nozzles;', 'upon receipt of the input, control an operation of the main valve such that the main valve is moved to ...

Rotary sprinkler and watering method

In a method of controlling a rotary sprinkler, a first angular position and a first watering distance are accessed from memory using a controller. A first electric motor is driven using the controller based on the first angular position. A head comprising at least one nozzle is rotated to the first angular position responsive to driving a first electric motor. A second electric motor is driven using the controller based on the first watering distance. A valve is positioned in a first valve position responsive to driving a second electric motor. Water is discharged through the valve and the at least one nozzle. The head is held at the first angular position for a first time period based on the first watering distance.

Systems and methods for monitoring a level of hydraulic fluid in an agricultural sprayer

In one aspect, a system for monitoring a level of hydraulic fluid in an agricultural sprayer includes a drive system, a hydraulic fluid system, and a fill level sensor. The system also includes a computing system communicatively coupled to both the drive system and the fill level sensor. The computing system is configured to monitor the level of hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic fluid reservoir based on data received from the fill level sensor. The computing system is further configured to detect a leak condition in the hydraulic fluid system based at least in part on the monitored level of the hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic fluid reservoir and control an operation of the drive system to reduce the ground speed of the agricultural sprayer in response to detecting the leak condition.

PRESSURE-BASED FLOW METER FOR A SPRAY NOZZLE

A spray nozzle for an agricultural sprayer includes a first actively controlled valve configured to control flow through the spray nozzle. A first pressure sensor is disposed upstream of the valve and a second pressure sensor is disposed downstream of the valve. The position of a valve member of the valve can be sensed, and a size of a restrictive orifice defined by the valve can be determined based on the sensed position of the valve member. A controller is configured to determine a flow rate through the valve based on a difference between a first pressure reading from the first pressure sensor and a second pressure reading from the second pressure sensor. 1. A sprayer comprising: a nozzle body having a flowpath extending from a liquid inlet to a spray orifice;', 'a first valve mounted to the nozzle body, the first valve including a first valve member operably connected to a first actuator, the first actuator configured to drive the first valve member relative to a first valve seat to alter a size of a restrictive orifice defined between the first valve member and the first valve seat;', 'a first pressure sensor configured to sense a first liquid pressure in a portion of the flowpath disposed upstream of the first valve; and', 'a second pressure sensor configured to sense a second liquid pressure in a portion of the flowpath disposed downstream of the first valve;, 'a plurality of nozzles disposed along a boom extending from the sprayer, wherein a first one of the plurality of nozzles comprises compare the first liquid pressure received from the first pressure sensor to the second liquid pressure received from the second pressure sensor;', 'determine a pressure drop across the restrictive orifice based on the comparison of the first liquid pressure and the second liquid pressure and on the size of the restrictive orifice; and', 'determine a flow rate through the flowpath based on the pressure drop and on the size of the restrictive orifice., 'a controller ...

METHOD AND DEVICE PROVIDING A LIQUID DISPLAY

A method for providing a liquid display displaying a selectable pattern where either light rays are characterized by at least one light parameter, and light deflecting means depend on the light parameter, or the light deflecting means are characterized by at least one deflecting parameter and the light rays depend on the deflecting parameter. 1. A method for providing a liquid display displaying a selectable pattern , comprising:selecting a pattern;generating an adjustable liquid stream defined by a boundary along its path; andemitting light rays and light deflecting means into said liquid stream along its path and depending on the selected pattern such that each light ray within the liquid stream is guided by total reflection at the boundary of said liquid stream until impacting a light deflecting means by which the light ray is deflected in order to leave the liquid stream as deflected light rays, and that the deflected light rays form the selected pattern, wherein a first light parameter defining the light rays as such, like at least one of the frequency and amplitude of the light, and', 'a second light parameter defining the emission of the light rays, like at least one the location, repetition rate, width and form of emission pulses of the light rays, and, 'either the light rays are characterized by at least one light parameter, with the light parameter being defined by at least one of'}the light deflecting means depend on the light parameter such that the emitted light deflecting means are tuned to the emitted light rays to create cinematographic light effects, or a first deflecting parameter defining the deflecting means as such, like at least one of the material size, geometry, weight, amount, density, velocity, acceleration and/or kind of gas or solid material, and', 'a second deflecting parameter defining the emission of the deflecting means, like at least one of the location, repetition rate, width and form of emission pulses of the light deflecting means ...

INTERACTIVE LIQUID SPRAYING SYSTEM AND METHOD

An intelligent spray nozzle, comprising an input pressure sensor, a flow rate sensor, a flow modulator, a nozzle pressure sensor, a linear actuator, and an output orifice modulator, wherein an input pressure read from the input pressure sensor and a flow rate read from the flow rate sensor are used as inputs by the flow modulator to drive the at least one linear actuator to control an output spray rate from the intelligent spray nozzle, and wherein a nozzle pressure read from the nozzle pressure sensor is used as feedback for the output orifice modulator, wherein an output orifice is modified by the output orifice modulator to achieve optimal output spray. 1. An interactive liquid spraying system , which comprises:a fluid source adapted for containing a quantity of spraying liquid;a pump with an inlet connected to the fluid source;a flow conduit connected to the pump; a flow control opening in the nozzle body;', 'a flow control feature adjustably received in the flow control opening and configured for adjusting a passage of liquid through the flow control opening;', 'an orifice opening in said nozzle body located downstream from said flow control opening;', 'an orifice shape feature adjustably received in the orifice opening, said orifice shape feature configured for adjusting a passage of liquid through said orifice opening; and, 'a nozzle body connected to the flow conduit and including a nozzle outlet, the nozzle body comprisingat least one actuator connected to said flow control feature and said orifice shape feature, the at least one actuator configured to move said flow control feature and said orifice shape feature to adjust a spray pattern from the nozzle outlet, wherein the spray pattern is adjusted by extending said flow control feature in said flow control opening while extending said orifice shape feature in said orifice opening, or the spray pattern is adjusted by retracting said flow control feature from said flow control opening while retracting said ...

METHOD FOR FLUID PRESSURE CONTROL IN A CLOSED SYSTEM

A method for controlling a system pressure within a closed system includes sending a signal to a pressure control valve corresponding to a pressure set point and actuating the pressure control valve to vary a pilot pressure of a control fluid contained within a pressure control line that is fluidly connected to a pressure regulator. A diaphragm of the pressure regulator is disposed between the pressure control line and a system line and acts on a fluid with the system line to modify the system pressure. 1. A method of varying a system pressure of a sprayer system used to discharge a fluid includes:sensing an open state or a closed state of a sprayer system; and if the sprayer system is in the open state, the first target pressure equals a pressure set point of the sprayer system corresponding to a first flow rate of the fluid; and', 'if the sprayer system is in a closed state, the first target pressure equals a summation of the first pressure set point and a first pressure offset., 'setting a first target pressure of the sprayer system, wherein2. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising:selecting the first pressure offset to counteract a system pressure change resulting from the absence of fluid flow within the sprayer system in the closed state at the first target pressure.3. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising: if the sprayer system is in an open state, the second target pressure equals a second pressure set point of the sprayer system corresponding to a second flow rate of fluid that is different than the first flow rate; and', 'if the sprayer system is in a closed state, the second target pressure equals a summation of the second pressure set point and a second pressure offset., 'setting a second target pressure different from the first target pressure, wherein4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the second pressure offset is greater than the first pressure offset.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the second pressure offset is less than the first ...

AUTOMATED NUTRIENT INJECTION SYSTEM

An automated nutrient injection system is provided. The automated nutrient injection system comprises a nutrient mixing and delivery system coupled to a controller. The nutrient mixing and delivery system is configured to mix a predefined formula comprised of at least one nutrient and water. The controller is configured to receive, store, and execute user-defined settings of the nutrient mixing and delivery system. The controller comprises a remote display, wherein the remote display is viewable on a device physically remote from the nutrient mixing and delivery system. 1. An automated nutrient injection system comprising:a nutrient mixing and delivery system configured to mix a predefined formula comprised of at least one nutrient and water; anda controller coupled to the nutrient mixing and delivery system and configured to receive, store, and execute user-defined settings of the nutrient mixing and delivery system, wherein the controller comprises a remote display viewable on a device physically remote from the nutrient mixing and delivery system.2. The automated nutrient injection system of claim 1 , wherein the nutrient mixing and delivery system comprises:a first tank configured to hold a nutrient,a second tank configured to hold a volume of water and a volume of the nutrient,a first pump configured to pump the nutrient from the first tank to the second tank,a first meter configured to measure the volume of water and the volume of the nutrient pumped into the second tank;a first sensor configured to detect a pH of a formula created by the volume of water and the volume of the nutrient mixed in the second tank,a second sensor configured to detect an electrical conductivity of the formula,a second pump configured to receive the formula,a second meter configured to measure a volume of the formula received by the second pump from the second tank,at least one delivery line configured to receive the volume of the formula from the second pump and deliver the volume ...

