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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Nebulizer and method of operation of a nebulizer

Номер: US20120017894A1
Автор: Sebastien Cinquin
Принадлежит: SYSTEM ASSISTANCE MEDICAL

Nebulizer and method of operation of a nebulizer comprising a cupel capable of containing a liquid and a vibrating member ( 4 ) capable of emitting, under the effect of a control signal originating from a control circuit ( 10 ), an ultrasound beam making it possible to transform the liquid into mist, in which the vibrating member ( 4 ) is sensitive to the sound wave produced during the transformation of the liquid into mist and detection means ( 14 ) detect the presence and/or the absence and/or the value of a sound signal originating from the vibrating member, or of a signal corresponding to a sound signal originating from said vibrating member.

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Номер записи: 1
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Self regulating fluid bearing high pressure rotary nozzle with balanced thrust force

Номер: US20120255588A1
Автор: Douglas E. Wright
Принадлежит: StoneAge Inc

A high pressure rotary nozzle having a rotating shaft operating within a fixed housing wherein the of axial force which acts upon the shaft due to the fluid pressure at the shaft inlet is balanced by allowing passage of a small amount of the pressurized fluid to be bled to an area or chamber between the outside of the opposite end of the shaft and the inside of the housing where the fluid pressure can act axially in an opposing direction upon the shaft to balance the axial inlet force. The balance of axial forces is self-regulating by controlling escape of the fluid through a tapered or frusto-conical region between the shaft and housing. This further provides a fluid bearing between the two surfaces and allows use of interchangeable rotating jet heads having jet orifices which can be oriented in virtually any desirable configuration including axially forward of the nozzle.

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Номер записи: 2
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Sprayer and media cartridge therefor

Номер: US20120273588A1
Автор: Gordon R. Schorr, Peter P. SEABASE, Thomas K. Milo
Принадлежит: AKRON DEVICE Tech LLC

The subject invention relates to a power sprayer that offers flexibility of movement because it can be battery operated and is designed to eliminate the need for cleaning its spray nozzle after being used. Paint colors can be changed quickly by simply changing the media cartridges that are adapted for simple attachment to the sprayer. The media cartridges used in conjunction with the sprayers of this invention can also eliminate the inconvenience associated with refilling conventional power sprayers with a desired media. The present invention more specifically discloses a sprayer media cartridge system comprising: (a) a media container, (b) a self-cleaning nozzle, (c) a media shut-off means, (d) a primary media atomizing aperture in a configuration relative to the self-cleaning nozzle, (e) a movable media containment member within the media container, (f) a gas transfer interface, and (g) a power unit engagement means.

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Номер записи: 3
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Sprinkler protector

Номер: US20120325931A1
Автор: Damien Croser
Принадлежит: Individual

A sprinkler protector including a housing adapted to engage with a sprinkler or sprinkler pipe and a plurality of circumferentially disposed fingers forming a cage-like shroud over the sprinkler head to shield the sprinkler from impact with foreign material yet not prevent the efficient spraying of water for the purposes of irrigation.

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Номер записи: 4
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Attachable Sprinkler Deflector

Номер: US20130020409A1
Автор: Simon BARTLETT
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed is a rapidly deployable guard for rotary, stationary and pop-up type sprinklers, wherein a guard having an upstanding deflector surface connects around the sprinkler riser using a pair of deformable arms and a connector therebetween. The deflector blocks spray from the sprinkler in a given direction, while the attachment arms provide a readily deployable connection means around the riser of an existing sprinkler. The connection means comprises a removable zip tie fastener that extends through apertures in the attachment arms, or is alternately a zip tie fastener attached to the distal ends thereof. In an alternate embodiment, the deflector shield includes an extension member having an overhang portion for blocking spray from multiple orientations around the circumference of the sprinkler spray pattern.

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Номер записи: 5
14-03-2013 дата публикации

PAINT MIST COLLECTING DEVICE AND PAINT BOOTH USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130061802A1
Автор: IMANO Masanobu, TAHARA Takayuki
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A paint mist collecting device for collecting a mist of paint particles produced when a paint is sprayed onto a workpiece within a paint booth includes a tubular duct having one end adapted to be connected to an outlet of the paint booth from which air containing the paint mist and a cleaning air are allowed to flow out, and a swirl-generating guide fin unit disposed inside the tubular duct and configured to force axial flows of the paint-mist-containing air and the cleaning liquid into a rotational movement to thereby generate a helical vortex as the paint-mist-containing air and the cleaning liquid flow downward along the tubular duct. 1. A paint mist collecting device for use in a paint booth for collecting a mist of paint particles produced when a paint is sprayed onto a workpiece within the paint booth while air containing the paint mist and a cleaning liquid are allowed to flow out from an outlet formed at a bottom part of the paint booth , the paint mist collecting device comprising:a tubular duct having one end adapted to be connected to the outlet of the paint booth; anda swirl-generating guide fin unit disposed inside the tubular duct and configured to force axial flows of the paint-mist-containing air and the cleaning liquid into a rotational movement to thereby generate a helical vortex as the paint-mist-containing air and the cleaning liquid flow downward along the tubular duct.2. The paint mist collecting device according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular duct includes a frustconical intake section claim 1 , a cylindrical intermediate section claim 1 , and a tapered nozzle section arranged in an axial direction of the tubular duct with the intermediate section disposed between the intake section and the nozzle section claim 1 , the frustconical intake section having a large-diameter end forming the one end of the tubular duct claim 1 , the cylindrical intermediate section having a uniform diameter throughout the length thereof claim 1 , the tapered ...

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Номер записи: 6
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Cold spray gun

Номер: US20130087633A1
Автор: Hirotaka Fukanuma
Принадлежит: PLASMA GIKEN KOGYO Co Ltd, PLASMA GIKEN USA CORP

An improved cold spray gun apparatus and system, which prevents nozzle clogging and erosion of the nozzle material. The nozzle can be configured as a non-monolithic assembly that includes a passageway for spraying powder material. The passageway can include a converging section and a diverging section. Such an arrangement is, in part, a result of a selection of specific nozzle material for the diverging section and a cooling system. The improved cold spray gun enables applying coatings at high spray parameters (e.g., pressure up to 5 MPa, temperature up to and in excess of 1000° C.), and can achieve high quality coatings, deposition efficiency, density, adhesion and cohesion, and other advantages. Additionally, the disclosed apparatus makes it possible to spray a wide range of powder materials in commercial applications without nozzle clogging or nozzle erosion during continuous operation.

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Номер записи: 7
16-05-2013 дата публикации

TELESCOPING WATER JET DEVICE AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130119163A1
Автор: Huang Hongchang, Kuang Qifeng, Xie Baian
Принадлежит: Shanghai Kohler Electronics,Ltd.

The invention provides a drive assembly for a telescoping wand of water jet device. The drive assembly includes an internally engaged rotary disk. With rotation of the internally engaged rotary disk, the telescoping wand of the water jet device is caused to retract or expand. 1. A drive assembly for a telescoping water jet device , comprising:a motor configured to drive a pinion disk via a gearing system;an internally engaged rotary disk having internal teeth;wherein the internally engaged rotary disk and the pinion disk are located such that the pinion disk engages with the internal teeth of the internally engaged rotary disk, and wherein the pinion disk provides rotational torque from the motor to the internally engaged rotary disk, wherein the internally engaged rotary disk is coupled to the telescoping feature such that rotation of the internally engaged rotary disk controllably extends or retracts the telescoping feature.2. The drive assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a motor shaft connected to the motor; andmotor gears fixed on the motor shaft, the motor gears configured to engage with a gearwheel disk of the gearing system.3. The drive assembly of claim 2 , wherein the gearwheel disk and the pinion disk are coaxially and fixedly connected.4. The drive assembly of claim 2 , wherein the gearwheel disk and the pinion disk are integrally formed.5. The drive assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a lamelliform motor bracket positioned between the motor and connecting gear including the pinion disk claim 2 , wherein a side face of the motor includes at least two first fixing plates claim 2 , each having a first bolt hole claim 2 , and wherein the motor bracket includes a fixing motor throughhole corresponding to the first bolt hole claim 2 , and the motor gear bracket also includes a motor gear throughhole for the motor gears to pass through.6. The drive assembly of claim 5 , wherein the motor bracket includes at least one motor bracket side face claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 8
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Painting System Operating in Recirculating Air Mode

Номер: US20130125814A1
Автор: Heiland Detlef, Schlipf Michael
Принадлежит: EISENMANN AG

A painting system operating in recirculating air mode, comprising a spray booth () which has from the top downwards an air plenum (), a painting zone () and a wash-out (). The recirculating air flowing through the painting zone () picks up overspray particles which are largely removed again from the recirculating air in the wash-out () with the aid of a stream of water. The recirculating air passes through a conditioning unit () before said air is returned to the air plenum () of the painting booth (). The conditioning unit () comprises at least one capacitor () and/or a droplet separator (), with the aid of which a liquid can be recovered from the recirculated air. Said liquid is fed to a supply source () for flushing liquid. The flushing liquid is used for cleaning the application equipment in the painting zone (). 1. A painting system which operates in recirculating air mode aa) an air plenum to which conditioned recirculating air may be fed;', 'ab) a painting region in which at least one application device for applying paint is provided and through which recirculating air flows and in so doing takes up and carries along particles of paint overspray;', 'ac) a scrubbing unit in which the recirculating air coming from the painting region and laden with the particles of paint overspray interacts with a stream of water and in so doing is at least partly freed of the particles of paint overspray;, 'a) a spray booth which, from the top downwards, includesb) a conditioning unit which lies in a circulation path of the recirculating air and which includes at least a condenser and/or a droplet separator, wherein liquid obtained from the condenser and/or the droplet separator is returned to the painting region;c) a supply source for rinsing liquid which is fed to the application device for cleaning; and,d) wherein at least some of the liquid obtained from the condenser and/or the droplet separator is fed to the supply source for rinsing liquid.2. The painting system ...

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Номер записи: 9
04-07-2013 дата публикации

COATING METHOD AND ASSOCIATED COATING DEVICE

Номер: US20130171360A1
Автор: Herre Frank, Laufer Rainer
Принадлежит: Durr System Inc.

A coating device for coating parts, in particular body components for automobiles, has at least one piece of application equipment for applying a coating to the components and has a feed device for feeding the components into a suitable coating position relative to the coating equipment. It is proposed that the feed device has at least one handling robot which brings the components into the coating position. Furthermore, a corresponding method is disclosed. 132.-. (canceled)33. A method for coating a component , comprising:positioning at least one component in a coating position relative to an application device; andapplying a coating to the component using the application device;wherein the component to be coated is brought into the coating position by a least one handling robot; andfurther wherein the application device is mounted movably to a fixed structure with a parallel kinematic.34. The method of claim 33 , wherein the at least one handling robot is a plurality of handling robots.35. The method of claim 33 , further comprising picking up a plurality of components together and bringing the components to the coating position.36. The method of claim 35 , wherein the components are jointly locked in a holding device and the holding device along with the components fixed therein are gripped and positioned by the handling robot.37. The method of claim 36 , wherein the holding device is a fixture that electrically grounds the components.38. The method of claim 33 , wherein the fixed structure is a fixed structure of a paint booth.39. The method of claim 33 , wherein the at least one component is a plurality of components coated by a plurality of application devices.40. The method of claim 39 , wherein the application devices apply coating simultaneously.41. The method of claim 39 , wherein the handling robot brings each of the components to be coated sequentially into a coating position relative to a respective one of the application devices.42. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 10
04-07-2013 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR A PAINT BOOTH

Номер: US20130171920A1
Автор: Bhattacharya Shubho
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A conditioning system that conditions exterior air for use in a spray booth. The exterior air is conditioned and subsequently used to carry away coating mist, dust, and contaminants from a spray area. The conditioning system heats, cools, humidifies, and dehumidifies the exterior air to a variable set point. The variable set point, while bounded by dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity constraints, is selected based upon cost and/or energy minimization. Additionally, the set point selection may be based upon future predicted weather conditions that are determined with a mathematical profile of previous weather conditions and weather trends in a localized domain, where the localized domain is a geographic area surrounding a manufacturing plant that includes a spray booth. 1. A method for conditioning exterior air for a spray booth , comprising the steps of:sensing dry-bulb temperature of the exterior air;sensing relative humidity of the exterior air;selecting a set point that has a particular dry-bulb temperature and particular relative humidity, wherein selecting said set point is based upon minimizing an amount of energy required to condition the exterior air; andconditioning the exterior air to the set point.2. The method for conditioning the exterior air for the spray booth according to claim 1 , wherein the particular dry-bulb temperature falls within a predetermined range of temperatures.3. The method for conditioning the exterior air for the spray booth according to claim 2 , wherein the dry-bulb temperature is between about 20° C. and 25.6° C.4. The method for conditioning the exterior air for the spray booth according to claim 2 , wherein the particular relative humidity falls within a predetermined range of relative humidities.5. The method for conditioning exterior air for the spray booth according to claim 4 , wherein the particular relative humidity is between about 50% and 80%.6. The method for conditioning the exterior air for the spray booth ...

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Номер записи: 11
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Aerosol generators

Номер: US20130186975A1
Автор: Brendan Hogan, Daniela Butan, David Shiel, Mark Southern, Michael Pomeroy, Seamus Clifford
Принадлежит: Stamford Devices Ltd

An aperture plate is formed from a palladium nickel alloy comprising about 89% palladium and about 11% nickel. There is a generally fine substantially equiaxed grain microstructure throughout the thickness of the aperture plate. The average grain width (W) is in the range of from 0.2 μm to 5.0 μm, in some cases from 0.2 μm to 2.0 μm. Because the grain structure is equiaxed (L/W=1) the grain length (L) is the same as the grain width. The improved aperture plate extends the life of nebulisers, eliminates the risk of premature and unpredictable failure of a nebuliser in service, eliminates the risk of product returns from hospitals and patients, and eliminates the possible risk of fragments of the aperture plate breaking free from the nebulizer.

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Номер записи: 12
25-07-2013 дата публикации

SPRAY PAINTING

Номер: US20130189437A1
Автор: Vais Jim, Williams Mark
Принадлежит: LOWBAKE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

An apparatus for the application of paint to an article () includes means () adapted to have one or more articles () removably located and retained thereon at predetermined position, an enclosure () which extends around the or each article (), with that enclosure including peripheral walls () and an associated roof or top cover () with one or more radiant heating assemblies mounted to the enclosure () and means allowing for controlled movement of the enclosure () relative to the article retaining means () substantially transversely thereof. 1. An apparatus for the application of paint to an article , said apparatus including: means adapted to have one or more articles removably located and retained thereon at predetermined positions; an enclosure , adapted to extend substantially normally to the or each said article retaining means and to be disposed around said one or more articles , said enclosure including peripheral walls and an associated roof or top cover; one or more radiant heating assemblies adapted to be mounted to said enclosure; and means allowing for controlled movement of said enclosure relative to said article retaining means , substantially transversely thereof.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said article retaining means is a floor claim 1 , deck or the like claim 1 , adapted to be located within a given structure.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , including ramp means associated with said floor claim 2 , deck or the like.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the or each said radiant heating assembly is a gas radiator appropriately located within said enclosure and adapted to be movable therewith.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said article is a vehicle claim 4 , automobile or the like apparatus for locomotion by land.6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the article is a component of a vehicle claim 4 , automobile or the like apparatus for locomotion by land.7. The apparatus as claimed in ...

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Номер записи: 13
29-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PAINTING A PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20130224398A1
Автор: VIDAL Sophie
Принадлежит: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM

The invention relates in particular to a method of painting a motor vehicle bodywork part, the method comprising the steps consisting in applying a first component on the part, in allowing the first component to tension on said part during a so-called “flash-off” stage, then in applying a second component on the part, the part being moved by a handler robot in front of a stationary applicator during the two spraying steps and in front of flash-off acceleration means during the flash-off stage. The invention also provides a painting booth having at least one stationary applicator for applying a paint component on a part carried by an arm of a handler robot that is present in the booth, and means for accelerating the flash-off of the part, the means being arranged in the booth in such a manner that the part can enter into the field of action of the acceleration means while being carried by the same handler robot. 1. A method of painting a motor vehicle bodywork part , the method comprising the steps consisting in applying a first component on the part and in allowing said first component to tension on said part during a so-called “flash-off” stage , wherein during at least the flash-off stage , the part is moved by a handler robot in front of flash-off acceleration means.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein a second component is applied on the part after the flash-off step.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the flash-off acceleration means comprise an air blower that blows air onto the part at a speed greater than the speed of the air around the part during the application step.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the flash-off acceleration means comprise a blower for blowing air that is hot and/or dry.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the flash-off acceleration means comprise a source of ultraviolet or infrared radiation.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the part is moved by the robot during the operation of the flash-off ...

