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22-12-2020 дата публикации

Автономный робот для покраски

Номер: RU0000201578U1
Принадлежит: СОСА ГОНСАЛЕС, С.Л.

Полезная модель может быть использована в области дизайна интерьера при покраске внутренней части помещений. Автономный робот для покраски содержит подвижное основание 1, оснащенное баком для краски и насосом. Основание 1 содержит ряд датчиков, выполненных с возможностью определения местоположения основания 1 и обнаружения препятствий, по существу, вертикальную подъемную колонну 4, на конце которой расположена сочлененная рука робота 5, увенчанная головкой 6. Головка 6 содержит пистолет с краской, подключенный к насосу, камеру, выполненную с возможностью распознавания поверхностей, подлежащих покраске и обрисовке, и датчик приближения. Полезная модель позволяет уменьшить усилия и время, необходимые для выполнения покраски и обрисовки труднодоступных поверхностей при распознавании препятствий в рабочей зоне. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 578 U1 (51) МПК B05B 13/00 (2006.01) B25J 9/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B05B 13/00 (2020.05); B25J 9/14 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020112398, 26.03.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): СОСА ГОНСАЛЕС, С.Л. (ES) Дата регистрации: 22.12.2020 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 13.02.2020 ES U202030243 (45) Опубликовано: 22.12.2020 Бюл. № 36 2 0 1 5 7 8 R U (54) АВТОНОМНЫЙ РОБОТ ДЛЯ ПОКРАСКИ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель может быть использована в области дизайна интерьера при покраске внутренней части помещений. Автономный робот для покраски содержит подвижное основание 1, оснащенное баком для краски и насосом. Основание 1 содержит ряд датчиков, выполненных с возможностью определения местоположения основания 1 и обнаружения препятствий, по существу, вертикальную подъемную колонну 4, на конце которой расположена сочлененная рука робота 5, Стр.: 1 увенчанная головкой 6. Головка 6 содержит пистолет с краской, подключенный к насосу, камеру, выполненную с возможностью ...

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Rotary atomizer and method for the control of the spraying body of said rotary atomizer

Номер: US20120180722A1
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

Exemplary illustrations of a bell cup for a rotary atomizer and method of using the same are disclosed. The exemplary illustrations are generally directed to the control of the rotating bell plate of a rotary atomizer used for the serial coating of work pieces. An air flow component may be created by the structural design of the bell plate and/or of an element of the rotary atomizer and by the rotation of the bell plate. The air flow component may correspond to the bell plate design, and the element may be adjacent to the bell plate and stationary relative to same. The air flow component may be measured and compared to a predefined reference value.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

Robot arrangement, in particular in a painting booth

Номер: US20120191243A1
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

A robot arrangement, for example for a painting booth, and exemplary methods associated with the same, are disclosed. An exemplary robot arrangement may comprise a displacement rail, a plurality of robots, such as painting robots or handling robots, which can be displaced along the displacement rail, and a plurality of energy supply chains. The energy supply chains may supply one of the robots each, and may be associated with said robot, and each of the energy supply chains may run along the displacement rail in a particular track. The energy supply chains which are associated with the robots on the same displacement rail may run in discrete tracks.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Flexible Shaft Assemblies

Номер: US20120240847A1

A flexible shaft assembly that transfers torque from a driver to a driven member includes a stub shaft that includes an elongated shaft axis, where the stub shaft couples to the driver, and a flexible coupling that includes a first hub that is adjustably connected to a second hub, where the second hub is coupled to the driven member and includes an external cylindrical interface. The flexible shaft assembly further includes a spacer that includes a spacer body, a shaft clearance hole that passes through the spacer body having a central axis extending therethrough, and a cylindrical guide surface concentric with the shaft clearance hole, where the external cylindrical interface of the flexible coupling is located inside the cylindrical guide surface, and the first hub adjusts relative to the second hub when the elongated shaft axis is out of alignment with the central axis of the shaft clearance hole.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

System for treating surfaces of objects

Номер: US20120304924A1
Принадлежит: EISENMANN SE

A system for treating surfaces of objects, in particular for painting objects, in particular vehicle body parts, comprising a treatment booth, which defines a treatment space. The objects are conveyed into and back out of the treatment space by means of a conveying device. The conveying device comprises a conveying element, by means of which a first surface having a first retaining device for at least one object and at least one second surface having a second retaining device for at least one object are provided. The first and the second surface are arranged in such a way that the first or the second surface bounds the treatment space at least in some areas depending on the position of the conveying element.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Part mounting apparatus

Номер: US20130067731A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A part processing apparatus includes a plurality of part mounting devices, each of which is rotatable. Parts are mounted on the plurality of part mounting devices, and the parts are rotated on the devices during a part processing operation. A rotational input shaft is coupled to all of the plurality of part mounting devices so that all of the part mounting devices rotate together. A part processing robot may be movable between a plurality of positions located adjacent each of the part mounting devices. Alternatively, the part mounting devices may be movable to a plurality of different positions so that each of the part mounting devices can be located adjacent to the part processing robot.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Wind turbine fluid application apparatus

Номер: US20130122210A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A wind turbine tower cleaning apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a frame which circumferentially extends at least partially around a wind turbine tower. A separator structure can be attached to the frame and extends between the frame and the wind turbine tower to position the frame at a predetermined distance away from the wind turbine tower. The separator structure can also include an attachment end which is attached to the frame and a slidabe end positionable near the wind turbine tower. A slider can be attached to the slidabe end of the separator structure and can slide on the surface of the wind turbine tower as the frame is raised and lowered on the wind turbine tower. A frame lift device can raise and lower the frame on the wind turbine tower. A sprayer can spray fluid onto the wind turbine tower to clean the wind turbine tower.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Coating device comprising a jet of coating medium which is broken down into drops

Номер: US20130284833A1
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

A coating device comprises at least one application apparatus to discharge a coating agent from at least one coating agent nozzle. The application apparatus is configured to apply an oscillation to at least one of the coating agent and at least one coating agent jet such that at least one of the coating agent and the at least one coating agent jet break up into droplets.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Threaded pipe cleaning system and method

Номер: US20130340794A1
Автор: Tony Flynn
Принадлежит: Individual

A pipe thread cleaning system includes an air delivery system, a fluid delivery system, and a thread cleaner having a housing. A pipe support assembly includes an inflatable seal associated with an open end of the housing. A fluid supply assembly includes a rotating stem having a first end positioned inside the housing and having a hub associated therewith, and a second end positioned outside of the housing. A wand is fluidly coupled with the hub and has a fist portion extending radially from the hub, and a second portion extending parallel to the sidewall and including an opening configured to direct a volume of cleaning fluid and gas onto threads of the threaded pipe. A handle is associated with the rotating stem and configured to rotate the rotating stem relative to the housing such that the wand directs a volume of cleaning fluid and gas towards the threads.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Application apparatus for applying an application medium to a component

Номер: US20140046491A1
Автор: Peter Hoffmann
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

An application apparatus is configured for application of a coating agent onto a component part, for example, for application of a sealing agent onto a body component. The application apparatus may include an elongated part, that is rotatable about its longitudinal axis and has a nozzle head with at least one nozzle to discharge the coating agent, and one valve unit to control the supply of the coating agent to the at least one nozzle. In a disclosed embodiment, the valve unit is formed outside the nozzle head and arranged at least in sections along the elongated part in a direction of the nozzle head.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Software for operating mode for material spraying device and a method for controlling the spraying direction of the device

Номер: US20220001409A1
Автор: Matti LUOTO
Принадлежит: TIKKURILA OYJ

The present invention introduces operational modes for a spraying device (501, 502), and a method for controlling the operational modes. Different operational modes comprise a wall (305) operational mode, a ceiling (306) operational mode and a holding mode for the spraying device (501, 502) with two variable options. The spraying device can be a painting device, washing device, or other treatment device capable to spray liquid material, such as paint. Other possible aspects of the present invention comprise a working tool, which can also be implemented to apply the above three different operational modes, or part of them.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THERMAL SPRAY DEPOSITION OF A COATING ON A SURFACE AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20190001364A1
Принадлежит:

Method of deposition of a coating on a surface of a workpiece, working with at least one deposition device, or torch, of Thermal Spray type, controlled by an associated motor. It is contemplated to perform the deposition step by configuring the torch so as to create two concurrent movements, of which a first movement along a linear path on the surface area to be coated; a second oscillation movement according to an axis of rotation coaxial with said advancement direction; this allows increasing the spray pattern of the thermal spray torch at each stroke resulting in a reduction of the relative movement speed of the torch itself. 1. A method for depositing a coating on a surface of a workpiece , the method working with at least one device , such as a Thermal Spray deposition torch , controlled by a robot; the method comprising carrying out the deposition step by configuring the torch so as to create two concurrent movements , of which:{'b': '1', 'a. A first movement (M) along the area of the surface to be coated; said first movement being carried out by the robot or equivalent system;'}{'b': '2', 'b. A second movement (M) of oscillation according to a rotation axis (AA) coaxial with said advancement direction; said second movement being carried out by a further associated motor.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement prepares the oscillation of the torch head.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement prepares the oscillation of only the nozzles of the torch head.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement prepares the oscillation of both the full torch and of the nozzles.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second movement is an oscillation of +/−30° claim 1 , with respect to a plane perpendicular to the surface to be coated.6. A torch for the deposition of surface coatings by thermal spray technologies claim 1 , the torch mechanically associated with a movement apparatus and ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

PAINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PAINTING

Номер: US20220008947A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A painting system includes painting unit including a first painting robot and a second painting robot, a cartridge carrier, and a cleaning tank. The painting robots each include a robot arm including a painting machine. The cartridge carrier includes a cartridge grip part. A first region is a region where a movable region of the painting machine of the first painting robot overlaps with a movable region of the cartridge grip part. A second region is a region where the movable region of the painting machine of the second painting robot overlaps with the movable region of the cartridge grip part. The cleaning tank is provided in a position including at least a part of the first region and at least a part of the second region. 1. A painting system , comprising:a painting unit configured to move relatively to an article to be painted, the painting unit including a first painting robot and a second painting robot, each of the first painting robot and the second painting robot including a robot arm, each of the robot arms including a painting machine, the painting machine including a cartridge loading part and a paint discharge part, the cartridge loading part being configured to be loaded with a paint cartridge, the paint discharge part being configured to discharge paint supplied from the paint cartridge toward the article to be painted;a cartridge carrier configured to carry the paint cartridge and load the paint cartridge into the cartridge loading part, the cartridge carrier including a cartridge grip part being configured to grip the paint cartridge; anda single cleaning tank configured to clean the paint discharge parts of the painting machines in the first painting robot and in the second painting robot, wherein:the first painting robot and the cartridge carrier are disposed such that a movable region of the painting machine of the first painting robot and a movable region of the cartridge grip part each include a first region where the movable region of the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

SKIRT FOR A ROTARY PROJECTOR OF COATING PRODUCT COMPRISING AT LEAST THREE DISTINCT SERIES OF AIR EJECTING NOZZLES

Номер: US20180008997A1
Принадлежит:

This skirt () is intended to equip a coating product rotary projector. The skirt () has a plurality of air ejection nozzles () arranged in said skirt () to eject jets of air forming shaping air suitable for shaping the jets of coating product, said air ejection nozzles () comprising at least three separate series of nozzles () each made up of a plurality of air ejection nozzles () fluidly connected to a shared supply chamber, specific to said series of nozzles (). 1. A skirt for a coating product intended to project a jet of coating product on a surface to be covered , the skirt having a plurality of air ejection nozzles arranged in said skirt to eject jets of air forming a shaping air suitable for shaping the jet of coating product ,wherein the air ejection nozzles comprise at least three separate series of nozzles, each series of nozzles consisting of a plurality of air ejection nozzles fluidly connected to a shared supply chamber, specific to said series of nozzles.2. The skirt according to claim 1 , wherein the air ejection nozzles comprise a first group of nozzles claim 1 , consisting of at least a first series of nozzles from among the series of nozzles claim 1 , and a second group of nozzles claim 1 , consisting of at least a second series of nozzles from among the series of nozzles claim 1 , the first group of nozzles being such that claim 1 , when the or each first series of nozzles is supplied with air claim 1 , the nozzles of the or each first series of nozzles eject first jets of air together forming a first shaping air suitable for shaping the jet of coating product in a narrow manner claim 1 , and the second group of nozzles being such that claim 1 , when the or each second series of nozzles is supplied with air claim 1 , the nozzles of the or each second series of nozzles eject second jets of air together forming a second shaping air suitable for shaping the jet of coating product in a wide manner.3. The skirt according to claim 2 , wherein the or ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Coating-forming apparatus and coating-forming method

Номер: US20150010713A1
Принадлежит: Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd

Provided is a coating-forming apparatus. The coating-forming apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a support member rotatably supporting a tube body about the central axis thereof; a robot moving in the longitudinal direction of the tube body and spraying paint or an abrasive material on the outer circumferential surface of the tube body, a rotation-detecting device attached to the tube body and measuring the angle of rotation of the tube body, and a controller for controlling the supporting member or the robot.

