УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ЛЕНТУ

Изобретение относится к устройствам для нанесения покрытий, таких как, например, цветные лаки или химикалии, с предварительно заданной равномерной толщиной слоя, причем, учитывая параметры качества, толщина слоя должна удерживаться в пределах узких допусков. Устройство для нанесения покрытия на движущуюся металлическую ленту, с предварительно заданной толщиной слоя, охватывает укрепленный на несущих салазках ролик для нанесения покрытия и присоединенное к несущим салазкам регулировочное устройство. С помощью регулировочного устройства ролик для нанесения покрытия с определенным усилием подвода или в определенной установочной позиции отрегулировано подведен в рабочее положение к движущейся металлической ленте или следующему ролику для нанесения покрытия. Чтобы позволять нанесение покрытия существенно более равномерно и в пределах более узких полей допуска, чем до сих пор, регулировочное устройство выполнено как компактный блок. Этот компактный блок содержит создающее усилие подвода устройство ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ОСОБО ТОЛСТОГО ИЗОЛЯЦИОННОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ПОВЕРХНОСТИ ЭЛЕКТРОТЕХНИЧЕСКОЙ СТАЛИ

Изобретение относится к способам нанесения покрытий и пленок на поверхности узкой полосовой стали и может быть использовано для получения особо толстого изоляционного покрытия на поверхности электротехнической стали. Способ создания особо толстого изоляционного покрытия на поверхности электротехнической стали содержит этапы: 1) приготовления жидкости для нанесения покрытия достаточным перемешиванием жидкости для нанесения покрытия в течение 0,1~4 часов, при этом вязкость жидкости для нанесения покрытия находится в диапазоне 10~80 Ст. Кроме того, способ содержит этап 2) нанесения покрытия на узкую полосовую сталь с помощью двухвальцовой или трехвальцовой машины для нанесения покрытий. Толщина и однородность пленки поддаются управлению посредством регулирования различных рабочих параметров. Также способ содержит этап 3) спекания покрытия с применением трех производственных участков, то есть секции сушки, секции спекания и секции охлаждения, для обеспечения спекания покрытия. Температура в ...

VERFAHREN ZUM AUFTRAGEN EINER BESCHICHTUNGSFLÜSSIGKEIT AUF EINE PLATTE DURCH EINE BESCHICHTUNGSVORRICHTUNG MIT EINER BREITSCHLITZDÜSE

Method for determining the coating thickness of a medium to be applied

The invention relates to a method for determining the coating thickness of a medium which is to be applied on a coating support inside a protective surface finishing unit. Output signals and reflection signals are used in this case to determine a signal difference. The invention is characterised in that both at a surface (14) of a medium (19) and at an interface (13) between the medium and a coating support (3, 4) an output signal (17) generates reflection signals (15, 16) from the behaviour of the transit time (propagation time) of which it is possible to determine the layer thickness (12) of the medium (19). ...

Gerät zur Regelung von Konditionierungswalzen

VORRICHTUNG ZUM MESSEN DER DICKE EINER BESCHICHTUNG AUF EINER UNTERLAGE

ORDER FOR COLOR CURTAIN

COIL COATING MECHANISM

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A WITH DIFFICULTY INFLAMMABLE ONE TO FLAME RESISTANT COMPOSITE SLAB AND DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE

Method and system for producing calendered sheet members

Dispersible wet wipes constructed with a plurality of layers having different densities and methods of manufacturing

A dispersible wet wipe constructed of at two layers is disclosed. The first outer layer of the wipe substrate may have a density of between about 0.5 and 2.0 grams per cubic centimeter. The second outer layer may have a density of between about 0.05 and 0.15 grams per cubic centimeter. A triggerable binder composition binds said web substrate together. The wet wipe also includes a wetting composition including at least 0.3 percent of an insolubilizing agent.

ADJUSTABLE ROD HOLDER FOR METERING ROD COATERS

A holder for rotatably mounting the metering rod in a rod-type web coating apparatus, such as used to coat paper, is made of a rigid but yieldably deformable material, such as a plastic. The holder includes a plurality of longitudinally extending conduits for carrying water to lubricate the rotating rod and removing coating particles which are carried by the rod from the web surface and into the rod cavity. The holder has a surface opposite the rod cavity for receiving a uniformly applied load along the longitudinal length of the rod holder for aligning the rod surface and/or applying a uniform nipping load between the rod and surface of the web being coated. A second surface also extends longitudinally for the length of the holder along a lip portion which protrudes from one side of the cylindrical rod cavity. The second surface on the lip portion is adapted to receive a second uniformly applied load to urge the rod cavity to assume a smaller effective diameter to maintain the desired ...

METHOD OF COATING A SUBSTRATE WITH A CATALYST COMPONENT

A method of coating a substrate with a liquid comprising a catalyst component, which substrate comprises a plurality of channels, wherein the method comprises: (a) holding the substrate vertically; (b) introducing the liquid into the substrate through the open ends of the channels at a lower end of the substrate; and (c) after the lower end of the substrate has been part-filled with the liquid, applying a vacuum to the open ends of the channels at the upper end of the substrate while introducing the liquid into the substrate.

COATING DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR COATING FORMED SHEET MEMBRANE ELEMENT

A coating device having one or more dope outlets, a coating knife, and a guide section configured to engage the protrusions on a membrane substrate, the coating device defining a slot adapted to receive the membrane substrate. A process for coating a permeate sheet having protrusions formed thereupon consists of drawing the permeate sheet through a coating knife having a pattern corresponding to the permeate sheet while providing a dope to both sides of the sheet. Another device and process incorporates a cylindrical roller and a platen.

APPARATUS MONITORING THE DEPOSITION OF A LIQUID-TO-PASTY MEDIUM ON A SUBSTRATE

The invention relates to apparatus monitoring the deposition of a liquid-to- pasty medium on a substrate and comprising at least one sensor fitted with two electrodes which are configured at a given, slight distance from the substrate surface and which apply an AC voltage to the substrate and medium, the substrate moving relative to the sensor, further comprising a test electronics connected to the sensor and emitting a signal which is characteristic of the substrate together with the medium. This problem is solved in that the apparatus measures the imaginary component of the substrate together with th e medium between the two electrodes and thereupon the test electronics uses this measured value to determine the characteristic signal.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A WITH DIFFICULTY INFLAMMABLE ONE TO FLAME RESISTANT COMPOSITE SLAB AND DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE.

Bubble-free laminating method for glue and equipment used therein

PROCESS AND DEVICE TO COVER A SHEET WITH A COMPOSITION OF COATING

ARTIFICIAL GRASS STRUCTURE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS HAVING AIR KNIFE AND ARTIFICIAL GRASS MANUFACTURED USING SAME

The present invention relates to an artificial grass structure manufacturing apparatus having an air knife and an artificial grass structure manufactured using the same, having a purpose of providing an artificial grass structure manufacturing apparatus which is able to manufacture the artificial grass structure to save an amount of coating and enhance a drawing strength of a pile yarn; and the artificial grass structure manufactured using the same. The present invention manufactures the artificial grass structure comprising: a primary backing substrate supply unit supplying a primary backing substrate; weaving unit tufting pile yarn on the primary backing substrate supplied by the primary backing substrate at regular intervals; a coating and adhering unit covering a coating agent on a coating surface of the primary backing substrate on which the pile yarn is tufted, and adjusting a coating amount of the covered coating agent; a drying unit drying the coating agent covered on the coating ...

METHOD OF COATING A SUBSTRATE WITH A CATALYST COMPONENT

A method of coating a substrate with a liquid comprising a catalyst component, which substrate comprises a plurality of channels, wherein the method comprises: (a) holding the substrate vertically; (b) introducing the liquid into the substrate through the open ends of the channels at a lower end of the substrate; and (c) after the lower end of the substrate has been part-filled with the liquid, applying a vacuum to the open ends of the channels at the upper end of the substrate while introducing the liquid into the substrate.

Apparatus for preparing and dispensing thermoplastic resin

Apparatus for preparing and dispensing thermoplastic resin has a conveyor or extruder with a chamber provided with heating elements, a conveyor or extruder screw mounted in the chamber and connected to a drive motor, a resin inlet and a resin outlet. To ensure the intended continuous dispensing of the resin even during intermittent operation, a control device is provided having inputs connected to a resin pressure sensor, a conveyor speed of rotation sensor and a resin temperature sensor. Intended values for the conveyor speed, resin pressure and resin temperature are supplied to the control device, which regulates the pressure during interruption of the dispensing of the resin and effects a speed regulation or a pressure regulation with a superimposed speed regulation during dispensing of the resin. For plasticizing of the resin, which is supplied in solid, preferably granular form, and since the conveyor geometry by the heating elements is required. The temperature at the outlet is monitored ...

Method and an apparatus for coating a web with a coating composition

When a coating composition is applied to a web, the composition is applied in excess, and the excess is wiped off with the help of a portion of the web which has not yet been coated.

METHOD FOR APPLYING LIQUID, PASTY OR PLASTIC SUBSTANCES TO A SUBSTRATE

A method and device for applying liquid, pasty or plastic substances, in particular thermoplastics, through perforations of a cylinder, belt or the like to a substrate, in particular a textile fabric, wherein the belt or the like encloses an interior space which is evacuated, preferably continuously, during the coating operation.

Device for impregnating particles into a non-woven fabric

The particle impregnating device includes a placing body for placing a nonwoven fabric having a surface on which particles are sprayed; a vibrating member which is provided above the placing body and extends in the width direction of the nonwoven fabric placed on the placing body; a vibrator which applies ultrasonic vibration to the vibrating member; a lifting mechanism which lifts up and down the vibrating member; and a moving mechanism which relatively moves the nonwoven fabric and the vibrating member in a surface direction orthogonal to the width direction of the nonwoven fabric. When the nonwoven fabric and the vibrating member are relatively moved by the moving mechanism, the vibrating member is lowered by the lifting mechanism, so that the nonwoven fabric is pressed and compressed by the vibrating member and ultrasonic vibration is applied to the vibrating member by the vibrator.

Installation for coating a strip

Eine Bandbeschichtungseinrichtung zum Aufbringen eines Beschichtungsmittels auf ein bewegtes Metallband in einer vorbestimmten Schichtdicke umfasst eine auf einem Tragschlitten (6, 16, 25, 37) abgestützten Beschichtungsrolle (13, 22, 30, 43) und eine dem Tragschlitten zugeordnete Verstelleinrichtung (9, 18, 27, 39), mit der die Beschichtungsrolle mit einer bestimmten Anstellkraft oder auf eine bestimmte Anstellposition gegen das bewegte Metallband oder eine weitere Beschichtungsrolle geregelt angestellt ist. Um das Auftragen eines Beschichtungsmittels wesentlich gleichmäßiger und innerhalb geringerer Toleranzbereiche als bisher üblich zu ermöglichen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Verstelleinrichtung als kompakte Baueinheit (52) ausgebildet ist und diese kompakte Baueinheit die Anstellkraft bewirkende Antriebseinrichtungen (53) und die Anstellkraft überwachende Messeinrichtungen (54) umfasst, wobei alle hydraulischen Steuerleitungen an der Antriebseinrichtung innerhalb der kompakten Baueinheit ...

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ КАТАЛИТИЧЕСКОГО КОМПОНЕНТА НА НОСИТЕЛЬ

Изобретение относится к способу нанесения на носитель жидкости, содержащей каталитический компонент, предназначенный для использования в устройстве снижения токсичности выхлопных газов, производящем обработку или удаление загрязняющих примесей из выхлопного газа, образующегося в двигателе внутреннего сгорания. Устройство предназначено для нанесения на носитель жидкости, содержащей каталитический компонент. В носителе имеется множество каналов. Устройство включает средство удерживания носителя в вертикальном положении, средство введения жидкости в носитель через открытые концы каналов в нижней части носителя, средство создания разрежения, когда нижняя часть носителя уже частично заполнена жидкостью, и средство приложения разрежения к открытым концам каналов в верхней части носителя. Средство удерживания носителя включает корпус для размещения нижней части носителя. Техническим результатом изобретения является обеспечение возможности наносить равномерное жидкое покрытие на заданный участок ...

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ

Изобретение относится к установкам для нанесения покрытия на ленточный материал. Техническим результатом изобретения является повышение срока службы подвижных деталей и обеспечение высокой скорости перемещения покрываемой ленты. Установка содержит ванну для нанесения покрытия, два частично погруженных в ванну покрывающих ролика, очищающие сопла и средства направления ленты в ванну. Опоры покрывающих роликов установлены за пределами ванны с возможностью перемещения в вертикальном направлении для регулирования количества захватываемого материала покрытия. 13 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ КАТАЛИТИЧЕСКОГО КОМПОНЕНТА НА НОСИТЕЛЬ

Continuous online measurement and regulation of the thickness of a coating to be applied to a technical workpiece uses a triangulation method with an optical sensor arrangement

Method for continuous online measurement and regulation of the thickness of coating material deposited on a workpiece surface in which an optical measurement sensor is provided that works based on a triangulation method, a material layer is deposited on the surface, the deposited layer thickness is measured using the triangulation optical sensor, the thickness is compared with a reference thickness value and the deposited layer thickness is regulated to obtain a design value. An independent claim is made for a device for online material thickness determination and regulation.

Streicheinrichtung.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Auftragen von Beschichtungsmaterial

Rotary short inker

CONTROLLING POROSITY AND PERMEATION OF A COURSE

COATING DEVICE.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR COATING

BLADE DOSING SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE CONTROLLED ATTACHMENT OF POLYMER COMPOSITIONS ON A MATERIALBAHN

DEVICE FOR RECIPROCAL COATING OF A MATERIALBAHN.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR COATING WITH ßPICK AND PLACEß MECHANISMS WITH RESEMBLING OR ESSENTIALLY RESEMBLING PERIODS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AMOUNT OF COATING ON PAPER WEB

Process for the production of a flame resistant to nonflammable composite panel and apparatus for carrying out the process

REDUCTION OF COATING SURFACE IRREGULARITIES BY ELECTROSTATIC PRESSURE

Headbox and forming station for fiber-reinforced cementitious panel production

A slurry feed apparatus for depositing a slurry (36) upon a moving forming web (26) having a direction of travel, including: a headbox (40) mounted transverse to the direction of travel of the moving web (26), having a back wall (354), sidewalls (360, 362), a concave transverse front wall (364), an open top, and an open bottom for directing slurry (36) onto the forming web (26); a moveable dam (353) releasably attached to the back wall (354), a seal (366) attached to a bottom wall of the dam (353); and a headbox support system extending from opposed the sidewalls (360,362). Also disclosed is a continuous process for depositing a uniform layer of a cementitious slurry (36) containing reinforcing fibers from the headbox (40) onto a traveling web (26).

COMPRESSED OPEN FLOW ASSAY AND USE

The present invention relates to the methods, devices, and systems that make bio/chemical sensing (including, not limited to, immunoassay, nucleic assay, electrolyte analysis, etc.) faster, more sensitive, less steps, easy to perform, smaller amount of samples required, less or reduced (or no) needs for professional assistance, and/or lower cost, than many current sensing methods and devices. The present invention also allow a test performed by a smartphone.

DEVICE FOR APPLYING ABRADABLE MATERIAL TO A SURFACE OF A TURBOMACHINE CASING

L'invention concerne un dispositif (11) d'application de matériau abradable, destiné à l'application de matériau abradable sur une surface d'un carter annulaire (1) de turbomachine, le carter s'étendant suivant un axe longitudinal le dispositif (11) comportant un support (12, 13) équipé de premiers moyens de guidage (14) aptes à guider le support (12, 13) par rapport à un carter (1), selon une direction radiale par rapport à l'axe du carter, le support (12, 13) étant équipé de seconds moyens de guidage (16) aptes à guider le support (12, 13) par rapport au carter (1) selon une direction axiale, un rouleau d'application (20) étant monté pivotant par rapport au support (12, 13) selon la direction axiale, des moyens de réglage (22, 23) permettant d'ajuster la position du rouleau (20) par rapport aux premier moyens de guidage (14), selon la direction radiale.