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Номер записи: 14
26-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR PAINTING OBJECTS

Номер: US20130247819A1
Автор: Katefidis Apostolos, Swoboda Werner
Принадлежит: EISENMANN AG

A system for painting objects, in particular vehicle bodies or add-on parts, comprising a spray booth in which a paint can be applied to the objects. A fluid flow, which receives overspray and possibly solvent arising during the painting process, passes through the spray booth from the top down. A recovery system for recovering the overspray and possibly the solvent comprises at least one substantially vertical pipe, through which the fluid led out of the spray booth and laden with overspray and possibly solvent can flow and the surface of which is provided with elevations and/or recesses in such a way that eddies form in the fluid flowing through the pipe and the paint overspray is deposited onto the circumferential wall and flows downward out of the pipe. 2. The system of wherein claim 1 , the tube is capable of being cooled below a temperature that corresponds to a dew point of a solvent in the fluid flowing through the tube claim 1 , so that the solvent condenses on the peripheral wall of the tube and claim 1 , together with the overspray claim 1 , flows downwards out of the tube.3. The system of wherein claim 2 , a concentration of solvent in the fluid flowing through the tube is chosen to be so high that the dew point of the solvent is above a freezing point of water.4. The system of wherein claim 3 , the solvent concentration is over 30 g per standard cubic metre when using butyl acetate and over 10 g per standard cubic metre when using xylene.5. The system of further comprising: a heat pump which cools the fluid flowing through the tube and heats cleaned fluid before the cleaned fluid is returned to the spray booth.6. The system of further comprising: an electrostatic after-filter for pre-cleaned fluid is provided downstream of the tube through which fluid can flow.7. The system of further comprising: separate paint containers are provided for the overspray obtained in the tube and the overspray obtained in the electrostatic after-filter. The invention ...

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Номер записи: 15
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Protecting Cap and Sprinkler Head

Номер: US20130306334A1
Автор: Yasuaki Koiwa
Принадлежит: Senju Sprinkler Co Ltd

There is provided a protecting cap configured to protect a sprinkler head, the protecting cap having a bottomed cylindrical shape including a bottom surface and a cylinder, comprising: a tongue portion projecting into an opening provided in an upper portion of the cylindrical member; an outer peripheral portion to be fitted in an end portion of the cylindrical member, a head housing portion configured to house the sprinkler head body, and a fastening tool insertion portion configured to allow insertion of a fastening tool for mounting the sprinkler on a water supply pipe, wherein the cylinder is formed into a duplicated cylinder having an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, the outer peripheral portion is defined by the outer cylinder, the head housing portion is formed inside the inner cylinder, and includes a coupling portion configured to connect the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder.

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Номер записи: 16
05-12-2013 дата публикации

PAINT MIST SEPARATING DEVICE

Номер: US20130319323A1
Автор: Heinrich Wernfried, HERMANN Daniel, Schnaubelt Marcus, Vandepitte Frederik
Принадлежит:

The disclosure relates to a paint mist separating device, and a paint booth having a paint mist separating device. The paint mist separating device can include a tapered tube, and a collecting funnel with a funnel inlet and a funnel neck, into which the larger end of the tapered tube projects, wherein the funnel neck is provided for connection to a collecting tank for paint. The paint mist separating device can include a collecting hood, which is arranged opposite the funnel inlet and which has a paint mist inlet opening, into which a smaller end of the tapered tube opens, wherein an outlet gap is provided between the inlet opening of the collecting funnel and the collecting hood. 1. A paint mist separating device , comprising:a tapered tube;a collecting funnel with a funnel inlet and a funnel neck, into which a larger end of the tapered tube projects, wherein the funnel neck is provided for connection to a collecting tank for paint; anda collecting hood arranged opposite the funnel inlet, the collecting hood having a paint mist inlet opening, into which a smaller end of the tapered tube opens, wherein an outlet gap is provided between the inlet opening of the collecting funnel and the collecting hood.2. The paint mist separating device according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting funnel has a shape extended as a tube at an inlet end thereof.3. The paint mist separating device according to claim 1 , wherein the collecting funnel is surrounded along an axial extent thereof by a cylinder-like wall connected at one end to the protective hood claim 1 , wherein a through-flow gap is formed in a radial direction between the funnel inlet and the cylinder-like wall.4. The paint mist separating device according to comprising:a ring-like restriction element arranged over the inlet opening.5. The paint mist separating device according to claim 1 , wherein an angle of taper of the tapered tube is in a range of from 10° to 50°.6. The paint mist separating device according to ...

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Номер записи: 17
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Spray Booths

Номер: US20130337733A1
Автор: Williams Michael
Принадлежит:

A spray booth () for providing a controlled environment for spraying of particulate material is disclosed. The spray booth () is mounted on a support rail, and is movable along the support rail. 1. A spray booth for providing a controlled environment for spraying of material , the spray booth comprising:a roof portion provided with at least one mounting bracket for attachment to a support rail, such that the booth is movable along such a the support rail when in use;first and second end portions which extend from respective opposing ends of the roof portion;first and second side portions which extend from respective opposing sides of the roof portion, thereby defining a work space between the roof portion, the end portions and the side portions, the first and second side portions each defining an opening therethrough, and each including a movable member having a first position in which the opening is closed, and a second position in which the opening is substantially open; andan air extraction unit which extends from the roof portion into the work space, and operable to extract air from the work space.2. The spray booth as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each such movable member extends claim 1 , in the first position claim 1 , beyond a lowermost part of at least one of the first and second end portions.3. The spray booth as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a plenum defined in the roof portion claim 1 , and a filter element claim 1 , wherein the air extraction unit is operable to extract air from the work space claim 1 , and to supply such extracted air to the plenum claim 1 , the plenum and filter element being arranged so as to enable filtered air to be returned into the work space during operation of the air extraction unit.4. The spray booth as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a plenum defined in the roof portion claim 1 , and a filter element claim 1 , wherein the air extraction unit is operable to extract air from the work space claim 1 , and to ...

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Номер записи: 18
30-01-2014 дата публикации

TREATMENT UNIT, INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR THE SURFACE TREATMENT OF ARTICLES

Номер: US20140030439A1
Автор: Schmidt Roger
Принадлежит: EISENMANN AG

A treatment unit for the surface treatment of articles having at least one treatment chamber and a conveying system which conveys articles to be treated into the treatment chamber, along a conveying path through the treatment chamber and back out of the treatment chamber. Each article in each position on the conveying path prescribes a conveying direction tangential to the conveying path. An application system includes at least one multiaxis application robot, which takes along with it an application device and moves along a robot path of movement. The conveying system and the application system are set up such that the at least one application robot moves in relation to the conveying direction of an article optionally with a movement component parallel to the conveying direction of the article and/or a movement component perpendicular to the conveying direction of the article. Also, an installation and a method for the surface treatment of articles. 1. A treatment unit for the surface treatment of articles , comprising:at least one treatment chamber;a conveying system which conveys articles to be treated into the at least one treatment chamber, through the at least one treatment chamber along a conveying path, and out of the at least one treatment chamber, wherein in any position on the conveying path each article determines a direction of conveying that is tangential to the conveying path;an application system which comprises at least one multiple-axis application robot which includes an application means and travels along a robot movement path,wherein the conveying system and the application system are configured such that the at least one application robot may travel in relation to the direction of conveying an article, selectively with a movement component parallel to the direction of conveying the article and/or a movement component perpendicular to the direction of conveying the article.2. The treatment unit according to wherein the at least one application ...

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Номер записи: 19
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Modular tire spraying system

Номер: US20140041578A1
Автор: Todd E. Hendricks, SR.
Принадлежит: Todd E. Hendricks, SR.

A modular tire spraying system includes a downdraft spray booth for receiving a tire, a fluid delivery system disposed in the spray booth, a robot for transporting the tire to the spray booth, and a platform on which each of the spray booth, the fluid delivery system, and the robot is disposed. The fluid delivery system includes at least one spray gun for delivering a coating to the tire.

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Номер записи: 20
13-03-2014 дата публикации

ROBOTIC APPARATUS FOR PAINTING

Номер: US20140069335A1
Автор: Bania Andrzej Grzegorz, Beem Michael G., Gerds, Gora Marcin, II James Bryon, McClosky Stan Henry, Moore David Michael, Sikowski Matthew Ray
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A robotic apparatus for painting a workpiece includes a redundant axis robot for use in a robotic painting system. The redundant axis of rotation provides the robot arm additional flexibility in avoiding obstacles and reaching an interior of the workpiece to apply paint thereto. The robotic apparatus could be a seven-axis robot arm or a five-axis parallel link panel opener robot arm for opening and/or closing the panel. The robot arms are mounted on at least one vertically oriented column adjacent a path of travel of the workpiece through a painting booth and the robot arms can be mounted on a common base. 1. A redundant robot for performing an operation on a workpiece in a painting booth comprising:a base mounted in a fixed position adjacent a side of a path of travel of the workpiece through the painting booth; andan articulated redundant robot arm attached to the base for performing the operation on the workpiece.2. The redundant robot according to claim 1 , wherein the base is mounted on a vertical column positioned adjacent the side of the path of travel.3. The redundant robot according to claim 1 , wherein the redundant robot arm is a seven-axis paint robot arm that includes a redundant axis of rotation positioned between a shoulder axis of rotation and an elbow axis of rotation.4. The redundant robot according to claim 3 , wherein a first axis of rotation and the shoulder axis of rotation are perpendicular and intersect.5. The redundant robot according to claim 3 , wherein a redundant axis of rotation of the seven-axis paint robot arm is oriented transverse to and intersects both a shoulder axis of rotation and an elbow axis of rotation of the seven-axis paint robot arm.6. The redundant robot according to claim 3 , wherein the seven-axis paint robot arm includes an outer arm portion comprising a first outer extension and a second outer extension claim 3 , wherein a first end of the first outer extension is coupled to an inner arm portion of the seven-axis ...

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Номер записи: 21
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Selective Adjustment of Position of Nozzle Assembly

Номер: US20140076982A1
Автор: Douglas R. LeBlanc, Thomas Andrew Lawrence, Troy Richard Mercer
Принадлежит: HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD

A mold-tool system ( 100 ), comprising: a nozzle position-adjustment assembly ( 104 ) being configured to selectively adjust position of a nozzle assembly ( 102 ) between: (i) a nozzle-loaded position, and (ii) a nozzle-unloaded position.

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Номер записи: 22
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Shipping Cap For Fire Protection Sprinkler

Номер: US20140096982A1
Автор: Michael J. Oldham
Принадлежит: Viking Corp

A shipping cap for a sprinkler includes a main body having a hollow annular wall portion having a closed upper end. A first pair of side legs extend laterally and axially from a first side of the cylindrical wall portion and a second pair of side legs extend laterally from a second side of the cylindrical wall portion. A first side curtain extends from one of the first pair of side legs and one of the second pair of side legs and a second side curtain extends from the other of the first pair of side legs and the other of the second pair of side legs.

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Номер записи: 23
05-01-2017 дата публикации

IRRIGATION RISER SUPPORT STAKE

Номер: US20170001213A1
Автор: PETERSON RANDALL
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A support stake for irrigation risers. Disclosed is a support stake which is configured for setting into the ground and which has a bracket which immobilizes the irrigation riser. The support stake resists the rotation of the irrigation riser around the irrigation pipe to which the riser is attached. The irrigation riser typically has an impact sprinkler on it which delivers a force which causes the irrigation riser to rotate in one direction and not the other. This stake prevents that rotation by trapping the riser in the bracket, and by being anchored in the ground. 1. An irrigation riser support stake , for stabilizing an irrigation riser with an attached sprinkler head from rotation around a water pipe , said riser support stake comprisinga stake body, comprising a planar and elongate shaft with a first end and a second end, with said first end forming a point for soil penetration, and with said shaft having one or more support ribs attached along the long axis;a foot pad at the second end of said stake body, configured for pushing or hammering said riser support stake by a user into the soil;an extension piece attached at an angle to the stake body at the second end of said stake body, said extension piece having a first end attached to said stake body, and a second end attached to a bracket formed from two flat side pieces and a flat bottom portion, which form a U when seen from the second end of said stake body, with said bracket configured for limiting movement of said riser in at least two directions.2. The riser support stake of in which said bracket forms a partial circle in cross section claim 1 , for snapping onto a round riser pipe claim 1 , to prevent movement of said riser in all directions with said extension piece attached to said stake body at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.3. (canceled)4. The riser support stake of in which said stake body has a single support rib claim 1 , and forms a T or Y shape in cross section.5. The riser support ...

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Номер записи: 24
02-01-2020 дата публикации

WARNING SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING A FIRE SPRINKLER HEAD

Номер: US20200001316A1
Автор: Custis John Dana
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A warming system for protecting a fire sprinkler head during construction and demolition projects. The system includes an adapter attached to the sprinkler head, a protective cover that fits over the adapter, and a control system that is embedded in or attached to the protective cover. The control system includes at least one power supply, circuitry, a plurality of sensors, and an alarm. 1. A warning system for protecting a fire sprinkler head , comprising:an adapter adapted to slip over a portion of a fire sprinkler head;a protective cover that engages the adapter; anda control system associated with the protective cover.2. The system of wherein the adapter includes a two piece split disk having a central opening and a tab and snap projection that extends outwardly from an inner edge of each disk.3. The system of wherein each disk has a snap opening aligned with the tab and snap projection of the other disk and adapted to receive the snap projection to hold the disks together.4. The system of wherein the protective cover has a frusto-conical shape with a central opening and a radial slit that extends from the central opening to an outer edge of the protective cover.5. The system of wherein the protective cover has a central opening claim 1 , a slit that extends from a central opening to an outer edge of the protective cover claim 1 , and a closure device mounted to an edge of the slit.6. The system of wherein the central system includes at least one power supply claim 1 , circuitry claim 1 , a plurality of sensors claim 1 , and an alarm.7. The system of wherein the control system further includes a two position switch connected to the circuitry and a perimeter light. This invention is directed towards a warning system and more particularly a warning system for protecting a fire sprinkler head from damage.Fire Sprinkler heads are well known in the art for use in reducing damage to a structure in the presence of fire. During construction projects, and particularly ...

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Номер записи: 25
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Extension paint spray-roller system

Номер: US20200001321A1
Автор: Christopher M. Walsh, Daniel S. Hosley, Danuta Carey
Принадлежит: TRITECH INDUSTRIES Inc

An extension paint spray-roller system includes a hydraulic paint spray extension system to which is mounted a paint roller system for use in combination. The hydraulic paint spray extension system includes an on-off control valve/handle communicating with a source of high pressure paint and connected via a straight-through swivel joint to a pole extension having a spray tip mounted at the oppositive end. A paint roller system is mounted to the paint spray extension system by a mounting system which permits a commercially available off-the-shelf paint roller to be utilized with the system.

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Номер записи: 26
05-01-2017 дата публикации

WET PAINT BOOTH CIRCULATING WATER TREATMENT AGENT

Номер: US20170001888A1
Автор: ARIMOTO Yuta, Onoue Satoshi, YASUKAWA Yoshio, YOSHIDA Tsuneyuki
Принадлежит: KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES LTD.

A method for treating a circulating water in a wet paint booth, the method including adding a treatment agent including an aqueous solution including a tannin and an alkali metal hydroxide and/or an alkali metal carbonate to the circulating water in any of passages for the circulating water in the wet paint booth, wherein the passages include for supplying the circulating water from a water tank to a paint booth, for collecting an uncoated paint in the circulating water, and for returning the circulating water to the water tank; to detackify the uncoated paint collected in the circulating water. 17-. (canceled)8. A treatment agent for a wet paint booth circulating water , the treatment agent comprising a tannin, and', 'an alkali metal hydroxide and/or an alkali metal carbonate,, 'an aqueous solution comprising'}wherein the aqueous solution has pH of 10 to 13.9mimosa. The treatment agent according to claim 8 , wherein the tannin is tannin and/or quebracho tannin.10. The treatment agent according to claim 8 , wherein a tannin concentration in the aqueous solution is 10 to 30% by mass.11. The treatment agent according to claim 9 , wherein a tannin concentration in the aqueous solution is 10 to 30% by mass.12. A method for treating a circulating water in a wet paint booth claim 9 , the method comprisingadding a treatment agent to the circulating water in any of passages for the circulating water in the wet paint booth, wherein the passages include for supplying the circulating water from a water tank to a paint booth, for collecting an uncoated paint in the circulating water, and for returning the circulating water to the water tank, to detackify the uncoated paint collected in the circulating water,wherein the treatment agent comprises an aqueous solution comprising a tannin and an alkali metal hydroxide and/or an alkali metal carbonate, and the aqueous solution has pH of 10 to 13.13. The method according to claim 12 , for treating the circulating water in the wet ...