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

ROBOT TOOL AND ROBOT FOR DISPENSING AN ANTICORROSION WAX, AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20170014845A1
Автор: DREHER Claus
Принадлежит:

A robot tool for dispensing an anticorrosion wax including a nozzle unit for delivering non-atomized wax as a thin jet and wax atomized with compressed air as a spray cone. The nozzle unit is connected to a supply duct for compressed air and to a supply duct for wax, and has an internal nozzle for producing the jet and an external nozzle for producing the spray cone. An atomizing chamber is between the internal nozzle and the external nozzle, wherein the supply duct opens into the atomizing chamber. The internal nozzle is flush with the external nozzle such that, when the atomizing chamber is not supplied with compressed air, wax which exits as the jet may be delivered through the atomizing chamber and through the external nozzle. The atomizing chamber when supplied with compressed air is configured for atomizing the jet exiting from the internal nozzle by the compressed air. 1. Robot tool for dispensing an anticorrosion wax , in particular for the purpose of coating body parts for motor vehicles , having the following features: of non-atomized anticorrosion wax in the form of a thin jet, and', 'of anticorrosion wax atomized with compressed air, in the form of a spray cone; and, 'a. the robot tool comprises a nozzle unit which is configured for the selective delivery in a delivery direction'}b. the nozzle unit is connected to a supply duct for compressed air, and to a supply duct for anticorrosion wax; andc. the nozzle unit has an internal nozzle for producing a jet of anticorrosion wax, wherein the internal nozzle is supplied by way of the supply duct for anticorrosion wax; andd. the nozzle unit has an external nozzle for producing a spray cone of atomized anticorrosion wax; ande. an atomizing chamber is provided between the internal nozzle and the external nozzle, wherein the supply duct for the compressed air opens into the atomizing chamber, andf. the internal nozzle in the delivery direction is aligned so as to be flush with the external nozzle such that, when ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DRYWALL INSTALLATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20200016619A1
Принадлежит:

Any system described herein may be implemented in the context of an autonomous drywall installation robot. For example, an autonomous drywall installation robot may include one or more components such as a series of nested carriages, one or more drywall attachment mechanisms, one or more drywall positioning and fastening mechanisms, etc. In various other embodiments, any system described herein may be configured to utilize two or more robots described herein to work in conjunction toward one or more common goals. In one illustrative example, a first and second drywall installation robot may be configured to work in conjunction to: (1) lift a panel (e.g., a stone panel, tile, piece of drywall, sheetrock, gypsum board, or other construction board, etc.); (2) position the panel in a desired area; and (3) secure the panel in the desired area. 1. An autonomous drywall installation robot comprising:a wheeled base configured to support the autonomous drywall installation robot adjacent a support surface; a first vertical support that extends from the wheeled base and is perpendicular to the support surface; and', 'a second vertical support configured to slide relative to the first vertical support in a telescoping manner;, 'a drywall installation support system comprising at least one vertical support, wherein the at least one vertical support comprisesa drywall installation assembly adjacent the at least one vertical support and configured to translate vertically along a track defined by the second vertical support; and lifting the sheet of drywall using the drywall installation assembly;', 'causing the second vertical support to slide vertically relative to the first vertical support; and', 'causing the drywall installation assembly to slide relative to the second vertical support until the sheet of drywall is adjacent the desired installation location., 'causing the autonomous drywall installation robot to position a sheet of drywall adjacent a desired installation ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

PLASMA SPRAYING SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE COATING MEDIUM NOZZLE

Номер: US20210017637A1
Автор: Serra Jessica L.
Принадлежит:

A plasma spraying system is provided for coating a substrate. The plasma spraying system includes a plasma gun, a nozzle and a mounting system. The plasma gun is adapted to direct plasma towards the substrate. The nozzle is adapted to direct coating medium into the plasma. The mounting system is adapted to rotate the nozzle to change an angle of incidence between the coating medium and the plasma. 1. A process for plasma spraying a substrate , the process comprising:directing plasma from a plasma gun towards the substrate;directing coating medium from a nozzle into the plasma; androtating the nozzle to change an angle of incidence between the coating material and the plasma.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the coating medium comprises a suspension of coating particles within a carrier liquid.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is rotated before the plasma is directed from the plasma gun.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is rotated while the plasma is being directed from the plasma gun.5. The process of claim 1 , further comprising moving the nozzle along an axis to change a distance between the nozzle and the plasma gun.6. The process of claim 1 , further comprising rotating the nozzle at least partially circumferentially around the plasma gun.7. A plasma spraying system for coating a substrate claim 1 , the system comprising:a plasma gun adapted to direct plasma towards the substrate;a nozzle adapted to direct coating medium into the plasma, the coating medium comprising dry coating particles; anda mounting system adapted to rotate the nozzle to change an angle of incidence between the coating medium and the plasma. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/027,049 filed Apr. 4, 2016, which is a national stage application of PCT/US2014/061557 filed Oct. 21, 2014, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/895,765 filed Oct. 25, 2013, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Tube Spray Gun

Номер: US20180021798A1
Автор: David S. Pletcher
Принадлежит: Individual

An Tube Spray Gun for coating an elongated member comprising a handle, a flow trigger, at least one positioner engaging the member and adapted to maintain a spray tip in a desired position relative to the member, a mounting means for releasably engaging the spray tip assembly around the member, a coating supply fluidly connected to the spray tip and a flow activated by the trigger and a spray tip assembly calibrated to provide complete radial coverage of the member, whereby an user engages the positioner placing the apparatus around the member and activates the flow trigger while moving the apparatus along the member to coat the entire radial surface of the member with a single pass.

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

APPLICATOR MACHINE

Номер: US20160025256A1
Принадлежит:

An applicator machine and a process for heating and coating a section of pipeline. The applicator machine includes a frame configured to rotate about a section of pipeline to be heated and coated, rotating means operable to rotate the frame, and coating material applicators induction coils and radiant heaters mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith. The induction coil is configured to heat a section of pipeline adjacent to the induction coil to a coating material application temperature. The radiant heaters are configured to heat factory-applied coatings. Each coating material applicator sprays coating material through an aperture in a respective induction coil. The applicator includes an enclosure configured to surround a section of pipeline and provision for evacuating and collecting waste coating material. The coating material applicator may be configured to spray powder coating material, such as fusion bonded epoxy powder material and/or chemically modified polypropylene powder material. 1. An applicator machine for heating and coating a section of pipeline , the applicator machine comprising:a frame configured to rotate about a section of pipeline to be heated and coated;rotating means operable to rotate the frame;a coating material applicator mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith, andan induction coil mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith,wherein the induction coil is configured to heat a section of pipeline adjacent to the induction coil to a coating material application temperature and wherein the coating material applicator is arranged to spray coating material through an aperture through the induction coil.2. The applicator machine of claim 1 , wherein the coating applicator is arranged to spray a strip of coating material.3. The applicator machine of claim 2 , wherein the coating material applicator comprises a plurality of spray nozzles arranged in an elongate row.4. The applicator machine of claim 3 , wherein the nozzles are directed ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Ultrasonic material applicators and methods of use thereof

Номер: US20210023581A1
Принадлежит: Ford Motor Co

An ultrasonic atomization material applicator includes a material applicator with at least one transducer and an array plate with an array of micro-applicators. Each of the micro-applicators has a material inlet, a reservoir, and a micro-applicator plate with a plurality of apertures. At least one supply line is in communication with the micro-applicators and configured to supply at least one material to each of the micro-applicators. The at least one ultrasonic transducer is mechanically coupled to the at least one array of micro-applicators and configured to vibrate the at least one array of micro-applicators such that atomized droplets of the at least one material are ejected from each of the micro-applicators. A movement device configured to cyclically move the at least one array of micro-applicators back and forth about at least one axis of the at least one array of micro-applicators can be included.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

COATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180029061A1
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A nozzle unit is attached to a mounting portion of a coating apparatus through a support portion The nozzle unit can move along an arc-shaped guide portion provided on the support portion The guide portion maintains a tip of a nozzle at a center position of the arc shape and supports the nozzle unit such that the nozzle unit can move along the arc shape. 1. A coating apparatus comprising:a nozzle unit including a nozzle configured to discharge a liquid material;a support portion including a guide portion formed in an arc shape, the support portion configured to maintain a tip of the nozzle at a certain position while supporting the nozzle unit such that the nozzle unit can move along the arc shape of the guide portion;a nozzle unit movement mechanism configured to move the nozzle unit; anda transport unit configured to transport the support portion to apply the liquid material discharged from the nozzle to an object.2. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe nozzle is directional, andthe nozzle unit comprises a nozzle rotation mechanism configured to rotate the nozzle about a central axis.3. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe nozzle unit supports the nozzle such that the nozzle can move back and forth.4. The coating apparatus according to claim claim 1 , whereinthe support portion supports the nozzle unit such that the nozzle unit can move in a range of a central angle of 100° in the arc shape of the guide portion, The present invention relates to a coating apparatus which applies a liquid material such as a sealing agent.For a vehicle body plate or the like of a body of an automobile, two vehicle body plates are laminated in some cases. In such a case, even when the accuracy of each of the vehicle body plates to be laminated is within a tolerance range, a gap is formed between an end portion of one of the vehicle body plates and a surface of the other vehicle body plate due to combined allowable errors. If the gap remains opened ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20220048060A1
Принадлежит:

A holder, a transport device, and a method of manufacturing a container are described. The container comprises a body that extends along an axis and a flange that extends radially to the axis, and the holder comprises one or more fastening elements that are configured to engage one or more of a top surface, a bottom surface, or a peripheral surface of the flange. 1. A holder configured to hold a container during a manufacturing process , wherein the container comprises a body that extends along an axis and a flange that extends radially to the axis , wherein the holder comprises one or more fastening elements that are configured to engage one or more of a top surface , a bottom surface , or a peripheral surface of the flange.2. The holder of claim 1 , further comprising a support surface configured to support the bottom surface of the flange claim 1 , wherein a pair of opposing fastening elements is configured to engage the peripheral surface of the flange and secure the flange to the support surface.3. The holder of claim 1 , further comprising a support surface configured to support the bottom surface of the flange claim 1 , wherein the fastening element is configured to apply suction between the support surface of the holder and the bottom surface of the flange.4. The holder of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of opposing fastening elements claim 1 , wherein each fastening element is configured to clamp the top and bottom surfaces of the flange claim 1 , respectively.5. The holder of claim 1 , further comprising a support surface configured to support the bottom surface of the flange and a pair of opposing fastening elements claim 1 , wherein each fastening element comprises a holding clip configured to engage the top surface of the flange and clamp the bottom surface of the flange against the support surface.6. The holder of claim 5 , wherein each holding clip is pivotable about a pivot axis and comprises a biasing element that applies a biasing force that ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Automated vehicle washing system and/or method

Номер: US20220048478A1
Принадлежит: Plover Inc

The method can include: sampling measurements of a vehicle in-situ, generating a model based on the measurements, and determining a wash path based on the model. The method can optionally include washing the vehicle according to the wash path.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR COATING HEAT TRANSFER TUBE FOR CONDENSER

Номер: US20190030561A1
Автор: Kim Hyun Sik, KIM Jin Bum
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A system for coating a heat transfer tube for a condenser is disclosed. The system simplifies a process of coating the heat transfer tube, and is able to uniformly coat a plurality of heat transfer tubes. In addition, the system is economically feasible in that coating solution can be reused by collecting and circulating it. Due to super-hydrophobic coating, the size of a droplet condensed on the surfaces of the heat transfer tubes coated by the system can be reduced, and a condensation heat transfer coefficient can be increased. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for coating a plurality of heat transfer tubes for a condenser , the system comprising:at least one pair of static rotating units configured to rotate a cylindrical bundle in which the plurality of heat transfer tubes are arranged;a spray unit facing a circumference of the cylindrical bundle and configured to spray a coating solution onto respective surfaces of the plurality of heat transfer tubes;a recovery unit disposed under the cylindrical bundle and configured to collect the coating solution remaining after the coating solution is sprayed onto the surfaces of the plurality of heat transfer tubes and flows downward over the surfaces of the plurality of heat transfer tubes; anda circulation unit communicating with the recovery unit and configured to supply the collected coating solution to the spray unit.22. The system according to claim 21 , wherein each static rotating unit of the at least one pair of static rotating units is disposed below the cylindrical bundle to support the cylindrical bundle from a lower side of the cylindrical bundle.23. The system according to claim 21 , wherein the at least one pair of static rotating units includes a pair of static rotating units respectively disposed at longitudinally opposite ends of the cylindrical bundle.24. The system according to claim 21 , further comprising:a pair of movable rotating units disposed below the cylindrical bundle to support the cylindrical ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Calculating thicknesses of applied coating material

Номер: US20170032060A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE Ltd

Systems and a method for calculating thickness values of a coating material applied by a coating gun on object surfaces in industrial processes include measuring, on real test surfaces, the thickness values of coating material samples applied by the coating gun on the real test surfaces. The measured thickness values are used to generate 3D virtual objects modeling the coating dispersions of the coating gun at given angles formed between the coating gun and the test surface. The thickness values of the coating material applied on the surface of a simulated object by a simulated gun at a certain angle are calculated by detecting the collision between the 3D virtual object mounted on the simulated coating gun and surface elements of the simulated object surface.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMATED COATING SYSTEM HAVING SMART END-EFFECTOR TOOL

Номер: US20220050435A1
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Automated systems and methods of using a smart end-effector tool () including an applicator () to apply a coating onto an object surface () (e.g., a wind blade) are provided. The smart tool () can process on-board sensor signals and update its working state with a remote robot controller () in real time and send instructions to the robot controller () to adjust the tool's travelling around the object surface () and optimize the applicator's () operation. 1. An end-effector tool mounted on a motive robot arm to apply a coating onto an object surface , the tool comprising:an applicator configured to apply a coating onto an object surface;one or more first sensors configured to detect a working state of the applicator, while the applicator applies the coating onto the object surface;one or more second sensors configured to detect a travelling state of the tool, while the tool travelling under the locomotion of the motive robot arm along the object surface; anda tool control circuit to receive signals from the first and second sensors and process the signals to generate state information of the end-effector tool.2. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the applicator includes one or more applicator heads fluidly connected to one or more cartridges to apply one or more coating materials onto the object surface.3. The tool of claim 2 , wherein the applicator further includes one or more air knives downstream of the applicator heads to displace claim 2 , feather and cure the coating materials on the object surface.4. The tool of claim 3 , wherein the applicator further includes one or more pressurized air tanks fluidly connected to the air knives to provide pressurized air.5. The tool of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting interface to functionally connect the tool to the motive robot arm.6. The tool of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first sensors include at least one of a temperature sensor claim 1 , a pressure sensor claim 1 , a humidity sensor claim 1 , a fluid flow ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

PROCESS OF FORMING COPPER ANODES

Номер: US20170036264A1
Автор: SUAREZ LOIRA Pablo
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The present invention relates to a process of forming copper anodes () in a casting wheel (I) from the stage in which the copper is in liquid molten state () in a dumping chute () and is transferred to a ladle () until the anode () of solid copper is transformed into an anode () and is discharged from a mould () located in said casting wheel (I) wherein said process prevents the liquid molten copper () from being adhered to the edge of the ladle () and in the interstice () generated between the surfaces of the ejector rod () and the passing through bore () located on the mould () comprising the stages of: pouring the molten liquid copper from a distributing dumping chute () towards a ladle (); (b) connecting the metallic components of the ladle () to the ground in order to produce positive charge (); (c) spraying towards the edge (lip) of the ladle () an air jet () with dry dusting release agent () which is expelled by a nozzle () charging the particles of said dry dusting () with high voltage and negative charge the particles of said dry dusting release agent () with high voltage and negative charge (); (f) pouring the molten liquid copper () from the ladle () towards the cavity (II) of a mould () of anodes; (g) waiting until the copper gets cold in order to form the anode () by means of the turn of the casting wheel (I); (h) driving the ejector rod () to expel the anode () from the cavity (II) of the mould (); and (i) removing the anode () from the mould () by means of cranes. The nozzle () is moved over the ladle zone () and mould zone () by means of a robotic arm () which is mounted on a cart () suspended above the casting wheel (I).(); (b) connecting the metallic components of the mould () to the ground in order to produce a positive charge (); (e) spraying towards the cavity (II) of the mould () and towards the location zone of the ejector rod () dry dusting release agent () through an air jet () which passes through a nozzle () which charges the particles of ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF COATING THICKNESS

Номер: US20190039082A1
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An example method that includes receiving, by a computing device, a geometry of the component that includes a plurality of locations on a surface of the component; determining, by the computing device, a respective target thickness of the coating for each respective location of the plurality of locations based on a target coated component geometry and the geometry of the component; and determining, by the computing device, a number of passes or velocity of a coating device for each respective position of a plurality of positions to achieve the respective target thickness for each respective location. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a computing device, a geometry of a component, the geometry comprising a plurality of locations on a surface of the component;determining, by the computing device, a respective target thickness of a coating for each respective location of the plurality of locations based on a target coated component geometry and the geometry of the component;determining, by the computing device, a number of passes of a coating device for each position of a plurality of positions of a coating program to achieve the respective target thickness for each respective location; anddetermining, by the computing device, a respective velocity of the coating device relative to the component for each respective position for each respective pass of the number of passes to achieve the respective target thickness for each respective location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling claim 1 , by the computing device claim 1 , the coating device based on the determined number of passes and the respective velocities.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the number of passes comprises at least a first pass and a second pass,the respective velocities comprise at least a first velocity and a second velocity, andat least one of the second pass or the second velocity, for a respective position is based at least in part on an amount of the coating applied at a ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Adaptive control of coating thickness

Номер: US20190039083A1

An example method that includes receiving a first geometry of a component in an uncoated state and a second geometry of the component in a coated state; determining a first difference between the second geometry and a first simulated geometry based on the first geometry and a first spray law comprising a plurality of first spray law parameters; iteratively adjusting at least one first spray law parameter to determine a respective subsequent spray law; iteratively determining a respective subsequent difference between the second geometry and a subsequent simulated geometry based on the first geometry and the subsequent respective spray law; selecting a subsequent spray law from the respective subsequent spray laws based on the respective subsequent differences; and controlling a coating process based on the selected subsequent spray law.