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FLAME RESISTANT TO NONFLAMMABLE COMPOSITE PANEL AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROCESS

A flame resistant to nonflammable composite panel (86) is produced from a nonextrudable core mixture (24) with a pourable, nonflammable filling material and a binder, and on both side cover strips flexibly bonded to the core. For a continuous production of the composite panel (86) in one operation, the core mixture (24) is poured onto an inrunning lower cover strip (48), in contact with a lower adhesive film (16) facing the core mixture (24), and a pile is formed there, extending over the entire width of the adhesive film, both ¢lacuna! continuously and uniformly drawn through a V gap (40) and compacted there for the first time and calibrated to thickness, an upper adhesive film (30), upwardly limiting the precompacted core mixture (24'), is fed in and brought into contact with a continuously fed cover strip (46) and the sandwich is pressed with further compaction, heated, cooled and cut to the final length of the composite panel (86). The apparatus for carrying out the process preferably ...

METERING COATINGS

The amount of coating dispensed by a metering rod type applicator such as used on size press coater for applying coating onto the size press rolls can be reduced by vibrating the metering rod. Such vibration of the metering rod has been found to reduce the thickness of the film passing through the metering nip of the coating applicator for a given metering nip rod pressure.

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING COATING LIQUID TO BASE PLATE BY DIE COATER AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING COATING LIQUID TO DIE COATER

A base plate coating method using a die coater. A base plate is placed on a support surface having a flatness of not more than 2 .mu.m and a plurality of suction holes. The base plate is then sucked onto the support surface via the suction holes and thereby brought into close contact therewith. Consequently, the deformation (for example, torsion and flexure) of the base plate is eliminated. A coating liquid discharged vertically from a die coater is then applied to the base plate as the die coater is moved relatively to the base plate. As a result, a film of coating having a predetermined thickness is formed on the base plate.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DOSING AND COATING

APPLICATION DEVICE AND APPLICATION METHOD

Thermal paste smearing apparatus

A thermal paste smearing apparatus is used for smearing a thermal paste on the thermal contact surface of a radiator, and comprises a platform arranged on the radiator, a support column arranged on the platform, a support fixed on the support column, a baseboard arranged at the bottom of the support, a top board arranged at the top of the support, and a hollow thermal paste conduit having an upper opening and a lower opening, the baseboard is provided with a smearing hole, the top board is provided with a through hole, the thermal paste conduit penetrates through the through hole, the lower opening of thermal paste conduit aligns and is close to the smearing hole, and the lower opening of the thermal paste conduit is provided with smearing sheets. When the thermal paste is smeared, the radiator is disposed on the platform, the thermal contact surface of the radiator upward abuts against the smearing hole, the thermal paste is filled from the upper opening of the thermal paste conduit, the ...

Trowel

PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF POUR COUVRIR UNE FEUILLE AVEC UNE COMPOSITION DE REVETEMENT

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN PROCEDE ET UN DISPOSITIF POUR COUVRIR UNE FEUILLE AVEC UNE COMPOSITION DE REVETEMENT. LE DISPOSITIF COMPREND UN ROULEAU PORTEUR 12 SUR LEQUEL LA FEUILLE EST ENTRAINEE DE FACON CONTINUE, AU MOINS UN PREMIER ROULEAU DE GUIDAGE 13 ET UN SECOND ROULEAU DE GUIDAGE 14A, 14B DE LA FEUILLE, LES DEUX ROULEAUX DE GUIDAGE ETANT PLACES PAR RAPPORT AU ROULEAU PORTEUR DE MANIERE QUE LA PARTIE DE FEUILLE SITUEE ENTRE LES ROULEAUX DE GUIDAGE SOIT INFLECHIE PAR LE ROULEAU PORTEUR 12 ET FORME UNE ZONE DE CONTACT 18 AVEC LA PARTIE DE FEUILLE SUPPORTEE PAR LE ROULEAU PORTEUR, ET IL EST PREVU UN DISPOSITIF DE DISTRIBUTION 15 DE COMPOSITION DE REVETEMENT DANS L'ESPACE EXISTANT ENTRE DEUX PARTIES DE FEUILLE 11B, 11C S'ETENDANT ENTRE UN ROULEAU DE GUIDAGE 13 ET LADITE ZONE DE CONTACT 18. APPLICATION AU REVETEMENT DE FEUILLES DE PAPIER OU DE CARTON.

PROCESS OF Control Of BOUDIN Of EXTRUSION, SUCH AS BOUDIN OF ADHESIVE, AND DEVICE Of GLUING BY MAKING APPLICATION

L'invention concerne un procédé de contrôle d'un boudin d'extrusion (6) déposé sur un support (7) suivant une trajectoire déterminée, suivant lequel on relève une image du profil du boudin (6) en chaque point de la trajectoire et pour chacune des images ainsi relevées, on détermine les valeurs de la hauteur et de la surface du boudin (6) en section transversale. Pour ces deux grandeurs, on vérifie que les valeurs trouvées se situent à l'intérieur de fourchettes prédéterminées propres à chacune. L'invention concerne également un dispositif d'encollage par extrusion formé d'une tête d'encollage comportant une buse d'extrusion (1), associée à un dispositif de contrôle automatique de la qualité d'encollage au fur et à mesure du dépôt du boudin (6), qui comporte des moyens pour la mise en oeuvre du procédé de contrôle du boudin extrudé (6) suivant l'invention.

AN ABRADABLE MATERIAL APPLICATION DEVICE ON A SURFACE OF A TURBOMACHINE CASING

PUMPING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS

촉매 성분으로 서브스트레이트를 코팅하는 방법

... 촉매 성분을 포함하는 액체로 서브스트레이트를 코팅하는 방법으로서, 상기 서브스트레이트는 복수의 채널을 포함하고 있고, 상기 방법은 (a) 상기 서브스트레이트를 수직으로 유지하는 단계; (b) 상기 서브스트레이트의 하부 단부에 있는 채널의 개방 단부를 통하여 상기 액체를 상기 서브스트레이트로 유입시키는 단계; 그리고 (c) 상기 서브스트레이트의 하부 단부가 상기 액체로 부분적으로 채워진 후, 상기 액체를 상기 서브스트레이트로 유입시키면서 상기 서브스트레이트의 상부 단부에 있는 채널의 개방 단부에 진공을 작용시키는 단계를 포함하고 있다.

COATING APPARATUS

In the structure of supplying a coating liquid through a supply pipe with respect to a moving nozzle, the purpose is to provide a coating apparatus capable of reducing an uneven flow rate of a coating liquid discharged from a nozzle wherein pipes (832 to 834) fixedly disposed in relation to a coating unit (50) are disposed along a YZ plane perpendicular to the moving direction (X direction) of the coating unit (50). Therefore, due to an inertial force by means of the reciprocation, it is possible to prevent effectively an occurrence of pressure changes in the flow direction with respect to the coating liquid flowing in the pipes (832 to 834). In addition, the pipes (832, 833) act as a pressure change absorption unit, and therefore, are able to absorb pressure changes of the coating liquid flowing therein. In this way, the coating liquid, in which pressure changes are reduced, can be discharged from the nozzle connected to the pipe (834). COPYRIGHT KIPO 2015 ...

INSTALLATION TO PAINT

Discharge amount measurement method, pattern formation method, device, electro-optical device, and electronic instrument

A discharge amount measurement method is configured to measure a discharge amount of a liquid discharged from at least one nozzle of a droplet discharge head. The discharge amount measurement method includes discharging the liquid as a droplet from the at least one nozzle of the droplet discharge head by a number of discharges that is set to obtain a measurable quantity by driving the droplet discharge head based on measurement discharge data that is substantially identical to data used when a drawing pattern is formed by discharging the liquid from the at least one nozzle of the droplet discharge head, measuring the discharge amount of the liquid discharged from the at least one nozzle of the droplet discharge head, and calculating an average discharge amount based on the discharge amount and the number of discharges.

Apparatus and method for chemical vapor deposition control

A gas heating device and a processing system for use therein are described for depositing a thin film on a substrate using a vapor deposition process. The gas heating device includes a heating element array having a plurality of heating element zones configured to receive a flow of a film forming composition across or through said plurality of heating element zones in order to cause pyrolysis of one or more constituents of the film forming composition when heated. Additionally, the processing system may include a substrate holder configured to support a substrate. The substrate holder may include a backside gas supply system configured to supply a heat transfer gas to a backside of said substrate, wherein the backside gas supply system is configured to independently supply the heat transfer gas to multiple zones at the backside of the substrate. Furthermore, a method of depositing a thin film on a substrate in a deposition system is described.

Coating device and method for coating a film

Anordning och metod för bestrykning

Garments of barrier webs

The present invention includes novel barrier webs that have certain desirable physical qualities such as water resistance, increased durability, improved barrier qualities and the like. The present invention further comprises a barrier web comprising a web that has been treated with a curable shear thinned thixotropic polymer composition, the fabric being adapted to be substantially impermeable to liquids, permeable to gases and impermeable to microorganisms. The barrier webs of the present invention are either impermeable to all microorganisms or are impermeable to microorganisms of certain sizes. The present invention also includes fabrics that are capable of either selective binding certain microorganisms, particles or molecules depending upon what binding partners are incorporated into the polymer before application to the fabric.

DISPENSER FOR BINARY VISCOUS FLUIDS WITH AGGREGATE

Apparatus for blending and applying plural substances including aggregate onto an environmental substrate is shown and described. The apparatus includes optionally a single power plant, plural pumps each fed by a respective hopper, and a blender blending pumped materials together. Dispensing ratios of the two pumps are mutually adjustable. An onboard air compressor delivers compressed air for atomizing blended materials as they are dispensed with the aggregate. Because materials may be curable or hardenable, flushing is enabled. The apparatus may be a free standing wheeled device.

Apparatus for coating both sides of a web

Apparatuses for coating both sides of a web (4) of material, in particular of a web of paper or cardboard, are known which have two pressing rollers (1, 2) arranged one next to the other, between which rollers a pressing gap (3) is formed through which the web (4) is guided. An application and metering system (6, 7) is arranged on each pressing roller (1, 2) outside the area of the pressing gap (3) and applies a metered film of coating material to each pressing roller (1, 2) which is subsequently transferred onto the web (4) in the pressing gap (3). According to the invention, a measuring device (8, 9) for continuously determining the amount of coating material applied to the rollers (1, 2) is arranged on each pressing roller (1, 2) in the direction of rotation behind the application and metering system (6, 7) and in front of the pressing gap (3). ...

Method of controlling thickness of coated film on web-like member by roll coater

HIGH-NICKEL ELECTRODE SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The present invention relates to an electrode sheet comprising: a first cathode mixture layer which is formed in a central portion of a holding part and contains a first cathode active material of lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide; and a second cathode mixture layer which is formed at one end or both ends of the first cathode mixture layer and contains a second cathode active material lower in nickel content than the first cathode active material, wherein a rolling density b of the second cathode mixture layer is lower than a rolling density a of the first cathode mixture layer, whereby the electrode sheet has the effect of improving the energy density while suppressing a reaction with water.

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ КАТАЛИТИЧЕСКОГО КОМПОНЕНТА НА НОСИТЕЛЬ

Способ нанесения на носитель жидкости, содержащей каталитический компонент, при этом, в носителе имеется множество каналов, включает: (а) удерживание носителя вертикально; (b) введение жидкости в носитель через открытые концы каналов в нижней части носителя; и (с) после того, как нижняя часть носителя уже частично заполнена жидкостью, приложение разрежения к открытым концам каналов в верхней части носителя одновременно с введением жидкости в носитель. Изобретение обеспечивает нанесение жидкостей с широким диапазоном вязкости. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 2 табл., 3 ил.

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ КАТАЛИТИЧЕСКОГО КОМПОНЕНТА НА НОСИТЕЛЬ

Способ нанесения на носитель жидкости, содержащей каталитический компонент, при этом, в носителе имеется множество каналов, включает: (а) удерживание носителя вертикально; (b) введение жидкости в носитель через открытые концы каналов в нижней части носителя; и (с) после того, как нижняя часть носителя уже частично заполнена жидкостью, приложение разрежения к открытым концам каналов в верхней части носителя одновременно с введением жидкости в носитель. Изобретение обеспечивает нанесение жидкостей с широким диапазоном вязкости. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 2 табл., 3 ил.

СПОСОБ НЕПРЕРЫВНОГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ТРУДНОВОСПЛАМЕНЯЕМОЙ ИЛИ НЕГОРЮЧЕЙ МНОГОСЛОЙНОЙ ПЛИТЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Использование: изобретение относится к области изготовления трудновоспламеняемой или негорючей многослойной плиты, сердцевина которой образована из неподдающейся экструдированию смеси сыпучего негорючего наполнительного материала и вяжущего, причем сердцевина с обеих сторон покрыта упругоприклеенными в ней бандажными лентами. Сущность изобретения: в способе непрерывного изготовления трудновоспламеняемой или негорючей многослойной плиты нижнюю бандажную ленту перед насыпанием на нее смеси сердцевины покрывают с внутренней стороны, обращенной к сердцевине, нижней клеевой пленкой. После насыпания на нее смеси сердцевины полученную заготовку предварительно уплотняют и калибруют по толщине, непрерывно и равномерно протягивая ее через клиновую щель. Перед наложением на сердцевину верхней бандажной ленты ее покрывают с внутренней стороны верхней клеевой пленкой, ограничивающей сверху предварительно уплотненную смесь сердцевины. Кроме того, покрывание бандажных лент клеевой пленкой осуществляют ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ЛЕНТУ

... 1. Устройство для нанесения покрытия на движущуюся металлическую ленту с предварительно заданной толщиной слоя, содержащее опирающийся на несущие салазки (6, 16, 25, 37) ролик (13, 22, 30, 43) для нанесения покрытия и присоединенное к несущим салазкам регулировочное устройство (9, 18, 27, 39), с помощью которого ролик для нанесения покрытия с определенным усилием подвода или в определенном положении подвода с возможностью регулирования подведен к движущейся металлической ленте (3) или к другому ролику (13, 22, 30, 43) для нанесения покрытия, отличающееся тем, что регулировочное устройство (9, 18, 27, 39) выполнено как компактный блок (52) и этот компактный блок содержит устройство (53) привода, создающее усилие подвода, и измерительные устройства (54), контролирующие усилие подвода, причем все гидравлические управляющие линии в устройстве привода расположены внутри этого компактного блока. 2. Установка для нанесения покрытия на ленту по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что устройство (53) привода ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Messen und Kontrollieren des Gewichts einer Schicht.

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer schwer entflammbaren bis unbrennbaren Verbundplatte und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Method of coating a substrate with a catalyst component

Disclosed is a method for coating a substrate with a liquid comprising catalyst which substrate comprises a plurality of channels, such as a honeycomb monolith substrate. The method comprises holding the substrate vertically, introducing the liquid into the substrate through open ends of the channels at a lower end of the substrate; and after the lower of the substrate has been part-filled with the liquid applying a vacuum to the open ends of the channels at the upper end of the substrate while introducing the liquid into the substrate. Also disclosed is an apparatus for coating the substrate using the method.

Coating webs

Coating a web (11a) wherein coating composition is applied in excess, and the excess is wiped off by a portion of the web which has not yet been coated. ...