Low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device and method

The present invention provides a low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device and method. The low-cost intelligent integrated spraying pressure and flow detection device includes an intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device, a control unit and a calibration system. The intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device is a device which integrates a pressure detection unit and a flow detection unit and is configured to detect pressure and flow. The control unit is connected to the intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device and the calibration system. The calibration system is configured to simulate a working condition of the intelligent integrated pressure and flow detection device during field work.

Irrigation monitoring system and method

A method and device for monitoring an irrigation system is provided. The device includes a flow sensor and an irrigation controller comprising at least two outputs. The irrigation monitor is coupled to the irrigation controller and the flow sensor and performs an action in response to detecting a fault condition. The method includes steps of measuring flow through an irrigation feed, determining an intended state of an irrigation valve, associating the measured flow with the intended valve state, and detecting a fault condition. In some examples the irrigation monitor and irrigation controller use a single processor. 1) An irrigation-monitoring system comprising:a flow sensor;an irrigation controller comprising at least two outputs;an irrigation monitor coupled to the at least two irrigation controller outputs and the flow sensor;wherein each irrigation controller output is coupled to a valve; andwherein the irrigation monitor performs an action in response to detecting a fault condition.2) The system of wherein the coupling between the irrigation monitor and the flow sensor is chosen from the list: electrical connection using wires; wireless connection.3) The system of wherein the irrigation monitor comprises a processor.4) The system of further including at least one of the following: an impedance sensor coupled to a solenoid and the irrigation monitor; a pressure sensor.5) The system of further comprising a level-shifting circuit coupled between the at least two outputs and the irrigation monitor.6) The system of wherein a fault condition is determined based upon the flow meter output claim 1 , the irrigation controller output claim 1 , and a fault criterion;wherein an electronic communication is sent in response to a fault condition being determined.7) The system of wherein the fault criterion includes at least one of the following: a transient flow characteristic; a steady-state flow characteristic; a transient pressure characteristic; a steady-state pressure ...

APPLICATION DEVICE, COATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COATING OBJECTS

An application device having an application unit for coating objects, wherein the application unit has one or more rotatable components, and wherein at least one measurement device is provided, which is designed to detect vibrations of the application unit. A corresponding coating system having one or more application devices for coating objects is also provided, as well as a method for coating objects using an application unit, wherein vibrations of the application unit are detected by at least one measurement device. A fault present on the application unit, for example a detached bell cup or a turbine defect, can be detected in a particularly reliable manner and within a relatively short time. 1. An application device comprising:an application unit for coating objects, the application unit having one or more rotatable components, whereinat least one measuring device which is designed to detect vibrations of the application unit, is provided.2. The application device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the measuring device is a microphone.3. The application device as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that wherein the microphone is constructed as a directional microphone.4. The application device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the directional microphone is designed to be movable.5. The application device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the measuring device is designed to pick up structure-borne sound or as a vibration sensor claim 1 , preferably in the form of an accelerated meter.6. The application device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a handling unit carrying the application unit claim 1 , the handling unit being equipped with the measuring device.7. The application device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the application unit is equipped with the measuring device.8. The application device as claimed in further comprising a housing part claim 1 , wherein the measuring device is arranged on the housing part.9. The application device as claimed in wherein ...

Pressurized Fluid Delivery Systems and Methods for Using Same

Disclosed are systems and methods for controlling fluid pressure. A predetermined output pressure is assigned to at least one selected outlet, and a command signal is sent to a supply pump positioned in fluid communication with the selected outlet. The command signal corresponds to an optimized flow profile having at least one flow characteristic configured to discharge a pressurized fluid medium from the selected outlet at the predetermined output pressure. The pressurized fluid medium is released to at least one conduit in fluid communication with the selected outlet in accordance with the optimized flow profile, and the pressurized fluid medium is discharged from the selected outlet at the predetermined output pressure. 1. A fluid control system , comprising:a supply pump configured to release a pressurized fluid medium in response to a command signal;at least one conduit in fluid communication with the supply pump, the at least one conduit being configured to deliver the pressurized fluid medium released from the supply pump;a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the at least one conduit and configured to discharge from at least one selected outlet of the plurality of outlets the pressurized fluid medium delivered from the at least one conduit;a system controller communicatively coupled to the supply pump and configured to output the command signal to the supply pump,wherein the command signal corresponds to an optimized flow profile comprising at least one flow characteristic that is configured to discharge the pressurized fluid medium from the at least one selected outlet of the plurality of outlets at a predetermined output pressure, and wherein, upon receipt of the command signal from the system controller, the supply pump releases the pressurized fluid medium for delivery to the at least one selected outlet in accordance with the optimized flow profile.2. The fluid control system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flow characteristic ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLOCKAGES IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER

An agricultural sprayer arrangement includes a chassis, at least one ground engaging traction member carried by the chassis, a liquid tank carried by the chassis, a boom carried by the chassis, a fluid conduit associated with the boom that is fluidly connected to the liquid tank, a spray nozzle that is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit and includes a nozzle body, a differential pressure sensor with a first pressure sensor in the fluid conduit associated with the spray nozzle and a second pressure sensor in the nozzle body, and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the differential pressure sensor. The differential pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure difference signal and the electrical processing circuit is configured to report a blocked nozzle when the pressure difference signal is less than a predetermined threshold value. 1. A method for detecting a blockage in an agricultural sprayer , comprising the steps of:providing a sprayer including a chassis, at least one ground engaging traction member carried by said chassis, a liquid tank carried by said chassis, a boom carried by said chassis, a fluid conduit associated with said boom and fluidly connected to said liquid tank, a pump configured to produce a liquid flow through at least a portion of said fluid conduit from said liquid tank, and a spray nozzle fluidly connected to said liquid flow and including a nozzle body;determining a first pressure in said liquid flow;determining a second pressure in said nozzle body;determining a pressure difference between said first pressure and said second pressure; andreporting a blockage when said pressure difference is less than a predetermined threshold value.2. The method according to claim 1 , further including the step of creating an alarm when said blockage is reported.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said determining steps are performed by a differential pressure sensor having a first pressure sensor in said liquid flow outside ...

AUTOMATED WALL FINISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method of generating a building assembly that includes spraying a coating material onto a plurality of pieces of substrate disposed on a first assembly face. The spraying includes spraying the coating material onto the plurality of pieces of substrate via a sprayer configured to apply the coating material to a target surface via a nozzle coupled with a mobile storage container storing the coating material, the coating material impregnating voids of the substrate. The method also includes allowing the coating material impregnating the voids to dry and harden and become rigid to generate the building assembly. 1. A method of generating a wall or ceiling assembly using mobile robotic coating system , the method comprising:constructing a first assembly comprising an elongated linear header and an elongated linear footer with a plurality of elongated linear studs extending between the elongated linear header and the elongated linear footer, the first assembly defining a planar first assembly face defined by respective faces of the elongated linear header, the elongated linear footer, and the plurality of studs; and the mobile robotic coating system spraying the coating material onto the plurality of pieces of flexible multi-layer substrate via a coating end effector, the coating end effector comprising a sprayer configured to apply the coating material to a target surface via a nozzle coupled with a mobile storage container storing the coating material, the coating material impregnating the voids of the second porous or mesh layer without permeating through the first base layer that is coupled to the plurality of studs, and', 'allowing the coating material impregnating the voids of the second porous or mesh layer to dry and harden and become rigid to generate the wall or ceiling assembly., 'spraying a coating material onto a plurality of pieces of flexible multi-layer substrate disposed on the planar first assembly face, the plurality of pieces of flexible multi-layer ...

Dispensing Systems with Wave Sensors

A dispensing system includes a conduit having a volumetric capacity between an internal discharge orifice for receipt of a flow of pressurized fluid from a valving assembly and an external discharge orifice. The dispensing system further includes a volume of pressurized fluid and a sensor. The fluid has a volumetric flow rate of about 0.05 ml/ms to about 15 ml/ms when released into the conduit from the internal discharge orifice. The sensor detects a sound at the external discharge orifice.