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF COATING THICKNESS

Номер: US20190039084A1
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An example method that includes receiving a geometry of an uncoated component and a measured coating thickness of a coated test; determining a simulated coating thickness based on the geometry and a first spray law including a plurality of first spray law parameters; determining a difference between the simulated coating thicknesses and the measured coating thickness; iteratively adjusting at least one first spray law parameter to determine a respective subsequent spray law and determining a respective subsequent difference between the measured coating thickness and a subsequent simulated coating thickness based on the geometry and the respective subsequent spray law; selecting a subsequent spray law from the plurality of respective subsequent spray laws based on the respective subsequent differences; and controlling a coating process based on the selected subsequent spray law to compensate for the difference. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a computing device, a geometry of a component in an uncoated state and a measured coating thickness of a test component in a coated state, wherein a test geometry of the test component in an uncoated state is substantially similar to the geometry;determining, by the computing device, a simulated coating thickness based on the geometry and a first spray law comprising a plurality of first spray law parameters;determining, by the computing device, a sticking factor based on a difference between the simulated coating thicknesses and the measured coating thickness; adjusting, by the computing device, at least one first spray law parameter of the plurality of first spray law parameters to determine a respective subsequent spray law comprising a plurality of respective subsequent spray law parameters; and', 'determining, by the computing device, a respective subsequent difference between the measured coating thickness and a subsequent simulated coating thickness based on the geometry and the respective subsequent spray law;, ' ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Adaptive control of coating thickness

Номер: US20190041192A1

An example method that includes receiving a geometry of a component that includes a plurality of locations on a surface of the component; determining a first target trajectory including a first plurality of target trajectory points and a second target trajectory including a second plurality of target trajectory points, the first and second trajectories offset in a first direction, and the first and second plurality of trajectory points offset in a second direction; determining a respective target coating thickness of the coating based on a target coated component geometry and the geometry; and determining a respective motion vector of a coating device based on the first and second target trajectories to deposit the respective target coating thickness.

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED FLUIDJET SYSTEM FOR STRIPPING, PREPPING AND COATING A PART

Номер: US20180043394A1
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An integrated liquidjet system capable of stripping, prepping and coating a part includes a cell defining an enclosure, a jig for holding the part inside the cell, an ultrasonic nozzle having an ultrasonic transducer for generating a pulsed liquidjet, a coating particle source for supplying coating particles to the nozzle, a pressurized liquid source for supplying the nozzle with a pressurized liquid to enable the nozzle to generate the pulsed liquidjet to sequentially strip, prep and coat the part, a high-voltage electrode and a ground electrode inside the nozzle for charging the coating particles, and a human-machine interface external to the cell for receiving user commands and for controlling the pulsed liquidjet exiting from the nozzle in response to the user commands. 1. A method of stripping , prepping and coating a part , the method comprising:holding the part inside a cell that defines an electrically shielded enclosure;generating a pulsed liquidjet using an ultrasonic nozzle;supplying coating particles to the nozzle;supplying the nozzle with a pressurized liquid to enable the nozzle to generate the pulsed liquidjet to sequentially strip, prep and coat the part;charging the coating particles using a high-voltage electrode and a ground electrode inside the nozzle;stripping the part by controlling the pulsed liquidjet;prepping the part by controlling the pulsed liquidjet; andcoating the part by controlling the pulsed liquidjet.2. The method as claimed in further comprising optically inspecting the part to determine when stripping is complete and then automatically switching to prepping.3. The method as claimed in further comprising detecting when prepping is complete and then automatically switching to coating.4. The method as claimed in further comprising detecting when coating is complete.5. A method of stripping claim 3 , prepping and coating a part claim 3 , the method comprising:generating a pulsed liquidjet using an ultrasonic nozzle that ultrasonically ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE COMPRISING AN AXIAL PISTON PUMP FOR APPLYING A FLUID PRODUCT TO A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20200047213A1
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An application device, intended for applying at least one fluid product to a substrate, including an application member for formatting the or each fluid product so that it can be applied to the substrate, the application member having an outlet orifice via which the fluid product(s) exits (exit) the application device. The application device also includes, for at least one fluid product, a metering pump for supplying the application member with the said fluid product and a device for supplying the fluid product to the metering pump. This metering pump consists in an axial piston pump. 1. An application device for applying at least one fluid product on a substrate , comprising:an application member adapted for shaping the or each fluid product for its application on the substrate, the application member comprising an outlet orifice for the fluid product(s) outside the application device; and a metering pump for the supply of said application member with the fluid product product, the metering pump comprising an axial piston pump; and', 'a supply device for supplying the fluid product to said metering pump., 'for at least one fluid product2. The application device according to claim 1 , wherein said supply device is suitable for supplying the fluid product to said metering pump at a pressure greater than the pressure of the fluid product leaving said metering pump.3. The application device according to claim 2 , wherein said supply device comprises:a booster pump; anda booster pipe fluidly connecting an outlet of said booster pump to an inlet of said metering pump.4. The application device according to claim 3 , wherein said booster pump comprises a double-acting pump.5. The application device according to claim 3 , wherein said supply device comprises a vessel containing the fluid product claim 3 , an inlet of said booster pump being fluidly connected to said vessel.6. The application device according to claim 1 , wherein said supply device is suitable for supplying ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

Spraying Apparatus for Cleaning Carboys and Associated Methods Thereof

Номер: US20170050225A1
Автор: Garrison Richard Lee
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A spraying apparatus is disclosed that allows the interior of a carboy that has been used to make beer. The spraying apparatus comprises a main arm, an articulating arm, a hose, and a controller, the main arm being operationally connected to the articulating arm, and the controller controlling the amount of articulation from the articulating arm. The device is able to reach areas in the carboys that are hard to reach with brushes. 1. A spraying apparatus comprising a main arm , an articulating arm , a controller and a hose , said main arm being operationally connected to the articulating arm , said controller being operationally connected to and controlling an amount of articulation by said articulating arm; wherein said articulating arm is able to articulate from an amount that is 0 degrees relative to said main arm to an amount that is about 180 degrees relative to said main arm.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said hose has a proximal end and a distal end wherein said proximal end is clamped on to said main arm. and said distal end is clamped to said articulating arm.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said controller at a first end is attached at a connection point on the articulating arm and at a second end is at a position that is proximal to a user of the apparatus.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller manipulates the articulating arm by a pushing or pulling of the controller.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the connection point comprises a screw or bolt.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the articulating arm has a near end and a far end claim 2 , the near end deposed adjacent the main arm and the tar end adjacent the distal end of the hose.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising a connection point on the articulating arm that is positioned about halfway between the near end and the far end.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein when the articulating arm is in a position claim 1 , that is about 0 degrees relative to said ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

CABLE ROBOT FOR COATING PROCEDURES

Номер: US20220072575A1
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The present invention refers to an automated painting system on oil ships, being executed by a mobile platform and an oscillating arm. The assembly only works due to the control of cables, winders and wheels. This approach is aimed at painting large vertical walls. The painting deck suspension uses four cables, each connected to a pivot on the mobile platform, and two fixed pivots plus four winders. The winders contain a servo motor in a synchronous serial network. The cables are made of reduced-weight polyethylene. Each cable is connected exclusively to one winder. Suspension is achieved with the aid of two adapted cranes and initialization through the addition of a giraffe-type crane. 1. A cable robot used in a coating process , the robot comprising:two fixed pivots;four movable pivots;four cables;four winders;a process effectuator or mobile platform assembly and oscillating mechanism,two cranes; andan electronic control unit.2. A cable robot of claim 1 , wherein the cables comprise a reduced-weight polyethylene material claim 1 , with the cables connected two-by-two to each of the fixed pivots that are at deck height on a ship claim 1 , and the cables suspend the mobile platform connected to the moveable pivots.3. A cable robot of claim 1 , wherein the mobile platform is moved by the winders that act on the cables claim 1 , through the electronic control unit.4. A cable robot of claim 1 , wherein the winders are installed on the cranes claim 1 , and the cranes contain two additional supports claim 1 , wherein one of the additional supports is aligned with a crane boom and the other one of the additional supports is tilted to a side of the cables.5. A cable robot of claim 1 , wherein each of the winders contains a load cell for measuring force applied to at least one of the cables and a compensation of a free length between each of the winders and the mobile platform claim 1 , and also each of the winders contains a servo motor in a synchronous serial network.6. A ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Method of Covering a Surface of a Building and Robot Therefor

Номер: US20200055193A1
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A method of covering a surface of a building, the method comprising spraying an expandable foam material onto the surface and allowing the foam material to solidify whereby to form a covering of the surface and a robotic vehicle configured to carry out the method. 1. A robotic device comprising a spray nozzle , wherein the spray nozzle is coupled to a hose that is coupled to a source of thermally insulating material , wherein the spray nozzle of the robotic device sprays at least one layer of thermally insulating material onto an underside of a suspended floor of a building , wherein the thermally insulating material forms an insulative covering , wherein an underfloor cavity comprises a space between the underside of the suspended floor and a ground surface , wherein the source of the thermally insulating material is located outside the underfloor cavity , and wherein the robotic device is able to be introduced into the underfloor cavity and remotely operated.2. The robotic device of claim 1 , wherein the robotic device is a robotic vehicle further comprising a propulsion system configured to move the robotic vehicle relative to the underside of the suspended floor.3. The robotic device of claim 2 , wherein the propulsion system comprises at least one driven wheel.4. The robotic device of claim 3 , wherein the robotic device comprises a chassis having a length and the at least one driven wheel is mounted so as to have two positions relative to the chassis: a first position where the at least one driven wheel is positioned so as to be able to drive the robotic device in a direction of the length of the chassis and a second position where a rotational axis of the at least one driven wheel is aligned with the length claim 3 , wherein the maximum cross-sectional area of the robotic device in a plane perpendicular to the length is less in the second position than in the first position.5. The robotic device of claim 1 , wherein the thermally insulating material is an ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

Coating method and corresponding coating device

Номер: US20220080445A1
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

The disclosure concerns a coating method and a corresponding coating device for coating components with a nozzle applicator with several nozzles, in particular for painting motor vehicle body components. The disclosure provides that the nozzle applicator is flexibly controlled during the coating method.

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

APPLICATION DEVICE, APPLICATION ROBOT, AND APPLICATION METHOD

Номер: US20160067732A1
Автор: NAKAMURA Chiharu
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI

An application device includes: a discharger having a discharge port configured to discharge an application material; a first supporter movably supporting the discharger around a position of the discharge port; and a first driver configured to move the discharger supported by the first supporter. An application method, includes: making a central axis of a discharge port coaxial with any rotation axis in an arm portion of an application robot, the discharge port being configured to discharge an application material; and applying the application material to an applied surface while moving a discharger having the discharge port around a position of the discharge port. 1. An application device , comprising:a discharger having a discharge port configured to discharge an application material;a first supporter movably supporting the discharger around a position of the discharge port; anda first driver configured to move the discharger supported by the first supporter.2. The application device according to claim 1 , whereinthe first supporter has an arc-like first rail,the discharger has a base side supported by the first rail; andthe discharger is configured to slide along the first rail by the first driver.3. The application device according to claim 2 , whereinthe first supporter includes a protrusion configured to restrict movement of the discharger.4. The application device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga coupling portion coupling an output shaft of the first driver to a base side of the discharger.5. The application device according to claim 4 , wherein a drive-side member coupled to the output shaft of the first driver; and', 'a driven-side member disposed on the base side of the discharger, and, 'the coupling portion includesthe coupling portion is configured to transmit a power of the first driver between the drive-side member and the driven-side member.6. The application device according to claim 5 , whereinthe drive-side member has an opening extending ...