ADHESIVE APPLICATOR

DEVICE FOR LINING PIPINGS WITH AN INTERIOR COATING.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE CONTINUOUS FUSION COATING

BARRIER LAYER COURSES

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR COATING WITH WIRE-WOUND ROLLERS

CAPER DEVICE AND CAPER PROCEDURE

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR LAYING ON COATING MATERIAL

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING A THIN LAYER OF A POWDERED MATERIAL

bLADE MECHANISM

Eine Rakeleinrichtung hat eine aus einem Verbundwerkstoff in einem kontinuierlichen Urformverfahren hergestellte Halterung, ein aus einem Polymer in einem kontinuierlichen Urformverfahren hergestelltes Rakelbett und eine in einer Lagerungsaussparung an der Vorderseite des Rakelbetts drehbar gelagerte Rakelstange. Die Halterung ist so ausgebildet, dass das Rakelbett und die Rakelstange in Radialrichtung der Rakelstange in eine in der Halterung vorgesehenen Aufnahme einsetzbar und aus dieser herausnehmbar sind.

bLADE MECHANISM

Eine Rakeleinrichtung hat eine aus einem Verbundwerkstoff in einem kontinuierlichen Urformverfahren hergestellte Halterung, ein aus einem Polymer in einem kontinuierlichen Urformverfahren hergestelltes Rakelbett und eine in einer Lagerungsaussparung an der Vorderseite des Rakelbetts drehbar gelagerte Rakelstange. Die Halterung ist so ausgebildet, dass das Rakelbett und die Rakelstange in Radialrichtung der Rakelstange in eine in der Halterung vorgesehenen Aufnahme einsetzbar und aus dieser herausnehmbar sind.

Production of striped coatings on strip

COATING WEIGHT MEASURING AND CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD

A sensor for determining the basis weight of coating material on a substrate is described. The determined basis weight is insensitive to changes in the amount of substrate material underlying the coating. Signals from the sensor may be used in the control of a coating mechanism to provide a coating having a uniform basis weight.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED PLACEMENT OF A POLYMER COMPOSITION INTO A WEB

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for the controlled placement of a shear-thinnable polymer composition into a moving web. The controlled placement is preferably performed by applying the polymer composition onto a surface of a moving web, shear thinning the composition and placing it into the web, and curing the polymer composition. A preferred apparatus includes one or more process heads that has mounted thereto a rigid knife blade for engagement with the moving web. The knife blade is movable vertically and rotationally. The process head is also movable horizontally along the path of the moving web. A plurality of macro and micro tension zones are established and are monitored for controlling the apparatus and process. Additional measurements of web density, micro porosity, placement of an internal layer of polymer within the web, analysis of elements on the treated web, and the size of the polymer bead applied to the moving web are measured for controlling online ...

BARRIER WEBS

The present invention includes novel barrier webs that have certain desirable physical qualities such as water resistance, increased durability, improved barrier qualities and the like. The present invention further comprises a barrier web comprising a web that has been treated with a curable shear thinned thixotropic polymer composition, the fabric being adapted to be substantially impermeable to liquids, permeable to gases and impermeable to microorganisms. The barrier webs of the present invention are either impermeable to all microorganisms or are impermeable to microorganisms of certain sizes. The present invention also includes fabrics that are capable of either selective binding certain microorganisms, particles or molecules depending upon what binding partners are incorporated into the polymer before application to the fabric.

PROCESS Of IDENTIFICATION OF DEFECTS Of a COATING

MEASURING DEVICE THICKNESS Of a COATING OF PAINTING

DEVICE AND a METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING a PARAMETER GIVE Of a PROCESS Of COATING Of a LIQUID COMPOSITION ON a SUPPORT

SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD OF SLIDE PART AND LOW FRICTION SLIDE PART PRODUCED BY USING SAME

Disclosed are a surface treatment method of a slide part which reduces the coefficient of friction and improves slide properties, and to a low friction slide part produced by using the same. The surface treatment method of a slide part comprises: a coating layer forming step for forming a coating layer consisting of lyophobicity materials on a surface of the slide part; a concave portion forming step of forming a plurality of mutually spaced concave portions by partially removing the coating layer ; and a synovial fluid supplying step of being spontaneously aggregated by supplying the synovial fluid to the concave portion. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

Printed Circuit Board Having Structure Of Preventing Coating Liquid Over Flow

Substrate holding apparatus and substrate processing apparatus

Provided is a substrate holding device capable of adjusting the flow rate of a processing solution being scattered outward. This substrate holding device 1 is used in a substrate processing device 100 supplying a processing solution to a substrate W. The substrate holding device 1 comprises a holding member 10, a ring member 20, and a rotating mechanism 30. The holding member 10 holds the substrate W in a horizontal attitude. The ring member 20 has a ring shape surrounding the peripheral edge of the substrate W held by the holding member 10, the upper face 20a of the ring shape being situated lower than the front surface of the substrate W. An axis extending along the vertical direction and passing through the substrate W held by the holding member 10 serves as a rotation axis Q1 around which the rotating mechanism 30 rotates the holding member 10 and the ring member 20 at different rotation speeds from one another and/or in different rotation directions from one another.

BARRIER WEBS

The present invention includes novel barrier webs that have certain desirable physical qualities such as water resistance, increased durability, improved barrier qualities and the like. The present invention further comprises a barrier web comprising a web that has been treated with a curable shear thinned thixotropic polymer composition, the fabric being adapted to be substantially impermeable to liquids, permeable to gases and impermeable to microorganisms. The barrier webs of the present invention are either impermeable to all microorganisms or are impermeable to microorganisms of certain sizes. The present invention also includes fabrics that are capable of either selective binding certain microorganisms, particles or molecules depending upon what binding partners are incorporated into the polymer before application to the fabric.

Method for manufacturing coating rod

A method for manufacturing a coating rod, comprising the steps of preparing a rod material, disposing a pair of form rolling dies having a plurality of helical convex threads, so that the closure angle of a main axis of each of the form rolling dies in the horizontal direction of the main axis is substantially 0.25° or larger but not larger than 0.35° with respect to an axial direction of the rod material, and form-rolling the rod material by feeding the rod material along the axial direction thereof and rotating the pair of form rolling dies around the main axes thereof, while clamping the rod material with the pair of form rolling dies.

Device for applying a protective material on the edge of an element

Device for applying a protective material on one edge of a part, includes a body equipped with elements for applying the protective material on the edge, elements for calibrating the protective material in terms of height after application, at least one stop to position the body relative to the edge and elements for calibrating the edges of the protective material including two smoothing plates that rest respectively against the right and the left surfaces of the part adjacent to the edge, at least one of the two smoothing plates being movable relative to the other smoothing plate. The body includes at least one arm that supports a smoothing plate and pivots relative to the body around an axis of rotation so as to regulate the spacing between the two smoothing plates and return elements that tend to make the arm pivot so as to bring the smoothing plates close together.

DEVICE FOR APPLYING FLUID MEDIA

The invention relates to a device for applying fluid media to material that is moved in a web-like manner, in particular for applying hot-melt adhesive () to a textile material, and in particular for reinforcing the back of a carpet or a synthetic turf (), comprising a gap-shaped application region (), for the medium (), which extends transversely to the web direction and is delimited in the transport direction of the web () by a trailing doctor blade () facing the surface of the web (). According to the invention, a smoothing contour () cooperating with the applied medium () is provided downstream of the doctor blade () in the transport direction of the web (). 19-. (canceled)10. A device for applying fluid media onto material being moved in a web-like manner , in particular for applying hot-melt adhesive onto a textile material , and in particular for reinforcing the back of a carpet or a synthetic turf , comprising a gap-shaped application region for the medium , which extends transversely to the web direction and is delimited in the transport direction of the web by a trailing doctor blade facing the surface of the web , whereina smoothing contour cooperating with the applied medium is arranged downstream of the doctor blade in the transport direction of the web.11. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the smoothing contour is a part of a bar extending parallel to the doctor blade.12. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the smoothing contour is a part of a structure formed to the doctor blade.13. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the smoothing contour is a part of a housing supporting the doctor blade.14. The device according to claim 10 , wherein the smoothing contour is adjustable claim 10 , with the aid of adjusting means claim 10 , relative to the doctor blade upstream of the smoothing contour and thus relative to the surface of the article.15. The device according to claim 14 , wherein the distance from the smoothing contour to the ...

OPPOSABLES AND AUTOMATED SPECIMEN PROCESSING SYSTEMS WITH OPPOSABLES

A specimen processing system is capable of processing specimens carried on slides. The specimen processing system can sequentially deliver slides and opposables to specimen processing stations. The specimen processing stations can use the opposables to apply a series of liquids to the specimens. The applied liquid can be moved along the slide using capillary action while the specimen processing stations control the processing temperatures. The applied liquid can be in a fluid-carrying gap. The opposable can contact the slide to vary a cross section of the fluid-carrying gap. 1. A specimen-processing assembly , comprising: a body having a non-planar fluid-manipulating surface,', 'at least one spacer element coupled to the body and configured to space the fluid-manipulating surface from a slide to define a fluid-carrying gap between the fluid-manipulating surface and the slide; and, 'an opposable including—'}an actuator configured to change a position of the opposable relative to the slide or to change the position of the slide relative to the opposable to move a volume of fluid in a first and second direction along the slide while the spacer element contacts the slide to vary a cross section of the fluid-carrying gap in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions.2. The specimen-processing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spacer element has a height that varies relative to a length of the opposable.3. The specimen-processing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spacer element includes a plurality of first gapping elements at a first side portion of the fluid-manipulating surface and a plurality of second gapping elements at a second side portion of the fluid-manipulating surface.4. The specimen-processing assembly of claim 3 , wherein:the actuator is configured to rotate at least one of the opposable in a plane of rotation; andthe plurality of first gapping elements define a first height profile parallel to the plane of rotation, and ...

APPARATUS FOR APPLYING COATING LIQUID AND COATING BAR

A coating bar in a coating apparatus includes grooves that are formed, on the surface of a cylindrical shaft, from a contact point between the coating bar and a substrate in a traveling direction and a direction opposite to the traveling direction, and are arranged in the width direction of the shaft. Thus, a uniform film can be stably applied to the curved or wavy substrate having high rigidity. 1. A coating bar having a cylindrical body drawn to spread a coating liquid in a scraping manner on a substrate to be coated with a thin film ,wherein the coating bar includes a plurality of grooves on a surface of the cylindrical body, andthe groove is shorter than a circumference of the cylindrical body in cross section.2. The coating bar according to claim 1 , wherein the groove comprises:a wire substantially circular in cross section; anda coating material partially covering the wire, anda region exposed from the coating material in a gap on the wire serves as the groove.3. The coating bar according to claim 2 , wherein the coating material is one of resin and rubber.4. The coating bar according to claim 2 , wherein the coating material is rubber movable on the surface of the cylindrical body in a circumferential direction of a circular section of the cylindrical body.5. The coating bar according to claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical body has a diameter of 2 mm to 6 mm in cross section.6. The coating bar according to claim 2 , wherein the cylindrical body has a diameter of 2 mm to 6 mm in cross section.7. The coating bar according to claim 1 , wherein the groove has one end from 90° to 120° in a first direction and an other end from an angle larger than 0° to 60° in a second direction opposite to the first direction claim 1 , with respect to a straight line connecting an axis of the cylindrical body to a contact point on the surface of the cylindrical body that comes into contact with the substrate when the cylindrical body is drawn.8. The coating bar according to claim ...

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM

A solvent vapor is made to adhere efficiently to the surface of a resist pattern without using an ultraviolet irradiation process to improve processing accuracy, to reduce processing time and to suppress the diffusion of the solvent outside a substrate processing system. The surface of a resist pattern R formed on a semiconductor wafer W by an exposure process and a developing process is coated with water molecules m. A solvent vapor of a water-soluble solvent, such as NMP, is spouted on the surface of the resist pattern R coated with the water molecules m. A surface layer of the resist pattern R is swollen by the solvent vapor combined with the water molecules m to achieve a smoothing process. The water molecules m and the solvent s remaining on the resist pattern R on the wafer W after the smoothing process are removed by drying. 1. A substrate processing system for smoothing an irregular surface of a resist pattern formed on a surface of a substrate by an exposure process and a developing process , said substrate processing system comprising:a substrate holding table for holding a substrate thereon with the surface of the substrate facing up, the substrate holding table being provided with a cooling means for cooling the substrate;a water molecule spraying nozzle for spraying water molecules on a surface of the resist pattern on the substrate under a condition that the substrate is cooled by the cooling means;a solvent vapor spouting nozzle for spouting a solvent vapor of a water-soluble solvent onto the surface of the resist pattern on the substrate; anda drying means for removing the water molecules and the solvent adhering to the surface of the resist pattern.2. The substrate processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the drying means is a rotational driving mechanism for rotating the substrate holding table about a vertical axis.3. The substrate processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the drying means is a heating device provided with a hot ...

Process for preparing adhesive using planetary extruder

A continuous process for preparing a pressure sensitive adhesive using a planetary roller extruder is described. The continuous process includes introducing at least one non-thermoplastic elastomer into a planetary roller extruder and initially compounding the non-thermoplastic elastomer in the planetary roller extruder to form an initially masticated non-thermoplastic elastomer. Then, a solid raw material, a liquid material, or both are introduced into the initially masticated non-thermoplastic elastomer in the planetary roller extruder, and subsequent compounding of the initially masticated non-thermoplastic elastomer with these additional components occurs to form an adhesive composition.

Battery Grid Pasting Machine and System

A battery grid pasting system includes a battery grid pasting machine, a sensing station, and a controller. The battery grid pasting machine includes a conveying apparatus confronting a hopper's dispensing end across a space, and includes a motor actuatable to cause variance of the space and hence variance of the amount of battery paste received on carried battery grids through the space. The sensing station senses a value of a property of a pasted battery grid. And the controller receives the sensed value of the property and controls actuation of the motor based in part or more on the received value.

Processes and Devices for Applying Coatings to the Interior of Tubes

Processes and devices useful in the application of coatings () to the interior of tubes () are described. Such processes () may include applying a layer () of coating fluid () to the internal surface () of the tube () and passing a smoothing member () through the tube () at a distance from the internal surface (). The viscosity of the coating fluid () may be selected so that the layer () of coating fluid () has a thickness substantially equal to or in excess of a predetermined wet film thickness (Twf) correlated to a desired final thickness (Tf) of the coating (). The distance between the smoothing member () and the internal surface () may substantially correspond to the predetermined wet film thickness (Twf). The smoothing member () may smooth the coating fluid () and remove coating fluid () in excess of the wet film thickness (Twf) from the internal surface (). 1. A method of applying a coating of a desired final thickness to at least a portion of an internal surface of a tube , the method comprising:applying a layer of coating fluid to the portion of the internal surface of the tube, the coating fluid having a viscosity selected so that the applied layer of coating fluid has a thickness substantially equal to or in excess of a predetermined wet film thickness correlated to the desired final thickness of the coating; andpassing a smoothing member through the tube in a spaced apart relationship relative to, and at a minimum distance from, the coating fluid-applied portion of the internal surface of the tube, the minimum distance corresponding substantially to the wet film thickness, the smoothing member being configured to smooth the coating fluid and remove coating fluid in excess of the wet film thickness from the portion of the internal surface of the tube.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising supporting the tube so that the coating fluid-applied portion of the internal surface of the tube is in a substantially upright orientation prior to the passing of the ...

ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH CONVERTIBLE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES

An adhesive dispensing system for applying liquid adhesive to a substrate using different nozzles with the same manifold is disclosed. The adhesive dispensing system includes a manifold having a body, a first clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, a second clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, and a nozzle. The first and second clamps secure the nozzle to the body of the manifold. The body of the manifold has a first contact surface that engages the first clamp and a second contact surface that engages the second clamp and the nozzle, where the second contact surface is angularly offset from the first contact surface. 1. A manifold for a liquid adhesive dispensing system , the manifold comprising:a body having a first contact surface that engages a first clamp and a second contact surface that engages a second clamp and a first nozzle, wherein said first and second clamps secure said first nozzle to said body of said manifold, and said second contact surface is angularly offset from said first contact surface.2. The manifold of claim 1 , wherein said body has a top surface claim 1 , a bottom surface opposite said top surface along a vertical direction claim 1 , a front surface claim 1 , and a back surface opposite said front surface along a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to the vertical direction claim 1 , wherein said second contact surface is spaced from said bottom surface along the vertical direction.3. The manifold of claim 2 , wherein the body has a third contact surface that extends from said second contact surface to said bottom surface claim 2 , said third contact surface being angularly offset from said second contact surface.4. The manifold of claim 2 , wherein said front surface includes said first contact surface.5. The manifold of claim 1 , wherein said first contact surface defines at least one bore that is configured to receive at least one fastener claim 1 , wherein said at least one fastener secures said ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DISPENSE AND MIX REAGENTS

The present disclosure provides methods, device, and system for wafer processing. The wafer processing apparatus uses lid dispenser to disperse at least one reagent to the surface of the wafer. Further, the wafer is positioned on top of a rotatable vacuum chuck configured to spread at least one reagent over the surface of the wafer via a centrifugal force or surface tension, thereby permitting the at least one reagent to react with an additional reagent. Further, when dispensing the at least one reagent, a separation gap between the lid dispenser and the wafer is at a predetermined distance, for example, from 50 μm to 2 mm. 1. A wafer processing apparatus comprising:a wafer conveyance robot configured to move a first wafer from a first position to a second position;a vacuum chuck at the second position, the vacuum chuck rotatably holding the first wafer;a lid dispenser at the second position, the lid dispenser aligned with the first wafer along a vertical axis;a nozzle provided by the lid dispenser and above the first wafer, the nozzle dispensing at least one reagent onto a surface of the first wafer;wherein the vacuum chuck is configured to rotate the first wafer to spread the at least one reagent over the surface of the first wafer by centrifugal force or surface tension, thereby permitting the at least one reagent to react with an additional reagent.2. The wafer processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein when the at least one reagent is dispensed onto the surface of the first wafer claim 1 , a separation gap between the lid dispenser and the first wafer ranges from 50 μm to 2 mm.3. The wafer processing apparatus of further comprises a first wafer cassette at the first position claim 1 , the first wafer cassette being configured to hold at least one second wafer.4. The wafer processing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the at least one second wafer includes the first wafer.5. The wafer processing apparatus of further comprises a second wafer cassette at a third ...

Squeegee apparatus and methods of use thereof

The present invention is directed to a squeegee apparatus which includes a main housing including an inlet end and an outlet end, the outlet end including an extrusion face and a protruding lip member, the inlet end including an inlet opening and the extrusion face including at least one outlet opening, wherein the inlet opening and the at least one outlet opening are in fluid communication with each other within the main housing. The present invention is also directed to a method for repairing a thermal barrier coating with a squeegee apparatus including supplying a repair composition into the inlet opening of the squeegee apparatus and depositing the repair composition from the at least one outlet opening onto the damaged region and concurrently traversing the squeegee apparatus over the damaged region while contacting a thermal barrier coating adjacent to the damaged region with the lip member.

Extension paint spray-roller system

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.

Recoaters with gas flow management

An additive manufacturing device includes a recoater configured to push powder onto a build platform. The recoater defines an advancing direction for pushing powder. A first baffle is mounted to a first end of a leading edge of the recoater and a second baffle mounted to a second end of the leading edge of the recoater opposite the first end. Each of the first and second baffles includes a base mounted to the recoater, a first wall that extends obliquely ahead of and laterally outward from the base relative to the advancing direction, and a second wall opposite the first wall. The second wall extends obliquely ahead of and laterally inward from the base relative to the advancing direction. A volume is defined between the first and second wall with capacity to collect powder as the recoater advances.

SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A FULLY IMPREGNATED THERMOPLASTIC PREPREG

According to one embodiment, a system for manufacturing a fully impregnated thermoplastic prepreg includes a mechanism for moving a fabric or mat and a drying mechanism that removes residual moisture from at least one surface of the fabric or mat. The system also includes a resin application mechanism that applies a reactive resin to the fabric or mat and a press mechanism that presses the coated fabric or mat to ensure that the resin fully saturates the fabric or mat. The system further includes a curing oven through which the coated fabric or mat is moved to polymerize the resin and thereby form a thermoplastic polymer so that upon exiting the oven, the fabric or mat is fully impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer. During at least a portion of the process, humidity in the vicinity of the coated fabric or mat is maintained at substantially zero. 1. A system for manufacturing a fully impregnated thermoplastic prepreg in a continuous process , the system comprising:a mechanism for moving a fabric or mat from a starting point to an ending point, the fabric or mat being subjected to a plurality of processes between the starting point and the ending point and the fabric or mat being in substantially constant movement between the starting point and ending point;a fabric or mat drying mechanism that is configured to remove residual moisture from at least one surface of the fabric or mat as the fabric or mat is moved past the drying mechanism;a resin application mechanism that is configured to apply a monomer or oligomer to the fabric or mat as the fabric or mat is moved past the resin application mechanism, the monomer or oligomer being in contact with a catalyst and an activator upon application of the monomer or oligomer onto the fabric or mat, the catalyst and activator facilitating in polymerizing the monomer or oligomer to form a thermoplastic polymer;a press mechanism that is configured to press the monomer or oligomer through the fabric or mat as the fabric or ...

Die head apparatus, coating method, and laminated body forming apparatus

A die head apparatus is provided with a front blade, a rear blade, a center blade, and an internal impurity removal space. The front blade and the center blade are configured to form a pool of a slurry. The internal impurity removal space is positioned between the center blade and the rear blade. A distance separating the rear blade and the substrate is set to be smaller than the distance separating the center blade and the substrate.

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SCREEN DECORATING METALLIC CONTAINERS

An apparatus and methods of decorating a metallic container are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods used to provide a decoration on a predetermined surface of a metallic container body. The decoration may be registered with decorations previously applied to the container body. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a screen print unit with a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body rotationally applies a predetermined type or color of ink or other coating, such as a varnish, to the cylindrical body. In one embodiment, the apparatus applies a varnish to a selected portion of the cylindrical body without applying the varnish to all of the cylindrical body. Additionally, the apparatus may also include a foiling unit that applies a label to the cylindrical body. 1. An apparatus for applying a decorating material to a predetermined portion of a cylindrical exterior surface of a metallic container , comprising:a conveyor to transport the metallic container;a feeder to receive the metallic container from the conveyor;a mandrel wheel in a predetermined alignment with respect to the feeder;a plurality of mandrels interconnected to the mandrel wheel to receive metallic containers, each of the mandrels operable to rotate in at least one direction;a sensor to sense an orientation of a first decoration on the cylindrical exterior surface of the metallic container on a mandrel, wherein if the first decoration is not in a predetermined orientation, the mandrel rotates to move the metallic container into the predetermined orientation; anda first screen decorating unit aligned in a predetermined position with respect to the plurality of mandrels, the first screen decorating unit including a first cylindrical screen with a first mesh portion, a hollow interior, and a first varnish contained within the hollow interior, wherein the first mesh portion has a predetermined shape such that the first varnish is applied to the cylindrical ...

COATING APPARATUS

A coating apparatus includes an open/close valve having a motor that allows control of opening operation and closing operation in accordance with electric signals applied from a controller. The coating apparatus further includes a suck back valve having a motor that allows control of a volume variation in a flow path for suck back that is in communication with an upstream side and a downstream side of a pipe in accordance with electric signals from the controller. The controller allows control of start of the closing operation of the open/close valve and start of suction operation of the suck back valve through application of the electric signals to the respective motors. This achieves simple adjustment of liquid cut-off. 1. A method of adjusting a coating apparatus comprising:a nozzle dispensing chemical to a substrate;a pipe in communication with the nozzle;a chemical supplying unit supplying the chemical through the pipe to the nozzle;an open/close valve on the pipe between the nozzle and the chemical supplying unit, and having an open/close drive unit that allows adjustment of opening operation and closing operation in accordance with first electric signals, the open/close valve opening/closing the pipe; anda suck back valve on the pipe between the nozzle and the open/close valve, and having a suction/push drive unit that allows adjustment of a volume variation in a flow path in communication with an upstream side and a downstream side of the pipe in accordance with second electric signals;the method comprising:a selecting step of selecting any nozzle-side filter of a plurality of nozzle-side filters having different respective fineness for providing the nozzle-side filter on the pipe between the nozzle and the suck back valve;a first changing step of changing an operating amount of the closing operation of the open/close valve in accordance with the fineness of the selected nozzle-side filter for applying the first electric signals to the open/close drive unit; ...

Method for the application of an aqueous treatment solution on the surface of a moved steel strip

An apparatus and method for the application of an aqueous treatment solution onto the surface of a steel strip that is moved, at a prespecified strip speed, in a direction of movement of the strip, with the following steps: drying of the moving steel strip with a gas flow; application of the aqueous solution on at least one surface of the steel strip with a rotary sprayer with several spray rotors that are situated next to one another, transverse to the direction of movement of the strip, to which the aqueous treatment solution is supplied and which are rotated by a drive, so as to spray the treatment solution, as a result of centrifugal force, in the form of a spray jet, onto the surface of the steel strip and, there, to form a wet film of the aqueous treatment solution; equalization of the applied wet film of the aqueous treatment solution by driven smoothing rollers; and drying of the applied wet film of the aqueous treatment solution.

Apparatus and method for controlling a quantity of binder resin that follows a thread

An apparatus is arranged to control a quantity of binder resin that is carried by a thread, the apparatus comprising at least one first tine row being arranged parallel and displaceably to at least one second tine row, wherein a guide track for the thread is formed transversely to the tine rows and a displacement of at least one tine row the guide track. A method for controlling the quantity of binder resin by using tines is described as well.

Rotary spraying coating system and its fixture

The present invention provides a rotary spraying coating system, configured to evenly form a paint on a surface of a chip connecting plate. The system includes: a plurality of fixtures, where each has a pedestal, an abutting piece, and a rotating axis, and the abutting piece is configured to abut and fix the chip connecting plate to the pedestal, to avoid warping of the chip connecting plate; a conveyor belt, configured to convey the fixtures, wherein the fixtures are connected to the conveyor belt by using the rotating axis and rotate with the rotating axis as an axis center; at least one spraying coating apparatus, configured to spray and coat the paint on the surface of the chip connecting plate; and a control module, configured to control a rotational speed of the fixtures, a movement speed of the conveyor belt, and a spraying coating amount of the at least one spraying coating apparatus

ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH CONVERTIBLE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES

An adhesive dispensing system for applying liquid adhesive to a substrate using different nozzles with the same manifold is disclosed. The adhesive dispensing system includes a manifold having a body, a first clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, a second clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, and a nozzle. The first and second clamps secure the nozzle to the body of the manifold. The body of the manifold has a first contact surface that engages the first clamp and a second contact surface that engages the second clamp and the nozzle, where the second contact surface is angularly offset from the first contact surface. 1. A manifold for a liquid adhesive dispensing system , the manifold comprising:a body having a first contact surface that engages a first clamp and a second contact surface that engages a second clamp and a nozzle, wherein said first and second clamps secure said nozzle to said body of said manifold, and said second contact surface is angularly offset from said first contact surface.2. The manifold of claim 1 , wherein said body has a top surface claim 1 , a bottom surface opposite said top surface along a vertical direction claim 1 , a front surface claim 1 , and a back surface opposite said front surface along a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to the vertical direction claim 1 , wherein said second contact surface is spaced from said bottom surface along the vertical direction.3. The manifold of claim 2 , wherein the body has a third contact surface that extends from said second contact surface to said bottom surface claim 2 , said third contact surface being angularly offset from said second contact surface.4. The manifold of claim 2 , wherein said front surface includes said first contact surface.5. The manifold of claim 1 , wherein said first contact surface defines at least one bore that is configured to receive at least one fastener claim 1 , wherein said at least one fastener secures said first clamp ...

Device for in situ thermal control and transfer of a monolayer or thin film

This invention generally relates to a device for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film. In particular this present invention is a device for preparing and transferring a monolayer or thin film to a substrate using an improved version of the Langmuir-Schaefer technique, which incorporates in situ thermal control, for instance to heat the supporting substrate before and/or during the transfer process.

SYSTEM FOR COATING HEAT TRANSFER TUBE FOR CONDENSER

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

WIRE COATING TECHNIQUE

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for applying a coating material to a wire, the apparatus comprising: a coating chamber for applying a thermosetting coating material to a wire passing through the coating chamber; an elongate injection channel for receiving coating material input to the coating apparatus at a first end of the injection channel and supplying the received coating material to the coating chamber that is arranged at a second end of the injection channel; and, a number of heating elements controllable to progressively raise the temperature of the coating material as the coating material flows through the coating apparatus to achieve a desired viscosity of the coating material within the coating chamber. Advantages include providing an industrial process for applying a coating to a wire that is easier, safer and cheaper than known solvent based techniques. 1. (canceled)2. A method of applying a polymer coating material to a wire using a coating apparatus , the method comprising:receiving coating material input to the coating apparatus at a first end of an elongate injection channel of the coating apparatus and supplying the received coating material to a coating chamber that is arranged at a second end of the injection channel;heating the coating material in the injection channel to a first temperature such that the coating material flows into the coating chamber of the coating apparatus;heating the coating material in the coating chamber to a second temperature, higher than the first temperature, such that the coating material has an appropriate viscosity for being applied to the wire;feeding wire through the coating chamber of the coating apparatus so as to apply the coating material to the wire in the coating chamber through the movement of the wire through the coating chamber;pressurising the coating material in the coating chamber prior to feeding the wire through the coating chamber; andmaintaining the pressure throughout the coating process.3. The ...

COATING FILM FORMING METHOD AND COATING FILM FORMING APPARATUS

A coating film forming method includes holding a substrate by a substrate holder; forming an air flow on a front surface of the substrate; supplying a coating liquid configured to form a coating film on the front surface; forming, after moving a covering member from a first position to a second position relatively to the substrate, the air flow in a gap formed by the covering member placed at the second position and the front surface of the substrate being rotated at a first rotation number such that a flow velocity of the air flow becomes larger than that of the air flow obtained when the covering member is placed at the first position; and rotating the substrate at a second rotation number higher than the first rotation number to adjust a film thickness distribution of the coating film by scattering the coating liquid from a peripheral portion thereof. 1. A coating film forming method , comprising:holding a substrate by a substrate holder;forming an air flow on a front surface of the substrate by exhausting an atmosphere around the substrate;supplying a coating liquid configured to form a coating film on the front surface of the substrate;forming, after moving a covering member configured to cover the substrate from a first position to a second position relatively to the substrate on which the coating liquid is supplied, the air flow in a gap formed by the covering member placed at the second position and the front surface of the substrate being rotated at a first rotation number such that a flow velocity of the air flow becomes larger than a flow velocity of the air flow obtained when the covering member is placed at the first position; androtating the substrate at a second rotation number higher than the first rotation number to adjust a film thickness distribution of the coating film by scattering the coating liquid from a peripheral portion of the substrate.2. The coating film forming method of claim 1 ,wherein the forming of the air flow in the gap comprises ...