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Номер записи: 27
03-01-2019 дата публикации

INTEGRATED TRUCK BED WASHING

Номер: US20190001934A1
Автор: Frederick Scott L., Holmstrom Adam D., Robison Scott P.
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Arrangements described herein include washing systems for vehicle truck beds. The system can include one or more nozzles and one or more conduits operatively connected to the truck bed. In some arrangements, the conduits can be formed integrally with the truck bed, such as being molded with an inner panel of the truck bed. The system further includes a fluid inlet operatively connected to the vehicle that is in fluid communication with the one or more conduits. When a fluid is supplied in the fluid inlet it can be routed to the one or more nozzles for spraying into the truck bed. 1. A washing system for a truck bed of a vehicle , the system comprising:one or more nozzles operatively connected to the truck bed, the one or more nozzles being fluidly connected to one or more conduits, the one or more conduits being internally integrated into the vehicle; anda fluid inlet fluidly connected to the one or more conduits, the fluid inlet being operatively connected with the vehicle and in fluid communication with the one or more nozzles via the one or more conduits,the fluid inlet being configured to receive a fluid and to route said fluid to the one or more nozzles for spraying into the truck bed.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more nozzles are operatively connected to an inner panel of the truck bed claim 1 , the one or more nozzles including a first set of nozzles being located at a front portion of the inner panel and a second set of nozzles being located at a side portion of the inner panel.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first set of nozzles includes two or more nozzles claim 2 , the two or more nozzles being operatively connected to the front portion of the inner panel at two or more elevational positions.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first set of nozzles each have a spray orientation toward the truck bed during operation.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more conduits are formed integrally with the truck bed.6. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Pump arrangement and corresponding operating method

Номер: US20180003170A1
Автор: Alexander RÜGER, Marcus DUSCHEK
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

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

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Номер записи: 29
13-01-2022 дата публикации

HANDHELD GROUND SPRAYER

Номер: US20220008944A1
Автор: Mattson Barry W., Schroeder James C.
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A ground sprayer includes a front portion and a rear portion. A marking fluid is stored in a fluid reservoir removably mounted in the front portion. A pump disposed in the front portion draws the marking fluid from the fluid reservoir through a manifold, and the pump drives the marking fluid out of a nozzle. An actuator is disposed in the rear portion and can activate the pump based on a command from the user. The rear portion includes a handle such that the user can fully support and operate the ground sprayer with a single hand. 1. A handheld ground sprayer comprising: a first fluid reservoir configured to store a first supply of marking fluid; and', 'a pump fluidly connected to the first fluid reservoir and configured to draw the marking fluid from the first fluid reservoir; and, 'a front portion comprising a rear housing having a handle configured to be grasped by a user; and', 'an actuator supported by the rear housing, the actuator configured to selectively power the pump to drive the marking fluid from the first fluid reservoir to a nozzle;, 'a rear portion connected to the front portion, the rear portion comprisinga manifold supported by the front portion, the manifold including a selector valve actuatable between a first position and a second position, the selector valve fluidly connecting the first fluid reservoir with the pump when in the first position and fluidly disconnecting the first fluid reservoir from the pump when in the second position;wherein the rear portion is configured to be disposed above the forward portion with the ground sprayer is in an operating position.2. The handheld ground sprayer of claim 1 , wherein the front portion further comprises:a motor connected to the pump and configured to provide motive power to the pump.3. The handheld ground sprayer of claim 2 , wherein the actuator comprises:a power source connected to the motor; anda trigger connected to the power source and configured to activate and deactivate the power source.4. ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Faceplate tensioning method and apparatus to prevent droop

Номер: US20220008946A1
Автор: Shantanu Rajiv GADGIL, Sudhir R. Gondhalekar, Tanmay Pramod GURJAR, Yao-Hung Yang
Принадлежит: Applied Materials Inc

Embodiments of showerheads for use in a process chamber and methods of reducing drooping of a showerhead faceplate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a showerhead for use in a process chamber includes: a faceplate having a plurality of gas distribution holes disposed therethrough; and one or more cables that engage with the faceplate and configured to prestress the faceplate.

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Номер записи: 31
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Non-invasive sprinkler

Номер: US20150008266A1
Автор: Christopher Hebison
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and methods for an in-ground sprinkler to controller a liquid flow rate through a chamber, while reducing or eliminating leakage. Embodiments may utilize a flat, external surface that is configured to be flush with a ground surface to control the liquid flow rate through the in-ground sprinkler. In embodiments, a permanent magnet may be positioned on the flat, external surface to control an internal patch system. Responsive to the permanent magnet controlling the internal patch, liquid flowing through the chamber may be controlled.

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Номер записи: 32
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Gas nozzle, manufacturing method of gas nozzle, and plasma treatment device

Номер: US20220020563A1
Автор: Tomoya SAHASHI, Yukio Noguchi
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

A gas nozzle according to the present disclosure includes a supply hole having a tubular shape and configured to guide a gas and an injection hole connecting to the supply hole. The gas nozzle configured to inject the gas from the injection hole is made from ceramics or single crystal including an oxide, a fluoride, or an oxyfluoride of a rare earth element or an yttrium aluminum composite oxide as a primary component. An arithmetic mean roughness Ra of an inner circumferential surface forming the supply hole is smaller on an outflow side than on an inflow side of the gas.

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Номер записи: 33
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Overspray Collection System

Номер: US20170008019A1
Автор: Calahan Michael W., Gillest Kevin Michael, Henze Byron, Jaunarajs Kalvis
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An overspray collection system comprises a hood designed to allow spray gun operation through the hood, an air flow system to pull air with entrained overspray, a vortex/cyclone to separate the air from the overspray and a collection container into which the overspray is deposited. An airflow control device such as an air hose, vacuum supply or vacuum chamber may assist by controlling an airflow within the can during spraying, thus providing that a higher percentage of the spray adheres to the can interior, allowing denser and more uniform coating. 1. An overspray collection system for use with a spray gun , the spray gun oriented to spray into the interior of a cylindrical body , the system comprising:a left hood and a right hood, the two hoods disposed adjacent but with a gap therebetween, such spray gun on one side of the gap, such cylindrical body on the other side of such gap, such spray passing through the gap from the spray gun to the cylindrical body;each hood having a deflector, each deflector extending at an angle to such spray, whereby such overspray may be caught upon the deflectors;each hood further having a vacuum conduit intake defined by the hood body and the hood's deflector, the vacuum conduit intake having a negative pressure therein, whereby air and entrained overspray may be drawn into the vacuum conduit intake;each vacuum conduit intake further having a conduit to a vacuum exhaust port from the hood, whereby the air and such entrained overspray may be exhausted from each hood.2. The overspray collection system of claim 1 , further comprising:a pair of exhaust pipes, one extending from each vacuum exhaust port, whereby the air and entrained overspray may be drawn from each vacuum exhaust port.3. The overspray collection system of claim 2 , further comprising:a vortex body, the vortex body having a generally circular planform, the exhaust pipes entering the vortex body, whereby the air and entrained overspray may be drawn into such vortex body.4. ...

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Номер записи: 34
27-01-2022 дата публикации

COMMON HEAD HAVING AN OFFSET PARTITION FOR USE WITH MULTI-COMPONENT DISPENSING TOOLS AND A TUBULAR LINER ARRANGED FOR LOCATING WITHIN THE COMMON HEAD

Номер: US20220023896A1
Автор: Schneider Mark C.
Принадлежит: Albion Engineering Company

A common head for use in combination with a cartridge assembly, the cartridge assembly being retained within the material containment unit of a dispensing device and arranged to discharge reactive components from larger and smaller cartridges in response to actuation of the dispensing device. The common head includes inlet openings and a rigid walled tube having a partition positioned therein to define larger and smaller pathways to enable passage of the reactive components from the cartridges into and though the common head in a predetermined volumetric ratio and prevent backflow of the components which can lead to unintended curing prior to dispensing. A flexible liner arranged for positioning within one or both pathways of the rigid walled tube is also provided to prevent such backflow and unintended curing prior to dispensing. 1. A dual component cartridge assembly including a common head , the dual component cartridge assembly including a first cartridge having a larger cross-section for containing and discharging a first component , and a second cartridge having a smaller cross-section for containing and discharging a second component reactive with the first component , the cartridge assembly arranged to be retained within the material containment unit of a dispensing device , said common head comprising:a. a rigid-walled tube arranged for receiving the first and second components from said first and second cartridges, a length for passage of the first and second components therethrough, and a discharge end; and,b. an offset partition provided to enable separate passage of said first and second components through said common head, said partition situated in an offset position within said tube to define a larger pathway having a larger cross-sectional size for passage of the first component therethrough, and a smaller pathway having a smaller cross-sectional size for passage of the second reactive component therethrough, said tube discharging the first and ...

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Номер записи: 35
10-01-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING BY SPRAYING AND FUSION OF POWDER

Номер: US20190009288A1
Автор: Carabin Gilles, Hascoet Jean-Yves
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A nozzle for the additive manufacturing by spraying and fusion of powder along a hollow tapered stream. The nozzle includes an outer cone, an inner cone, and an intermediate cone. The powder is sprayed into the tapered annular space between the inner surface of the outer cone and the outer surface of the intermediate cone. The outer cone includes two portions detachably assembled along the axis of the cone by an assembler. 14-. (canceled)5. A nozzle for additive manufacturing by spraying and fusion of powder along a hollow tapered stream , comprising: a first portion comprising a ring comprising an inner tapered bore and a centring device coaxial with the inner tapered bore; and', 'a second portion detachably assembled to the first portion along an axis of the outer cone by an assembler, centered on the centring device;, 'an outer cone comprisesan inner cone;an intermediate cone; andwherein the powder being sprayed into a tapered annular space between an inner surface of the outer cone and an outer surface of the intermediate cone;wherein the second portion of the outer cone comprises a fusible portion configured to break or be deformed under a predetermined force without damaging the first portion.6. The nozzle according to claim 5 , wherein the first portion and the second portion of the outer cone are made of different materials.7. The nozzle according to claim 5 , wherein a conicity of an inner tapered bore of the second portion of the outer cone is different from a conicity of the inner tapered bore of the first portion.8. The nozzle according to claim 5 , further comprising a detector configured to detect a rupture of the fusible portion of the second portion.9. The nozzle according to claim 5 , wherein the assembler is a nut. The invention relates to an additive manufacturing device by spraying and fusion of powder. The invention more particularly relates to a nozzle for the spraying and the fusion by laser of a metal powder for the implementation of the so- ...

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Номер записи: 36
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Pulsation damping system

Номер: US20170009928A1
Автор: Hartmut Wuerpel
Принадлежит: J Wagner GmbH

The present invention relates to a pulsation damping system for a paint spray device for spraying paint including a pulsation damper for damping the pulsation of a paint stream, wherein the pulsation damper includes a housing, a chamber, a chamber inlet, a chamber outlet and a damping means. In this connection, an opening of the chamber outlet comprises a cross sectional area which is smaller than a cross sectional area of an opening of the chamber inlet, and as a result forms a throttle.

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Номер записи: 37
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Predictive Maintenance of Liquid Paint Supply Systems

Номер: US20200009594A1
Автор: Wood Nigel
Принадлежит:

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

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Номер записи: 38
19-01-2017 дата публикации

REVERSING MECHANISM FOR AN IRRIGATION SPRINKLER WITH A REVERSING GEAR DRIVE

Номер: US20170014838A1
Автор: Clark Michael L., Simmons Zachary B.
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A sprinkler can include a turbine, a nozzle, a gear drive and a reversing mechanism. The gear drive and the reversing mechanism rotatably couple the turbine and the nozzle. The gear drive can shift a direction of rotation of an output stage that is coupled to the reversing mechanism. The reversing mechanism can include a shift member coupled with the gear drive. 1. A sprinkler comprising:a turbine;a nozzle;a gear drive;a reversing mechanism rotatably coupling the turbine and the nozzle, the gear drive including at least a portion of the reversing mechanism having a shifting drive shaft that reciprocates between raised and lowered positions to alternately engage different drive gears that are coupled to non-shifting gears and thereby change a direction of rotation of subsequent stages of the planetary gear drive; andat least one clutch dog connected to the drive shaft, the at least one clutch dog configured to selectively engage with at least one clutch tooth formed on two or more of the different drive gears.2. The sprinkler of claim 1 , comprising a riser enclosing the gear drive claim 1 , an outer case surrounding the riser claim 1 , and a coil spring surrounding the riser and normally holding the riser in a retracted position within the case and compressible to allow the riser to telescope to an extended position when pressurized water is introduced into the case.3. The sprinkler of claim 2 , wherein the nozzle is carried inside a nozzle turret rotatably mounted at the upper end of the riser.4. The sprinkler of claim 1 , wherein the reversing mechanism includes:a shift member connected to the shifting drive shaft;a pivotable shift fork with a first cam and a second cam spaced from the first cam, the first cam configured to engage the shift member and raise the shifting drive shaft when the shift fork is pivoted to engage the first cam with the shift member, the second cam configured to engage the shift member and lower the shifting drive shaft when the first fork ...

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Номер записи: 39
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SPRINKLER HEAD GUARD

Номер: US20170014846A1
Автор: Sideris Sofia, Stathakos Peter A.
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Apparatus are described that may serve as guards that protect partially buried sprinkler heads from impact damage. These apparatus each include an inner frame, an outer frame, and several wall members. The outer frame encircles the inner frame, and the wall members occupy the space between the two frames. The inner frame, the outer frame, and the wall members combine to partition the space into a plurality of compartments. At the same time, a top of the inner frame is higher than a top of the outer frame, and the wall members define a ramp between the top of the outer frame and the top of the inner frame. The apparatus may serve to cause a wheel of a lawnmower that would normally impact the sprinkler head to harmlessly pass over the sprinkler head without damage. 1. An apparatus comprising:an inner frame;an outer frame encircling the inner frame with a space therebetween; anda plurality of wall members occupying the space, each wall member defining a respective lower wall member edge and a respective upper wall member edge; the inner frame, the outer frame, and the plurality of wall members combine to partition the space into a plurality of compartments;', 'a top of the inner frame is higher than a top of the outer frame; and', 'the plurality of wall members define a ramp between the top of the outer frame and the top of the inner frame., 'wherein2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner frame is substantially cylindrical.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the outer frame is substantially cylindrical.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the outer frame is substantially polygonal.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wall members are oriented substantially vertically when the top of the inner frame is horizontal.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the ramp is linear.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the ramp is curved.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 40
15-01-2015 дата публикации

SURFACE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NUFACTURING SURFACE-TREATED SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20150017328A1
Автор: HISADA Teruyoshi, KAWAI Yoshiki, Naitoh Mitsutaka, Nakane Takashi, Nishio Yoshihiro, Ozeki Koya, Shichi Yutaka
Принадлежит: IBIDEN CO., LTD.

A surface treatment apparatus includes a treatment vessel which contains a treatment solution, a transfer device which transfers a substrate through an interior portion of the treatment vessel in an in-plane direction of the substrate, and a jet device which is positioned in the interior portion of the treatment vessel and jets the treatment solution onto a surface of the substrate such that the surface of the substrate is treated with the treatment solution in the interior portion of the treatment vessel. The jet device has a nozzle hole which jets the treatment solution in a jet direction set parallel or diagonal with respect to the substrate surface. 1. A surface treatment apparatus , comprising:a treatment vessel configured to contain a treatment solution;a transfer device configured to transfer a substrate through an interior portion of the treatment vessel in an in-plane direction of the substrate; anda jet device positioned in the interior portion of the treatment vessel and configured to jet the treatment solution onto a surface of the substrate such that the surface of the substrate is treated with the treatment solution in the interior portion of the treatment vessel,wherein the jet device has a nozzle hole configured to jet the treatment solution in a jet direction set parallel or diagonal with respect to the substrate surface.2. A surface treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle hole of the jet device is formed such that the jet direction of the nozzle hole forms an inclination angle in a range of 15° to 45° with respect to the surface of the substrate.3. A surface treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle hole of the jet device is formed such that the jet direction of the nozzle hole is directed from an upstream side to a downstream side of a transfer direction of the substrate.4. A surface treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the nozzle hole of the jet device is formed such that the jet direction ...