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

PORTABLE CAVITATION PEENING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20190062858A1
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

A method of cavitation peening may include coupling a moveable water source to a portable nozzle, through a flexible conduit. The method may include positioning the nozzle adjacent a treatment surface and discharging a first and second stream of fluid through a first and second channel of the nozzle, with the second channel concentrically positioned around the first channel. The first stream may have a first pressure, and the second stream may have a second pressure, the first pressure being greater than the second pressure and the two streams combining to generate a cloud of cavitation bubbles. 1. An apparatus for cavitation peening , comprising:a fluid source,a first pump device configured to receive a first fluid stream from the fluid source,a second pump device configured to receive a second fluid stream from the fluid source,a nozzle assembly configured to be translated over a stationary treatment area on a work piece, each of the pumps being connected to the nozzle via a flexible conduit, the nozzle being configured to mix fluid received from the first and second pumps to generate a cloud of cavitation bubbles, anda sensor configured to measure a stand-off distance between the nozzle assembly and the stationary treatment area.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle assembly includes a handle configured for manual manipulation of the nozzle.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first pump device pumps the first fluid stream at a first pressure claim 1 , and the second pump device pumps the second fluid stream at a second pressure claim 1 , the first pressure being higher than the second pressure.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first pressure is at least 1000 p.s.i. greater than the second pressure.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first pressure is at least 2000 p.s.i. greater than the second pressure.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flexible conduits carrying the first and second fluid streams are at least partially ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

Automated construction robot systems and methods

Номер: US20200061827A1
Принадлежит: Ascend Robotics LLC

An automated construction robot system includes: a mobile base assembly configured to be displaceable within the work area; a head assembly configured to process a work surface; an arm assembly configured to moveably-couple the head assembly and the mobile base assembly and controllably-displace the head assembly with respect to the work surface; a machine vision system configured to scan a target area and generate target area information; and a computational system configured to: process the target area information to identify a surface defect, generate one or more remedial instructions based, at least in part, upon the surface defect identified, and manipulate one or more of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and the arm assembly based, at least in part, upon the one or more remedial instructions.

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

Automated construction robot systems and methods

Номер: US20200061828A1
Принадлежит: Ascend Robotics LLC

An automated construction robot system includes: a mobile base assembly configured to be displaceable within the work area; a head assembly configured to process a work surface; an arm assembly configured to moveably-couple the head assembly and the mobile base assembly and controllably-displace the head assembly with respect to the work surface; and a computational system configured to: manipulate one or more of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and the arm assembly; detect contact of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and/or the arm assembly with an object, and adjust the manipulation of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and/or the arm assembly in response to sensing such contact with the object.

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

Automated construction robot systems and methods

Номер: US20200061840A1
Автор: David Askey, Shumei YIN
Принадлежит: Ascend Robbotics LLC

An automated construction robot system includes: a mobile base assembly configured to be displaceable within a work area; a head assembly configured to process a work surface; an arm assembly configured to moveably-couple the head assembly and the mobile base assembly and controllably-displace the head assembly with respect to the work surface; a machine vision system configured to scan a target area and generate target area information; and a computational system configured to: manipulate one or more of the mobile base assembly, the head assembly and the arm assembly to apply a coating material to the work surface via the head assembly, process the target area information to generate one or more edge instructions, and manipulate the angle of incidence of the head assembly with respect to the work surface based, at least in part, upon the one or more edge instructions.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

Master Application Paths for Coatings

Номер: US20180065134A1
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A method of applying a coating to at least a portion of a surface of a structure using reusable master path rules. The surface of the structure is identified to form surface data. A framework for the surface of the structure is generated using the surface data. The framework comprises a plurality of points. Reusable master path rules are created for a master path connecting the plurality of points. The master path is a continuous line representing a universal route for applying coatings to the surface. The coating is applied to the at least a portion of the surface of the structure using the reusable master path rules. 1. A method of applying a coating to at least a portion of a surface of a structure using reusable master path rules , the method comprising:identifying the surface of the structure to form surface data;generating a framework for the surface of the structure using the surface data, wherein the framework comprises a plurality of points;creating reusable master path rules for a master path connecting the plurality of points, wherein the master path is a continuous line representing a universal route for applying coatings to the surface; andapplying the coating to the at least a portion of the surface of the structure using the reusable master path rules.2. The method of further comprising:testing a number of coatings on a number of test surfaces to form test data, wherein the number of test surfaces are substantially similar to the surface of the structure, and wherein the reusable master path rules for the master path are created using the test data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each of the number of coatings has at least a minimum desirable quality when applied to the surface of the structure using the master path.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the coating comprises applying the coating using an application tool and further comprising:selecting application parameters for the application tool using at least one of characteristics of ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A DISPENSER OF CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENT UNDERFILL

Номер: US20220087083A1
Автор: Loftin Rayce, Tudman Mark
Принадлежит: JABIL INC.

An apparatus, system and method for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board. The apparatus, system, and method includes a dispensing end effector suitable for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board within an underfill chamber. The dispensing end effector may include: an electromechanical connection to at least one dispensing robot arm capable of physically situating the dispensing proximate to the circuit board; a communicative connection to a dispense controller capable of communicatively controlling at least the dispensing; a dispenser which includes an underfill output port, which is capable of the dispensing, and which is removably mounted to the electromechanical association; and a protective enclosure at least substantially about the dispenser. 1. A dispensing end effector suitable for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board within an underfill chamber , comprising:an electromechanical connection to at least one dispensing robot arm capable of physically situating the dispensing proximate to the circuit board;a communicative connection to a dispense controller capable of communicatively controlling at least the dispensing;a dispenser which includes an underfill output port, which is capable of the dispensing, and which is removably mounted to the electromechanical association; anda protective enclosure at least substantially about the dispenser.2. The dispensing end effector of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises a piezo-jet dispenser.3. The dispensing end effector of claim 2 , wherein the piezo-jet dispenser dispenses the underfill at a rate of between about 100 and about 300 drops per second.4. The dispensing end effector of claim 2 , wherein an angle of a piezo-hammer of the piezo-jet dispenser at least partially dictates a flow rate of the underfill.5. The dispensing end effector of claim 1 , wherein the protective enclosure is substantially sealed.6. The dispensing end effector of ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING UNDERFILL ON A CIRCUIT BOARD

Номер: US20220087084A1
Автор: Loftin Rayce, Tudman Mark
Принадлежит: JABIL INC.

An apparatus, system and method for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board. The apparatus, system and method may include an underfill chamber having an input through which the printed circuit board is received; at least one dispensing robot capable of dispensing the underfill to the components; a lower heater suitable to substantially evenly heat at least half of or the entirety of an underside of the printed circuit board once the printed circuit board is within the underfill chamber; and an overhead heater capable of heating up to half of a topside of the printed circuit board once the printed circuit board is within the underfill chamber. 1. An apparatus for dispensing underfill to components on a printed circuit board , comprising:an underfill chamber having an input through which the printed circuit board is received;at least one dispensing robot capable of dispensing the underfill to the components;a lower heater suitable to substantially evenly heat at least half of or the entirety of an underside of the printed circuit board once the printed circuit board is within the underfill chamber; andan overhead heater capable of heating up to half of a topside of the printed circuit board once the printed circuit board is within the underfill chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a conveyer capable of conveying the printed circuit board through the input.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the conveyer comprises a slide.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the conveyer is automated and the conveying through the input is subjected to an automated timer.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a carrier upon which the printed circuit board passes into the underfill chamber.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the lower heater comprises the carrier.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the carrier comprises finned heaters.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the carrier comprises air circulators.9. The apparatus of ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

Variable Radius Print Head End Effector

Номер: US20180071773A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A surface treatment assembly for treating a contoured surface includes an adjustable base having at least a first contour shape and a second contour shape. The surface treatment assembly further includes a plurality of applicator heads that are coupled to the adjustable base. Moreover, each applicator head is configured to apply a surface treatment to the contoured surface. Furthermore, the surface treatment assembly includes an actuator which is operatively coupled to the adjustable base and the actuator is configured to manipulate the adjustable base between the first contour shape and the second contour shape.

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

Pipe Conditioning Tool

Номер: US20210078053A1
Автор: Bamford Brad
Принадлежит: Automatic Coating Limited

A pipe conditioning tool comprising a drive unit to move the tool along a pipe and a work head rotatable about an axis of the pipe to condition a surface of the pipe, the drive unit includes a frame extending to opposite sides of the pipe, the frame having legs extending radially beyond the work head to provide support for the tool upon removal from said pipe. 1. A girth weld coater to apply a coating to a girth weld connecting a pair of sections of a pipe , said girth weld coater having a support fixed to the pipe and extending about said pipe sections in a continuous manner , a carriage carried by the support in spaced relationship to the surface of the pipe sections for continuous movement around the pipe sections , a reservoir of coating material on the carriage to move with the carriage around the pipe sections , a dispenser on the carriage to dispense coating material from the reservoir and an applicator carried by the carriage and extending from the carriage and in to engagement with the surface of the pipe sections to spread the coating material over the girth weld as the carriage rotates.2. The girth weld coater of including a pair of yokes extending about the pipe sections and spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of said pipe claim 1 , said carriage extending between said yokes and supported thereon.3. The girth weld coater of wherein said yokes are secured to said pipe sections and said carriage moves relative to said yokes about said pipe sections.4. The girth weld coater according to wherein a drive acts between said support and carriage to move said carriage about said pipe sections.5. The girth welder according to wherein said drive includes a ring gear extending about said pipe and a drive pinion engaging said ring gear.6. The girth welder according to wherein said support includes a pair of yokes extending about the pipe sections and said ring gear is supported on a yoke.7. The girth weld coater according to wherein teeth on said ring gear are ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Automatically coloring method for 3d physical model

Номер: US20200073365A1
Принадлежит: Kinpo Electronics Inc, XYZ Printing Inc

An automatically coloring method for 3D physical model is provided. The method is to control a 3D coloring apparatus to execute 3D scanning and a modeling process on a 3D physical model placed on a movable carrier platform for generating scanning object data via a 3D scanning module, generate data for controlling coloring and data for controlling carrier platform associated with each other according to color distribution data and the scan object data, control the movable carrier platform to change a spatial position of the 3D physical model according to the data for controlling carrier platform, and control a coloring module to color a plurality of viewing surfaces of the 3D physical model. Therefore, automatically executing a coloring process on the 3D physical model can be achieved, and the artificial coloring can be replaced as well.

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS PAINTING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20190076868A1
Принадлежит:

An automated mobile paint robot, according to particular embodiments, comprises: (1) a wheeled base; (2) at least one paint sprayer; (3) at least one pump; (4) a vision system; (5) a GPS navigation system; and (5) a computer controller configured to: (A) generate a room painting plan using one or more inputs from the GPS navigation system, vision system, etc.; (B) control movement of the automated mobile paint robot across a support surface: (C) use the vision system to position the wheeled base in a suitable position from which to paint a desired area using the at least one paint sprayer; and (D) use the at least one pump to activate the at least one paint sprayer to paint a swath (e.g., swatch) of paint from the suitable position. 1. An autonomous mobile spraying robot comprising:a wheeled base configured to support the autonomous mobile spraying robot adjacent a support surface; a first vertical support that extends from the wheeled base and is perpendicular to the support surface; and', 'a second vertical support configured to slide relative to the first vertical support in a telescoping manner;, 'a sprayer support system comprising at least one vertical support, wherein the at least one vertical support comprisesat least one sprayer adjacent the at least one vertical support and configured to translate vertically along a track defined by the second vertical support; and causing the second vertical support to slide vertically relative to the first vertical support at a first speed to a height that corresponds to a height of the wall; and', 'causing the at least one sprayer to slide relative to the second vertical support at a second speed such that the first speed and second speed are synchronized to the desired speed and the at least one sprayer travels a linear path from a base of the second vertical support adjacent a base of the wall to a top portion of the second vertical support adjacent a top portion of the wall; and', 'causing the wheeled base to move ...

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24-03-2016 дата публикации

Painting method and painting installation for painting a component with a character edge

Номер: US20160082461A1
Автор: Udo Wolf
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

A component is conveyed in a conveyor direction through a painting installation by conveyor. The component surface of the component to be painted is subdivided into surface painting modules which lie one behind the other in the conveyor direction. The individual painting modules of the component surface are painted one after the other using a multi-axis painting robot that has an atomiser. The painting robot guides the atomiser, within each one painting module, along a painting path and across the component surface of the painting module. The painting path has at least one path section running transverse to the component edge. Within the painting module, the painting path can comprise at least one path section that runs substantially parallel to the component edge.

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

DYNAMIC SYNCHRONIZED MASKING AND COATING

Номер: US20170080447A1
Автор: Rouaud Didier
Принадлежит:

A computer-implemented system and method for operating mobile automated workstations in a workspace including a workpiece is disclosed. A computer device defines an 18.-. (canceled)9. A coating system , comprising:a coating dispensing robot including a coating applicator;a masking robot including at least one mask; move the coating applicator relative to a workpiece with the coating dispensing robot;', 'move the mask relative to the workpiece with the masking robot;', 'position the mask between the coating applicator and the workpiece; and,', 'deposit at least a portion of coating dispensed by the coating applicator on the workpiece and at least a portion of the coating dispensed by the coating applicator on the mask while the mask is positioned between the coating applicator and workpiece., 'the coating dispensing robot and masking robot in communication with at least one controller, the at least one controller including computer readable instructions written on a non-transient storage medium that upon execution10. The coating system of wherein the at least one controller includes computer readable instructions written on a non-transient storage medium that upon execution deposit at least a portion of coating dispensed by the coating applicator on the workpiece by dispensing the portion of coating through a hole in the mask.11. The coating system of wherein the at least one controller includes computer readable instructions written on a non-transient storage medium that upon execution move the applicator relative to the workpiece while the mask is held stationary relative to the workpiece.12. The coating system of wherein the at least one controller includes computer readable instructions written on a non-transient storage medium that upon execution hold the applicator stationary relative to the workpiece while moving the mask relative to the workpiece.13. The coating system of wherein the at least one controller includes computer readable instructions written on a ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

APPLICATOR MACHINE

Номер: US20190078723A1
Принадлежит:

An applicator machine and a process for heating and coating a section of pipeline. The applicator machine includes a frame configured to rotate about a section of pipeline to be heated and coated, rotating means operable to rotate the frame, and coating material applicators induction coils and radiant heaters mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith. The induction coil is configured to heat a section of pipeline adjacent to the induction coil to a coating material application temperature. The radiant heaters are configured to heat factory-applied coatings. Each coating material applicator sprays coating material through an aperture in a respective induction coil. The applicator includes an enclosure configured to surround a section of pipeline and provision for evacuating and collecting waste coating material. The coating material applicator may be configured to spray powder coating material, such as fusion bonded epoxy powder material and/or chemically modified polypropylene powder material. 1. An applicator machine for heating and coating a section of pipeline , the applicator machine comprising:a frame configured to rotate about a section of pipeline to be heated and coated;rotating means operable to rotate the frame;a coating material applicator mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith, andan induction coil mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith,wherein the induction coil is configured to heat a section of pipeline adjacent to the induction coil to a coating material application temperature and wherein the coating material applicator is arranged to spray coating material through an aperture through the induction coil.2. The applicator machine of claim 1 , wherein the coating applicator is arranged to spray a strip of coating material.3. The applicator machine of claim 2 , wherein the coating material applicator comprises a plurality of spray nozzles arranged in an elongate row.4. The applicator machine of claim 3 , wherein the nozzles are directed ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20220097232A1
Принадлежит: Yaskawa Electric Corp

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.