Die with Flow Diffusing Gate Passage and Method for Impregnating Same Fiber Rovings

A die and a method for impregnating fiber rovings with a polymer resin are disclosed. The die includes a manifold assembly (), an impregnation zone (), and a gate passage (). The manifold assembly () flows the resin therethrough, and includes a channel (). The impregnation zone () is in fluid communication with the manifold assembly (), and is configured to impregnate the roving with the resin. The gate passage () is between the manifold assembly () and the impregnation zone (), and flows the resin from the manifold assembly () such that the resin coats the roving. The gate passage () includes a projection (). The projection () is configured to diffuse resin flowing through the gate passage (). 1. A die for impregnating at least one fiber roving with a polymer resin , the die comprising:a manifold assembly for flowing the resin therethrough, the manifold assembly comprising a channel;an impregnation zone in fluid communication with the manifold assembly, the impregnation zone configured to impregnate the roving with the resin; anda gate passage between the manifold assembly and the impregnation zone for flowing the resin from the manifold assembly such that the resin coats the roving, the gate passage comprising a projection configured to diffuse resin flowing through the gate passage.2. The die of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of projections.3. The die of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of projections are spaced apart to define a plurality of passages therebetween.4. The die of claim 1 , wherein the projection has a tapered cross-sectional profile in a flow direction of the resin through the gate passage.5. The die of claim 1 , wherein the projection includes an outer surface and at least one side surface claim 1 , the at least one side surface extending between the outer surface and an inner wall of the gate passage claim 1 , and wherein the at least one side surface is tapered towards the outer surface.6. The die of claim 1 , wherein the manifold ...

System and method for dispensing liquid spin-on glass (sog) onto semiconductor wafers

A spin-on glass (SOG) depositing system includes a suck back (SB) valve arranged to receive SOG. The SOG depositing system further includes a SOG dispenser having a nozzle, the SOG dispenser coupled with the SB valve for receiving SOG. The SOG depositing system further includes a detector positioned to detect SOG outside the nozzle. The SOG depositing system further includes an SB valve controller coupled with the detector for receiving one or more signals from the detector and coupled with the SB valve for controlling operation of the SB valve, wherein the SB valve controller is configured to pause sensing by the detector based on the sensed amount of SOG outside the nozzle being outside at least one operating parameter.

SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A FULLY IMPREGNATED THERMOPLASTIC PREPREG

According to one embodiment, a system for manufacturing a fully impregnated thermoplastic prepreg includes a mechanism for moving a fabric or mat and a drying mechanism that removes residual moisture from at least one surface of the fabric or mat. The system also includes a resin application mechanism that applies a reactive resin to the fabric or mat and a press mechanism that presses the coated fabric or mat to ensure that the resin fully saturates the fabric or mat. The system further includes a curing oven through which the coated fabric or mat is moved to polymerize the resin and thereby form a thermoplastic polymer so that upon exiting the oven, the fabric or mat is fully impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer. During at least a portion of the process, humidity in the vicinity of the coated fabric or mat is maintained at substantially zero.

COATING DEVICE

The objective of the present invention is to provide a coating device capable of stably coating a coating agent onto a member to be coated, while preventing the supply of excess coating agent. A coating device is provided with: a roller which rotates in one direction; a tank in which an opening is formed facing the roller and which supplies a coating agent via the opening; a doctor blade provided at the side of the opening on the rotation exit side of the roller; and a doctor blade provided at the side of the opening on the rotation entry side of the roller; wherein a gap formed between the doctor blade and the roller is larger than a gap formed between the doctor blade and the roller. 1. A coating device comprising:a roller which is rotated in one direction;a supply system which includes an opening formed with respect to the roller and supplies a coating agent via the opening;a first doctor blade which is provided in the opening on a rotation exit side of the roller; anda second doctor blade which is provided in the opening on a rotation entry side of the roller,wherein a gap formed between the second doctor blade and the roller is larger than a gap formed between the first doctor blade and the roller.2. The coating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the second doctor blade is provided on a front side in a traveling direction of the roller from a vertically uppermost member of the roller and the second doctor blade is installed at a position higher than that of the first doctor blade.3. The coating device according to claim 1 , further comprising:two shields which are provided on both end portions in an axial direction of the roller,wherein an opening width on the rotation entry side of the roller formed between the two shields is wider than an opening width on the rotation exit side of the roller formed between the two shields.4. A coating device comprising:a roller which is rotated in one direction; anda support which is provided in the roller and is configured ...

DEVICE FOR APPLYING ABRADABLE MATERIAL TO A SURFACE OF A TURBINE ENGINE CASING

The invention concerns a device () for applying abradable material, designed to apply abradable material to a surface of an annular casing () of a turbine engine, wherein the casing extends along a longitudinal axis and the device () comprises a support () equipped with first guiding means () capable of guiding the support () in relation to a casing () in a radial direction in relation to the axis of the casing, the support () being equipped with second guiding means () capable of guiding the support () in relation to the casing () in an axial direction, an application roller () being pivotally mounted in relation to the support () in the axial direction and adjustment means () allowing adjustment of the position of the roller () in relation to the first guiding means (), in the radial direction. 1. A device for applying abradable material , designed to apply abradable material to a surface of an annular casing of a turbine engine , wherein the casing extends along a longitudinal axis and the device comprises a support equipped with first guiding means capable of guiding the support in relation to the casing in a radial direction in relation to the axis of the casing , the support being equipped with second guiding means capable of guiding the support in relation to the casing in an axial direction of the casing , an application roller being pivotally mounted in relation to the support in the axial direction and adjustment means allowing adjustment of the position of the roller in relation to the first guiding means , in the radial direction.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the first guiding means may comprise rolling means capable of bearing on the casing in the radial direction and capable of moving on said casing.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the second guiding means may comprise rolling means capable of bearing on the casing in the axial direction and capable of moving on said casing.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Device for producing three-dimensional models

The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a build platform for application of build material is provided and a support frame is arranged around the build platform, to which said support frame at least one device for dosing the particulate material and one device for bonding the particulate material is attached via the guiding elements and the support frame is moveable in a Z direction, which essentially means perpendicular to the base surface of the build platform. In so doing, the device provides a material feeding device having a particle material container to supply particulate material in batches from the storage area to the dosing apparatus and to do so with the least possible amount of shearing forces and without significant interaction with the atmosphere.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING OVERFLOW OF ADHESIVE

A system for preventing overflow of adhesive applied to a PET rolling film includes a drive unit, a detection unit, and a processing unit. The detection unit detects whether UV adhesive spread on a PET film flows out to limit lines on the PET film. The detection unit generates trigger signal upon detecting that the UV adhesive on the PET film flows to any of the limit lines, and then transmits the trigger signal to the processing unit. The processing unit controls the drive unit to accelerate a rotational speed of a guide roller for the PET film upon receiving the trigger signal from the detection unit, so as to accelerate a moving speed of the PET film. 1. A system for preventing overflow of adhesive applied to a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) rolling film comprising: a drive unit , a detection unit , and a processing unit;wherein the detection unit detects whether ultraviolet curable adhesive (UV adhesive) on a PET film flows to two outer limit lines on the PET film, and the detection unit generates a main trigger signal upon detecting that the UV adhesive on the PET film flows to either of the two outer limit lines, and then transmits the main trigger signal to the processing unit; andwherein the processing unit controls the drive unit to accelerate a rotational speed of a guide roller upon receiving the main trigger signal from the detection unit, so as to accelerate a moving speed of the PET film.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit controls a gumming device to reduce an amount of the UV adhesive applied to the PET film upon receiving the main trigger signal from the detection unit.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detection unit detects whether UV adhesive on the PET film flows to two inner limit lines on the PET film claim 1 , and the detection unit generates an auxiliary trigger signal upon detecting that the UV adhesive on the PET film flows to either of the two inner limit lines claim 1 , and then transmits the auxiliary trigger ...

Device for Applying a Hot-Melt to a Web of Material

The invention relates to a device for applying a hot-melt to a web of material. The device includes a driven roller and a nozzle with a nozzle channel arranged adjacent the driven roller for supplying a hot melt through the nozzle channel to the surface of the roller. The invention also relates to a combination of a device according to the invention and a web of material, which web of material is guided along the driven roller and wherein the nozzle channel exits in front of the nip of the web of material and the driven roller.

COATING DEVICE, COATING SYSTEM AND A METHOD

The coating device that has a rotatable spindle which has fastening mechanisms for fastening a rotation axle to the spindle. Protrusions are radially protruding from the spindle for spreading the coating substance on the inner surface of a pipe. The protrusions () are flexible and plate-like strips that twist around the axis of their longest side so that the cross-sectional area of the protrusion, in the direction of the rotation axle of the spindle, is at its smallest at the outermost end. The protrusions have limiters that limit the coating substance to be spread to the desired layer thickness. 1. A coating device for treating the inner surface of a pipe with coating substance , the coating device comprising:a cylindrical spindle arranged to be rotated around a rotation axle of the cylindrical spindle, and which spindle has fastening means for fastening the rotation axle to the spindle which further comprises protrusions radially extending from the spindle for spreading a coating substance on an inner surface of a pipe, which protrusions are flexible and plate-like strips that twist around the axis of a longest side of the strips so that a cross-sectional area of the protrusions, in a direction of the rotation axle of the spindle, is a smallest at an outermost end of the protrusions, as viewed from the spindle, said protrusions comprise limiters which limit a part of the protrusions between the limiters to a distance determined by the limiters from the inner surface of the pipe for spreading the coating substance as a layer of constant thickness on the inner surface of the pipe as the coating device is rotated.2. A coating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said protrusions twist round the axis of the longest side so that the cross-sectional area of the protrusions in the direction the rotation axle of the spindle is at a biggest position at the end of the protrusion claim 1 , which is fixed to the spindle claim 1 , with the limiters excluded.3. A coating ...

LIQUID METAL APPLYING METHOD

Disclosed herein is a method for applying a liquid metal on a surface of an object that is selected from the group consisting of a heat-emitting surface and a heat-conducting surface. The method includes applying the liquid metal onto the surface, and applying a force to the liquid metal using a tool to destroy cohesion of the liquid metal, followed by moving the tool back and forth to apply the liquid metal on the surface. 1. A method for applying a liquid metal on a surface of an object , the surface being selected from the group consisting of a heat-emitting surface and a heat-conducting surface , the method comprising:a) extruding the liquid metal from a syringe onto the surface; andb) applying a force to the liquid metal using a tool to destroy cohesion of the liquid metal, followed by moving the tool back and forth to apply the liquid metal on the surface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in step (b) claim 1 , the tool is selected from the group consisting of a spreading rod claim 1 , a spatula claim 1 , a brush claim 1 , and a cotton swab.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in step (b) claim 1 , the force is applied to the liquid metal from thereabove and in a surface contact manner to destroy the cohesion of the liquid metal.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the object is the heat-emitting surface claim 1 , and in step (b) claim 1 , the tool claim 1 , which is detachably disposed on the object and has a heat-conducting surface facing the surface of the object claim 1 , is used to apply the force to the liquid metal from thereabove claim 1 , so that the heat-conducting surface is pressed against a surface of the liquid metal to destroy the cohesion of the liquid metal claim 1 , and so that a liquid metal layer is formed between the heat-emitting surface and the heat-conducting surface.5. A method for applying a liquid metal on a surface of an object claim 1 , the surface being selected from the group consisting of ...

APPLICATOR WITH DIVERTER PLATE

An applicator for dispensing adhesive and a method of diverting flow in an applicator are disclosed. The applicator includes a plurality of pump assemblies each having an inlet and an outlet, a plurality of dispensing modules each having an inlet, and a flow diverter plate in fluid communication with the plurality of pump assemblies. The flow diverter plate defines a body having a first surface in fluid communication with the plurality of pump assemblies, a second surface opposite the first surface in fluid communication with the plurality of dispensing modules, and a plurality of diverter passages extending from the first surface to the second surface. Each of the plurality of diverter passages has a first opening on the first surface and a second opening on the second surface, and the first opening is in fluid communication with the outlet of one of the plurality of pump assemblies, and the second opening is in fluid communication with the inlet of at least one of the plurality of dispensing modules. 1. An applicator for dispensing an adhesive , the applicator comprising:a plurality of pump assemblies each having an inlet and an outlet;a plurality of dispensing modules each having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of at least one of the plurality of pump assemblies;a supply channel for receiving the adhesive, the supply channel being in fluid communication with the inlets of the plurality of pump assemblies; and each of the diverter passages has a first opening on the first surface and a second opening on the second surface, and the pump channel has a third opening on the second surface and a fourth opening on the first surface,', 'the first opening of each of the diverter passages is in fluid communication with the outlet of one of the plurality of pump assemblies, the second opening of each of the diverter passages is in fluid communication with the inlet of at least one of the dispensing modules, the third opening of the pump channel is in fluid ...

WIRE COATING TECHNIQUE

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for applying a coating material to a wire, the apparatus comprising: a coating chamber for applying a thermosetting coating material to a wire passing through the coating chamber; an elongate injection channel for receiving coating material input to the coating apparatus at a first end of the injection channel and supplying the received coating material to the coating chamber that is arranged at a second end of the injection channel; and, a number of heating elements controllable to progressively raise the temperature of the coating material as the coating material flows through the coating apparatus to achieve a desired viscosity of the coating material within the coating chamber. Advantages include providing an industrial process for applying a coating to a wire that is easier, safer and cheaper than known solvent based techniques. 1. A coating apparatus comprising:a coating chamber for applying a thermosetting coating material to a wire passing through the coating chamber;an elongate injection channel for receiving coating material input to the coating apparatus at a first end of the injection channel and supplying the received coating material to the coating chamber that is arranged at a second end of the injection channel; and,a number of heating elements controllable to progressively raise the temperature of the coating material as the coating material flows through the coating apparatus to achieve a desired viscosity of the coating material within the coating chamber.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a number of heating elements are provided around the injection channel and are arranged and controllable to heat at least some coating material in the injection channel to at least a first temperature such that the at least some coating material heated to the at least first temperature is in a state that is able to flow down the length of the injection channel.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a number ...

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF A ROLL OF WAXED FABRIC

An apparatus for producing a roll of waxed fabric is provided, the apparatus comprising: a frame; a temperature controlled bath at an entrance end of the frame; a squeegee pressed against an exit side of the temperature controlled bath; a cooling tower adjacent the temperature controlled bath, the cooling tower including walls and a manifold to define a cooling zone, the manifold for delivering a flow of air to the cooling zone, a tower roller rotatably mounted above the cooling zone and a lower roller rotatably mounted proximate an exit side of the cooling tower; a blower for delivering air to the manifold; a collection roller rotatably mounted adjacent the alignment roller; a driver roller in rolling engagement with the collection roller; and a motor in mechanical communication with the driver motor for driving the driver motor. A method of producing a roll of waxed fabric is also provided. 1. An apparatus for producing a roll of waxed fabric , the apparatus comprising: a frame; a temperature controlled bath at an entrance end of the frame; a squeegee system located proximate an exit side of the temperature controlled bath; a cooling tower adjacent the temperature controlled bath , the cooling tower including walls and a manifold to define a cooling zone , the manifold for delivering a flow of air to the cooling zone , a tower roller rotatably mounted above the cooling zone; a blower for delivering air to the manifold; a collection roller rotatably mounted adjacent the alignment roller; a driver roller in rolling engagement with the collection roller; and a motor in mechanical communication with the driver motor for driving the driver motor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the manifold includes a plurality of straight channels claim 1 , and a cavity therebelow claim 1 , the cavity defining a volume claim 1 , the cavity in fluid communication with the blower and the straight channels claim 1 , and the straight channels in fluid communication with the cooling ...