PAINT SUPPLY SYSTEM

A paint supply system includes: a paint supply pump; a paint tank connected to an inlet of the paint supply pump; a paint feed path connected to an outlet of the paint supply pump to feed paint to the coating machine; a paint return path configured to return the paint from the coating machine to the paint tank; and a control apparatus configured to exert feedback control on a discharge amount of the paint supply pump using control parameter values recorded on a table. On the table, the control parameter values are recorded as being classified under a plurality of levels so that the pressure of the paint at a predetermined specified location attains a target pressure more quickly when the pressure of the paint at the specified location is outside a first pressure range including the target pressure than when falling within the first pressure range. 15-. (canceled)6. A paint supply system comprising:a paint supply pump;a paint tank connected to an inlet of the paint supply pump;a paint feed path connected to an outlet of the paint supply pump to feed paint to a coating machine;a paint return path configured to return the paint from the coating machine to the paint tank; anda control apparatus configured to exert feedback control on a discharge amount of the paint supply pump so that a pressure of the paint at a predetermined specified location out of the paint feed path, the paint return path, and the coating machine attains a target pressure, whereinthe control apparatus includes a table on which control parameter values for the feedback control are recorded, and controls the discharge amount of the paint supply pump using the control parameter values recorded on the table, andon the table, the control parameter values are recorded as being classified under a plurality of levels so that the pressure of the paint at the specified location attains the target pressure more quickly when the pressure of the paint at the specified location is outside a first pressure range ...

DEVICE OF A WEARABLE TYPE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID, AND CORRESPONDING DISPENSING METHOD

A device for dispensing a fluid includes a fixed part to be worn by a user, a fluid connection including a terminal outlet, a needle coupled to the terminal outlet of the fluid connection for dispensing a fluid, and a replaceable part coupled to the fixed part via the fluid connection. The replaceable part includes a reservoir for containing the fluid to be dispensed, and a micro-pump coupled to the reservoir to send the fluid to the fixed part through the fluid connection. An actuator operates the micro-pump. The fixed part includes a pressure-sensor in proximity to the terminal outlet of the fluid connection and is associated with dispensing the fluid from the needle. An electronic control module controls operation of the micro-pump via the pressure-sensor. 112-. (canceled)13. A device for dispensing a fluid comprising:a fixed part to be worn by a user;a fluid connection comprising a terminal outlet and a needle coupled to the terminal outlet for dispensing a fluid; a reservoir for containing the fluid to be dispensed, and', 'a micro-pump coupled to said reservoir and configured to send the fluid to said fixed part through said fluid connection;, 'a replaceable part coupled to said fixed part via said fluid connection, and comprising'}an actuator configured to operate said micro-pump; and a pressure-sensor in proximity to the terminal outlet of said fluid connection and associated with dispensing the fluid from said needle, and', 'an electronic control module configured to control operation of said micro-pump via said pressure-sensor., 'said fixed part comprising'}14. The device according to claim 13 , wherein said fixed part includes said actuator claim 13 , and further comprising a transmission member for transfer of motion that connects said actuator in said fixed part to said micro-pump in said replaceable part claim 13 , with said micro-pump including a chamber and a mobile element for varying a volume of the chamber.15. The device according to claim 14 , ...

Integrated Multicoat Automatic Pause Resume Circuit

The present disclosure sets forth an automated apparatus and method for applying gas plasma coatings to aircraft engine parts. The process and apparatus employ a plurality of sensors which continually monitor various process parameters associated with the coating process. If any of the measured parameters fall out of tolerance, the coating process is interrupted to allow a user to fix the source of the problem, where upon the process is reengaged. Moreover, the process and apparatus employ a pause resume circuit which uses predetermined durations for pausing and resuming the coating process.

CAMERA AND WASHER SPRAY DIAGNOSTIC

A system including a computer programmed to actuate a spray device on a first vehicle and to receive an image, from a second vehicle, of the actuated spray device. The computer determines whether a spray device fault exists based at least on the image of the actuated spray device, and transmits the spray device fault via a first vehicle communications network. 1. A system , comprising a computer , programmed to:actuate a spray device on first vehicle;receive an image, from a second vehicle, of the actuated spray device;determine whether a spray device fault exists based at least on the image; andtransmit the spray device fault via a first vehicle communications network.2. The system of claim 1 , the computer further programmed to:navigate the first vehicle to a service facility in response to determining the spray device fault exists.3. The system of claim 1 , the computer further programmed to:receive an image, from the second vehicle, of the spray device prior to actuation;wherein the determination of whether the spray device fault exists is further based at least on the image of the spray device prior to actuation.4. The system of claim 1 , the computer further programmed to:determine whether an image from a camera on the first vehicle is below a predetermined quality threshold; andtransmit an image request to the second vehicle in response to determining the image from the camera on the first vehicle is below the predetermined quality threshold.5. The system of claim 4 , the computer further programmed to:transmit a camera fault via the first vehicle communications network in response to determining that the image from the camera on the first vehicle is below the predetermined quality threshold and that no spray device fault exists.6. The system of claim 5 , the computer further programmed to:navigate the first vehicle to a service facility in response to determining the image from the camera on the first vehicle is below the predetermined quality threshold and ...

Electrically actuated variable pressure controll system

An electrically-actuated variable pressure control system for use with flow-controlled liquid application systems. Direct acting solenoid valves are pulsed at varying frequencies and duty cycles0000change the resistance to flow encountered by the flow-controlled liquid application system. This pulsing solenoid valve technique preserves a high degree of accuracy and uniformity through a wide range of pressure control. This wide range of pressure control indirectly allows the flow-controlled liquid application system to operate over a wider range of flow control, yielding indirect benefits to performance and productivity. When the solenoid valves are attached to pressure-atomization spray nozzles, control over spray pattern and droplet size is further achieved.

Method and apparatus for controlling pattern-width of coating liquid dispensed from a nozzle

Disclosed is a method for controlling the pattern-width of a coating liquid dispensed from a nozzle. The method includes the steps of: dispensing the coating liquid downward from the nozzle in a dispensing position on a measurement reference line to photograph with a camera positioned at a predetermined horizontal distance from the measurement reference line arranged perpendicularly to a coating reference surface; calculating the pattern-width of the coating liquid on the coating reference surface from image data obtained by photographing the coating liquid dispensed from the nozzle in the dispensing position with the camera; comparing the calculated pattern-width of the coating liquid with a coating liquid reference pattern-width; and adjusting dispensing pressure by increasing or decreasing pressure of air supplied to a pressure container that provides the coating liquid to the nozzle when the calculated pattern-width of the coating liquid is outside the reference allowed error.

WATER-BASED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED SAG RESISTANCE AND RELATED METHODS

The present invention provides a system for monitoring and controlling an industrial paint operation, where a five-sided intermodal shipping container is painted with a water-based coating composition. The system includes a paint application system, a drying system with a chamber configured to handle one or more intermodal shipping containers, and modules for monitoring and controlling the application of paint and the drying of the applied paint. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for monitoring an industrial intermodal container painting operation , the method comprising:applying one or more layers of paint to at least one surface of an intermodal shipping container in a paint application system;introducing the intermodal shipping container with paint applied thereon into a drying system, wherein the drying system produces a flow of heated air to at least the inside surfaces of the shipping container;establishing an acceptable range for at least one characteristic of the painting operation;retrieving at least one value corresponding to the at least one characteristic;analyzing the at least one value; andassessing whether the at least one value is within the acceptable range.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein retrieving at least one value corresponding to at least one characteristic comprises using at least one data acquisition module configured to receive characteristics of the painting operation.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the at least one data acquisition module is integrated with at least one process control module.19. The method claim 18 , further comprising at least one remote access module in communication with at least one of the data acquisition module and the process control module.20. The method of claim 18 , further comprising an industrial control system in communication with at least one of the data acquisition model and the process control module.21. The method of claim 16 , further comprising a display module.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein ...