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Номер записи: 41
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Inflatable Support Structure System

Номер: US20150017338A1
Автор: Wiliams Thomas
Принадлежит:

An improved mobile paint booth system and method for applying paint to a vehicle is herein disclosed. An improved mobile paint booth can comprise a plurality of vertical supports, a base support, a first upper beam, and a second upper beam. The plurality of vertical supports can comprise a corner support at each corner, and a middle support along a first wall. The base support can be substantially in the shape of a “U” that can connect each of the vertical supports. The base of the “U” can be along the bottom of the first wall. The first upper beam that can connect a first set of the corner support and the middle support. The second upper beam that can connect a second set of the corner support. 1. An improved mobile paint booth comprisinga plurality of vertical supports, said plurality of vertical supports comprising a corner support at each corner, and a middle support along a first wall;a base support substantially in the shape of a “U” that connects each of said vertical supports, the base of said “U” along the bottom of said first wall;a first upper beam that connects a first set of said corner support and said middle support; anda second upper beam that connects a second set of said corner support.2. The system of further comprising one or more horizontal beams that connect said upper beams to each other.3. The system of further comprising a second wall claim 1 , said second set of said corner support along said second wall.4. The system of wherein said second wall can comprise an entry port large enough for an automobile to pass claim 3 , said entry able to be opened and closed using a fastener.5. The system of wherein said entry port further comprises a first door claim 3 , said first door fastenable with said first wall through a zip fastener.6. The system of wherein said first wall further comprises one or more orifices claim 1 , said orifices capable of receiving an air-pressured device.7. The system of further comprising one or more wall sections claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 42
15-01-2015 дата публикации

PAINTING BOOTH COATING AGENT LINE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR A COATING AGENT LINE

Номер: US20150017340A1
Автор: Collmer Andreas
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The invention relates to a painting booth for coating components, particularly for painting motor vehicle body components, with a booth wall () and a coating agent line (), which runs from the exterior of the booth through the booth wall () into the interior of the booth. The invention proposes that the coating agent line () has an electrically conductive and axially running potential-compensating element () inside the line for electrically connecting the coating agent inside the line to an electrical reference potential, said potential-compensating element () extending from the exterior of the booth through the booth wall (), so that the free end of the potential-compensating element () is inside the booth. 110-. (canceled)11. A painting booth , comprising:a booth wall that separates a booth interior from a booth exterior; and the coating agent line includes an electrically conductive potential compensating element to provide an electrical connection of the coating agent in the inner space with an electrical reference potential,', 'the potential compensating element extends in an axial direction along the coating agent line,', 'the potential compensating element in the inner space is arranged separately from the line wall, and', 'the potential compensating element extends from the booth exterior through the booth wall so that the free end of the potential compensating element is located in the booth interior., 'a coating agent line that includes (a) a hollow inner space for conveying a coating agent and (b) a line wall which encompasses the inner space; wherein the coating agent line runs from the booth exterior through the booth wall into the booth interior, further wherein121. The painting booth of claim , wherein the potential compensating element is connected at a first end to the reference potential , and with a second end protrudes axially into the inner space.131. The painting booth of claim , wherein the potential compensating element has an axial length ...

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Номер записи: 43
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Irrigation Nozzle Assembly and Method

Номер: US20180015487A1
Автор: Allen Kerrie, Gopalan Shridhar, Hester Russell, Koehler Eric, RUSSELL Gregory, South Christopher, Sridhara Srinivasaiah
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A long throw Pop-Up Irrigation Nozzle assembly has no oscillating or rotating parts and includes a cylindrical body having a fluid inlet and a sidewall defining at least one fluidic circuit configured to generate a selected spray pattern when irrigation fluid flows through the body. In order to throw long distance, droplet velocity, droplet size and droplet initial aim angle determine the throw to provide a low precipitation rate (“PR”) for fluidic sprays. The nozzle assembly and method of the present invention achieve a PR of 1 in/hr or less and good spray distribution with a scheduling coefficient (“SC”) of about 1.5 without utilizing any moving components to provide a significantly more cost effective nozzle assembly, as compared to prior art rotator nozzles. 124-. (canceled)25. A nozzle assembly with a fluidic circuit , comprising:(a) a housing with an interior lumen and an exterior sidewall, with at least one fluidic-circuit-receiving port carrying a fluidic circuit insert with an inlet configured to receive a fluid passing into the housing lumen, and an outlet configured to generate a spray pattern;(b) wherein said fluidic circuit insert's outlet has a throat and a floor with features projecting upwardly from said outlet floor by a selected height or vertical extent;(c) wherein said fluidic circuit insert's outlet has a selected throat width;(d) wherein the fluidic circuit receives the fluid at its inlet and passes the irrigation fluid through to its outlet, past or over one or more protuberances configured to project partly into the fluid's outward spray pattern, and modify the fluidic circuit's spray pattern by suppressing heavy ended bands;(e) wherein said protuberances project upwardly into said fluid circuit insert's outlet at 5-40% of the selected height or vertical extent; and(f) wherein said protuberances have a diameter or lateral extent that is a fraction of the throat width.26. An irrigation nozzle assembly with no oscillating or rotating parts , ...

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Номер записи: 44
18-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR REPELLING PESTS, ANIMATE OR INANIMATE

Номер: US20180015492A1
Автор: MORRIS Frederick W.
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A device for repelling pests includes a housing, a positioning mechanism to move the housing, at least three range-finding elements affixed to the housing along a common plane to detect a presence of a pest (e.g., an animate pest such as an animal, or an inanimate pest such as a drone) by obtaining a signal indicative of a location of the pest relative to the device, a projectile launcher affixed to the housing to fire one or more projectiles therefrom, and a controller electronically coupled to the range-finding elements, the positioning mechanism, and the projectile launcher. The controller may be configured to move the housing using the positioning mechanism until a strength of the signal obtained from each of the range-finding elements is substantially equal thereby indicating that the projectile launcher is directed toward the location of the pest, and to fire projectiles from the projectile launcher toward the pest. 1. A device for repelling pests , comprising:a housing;a positioning mechanism structurally configured to move the housing along one or more of an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis;at least three range-finding elements affixed to the housing along a common plane, each of the at least three range-finding elements configured to detect a presence of a pest by obtaining a signal indicative of a location of the pest relative to the device;a projectile launcher affixed to the housing, the projectile launcher structurally configured to fire one or more projectiles therefrom; anda controller comprising a processor, the controller electronically coupled to the at least three range-finding elements, the positioning mechanism, and the projectile launcher, the controller configured to move the housing using the positioning mechanism along one or more of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis until a strength of the signal obtained from each of the at least three range-finding elements is substantially equal thereby indicating that the projectile launcher is directed ...

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Номер записи: 45
15-01-2015 дата публикации

System and Method for Maintaining Airflow within an Inflatable Booth

Номер: US20150017897A1
Автор: Thomas Wiliams
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for maintaining airflow within an inflatable booth is herein disclosed. The system can comprise an inflatable frame, one or more air inlets, one or more air vents, and one or more exhaust panels. The inflatable frame that can at least partially define an interior space. At least a portion of a surface of the inflatable frame within or on the boundary of the interior space. The air inlets can receive air for the inflatable frame. The air vents can be on the portion of the surface of the inflatable frame. The air vents can allow air to pass from the inside of the inflatable frame to the interior space. The exhaust panels can be positioned on one of the wall section facing the direction of the air vents. Each of the exhaust panel can comprise a filter.

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Номер записи: 46
22-01-2015 дата публикации

POWDER COATING SYSTEM HAVING POWDER RECOVERY CYCLONE WITH HINGED LOWER SECTION

Номер: US20150020732A1
Автор: Hoversten William R., Sangwian Sirirat, Shutic Jeffrey R.
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A cyclone comprises a second or lower portion that is pivotable with respect to a first or upper portion about an articulation between a first position and a second position; the second portion being aligned with the first portion along a first or vertical axis when the second portion is in the first position, and the second portion being aligned on a second axis that is different from the first axis when the second portion is moved from the first position to the second position. In various additional embodiments, the second axis may be normal to the first axis, for example, in the first position the lower portion is horizontal and in the first position the lower portion is vertical and aligned with the upper portion. The second position may be used as a cleaning position. When the lower portion is pivoted away from the upper portion, the vortex is interrupted. In the second position, the lower portion may also interface with a suction mechanism. 1. A cyclone for a powder recovery system , comprising:a first portion and a second portion alignable with each other along a first axis,said second portion being pivotally attached to said first portion by a joint,said second portion being pivotable about said joint between a first position and a second position, said second portion being aligned with said first portion along said first axis when said second portion is in said first position, said second portion being aligned on a second axis that is different from said first axis when said second portion is moved from said first position to said second position,wherein when suction is applied to pull air through the cyclone the cyclone produces a vortex, and when said second portion is in said second position, said vortex is interrupted.2. The cyclone of wherein said second axis is ninety degrees from said first axis.3. The cyclone of wherein said first axis is vertical and said second axis is horizontal.4. The cyclone of wherein said second portion comprises an outlet ...

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Номер записи: 47
28-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SURFACE TREATMENT INSTALLATION, SET OF FILTER MODULES AND SURFACE TREATMENT INSTALLATION

Номер: US20160023231A1
Автор: Roeckle Juergen, Schmeinck Nils, Schulze Herbert
Принадлежит: EISENMANN SE

In a method for operating a surface treatment installation, overspray produced in a coating booth is taken up by an air stream and carried to one or more one-way filter modules, in which overspray is separated. Once a limit loading with overspray is reached, a one-way filter module is exchanged for an empty one-way filter module. Depending on the nature and characteristics of the overspray, the one or more one-way filter module(s) may be chosen from a set of different one-way filter modules. A set of filter modules for use in a surface treatment installation is provided having various filter modules formed as exchangeable one-way structural units with a module housing and a filter unit. The module housings of the various filter modules have the same-connection module inlets and the same-connection module outlets and at least the filter units of two different filter modules are formed differently. 1. A method for operating a surface treatment installation comprising the steps of:taking up and carrying overspray produced in a coating booth by an air stream to one or more one-way filter modules in which overspray is separated, wherein, once a limit loading with overspray is reached, a one-way filter module is exchanged for an empty one-way filter module,whereinthe one or more one-way filter modules is/are selected from a set of different one-way filter modules depending on the nature and characteristics of the overspray.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the rheological characteristics of the overspray and/or the particle size distribution of the overspray are taken into consideration in the selection of the one-way filter module.3. A set of filter modules for use in a surface treatment installation having a coating booth claim 1 ,the set of filter modules comprising:a) various filter modules, which are formed as exchangeable one-way units with a module housing and a filter unit and through which booth air laden with overspray can be conducted;andb) the ...

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Номер записи: 48
10-02-2022 дата публикации

ATOMISER AND SHOWERHEAD

Номер: US20220040713A1
Автор: Mock Elmar, Raeber Patrick, Rousselet Max
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An atomiser is for use in a showerhead or tap for dispensing a liquid, in particular water or a water-based mixture, includes a set of at least two nozzles arranged to create colliding jets of the liquid and thereby create a spray of droplets of the liquid, and a spray shaper for guiding the spray. The atomiser has a nozzle element with the nozzles, and a spray shaper, the nozzle element and spray shaper being separate parts. 1. A showerhead comprising one or more atomisers , each atomisercomprising a set of at least two, in particular exactly two, nozzles arranged to create colliding jets of the liquid and thereby create a spray of droplets of the liquid, and a spray shaper for guiding the spray, the conduit and atomiser unit comprises a conduit element and one or more atomisers, the conduit element being arranged to guide water from a water hose attachment to the one or more atomisers and the one or more atomisers being rigidly attached to and supported by the conduit element;', 'the shell unit comprising at least a first shell part arranged to cover at least part of the conduit and atomiser unit and to provide a handhold for holding the conduit and atomiser unit., 'the showerhead comprising a conduit and atomiser unit and a shell unit, wherein'}2. The showerhead of claim 1 , wherein the conduit and atomiser unit constitutes a structurally independent claim 1 , self-supporting and watertight unit that claim 1 , in particular claim 1 , can perform the function of guiding water from the water hose attachment to the one or more atomisers without any part of a shell unit being present.3. The showerhead of claim 1 , comprising a second shell part claim 1 , wherein the first and second shell part together form the shell unit claim 1 , and the shell unit encloses and holds the conduit and atomiser unit.4. The showerhead of claim 1 , wherein the conduit element is manufactured as a single piece.5. The showerhead of claim 1 , comprising two or three atomisers.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 49
29-01-2015 дата публикации

OVERSPRAY COLLECTION APPARATUS FOR A POWDER SPRAY BOOTH

Номер: US20150027365A1
Автор: Dailidas Jeffery Edward, Schneider Robert D., Shutic Jeffrey R.
Принадлежит: Nordson Corporation

Overspray collection apparatus comprises an extraction duct () between two sloped floors () with unobstructed inlet slots () on either side thereof. The extraction duct () comprises two moveable panels () pivotally mounted to the sloped floors (). Each moveable panel () pivots about an axis that is offset from a lower portion of the moveable panel and a lower portion of the sloped floor. In another embodiment, the pivotal mount comprises an offset hinge. The overspray extraction duct () comprises a duct floor () and an air diffuser assembly () that extends at least partially across the duct floor. The air diffuser assembly () receives pressurized air and directs pressurized air into the extraction duct (), whereby the pressurized air may be pulsed. The overspray extraction duct () comprises a suction hood () that includes moveable panels (). Optional actuators may apply a force impulse to one or more of the moveable panels (), and/or to open and close the suction hood () automatically. 1. An overspray collection apparatus for a spray booth , comprising:a first side wall and a second side wall that extend lengthwise along a longitudinal axis, an extraction duct disposed between said first side wall and said second side wall and that extends lengthwise along said longitudinal axis, a first sloped floor and a second sloped floor, said first sloped floor extending downward and away from said first side wall and towards a first side of said extraction duct, said second sloped floor sloping downward and away from said second side wall and towards a second side of said extraction duct,said extraction duct comprising a duct floor that extends lengthwise along said longitudinal axis between said first side and said second side of said extraction duct and a suction hood that extends lengthwise at least partially over said floor,said suction hood comprising a first moveable panel and a second moveable panel, said first moveable panel being hinge mounted on said first sloped ...

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Номер записи: 50
29-01-2015 дата публикации

COLORED MASKING LIQUID COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USING

Номер: US20150030763A1
Автор: Appleby Craig G., Baker Anna B., Brotherton Gary N., Chan Kin-Chau, Schwab Jeffrey J., Sinclair Colin D.
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

The present invention provides a colored masking liquid composition, and a method of masking a paint spray booth, wherein the composition comprises one or more polymers dispersed or dissolved in water, a base in a sufficient amount to provide a pH greater than 7, and a pH indicator that is colored at the pH of the masking liquid composition. Applying the colored masking liquid composition to the interior surface of a spray booth and allowing to dry results in a colorless mask. 1. A colored masking liquid composition comprising:one or more polymers dispersed or dissolved in water;a base in a sufficient amount to provide a pH greater than 7;a pH indicator that is colored at the pH of the masking liquid composition.2. A colored masking liquid composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition is colorless when dried.3. A colored masking liquid composition according to claim 2 , wherein said pH indicator comprises a phthalein.4. A colored masking liquid composition according to claim 3 , wherein said phthalein comprises o-cresolphthalein.5. A masking liquid composition according to claim 2 , wherein said one or more polymers are selected from polyvinylalcohols claim 2 , polyvinylpyrolidones claim 2 , polyvinyl acetates claim 2 , starches claim 2 , celluloses claim 2 , arabic gum claim 2 , algins claim 2 , dextrins and acrylic polymers.6. A masking liquid composition according to claim 2 , wherein said base comprises an organic base.7. A masking liquid composition according to claim 2 , wherein said base is triethanolamine.8. A masking liquid composition according to claim 2 , wherein said base comprises an inorganic base.9. A masking liquid composition according to claim 8 , wherein said inorganic base comprises a hydroxide of an alkali metal or alkali earth metal salt.10. A masking liquid composition according to claim 9 , wherein said hydroxide of an alkali metal or alkali earth metal salt comprises sodium hydroxide and claim 9 , or claim 9 , potassium ...

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Номер записи: 51
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SPRINKLER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR IRRIGATION

Номер: US20170028428A1
Автор: COTE Cameron
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A sprinkler apparatus, a flow rate control valve assembly, and a sprinkler irrigation system for providing an even distribution of water across an asymmetrically shaped water receiving area. The sprinkler apparatus comprises a pop-up sprinkler head with a base housing for confiningly receiving a pressurized water flow that actuates a nozzle housing slidingly and rotationally cooperating with the base housing to pop-up into an operating position for discharge of water through at least one pair of nozzle assemblies. The pair of nozzle assemblies comprise an upper nozzle assembly and a lower nozzle assembly near the top end of the nozzle housing. A flow rate control valve assembly comprises a flow control valve assembly that can be coupled to a pop-up sprinkler head to supply the pressurized water flow. 1. A sprinkler apparatus comprising:(a) a pop-up sprinkler head comprising a base housing configured to confiningly receive a pressurized water flow, the pressurized water flow actuating a nozzle housing coupled to the base housing to pop-up into an operating position for discharge of water through at least one nozzle assembly disposed at a top end of the nozzle housing, the at least one nozzle assembly achieving a substantially uniform spray pattern; and(b) a flow control valve assembly fluidly coupled to the pop-up sprinkler head to controllably supply the pressurized water flow, the flow control valve assembly comprising a water inlet fluidly coupled to a water supply and a water outlet fluidly coupled to the base housing of the pop-up sprinkler head, the water outlet cooperatively engaging with a rotary disc valve having a tapered passage wherein sliding rotation of the rotary disc valve incrementally adjusts the valve between an opened position and a closed position to control the pressurized water flow through the water outlet to the base housing.2. The sprinkler apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a valve drive mechanism comprising a motor driven ...