Coating Apparatus

An apparatus for coating a donor surface that is movable relative to the apparatus with a layer of thermoplastic particles, the particles adhering more strongly to the surface than to one another. The apparatus comprises an application device to apply to the donor surface a fluid stream within which the particles are suspended, a housing surrounds the application device forming an interior plenum for confining the fluid stream, the housing prevents egress of particles from a sealing gap defined between the rim of the housing and the surface to be coated, and a suction source connected to the housing to extract from the plenum excess fluid and particles. In operation, the suction source extracts substantially all particles that are not in direct contact with the donor surface, leaving substantially a single particle layer adhering to the donor surface upon exiting the apparatus. 1. A coating apparatus for coating a donor surface movable relative to the apparatus with a layer of thermoplastic particles , the apparatus comprising:a) a supply system operative to supply thermoplastic particles suspended in a fluid that does not wet the donor surface, the particles adhering more strongly to the donor surface than to one another,b) an application device for applying the fluid to the donor surface in a manner to cause the particles suspended in the fluid to adhere to the surface, so as to form a substantially continuous particle coating on the donor surface, andc) a surplus extraction system operative to extract fluid and remove surplus particles that are not in direct contact with the donor surface, so as to leave adhering to the donor surface a coating that is substantially only a single particle deep.2. A coating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the application device comprises a spray head for spraying the fluid and suspended particles directly onto the donor surface.3. A coating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the application device comprises a ...

METHOD FOR FINISHING A COMPOSITE SURFACE AND A GROUNTING PAN FOR FINISHING A COMPOSITE SURFACE

Methods and apparatus are provided for finishing a composite floor. The apparatus includes a grouting pan configured to be affixed to the rotating head of a finishing machine. The grouting pan has a planar bottom surface and a curved sidewall. Grouting pans are rotated over a prepped surface such that the curved sidewalls trowel the mortar onto the rough composite surface and the bottom surface which is in contact with the prepped floor forces the mortar into the surface voids such that a grouted surface 1. A method for finishing a composite surface comprising:spreading a mortar over a rough composite surface having surface voids to form a prepped surface;rotating a grouting pan over the prepped surface, the grouting pan having a curved sidewall extending from a rotary head for troweling the mortar onto the rough composite surface and a generally flat bottom surface in contact with the prepped floor for forcing the mortar into the surface voids to form a grouted surface;curing the grouted surface to form a cured surface; andfinishing the cured surface to form a finished surface.2. The method of further comprising broadcasting a filler over the rough composite surface after spreading the mortar to form the prepped surface claim 1 , wherein the grouting pan trowels the mortar and filler onto the rough composite surface and the bottom surface forces the mortar and filler into the surface voids to form the grouted surface.3. The method of further comprising rotating a plurality of grouting pans over the prepped surface claim 1 , wherein the plurality of grouting pans are configured to be affixed to a rotating head of a finishing machine.4. The method of further comprising rotating first grouting pan over the prepped surface and counter-rotating a second grouting pan over the prepped surface claim 3 , wherein the first and second grouting pans are configured to be affixed to a counter-rotating head of the finishing machine.5. The method of further comprising rotating a ...

CATALYST LAYER FORMING METHOD AND CATALYST LAYER FORMING APPARATUS

An electrolyte membrane for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell is sent out from an unwinding roller and wound around a winding roller to be transported continuously at a constant speed in a roll-to-roll mode. Two stages of drying processes are performed on a catalyst ink layer applied to a surface of an electrolyte membrane with a backsheet in a first drying furnace and a second drying furnace. The first drying furnace blows a hot air of a first temperature lower than a glass transition temperature of the electrolyte membrane to evaporate a solvent from the catalyst ink layer. The second drying furnace blows a hot air of a second temperature higher than the first temperature and also higher than a glass transition temperature of a to-be-formed catalyst layer to turn the catalyst ink layer into a catalyst layer. 1. A catalyst layer forming method of forming a catalyst layer on a surface of an electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell , the method comprising the steps of:(a) transporting an electrolyte membrane having a support film attached to a first surface thereof;(b) applying a catalyst ink to part of a second surface of said electrolyte membrane;(c) heating said electrolyte membrane applied with said catalyst ink at a first temperature to evaporate a solvent contained in said catalyst ink to 30% or less of that before heating; and(d) drying said catalyst ink by heating said electrolyte membrane at a second temperature higher than said first temperature to form a catalyst layer after said step (c), said second temperature being higher than a glass transition temperature of said catalyst layer and being lower than a melting point of said catalyst layer.2. The catalyst layer forming method according to claim 1 , wherein said first temperature is lower than a glass transition temperature of said electrolyte membrane.3. The catalyst layer forming method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of sandwiching said electrolyte membrane having said catalyst layer ...

PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

There is disclosed a method of printing onto the surface of a substrate, which method comprises i) coating a donor surface () with a monolayer of particles, ii) treating the substrate surface () to render at least selected regions tacky, and iii) contacting the substrate surface with the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface only to the tacky regions of the substrate surface. After printing on a substrate (), the donor surface () returns to the coating station () where the continuity of the monolayer is restored by recovering with fresh particles the regions of the donor surface exposed by the transfer of particles to the substrate. 125-. (canceled)26. A printing system comprising:a continuously circulating endless donor surface,a coating station for applying particles to the donor surface, the donor surface bearing a monolayer coating of individual particles on exiting the coating station,a treatment station at which a substrate surface is treated to produce selected regions of the substrate surface having an affinity to the particles on the donor surface that is greater than the affinity of the particles to the donor surface, andan impression station at which the substrate surface contacts the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface to only the selected regions of the substrate surface, thereby exposing corresponding regions of the donor surface,wherein after passing through the impression station, the donor surface returns, during operation, to the coating station for the layer of particles to be rendered continuous by the application of fresh particles to the exposed regions of the donor surface.27. A printing system as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the coating station comprises:a) a supply of particles suspended in a fluid, the particles adhering more strongly to the donor surface than to one another,b) an application device for applying the fluid to the donor surface in a manner to cause the particles ...

Device for impregnating fibers with a defined fiber volume fraction

The disclosure relates to an apparatus for impregnating fibers (1) with a matrix material, including a unit for soaking the fibers with the matrix material. A unit for setting the fiber content by volume (100) includes at least one opening (107) through which the soaked fibers (1) are guided. Each opening (107) includes a minimum opening cross section (111) dimensioned such that matrix material is removed such that the desired fiber content by volume is achieved. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for impregnating fibers in the apparatus.

Floor covering with universal backing and methods of making and recycling

A dimensionally stable universal floor covering includes a tufted textile substrate and a reinforcement layer to provide dimensional stability for the entire floor covering. Vacuum, mixing, and injection of compressed air assists in preparing an adhesive and fiber composition to be in the preferred condition and position before the application of pressure to form the reinforcement layer. The universal floor covering is selectively cut and transported in a roll for installation, and it can be conveniently recycled if necessary.

MULTI-MATERIAL DISPENSING AND COATING SYSTEMS

Systems and methods for dispensing liquid materials as may be used in applications for coating flexible films and the like. Such a film may be coated by dispensing a rheological material onto its surface while drawing the film through a gap between a pair of rollers. The gap defines the thickness of a layer of the material applied to the film and is maintained at a desired width by microwires positioned through the gap. Another film across the gap from that to which the rheological material is applied aids in the coating of the layer and a contact area of the second film may be adjusted relative to the gap, e.g., when changing materials or when the coating film becomes abraded or deformed. 1. A coating apparatus , comprising a dispensing unit arranged to apply rheological material on a flexible film drawn through a gap between a pair of rollers of the coating apparatus , said gap defining a thickness of a layer of rheological material applied to the film by being positioned after a coating area in which the rheological material is applied to the film in a direction of film travel , and said gap having a width maintained at a desired separation distance between the rollers by microwires suspended through the gap.2. The coating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of microwire holders mounted on rack claim 1 , said rack slidably secured to a first track formed of one or more rails secured to a rail holder such that a selected microwire holder with a microwire having a desired thickness is positionable adjacent to the gap between the pair of rollers.3. The coating apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each microwire holder is displaceable along respective second tracks in a direction perpendicular to an extent of the first track.4. The coating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein each microwire holder comprises a holder frame to which drums and wire supports are mounted claim 3 , one end of a respective microwire of each microwire holder being secured to a ...

COATING APPARATUS

Coating apparatus () includes a pair of juxtaposed, cylindrical bodies () defining a nip region () therebetween, with each presenting a periphery () and being rotatable in opposite directions, respectively. The peripheries () of the bodies () are provided with a series of laterally extending notches (), optionally oriented to provide chevron patterns () with apices () and diverging legs (); the patterns () are positioned so that the apices () first pass through the nip region (), with the legs () in trailing relationship. Liquid coating material is directed onto the bodies () through an outlet () during rotation of the bodies (). This generates an adjustable spray or fog flow pattern () from the apparatus () for effective coating of a substrate. 1. Coating apparatus comprising:a pair of cylindrical, juxtaposed bodies each presenting a peripheral surface and oriented to cooperatively define a nip region between said peripheral surfaces,each of said peripheral surfaces equipped with a series of laterally spaced apart notches;apparatus for rotating said bodies in opposite rotational directions, respectively; andstructure for delivery of a coating liquid towards said juxtaposed bodies for passage through said nip region from one side of the bodies during rotation thereof, such that said coating liquid is ejected from the nip region after passage therethrough in a direction away from the bodies.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , said notches defining a chevron pattern with an apex and a pair of diverging legs extending from said apex claim 1 , so that the apices of said chevron patterns are shifted toward and through the nip region claim 1 , with the diverging legs of the chevron patterns trailing said apices.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , each of said bodies comprising a plurality of individual plates secured together in a face-to-face relationship to present the peripheral surfaces claim 1 , each of said plates having a notch formed in the periphery thereof.4. The apparatus ...

DEVICE FOR COLMATING CORK STOPPERS

The present invention relates to a colmating improvement device for cork stoppers, comprising at least three cylindrical shaped rotating means, able to receive a cork stopper entering in a rotational movement with a slight pressure, which stopper is inserted through an insertion tubular device assisted by two pneumatic cylinders. The device further comprises two openings, an inlet opening and an outlet opening, two electric motors/reduction gears, a worm, a chain and a tank that can contain a substance consisting of a binder and cork dust with a solid content between 50 and 100%. 17.-. (canceled)8. A filling and improvement device for cork stoppers , comprising:a cylindrical shaped rotating means able to form a triangle between its rotation centres, in order to press substantially a cork stopper and promote the rotation thereof;an electric motor and reduction gear promoting the rotation of the cylindrical shaped rotation means and a chain that pulls them; andan insertion tubular device placed at the entrance of a pneumatic cylinder assisting the entry of the stoppers into the device through the inlet opening where the stoppers are pushed by the action of a piston to the area of the cylindrical shaped rotating means and subsequently leaving through the outlet opening having a diameter equal to the cork stopper diameter.9. A filling and improvement device for cork stoppers according to claim 8 , characterized in that it is able to receive cylindrical rotating means and inlet and exit openings with different lengths and diameters claim 8 , depending on the diameter of the stopper to be processed.10. A filling and improvement device for cork stoppers according to claim 8 , characterized in that the cylindrical shaped rotating means are in permanent contact with a substance comprised of binder with solid content of 50% to 100% and cork dust.11. A filling and improvement device for cork stoppers according to claim 8 , characterized in that the outlet opening with a ...

HINGE/TAPER CLAMP ROD HOLDER INSERT

A metering rod holder assembly for supporting a metering rod in compressive engagement with a surface from which a fluid is to be metered. The rod holder assembly includes a base member having a channel opening to a first face thereof, and a rod bed insert at least partially received in the channel of the base member in spaced relation to a base wall of the channel. The rod bed insert includes a metering rod slot for receiving a metering rod, and a flank engaging surface engaged with at least one flank surface of the base member, the rod bed insert movable from a first position to a second position within the channel. 1. A metering rod holder assembly for supporting an associated metering rod in compressive engagement with an associated surface from which a fluid is to be metered , the assembly comprising:a base member having a channel opening to a first face thereof and having a base wall and first and second side walls spaced about a central plane of the channel, at least one of the side walls having a flank surface extending at a non-zero angle relative to the central plane; anda rod bed insert at least partially received in the channel of the base member in spaced relation to the base wall of the channel, the rod bed insert having a metering rod slot for receiving the associated metering rod, and further including a flank engaging surface thereof engaged with the at least one flank surface, the rod bed insert movable from a first position to a second position within the channel, wherein the rod bed insert is closer to the base wall of the channel when in the second position than when in the first position.2. The metering rod holder assembly as set forth in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second side walls of the channel extend at a non-zero angle relative to the central plane of the channel in a taper fit manner claim 1 , whereby as the metering rod urges the rod bed insert deeper into the channel the first and second side walls of the base ...

APPLICATION DEVICE

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

Versatile process for precision nanoscale manufacturing

A method for depositing thin films using a nominally curved substrate. Drops of a pre-cursor liquid organic material are dispensed at a plurality of locations on a nominally curved substrate by one or more inkjets. A superstrate is brought down on the dispensed drops to close the gap between the superstrate and the substrate thereby allowing the drops to form a contiguous film captured between the substrate and the superstrate. A non-equilibrium transient state of the superstrate, the contiguous film and the substrate is enabled to occur after a duration of time. The contiguous film is then cured to solidify it into a solid. The solid is separated from the superstrate thereby leaving a polymer film on the substrate. In this manner, such a technique for film deposition has the film thickness range, resolution and variation required to be applicable for a broad spectrum of applications.

Multi-material dispensing and coating systems

Systems and methods for dispensing liquid materials as may be used in applications for coating flexible films and the like. Such a film may be coated by dispensing a rheological material onto its surface while drawing the film through a gap between a pair of rollers. The gap defines the thickness of a layer of the material applied to the film and is maintained at a desired width by microwires positioned through the gap. Another film across the gap from that to which the rheological material is applied aids in the coating of the layer and a contact area of the second film may be adjusted relative to the gap, e.g., when changing materials or when the coating film becomes abraded or deformed.

Coating equipment for composite membrane without diffusion pump and its thickness gauge for both thick and thin coatings

A coating equipment for composite membrane without diffusion pump and its thickness gauge for both thick and thin coatings comprises a coating equipment for composite membrane without diffusion pump and a thickness gauge for both thick and thin coatings. A vacuum pump system of the coating equipment for composite membrane without diffusion pump is a roots-type pump system. Compared to conventional diffusion pumps, roots-type pump have advantages of low energy consumption, stable performance, good vacuum-pumping effect, short starting time, etc.

Rake systems for additive manufacturing systems

A cap for an additive manufacturing recoater rake includes a clip portion defining a slot configured to receive a side edge portion of a recoater rake, and an angled surface extending from the clip portion. The angled surface is configured to contain powder pushed by the recoater rake on the powder bed.

GLUE SPREADING SYSTEM

A glue spreading system includes a spreading unit and a control unit. The spreading unit includes a primary pressing roller and a spreading roller. The spreading roller is adjacent to the primary pressing roller. A thin film transports between the primary pressing roller and the spreading roller. The spreading roller is configured for spreading a glue layer on the thin film. An actual thickness of the glue layer is decided by a pressure of the primary pressing roller applied on the spreading roller. The control unit is configured for detecting the actual thickness of the glue layer, and compares the actual thickness with a preset thickness. The control unit controls the pressure of the primary pressing roller applying on the spreading roller according to thickness differences between the actual thickness and the preset thickness. 1. A glue spreading system , comprising: a primary pressing roller; and', 'a spreading roller adjacent to the primary pressing roller, a thin film transporting between the primary pressing roller and the spreading roller, and the spreading roller configured for spreading a glue layer on the thin film; and, 'a spreading unit, comprising a detecting unit configured for detecting an actual thickness of the glue layer;', 'a processor receiving the actual thickness from the detecting unit and comparing the actual thickness with a preset thickness, and outputting different driving signals according to different thickness differences between the actual thickness and the preset thickness; and', 'a driving unit coupled to the primary pressing roller, and driving the first pressing roller to move away or toward the spreading roller according to the driving signals., 'a control unit, comprising2. The glue spreading system of claim 1 , wherein the spreading unit comprises a spurting device positioned above the primary pressing roller claim 1 , the spurting device spurts a glue on the thin film claim 1 , the glue is spread to form the glue layer by the ...