POLYMER COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER AND METHOD

A method of forming a coating on a cylindrical paperboard container having a closed end. The method includes the steps of heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature; providing the gas to a first inlet of a nozzle; providing a polymer in a liquid state at a third temperature; providing the polymer to a second inlet of the nozzle; and spraying the polymer onto the cylindrical paperboard container using the nozzle; wherein the second temperature is greater than the third temperature; and the second temperature and third temperature are such that the gas maintains the polymer in the liquid state at least until the polymer comes into contact with the cylindrical paperboard container. A system for applying a coating to a plurality of cylindrical paperboard containers and a container for a consumer product are also provided. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature to form a heated gas;providing the heated gas to a first inlet of a nozzle, the nozzle including a first valve within the nozzle and a second valve within the nozzle, the first valve being movable between a first open position and a first closed position, and the second valve being movable between a second open position and a second closed position;providing a polymer in a liquid state at a third temperature to a second inlet of the nozzle, the second temperature being greater than the third temperature;passing the polymer through the second valve to the first valve;passing the polymer and the heated gas through the first valve to an outlet of the nozzle; anddischarging the polymer and the heated gas from the outlet to form a first layer including the polymer on a container, the coating including the first layer.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:cleaning the nozzle, the cleaning including,placing the second valve in the second closed position to reduce flow of the polymer through the second valve, andpassing the heated gas ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT

An irrigation management system includes a water pump, at least one mobile irrigation system, and a pump controller. The mobile irrigation system includes a water pressure sensor for generating water pressure data indicating water pressure in the irrigation system. The pump controller is configured to receive the water pressure data generated by the water pressure sensor, to compare a target water pressure with the sensed water pressure data to determine a difference between the target water pressure and the sensed water pressure, and to adjust operation of the water pump to increase or decrease water pressure to the irrigation system in a manner that resolves the difference between the target water pressure and the sensed water pressure. 1. An irrigation management system for controlling a plurality of irrigation systems , the irrigation management system comprising: compare water pressure data from each of the irrigation systems with a target water pressure to determine differences between the water pressure data from each of the irrigation systems and the target water pressure;', 'determine whether the differences indicate that water pressure of at least one of the irrigation systems is lower than the target water pressure;', 'if the differences indicate that water pressure of at least one of the irrigation systems is lower than the target water pressure, determine which of the differences indicates a greatest deviation below the target water pressure; and', 'adjust water pressure of the irrigation systems in a manner that resolves the difference indicating the greatest deviation below the target water pressure., 'a controller configured to2. The irrigation management system of claim 1 , the controller configured to adjust water pressure of the irrigation systems only when the difference indicating the greatest deviation below the target water pressure is greater than a predetermined amount.3. The irrigation management system of claim 2 , the predetermined amount ...

SPRAY TOOL SYSTEM

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. 1. A system , comprising:an air supply flow meter configured to detect air flow to a first manual sprayer;a coating material flow meter configured to detect fluid flow of a coating material to the first manual sprayer, wherein the first manual sprayer is configured to coat a workpiece with the coating material; anda first production process information system configured to collect the detected air flow and detected fluid flow and to determine sprayer usage based on the detected air flow and the fluid flow, and wherein sprayer usage includes timing information to determine continuous and intermittent spraying.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising sensors configured to detect air flow or fluid flow electronically.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a server claim 1 , wherein the production process information system comprises a network interface configured to send the sprayer usage to the server claim 1 , an internet location claim 1 , or any combination thereof.4. The system of claim 3 , comprising a second production process information system coupled to the server and configured to determine sprayer usage for a second manual sprayer.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air supply flow meter is configured to detect air flow to both the first manual sprayer and a second manual sprayer claim 1 , and the production process information system is configured to determine sprayer usage for the first ...

WATER-BASED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED SAG RESISTANCE AND RELATED METHODS

The present invention provides a water-based coating and/or coating system that can be used to form sag resistant wet layers or coatings on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based compositions suitable to form primer coats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates a high level of one or more CAS agents for excellent sag resistance while drying in a broad range of relative humidity environments. Alternatively, modifications can be made to control temperature and humidity during spray application and drying as a way to increase sag resistance of the coating. 1. A shipping container , made by a process comprising the steps of:providing a five-sided container including an open side, a first wall opposite the open side, and four side walls connected to the first wall, wherein the side walls extend in a first direction with respect to the first wall, and wherein each of the first wall and the four side walls have an interior surface;applying a water-based paint to the interior surfaces of the first wall and the side walls of the container; and travels in a second direction opposite to the first direction to contact an interior surface of the first wall and flows in a third direction and a fourth direction thereover, wherein the third direction and the fourth direction are substantially opposite one another and substantially normal to the second direction and the first direction;', 'flows in the first direction along the interior surfaces of the walls of the container; and', 'exits the container., 'forcing heated air into the open side of the container to at least partially dry the paint on the interior surfaces of the container, wherein the heated air is directed such that the heated air2. The shipping container of claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the first wall of ...

PORTABLE COMPUTER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF MODELING A SEALANT SPRAYING PROCESS

A portable computer, a method and a computer-readable storage medium are provided to facilitate modeling of a sealant spraying process. In the context of a method, a portable computer is provided that is configured to receive a plurality of parameters related to the sealant spraying process and to determine instructions regarding the sealant application. The method also includes receiving, with the portable computer at a location proximate a workpiece to be subjected to a spray sealant, the plurality of parameters relating to the sealant spraying process. The method further includes determining, with the portable computer at the location proximate the workpiece, instructions regarding the sealant application based upon the plurality of parameters relating to this sealant spraying process. The method additionally includes displaying the instructions regarding the sealant application. 1. A method of modeling a sealant spraying process , the method comprising:receiving, with a portable computer at a location proximate a workpiece to be subjected to a spray of sealant, a plurality of parameters relating to the sealant spraying process;determining, with the portable computer at the location proximate the workpiece, instructions regarding sealant application onto the workpiece based upon the plurality of parameters relating to the sealant spraying process; anddisplaying the instructions regarding the sealant application.2. A method according to wherein determining the instructions regarding the sealant application comprises determining at least one of a deposit size or a deposit thickness.3. A method according to wherein determining the instructions regarding the sealant application comprises determining a temperature-time profile for the sealant spraying process.4. A method according to wherein receiving the plurality of parameters comprises receiving at least one of sealant parameters or sprayer parameters.5. A method according to wherein receiving at least one of ...

PRESSURE REGULATOR

A pressure regulator for controlling flow of a fluid therethrough is provided. An upper housing member and a primary diaphragm define an upper chamber and a lower housing member and the primary diaphragm define a lower chamber. The pressure regulator further includes: a valve assembly provided within the upper chamber for controlling the flow of the fluid from an inlet body into the upper chamber; a secondary diaphragm provided within the lower chamber and defining a secondary diaphragm driving chamber; and a passageway connecting the inlet body and the secondary diaphragm driving chamber. During operation, the secondary diaphragm driving chamber is filled with the fluid at the inlet pressure, thereby subjecting the secondary diaphragm to the inlet pressure and generating the force for actuating the valve's disengagement from the inlet body. The pressure regulator functions to maintain the outlet pressure at a value that is a predetermined fraction of the inlet pressure. 1. A pressure regulator for controlling flow of a fluid therethrough , comprising:a housing comprising an upper housing member and a lower housing member;a primary diaphragm secured between the upper housing member and the lower housing member, wherein the upper housing member and the primary diaphragm defining an upper chamber, and wherein the lower housing member and the primary diaphragm defining a lower chamber;the upper housing member comprising an inlet body for allowing the fluid from a fluid source to flow into the upper chamber, and a first outlet for allowing the fluid to flow out of the upper chamber, wherein the inlet body has an inlet in the upper housing; 'wherein when the pressure regulator is in operation, the fluid in the inlet body upstream from the valve is at an inlet pressure, the inlet pressure applying a force acting on the valve to keep the valve open, and the fluid in the upper chamber is at an outlet pressure;', "a valve assembly provided within the upper chamber configured ...

WATER-BASED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED SAG RESISTANCE AND RELATED METHODS

The present invention provides a system for monitoring and controlling an industrial paint operation, where a five-sided intermodal shipping container is painted with a water-based coating composition. The system includes a paint application system, a drying system with a chamber configured to handle one or more intermodal shipping containers, and modules for monitoring and controlling the application of paint and the drying of the applied paint. 1. A processor-based system for monitoring and optimizing an industrial painting operation , comprising:a paint application system;a drying system including a chamber configured to handle one or more intermodal shipping containers;at least one data acquisition module configured to receive characteristics of the operation; andat least one process control module in communication with the operation.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one data acquisition module is integral with the at least one process control module.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one remote access module in communication with at least one of the data acquisition module and the at least one process control module.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an industrial control system in communication with at least one of the data acquisition module and the process control module.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display module.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the display module is wireless.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a module that includes statistical process control software.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one process control module comprises an output signal claim 1 , wherein the output signal is a system selected from a group consisting of a visual alert claim 1 , an audible alert claim 1 , an alarm claim 1 , a process adjustment claim 1 , and combinations thereof.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the output signal is transmittable to a wireless receiver.10. The system ...