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Номер записи: 52
02-02-2017 дата публикации

PROCESS & ASSEMBLY FOR FORMING A PLASTIC SKIN ON A 3D TEMPLATE SURFACE

Номер: US20170028429A1
Автор: Linares Miguel A.
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The present invention discloses an assembly for spray coating a plasticized skin onto a three dimensional template surface configured within a one piece template body. A transfer mechanism includes at least one gripping arm terminating in a body exhibiting a template surface. A first spray station applies a plastic skin coating to the template surface, with a second trimming operation to which the body is communicated in order to remove the plastic skin coating from the body and to finish the skin. The gripping arms are typically incorporated into a transfer mechanism further includes first and second pairs of telescoping arms extending in opposite directions from a rotatable turret, the body further including first and second bodies secured to extending ends of the pairs of arms. 1. An assembly for spray coating a plasticized skin onto a three dimensional template surface configured within a one piece template body , comprising:a transfer mechanism including at least one gripping arm terminating in a body exhibiting a template surface;a spray station for applying a plastic skin coating to said template surface; anda trimming operation to which said body is communicated in order to remove the plastic skin coating from said body and to finish the skin.2. The invention as described in claim 1 , said transfer mechanism further comprising first and second pairs of telescoping arms extending in opposite directions from a rotatable turret claim 1 , said body further including first and second bodies secured to extending ends of said pairs of arms.3. The invention as described in claim 1 , said spray station further comprising an overspray catch basin within which said body is positioned.4. The invention as described in claim 3 , further comprising a sheet material extending across a base of said bin for capturing plastic overspray.5. The invention as described in claim 4 , further comprising a pair of unwind and rewind spool rolls supported along opposite sides of said ...

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Номер записи: 53
01-02-2018 дата публикации

DISENGAGING ARC ADJUSTING GEAR FOR AN IRRIGATION SPRINKLER WITH AN ADJUSTABLE REVERSING GEAR DRIVE

Номер: US20180029051A1
Автор: Simmons Zachary B.
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A sprinkler can include a turbine, a nozzle, a gear drive and a reversing mechanism. The gear drive and the reversing mechanism rotatably couple the turbine and the nozzle. The gear drive can shift a direction of rotation of an output stage that is coupled to the reversing mechanism. The sprinkler can include at least one arc adjusting gear that moves and arc adjusting tab to contact a shift arm to cause the shifting mechanism to change direction. The arc adjusting gear can engage with the arc tab for adjusting the arc setting and disengage from the arc tab for normal operation. 1. An irrigation sprinkler comprising:a turbine;a nozzle;a gear drive;a reversing mechanism operatively connected to the gear drive and rotatably coupling the turbine and the nozzle, the reversing mechanism including a shift arm and a first adjustment gear having an axis of rotation;a first stop tab connected to the first adjustment gear;a second adjustment gear configured to selectively mesh with and unmesh from the first adjustment gear; a cam wall extending between a top cam wall end and a bottom cam wall end; and', 'a driving wall connected to the cam wall; and, 'a user interface cap configured to interface with a tool or with a hand of a user, the user interface cap having a longitudinal axis; and', 'at least one protrusion extending from the adjustment shaft in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;, 'an adjustment shaft connected to the second adjustment gear and positioned at least partially within the user interface cap, the adjustment shaft having the cam wall is configured to drive the at least one protrusion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adjustment shaft when the user interface cap is rotated; and', 'the user interface cap is configured to transition the second adjustment gear between a meshed position and an unmeshed position with respect to the first adjustment gear without requiring application of force onto or movement of the user ...

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Номер записи: 54
01-02-2018 дата публикации

ROBOTIC APPARATUS FOR PAINTING

Номер: US20180029064A1
Автор: Bania Andrzej Grzegorz, Beem Michael G., Gerds, Gora Marcin, II James Bryon, McClosky Stan Henry, Moore David Michael, Sikowski Matthew Ray
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A robotic apparatus for painting a workpiece includes a redundant axis robot for use in a robotic painting system. The redundant axis of rotation provides the robot arm additional flexibility in avoiding obstacles and reaching an interior of the workpiece to apply paint thereto. The robotic apparatus could be a seven-axis robot arm or a five-axis parallel link panel opener robot arm for opening and/or closing the panel. The robot arms are mounted on at least one vertically oriented column adjacent a path of travel of the workpiece through a painting booth and the robot arms can be mounted on a common base. 1. A robotic painting system for painting a workpiece comprising:a plurality of vertical columns positioned on opposite sides of a path of travel of the workpiece through a painting booth;at least one paint robot arm attached to one of the columns for painting an exterior coat on the workpiece, wherein the at least one paint robot arm is a six-axis paint robot arm or a seven-axis paint robot arm; andat least another paint robot arm attached to another of the columns for painting an interior of the vehicle body when an opening panel of the workpiece is in an open position, wherein the another paint robot arm is a seven-axis paint robot arm.2. The robotic painting system according to wherein the one of the columns is positioned in a first section of the painting booth at an entrance of the painting booth and the another of the columns is positioned in a second section of the painting booth spaced from the entrance.3. The robotic painting system according to further including a five-axis opener robot arm having three parallel links for opening at least one opening panel of the workpiece claim 1 , wherein the opener robot arm is attached to the another of the columns having the seven-axis paint robot arm attached thereto.4. The robotic painting system according to further including a five-axis opener robot arm having three parallel links for opening at least one ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Device and Method for Cleaning Bag Filters

Номер: US20140116471A1
Автор: Dennis Grieve
Принадлежит: GITA GREEN Inc

A device configured for cleaning bag filters with compressed air comprises a frame having a hollow interior defining a wall of the frame and openings formed through a thickness of the wall so that the hollow interior is in open communication with an environment external to the frame. A mounting member is configured to be releaseably or permanently attached to one end of the frame and is further configured to be releaseably or permanently attached to a member configured to pass air flow therethrough.

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Номер записи: 56
30-01-2020 дата публикации

FEEDWATER SPARGER REPAIR

Номер: US20200030836A1
Автор: FOLEY KEVIN J., LANDERS JOSHUA C.
Принадлежит: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC

Described herein is a clamp for repairing a site of at least one damaged nozzle on a pipe for carrying liquid, such as a sparger nozzle in a header pipe in a boiling water reactor of a nuclear power plant. The clamp in general includes a housing configured for mounting over the site on a surface the pipe, wherein the housing has a front, sides, top, and back. The housing may include an opening, or the clamp may include an orifice plate having an opening and being positioned on the front side of the housing such that liquid exiting the pipe flows through one or both the opening in the housing and opening in the orifice plate. The clamp also includes a bottom surface which, together with the housing and orifice plate, when included, defines an interior chamber. The bottom plate has an opening for alignment, upon installation, with the site, and at least one member, for example, wedges for securing one of the damaged nozzle or support rings for stabilizing a replacement nozzle in position within the housing. 1. A clamp for repairing a site of at least one damaged nozzle on a pipe for carrying liquid , the clamp comprising:a housing configured for mounting over the site on a surface of the pipe, the housing having a front, sides, top, and back, and an opening through the front of the housing through which liquid from the pipe can flow;a bottom surface which, together with the housing defines an interior chamber, the bottom surface having an opening for alignment, upon installation, with the site;at least one member for securing one of the damaged nozzle or a replacement nozzle in position within the housing.2. The clamp recited in wherein the bottom surface has a concavely curved surface for complementary contact with the convexly curved surface of the pipe for sealing the housing against leaks.3. The clamp recited in wherein the securing member comprises a wedge configured to contact and support the damaged or replacement nozzle for providing at least three points of ...

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Номер записи: 57
11-02-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING AN IMPREGNATING AGENT ONTO SURFACES OF ITEMS, IN PARTICULAR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20160037865A1
Автор: BJERRING Per, MARKER Rene
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Apparatus for applying an impregnating agent onto surfaces of footwear at least comprising a right item and a left item, where said apparatus has a treatment chamber, where an openable and closable door is provided, said door allowing access to the interior of said treatment chamber for placing items to be impregnated inside said treatment chamber, and where adjacent the bottom of said treatment chamber means for placing the footwear at approximate determined positions are provided and where at least five nozzles are arranged in said treatment chamber, where said nozzles are able to create and issue a mist of impregnating agent, such that first and second nozzles are arranged to direct the mist to a zone of the footwear in the determined position corresponding to the front area of the right item respectively left item, and a third nozzle is positioned behind and between the determined position of the right item respectively left item, which third nozzle directs the impregnating mist towards a zone of the footwear in the determined position corresponding to the rear and inside left and right sides of the right item respectively left item, and where the fourth and fifth nozzles are arranged behind the footwear in the determined position in order to direct impregnating mist towards the rear and outside left and right sides of the right item respectively left item. 1. Apparatus for applying an impregnating agent onto surfaces of items , in particular footwear , where said apparatus has a treatment chamber , where an openable and closable door is provided , said door allowing access to the interior of said treatment chamber for placing item(s) to be impregnated inside said treatment chamber , and where adjacent the bottom of said treatment chamber means for placing the item(s) , in particular footwear at approximate determined positions are provided and where at least three nozzles are arranged in said treatment chamber , where said nozzles are able to create and issue a ...

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Номер записи: 58
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Exhaust Pit, System, and Methods of Using the Same

Номер: US20160038962A1
Автор: McFadden William
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The present invention relates to floor exhaust pits. Specifically, the present invention relates to a raised basement with an exhaust system therein for use in numerous locations. More specifically, the present invention provides an enclosed area having a floor and a ceiling, wherein said floor and ceiling comprise exhaust systems for circulating air into and out of the enclosed area. Additionally, the floor exhaust removes contaminants from the enclosed area. 1. An above ground exhaust pit comprising:a platform disposed a length above a surface;a first hollow passageway disposed between the platform and the surface;a first grating disposed on the platform and above the first hollow passageway; anda first filter disposed between the first partially hollow passageway and first grating.2. The above ground exhaust pit of wherein the first grating can support more than about 5000 pounds.3. (canceled)4. The above ground exhaust pit of further comprising:an exhaust vent disposed on one end of the platform in communication with the first hollow passageway disposed between the platform and the surface and configured to direct airflow from first hollow passageway and away from the platform.5. The above ground exhaust pit of further comprising:a ramp disposed on one end of the platform and configured to provide a surface for an automobile to roll onto the platform.6. The above ground exhaust pit of further comprising:a second hollow passageway disposed between the platform and the surface; anda second grating disposed on the platform and the second hollow passageway.7. The above ground exhaust pit of further comprising:an exhaust vent disposed on one end of the platform in communication with the first and second hollow passageways disposed between the platform and the surface and configured to direct airflow from the first and second hollow passageway and away from the platform.8. The above ground exhaust pit of further comprising:a solid panel disposed between the first and ...

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Номер записи: 59
09-02-2017 дата публикации

SMART TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMATED COATINGS

Номер: US20170036232A1
Автор: Heron Jason, Hoffman Guy C.
Принадлежит:

A system and method for applying coatings to an object in a spray booth. The system and method include at least one robot that is operable to spray a coating on the object and at least one robot that includes a non-contact metrology sensor that is capable of measuring the object to determine the exact location of the object and the exact shape of the object. The sensor is also capable of measuring the thickness of the coating as it is sprayed on the object. The system and method further include a computing subsystem that is programmed to receive the measurements from the non-contact metrology sensor, where the measurements are used to determine spray paths and to adjust the spray paths for the at least one robot that is operable to spray the coating such that the object is sprayed with a coating that is within predetermined coating thickness tolerances. 1. A system for applying coatings to an object in a spray booth , said system comprising:at least one robot that is operable to spray a coating on the object in the spray booth;at least one robot that includes a non-contact metrology sensor, wherein the non-contact metrology sensor is capable of measuring the object in the spray booth to determine an exact location of the object in the spray booth and an exact shape of the object in the spray booth, said non-contact metrology sensor further being capable of measuring a thickness of the coating as it is sprayed on the object in the spray booth; anda computing subsystem that is programmed to receive the measurements from the non-contact metrology sensor and provide the location of the object, the shape of the object and the thickness of the coating, said computing subsystem further being programmed to determine spray paths and adjust the spray paths for the at least one robot that is operable to spray the coating such that the object is sprayed with a coating that is within predetermined coating thickness tolerances.2. The system according to wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 60
12-02-2015 дата публикации

Inflatable Booth System and Method for Applying a Spray-on Bed-liner to a Truck Bed

Номер: US20150040487A1
Автор: Thomas Wiliams
Принадлежит: Individual

An improved system and method for applying a spray-on bed-liner to a truck bed is herein disclosed. An inflatable bed-liner booth can comprise an inflatable frame, a roof, a floor, a plurality of wall sections, one or more air inlets, a plurality of air vents, an entry port, and one or more exhaust panels. The inflatable frame can comprise a plurality of vertical supports. The roof at the top of the inflatable frame. The floor at the bottom of the inflatable frame. The wall sections can be defined by at least one of the inflatable frame, the roof, and the floor.

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Номер записи: 61
24-02-2022 дата публикации

Bounce Reducing Cover For A Sprinkler

Номер: US20220055059A1
Автор: Renquist Steven C.
Принадлежит: THE TORO COMPANY

Described herein is a bounce-reducing cover assembly that is positioned on the top of the cover and riser of a sprinkler to achieve a similar golf ball bounce characteristic as typical golf course turf. The cover assembly has a top surface that is composed of a plurality of vertical fingers or posts, which help achieve the desired bounce characteristics with a golf ball. Specifically, these fingers are flexible and provide some “give” so as to absorb some of the force from an incoming golf ball. Depending on the durometer of the material, size of the fingers, and spacing of the fingers, different bounce characteristics can be achieved. 1. A bounce-reducing cover assembly for an irrigation sprinkler , comprising:a rigid layer shaped to cover and removably attach to a top cover of the irrigation sprinkler; the rigid layer having a plurality of apertures aligned with screw holes in the top cover; and,a flexible layer engaged with and positioned over the rigid layer.2. The bounce-reducing cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the flexible layer comprises a plurality of vertical posts.3. The bounce-reducing cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of vertical posts have a height in a range of 0.3 cm to 3 cm claim 2 , have a bottom diameter in a range of 0.01 cm to 1 cm claim 2 , have a top diameter in a range of 0.01 cm to 1 cm claim 2 , and are spaced apart in a range of 0.05 cm to 1 cm.4. The bounce-reducing cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of vertical posts are about 0.635 cm in height claim 2 , about 0.165 cm in diameter at their bottom claim 2 , about 0.102 cm in diameter at their top claim 2 , and are spaced at about 0.508 cm from each other.5. The bounce-reducing cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible layer comprises a bottom surface having a plurality of cylindrical posts positioned through apertures of the rigid layer.6. The bounce-reducing cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein in the flexible layer further ...

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Номер записи: 62
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Sprinkler system attachment

Номер: US20200038898A1
Автор: Klaus Michael Andreas Vollrath
Принадлежит: Individual

In an installed sprinkler system, a sprinkler system attachment serves to absorb vertical and lateral forces that a sprinkler assembly or a protruding extension pipe may be exposed to, by providing a flexible body with one or more collapsible zones, having threaded ends or smooth, sliding-fit ends for connecting the sprinkler system attachment between two sections of the sprinkler system.

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Номер записи: 63
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Liquid discharge head, head unit, apparatus for discharging liquid, and liquid discharging method

Номер: US20200039217A1
Автор: Shuusei Murai, Tadashi Kaiba
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

A liquid discharge head for controlling discharging of liquid, the liquid discharge head including a valve body configured to be movable, and to be pressed towards a discharge port from which the liquid is discharged; and a recessed portion provided in the valve body at a position facing the discharge port.