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

COATING METHOD AND COATING DEVICE

Номер: US20200078811A1
Принадлежит: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

The present application discloses a coating method including: detecting a shape of an object over a coating zone which extends from a start point position to an end point position to generate first detection data before application of coating agent to the object; moving a bracket for holding a nozzle for discharging the coating agent with bringing the bracket into contact with the object to apply the coating agent to the object over the coating zone; detecting a shape of the object after application of the coating agent over the coating zone, to generate second detection data; extracting first extraction data and second extraction data in correspondence to detection positions intermittently set in the coating zone from the first detection data and the second detection data; and comparing the first extraction data with the second extraction data to detect a coating state of the coating agent. 1. A coating method using a nozzle for discharging a coating agent , a first sensor configured to detect a shape of a first surface of an object and a second sensor configured to detect a shape of a second surface of the object which is opposite to the first surface comprising:continuously moving a detection area formed by the first and second sensors which are held by a bracket so that the first sensor faces the first surface whereas the second sensor faces the second surface to make the object be situated between the first and second sensors, over a coating zone which extends from a predetermined start point position to a predetermined end point position to make the first and second sensors detect the shapes of the first and second surfaces before application of the coating agent to the object and generate first detection data;moving the bracket which holds the nozzle with bringing the bracket into contact with the object to apply the coating agent to the object over the coating zone;continuously moving the detection area over the coating zone to make the first and second ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

ROBOT FOR PERFORMING DROPLET JETTING AND DROPLET JETTING CONTROL METHOD FOR ROBOT

Номер: US20200078812A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are a robot for performing droplet jetting, and a droplet jetting control method for a robot. The robot for performing droplet jetting comprises a control system, a mechanical motion structure, a droplet jetting system, and an aerodynamic balance system. The control system implements motion control and droplet jetting control. The mechanical motion structure is a multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical structure and is used to implement a multi-degree-of-freedom motion function. The droplet jetting system is installed at the mechanical motion structure. The aerodynamic balance control system controls, according to a change in an air pressure of a nozzle, air pressures inside and outside of the nozzle to attain a balance so as to ensure a stable jetting, thereby preventing jetting of an excessive amount or an insufficient amount of droplets. The robot for performing droplet jetting can realize freer fabrication of products having planar and curved surfaces without any dead angles by performing omni-directional micro-droplet jetting. 1. A robot for droplet jetting , characterized by comprising a control system , a mechanical motion structure , a droplet jetting system , and a pneumatic balance system;the control system performs motion control and droplet jetting control;the mechanical motion structure is configured as a mechanical structure with multi-degree-of-freedom, realizing a motion function with multiple degrees of freedom in a space;the droplet jetting system is mounted on the mechanical motion structure, realizing a droplet jetting function by using at least two nozzles having functions of extending and retracting independently and of feeding material on demand;the pneumatic balance system controls gas pressures inside and outside of a nozzle as a function of a change in a gas pressure of the nozzle to attain a balance, so as to ensure a stable jetting state without over spray or less spray.2. The robot for droplet jetting according to claim 1 , ...

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12-03-2020 дата публикации

ROBOTIC COATING APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20200078954A1
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The specification and drawings present a robotic coating application system and a method for coating at least one part with a robotic coating application system. The robotic coating application system may comprise an enclosure configured to receive at least one part. The robotic coating application system may further comprise at least one robot configured to operate at least partially within the enclosure. The robotic coating application system may also comprise a graphical user interface to display a model of the at least one part and allow a user to select a portion or subportion of the model for application of a coating. The coating may be automatically applied to the at least one part based upon, at least in part, the user-selected portion or subportion. 1. A robotic coating application system , comprising:at least one robot configured to apply a coating to at least one part;a graphical user interface to display a model of the at least one part and allow a user to select a portion or subportion of the model for application of a coating; andautomatically applying the coating to the at least one part based upon, at least in part, the user-selected portion or subportion.2. The robotic coating application system of claim 1 , further comprising:a scanner configured to scan the part; andat least one processor configured to generate the model of the part.3. The robotic coating application system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one robot includes at least one of a turntable and a robotic arm configured to hold the scanner.4. The robotic coating application system of claim 3 , wherein the robotic arm includes an end effector configured to perform scanning or applying of the coating.5. The robotic application system of claim 2 , wherein the scanner is detachably affixed to the enclosure.6. The robotic coating application system of claim 1 , further comprising:a computing device configured to retrieve a model of the at least one part.7. The robotic coating application ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

Pipe design for prevent drip

Номер: US20210086207A1

A nozzle assembly for use in liquid-dispensing system, the nozzle assembly including: a body configured to receive a pipe; and the pipe, an end of the pipe being mounted on the body. The pipe includes multiple lumens correspondingly terminated in multiple orifices such that a liquid is escapable from each lumen through the corresponding orifice and is thereby dispensable from the nozzle assembly. The pipe has a first flow-capacity to supply a first volume of the liquid at a first flow-rate and at a first pressure. Each orifice and corresponding lumen has a second flow-capacity to supply a second volume of the liquid at a second flow-rate and at a second pressure.

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30-03-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR COATING WELDED PIPE JOINTS

Номер: US20170087578A1
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An apparatus for powder coating a welded pipe joint includes a coating head having a powder chamber and at least one vacuum chamber. The coating head is mounted to a carriage operable to circumferentially traverse a pipe workpiece. The powder chamber has at least one inlet for receiving an air/powder suspension, and at least one outlet for delivering the air/powder suspension to a pre-heated weld zone of the pipe, such that the suspension fuses to and coats the weld zone. The vacuum chamber has at least one powder inlet for receiving excess air/powder suspension from the weld zone, and is connectable to a source of vacuum for exhausting the excess air/powder suspension from the weld zone. The coating thickness in the weld zone can be controlled by coordinated regulation of the air/powder flow rate into the powder chamber and the exhaust flow rate from the vacuum chamber. 2. A coating head as in wherein the coating material is in the form of an air/powder suspension.3. A coating head as in wherein the powder chamber shares a common wall with at least one of the at least one vacuum chambers.4. A coating head as in wherein the one or more powder inlets comprise one or more nozzle ports formed in a nozzle plate in an upper region of the powder chamber.5. A coating head as in wherein the powder chamber is defined by a pair of spaced sidewalls extending between a pair of endwalls claim 1 , and wherein the one or more powder inlets are provided in said sidewalls or in said endwalls.6. A coating head as in wherein the powder discharge outlet is an opening extending across a lower region of the powder chamber.7. A coating head as in wherein at least one of the one or more vacuum inlets is an opening extending across a lower region of the corresponding vacuum chamber.8. A powder coating apparatus comprising a coating head as in claim 1 , and including the coating head carriage.9. A powder coating apparatus as in wherein the coating head carriage has curved side rails which ...

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19-03-2020 дата публикации

Mdof micro-lubrication intelligent spray head system for cnc milling machine

Номер: US20200086441A1

The present invention discloses an MDOF (multi-degree-of-freedom) micro-lubrication intelligent spray head system for a CNC milling machine, comprising an annular rotating platform, a longitudinal telescopic part, a rotating part, an intelligent spray head mounting platform and an information acquisition system. The annular rotating platform comprises a rotating piece which rotates along a horizontal circumferential direction; a bottom of the rotating piece is connected with at least one longitudinal telescopic part; a lower end of the longitudinal telescopic part is connected with the rotating part; the rotating part rotates within a set angle range by taking a point connected with the longitudinal telescopic part as an axis; the intelligent spray head mounting platform is connected with the rotating part and moves along with the rotating part; and the information acquisition system is mounted on the intelligent spray head mounting platform.

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY FOR PREPARING AND/OR PAINTING LARGE SURFACES

Номер: US20210094056A1
Автор: STORR Ivan John
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The assembly for preparing and/or painting a surface of a structure includes a movable applicator and a mounting device. The movable applicator includes a horizontal rack having a spray array of a plurality of spaced paint tooltips for painting the surface of the structure. The mounting device has an actuatable arm carrying the movable applicator. The mounting device is movable for positioning the actuatable arm adjacent the structure. The actuatable arm is adapted to move the movable actuator in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and towards or away from the surface as required to prepare and/or paint the surface. The horizontal rack is pivotably mounted to the actuatable arm and a linear actuator extends between the arm and the rack. A control system can use actuation of the linear actuator to maintain the spray array parallel to the surface of the structure. 1. An assembly for preparing and/or painting a surface of a structure , the assembly comprising:a movable applicator comprising a horizontal rack having a spray array of a plurality of spaced paint tooltips for painting the surface of the structure, the paint tooltips being spaced along the width of the rack; andmounting means having an actuatable arm carrying the movable applicator, the mounting means being movable for positioning the actuatable arm adjacent the structure,wherein the actuatable arm is adapted to move the movable applicator in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and towards or away from the surface as required to prepare and/or paint the surface,wherein the rack is pivotably mounted to the actuatable arm and a linear actuator extending between the arm and the rack such that a control system can use actuation of the linear actuator to maintain the spray array parallel to the surface of the structure, andwherein the actuatable arm can move the movable applicator to paint multiple parallel vertical stripes of paint onto the surface before the mounting means is moved ...

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS PAINTING SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20180093289A1
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An automated mobile paint robot, according to particular embodiments, comprises: (1) a wheeled base; (2) at least one paint sprayer; (3) at least one pump; (4) a vision system; (5) a GPS navigation system; and (5) a computer controller configured to: (A) generate a room painting plan using one or more inputs from the GPS navigation system, vision system, etc.; (B) control movement of the automated mobile paint robot across a support surface: (C) use the vision system to position the wheeled base in a suitable position from which to paint a desired area using the at least one paint sprayer; and (D) use the at least one pump to activate the at least one paint sprayer to paint a swath (e.g., swatch) of paint from the suitable position. 1. An autonomous mobile paint spraying robot comprising:a wheeled base;at least one camera;a paint sprayer support system comprising at least one vertical support;at least one paint sprayer adjacent the at least one vertical support and configured to translate vertically along the at least one vertical support; and generating a virtual model of a room based on a location of one or more local position beacons disposed in one or more corners of the room;', 'defining one or more walls of the room based on the virtual model of the room;', 'using a planning algorithm to break down each of the one or more walls into a discrete number of vertical swaths;', 'generating a queue of actions to take in order to paint each of the vertical swaths; and', activating the at least one paint sprayer to spray paint along each vertical swath by causing vertical motion of the at least one paint sprayer relative to the base; and', 'causing the wheeled based to move along each of the one or more walls a distance of one swath-width between painting each vertical swath., 'operating the autonomous mobile paint spraying robot to complete the queue of actions, wherein operating the autonomous mobile paint spraying robot to complete the queue of actions comprises], ' ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

Autonomous painting systems and related methods

Номер: US20220143640A1
Принадлежит: Revolutionice Inc

An automated mobile paint robot, according to particular embodiments, comprises: (1) a wheeled base; (2) at least one paint sprayer; (3) at least one pump; (4) a vision system; (5) a GPS navigation system; and (5) a computer controller configured to: (A) generate a room painting plan using one or more inputs from the GPS navigation system, vision system, etc.; (B) control movement of the automated mobile paint robot across a support surface: (C) use the vision system to position the wheeled base in a suitable position from which to paint a desired area using the at least one paint sprayer; and (D) use the at least one pump to activate the at least one paint sprayer to paint a swath (e.g., swatch) of paint from the suitable position.

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR APPLYING AN INSULATION LAYER TO A MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERY CELL

Номер: US20220143645A1
Автор: DOLL Fredy, WOLL Bernhard
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Due to the dynamic mechanical loads to which motor vehicle traction batteries are subjected, housings of battery cells of the traction batteries are covered at least in part by an electrically insulating layer made from a coating material. For this purpose, a method and a coating station for carrying out the method are proposed. The method is performed with a liquid electrically insulating coating material, by applying separately produced individual drops of the coating material using a coating applicator. The drops form coating points on an outer surface of the housing, which coating points are applied sequentially with the coating applicator, adjacently to one another or overlapping, so that together they form coating lines. 1. A method for applying an external insulation layer to the housing of a battery cell with the following features:a. the coating takes place with a liquid electrically insulating coating material, andb. the coating takes place by using a coating applicator, by applying discretely produced single drops of the coating material, which form coating points on an outer surface of the housing, andc. the coating points are applied sequentially adjoining or overlapping one another by the coating applicator, so that together they form coating lines.2. The method as claimed in with the following further feature:a. the coating takes place over a surface area, in that a multiplicity of coating lines are applied sequentially next to one another and consequently form a contiguous coating surface.3. The method as claimed in with the following further feature:a. the coating of two outer surfaces lying opposite one another takes place at the same time using two coating applicators.4. The method as claimed in with the following further feature:a. the housing is held during the coating by a workpiece holder, which has for this two holding elements, which fix the battery cell in the region of pole elements.5. The method as claimed in with at least one of the ...

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28-03-2019 дата публикации

APPLICATOR OF COATING PRODUCT, MULTIAXIS ROBOT COMPRISING SUCH AN APPLICATOR AND APPLICATION METHOD OF A COATING PRODUCT

Номер: US20190091712A1
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A method of applying a coating product on a surface of a part, this method being carried out using an applicator including at least one row of nozzles, among which at least the first nozzle in the row includes a valve, the method including moving the applicator in a first direction to apply a first layer of coating product, and moving the applicator in a second direction substantially parallel to the first direction to apply a second layer of coating product adjacent to the first layer, comprising measuring at least one application distance of the first nozzle from a point in front of the first nozzle on a path of the applicator, and based on the measured application distance, opening or closing the valve. 18-. (canceled)9. A method of applying a coating product on a surface of a part , this method being carried out using an applicator comprising at least one row of nozzles , among which at least the first nozzle in the row includes a valve , the method comprising the following steps:a) moving the applicator in a first direction to apply a first layer of coating product, and b1) measuring at least one application distance of the first nozzle from a point in front of the first nozzle on a path of the applicator, and', 'b2) based on the measured application distance, opening or closing the valve., 'b) moving the applicator in a second direction substantially parallel to the first direction to apply a second layer of coating product adjacent to the first layer, comprising sub-steps consisting of10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein sub-step b1) consists of collecting application distances of at least certain nozzles in the row at points respectively in front of the latter on a journey of the applicator claim 9 , in order to determine a surface profile to be coated over all or part of the application width of the applicator claim 9 , while sub-step b2) consists of analyzing the surface profile to detect the position of an edge of the first layer of coating ...