Metering System and Method for Aerosol Delivery

An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid. 1. An apparatus for determining the volume of an aerosolized fluid , the apparatus comprising:a chamber comprising a gas region and a fluid region;a volume determination system; andat least one processor configured to receive a signal from the volume determination system and further configured to determine a volume of the gas region of the chamber based on the received signal,wherein the at least one processor determines the volume of the gas region before the fluid is dispensed and the volume of the gas region after the fluid is dispensed whereby the volume of fluid dispensed is determined.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the volume determination system further comprising:an acoustic source configured to be acoustically coupled to the gas region of the chamber; anda microphone configured to be acoustically coupled to the gas region of the chamber.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the acoustic source is embedded on a printed circuit board.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the microphone is embedded on a printed circuit board.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a printed circuit board is disposed within a housing claim 1 , and wherein the printed circuit board defines a first volume and a second volume within the housing.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the processor is further configured to send a control signal to a valve claim 5 , the ...

On-demand high volume, low pressure spray system

Various embodiments concern a sprayer having a blower that outputs a HVLP flow of air into a hose, the hose connecting with a spray gun. A pressure sensor measures pressure of the HVLP air within the hose via a tube that branches from a fitting to which the hose connects. If the sensor indicates that the pressure level has increased above a threshold amount, indicating that the trigger of the spray gun is not being actuated, then power output to the blower is reduced (e.g., stopped). HVLP air is trapped within the hose by two valves when the trigger is not actuated. When the sensor indicates that the pressure level has decreased, corresponding to release of the trapped HVLP air into the gun for spraying by actuation of the trigger, power to the blower is increased (e.g., resumed).

Fluid application system including electrically-actuated valves and fluid return line

A fluid application system includes a fluid supply line connected to a fluid supply, a plurality of nozzle assemblies connected in fluid communication with the fluid supply line, and a return line. Each nozzle assembly includes an inlet connected to the fluid supply line, a nozzle defining a spray outlet, a return line outlet, and an electrically actuated three-way valve fluidly connected between the inlet and each of the spray outlet and the return line outlet. The three-way valve is configured to alternately direct fluid from the inlet to the return line outlet and the spray outlet. The return line is connected in fluid communication with the return line outlet of each nozzle assembly, and is configured to direct fluid from the return line outlet to the fluid supply line.

FLUID APPLICATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING PRESSURE DAMPENERS

A fluid application system includes a manifold defining an internal passageway for fluid flow therethrough and a plurality of nozzle assemblies connected in fluid communication with the internal passageway. Each nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies includes a body defining a fluid passage, an inlet connected to the manifold for receiving fluid flow into the fluid passage, and a spray outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid passage. Each nozzle assembly also includes an electrically actuated valve fluidly connected between the inlet and the spray outlet and configured to control fluid flow through the fluid passage. Each nozzle assembly further includes a pressure dampener connected in fluid communication with the fluid passage upstream of the electrically actuated valve. The pressure dampener is configured to dampen fluctuations in fluid pressure within the fluid passage. 1. A fluid application system comprising:a manifold defining an internal passageway for fluid flow therethrough; and a body defining a fluid passage;', 'an inlet connected to the manifold for receiving fluid flow into the fluid passage;', 'a spray outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid passage;', 'an electrically actuated valve fluidly connected between the inlet and the spray outlet and configured to control fluid flow through the fluid passage; and', 'a pressure dampener connected in fluid communication with the fluid passage upstream of the electrically actuated valve, wherein the pressure dampener is configured to dampen fluctuations in fluid pressure within the fluid passage., 'a plurality of nozzle assemblies connected in fluid communication with the internal passageway, wherein each nozzle assembly of the plurality of nozzle assemblies comprises2. The fluid application system of further comprising a controller communicatively connected to the electrically actuated valve of each of the plurality of nozzle assemblies claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to ...

Smart control of a spray system

A fluid spraying system includes a fluid applicator having a tip that atomizes a fluid. The fluid spraying system also includes a pump configure to pump the fluid from a fluid source to the tip and a control system. The control system identifies at least one characteristic of the tip or the fluid and communicatively couples to the pump. The control system also controls an operating characteristic of the fluid spraying system based on a characteristic of the tip or the fluid.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING FLOW AND FOR COATING A SUBSTRATE

Systems and methods for applying a liquid coating to a substrate are disclosed herein. One exemplary method includes calibrating flow rate of a material through a coating system. A target flow rate for the material through a spray nozzle is received, a first operating pressure of the coating system based upon the target flow rate is calculated, and the material is ejected onto a least part of a surface with the material flowing through the spray nozzle at the first operating pressure of the coating system. Subsequent to a comparison between an operating flow rate and the target flow rate, the operating pressure is adjusted to a second operating pressure and at least part of the substrate is sprayed with the material flowing through the spray nozzle at the second operating pressure of the coating system. 1. A method of calibrating flow rate of a material through a spray nozzle of a coating system for applying the material to a substrate , the method comprising:receiving a target flow rate for the material through the spray nozzle;calculating a first operating pressure of the coating system based upon the target flow rate for the material through the spray nozzle and a pressure-flow relationship between operating pressure of the coating system and flow rate of the material through the spray nozzle;setting an operating pressure of the coating system to the first operating pressure;ejecting material from the spray nozzle on at least part of a surface with the material flowing through the spray nozzle at the first operating pressure of the coating system;determining an operating flow rate of the material at the first operating pressure of the coating system;comparing the operating flow rate to the target flow rate;adjusting, subsequent to the comparing of the operating flow rate to the target flow rate, the operating pressure of the coating system to a second operating pressure; andspraying at least part of the substrate with the material flowing through the spray nozzle ...

DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING A COMPOSITION TO A PRESSURIZED DEPOSITION SYSTEM

A device for dispensing a fluid topical composition includes a reservoir storing the composition and dispensing a pressurized flow of the composition. The device also includes an accumulator having an expandable chamber in fluidly communication with the reservoir. The chamber is biased towards a deflated configuration so that, when filled with the composition the chamber expands against this bias applying pressure to the composition stored therein. The device includes a supply valve regulating the flow of the composition from the reservoir to the accumulator, and a pressure sensor. The device further includes a processing arrangement analyzing data from the sensor to determine whether pressure in the accumulator is above a predetermined threshold and controlling the supply valve to maintain the pressure within a desired pressure range. The device also includes a deposition arrangement dispensing the composition from the accumulator under control of the processing arrangement. 1. A handheld device , comprising:a reservoir configured to store a fluid topical composition and to dispense a pressurized flow of the composition;an accumulator including an expandable chamber in fluidly communication with the reservoir, the expandable chamber being biased towards a deflated configuration so that, when filled with the composition the chamber expands against this bias applying pressure to the composition stored therein;a supply valve between the reservoir and the accumulator regulating the flow of the composition from the reservoir to the accumulator;a pressure sensor generating pressure data corresponding to a pressure of the composition in the accumulator;a processing arrangement receiving the pressure data from the pressure sensor, analyzing the pressure data to determine whether the pressure in the accumulator is above a predetermined threshold value and controlling the supply valve to maintain the pressure of the accumulator within a range between the predetermined ...

Portable Spray Device

The present invention relates to a portable spraying device () for discharging a fluid, in particular an agricultural formulation, having a container () for holding the fluid, a pump (), which is in fluid connection with the container (), for pumping the fluid out of the container (), a spray gun (), which comprises a spray opening () and an electrically controllable application valve () for opening and closing a passage to the spray opening (), an application line (), which establishes a fluid connection between the pump () and the spray gun (). The spraying device () according to the invention is distinguished by a pressure sensor (), which is arranged in the application line (), for detecting the fluid pressure in the application line (), and an electric control device (), which is coupled to the application valve () and the pressure sensor () in terms of data transmission, by means of which device an electric control signal for opening the application valve () for a certain predetermined time interval and for closing the application valve () on expiry of the time interval can be produced in accordance with the fluid pressure detected by means of the pressure sensor (), with the result that a defined volume of the fluid is discharged via the spray opening (). 128-. (canceled)29. A portable spraying device for discharging a fluid , in particular an agricultural formulation , havinga container for holding the fluid,a pump, which is in fluid connection with the container, for pumping the fluid out of the container,a spray gun, which comprises a spray opening and an electrically controllable application valve for opening and closing a passage to the spray opening,an application line, which establishes a fluid connection between the pump and the spray gun,a pressure sensor, which is arranged in the application line, for detecting the fluid pressure in the application line, andan electric control device, which is coupled to the application valve and the pressure sensor ...

Fluid application device having a nozzle with individually metered orifice or orifices

A fluid application device and method of controlling the dispensing of the from the fluid delivery device are provided. The fluid application device includes a metering device configured to receive the fluid and has one or more metering pumps configured to meter the fluid flowing through each pump, a discrete fluid delivery conduit extending from each metering pump, the fluid delivery conduit configured to receive the metered fluid, and a nozzle assembly fluidically connected to the metering device. The nozzle assembly includes one or more orifices. Each metering pump is fluidically connected to at least one orifice, respectively, of the one or more orifices via a respective delivery conduit. The method includes positioning the metering device upstream from the one or more orifices and controlling a flow rate of the fluid delivered from each metering pump to at least one orifice associated with the metering pump.

LIQUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A paint distribution system comprising a circulating pump configured to supply pressure to the system, in which the circulating pump has an input, configured to receive input data signals; a measuring device for measuring one or more parameters of a paint, in which the measuring device has an input, configured to receive input data signals, and has an output, configured to transmit output data signals, and in which the measuring device is positioned on a paint supply line in fluid communication with a paint color change assembly; and a controller having an input, configured to receive input data signals, and an output, configured to transmit output data signals. The output data signals from the controller are transmitted to the circulating pump to maintain or adjust circulating pump settings to control supply pressure to the system and maintain or adjust the parameters of the paint within a predetermined range. 1. A paint distribution system comprising:at least one paint reservoir;at least one spray station paint assembly;a plurality of paint circulation lines disposed between said paint reservoir and said spray station paint assembly;at least one paint color change assembly;a plurality paint supply lines in fluid communication between the spray station paint assembly and the paint color change assembly;at least one circulating pump configured to supply pressure to said paint distribution system; said circulating pump having at least one input, configured to receive input data signals;at least one measuring device for measuring one or more parameters of a paint; said measuring device having at least one input, configured to receive input data signals, and having at least one output, configured to transmit output data signals; said measuring device positioned on a paint supply line in fluid communication with a paint color change assembly; andone or more controllers having at least one input, configured to receive input data signals, and at least one output, ...

ON-DEMAND HIGH VOLUME, LOW PRESSURE SPRAY SYSTEM

Various embodiments concern a sprayer having a blower that outputs a HVLP flow of air into a hose, the hose connecting with a spray gun. A pressure sensor measures pressure of the HVLP air within the hose via a tube that branches from a fitting to which the hose connects. If the sensor indicates that the pressure level has increased above a threshold amount, indicating that the trigger of the spray gun is not being actuated, then power output to the blower is reduced (e.g., stopped). HVLP air is trapped within the hose by two valves when the trigger is not actuated. When the sensor indicates that the pressure level has decreased, corresponding to release of the trapped HVLP air into the gun for spraying by actuation of the trigger, power to the blower is increased (e.g., resumed). 1. A sprayer comprising:a fluid reservoir configured to hold a spray fluid;a motor;a turbine that is rotated by the motor to generate a flow of pressurized air;a hose having a first end and a second end, the first end receiving the pressurized air output by the turbine;a spray gun having a trigger and a valve, the fluid reservoir mounted to the spray gun, the second end of the hose connected to the spray gun, wherein actuation of the trigger causes the valve to open and the spray gun to spray the spray fluid from the reservoir fluid using the pressurized air from the hose;a sensor that outputs a signal indicative of whether the trigger is actuated; andcontrol circuitry that receives the signal and regulates power output to the motor, the control circuitry configured to reduce electrical power output to the motor to stop the turbine from outputting the flow of pressurized air based on the signal indicating that the trigger was released to a non-actuated state, and increase electrical power output to the motor to restart the motor to resume the turbine outputting the flow of pressurized air based on the signal indicating that the trigger was re-actuated.2. The sprayer of claim 1 , wherein ...

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. 1. A fluid delivery system , comprising:a status indicator system comprising a processor, the processor configured to:receive a first signal indicative of a first status of operations of a spray application system; andprovide to an operator of a spray gun, via a display system, a visualization representative of the first status of operations, wherein the spray application system is configured to deliver at least one fluid to the spray gun during operations.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display system comprises a colored light and wherein the visualization comprises a color representative of the first status of operations.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the display system is configured to project the colored light onto a spray area of the spray gun.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the visualization comprises a text claim 1 , an image claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , representative of the first status of operations.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display system is configured to be mounted on the spray gun claim 1 , worn by the operator claim 1 , worn on equipment used by the operator claim 1 , mounted on a subsystem of the spray application system claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the subsystem of the spray application system comprises a hose system fluidly coupling a proportioner system to the spray gun for the delivery of the at least one fluid.7. ...

Device For Intermittently Applying A Flowable Substance, And Method For Applying Such A Substance

A device for intermittently applying a flowable substance to a substrate includes an applicator nozzle for applying the flowable substance to the substrate, a tank for holding the flowable substance, a pump for delivering the substance, and a drive means, wherein the pump is actively connected to the tank and driven by drive means, and further including an actuator actively connected to the pump and transferred into two positions, in a first position the actuator conducts the substance to the applicator nozzle, and in a second position blocks the feed to the applicator nozzle, and further including a control device for activating the actuator and for regulating the speed of the drive means of the pump. A method for applying the substance using the device is also provided. 1. A device for intermittently applying a flowable substance to at least one substrate , comprising:an applicator nozzle for applying the flowable substance to the substrate;a tank for holding the flowable substance;a pump for delivering the flowable substance; anda drive means of the pump;wherein the pump is actively connected to the tank and the pump is driven by means of the drive means; andan actuator actively connected to the pump and operable to be transferred into two positions;wherein in a first position the actuator conducts the flowable substance to the applicator nozzle, and in a second position blocks a feed to the applicator nozzle; anda control device for activating the actuator and for regulating the speed of the drive means of the pump;wherein the speed of the drive means is linear with respect to the displacement volume of the pump;wherein with the pump being driven, in the second position the actuator feeds the flowable substance back to the tank via a line;wherein in the first position the actuator blocks the flow back to the tank; andwherein the speed of the drive means is different in the first position and the second position of the actuator.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 ...

ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VARIABLE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM

An electrically-actuated variable pressure control system for use with flow-controlled liquid application systems. Direct acting solenoid valves are pulsed at varying frequencies and duty cycles0000change the resistance to flow encountered by the flow-controlled liquid application system. This pulsing solenoid valve technique preserves a high degree of accuracy and uniformity through a wide range of pressure control. This wide range of pressure control indirectly allows the flow-controlled liquid application system to operate over a wider range of flow control, yielding indirect benefits to performance and productivity. When the solenoid valves are attached to pressure-atomization spray nozzles, control over spray pattern and droplet size is further achieved. 119-. (canceled)20. A method of controlling pressure and flow for application of an agrochemical from an agricultural spraying system , the method comprising:pumping an agrochemical from a tank through a pipe to an actuating valve including a nozzle and an actuator assembly, the nozzle having an orifice defined therethrough, the actuator assembly being configured to control an emission of the agrochemical from the orifice;regulating a predetermined flow rate of the agrochemical through the pipe by a regulating valve connected to the pipe;controlling the predetermined flow rate with a flow controller in communication with the regulating valve;sensing a pressure in the pipe using a pressure sensor connected to the pipe;and changing a flow resistance with a pressure controller based on the sensed pressure to maintain a predetermined pressure in the pipe, the pressure controller in communication with the pressure sensor, the pressure controller being configured to for the emission of the agrochemical from the orifice, the predetermined pressure dictated by the flow resistance.21. The method as in claim 20 , further comprising changing the flow rate to change the pressure.22. The method as in claim 20 , further ...

COATING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD

The disclosure relates to a coating installation for coating components with a coating agent, in particular for painting motor vehicle body components, with a nozzle applicator, in particular a print head, with at least one nozzle for delivering a coating agent jet of the coating agent onto the component to be coated. The disclosure provides a device for preventing and/or detecting clogging of the nozzle. 117.-. (canceled)18. Coating installation for coating components with a coating agent , witha) a nozzle applicator having at least one nozzle for dispensing a coating agent jet of the coating agent onto the component to be coated,b) means for preventing nozzle clogging.19. Coating installation according to claim 18 , wherein the means for preventing comprising a filter upstream of the nozzle for filtering the coating agent.20. Coating installation according to claim 19 , whereina) the nozzle has a nozzle orifice with a predetermined nozzle size, andb) the filter has a specific filter mesh width, andc) the ratio of the filter mesh width to the nozzle size is greater than 0.01, andd) the ratio of the filter mesh size to the nozzle size is less than 5.21. Coating installation according to claim 19 , whereina) the coating agent flows through the filter in a normal flow direction during coating operation,b) the coating installation is adapted so that the filter can be flushed in the normal flow direction with a flushing agent, so that the flushing agent flows through the filter in the normal flow direction.22. Coating installation according to claim 19 , whereina) the coating agent flows through the filter in a normal flow direction during coating operation,b) the coating installation is adapted so that the filter can be flushed with a flushing agent against the normal flow direction, so that the flushing agent flows through the filter against the normal flow direction.23. Coating installation according to claim 21 , whereina) the coating installation comprises a ...

METERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AEROSOL DELIVERY

A method for metering the delivery of a fluid. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. 1. A method for metering fluid output comprising:building a printed circuit board having a first microphone, a second microphone and an acoustic sourceenclosing the printed circuit board with a housing in such a way as to define a first volume of an acoustic system, the acoustic system having a resonant frequency;mounting a diaphragm covered fluid region against the housing to define an air region between the housing and fluid region, the air region being a part of the acoustic system;fluidically coupling an output valve to the fluid region;coupling the first microphone to the first volume;coupling the acoustic source to the first volume;coupling the second microphone to the air region;exciting the acoustic system at a pre-determined frequency with the acoustic source;receiving a first signal from the first microphone associated with the acoustic response of the first volume to excitement at a pre-determined frequency;receiving a second signal from the second microphone associated with the acoustic response of the air region to excitement at a pre-determined frequency;determining the volume of the air region associated with the first signal and the second signal; andcontrolling the output valve to meter fluid from the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region.2. The method for metering fluid output of claim 1 , further comprising equalizing the pressure between the first volume and the air region through a hole in the printed circuit board.3. The ...

Water-Based Coating Compositions And Systems With Improved Sag Resistance And Related Methods

The present invention provides a water-based coating and/or coating system that can be used to form sag resistant wet layers or coatings on a wide range of substrates. The coating system is particularly effective for protecting metal-containing substrates, such as intermodal cargo containers, against corrosion. As an overview, the present invention provides water-based compositions suitable to form primer coats on substrates. Desirably, the primer incorporates a high level of one or more CAS agents for excellent sag resistance while drying in a broad range of relative humidity environments. Alternatively, modifications can be made to control temperature and humidity during spray application and drying as a way to increase sag resistance of the coating. 115-. (canceled)16. A coating system comprising: i. an aqueous carrier;', 'ii. a resin component in admixture with the aqueous carrier; and', 'iii. one or more CAS agents dispersed in the aqueous coating composition, wherein the one or more CAS agents are present in an amount greater than 0.12 kg per 100 L of the aqueous coating composition;, 'a. an aqueous coating composition, comprising'}b. instructions to apply a film of the aqueous coating composition to a substrate and allow the film to dry in an environment having at least 75% relative humidity.17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the one or more CAS agents are present in an amount sufficient to provide the aqueous coating composition with sag resistance at 80% relative humidity and 25° C. of at least 60% of the sag resistance of the aqueous coating at 50% relative humidity and 25° C.18. The system of claim 16 , wherein the one or more CAS agents comprise hydrophilic clay.19. The system of claim 16 , wherein the one or more CAS agents comprise organically modified clay.20. The system of claim 16 , wherein the one or more CAS agents comprise bentonite.21. The system of claim 16 , wherein the aqueous coating composition has a pH of less than 6.22. The system of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

An irrigation management system includes a water pump, at least one mobile irrigation system, and a pump controller. The mobile irrigation system includes a water pressure sensor for generating water pressure data indicating water pressure in the irrigation system. The pump controller is configured to receive the water pressure data generated by the water pressure sensor, to compare a target water pressure with the sensed water pressure data to determine a difference between the target water pressure and the sensed water pressure, and to adjust operation of the water pump to increase or decrease water pressure to the irrigation system in a manner that resolves the difference between the target water pressure and the sensed water pressure. 1. A fluid distribution management system for controlling a plurality of fluid distribution systems , the fluid distribution management system comprising: compare fluid pressure data from each of the fluid distribution systems with a target fluid pressure to determine differences between the fluid pressure data from each of the fluid distribution systems and the target fluid pressure;', 'determine whether the differences indicate that fluid pressure of at least one of the fluid distribution systems is lower than the target fluid pressure;', 'if the differences indicate that fluid pressure of at least one of the fluid distribution systems is lower than the target fluid pressure, determine which of the differences indicates a greatest deviation below the target fluid pressure; and', 'adjust fluid pressure of the fluid distribution systems in a manner that resolves the difference indicating the greatest deviation below the target fluid pressure., 'a controller configured to2. The fluid distribution management system of claim 1 , the controller configured to adjust fluid pressure of the fluid distribution systems only when the difference indicating the greatest deviation below the target fluid pressure is greater than a predetermined ...

TWO COMPONENT PROPORTIONER

In one embodiment, a plural component dispensing system includes a first pump, a second pump, a first electric motor, a second electric motor, a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, a first controller, a second controller, and a sprayer. The first pump discharges a first component. The second pump discharges a second component. The first electric motor drives the first pump as a function of a first drive signal. The second electric motor drives the second pump as a function of a second drive signal. The first pressure sensor is located downstream of the first pump and senses a first component pressure. The second pressure sensor is downstream of the second pump and senses a second component pressure. The first controller is configured to produce the first drive signal, and the second controller is configured to produce the second drive signal. 1. A plural component dispensing system comprising:a first pump that discharges a first component;a second pump that discharges a second component;a first electric motor that drives the first pump as a function of a first drive signal;a second electric motor that drives the second pump as a function of a second drive signal;a first pressure sensor located downstream of the first pump that senses a first component pressure;a second pressure sensor downstream of the second pump that senses a second component pressure;a first controller configured to produce the first drive signal that is delivered to the first electric motor as a function of the first component pressure and the second component pressure;a second controller configured to produce the second drive signal that is delivered to the second electric motor as a function of the first component pressure and the second component pressure; anda sprayer connected to the first and second pumps, wherein the sprayer is configured to create a mixture by mixing the first and second components, and wherein the sprayer is configured to controllably discharge the mixture. ...

Control Device for Fuel Injection Device

Provided is a control device of a fuel injection device which can stabilize a behavior of a valve even when a voltage of a voltage source varies, and can reduce a deviation of an injection amount. The fuel injection device includes a valve and a coil which generates a magnetic attraction force to attract a movable element which drives the valve. A control device applies a predetermined voltage to the coil on the basis of an injection pulse, causes a drive current to flow to the coil until the drive current reaches a maximum current, drives the valve by attracting the movable element, and injects fuel. The drive current flowing to the coil is lowered from the maximum current before the valve reaches a desired maximum lift position, and a constant voltage lower than a predetermined voltage or 0 V is continuously applied to the coil until the valve reaches the desired maximum lift position.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FOAMING A VISCOUS MATERIAL

The invention relates to a device () for foaming a viscous material (), said viscous material () being conveyed through a first conveyor pipe () using a first conveying means () at a first conveying pressure, and a gas () being conveyed through a second conveyor pipe () at a second conveying pressure, and the second conveyor pipe () and the first conveyor pipe () becoming conjoined at an opening (), and a discharge device () being provided downstream of the opening () so as to allow a pressure-relieving discharge of the mixture () made up of viscous material () and gas (), a gas injection valve () being arranged at the opening (), said gas injection valve () allowing to inject gas bubbles () into the viscous material (). 10119230202050407080805151715140207. A device ( , , ) for foaming a viscous material () , said viscous material () being conveyed through a first conveyor pipe () using a first conveying means () at a first conveying pressure , and a gas () being conveyed through a second conveyor pipe () at a second conveying pressure , and the second conveyor pipe () and the first conveyor pipe () becoming conjoined at an opening () , and a discharge device () being provided downstream of the opening () so as to allow a pressure-relieving discharge of the mixture () made up of viscous material () and gas () ,characterized in that{'b': 09', '15', '09', '25', '02, 'a gas injection valve () is arranged at the opening (), said gas injection valve () allowing to inject gas bubbles () into the viscous material ().'}2. The device according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 20', '15', '14', '02', '25, 'a statically or dynamically functioning mixing device () is arranged at the opening or downstream of the opening () in order to homogenize the mixture () made up of viscous material () and gas bubbles ().'}3. The device according to claim 1 ,characterized in that{'b': 04', '15', '50', '80', '05, 'the conveying means () allows to convey the viscous material to the ...