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Номер записи: 64
18-02-2021 дата публикации

Low profile airless spray gun for applying paints

Номер: US20210046492A1
Автор: Dale C. Pemberton, Steven D. Becker
Принадлежит: GRACO MINNESOTA INC

This disclosure concerns a paint spray gun and a method of handling the spray gun with one hand. The gun comprises a body comprising a valve, a trigger actuatable to open and close the valve, a handle, and a guard having a top end and a bottom end, the top end attached to the body and the bottom end located below the trigger. The trigger is located directly between the guard and the handle. When gripped, the thump of the hand wraps around one side of the handle, the index and middle fingers of the hand wrap around the other side of the handle above the bottom end of the guard to contact the trigger, and the ring and little fingers of the hand are below the bottom of the guard. The trigger is actuated with only the index and middle fingers pulling the trigger to open the valve.

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Номер записи: 65
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Method for applying a coating product to a component being moved by a conveyor, and coating product application installation

Номер: US20180043385A1
Автор: Cédric Le Strat, Eric Prus, Herve Brochier-Cendre, Philippe Provenaz
Принадлежит: EXEL INDUSTRIES SA

This method allows a coating product to be applied to a component ( 13 ) being moved by a conveyor ( 12 ), along which conveyor at least one spray ( 62.1, 62.2 ) is arranged. It comprises automated steps involving determining, within a fixed frame of reference (X 12, Y 12, Z 12 ), the coordinates of the points (A 1, B 1, C 1, A 2, B 2, C 2 ) of one or more lines (L 1, L 2 ) of the exterior profile of the component which are distributed along the length of the component, in assigning to each spray the points of each exterior profile line that lie within its field of spraying, in identifying, from among the points assigned to each spray, the point (A 1, A 2; B 1, B 2 ) closest to the spray for each exterior profile line, in determining, for each spray, a line (L 3, L 4 ) to follow that passes through all the points (A 1, A 2, B 1, B 2 ) closest to the spray as identified in step c), and in establishing a reference path for each spray according to the points on the line (L 3, L 4 ) to follow so that the application distance of each spray is adjusted automatically and independently according to the exterior profile of the component.

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Номер записи: 66
15-02-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED FLUIDJET SYSTEM FOR STRIPPING, PREPPING AND COATING A PART

Номер: US20180043394A1
Автор: Daniels Bruce R., Panarella Emilio, Tieu Andrew Hung, Vijay Mohan M., Xu Meisheng M., Yan Wenzhuo
Принадлежит:

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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Номер записи: 67
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Powder Pipe Coating Booth

Номер: US20150047561A1
Автор: Flasher Philip S.
Принадлежит:

Apparatus for coating a heated pipe section with a fusible powder includes a booth enclosing a powder application volume, at least one powder dispensing device for dispensing powder supplied to the device in the direction of the heated pipe section as the heated pipe section passes through the volume, and a filter mechanism coupled to the booth for extracting from the booth a stream of air entraining fusible powder that does not stick to the heated pipe section and extracting the fusible powder that does not stick to the heated pipe section from the volume. The apparatus further includes an opening between the volume and the filter mechanism. The opening permits the mixing of cooler air into the stream of air entraining fusible powder that does not stick to the heated pipe section before the stream of air entraining fusible powder that does not stick to the heated pipe section reaches the filter mechanism. 1. Apparatus for coating a heated substrate with a fusible powder , the apparatus including a booth enclosing a powder application volume , at least one powder dispensing device for dispensing powder supplied to the device in the direction of the heated substrate as the heated substrate passes through the volume , a filter mechanism coupled to the booth for extracting from the booth a stream of air entraining fusible powder that does not stick to the heated substrate and extracting the fusible powder that does not stick to the heated substrate from the volume , and an opening between the volume and the filter mechanism , the opening permitting the mixing of cooler air into the stream of air entraining fusible powder that does not stick to the heated substrate before the stream of air entraining fusible powder that does not stick to the heated substrate reaches the filter mechanism.2. The apparatus of wherein the booth includes an inlet and an outlet claim 1 , the inlet and outlet provided with sliding doors.3. The apparatus of wherein the booth includes an inlet ...

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Номер записи: 68
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Sprinkler Arc Adjustment Mechanism

Номер: US20150048174A1
Автор: Faupel Ralph E., Lee Hyok, Onofrio Travis L.
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The present invention is directed to a rotor or sprinkler that allows its watering arc to be rotated, increased, or decreased by user-rotation of the sprinkler's rotating nozzle base. 1. A sprinkler , comprising:a sprinkler body;a nozzle base disposed at a top of said sprinkler body;a gear drive assembly driving rotation of said nozzle base relative to said sprinkler body;a trip assembly connected to said gear drive assembly and selectively reversing a direction that said gear drive assembly rotates said nozzle base;wherein user-rotation of said nozzle base in a first direction rotates a direction of a watering arc of said sprinkler and wherein user-rotation of said nozzle base in a second direction increases a size of said watering arc.2. The sprinkler of claim 1 , wherein fast-forwarding rotation of said nozzle base in said first direction claim 1 , then user-rotating said nozzle base in said second direction decreases a size of said watering arc.3. The sprinkler of claim 1 , wherein said trip assembly further comprises a clutch member providing engagement between said nozzle base and said gear drive assembly and wherein user-rotation of said nozzle base can overcome said engagement of said clutch member.4. The sprinkler of claim 1 , wherein said user-rotation of said nozzle base in said first direction further comprises rotating said nozzle base beyond a first trip stop in said first direction.5. The sprinkler of claim 4 , wherein said user-rotation of said nozzle base in said second direction further comprises rotating said nozzle base beyond a second trip stop in said first direction.6. A method of adjusting a sprinkler claim 4 , comprising:grasping a nozzle base of a sprinkler with a hand;rotating said nozzle base in a first direction and beyond a first trip stop, so as to rotate angular location of a watering arc of said sprinkler;rotating said nozzle base in a second direction and beyond a second trip stop, so as to increase an angular size of said watering ...

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Номер записи: 69
19-02-2015 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE LAWN SPRINKLER APPARATUS

Номер: US20150048179A1
Автор: Richardson Bryan Deane
Принадлежит:

A protective lawn sprinkler apparatus may include an anchor device made from a rock type material, having a top side, a bottom side, an inner rim, an outer edge and an inner edge defining an opening. A pipe sleeve made from a polymer material may be positioned inside the inner edge of the anchor device formed to fit around a sprinkler. 1. A protective lawn sprinkler apparatus comprising:an anchor device made from a rock type material, having a top side, a bottom side, an inner rim, an outer edge and an inner edge defining an opening; anda pipe sleeve made from a polymer material positioned inside the inner edge of the anchor device formed to fit around a sprinkler.2. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner edge of the anchor device is circular.3. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the anchor device is ring shaped having an outer diameter.4. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner rim of the anchor device is beveled.5. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a groove along the inner rim of the anchor device.6. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a hole within the groove of the inner rim of the anchor device.7. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rock type material is a 3000 psi ready mix fiber mesh concrete.8. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the polymer material is PVC.9. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the anchor device has an outer diameter of around 12 inches.10. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pipe sleeve has an inside diameter of around 3 inches and is around 4 inches in depth.11. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the anchor device has a depth of around 2.5 inches.12. The protective lawn sprinkler apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one solar light ...

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Номер записи: 70
08-05-2014 дата публикации

POP-UP NOZZLE, CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION

Номер: US20140124009A1
Автор: Jensen Thomas Willum
Принадлежит: GEA Process Engineering A/S

A nozzle for cleaning-in-place of a vessel has a nozzle body to be connected to a wall of the vessel and defining an opening, a nozzle insert is contained within the nozzle body and is able to assume at least two distinct positions relative to the nozzle body, a first position in which the nozzle insert is retracted into the nozzle body and a second position in which the nozzle insert is advanced in the axial direction relative to the nozzle body and protrudes into the vessel. Apertures are exposed in the second position to allow distribution of a cleaning fluid. The nozzle insert has two nozzle insert parts, in mutual abutment in the first position and spaced from each other in a direction transverse to the axial direction in the second position to form a gap between adjacent nozzle insert parts, the apertures being exposed in the gap. 1. A nozzle for cleaning-in-place of a vessel , comprising a nozzle body adapted to be connected to a wall of the vessel and defining an opening , and a nozzle insert contained within the nozzle body , the nozzle insert having an axial direction and being adapted to assume at least two distinct positions relative to the nozzle body , of which in a first position , the nozzle insert is retracted into the nozzle body and a front end of the nozzle insert is substantially flush with a front end of the nozzle body , and in a second position , the nozzle insert is advanced in said axial direction relative to the nozzle body and is adapted to protrude into the vessel , a plurality of apertures being exposed in said second position to allow distribution of a cleaning fluid , characterized in that said nozzle insert comprises at least two nozzle insert parts , and that said nozzle insert parts are in mutual abutment in the first position and spaced from each other in a direction transverse to said axial direction in the second position to form at least one gap between adjacent nozzle insert parts , said apertures being exposed in said gap.2. ...

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Номер записи: 71
03-03-2022 дата публикации

HIGH-PRESSURE AIRLESS SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220062930A1
Автор: Li Qinghua
Принадлежит: QUA TECH LIMITED

A saddle seal assembly for a high-pressure airless spray nozzle having a spray tip includes a metal sealing sleeve, a cylindrical elastic seal, and a metal sleeve insert. The metal sealing sleeve may include a first saddle-shaped semi-cylinder surface closely matching with an outer surface of the spray tip to form an outer hard sealing structure. The cylindrical elastic seal may include a second saddle-shaped semi-cylinder surface closely matching with the outer surface of the spray tip to form an inner flexible sealing structure. The metal sleeve includes a hollow cylinder shape that matches the inner surface of the cylindrical elastic seal. A first end portion of the cylindrical elastic seal is configured to be inserted into the metal sealing sleeve, and the first saddle-shaped semi-cylinder surface and the second saddle-shaped semi-cylinder surface are configured to be spliced to form a continuous saddle-shaped semi-cylinder surface, to thereby seal a stepped inlet hole of the high-pressure airless spray nozzle. The metal sleeve insert is attached onto the inner surface of the cylindrical elastic.

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Номер записи: 72
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Agricultural Vehicle Having An Application Boom With Improved Bonding Material

Номер: US20210051940A1
Автор: Bittner Roy A.
Принадлежит:

An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis, wheels supporting the chassis for moving the vehicle, an application system supported by the chassis and including a product tank storing a volume of agricultural product for delivery onto an agricultural field, and an application boom configured to deliver the agricultural product to the agricultural field. The application boom includes a boom arm segment having a longitudinal tube, an elongated structure coupled to the longitudinal tube, and an elastomeric bonding material affixing the longitudinal tube and the elongated structure. 1. An agricultural vehicle comprising:a chassis;wheels supporting the chassis for moving the vehicle;an application system supported by the chassis and including a product tank storing a volume of agricultural product for delivery onto an agricultural field; a longitudinal tube,', 'an elongated structure coupled to the longitudinal tube; and', 'an elastomeric bonding material affixing the longitudinal tube and the elongated structure., 'an application boom configured to deliver the agricultural product to the agricultural field, the application boom including a boom arm segment having'}2. The agricultural vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal tube comprises of a composite material.3. The agricultural vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal tube comprises of a carbon fiber material and the longitudinal tube is a carbon fiber tube.4. The agricultural vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the elongated structure includes an aluminum extrusion.5. The agricultural vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the application system further includes a plurality of spray nozzles for spraying the agricultural product.6. The agricultural vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the elongated structure includes a rail for receiving a spray nozzle of the plurality of spray nozzles.7. The agricultural vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the elongated structure includes a chamber for chasing electrical and/or hydraulic lines to a spray ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-02-2019 дата публикации

DRIFT SENSOR FOR AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING

Номер: US20190047010A1
Автор: Barker Mark E., Humpal Richard A., Wells Aaron A.
Принадлежит:

Wind speed, wind direction, and field boundary information are detected and used to identify a monitor area indicative of a likely overspray condition. Control signals are generated to obtain information from a sprayed substance sensor, in the monitor area. When an overspray condition is detected, an overspraying signal from the sprayed substance sensor indicating the detected overspray condition is received and overspray processing is performed, based upon the received overspray signal. 1. A mobile agricultural sprayer , comprising:a frame;a tank configured to carry a substance to be sprayed;a spraying mechanism that sprays the substance; andan overspray detection system that generates control signals to obtain sensor information from a sensor, that senses a spray variable indicative of a presence of the substance, at a sensor location corresponding to a field boundary of a field over which the sprayer is traveling and that receives an overspray detected signal indicative of the sensor sensing the presence of the substance at the sensor location.2. The mobile agricultural sprayer of and further comprising:sensor position control logic configured to generate a sensor position signal to control a sensor mobility system that moves a position of the sensor.3. The mobile agricultural sprayer of wherein the sensor mobility system is mounted to a pole located at the sensor location and wherein the sensor position control logic generates the sensor position signal to actuate an actuator in the sensor mobility system that moves the sensor relative to the pole.4. The mobile agricultural sprayer of and further comprising:likely drift detector logic that receives sprayer location information indicative of a geographic location of the sprayer, a wind sensor signal indicative of a value of a sensed wind variable and field characteristic data indicative of the field boundary of the field, and generates an overspray likely signal when a likely overspray condition is identified, ...

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Номер записи: 74
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Wireless Electronic Sprinkler Head

Номер: US20180050351A1
Автор: Boswell Craig, Evans Sky, Fox Joe, Hall David R., Hall Mark, Knight Jedediah
Принадлежит:

A fluid dispersal node is disclosed that includes one or more fluid outlets, an electromechanical valve, one or more hardware processors, hardware memory, a hardware wireless communication module, an antenna, and a fluid-tight, substantially radio frequency (RF) transparent enclosure. The valve is disposed in the node, and controls fluid flow to the outlets. The processors, in turn, control the valve. The wireless module receives instructions for operating the valve and forwards those instructions to one or more of the processors and the memory. The processors, memory, wireless module and antenna are disposed within the RF-transparent housing. In some embodiments, the antenna is disposed on a riser associated with the node outside the enclosure. In other embodiments, the antenna is disposed in a fluid line connected to the node. 1. A fluid dispersal node comprising:one or more fluid outlets;an electromechanical valve disposed in the node, wherein the valve controls fluid flow to the outlets;one or more hardware processors and hardware memory, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processors, control the electromechanical valve;a hardware wireless communication module, wherein the wireless module receives instructions for operating the electromechanical valve and forwards those instructions to one or more of the processors and memory;an antenna electrically coupled to the wireless module; anda fluid-tight, substantially radio frequency (RF) transparent enclosure, wherein the processors, memory, wireless module and antenna are disposed within the RF-transparent enclosure.2. The fluid dispersal node of claim 1 , wherein substantially RF transparent means having a dissipation factor ranging from 0.001 to 0.0001.3. The fluid dispersal node of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is comprised of uncured butyl rubber claim 1 , aluminum oxide claim 1 , magnesium oxide claim 1 , beryllium oxide claim 1 , cross-linked polystyrene claim 1 , polyethylene ...

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Номер записи: 75
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Paint sprayer distributed control and output volume monitoring architectures

Номер: US20200050223A1
Автор: Andrew J. Kopel, Benjamin R. Godding, Christopher M. Lange, Mark T. Weinberger, Michael J. Mansheim, Nicholas A. Pagano, Nicholas H. Reath
Принадлежит: GRACO MINNESOTA INC

A sprayer for spraying fluid includes a pump, a motor that drives the pump, a drive cycle indicator, a wireless module configured to send and receive information, and control circuitry. The drive cycle indicator outputs an indication of cycle status of the pump. The control circuitry is configured to receive the plurality of cycle status indications of the pump, determine a plurality of output values representing paint spray fluid output volume over a plurality of time windows based on the plurality of cycle status indications of the pump, store the plurality of output values in memory, and cause the wireless module to transmit one or more of the stored plurality of output values externally from the sprayer.