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06-04-2017 дата публикации

Painting Method and Painting Facility

Номер: US20170095825A1
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After completion of a preceding painting in a preceding painting area, by an action of a preceding painting robot, a painting object (object to be painted) is caused to be held together with a holder by a transfer section near two painting areas. In succession, with maintaining connection between the painting object and the holder, connection between an arm leading end portion of the preceding painting robot and the holder is released. Thereafter, by an action of a subsequent painting robot, an arm leading end portion of the subsequent painting robot with keeping its connection to the painting object is connected to the holder held to the transfer section. With this, in the course of transfer of the painting object between the painting robots for displacing the painting object relative to a spraying means, a relative positional relation between the arm leading portions of the painting robots and the painting object can be maintained same. 1. A painting method in which a painting object is connected via a holder to an arm leading end portion of a painting robot and the painting object is painted by paint spraying from a spraying means while displacing the painting object relative to the spraying means by an action of the painting robot;wherein in a preceding painting area, a preceding painting is effected on the painting object by paint spraying from a preceding spraying means while displacing the painting object relative to the preceding spraying means by an action of a preceding painting robot, with keeping the painting object connected via the holder to an arm leading end portion of the preceding painting robot;wherein in a subsequent painting area subsequently to the preceding painting in the preceding painting area, a subsequent painting is effected on the painting object by paint spraying from a subsequent spraying means while displacing the painting object relative to the subsequent spraying means by an action of a subsequent painting robot, with keeping the ...

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

Robotic device

Номер: US20200094280A1
Принадлежит: Q Bot Ltd

Apparatus for spraying a material on a surface comprises at least one elongate member having a distal end and a proximal end, at least one spray nozzle mounted at the distal end of the elongate member for spraying the material in a spray pattern, the spray nozzle being connected to a spray material input at the proximal end of the elongate member, a camera mounted at the distal end of the elongate member and connected to a camera output at the proximal end of the elongate member, the camera being arranged to capture images of the spray pattern, and a control mechanism arranged to control the operation of the spray nozzle from the proximal end of the elongate member.

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

COATING METHOD AND CORRESPONDING COATING DEVICE

Номер: US20200094282A1
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The disclosure concerns a coating method and a corresponding coating device for coating components with a nozzle applicator with several nozzles, in particular for painting motor vehicle body components. The disclosure provides that the nozzle applicator is flexibly controlled during the coating method. 122.-. (canceled)23. Coating method for coating components with a nozzle applicator having a plurality of nozzles , wherein the nozzle applicator is flexibly controlled during the coating.24. Coating method according to claim 23 , wherein the nozzle applicator is selectively drivena) with a large area coating performance, orb) with a small area coating performance.25. Coating method according to claim 24 , whereina) the nozzles in the nozzle applicator are arranged next to one another in a nozzle row,b) the nozzle applicator is moved along a predetermined movement path over the surface of the component to be coated,c) the nozzle applicator is rotated for coating with the high are coating performance in such a way that the nozzle row is aligned transversely, andd) the nozzle applicator for coating with the small area coating performance is rotated in such a way that the nozzle row is aligned longitudinally, ande) the nozzle applicator is rotated along the predetermined movement path during the movement.26. Coating method according to claim 25 , whereina) the nozzle applicator has a plurality of parallel nozzle rows in each of which a plurality of nozzles are arranged next to one another,b) during the coating with the small area coating performance not all nozzle rows of the nozzle applicator are activated, andc) more than one single nozzle row of the nozzle applicator is activated during the coating with the high area coating performance.27. Coating method in accordance with claim 23 , whereina) the nozzle applicator is selectively operated in a jet mode or in a drop mode,b) in the jet mode, the nozzles of the nozzle applicator emit a coating agent jet which is ...

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08-04-2021 дата публикации

COATING BOOTH AND COATING METHOD

Номер: US20210101171A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A coating booth includes a coating chamber in which coating is performed on a coated object by a coating device, a supply air chamber placed above the coating chamber, and a recovery chamber placed below the coating chamber. The coating booth is configured such that: air directed from the supply air chamber toward the recovery chamber flows through a predetermined region inside the coating chamber, the predetermined region including a passage region for the coated object; and the air directed from the supply air chamber toward the recovery chamber does not flow through a predetermined-region outside region inside the coating chamber. 1. A coating booth comprising:a coating chamber provided with a coating device configured to atomize paint and apply the paint to a coated object such that coating is performed on the coated object by the coating device;a supply air chamber placed above the coating chamber, the supply air chamber being configured to supply air to the coating chamber; anda recovery chamber placed below the coating chamber, the recovery chamber being configured to recover paint particles in air discharged from the coating chamber, wherein:air directed from the supply air chamber toward the recovery chamber flows through a predetermined region inside the coating chamber, the predetermined region including a passage region for the coated object; andthe air directed from the supply air chamber toward the recovery chamber does not flow through a predetermined-region outside region inside the coating chamber.2. The coating booth according to claim 1 , wherein:an inlet opening via which the air is introduced from the supply air chamber to the coating chamber is formed in a part of a ceiling of the coating chamber; andthe inlet opening is placed so as to correspond to the passage region for the coated object.3. The coating booth according to claim 2 , wherein:the coating device includes a spray gun configured to atomize the paint, a robot arm configured to move ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

Adjustable needle packing assembly for a spray gun

Номер: US20140183285A1
Принадлежит: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.

A needle assembly may include a needle, a packing assembly that surrounds a first portion of the needle, and an actuatable adjustment element coupled to the packing assembly that changes a relationship between the needle and the packing assembly when actuated. The needle assembly may also include a base assembly that has a collar section and an elongated section. The elongated section includes a bore surrounding a second portion of the needle. The bore may terminate within the elongated section and before the collar section. The elongated section may be coupled to the second portion of the needle via an interference fit.

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

COLD SPRAY DEVICE

Номер: US20220168767A1
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A cold spray device basically include at least a pedestal, a base plate, a motor, a spray gun, a high-pressure pipe and a rotating joint. The pedestal is configured to support a workpiece in a predetermined orientation. The base plate is disposed in a position away from the workpiece. The motor is arranged to cause the base plate to rotate about a rotational axis. The spray gun is mounted on the base plate so that a spray direction is directed toward the rotational axis. The high-pressure pipe guides a working gas to the spray gun. The rotating joint is provided to a base end of the high-pressure pipe. The high-pressure pipe is arranged along the rotational axis. 1. A cold spray device at least comprising:a pedestal configured to support a workpiece in a predetermined orientation,a base plate disposed in a position away from the workpiece;a motor arranged to cause means that causes the base plate to rotate about a rotational axis;a spray gun mounted on the base plate so that a spray direction is directed toward the rotational axis;a high-pressure pipe connected to the spray gun at a tip end to guide a working gas to the spray gun; anda rotating joint provided to a base end of the high-pressure pipe,the high-pressure pipe being arranged along the rotational axis.2. The cold spray device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga first pipe configured to guide a film-forming material to the spray gun;a second pipe configured to guide and circulate cooling water to a nozzle of the spray gun;an electric power supply line configured to supply electric power to a heater that heats the high-pressure pipe; anda signal line for a sensor mounted on the spray gun,the first pipe, the second pipe, the electric power supply line, and the signal line being disposed around the rotational axis.3. The cold spray device according to claim 1 , whereinthe base plate includesa first base plate to which the motor is secured,a second base plate on which the spray gun is mounted, andan ...

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

Coating Machine

Номер: US20220168769A1
Принадлежит: ABB Schweiz AG

An inkjet coating machine is provided to prevent the components in the paint from precipitating. The inkjet coating machine includes: a robot arm having a chuck at a front end and a nozzle head unit detachably mounted on the chuck. The nozzle head unit includes a nozzle head having a nozzle for spraying the paint, a nozzle control unit for controlling driving of the nozzle, and a head-side circulation path enabling the paint to circulate within the nozzle head. The nozzle head, the nozzle control unit and the head-side circulation path are integrally configured. The coating machine further includes a standby holding unit that holds at least one nozzle head unit in standby and a head replacement unit that replaces the nozzle head unit. 1. A coating machine , which performs coating by spraying paint from a nozzle , comprising:a robot arm having a chuck at a front end;a nozzle head unit detachably mounted on the chuck and including: a nozzle head having a nozzle configured to spray the paint, a nozzle control unit configured to control driving of the nozzle, and a head-side circulation path configured to enable the paint to circulate within the nozzle head, wherein the nozzle head, the nozzle control unit and the head-side circulation path are integrally configured and detachably mounted with respect to the chuck;a standby holding unit that holds at least one nozzle head unit in a standby state; anda head replacement unit that replaces the nozzle head unit mounted on the chuck with the nozzle head unit held by the standby holding unit.2. The coating machine of whereinthe nozzle head unit is provided with a paint storage unit storing the paint sprayed from the nozzle, and whereinthe paint storage unit is connected to the head-side circulation path, in a state in which the paint is able to be supplied.3. The coating machine of whereinthe paint storage unit is a paint supply tank integrated with the nozzle head unit, andthe head-side circulation path is configured to ...

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR APPLYING FLUIDS

Номер: US20180104713A1
Автор: Müller Martin
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A device () for applying fluids that is suitable for mounting as a tool on a robot arm and method therefor. The device () comprises a static element (), a rotatable element () and a coupling point (), wherein the coupling point () connects the static element () and the rotatable element () in such a way that the rotatability of the rotatable element () is effected. The coupling point () has, both on the side of the static element () and on the side of the rotatable element (), inductive coupling elements (′) which are arranged in such a way that inductive energy and/or signal transmission is made possible across the coupling point (). 120-. (canceled)21. A device for applying fluids , for attaching as a tool to a robot arm , comprising:a static element,a rotatable element, anda coupling point,wherein said coupling point connects said static element and said rotatable element to each other in a rotatable manner, and said coupling point has inductive coupling elements, both on said static element side and on said rotatable element side, which are arranged in such a manner that inductive energy and/or signal transmission are/is rendered possible across said coupling point.22. The device according to claim 21 , wherein said inductive coupling elements comprise flat coils.23. The device according to claim 21 , whereinsaid static element comprises signal and/or data processing electronics for converting digital signals to analog signals, and/or analog signals to digital signals;said rotatable element comprises signal and/or data processing electronics for converting digital signals to analog signals and/or analog signals to digital signals.24. The device according to claim 23 , wherein said signal and/or data processing electronics is realized in said static element and said rotatable element and matched to each other so as to enable serial transmission of signals and/or data.25. The device according to claim 21 , wherein the device facilitates signals to be transmitted ...

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CLEANING

Номер: US20180104728A1
Автор: DesOrmeaux Kenny
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A cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle assembly and an arm supporting the nozzle assembly. In some embodiments, the arm includes a first rotatable arm member defining a first axis and a second rotatable arm member defining a second axis and connected to the first rotatable member. In certain examples, the first rotatable arm is rotatable about the first axis and the second rotatable arm is rotatable about the second axis. The cleaning apparatus also includes at least one sensor on the arm and configured to detect a position of the nozzle assembly based on rotation of the first rotatable arm or the second rotatable arm 1. A cleaning apparatus comprising:a nozzle assembly; and a first rotatable arm member defining a first axis, wherein the first rotatable arm is rotatable about the first axis;', 'a second rotatable arm member defining a second axis and connected to the first rotatable member, wherein the second rotatable arm is rotatable about the second axis; and', 'at least one sensor on the arm configured to detect a position of the nozzle assembly based on rotation of the first rotatable arm or the second rotatable arm., 'an arm supporting the nozzle assembly, wherein the arm comprises2. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first rotatable arm member comprises a fixed end and a rotating end claim 1 , wherein the fixed end is in a fixed position relative to the first axis claim 1 , and wherein the rotating end is rotatable about the first axis and relative to the fixed end.3. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis.4. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the arm further comprises a third rotatable arm member defining a third axis claim 1 , wherein the third rotatable arm is rotatable about the third axis claim 1 , and wherein the third axis is perpendicular to the second axis.5. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first rotatable arm member comprises a first hinge connector claim 1 ...

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

Robotic End Effector and Method for Maskless Painting

Номер: US20170106393A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A robotic end effector includes a line painting system and a spray painting system for painting features on a surface. The line painting system includes a flexible wick for flowing lines onto the surface.

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

APPLICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20170106397A1
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Provided is an application device for applying and spreading an application liquid to and on a predetermined application area of a target surface, which is capable of smearing the application liquid on the application area. The application device (D) includes a brush unit () having a brush bristle bundle (), and performs a step of causing, while moving a nozzle orifice () of a dispenser () along at least a portion of the surface of a rivet (S1) and an area of a wall (Sp) surrounding the base of the rivet (S), a sealing liquid to be ejected from the nozzle orifice () and to adhere to the portion, and thereafter, a step of spreading the adhering sealing liquid by causing the brush bristle bundle () to slide on the surface of the rivet (S) and the area of wall (Sp) surrounding the base of the rivet (S). 1. An application device for applying and spreading a paste-like application liquid to and on a predetermined application area of a target surface , the application device comprising:an application liquid feeder having a dispenser configured to eject the application liquid from a nozzle orifice;a brushing means having a brush bristle bundle and spreading the application liquid on the target surface; anda controller configured to control operations of the application liquid feeder and the brushing means, wherein ejecting a predetermined amount of the application liquid from the nozzle orifice to the target surface, while moving the nozzle orifice within the application area of the target surface, thereby causing the application liquid to adhere to the target surface, and', 'spreading the application liquid, which has adhered to the target surface, on the predetermined application area by causing the brush bristle bundle to slide on the target surface., 'the controller performs successive steps of'}2. The application device of claim 1 , whereinthe brush bristle bundle of the brushing means is configured as a rotary brush attached to an end of a rotatable shaft.3. The ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

PAINT CIRCULATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180111143A1
Автор: Sute James M.
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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 ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

Pipe Spray Machine

Номер: US20180111150A1
Автор: Sharman Aaron
Принадлежит: Field Joint Coatings Pty Ltd

The invention relates to an apparatus for applying a coating to a pipe. The apparatus includes a mounting means for mounting the apparatus to the pipe, an applicator for applying the coating to the pipe and a moving means for moving the applicator relative to the mounting means and around the pipe. 1. An apparatus for applying a coating to a pipe , the apparatus including:mount for mounting the apparatus relative to the pipe;an applicator for applying the coating to the pipe; and,moving mechanism for moving the applicator relative to the mount and around the pipe, the moving mechanism defining a mouth for receiving the pipe and including a bridge for at least partially bridging the mouth so that the applicator can apply coating to the pipe from one side of the mouth to the other.23-. (canceled)4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bridge is a rotating member.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the moving mechanism includes a rotating applicator support member for supporting rotation of the applicator 360 degrees around the pipe.6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the rotating applicator support member is the bridge.7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the moving mechanism includes at least one rotating intermediate member for mounting the applicator support member relative to the mount.8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the moving mechanism includes a pair of gears for varying the speed of rotation of the rotating applicator support member relative to the at least one rotating intermediate member.9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the at least one rotating intermediate member is the bridge.10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the rotating applicator support member is moveably extendable from the at least one rotating intermediate member.11. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mount includes a fixed rail for mounting the bridge relative to the pipe.12. The ...