BATTERY PASTE HOPPER AND TOOLING

A battery paste application tooling assembly includes a hopper, a connector assembly, and a clamp assembly. The battery paste application tooling assembly can be equipped in a pasting machine. The hopper receives battery paste material. The hopper has an orifice plate with an orifice therein. The connector assembly is engageable with the orifice plate and disengageable therefrom. The clamp assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the clamp assembly releasable secures the orifice plate to the hopper. In the second position, the clamp assembly permits removal of the orifice plate from the hopper. 1. A battery paste application tooling assembly , comprising;a hopper for receipt of battery paste material, the hopper having an orifice plate with an orifice for dispensing the battery paste material from the hopper;a connector assembly as least in part carried by the hopper, the connector assembly engageable with the orifice plate and disengageable from the orifice plate; anda clamp assembly at least in part carried by the hopper, the clamp assembly movable to a first position releaseably securing the orifice plate in engagement with the hopper and the connector assembly, and the clamp assembly movable to a second position permitting disengagement and removal of the orifice plate from the clamp assembly, connector assembly, and hopper.2. The battery paste application tooling assembly as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the connector assembly comprises at least one shaft and at least one bracket engageable with and rotatable about the at least one shaft and disengageable from the at least one shaft.3. The battery paste application tooling assembly as set forth in claim 2 , wherein one of the at least one shaft or bracket is carried by the hopper and the other is carried by the orifice plate.4. The battery paste application tooling assembly as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the at least one bracket has a semicircular surface ...

SEALANT SMOOTHING TOOL

A sealant smoothing tool for smoothing sealant in a gap between two aircraft parts is disclosed including a main body having a base surface for abutting sliding along a top surface of the aircraft parts, a spatula holder for holding a spatula, the spatula holder being configured to movably mount the spatula relative to the main body, and a resilient biasing member, configured to provide a biasing against the spatula or the spatula holder, such that the spatula supplies a biasing force to the sealant. An aircraft having two parts sealed by the sealant smoothing tool, a kit of parts including a sealant smoothing tool and one or more spatulas, and a method of smoothing sealant to seal a gap between two aircraft parts are also disclosed. 1. A sealant smoothing tool for smoothing sealant in a joint gap between two aircraft parts , the sealant smoothing tool comprising:a main body comprising a base surface for abutting against and sliding along a top surface of the aircraft parts,a spatula holder for holding a spatula, the spatula holder being configured to movably mount the spatula relative to the main body, anda resilient biasing member, configured to provide a biasing force between first and second portions of the resilient biasing member, the first portion being attached to the main body and the second portion being configured to contact against the spatula or the spatula holder,such that in use, when a spatula is held by the spatula holder and when the base surface abuts against and is slid over the top surface of the aircraft parts, the second portion of the resilient biasing member contacts against the spatula or the spatula holder to apply a biasing force to urge the spatula towards the sealant, such that the spatula applies a smoothing force to the sealant.2. A sealant smoothing tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the resilient biasing member is attached to the spatula holder.3. A sealant smoothing tool as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

BATTERY GRID FEEDER FOR A PASTING MACHINE

A grid guidance device for guiding battery grids to a battery pasting machine. The grid guidance device includes an assemblage of components that work together to adjust a position of a platform relative to a pasting orifice of the battery pasting machine. The platform receives the battery grids over it amid use of the grid guidance device. Multiple electric motors can be provided to rotate shafts for making the position adjustments. The position adjustments can involve one or more of the following: lateral positioning of the battery grids relative to the pasting orifice, advancement and retraction positioning of the platform relative to the pasting orifice, and/or raising and lowering positioning of the platform relative to the pasting orifice. 1. A grid guidance device for guiding battery grids to a battery pasting machine , the grid guidance device comprising:a platform carried by the battery pasting machine at a location that is upstream of a pasting orifice of the battery pasting machine, the platform receiving the battery grids thereover prior to pasting of the battery grids at the pasting orifice; andan assembly operably associated with the platform in order to adjust the position of the platform with respect to the pasting orifice of the battery pasting machine, the assembly comprising a first electric motor, a first shaft, a second electric motor, a second shaft, a third electric motor, and a third shaft, wherein a lateral position of the battery grids with respect to the pasting orifice is adjustable via rotation of the first shaft by the first electric motor, an advancement and retraction position of at least an exit end of the platform with respect to the pasting orifice is adjustable via rotation of the second shaft by the second electric motor, and a raising and lowering position of at least the exit end of the platform with respect to the pasting orifice is adjustable via rotation of the third shaft by the third electric motor.2. The grid guidance ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE SHEET

A device for manufacturing a carbon nanotube composite sheet includes: a dispersion liquid production unit for producing a carbon nanotube dispersion liquid; a coating unit for coating the dispersion liquid; a dehydration unit for dehydrating the coated dispersion liquid; and a finishing unit for cutting a sheet dehydrated in the dehydration unit, wherein the dispersion liquid production unit includes a mixing tank provided with a wet-type jet mill, the coating unit includes a coating device provided with a base unit and a dispersion liquid supply unit for supplying the dispersion liquid produced by the dispersion liquid production unit to the base unit, and the dehydration unit is provided with a compression unit for compressing a wet carbon nanotube composite sheet obtained in the coating unit, and a dehydration device for dehydrating the compressed wet carbon nanotube composite sheet. 1. A device for manufacturing a carbon nanotube composite sheet , comprising:a dispersion liquid production unit which produces a carbon nanotube dispersion liquid;a coating unit which coats said dispersion liquid;a dehydration unit which dehydrates the coated dispersion liquid; anda finishing unit which cuts a dehydrated sheet obtained in said dehydration unit,wherein said dispersion liquid production unit comprises a mixing tank provided with a wet-type jet mill,said coating unit comprises a coating device provided with a base unit and a dispersion liquid supply unit which supplies the dispersion liquid produced by the dispersion liquid production unit to said base unit, andsaid dehydration unit is provided with a compression unit which compresses a wet carbon nanotube composite sheet obtained in said coating unit, and a dehydration device which dehydrates the compressed wet carbon nanotube composite sheet.2. The device for manufacturing a carbon nanotube composite sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein in said coating device, said base unit is a base sheet extending in one direction ...

Gravure coating device for preparing large-width ultrathin metal lithium strip and method therefor

Provided are a gravure coating device for preparing a large-width ultrathin metal lithium strip and the preparation method, relating to the technical field of preparation of metal lithium materials. The device comprises: a lithium-melting tank ( 17 ), a micro-gravure roller ( 5 ), a unwinding device, a substrate back roller ( 7 ), a hot pressing device and a winding device; wherein the lower portion of the micro-gravure roller ( 5 ) is immersed into the liquid lithium in the lithium-melting tank ( 17 ); one side of the micro-gravure roller ( 5 ) is provided with a hot scraper ( 6 ), and the end portion of the hot scraper ( 6 ) is in contact with the surface of the micro-gravure roller ( 5 ); the substrate back roller ( 7 ) is arranged diagonally above the micro-gravure roller ( 5 ); the unwinding device is arranged on one side of the substrate back roller ( 7 ); the winding device is arranged above the substrate back roller ( 7 ); the hot pressing device is arranged between the substrate back roller ( 7 ) and the winding device; after passing through the substrate back roller ( 7 ) and the hot pressing device, the substrate on the unwinding device is winded onto the winding device. The device is simple in structure and reasonable in design, effectively improves the coating uniformity, and realizes automatic production of ultrathin metal lithium strips with a thickness of 1-50 μm, thereby greatly improving work efficiency and product quality.

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING FLOWABLE MATERIALS

An apparatus () for dispensing a flowable material () is disclosed. The apparatus () comprises a rotary actuator (), a reservoir (), containing a hydraulic fluid (), a piston (), movable inside the reservoir (), a linear actuator (), coupled to the piston (), a gear train (), coupling the rotary actuator () with the linear actuator (), and a flowable-material dispenser (), hydraulically coupled with the reservoir (). 125-. (canceled)26700308100120140155145140130145125120130160173175140171160179171173160700. A method () for dispensing a flowable material () using an apparatus () , comprising a rotary actuator () , a reservoir () , containing a hydraulic fluid () , a piston () , movable inside the reservoir () , a linear actuator () , coupled to the piston () , a gear train () , coupling the rotary actuator () with the linear actuator () , a flowable-material dispenser () , comprising a cartridge housing () and a plunger () and hydraulically coupled with the reservoir () , an end-cap () , movably coupled with the flowable-material dispenser () , and an over-center mechanism () , movably coupling the end-cap () with the cartridge housing () of the flowable-material dispenser () , the method () comprising steps of:{'b': 155', '140', '171', '175, 'holding the hydraulic fluid () in the reservoir () at a negative pressure, sufficient to generate a vacuum between the end-cap () and the plunger ();'}{'b': 302', '303', '173', '308', '302, 'inserting a cartridge tube (), having an interior (), into the cartridge housing (), wherein the flowable material () is inside the cartridge tube ();'}{'b': 179', '173', '175', '303', '302', '171', '303', '302, 'locking the over-center mechanism () relative to the cartridge housing () so that a hermetic seal is created between the plunger () and the interior () of the cartridge tube () and between the end-cap () and the interior () of the cartridge tube (); and'}{'b': 120', '121', '130', '145', '140', '155', '140', '160', '171', '303', ' ...

THERMOPLASTIC PREPREG

A thermoplastic prepreg includes a fabric, mat, web, or mesh of fibers and a thermoplastic material that fully impregnates the fibers such that the thermoplastic prepreg has a void content of less than 5 percent. The thermoplastic material includes or consists of polymers that are formed by polymerization of monomers or oligomers in which greater than 90 percent of the monomers or oligomers polymerize to form the thermoplastic material and in which less than 100 percent of the monomers or oligomers polymerize to form the thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic prepreg includes residual monomers or oligomers since less than 100 percent of the monomers or oligomers polymerize and the thermoplastic prepreg includes between 15 and 85 weight percent of the thermoplastic material. 1. A thermoplastic prepreg comprising:a fabric, mat, web, or mesh of fibers; and the thermoplastic prepreg includes between 15 and 85 weight percent of the thermoplastic material; and', 'the thermoplastic prepreg includes a residual monomer or oligomer content consisting of monomers or oligomers that are not polymerized during formation of the thermoplastic polymer., 'a thermoplastic material that fully impregnates the fabric, mat, web, or mesh of fibers such that the thermoplastic prepreg has a void content of less than 5 percent by volume, the thermoplastic material comprising thermoplastic polymers that are formed by in situ polymerization of monomers or oligomers in which greater than 90 percent of the monomers or oligomers polymerize to form the thermoplastic polymer; wherein2. The thermoplastic prepreg of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic material includes between 0.5 and 5 percent of the residual monomer or oligomer content.3. The thermoplastic prepreg of claim 2 , wherein the thermoplastic material includes between 1 and 3 percent of the residual monomer or oligomer content.4. The thermoplastic prepreg of claim 2 , wherein the residual monomer or oligomer content consists of ...

AUTOMATIC DISPENSING DEVICE FOR WALLBOARD JOINT TAPING

An automatic dispensing device for wallboard joint taping is provided, including a body for holding a supply of viscous material and having a rear end and an opposite front end, a spool assembly disposed on the body and configured for supporting a spool of tape; at least one drive roller positioned at the front end and receiving an end of the spool of tape. Certain embodiments include an adhesive application assembly connected to the drive roller and mounted in operational relationship to the front end for dispensing a measured amount of adhesive upon an upper surface of the tape upon rotation of the at least one drive roll. In such embodiments, the body may be configured for holding sufficient adhesive to cover tape advanced by at least 200 rotations of the at least one drive roller. 1. A head for a tape dispensing device , the head comprising:a drive roller positioned on a front end of the head and configured to receive an end of a spool of tape;an adhesive application assembly connected to the drive roller and mounted in operational relationship to said front end for dispensing a measured amount of adhesive upon a surface of the tape upon rotation of said drive roller;a cable drum connected to said drive roller for joint rotation, and a cable connected at one end to said drum and at an opposite end to a piston; said drive roller connected to said drum by a first and second power transmission member;the drive roller comprising a drive shaft with a drive gear, and is connected by said first power transmission member to an idler gear with an idler shaft and sprocket, and said second power transmission member is connected to said idler sprocket and to a drum sprocket, so that rotation of said drive roller acts through said first and second power transmission members to rotate said drum.2. A head for a tape dispensing device , the head comprising:a drive roller positioned on a front end of the head and configured to receive an end of a spool of tape;an adhesive ...

COATING METHOD, COATING BAR HEAD AND COATING APPARATUS

An embodiment of the present invention provides a coating method, a coating bar head and a coating apparatus which enables coating in which changes in coating film thickness is less likely to occur, even when performing meniscus coating at a high speed. This coating method is a coating method including: supplying a coating liquid between a coating bar head and a substrate to form a meniscus; and moving the substrate, wherein a cross section of the coating surface of the bar head in the direction of coating, is a convex curve, and has bending points at both ends of the curve. 1. A coating method comprising:supplying a coating liquid between a coating bar head and a substrate to form a meniscus; andmoving said substrate to form a coating film on a surface of said substrate;wherein a cross section of said coating bar head in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof has, on the periphery thereof:(a) a curve which is convex outward and which corresponds to a cylindrical surface of said bar head opposed to said substrate; and(b) two bending points which are located at both ends of the curve and which correspond to the ends of said cylindrical surface in parallel with the longitudinal direction thereof; andwherein the curve in the cross section has a curvature radius of from 10 to 100 mm.2. The coating method according to claim 1 , wherein the curve is a circular arc.3. The coating method according to claim 1 , wherein the minimum interval between said coating bar head and said substrate is from 80 to 600 μm.4. The coating method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the two bending points has a bending angle of from 90 to 150°.5. The coating method according to claim 1 , wherein the curve between the two bending points has a length of from 5 to 30 mm.8. The coating method according to claim 1 , wherein said coating bar head is fixed horizontally claim 1 , and said substrate is transported upward from below.9. The coating method according ...

Floor covering with universal backing and methods of making and recycling

A dimensionally stable universal floor covering includes a tufted textile having stitches and a reinforcement layer operatively connected to the stitches to provide dimensional stability for the entire floor covering. The reinforcement layer is made of fibers and adhesive that are formed into a reinforcement layer of laminated fibers that is operatively connected to the stitches and/or the fibers and adhesive are formed into a layer of fibers and adhesive that is contained within the stitches. The fibers and adhesive are mixed and then moved by an applicator toward the stitches. A curved slip path is formed on a curved portion of the applicator to improve the movement of the fibers and adhesive toward the stitches. A removable tip portion on the end of the curved portion of the applicator improves the penetration of the adhesive and provides compression of the fibers towards the ends of the stitches. A releasable adhesive cover system is provided to cover the layer of fibers for providing additional strength and stability and for providing a releasable attachment of the universal floor covering to a supporting surface.