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Номер записи: 76
15-05-2014 дата публикации

System and method for monitoring condition of at least one nozzle

Номер: US20140130576A1
Автор: Gerold Franke, Lilla Grossmann, Robert Fleck, Stefan Blendinger, Werner Hartmann
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

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

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Номер записи: 77
15-05-2014 дата публикации

FILTER INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FILTER INSTALLATION

Номер: US20140130674A1
Автор: Holler Sebastian, Kirschke Cord, Ullmer Andreas, Wieland Dietmar
Принадлежит: DÜRR SYSTEMS GMBH

In order to provide a filter installation, including a filter device for cleaning a raw gas flow loaded with paint overspray, the filter device including a filter element, on which paint overspray from the raw gas flow loaded with paint overspray is configured to be deposited together with the auxiliary filter material fed to the raw gas flow, a receiving container for receiving a system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material and a removal device for removing at least a part of the system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material from the receiving container, by means of which filter installation a material-saving, efficient filtering operation is configured to be carried out, it is proposed that the filter installation includes a processing device for processing the system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material. 1. A filter installation , comprising a filter device for cleaning a raw gas flow loaded with paint overspray , wherein the filter device comprises the following:a filter element, on which paint overspray from the raw gas flow loaded with paint overspray is configured to be deposited together with the auxiliary filter material fed to the raw gas flow;a receiving container to receive a system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material; anda removal device for removing at least a part of the system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material from the receiving container,wherein the filter installation comprises a processing device for processing the system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material, wherein the processing device comprises a thermal treatment device, by means of which the system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material, to process the system, is thermally treatable.2. The filter installation according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of a part of the system of paint overspray and auxiliary filter material processed in the receiving container and a part of the system of paint overspray and ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-03-2022 дата публикации

APPLICATOR COMPRISING A SEALING MEMBRANE

Номер: US20220072570A1
Автор: Berndt Tobias, Beyl Timo, Bubek Mortiz, Fritz Hans-Georg, Herre Frank, Kleiner Marcus, Sotzny Steffen, Tandler Daniel, WÖHR Benjamin
Принадлежит:

The disclosure concerns an applicator (e.g. print head) for applying a coating agent (e.g. paint) to a component (e.g. motor vehicle body component), having a nozzle chamber with a plurality of nozzles for dispensing the coating agent in the form of continuous jets or droplets, the coating agent flowing during operation through the nozzle chamber to the nozzles so that the nozzle chamber is filled with the coating agent during operation. The print head further comprises a plurality of slidable valve needles associated with the individual nozzles and selectively opening or closing the respective nozzle depending on the position of the valve needles. Furthermore, the print head according to the disclosure contains an actuator chamber for receiving actuators for displacing the valve needles. In addition, the applicator according to the disclosure has a sealing element which fluidically separates the actuator chamber from the nozzle chamber in order to avoid contamination of the actuator chamber with the coating agent in the nozzle chamber. The disclosure provides that the sealing element is designed such that the individual valve needles can be displaced independently of one another without a displacement of one of the valve needles impairing the opening and closing of the nozzles at the adjacent valve needle. 123.-. (canceled)24. A system for applying a coating agent to a component , said system comprising:an applicator including a nozzle chamber having a plurality of nozzles for dispensing the coating agent in the form of continuous jets or droplets, the coating agent flowing in use through the nozzle chamber to the nozzles so that the nozzle chamber is filled with the coating agent in use;a coating agent inlet for supplying the coating agent to be applied into the nozzle chamber of the applicator;a coating agent source which feeds the coating agent into the coating agent inlet of the applicator;a plurality of displaceable valve needles which are assigned to the ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-03-2022 дата публикации

FLUID GUARD NOZZLE

Номер: US20220072577A1
Автор: Connelly Michael, Sajji Sriramu, Sekhar Jainagesh, Vissa Ramgopal
Принадлежит: MHI Health Devices, LLC.

Presented is a fixture to be attached to a device, and method of use thereof, designed to project a fluid upon a surface or object where the distance between the surface or object and the source of applied fluid is in need of precise control. Such need of distance control could be where the fluid, due to temperature or abrasiveness might damage the surface if applied to closely or where the distance may need to be precise where a fluid, such as paint, needs to be applied at a specific distance for optimal coverage. 1. A guard for the prevention of damaging contact to a working surface from a projected fluid originating from a fluid projection device having a nozzle which imparts a direction to the projected fluid comprising; at least one spacing arm having a length , a diameter , an inner end toward the nozzle and an outer end away from the nozzle , wherein the guard is mechanically affixed to the fluid projection device in a configuration wherein the length of the at least one spacing arm is generally parallel to the direction of the projected fluid.2. The guard of wherein the spacing arm comprises a spring.3. The guard of wherein the spring is a coil spring.4. The guard of comprised of a material from the list comprised of a metals claim 1 , ceramics claim 1 , semiconductors claim 1 , plastics and composites as appropriate for the environment of the application.5. The guard of further comprising a plastic cap affixed to the outer end of the spacing arm.6. The guard of further comprising multiple spacing arms.7. The guard of further comprised of a second spacing arm.8. The guard of further comprising a ring positioned at the inner end wherein the ring is internally threaded allowing the guard to be mechanically attached to the nozzle wherein the nozzle is threaded.9. The guard of wherein the guard is mechanically affixed to the fluid projection device by an attachment means from the list comprised of a clamp claim 1 , a weld claim 1 , a screw claim 1 , an adhesive ...

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Номер записи: 80
10-03-2022 дата публикации

MACHINING SYSTEM AND MONITORING METHOD

Номер: US20220072673A1
Автор: Coperataro Edoardo
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a machining system () comprising: a machining apparatus (), notably an abrasive waterjet cutting system (), said machining apparatus being adapted for machining a workpiece (); a monitoring device () adapted for monitoring machining conditions of the machining apparatus () and/or of the workpiece, the monitoring device comprising a plurality of sensors, said plurality of sensors comprising a first sensor () at a first location and a second sensor () at a second location which is distant from the first location. The plurality of sensors comprises a fourth sensor () which is formed by an array of microphones () arranged on a grid. The plurality of sensors comprises accelerometers, strain gauges and microphones. The invention also provides a monitoring method of a machining system () wherein a specific benchmark signature is chosen from a library. 1. A machining system comprising:a machining apparatus, comprising a cutting machine, said machining apparatus being adapted for machining a workpiece, the machining apparatus comprising a nozzle having an inlet end and an outlet end; 'a first sensor configured to be disposed at a first location downstream of the inlet end and a second sensor configured to be disposed at a second location downstream of the inlet end which is distant from the first location.', 'a monitoring device adapted for monitoring machining conditions of the machining apparatus, the monitoring device comprising a plurality of sensors, said plurality of sensors comprising2. The machining system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor comprises a first strain gauge sensor claim 1 , and the second sensor comprises a second strain gauge sensor.3. The machining system in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensors further comprise a third strain gauge sensor at a third location which is distant from the first location and the second location claim 2 , and a fourth strain gauge sensor configured to be in contact of the ...

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Номер записи: 81
15-05-2014 дата публикации

PAINTING INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A PAINTING INSTALLATION

Номер: US20140134339A1
Автор: Baitinger Michael, Holler Sebastian, HOLZHEIMER Jens, Scheerer Jan, Tobisch Wolfgang, Wieland Dietmar
Принадлежит: DÜRR SYSTEMS GMBH

In order to provide a painting installation for painting workpieces, which is compact in configuration and allows a reliable separation of paint overspray from a raw gas flow, the painting installation includes the following: a painting booth, in which the workpieces are paintable with paint; a conveying device, by means of which the workpieces to be painted are conveyable in a conveying direction through the painting booth; a separation and/or filter system for cleaning a raw gas flow, which is leaving the painting booth and has absorbed paint overspray in the painting booth, wherein the separation and/or filter system includes at least one filter device for separating the paint overspray from the raw gas flow; and at least one clean gas line for a clean gas flow, which is obtainable by cleaning the raw gas flow by means of the at least one filter device. 1. A painting installation for painting workpieces , comprising:a painting booth, in which the workpieces are paintable with paint;a conveying device, by means of which the workpieces to be painted are conveyable in a conveying direction through the painting booth;a separation or filter system for cleaning a raw gas flow, which is leaving the painting booth and has absorbed paint overspray in the painting booth, wherein the separation or filter system comprises at least two filter devices for separating the paint overspray from the raw gas flow and at least two clean gas lines for clean gas flows, which are obtainable by cleaning the raw gas flow by means of the at least two filter devices,wherein the separation or filter system comprises at least one clean gas collecting channel, into which the at least two clean gas lines of the separation or filter system open, wherein the at least one clean gas collecting channel, on the one hand, and the at least two filter devices, on the other hand, being arranged on mutually opposing sides of the separation or filter system with respect to a vertical longitudinal center ...

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Номер записи: 82
01-03-2018 дата публикации

PNEUMATIC WASHING AND DRYING MACHINE

Номер: US20180056339A1
Автор: VALLOIS Matthieu
Принадлежит:

A pneumatic washing and drying machine including a washing chamber and a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the washing chamber, the washing chamber internally including spray nozzles directed towards at least a part to be washed arranged within the washing chamber and configured to spray a fluid so as to wash the at least one part and then air so as to dry the at least one part, the pneumatic washing and drying machine further includes a pneumatic unit powered by a compressed air supply to provide a liquid from the liquid reservoir to the spray nozzles via the air from the compressed air supply, and then provide air from the compressed air supply to the spray nozzles. 1. A pneumatic washing and drying machine comprising a washing chamber and a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the washing chamber so as to collect the fluid from the washing chamber , the washing chamber internally comprising spray nozzles configured to spray the fluid within the washing chamber , the pneumatic washing and drying machine further comprising a compressed air supply and pneumatic means powered by the compressed air supply to provide the liquid from the liquid reservoir to the spray nozzles via the air from the compressed air supply , and then provide the air from the compressed air supply to the spray nozzles , so as to perform at least one washing and drying cycle.2. The pneumatic washing and drying machine according to claim 1 , wherein the pneumatic means comprise at least one lower carboy arranged at the liquid reservoir claim 1 , the at least one lower carboy comprising a liquid inlet connected to the liquid reservoir claim 1 , a liquid outlet connected to the spray nozzles claim 1 , an air inlet connected to the compressed air supply claim 1 , and an air outlet connected to the spray nozzles claim 1 , the pneumatic means further comprising lower carboy valves respectively connected to the inlets et outlets of the at least one lower carboy claim 1 , and a ...

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Номер записи: 83
21-02-2019 дата публикации

SPRINKLER WITH FLOW GUARD FEATURE

Номер: US20190054488A1
Автор: Porter LaMonte D., Wildt Blake A.
Принадлежит:

An irrigation sprinkler can be provided with a flow guard feature configured to send an indicator stream into the air when a nozzle is missing, while still conserving most of the water that would have been wasted without the flow guard feature. The flow guard feature can include a valve assembly having a first port and a second off-axis port. The second port can be smaller than the first port. The second port can be non-parallel to the first port. The first port can be open when the nozzle is present and be sealed when the nozzle is missing. The second, off-axis port can be open even when the nozzle is missing to provide the indicator stream. 1. An irrigation sprinkler , the sprinkler comprising:an elongate body having a passage therethrough, the elongate body comprising an inlet end and an outlet end, respectively;a nozzle releasably mounted at or near the outlet end, the nozzle comprising at least one channel fluidly coupled to the passage of the elongate body; anda valve assembly located upstream of the outlet end of the elongate body and downstream of the inlet end, the valve assembly disposed within the elongate body, the valve assembly comprising a valve body and a valve, the valve body comprising a first port and a second port, the first and second ports each fluidly coupled to the passage of the elongate body, the valve being operatively coupled to the nozzle and configured to move at least partially within the first port and along a longitudinal axis of the first port, at least a portion of the second port being off-axis of the first port,wherein the valve assembly comprises a closed configuration when the valve seals the first port and an open configuration when the valve does not seal the first port, the second port being open in both the closed configuration and the open configuration.2. The irrigation sprinkler of claim 1 , wherein the second port has a smaller cross-sectional area than the first port.3. The irrigation sprinkler of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 84
04-03-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ABRADING SURFACE OF PLANT

Номер: US20210060731A1
Автор: Hendrix Bill, Hoffer Paul, Sanders Rick A.
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An abrasion device for abrading a surface of a plant includes a sprayer configured to spray abrasive particles toward the surface of the plant so that the abrasive particles abrade the surface of the plant. A track assembly supports the sprayer thereon. The track assembly defines a path along which the sprayer moves as the sprayer sprays abrasive particles toward the surface of the plant. 1. An abrasion device for abrading a surface of a plant , the abrasion device comprising:a sprayer configured to spray abrasive particles toward the surface of the plant so that the abrasive particles abrade the surface of the plant; anda track assembly supporting the sprayer thereon, the track assembly defining a path along which the sprayer moves as the sprayer sprays abrasive particles toward the surface of the plant.2. The abrasion device of claim 1 , wherein the sprayer further comprises a resealable container defining an interior configured to hold the abrasion particles.3. The abrasion device of claim 2 , wherein the sprayer further comprises a nozzle in fluid communication with the container claim 2 , the nozzle configured to direct the abrasive particles toward the plant as the abrasive particles are sprayed by the sprayer.4. The abrasion device of claim 3 , wherein the nozzle further includes an insert configured to protect the nozzle from the abrasive particles.5. The abrasion device of claim 3 , wherein the nozzle has a spray angle between 75° and 115°.6. The abrasion device of claim 1 , wherein the track assembly comprises at least one rail claim 1 , the at least one rail defining the path.7. The abrasion device of claim 6 , wherein the track assembly further includes a carriage movably mounted on the at least one rail claim 6 , the sprayer being connected to the carriage.8. The abrasion device of claim 7 , further comprising a mounting bracket connected to the carriage claim 7 , the sprayer mounted on the mounting bracket.9. The abrasion device of claim 8 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 85
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Camouflaged Cover Assembly

Номер: US20200056860A1
Автор: Glaser Todd M.
Принадлежит:

A camouflaged cover assembly covers a valve box and appears like surrounding ground cover in order to hide the cover by matching the cover to surrounding ground coverage. The valve box can house items like sprinkler heads, valves, and plumbing fittings. The cover can include a decoration to match the surrounding ground coverage. For example, the decoration can be artificial turf that matches a variety of grass that surrounds the valve box. The decoration can match other types of surrounding ground coverage such as mulch and wood chips. 1. A camouflaged cover assembly for a box , hole , or conduit placed in ground having a surface , the camouflaged cover assembly comprising:a cover for limiting access to a box, pipe, or conduit, said cover having a top surface; anda decoration matching the surface of the ground being disposed on said top surface of said cover.2. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said decoration is artificial turf.3. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said decoration is a plurality of wood chips.4. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said decoration is a piece of cement or concrete.5. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said decoration is a plurality of tiles.6. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said decoration is a photograph matching the surface of the ground.7. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 2 , further comprising an elastomer layer disposed between said top surface of said cover and said decoration.8. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said decoration completely covers said top surface of said cover.9. The camouflaged cover assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said top surface of said cover contrast said decoration.10. A method for camouflaging a box seated in ground claim 1 , which comprises:placing a cover on a sidewall of the box;choosing a decoration to match ...

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Номер записи: 86
05-03-2015 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND MEMORY MEDIUM

Номер: US20150064910A1
Автор: Kaneko Miyako, KANNO Itaru, Orii Takehiko
Принадлежит: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED

A substrate processing method includes supplying onto a substrate a processing liquid which contains a volatile component and forms a film, vaporizing the volatile component in the processing liquid such that the processing liquid solidifies or cures on the substrate and forms a film on the substrate, and supplying onto the film formed on the substrate a removing liquid which removes the processing liquid. The processing liquid is supplied onto the substrate after dry etching or ashing is applied to the substrate. 1. A substrate processing method , comprising:supplying onto a substrate a processing liquid which includes a volatile component and forms a film;vaporizing the volatile component in the processing liquid such that the processing liquid solidifies or cures on the substrate and forms a film on the substrate; andsupplying onto the film formed on the substrate a removing liquid which removes the processing liquid,wherein the processing liquid is supplied onto the substrate after dry etching or ashing is applied to the substrate.2. A substrate processing method according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate which received the dry etching or ashing has a metal wiring formed inside the substrate and having at least one exposed portion exposed from the substrate claim 1 , and the removing liquid includes an anticorrosion agent for the metal wiring.3. A substrate processing method according to claim 1 , further comprising:supplying onto the substrate a chemical solution which dissolves material formed on the substrate or contaminant attached to the substrate after the dry etching or ashing is applied to the substrate,wherein the chemical solution is supplied to the substrate before the supplying of the processing liquid.4. A substrate processing method according to claim 2 , further comprising:supplying onto the substrate a chemical solution which dissolves material formed on the substrate or contaminant attached to the substrate after the dry etching or ashing is ...

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Номер записи: 87
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Area programmable sprinkler

Номер: US20160067722A1
Автор: Nelson LaLonni Lee, Nelson Rodney Lee
Принадлежит:

A controllable sprinkler includes a sprinkler head having a water discharge nozzle adapted to move between first and second sprinkler head positions via a sprinkler head positioner (such as a water motor), and a sprinkler head position determiner to determine a current sprinkler head position between the first and second positions. A flow control valve controls flow of water from a water supply to the discharge nozzle. A flow control valve positioner establishes a current control valve position of the flow control valve between essentially fully closed and essentially fully open positions. A water flow detector determines an approximation of water emanating from the control valve, and generates a water flow signal. A controller receives a sprinkler head position from the sprinkler head position determiner, and the water flow signal from the water flow detector, and in response sends a control valve control signal to the flow control valve positioner. 1. A sprinkler which is controllable to provide water to an area desired to be sprinkled , comprising:a sprinkler head having a water discharge nozzle and adapted to move between a first sprinkler head position and a second sprinkler head position to thereby apply water to the area desired to be sprinkled;a sprinkler head positioner adapted to move the sprinkler head between the first and second sprinkler head positions;a sprinkler head position determiner adapted to determine a current sprinkler head position between the first and second sprinkler head positions;a flow control valve adapted to control flow of water from a water supply to the water discharge nozzle;a flow control valve positioner adapted to establish a current control valve position of the flow control valve between an essentially fully closed control valve position and an essentially fully open control valve position;a water flow detector adapted to determine at least an approximation of water flowing out of the control valve and generate a water flow ...