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29-04-2021 дата публикации

CABLE UNIT, AND LIQUID MATERIAL SUPPLY DEVICE AND APPLICATION DEVICE IN WHICH SAID CABLE UNIT IS USED

Номер: US20210126405A1
Автор: Ikushima Kazumasa
Принадлежит: MUSASHI ENGINEERING, INC.

Problems: To provide a cable unit that can save space for a work space, and a liquid material supply device and an application device including the cable unit. Solution: A cable unit that detachably and electrically connects a discharge head configured to discharge a liquid material with a relative-moving robot configured to carry out relative movement between the discharge head and a workpiece the cable unit having a dispense controller configured to control a discharge operation of the discharge head and a liquid material supply device and an application device including the cable unit. 1. A cable unit that detachably and electrically connects a discharge head configured to discharge a liquid material with a relative-moving robot configured to carry out relative movement between the discharge head and a workpiece , the cable unit comprisinga dispense controller configured to control a discharge operation of the discharge head.2. The cable unit according to claim 1 , comprisinga cable portion and a connector portion,wherein the dispense controller is arranged at the connector portion.3. The cable unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe cable portion has a communication cable for communicating with the dispense controller, and a power cable for supplying power to the discharge head.4. The cable unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe connector portion is constituted by a robot-side connector portion and a discharge-head-side connector portion, andthe dispense controller is arranged at the robot-side connector portion.5. The cable unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe connector portion has a first connector portion linked to the cable portion and a second connector portion at which the dispense controller is arranged, andthe first connector portion and the second connector portion are able to be attached to and detached from each other.6. The cable unit according to claim 5 , whereinthe first connector portion has a controller-connecting terminal to connect with the ...

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13-05-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF UV PRINTING ON SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20210138505A1
Автор: Rudis Joanne, Zemel Marc
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A system and method for printing patterns on a substrate, including a substrate; a powder; a sealing coating; and a UV curable paint; wherein the powder, the sealing coating and the UV curable paint are deposited onto the substrate and heated and cured. The method is designed to make the substrate have a faux appearance with lower costs than manufacturing the real substrate it was meant to look like. 1. A method for printing or depositing a faux design on a workpiece including:coating at least one surface of the workpiece with an optically transparent achromatic color coating or with a color coating that fully reflects and scatters visible wavelengths of light;exposing the workpiece to a heat source at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time;selecting a design from a listing of predetermined designs configured according to the workpiece;depositing at least one UV curable coating according to the design onto the at least one surface while exposing the design to a UV light for a predetermined time;applying at least one layer of a substrate sealant to the at least one surface and the at least one UV curable coating;applying heat to the at least one surface and the substrate sealant for a predetermined amount of time at a predetermined temperature; andexposing the workpiece to a UV radiation emitted from a UV source for a predetermined amount of time at a predetermined temperature, such that the design is permanently affixed to the workpiece to provide the faux design.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the workpiece is selected from a mantel claim 1 , table top claim 1 , or tile piece claim 1 , and the at least one surface is a surface buffed and cleaned of debris prior to coating the at least one surface of the workpiece with a substantially transparent achromatic color.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating the at least one surface of the workpiece with a optically transparent achromatic color includes a powder coating process. ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

Applicator for applying a sealing compound onto an edging fold

Номер: US20220266288A1
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

The present disclosure relates to an applicator for applying a coating agent (e.g. sealant) to a component (e.g. motor vehicle body component), having a nozzle for dispensing the coating agent and an elongate nozzle carrier which supports the nozzle. The invention provides that the nozzle carrier has a yield region in which the nozzle carrier is substantially less bend-resistant than in the remainder of the nozzle carrier in order to be able to yield elastically to contact forces in the event of contact between the applicator and the component to be coated.

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

REMOTELY OPERATED DEVICE

Номер: US20190118206A1
Принадлежит: Q-BOT LIMITED

Apparatus for spraying a material on a surface comprises at least one elongate member () having a distal end and a proximal end, at least one spray nozzle () mounted at the distal end of the elongate member for spraying the material in a spray pattern, a ground-engaging member () mounted at the distal end of the elongate member and arranged to facilitate translational movement of the apparatus over a ground surface, a camera () mounted at the distal end of the elongate member () and connected to a camera output, the camera being arranged for capturing images of the spray pattern and the camera output being arranged to facilitate the viewing of images of the spray pattern from the proximal end of the elongate member, and a control mechanism arranged to control the operation of the spray nozzle from the proximal end of the elongate member. 1. Apparatus for spraying an insulation material on a void having a ground surface , comprising:an elongate member having a distal end and a proximal end, and defining a longitudinal axis;a spray nozzle mounted at the distal end for spraying the insulation material in a spray pattern;a ground-engaging member mounted at the distal end and arranged to facilitate translational movement of the apparatus over the ground surface in response to pushing the elongate member in a direction of the longitudinal axis and in response to pulling the elongate member in a direction of the longitudinal axis;a camera mounted at the distal end and connected to a camera output, the camera adapted to create a captured image of the spray pattern and the camera output adapted to facilitate viewing of the captured image from the proximal end of the elongate member; anda control mechanism adapted to control the spray nozzle from the proximal end of the elongate member.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ground-engaging member includes a support member provided with any one of a sled claim 1 , a ball and wheels.3. The apparatus as claimed in ...

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATON FOR TREATING A SURFACE

Номер: US20190118209A1
Автор: RENNUIT Antoine
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The present invention provides an automaton () for treating a surface for treatment, the automaton comprising treatment means (), e.g. an arm, having a movable end () configured to treat a surface, and an interface configured to indicate to the automaton the surface that is to be treated. The interface includes a screen () configured to display a representation of at least a portion of the surroundings in which the surface for treatment is to be found, and the interface is configured to enable a person to select the surface for treatment on the representation displayed on the screen (). 112-. (canceled)13. An automaton for treating a surface for treatment , the automaton comprising a treatment device having a movable end configured to treat a surface of walls , facades , ceilings , and/or objects , and an interface configured to indicate to the automaton the surface that is to be treated , wherein the interface comprises a screen configured to display a representation of at least a portion of the surroundings in which the surface for treatment is to be found , on the basis of data obtained from the surroundings or from a digital file of the surroundings in two or three dimensions , and wherein the interface is configured to enable a person to select the surface for treatment on the representation displayed on the screen.14. The automaton according to claim 13 , wherein the interface is also configured to display information about the operation of the automaton.15. The automaton according to claim 13 , wherein the interface is configured to identify claim 13 , in the portion of the surroundings that is displayed on the screen claim 13 , at least one determined surface that is surrounded by a closed outline.16. The automaton according to claim 13 , wherein the interface is configured to enable a person: to select the surface for treatment by selecting claim 13 , on the representation displayed on the screen claim 13 , at least one determined surface surrounded by a ...

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25-04-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR TREATING A SURFACE AND CORRESPONDING AUTOMATED DEVICE

Номер: US20190118370A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a treatment method for treating a surface for treatment by means of an automaton () comprising: 114-. (canceled)15. A treatment method for treating a surface for treatment by an automaton comprising:a base configured to move over ground;a platform mounted on the base and configured to move, at least in part, perpendicularly to the base; anda treatment device mounted on the platform and including a movable end configured to treat a given area;the method comprising:a) subdividing the surface for treatment into subdivisions of area less than or equal to the given area, the subdivisions being obtained by splitting up the surface for treatment with a regular rectangular grid with lines corresponding to movements of the platform and of the base;a′) determining a chronological order for treating said subdivisions;b) treating the surface of each subdivision by controlling movements of the treatment device; andc) changing subdivision by moving the platform and/or by moving the base over the ground.16. The treatment method according to claim 15 , wherein the movable end of the treatment device is configured to treat the surface of each subdivision by moving parallel to the surface of the subdivision for treatment.17. The treatment method according to claim 15 , wherein claim 15 , during step b) claim 15 , the platform and the base remain stationary claim 15 , and/or wherein claim 15 , during step c) claim 15 , the treatment device remain stationary.18. The treatment method according to claim 15 , wherein claim 15 , in step b) claim 15 , the treatment device is moved in a vertical and/or horizontal direction claim 15 , and/or steered by turning about at least one axis parallel to the surface for treatment claim 15 , while treating the surface.19. The treatment method according to claim 15 , wherein at least one of the subdivisions of the surface for treatment has a peripheral outline defining an inside area claim 15 , and wherein claim 15 , in ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

SEALANT DISCHARGING NOZZLE AND SEALANT DISCHARGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200114385A1
Принадлежит: SUBARU CORPORATION

A sealant discharging nozzle includes a nozzle body, a flat surface, a cutout, and a shaping portion. The flat surface is provided on the nozzle body and is formed on a discharge port side of a through hole that extends along a central axis of the nozzle body. The cutout is formed on a first side with respect to the flat surface. The shaping portion is, with respect to the flat surface, formed on a second side opposite to the first side. 1. A sealant discharging nozzle comprising:a nozzle body;a flat surface provided on the nozzle body, the flat surface being formed on a discharge port side of a through hole that extends along a central axis of the nozzle body;a cutout formed on a first side with respect to the flat surface; anda shaping portion that is, with respect to the flat surface, formed on a second side opposite to the first side.2. The sealant discharging nozzle according to claim 1 , whereinthe cutout has a shape in which a separated distance from the discharge port becomes larger as the cutout becomes closer to a center in the width direction of the flat surface.3. The sealant discharging nozzle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a nozzle positioning portion that comprises a pair of tapered surfaces disposed on both sides of the flat surface in the width direction of the flat surface, the pair of tapered surfaces being inclined against the central axis so that a gap between the tapered surfaces becomes lager as the tapered surfaces become separated from the discharge port.4. The sealant discharging nozzle according to claim 2 , further comprising:a nozzle positioning portion that comprises a pair of tapered surfaces disposed on both sides of the flat surface in the width direction of the flat surface, the pair of tapered surfaces being inclined against the central axis so that a gap between the tapered surfaces becomes lager as the tapered surfaces become separated from the discharge port.5. The sealant discharging nozzle according to claim 3 , ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

SEALANT DISCHARGING NOZZLE AND SEALANT DISCHARGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200114386A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Yohei
Принадлежит: SUBARU CORPORATION

A sealant discharging nozzle includes a nozzle body, a through hole, a discharge port, and a cutout. The through hole is provided in the nozzle body and extends along a central axis of the nozzle body. The discharge port is an opening of the through hole provided in an end surface of the nozzle body. Compared with a width of the discharge port in a first direction orthogonal to the central axis, a width of the discharge port in a second direction orthogonal to the central axis and the first direction is small. The cutout is formed on a first side in a first direction with respect to the discharge port. 1. A sealant discharging nozzle comprising:a nozzle body;a through hole provided in the nozzle body, the through hole extending along a central axis of the nozzle body;a discharge port that is an opening of the through hole provided in an end surface of the nozzle body, the discharge port having a first width in a first direction orthogonal to the central axis and a second width in a second direction orthogonal to the central axis and the first direction, the second width being smaller than the first width; anda cutout formed on a first side in the first direction with respect to the discharge port.2. The sealant discharging nozzle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a shaping portion that is, with respect to the discharge port, formed on a second side opposite to the first side.3. The sealant discharging nozzle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a nozzle positioning portion that comprises a pair of tapered surfaces disposed on both sides of the discharge port in the second direction, the pair of tapered surfaces being inclined against the central axis so that a gap between the tapered surfaces becomes lager as the tapered surfaces become separated from the discharge port.4. The sealant discharging nozzle according to claim 2 , further comprising:a nozzle positioning portion that comprises a pair of tapered surfaces disposed on both sides of the discharge ...

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

Two-dimensional code protective paint spraying equipment for a wheel hub

Номер: US20210154695A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a two-dimensional code protective paint spraying equipment for a wheel hub, including a centering device, a paint spraying device, and a review device, which covers a paint film with a certain hardness and transparency on a QR code of a hub, effectively avoiding damage to the QR code by the hub during the loading process, ensuring full flow traceability of the hub. 1. Two-dimensional code protective paint spraying equipment for a wheel hub , comprising a centering device , wherein the centering device is configured to center the wheel hub on the equipment;a paint spraying device, wherein the paint spraying device is configured to identify a horizontal position of a two-dimensional code on the wheel hub and spray the area of the two-dimensional code; anda re-check device, wherein the re-check device is configured to identify the horizontal position and spraying position of the two-dimensional code, and compare the horizontal position with the spraying position of the two-dimensional code.2. The two-dimensional code protective paint spraying equipment for the wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the paint spraying device comprises a first optical camera claim 1 , and the first optical camera is configured to read the two-dimensional code and determine depth information of the two-dimensional code.3. The two-dimensional code protective paint spraying equipment for the wheel hub according to claim 2 , wherein the centering device comprises a fixing plate claim 2 , an air cylinder and a synchronous connecting rod slider mechanism are arranged on the fixing plate claim 2 , the synchronous connecting rod slider mechanism comprises a guide rail mounted on the fixing plate claim 2 , a first centering slider and a first centering slider are arranged in parallel on the guide rail claim 2 , a symmetrical connecting rod is arranged between the first centering slider and the second centering slider claim 2 , a middle part of the symmetrical ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Integrated Automation of Paint Processes Incorporating Arrayed Painting and Inkjet Printing

Номер: US20180126416A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

A method of treating a tubular surface which defines an axis extending from a first surface end to a second surface end includes partially surrounding the tubular surface, at a first position, with a first set of treating units, with the treating units arranged in a first arcuate array. Furthermore, each treating unit is configured to include a plurality of first applicator heads. Additionally, an embodiment of the method includes determining a position of each of the plurality of first applicator heads relative to the tubular surface and moving the first set of treating units from the first position towards a second position. In one non-limiting example, the method further includes independently controlling each of the plurality of first applicator heads to selectively apply a first treatment as the first set of treating units moves from the first position towards the second position.