TIME VARYING CONTROL OF THE OPERATION OF SPRAY SYSTEMS

Embodiments include a sprayer system having dynamic pre-sets to control spray nozzles that each individually operates continuously or under a time-modulated or a frequency-modulated electronic signal control to release the liquid droplets. Collectively, adjacent or near neighboring nozzles are also controlled by time-sequencing through different modes of operation or physical configurations on each spray nozzle. The spray nozzles are mounted on a variety of implements including agricultural or industrial spray booms. 1. An spray nozzle system for a fluid , comprising:nozzle bodies mounted on a boom; 'a fluid inlet, a first valve, a second valve, a first outlet, a second outlet, and a combined outlet; wherein the fluid inlet is coupled to the first outlet via a first valve; and the fluid inlet is also coupled to the second outlet via a second valve; and the fluid inlet is coupled to the combined outlet via the first valve and the second valve;', 'wherein each of the nozzle bodies includes a first mode wherein the fluid is released from both the first outlet and the second outlet based on a first pulse-width-modulated (PWM) signal coupled to the first valve and a second PWM signal coupled to the second valve, respectively;', 'a second mode wherein the fluid is released from only the first outlet or only the second outlet based on the first pulse-width-modulated (PWM) signal coupled to the first valve or the second PWM signal coupled to the second valve, respectively; and', 'a third mode wherein the fluid is released from the combined outlet based on the first pulse-width-modulated (PWM) signal coupled to the first valve and the second PWM signal coupled to the second valve., 'wherein the controller is programmed to move the first valve and the second valve according to any one of a following control modes, 'a controller in electrical communication with the first valve and the second valve;'}2. The spray nozzle system of claim 1 , wherein the combined outlet is either ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLOCKAGES IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER

An agricultural sprayer arrangement includes a chassis; a ground engaging traction member carried by the chassis; a liquid tank carried by the chassis; a boom carried by the chassis; a conduit associated with the boom in fluid communication with the liquid tank that acts as a fluid flow path; a nozzle having an inlet in fluid communication with the conduit; a first flow sensor placed upstream of the inlet in the fluid flow path that provides a first flow signal; a second flow sensor placed downstream of the inlet in the fluid flow path that provides a second flow signal; and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the first flow sensor and the second flow sensor that is configured to compare the first and second flow signals to determine a flow rate decrease and issue an alarm if the flow rate decrease is less than a predetermined threshold level. 1. A method for detecting a blockage in an agricultural sprayer , comprising the steps of:providing a sprayer that includes a chassis, at least one ground engaging traction member carried by said chassis, a liquid tank carried by said chassis, a boom carried by said chassis, a fluid conduit associated with said boom, a pump configured to produce a liquid flow through at least a portion of said fluid conduit from said liquid tank, a nozzle having an inlet that is fluidly connected to said liquid flow in said fluid conduit, a first flow sensor in said liquid flow upstream of said inlet, and a second flow sensor in said liquid flow downstream of said inlet;determining a first flow rate at said first flow sensor;determining a second flow rate at said second flow sensor;comparing said first flow rate to said second flow rate to determine a flow rate decrease; andreporting a blockage exists in said nozzle when said flow rate decrease is less than a predetermined threshold level.2. The method according to claim 1 , further including the step of determining a nozzle flow rate based on said flow rate decrease.3. The method ...

SPRAY NOZZLE DEVICE FOR DELIVERING A RESTORATIVE COATING THROUGH A HOLE IN A CASE OF A TURBINE ENGINE

An atomizing spray nozzle device includes an atomizing zone housing that receives different phases of materials used to form a coating. The atomizing zone housing mixes the different phases of the materials into a two-phase mixture of ceramic-liquid droplets in a carrier gas. The device also includes a plenum housing fluidly coupled with the atomizing housing and extending from the atomizing housing to a delivery end. The plenum housing includes an interior plenum that receives the two-phase mixture of ceramic-liquid droplets in the carrier gas from the atomizing zone housing. The device also includes one or more delivery nozzles fluidly coupled with the plenum chamber. The delivery nozzles provide outlets from which the two-phase mixture of ceramic-liquid droplets in the carrier gas is delivered onto one or more surfaces of a target object as the coating on the target object. 1. A system comprising:an atomizing spray nozzle device that includes plural inlets disposed at a first end of the device along a center axis of the atomizing spray nozzle device, the inlets configured to receive different phases of materials used to form a coating, the atomizing spray nozzle device also including an atomizing zone housing portion fluidly coupled with the inlets and disposed along the center axis of the atomizing spray nozzle device, the atomizing zone housing configured to receive the different phases of the materials from the inlets, the atomizing zone housing shaped to mix the different phases of the materials into two phase evaporative droplets, the atomizing spray nozzle device also including a plenum housing portion fluidly coupled with the atomizing housing portion along the center axis of the device, the plenum housing portion including an interior plenum that is elongated along the center axis of the atomizing spray nozzle device, the plenum configured to receive the two phase evaporative droplets from the atomizing zone, the atomizing spray nozzle device also ...

VARIABLE PRESSURE SPRAYER

A variable pressure sprayer is provided having a housing on which is mounted a battery, a battery-operated motor, and a motor-operated liquid pump, a tank communicating with the pump for holding a supply of liquid, a liquid outlet from the pump to a connector adapted to receive a hose, and an applicator wand adapted for connection to the hose for directing fluid under pressure to a desired target. A trigger is positioned on the applicator wand adapted to switch between a closed flow position and an open flow position. A variable pressure controller is positioned on the housing and connected to the motor for varying output pressure percentage of the pump. 1. A variable pressure sprayer comprising:(a) a housing on which is mounted a battery, a battery-operated motor, and a motor-operated liquid pump;(b) a tank communicating with the pump for holding a supply of liquid;(c) a liquid outlet from the pump to a connector adapted to receive a hose;(d) an applicator wand adapted for connection to the hose for directing fluid under pressure to a desired target;(e) a trigger positioned on the applicator wand adapted to switch between a closed flow position and an open flow position; and(f) a variable pressure controller positioned on the housing and connected to the motor for varying output pressure percentage of the pump.2. A variable pressure sprayer according to claim 1 , wherein a pressure switch is connected to the motor claim 1 , pump claim 1 , and battery and is adapted for turning on the motor when a drop in pressure is detected due to the trigger being in the open flow position claim 1 , and turning off the motor when an increase in pressure is detected due to the trigger being in the closed flow position.3. A variable pressure sprayer according to claim 1 , wherein the applicator wand includes a valve adapted to open when the trigger is in the open flow position and a nozzle connected to the valve to spray the liquid out of the applicator wand onto the desired target ...

Systems and methods for coating with shear and moisture sensitive materials

Methods and systems for coating with shear and moisture sensitive materials are disclosed. A method of coating a product includes filling an inner bellows chamber of a bellows, which is provided within and isolated from an outer bellows chamber of a tank, with a predetermined amount of the coating material. The method of coating the product further includes supplying a pressurized material to the outer bellows chamber to pressurize the coating material within the inner bellows chamber to an operating pressure, and supplying the coating material within the inner bellows chamber to a spray gun at the operating pressure. The method of coating also includes determining that a measured actual pressure is within a predetermined control range of the target pressure and subsequently coating the product by spraying the product with the coating material from the spray gun.

Agrare Ausbringeinrichtung für das Ausbringen von Fluiden

Die Erfindung betrifft eine agrare Ausbringeinrichtung für das Ausbringen von Fluiden wie Pflanzenschutzmitteln oder Dünger in der Landwirtschaft. Erfindungsgemäß wird der Einsatz eines pulsweitenmodulierten Ventils (18) zur Steuerung einer Ausbringrate des Fluids vorgeschlagen.

STEAM EFFECT NOZZLE FOR ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

A steam effect nozzle includes a housing section configured to receive a fluid having a mixture of steam and liquid condensate and baffles disposed in the housing section. The baffles are configured to separate the steam of the fluid from the liquid condensate of the fluid, enable the steam to travel from a first end wall of the housing section to a second end wall of the housing section, and bias the liquid condensate of the fluid toward a sloped lower surface of the housing section, the sloped lower surface sloping downwardly from the second end wall toward the first end wall. The steam effect nozzle also includes a nozzle outlet adjacent to the second end wall of the housing section, where the nozzle outlet is configured to output the steam to an external environment. 1. A steam effect nozzle , the steam effect nozzle comprising:a housing section configured to receive a fluid having a mixture of steam and liquid condensate;a plurality of baffles disposed in the housing section and configured to separate the steam of the fluid from the liquid condensate of the fluid, enable the steam to travel from a first end wall of the housing section to a second end wall of the housing section, and bias the liquid condensate of the fluid toward a sloped lower surface of the housing section, the sloped lower surface sloping downwardly from the second end wall toward the first end wall; anda nozzle outlet adjacent to the second end wall of the housing section, wherein the nozzle outlet is configured to output the steam to an external environment.2. The steam effect nozzle of claim 1 , comprising a condensate outlet section coupled to the housing section claim 1 , wherein the condensate outlet section is configured to receive the liquid condensate from the sloped lower surface and drain the liquid condensate from the housing section.3. The steam effect nozzle of claim 1 , comprising a steam outlet section coupled to the second end wall and having the nozzle outlet formed therein ...