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Номер записи: 88
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Foam-Water Sprinkler

Номер: US20180064974A1
Автор: Jens Stubenrauch
Принадлежит: Fabrik Chemischer Praparate Von Dr Richard Sthamer & Co KG GmbH

A cage for generating fire-fighting foam from fluid containing foaming agent released from a sprinkler may be constructed from woven screen or expanded lattice having screen openings having a diameter between 1 mm and 7 mm and/or lattice openings having a width between 1 and 7 mm and a length between 2 mm and 9 mm. The cage has dimensions which permit an intermediate space between a fluid exit opening and spray plate of the sprinkler to be surrounded radially with a height and a width: the height corresponds to at least 0.20 times the external diameter of the spray plate; the internal diameter of the cage, alternatively the non-circular minimum spacing between the opposite internal sides of the cage, at the level of the spray plate, corresponds to at least the external diameter of the spray plate.

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Номер записи: 89
08-03-2018 дата публикации

SPRAY APPLICATING LINE AND ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCING A COATED PART AND INCLUDING MULTIPLE OVERSPRAY AND RECAPTURE/RECYCLE CONFIGURATIONS

Номер: US20180065135A1
Автор: Linares Miguel A.
Принадлежит:

An overspray spray capture structure integrated into a paint spray operation integrates at least one reception surface for receiving an overspray of the spray coating operation. The overspray is communicated through a merging location established between the receiving surfaces and adapted to being removed or recycled. The at least one reception surface further includes first and second oriented reception surfaces not limited to a pair of horizontal and vertical closed loop belt curtains which are traversable supported about a pair of spaced apart rotating shafts. The first and second reception surfaces can include traversing paper rolls for capturing the overspray therebetween at the merging location. Other variants include water curtain or vacuum removal assist assemblies for removing the overspray prior to it setting. 1. An overspray capture booth for use in a part spray coating operation , comprising:a structure integrating at least one reception surface for receiving an overspray of the spray coating operation; andthe overspray being communicated through a merging location established between the receiving surfaces and adapted to being removed or recycled.2. The invention as described in claim 1 , said at least one reception surface further comprising first and second oriented reception surfaces3. The invention as described in claim 2 , said reception surfaces further comprising a pair of horizontal and vertical closed loop belt curtains which are traversable supported about a pair of spaced apart rotating shafts.4. The invention as described in claim 3 , said closed loop belt curtains further comprising a passageway interior through which is communicated a chilling fluid for cooling said overspray reception surfaces.5. The invention as described in claim 4 , further comprising a pair of knife blades in contact with said reception surfaces.6. The invention as described in claim 4 , said closed loop belt curtains further comprising pluralities of offset ribs ...

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Номер записи: 90
09-03-2017 дата публикации

SPRINKLER WITH INTERNAL COMPARTMENTS

Номер: US20170065999A1
Автор: III James T., Renquist Steven C., Wright
Принадлежит: THE TORO COMPANY

A sprinkler includes a compartment that surrounds its riser portion in an offset or asymmetrical configuration. More specifically, the distance of the compartments walls from those of the riser vary (i.e., increase or decrease) at different locations surrounding the riser. Put another way, the riser is closer to one side of the compartment than other sides of the compartment. This non-concentric configuration allows larger components to fit inside the compartment than would otherwise fit if the riser was symmetrically surrounded by the compartment. 1. An irrigation sprinkler comprising:a riser housing containing a sprinkler riser that rises during irrigation and lowers when irrigation is stopped; and,a compartment fixed adjacent to said riser housing; and,a wireless communication device located in said compartment; said wireless communication device establishing a wireless mesh communication network with other remote wireless communication devices within other sprinklers;wherein said wireless communication device is configured to wirelessly relay command signals sent from a central irrigation controller; andwherein said wireless communication device is removable via a top removable cover of said compartment.2. The irrigation sprinkler of claim 1 , further comprising a decoder connected to a two-wire power and data network; said decoder being located in said compartment and being connected to said wireless communication device.3. The irrigation sprinkler of claim 1 , further comprising a decoder connected to a two-wire power and data network; said decoder being located in said compartment and being connected to said wireless communication device; wherein said wireless communication device is configured to receive sensor data from a sensor and relay said sensor data via said decoder over said two-wire power and data network.4. The irrigation sprinkler of claim 1 , wherein said compartment is disposed around said riser housing and wherein said riser housing is ...

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Номер записи: 91
09-03-2017 дата публикации

FILM FORMATION METHOD AND FILM FORMATION APPARATUS FOR THIN FILM

Номер: US20170066001A1
Автор: Jiang Yousong, Nagae Ekishu, Samori Shingo, Sugawara Satoshi, Takase Shinichi
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A method for forming a thin film having durability at a low cost is provided. A film formation apparatus is used in the film formation method. The apparatus comprises a vacuum container , in which a substrate is placed at a lower part, a vacuum pump for exhaust inside the container , a storage container for storing a coating agent provided outside the container , a nozzle having an ejection part capable of ejecting the coating agent at its one end and a pressurizing means (a gas supply source , etc.) for pressurizing a liquid surface of a coating agent stored in the storage container . A solution, which includes two or more kinds of materials including a first material (S) and a second material (S) having a higher vapor pressure (P) than a vapor pressure (P) of the S and has a concentration of the first material being 0.01 wt % or more, is used as the coating agent . The coating agent is ejected to a substrate in an atmosphere with a pressure of P or higher (excepting pressures higher than P by one digit or more) and with an ejection pressure of 0.05 to 0.3 MPa. 11221122. A film formation method for forming a thin film on a substrate in a vacuum , wherein a solution , which is composed of two or more kinds of materials including a first material (S) and a second material (S) having a higher vapor pressure (P) than a vapor pressure (P) of the S and has a concentration of the first material being 0.01 wt % or more , is ejected to a substrate in an atmosphere with a pressure of P or higher (excepting pressures higher than P by one digit or more) and with an ejection pressure of 0.05 to 0.3 MPa.2. The film formation method according to claim 1 , wherein film formation is performed by an inline type having a conveying mechanism.3. A film formation apparatus used for forming a thin film on a substrate in a vacuum claim 1 , comprisinga vacuum container wherein a substrate as a film formation subject is placed,an exhaust means for exhausting inside the vacuum container,{'b ...

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Номер записи: 92
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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Номер записи: 93
24-03-2022 дата публикации

Breakaway System for Agricultural Machine Boom

Номер: US20220087243A1
Автор: Long Greg
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A boom for an agricultural machine includes at least two boom sections and a breakaway system. The first boom section connects to a vehicle and supports fluid delivery components. The second boom section connects to the first boom section in an extended position aligned with the first boom section. The breakaway system is coupled between the first boom section and the second boom section. The breakaway system moves the second boom section with respect to the first boom an initial amount in response to an external force exceeding an initial resistance of the breakaway system, and moves the first boom beyond the initial amount in response to the external force exceeding a second resistance of the breakaway system, wherein the initial resistance is greater than the second resistance. The breakaway system is further configured to return the second boom to the extended position upon removal of the external force. 1. A boom for an agricultural machine , comprising:a first boom section connectable to a vehicle, the first boom section configured to support fluid delivery components;a second boom section operably connected to the first boom section in an extended position aligned with the first boom section;a breakaway system coupled between the first boom section and the second boom section, the breakaway system configured to move the second boom section with respect to the first boom an initial amount in response to an external force exceeding an initial resistance of the breakaway system, the breakaway system further configured to move the first boom beyond the initial amount in response to the external force exceeding a second resistance of the breakaway system, wherein the initial resistance is greater than the second resistance, and wherein the breakaway system is further configured to return the second boom to the extended position upon removal of the external force.2. The boom of claim 1 , wherein the breakaway system further comprises:a first braking system ...

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Номер записи: 94
24-03-2022 дата публикации

Multi-breakaway boom for agricultural machine

Номер: US20220087244A1
Автор: Greg Long
Принадлежит: EXEL INDUSTRIES SA

A boom for an agricultural machine includes a first, second and third boom sections. The first boom section is connectable to a vehicle, and can support fluid delivery components. The second boom section operably connected to and is foldable with respect to the first boom section about a fold axis. The second boom section is further coupled to move with respect to the first boom other than about the fold axis from an extended position in response to an external force, and to return to the first extended position upon removal of the external force. The third boom section is operably connected to the second boom and having at least in an extended position. The third boom section is operably connected to move with respect to the second boom in response to a second external force, and operably connected to return to the extended position upon removal of the second external force.

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Номер записи: 95
17-03-2016 дата публикации

SPRINKLER FLOW STOP AND PRESSURE REGULATOR COMBINATION

Номер: US20160074896A1
Автор: Feng Weiming, III Carl L.C., JR. CARL L.C., KAH
Принадлежит:

A sprinkler assembly including a pressure regulator and a flow stop element combined in a single assembly. In one embodiment, the sprinkler includes a sprinkler body in fluid communication with a water supply to provide water to the sprinkler, a riser movably mounted in the sprinkler body and in fluid communication with the sprinkler body such that the riser rises up and out of the sprinkler body when water is provided to the sprinkler, a nozzle assembly mounted on a top end of the riser and in fluid communication with the riser; and a regulation element mounted in the riser and in contact with a portion of the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly holds the regulation member in an open position to allow flow of water to the nozzle assembly and to maintain a substantially constant water pressure in the nozzle assembly. 1. A sprinkler comprising:a sprinkler body in fluid communication with a water supply to provide water to the sprinkler;a riser movably mounted in the sprinkler body and in fluid communication with the sprinkler body such that the riser rises up and out of the sprinkler body when water is provided to the sprinkler;a nozzle assembly mounted on a top end of the riser and in fluid communication with the riser; anda regulation element mounted in the riser and in contact with a portion of the nozzle assembly, wherein the nozzle assembly holds the regulation member in an open position to allow flow of water to the nozzle assembly and to maintain a substantially constant water pressure in the nozzle assembly.2. The sprinkler of claim 1 , wherein the riser further comprises a reference pressure chamber configured to maintain a predefined reference pressure.3. The sprinkler of claim 2 , wherein the regulation member further comprises a hollow tube extending through the reference pressure chamber and including a first end in fluid communication with the sprinkler body and a second end in fluid communication with the nozzle assembly claim 2 , the hollow tube ...

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Номер записи: 96
16-03-2017 дата публикации

COATING SYSTEM FOR COATING COMPONENTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR PAINTING MOTOR VEHICLE BODY COMPONENTS

Номер: US20170072419A1
Автор: Federmann Andreas, Friese Heiko, Herre Frank, Lauer Michael, Meissner Alexander, Spathelf Pascal, Weidle Martin
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A coating system for coating components, e.g., for paining motor vehicle body components, is provided. The system includes a coating booth, a conveying system, an application system, a process technology system, a safety system, and a robot system. The robot system includes at least one multi-axis coating robot for guiding the application device and a control unit. The control unit also controls the conveying system, the application system, the safety system and/or the process technology system. 117-. (canceled)18. A coating system for application of coatings to components , the system comprising:a coating booth,a conveying system configured to convey the components in a conveying direction through the coating booth,an application system having an application device configured to apply a coating medium onto the components,a process technology system configured to air-condition an interior region of the coating booth,a safety system configured to monitor the coating system, anda robot system having a multi-axis coating robot and a control unit, the multi-axis coating robot coupled to the application device and configured to guide the application device, the control unit configured to control the robot system,wherein, in addition to the robot system, the control unit also controls at least one of the conveying system, the application system, the safety system and the process technology system.19. The coating system according to claim 18 , wherein the application system comprises at least one actuator component controlled by the control unit with control signals claim 18 , the at least one actuator component being one of:a colour changer selectively providing the coating medium to be applied from a plurality of available coating mediums,a doser device configured to dose the coating medium to be applied,valves controlling flow of the coating medium,a shaping air device configured to emit shaping air to form a spray stream from the application device,a drive device ...

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Номер записи: 97
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Cleaning device and associated operating method

Номер: US20170072421A1
Автор: Andreas Fischer, Frank Herre, Georg M. Sommer, Michael Baumann, Peter Marquardt, Sandra Streckert, Sonja Brauchle, Thomas Buck
Принадлежит: Duerr Systems AG

A cleaning device for cleaning an atomizer, in particular a rotary atomizer, is provided. The cleaning device includes a wet cleaning station having at least one cleaning nozzle for the wet cleaning of the atomizer with a cleaning fluid. The atomizer is introduced into the wet cleaning station in an introduction direction. The cleaning nozzle has a rotatable cleaning trunk for dispensing the cleaning fluid. The cleaning device, in some embodiments, also includes a dry cleaning station. A corresponding operating method is also provided.

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Номер записи: 98
18-03-2021 дата публикации

HIGH-PRESSURE SPRAY NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210078021A1
Автор: Morgan Sean, Morgan Stuart
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A high-pressure spray nozzle assembly () has a nozzle body () and nozzle cap (), which are operatively coupled and co-operatively house a retainer () having a clasp () for retaining wear components (). The nozzle cap () has an open-stepped detent () formed in relief on an internal peripheral surface of the nozzle cap (), which operatively permits sealing of the retainer () against the nozzle cap () as a consequence of hydraulic pressure applied by fluid delivered through the spray nozzle assembly (). 115-. (canceled)16. A unitary retainer assembly for a high-pressure spray nozzle assembly comprising: a retainer having a clasp for releasably trapping wear components , and a sleeve having a radial detent; a check valve assembly comprising a valve seal attached to a valve body having a radial detent; and a helical spring which at one terminal end removably attaches to the radial detent formed on the sleeve of the retainer , and at its opposite terminal end removably attaches to the radial detent formed on the valve body of the check valve.17. The unitary retainer assembly of claim 16 , wherein the sleeve is perforated claim 16 , and stepped inwardly at its terminal end to serve as a guide for the valve body of the check valve assembly.18. The unitary retainer assembly of claim 16 , wherein the radial detent formed in the sleeve is formed on an internal surface within the sleeve claim 16 , and the radial detent formed in the valve body is formed on an external surface thereof. The invention relates to spray nozzle assemblies, specifically high-pressure spray nozzle assemblies used for spray drying applications.High-pressure spray nozzles used for spray drying have many applications, such as for spray drying of dairy products. Spray nozzles operate under high-pressure—typically 3,000 psi or more, and often as much as 5,000 psi and up to 10,000 psi. Spray nozzle assemblies should accordingly be engineered to conform to appropriate agreed technical standards governing high ...

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Номер записи: 99
18-03-2021 дата публикации

SPRINKLER WITH FLOW GUARD FEATURE

Номер: US20210078029A1
Автор: Porter LaMonte D., Wildt Blake A.
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An irrigation sprinkler can be provided with a flow guard feature configured to send an indicator stream into the air when a nozzle is missing, while still conserving most of the water that would have been wasted without the flow guard feature. The flow guard feature can include a valve assembly having a first port and a second off-axis port. The second port can be smaller than the first port. The second port can be non-parallel to the first port. The first port can be open when the nozzle is present and be sealed when the nozzle is missing. The second, off-axis port can be open even when the nozzle is missing to provide the indicator stream. 1. An irrigation sprinkler for releasably connecting to a downstream end of a pipe of a subterranean irrigation system , the sprinkler comprising:an elongate body of the sprinkler having a first passage defining a first longitudinal axis, the elongate body comprising a first inlet end fluidly coupled to the first passage and coaxially disposed along the first longitudinal axis, the first inlet end configured to releasably connect to the downstream end of the pipe of the subterranean irrigation system;a smaller elongate body of the sprinkler configured to be disposed within and telescope upward and then downward relative to the elongate body of the sprinkler, the smaller elongate body having a second passage therethrough defining a second longitudinal axis, the smaller elongate body comprising a second inlet that is fluidly coupled to the second passage and an outlet end, wherein the second inlet is fluidly coupled to the first inlet;a nozzle releasably mounted at or near the outlet end of the smaller elongate body of the sprinkler, the nozzle comprising at least one channel fluidly coupled to the second passage of the smaller elongate body; anda valve assembly comprising a valve body and a valve, the valve body and the valve being disposed within the smaller elongate body of the sprinkler and between the outlet end and the ...

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Номер записи: 100