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC ATOMIZER WITH ACOUSTIC FOCUSING DEVICE

Номер: US20220274127A1
Принадлежит: Ford Motor Company

An atomizer for applying a coating includes a nozzle plate, an actuator, and an acoustic focusing device. The nozzle plate defines at least one aperture. The actuator is configured to oscillate to form pressure waves within a fluid to eject the fluid from the nozzle plate. The acoustic focusing device focuses the pressure waves toward the apertures. 1. An atomizer for applying a coating comprising:a nozzle plate defining at least one aperture;an actuator configured to oscillate a fluid to form a pressure wave in the fluid;an acoustic focusing device disposed between the actuator and the nozzle plate and configured to focus the pressure wave toward the at least one aperture.2. The atomizer of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic focusing device is an acoustic lens that has a concave shaped side facing toward the at least one aperture.3. The atomizer of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic focusing device is an acoustic lens configured such that a speed of sound through the acoustic lens varies along the acoustic lens to focus the pressure wave toward the at least one aperture.4. The atomizer of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic focusing device includes a planar body disposed parallel to the nozzle plate claim 1 , the speed of sound through the planar body varying through the planar body to focus the pressure wave toward the at least one aperture.5. The atomizer of claim 4 , wherein a density of the acoustic focusing device varies along the acoustic focusing device to focus the pressure wave toward the at least one aperture.6. The atomizer of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture is a plurality of apertures.7. The atomizer of claim 6 , wherein the acoustic focusing device focuses the pressure wave toward the plurality of apertures.8. The atomizer of claim 7 , wherein the acoustic focusing device has a focal point that is exterior of an exterior side of the nozzle plate such that the nozzle plate is between the acoustic reflector and the focal point.9. The atomizer of claim 6 , ...

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Coating control apparatus, coating control system, setting apparatus for coating control apparatus, coating control method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium

Номер: US20220274259A1
Принадлежит: Yaskawa Electric Corp

A coating control apparatus includes operation control circuitry configured to control a coating device whose position and orientation are controlled by a robot in accordance with a command from robot control circuitry, robot information acquisition circuitry configured to acquire, from the robot control circuitry, robot data indicating an operation state of the robot, and a data processor configured to relate coating data which indicates an operation state of the coating device to the robot data.

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Circulation device

Номер: US20220274420A1
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

A circulation device includes first and second valves, first and second pressure measuring portions, a detection unit, and a controller. The first valve controls the flow rate of a liquid from a storage to a droplet discharge unit. The second valve controls the flow rate of the liquid from the droplet discharge unit to the storage. The first pressure measuring portion measures the fluid pressure of the liquid flowing between the first valve and the droplet discharge unit as a supply pressure. The second pressure measuring portion measures the fluid pressure of the liquid flowing between the second valve and the droplet discharge unit as a recovery pressure. The detection unit detects information related to the droplet discharge unit. The controller controls the first and second valves in accordance with the information detected by the detection unit and adjusts the supply pressure and the recovery pressure.

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

COATING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD

Номер: US20200122180A1
Принадлежит:

The disclosure relates to an operating method for a coating system, in particular for a painting system, for coating components (), in particular motor vehicle body components (), having the following steps: 136.-. (canceled)37. A method for a coating system for coating components , comprising:a) conveying the components to be coated in a conveying direction through a coating booth;b) coating the components in the coating booth with a coating agent, a portion of the applied coating agent being deposited on the components to be coated, while another portion of the applied coating agent initially floats in the booth interior of the coating booth as overspray,c) reducing the overspray from the booth interior by a downwardly directed air flow which is spatially limited and does not include the entire booth interior, the air flow generated by means of a blowing nozzle arrangement which delivers the air flow downwards through at least one blowing nozzle in order to blow the overspray downwards out of the booth interior, the blowing nozzle arrangement arranged above the conveyor and extending through the coating booth transversely to the conveying direction.38. Operating method according to claim 37 , wherein the air flow is generated by bypassing the filter ceiling claim 37 , so that the air flow does not have to pass through a filter of the filter ceiling.39. Operating method according to claim 37 , wherein the blowing nozzle arrangement is movable in the conveying direction.40. Operating method according to claim 39 , wherein a cable drive is provided for moving the blowing nozzle arrangement.41. Operating method according to claim 37 , whereina) the blowing nozzle arrangement is pivoted about an axis of rotation transversely to the conveying direction, andb) the blowing nozzle is at a distance from the axis of rotation so that the blowing nozzle executes a curved movement when the blowing nozzle arrangement performs a pivoting movement, andc) the blowing nozzle ...

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

ELECTROSTATIC ROTARY PROJECTOR FOR COATING PRODUCT AND SPRAYING INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH A PROJECTOR

Номер: US20210162434A1
Принадлежит:

An electrostatic rotary sprayer for a coating product, including a spraying cup, a body, a drive turbine assembled in the body and configured to rotate the spraying cup about an axis of rotation defined by the body. The sprayer also includes electrodes for charging the coating product sprayed by the spraying cup, these electrodes being assembled on a ring attached on the body and each supplied with high voltage through a resistance. Each resistance extends axially outside the ring and is equipped, at its end opposite the electrode that it supplies, with a first electrical connection plug on a second plug of corresponding geometry provided on the body, with a movement parallel to the axis of rotation, and in that the ring is configured to be assembled and connected on the body, or disassembled and disconnected from the body while being equipped with electrodes and resistances. 1. An electrostatic rotary sprayer for coating product , comprising:a spraying cup;a body;a ring attached to said body;a drive turbine assembled in said body and configured to rotate said spraying cup about an axis of rotation defined by said body; andelectrodes for charging the coating product sprayed by said spraying cup, the electrodes being assembled on said ring and each electrode supplied with high voltage through a resistance, wherein each resistance extends axially outside said ring and is equipped, at its end opposite the electrode that it supplies, with a first electrical connection plug for connection on a second plug of corresponding geometry provided on said body, with a movement parallel to the axis of rotation, and wherein said ring is configured to be assembled and connected on said body, or disassembled and disconnected from said body while being equipped with said electrodes and resistances.2. The sprayer according to claim 1 , wherein each resistance is mounted in a sleeve equipped claim 1 , at a first end claim 1 , with one of said electrodes claim 1 , and at a second end ...

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

TURBINE, FLUID-SPRAYING DEVICE, ASSOCIATED FACILITY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20210162435A1
Принадлежит:

A turbine for a fluid-spraying device including a turbine body, and a rotor rotating a bowl relative to the body about an axis, the rotor being surrounded by the turbine body in a plane perpendicular to the common axis, the turbine body guiding the rotation of the rotor, the rotor being rotated by a stream of gas, the turbine body receiving the stream of gas at the outlet of the rotor, and delimiting at least one outlet duct configured to guide a first portion of the received stream into a space delimited in a plane perpendicular to the common axis by the bowl and a skirt. 2. The turbine according to claim 1 , wherein said turbine body comprises a first end face and a second end face claim 1 , the two end faces delimiting said turbine body along the common axis claim 1 , and wherein the ratio between the gas stream flow rate passing through said second end face and the gas stream flow rate of the first portion of the stream of gas is less than 1/100.3. The turbine according to claim 1 , wherein the turbine at least partially delimits an auxiliary passage that conducts a second portion of the stream of gas from said rotor to the bottom of the bowl.4. The turbine according to claim 3 , wherein said turbine body is arranged so that during operation of the turbine claim 3 , the ratio of the flow rate of the first portion of the stream of gas and the to the flow rate of the second portion of the stream of gas is greater than or equal to 2.5. The turbine according to claim 1 , wherein said turbine body comprises an end face delimiting said turbine body along the common axis claim 1 , wherein the skirt bears against the end face claim 1 , wherein each outlet duct extends between two ends claim 1 , wherein said turbine body delimits each of the outlet ducts from one of their ends to the other end claim 1 , and wherein each outlet duct opens onto the end face.6. The turbine according to claim 1 , wherein said turbine body comprises an end face delimiting said turbine body ...

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

ROBOTISED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210164218A1
Принадлежит: EVOLUTION CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, S.L.

A robotised construction system is provided that includes a cartesian robot that can be automatically lifted as the construction is becoming higher, that is provided with a system of robotic supply of the materials and of the electric and electronic installations and that is provided with specific fabrication tools which work some by the contribution of layers of fluid construction materials. In a cement-based usage in which the cement is setting and having been deposited, by projection of these same materials and others by forming and placing construction elements in a determined position. 1. A robotised construction system characterized in that it comprises:{'b': '1', 'a cartesian robot (), that in turn comprises{'b': '8', 'two horizontal beams () located so that at least a part of the story of the construction is located between the beams,'}{'b': 9', '8', '8, 'one or more bridge beams () arranged between the horizontal beams () and designed to move along the said horizontal beams (),'}{'b': 10', '9', '9, 'one or more carts () arranged on each of the said bridge beams () and designed to move along the said bridge beams (),'}{'b': 11', '11', '10, 'one or more extendible columns (), each of the said extendible columns () is coupled to one of the said carts (),'}{'b': 12', '12', '11, 'one or more overhanging arms (), each of the said overhanging arms () is provided with one or more degrees of freedom and is coupled to the column free end (),'}{'b': 9', '10', '12', '11, 'a plurality of actuators that move the bridge beams (), the carts (), the overhanging arms () and extend or retract the extendible columns (),'}{'b': 9', '10', '12, 'a plurality of position sensors of the bridge beams (), the carts () and the overhanging arms (),'}a programmable controller that at least controls the actuators and receives data from at least the position sensors;{'b': 3', '12, 'claim-text': {'b': '4', 'a device of electric supply ();'}, 'one or more fabrication tools (), arranged on ...

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07-08-2014 дата публикации

Interlaced painting

Номер: US20140220249A1
Автор: Didier Rouaud
Принадлежит: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG

A system and method of applying coating to automotive workpieces is disclosed. A first coating dispensing robot dispenses coating at least a portion of an engine compartment, trunk and internal surfaces of a bed of an automotive workpiece during a first time interval, while a second robot dispenses coating on the exterior surface of fenders and passenger doors of the workpiece over the first time interval. The first robot dispenses coating on the exterior surface of a hood, roof, trunk lid and lift gate over a second time interval and the second robot dispenses coating on the side door interiors over the second time interval.

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR APPLYING A COATING PRODUCT ACCORDING TO THE DROP ON DEMAND TECHNOLOGY AND ROBOT APPLICATOR FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD

Номер: US20200130004A1
Автор: LE STRAT Cédric
Принадлежит:

A method for applying a coating product using the drop on demand technology, wherein the coating product is deposited by a robot applicator including a controller and at least one nozzle with sequential opening, commanded by the controller, the method including moving the nozzle of the robot applicator between a starting point and an arrival point, the projections of which, along the ejection axis of the nozzle, on the surface to be coated, define first and second reference points respectively belonging to two edges of the surface to be coated, in order to deposit a series of drops between the two edges, the spacing between the respective centers of two successive drops being adjusted by the controller as a function of the length of the journey between the two reference points and such that the last drop is deposited in a centered manner on the second reference point. 1. A method for applying a coating product , in particular paint , using the drop on demand technology , in which the coating product is deposited by an applicator robot comprising a controller and at least one nozzle with sequential opening , commanded by the controller , the method comprising:calculating, in a coordinate system, the coordinates of several points located on the contour of a surface to be coated;sending the coordinates of the points calculated in said calculating to the controller of the robot; andmoving the nozzle of the robot applicator between a starting point and an arrival point, the projections of which, along the ejection axis of the nozzle, on the surface to be coated, respectively define a first reference point and a second reference point respectively belonging to two edges of the surface to be coated, in order to deposit a series of drops between the two edges, wherein the spacing between the respective centers of two successive drops of the series of drops is adjusted by the controller as a function of the length of the journey between the two reference points and such that ...

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28-05-2015 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for painting objects

Номер: US20150147460A1

An apparatus for painting an object, the apparatus having a painting head equipped with a spraying nozzle arranged to deliver a flow of paint on a surface. The apparatus also includes a device for moving the painting head in the space according to at least two degrees of freedom. An identification device is also provided for identifying the three-dimensional shape of the surface. A processing means is also provided to process the detected projected image and to determine the spatial coordinates of each point.

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210170593A1
Автор: YONEYAMA Hiroyuki
Принадлежит:

A robotic programming apparatus, while using a robot equipped with a spraying device to move the spraying device, for creating an operation program of an application operation for applying a sprayed material sprayed from a nozzle of a spraying device to a member, that includes an operation pattern storage section configured to store a plurality of types of operation patterns each indicating operation of the spraying device that are operation patterns each formed of a continuous trajectory including periodic iteration of a constant pattern, and a pitch interval determination section configured to determine, for one operation pattern of the plurality of types of operation patterns stored in the operation pattern storage section, a pitch interval of the periodic iteration of the constant pattern in the one operation pattern based on a spray parameter representing a spray characteristic of the sprayed material by the nozzle of the spraying device. 1. A robotic programming apparatus configured to , while using a robot equipped with a spraying device to move the spraying device , create an operation program of an application operation for applying a sprayed material sprayed from a nozzle of the spraying device to a member to be sprayed , the robotic programming apparatus comprising:an operation pattern storage section configured to store a plurality of types of operation patterns each indicating operation of the spraying device, that are each formed of a continuous trajectory including periodic iteration of a constant pattern; anda pitch interval determination section configured to, for one operation pattern among the plurality of types of operation patterns stored in the operation pattern storage section, determine a pitch interval of the periodic iteration of the constant pattern in the one operation pattern based on a spray parameter representing a spray characteristic of the sprayed material by the nozzle of the spraying device.2. The robotic programming apparatus ...

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC ATOMIZER

Номер: US20180141062A1
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Various exemplary illustrations of an electrode assembly for an electrostatic atomizer, for example for a rotation atomizer, and exemplary methods of making and/or using the same, are disclosed. An exemplary electrode assembly may not include an electrode holder arrangement for holding at least one electrode creating an electrostatic field about a symmetrical axis, wherein there is dielectric material for influencing a discharge current component extending in the direction of the symmetrical axis. 152.-. (canceled)53. An electrode assembly for an electrostatic atomizer , the atomizer having an axis of symmetry and having a first housing and a second housing and an electrode holding area established by a difference in diameter between the first and second housings , the electrode holding area including a first thread , the electrode assembly comprising:an annular electrode holding device, configured to fit around at least the first housing and for holding a plurality of electrodes that generate an electrostatic field, the electrode holding device including a second thread that engages with the thread of the electrode holding area to threadedly connect the electrode holding device to the housing,wherein the first and second threads are coaxial to an axis of symmetry and form a labyrinth and the labyrinth is defined by a dielectric material and is configured to extend a discharge current path in a direction of the axis of symmetry.54. Electrode assembly according to claim 53 , wherein an angle between the electrode and the axis of symmetry is greater than 40° and less than 70°.55. Electrode assembly according to claim 53 , wherein the thread of the connection area is formed from the dielectric material.56. Electrode assembly according to claim 53 , wherein the connection area further comprises at least one screen for forming the labyrinth claim 53 , wherein the at least one screen is spaced from a resistor located in a connection area claim 53 , wherein the resistor is ...

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