Method and Apparatus for Applying an Elastic Material to a Moving Substrate in a Curved Path

Aspects of the methods and apparatuses relate to making elastic laminates, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for applying elastic material in a curved path onto an advancing substrate. The elastic material may be in various forms, such as for example, elastic strands and/or ribbons. Apparatuses and methods disclosed herein may also provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to the elastic material while being positioned on an advancing substrate. 1. An apparatus for applying an elastic material along a curved path to a substrate , the apparatus comprising:a slot die applicator including a slot opening, a first lip, and a second lip, the slot opening located between the first lip and the second lip;{'b': '1', 'a substrate carrier comprising: a non-compliant support surface and a compliant pattern element, wherein the compliant pattern element includes a pattern surface, and wherein the compliant pattern element protrudes outward relative to the non-compliant support surface to define a first minimum distance, R, between the pattern surface and the non-compliant support surface;'}wherein the substrate carrier is positioned adjacent the slot die applicator to define a nip between the pattern surface and the slot die applicator, and wherein the substrate carrier is adapted to advance a substrate in a machine direction through the nip; anda guide adapted to control a lateral position of an elastic member advancing into the nip between the pattern surface and the slot die applicator.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the guide comprises a guide member operably connected with a motor. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/685,948 filed on Nov. 27, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to methods for manufacturing absorbent articles, and more particularly, to apparatuses and methods for applying adhesive and elastic material in a curved path ...

Formation of Lining Layers in the Cathode Shells of Aluminium Electrolytic Reduction Cells

The invention relates to non-ferrous metallurgy and the electrolytic production of aluminium, and can be used for lining the cathode assembly of an electrolytic cell. The present method consists in laying materials while simultaneously distributing same over the surface of a base and levelling them at a height measured from the plane of the top edge of the shell of the cathode assembly of the electrolytic cell by gradually moving a device for installing unformed lining materials along the longitudinal axis of the cathode of the aluminium electrolytic cell. Said device is configured in the form of a bridge equipped with a mechanical drive for movement. The bridge has guides on which a frame is mounted for vertical movement, said frame having cassettes provided with gates with a mechanical drive. The technical result is reduced labour costs, healthier working conditions for operatives, and better quality installation of the base of an electrolytic cell.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COATING MATERIAL WITH RESIN AND SUBSEQUENTLY LAYING THE MATERIAL SATURATED WITH THE RESIN ONTO A SURFACE

A device for coating material with resin and subsequently laying the material saturated with the resin onto a surface, the device comprising a vessel for retaining the resin, the vessel having a slot sized and configured so that the material is passable through the slot after being coated with resin retained in the vessel, and a first and a second roller being arranged on either side of the slot or behind the slot. 1. A device for coating material with resin and subsequently laying the material saturated with the resin onto a surface , the device comprising a vessel for retaining the resin , the vessel having a slot sized and configured so that the material is passable through the slot after being coated with resin retained in the vessel , and a first and a second roller being arranged on either side of the slot or behind the slot.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a distance and/or slot adjustment mechanism for adjusting a distance between the first and second rollers and/or for adjusting the width of the slot claim 1 , in particular by converging or diverging the rollers with respect to each other.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the rollers is rotatably mounted on a frame of the device or on the vessel claim 1 , wherein converging and/or diverging of the rollers is performed by rotation of the only or one of the several rotatable rollers.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the distance and/or slot mechanism comprises a handle and/or a cable claim 2 , wherein the cable is pullable and/or pushable by the handle claim 2 , for adjusting the distance between the first and second rollers and/or the width of the slot.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein a first guide member claim 1 , in particular first lamella or first vane or first plate adjacent to the first roller for guiding the material saturated with the resin and/or sealing the first roller with respect to a vessel main body and/orby a second guide member, in particular second lamella or second ...

Apparatus and Method for Producing Controlled Dosage of Bioactive Agent

An apparatus for producing a controlled dosage of bioactive agent is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a print device to eject a drop of a mixture onto an ingestible substrate, wherein the drop of mixture includes a bioactive agent within an ingestible carrier fluid and is between 50 ng and 1000 ng in size; a charge generating device adjacent to the print device to generate charge on the bioactive agent to draw the bioactive agent to the ingestible substrate; a cold fluid removal device adjacent to the charge generating device to remove a portion of the ingestible carrier fluid from the bioactive agent; an application device adjacent to the cold fluid removal device to apply an ingestible layer on top of the ingestible substrate encapsulating the bioactive agent or to fold the ingestible substrate on top of the bioactive agent encapsulating the bioactive agent; and a transfer device adjacent to the print device, the charge generating is device, the cold fluid removal device, and the application device to move the ingestible substrate from one device to the next.

System and method for continuously pulling substrates through a coater

A system and method is provided that allows for the non-interrupted coating of a pulled substrate with coating materials, even while a coated portion of the substrate is held stationary for cutting. The present invention eliminates waste and improves efficiency and yield, and is particularly applicable to laboratory drawdown coaters.

Product Metering Device

A metering device is disclosed for regulating the depth of a flowable product coating a surface movable relative to the metering device by directing an air curtain towards the surface. The metering device comprises a body having an interior chamber, an inlet for connecting the chamber to a source of gas under super-ambient pressure; and an opening communicating with the chamber and having a mouth through which gas is discharged from the chamber towards the surface to form the air curtain. A porous or reticulated membrane is secured to, or formed integrally with, the body of the device to lie in the path of the gas discharged through the mouth of the opening. 1. A method of forming a coating of a flowable product of a desired depth on a surface , which method comprises:a. coating at least a portion of the surface with a surplus of the flowable product;b. causing relative movement between the surface and a product metering device so that the product coating passes the product metering device; and i. a body having an interior chamber and an outer surface,', 'ii. an inlet for connecting the chamber to a source of gas under a pressure greater than an ambient pressure;', 'iii. an opening communicating with the chamber and having a mouth through which a stream of the gas is discharged; and', 'iv. a porous or reticulated flowrate reducing membrane secured to the outer surface of the body of the gas knife so as to overlie the mouth of the opening and to be traversed by the gas stream discharged from the mouth of the opening, the gas passing through the flowrate reducing membrane forming the gas curtain that is directed towards the surface or a portion thereof., 'c. directing a gas curtain at least towards the product coated portion of the surface from the product metering device, the device comprising a gas knife having2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the flowrate reducing membrane has a flow resistance such that claim 1 , under a pressure differential of 1 claim 1 ,000 ...

ASSEMBLY FOR PRETREATING AN OBJECT INTENDED TO BE PRINTED WITH AT LEAST ONE INK

An assembly () for pretreating at least one object () intended to be printed with at least one ink, the assembly including a frame (), and at least one pretreatment unit () suitable for applying, on a surface () of the object, at least one ink adhesion promoter, and obtaining a coated surface (). The assembly comprises a wiping unit () suitable for wiping the coated surface () in order to obtain an at least partially wiped surface, the object being in a wiping position in which it is situated across from the wiping unit. 1. An assembly for pretreating at least one object intended to be printed with at least one ink , the assembly including:a frame, andat least one pretreatment unit suitable for applying, on a surface of the object, at least one ink adhesion promoter, and obtaining a coated surface;further comprising a wiping unit suitable for wiping the coated surface in order to obtain an at least partially wiped surface, the object being in a wiping position in which the object is situated across from the wiping unit.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a secondary pretreatment unit claim 1 , for example by plasma claim 1 , the assembly being suitable for moving the object from the wiping position to a secondary pretreatment position claim 1 , in which the object is situated across from the secondary pretreatment unit.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the wiping unit comprises a wiping strip having a part in contact with a portion of the coated surface when the object is in the wiping position.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the wiping unit includes:a chassis mounted on the frame,a strip holder including a flexible tip, the strip holder being mounted on the chassis and the flexible tip being suitable for pressing said part of the wiping strip in a pressing direction against the coated surface,a conveying system for conveying the wiping strip over the flexible point in a conveying direction in order to renew the part ...

Coating System and Coating Method

A coating system and a coating method are provided. The coating system includes: a coating device, a detecting device, and an adjusting device, wherein, the coating device is configured for applying a coating material on a substrate; the detecting device is configured for detecting a film thickness of the coating material at a measuring point when the coating device is applying the coating material and sending the detected film thickness to the adjusting device; the adjusting device is configured for selectively generating a preset feeding speed according to the film thickness and sends the preset feeding speed to the coating device. The coating system and the coating method are capable of adjusting film thickness in real time. 1. A coating system , comprising: a coating device , a detecting device , and an adjusting device;wherein, the coating device is configured for applying a coating material on a substrate; the detecting device is configured for detecting a film thickness of the coating material at a measuring point when the coating device is applying the coating material and sending the detected film thickness to the adjusting device; the adjusting device is configured for selectively generating a preset feeding speed according to the film thickness and sends the preset feeding speed to the coating device in a case that the preset feeding speed is generated.2. The coating system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the detecting device includes a light source claim 1 , a transmitting terminal claim 1 , a receiving terminal claim 1 , and a signal processing module; the transmitting terminal and the receiving terminal being located on two sides of the substrate and arranged opposite to each other;the light source is configured for providing irradiation light for the transmitting terminal;the transmitting terminal is configured for transmitting the irradiation beam to the substrate so that the irradiation beam passes through the substrate and the coating ...

DEVICE FOR COATING A TURBOMACHINE ANNULAR CASING

A device applies a coating to a surface of an turbomachine annular casing, wherein the casing has an abradable layer obtained by polymerising a resin. The device includes first support means and, optionally second automated means movable relative to the first support means. The automated means includes means for depositing said resin on the surface of the casing. The automated means further includes means for spreading the resin on the surface of the casing, and means for unwinding a plastic film that is intended to be interposed between said spreading means and the resin. 1. A device for coating a surface of an annular casing of a turbine engine , the annular casing having an abradable layer obtained by polymerisation of a resin , the device comprising:first support means;means for spreading a resin previously deposited on said casing surface, which means are, for example, supported by said first means and configured to spread the resin over said casing surface; andmeans for unwinding a plastics film to be interposed between said spreading means and the resin, said unwinding means being, for example, supported by said first means.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said device further includes second automated means moveable relative to the first support means and comprising means for depositing said resin claim 1 , which depositing means are designed to deposit the resin on said casing surface.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said depositing means include means for preparing said resin by mixing at least two components.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein said preparation means include cartridges configured to store the components and means for mixing the components.5. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the depositing means include at least one nozzle configured to eject the resin.6. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the second means are configured to move along at least two axes claim 2 , preferably three axes.7. The ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AEROGEL SHEET

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an aerogel sheet and comprises: a step (a) of preparing silica sol and a surface modifying agent to prepare a silica precursor; a step (b) of preparing a gelling catalyst; a step (c) of injecting the silica precursor prepared in the step (a) to a surface of a blanket to impregnate the silica precursor; and a step (d) of injecting the gelling catalyst prepared in the step (b) to the surface of the blanket in which the silica precursor is impregnated to gelate the silica precursor. 1. A method for manufacturing an aerogel sheet , the method comprising:a step (a) of preparing silica sol and a surface modifying agent to prepare a silica precursor;a step (b) of preparing a gelling catalyst;a step (c) of injecting the silica precursor prepared in the step (a) to a surface of a blanket to impregnate the silica precursor; anda step (d) of injecting the gelling catalyst prepared in the step (b) to the surface of the blanket in which the silica precursor is impregnated to gelate the silica precursor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the step (a) claim 1 , tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and ethanol are mixed to prepare the silica sol.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) comprises hydrolyzed TEOS.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the step (a) claim 1 , the surface modifying agent comprises hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the step (b) claim 1 , ethanol and ammonia water (NHOH) are mixed to prepare the gelling catalyst.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step (c) and the step (d) are performed within a conveyor belt that transfers the blanket from one side to the other side thereof.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the conveyor belt comprises a scraper comprising a first scraper adjusting a thickness of the silica precursor injected to the surface of the blanket and a second scraper adjusting a thickness of the ...

SUBSTRATE COATING TECHNIQUES

According to certain techniques, a system for coating a substrate includes a preparation component, a coating component, and a curing component. The preparation component includes a plasma applicator that irradiates the substrate with plasma to form a prepared substrate. The coating component coats the prepared substrate with a coating medium to form a coated substrate. The coating component includes a coating head that receives the coating medium from a reservoir and applies the coating medium to the prepared substrate to form the coated substrate. The coating component includes a vacuum that removes an excess amount of the coating medium from the coated substrate. The curing component includes at least one ultraviolet emitter and irradiates the coated substrate with ultraviolet energy to form a cured substrate. 1. A system for coating a substrate , wherein the system comprises:a preparation component including a plasma applicator configured to irradiate the substrate with plasma to form a prepared substrate; receive the prepared substrate, and', 'coat the prepared substrate with a coating medium to form a coated substrate;, 'a coating component configured to a coating head configured to receive the coating medium from a coating medium reservoir and apply the coating medium to the prepared substrate to form the coated substrate, and', 'a vacuum configured to remove an excess amount of the coating medium from the coated substrate; and, 'wherein the coating component includesa curing component including at least one ultraviolet emitter and configured to receive the coated substrate and irradiate the coated substrate with ultraviolet energy to form a cured substrate.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the curing component includes:a first ultraviolet emitter that emits a first type of ultraviolet energy;a second ultraviolet emitter that emits a second type of ultraviolet energy; andwherein the first type of ultraviolet energy is more energetic than the second type of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLASMA TREATMENT

A method for treating a natural or synthetic leather object is provided. The method includes directing plasma onto a surface of an natural or synthetic object to form a plasma treated object, the object including at least one of a natural leather material and a synthetic leather material, applying adhesive onto the plasma treated object, and bonding the plasma treated object with a polymeric coating. 1. A plasma treatment method comprising:directing plasma onto a surface of an object to form a plasma treated object, the object including at least one or more of a natural leather material and a synthetic leather material;applying adhesive onto the plasma treated object; andbonding the plasma treated object with a polymeric coating.2. The plasma treatment method of claim 1 , where the object is included in a footwear upper and the method further comprises directly attaching the upper to at least a portion of a footwear sole.3. The plasma treatment method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , subsequent to bonding the polymeric coating onto the plasma treated object claim 2 , inhibiting buffing of the plasma treated object with the polymeric coating claim 2 , where the plasma treated object having the polymeric coating is directly bonded to the upper.4. The plasma treatment method of claim 1 , where the object includes only the natural leather material and where the step of directing plasma onto the surface of the object is implemented after tanning claim 1 , conditioning claim 1 , and/or buffing the natural leather material.5. The plasma treatment method of claim 1 , where the adhesive includes an adhesive cement and does not include PU.6. The plasma treatment method of claim 1 , where applying the plasma includes directing plasma across a targeted portion of a width of the surface of the object.7. The plasma treatment method of claim 1 , where the polymeric coating includes polyurethane (PU).8. The plasma treatment method of claim 1 , where the natural leather ...

PALLET FOR SUPPORTING A CATALYST MONOLITH DURING COATING

A pallet for supporting a catalyst monolith during coating, comprising a ring with two or more support bars extending across the inside of the ring. 1. A pallet for supporting a catalyst monolith during coating , comprising a ring with two or more support bars extending across the inside of the ring.2. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the two or more support bars are positioned parallel to each other.3. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the ring is circular or oval-shaped.4. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the ring does not include a lip which projects radially inward from the ring.5. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the ring is made of stainless steel.6. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the ring is made of ceramic.7. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the support bars are made of stainless steel.8. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the support bars are made of ceramic.9. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the support bars are independent pieces and are each secured to the ring.10. The pallet of claim 9 , wherein the support bars are inserted into receiving slots formed in the ring.11. The pallet of claim 10 , wherein the receiving slots further comprise springs upon which the supports bars rest.12. The pallet of claim 1 , further comprising a substrate location plate.14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising drying and calcining the monolith.15. The method of claim 13 , comprising applying the catalyst slurry to a top end of the monolith.16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the vacuum is applied from beneath the pallet.17. The method of claim 13 , wherein an amount of catalyst coating on surfaces of passageways located on an outermost edge of the catalyst monolith is substantially similar to an amount of catalyst coating on surfaces of passageways located in a center of the catalyst monolith. This application claims priority to provisional application 62/961,868, filed Jan. 16, 2020.The catalytic conversion of the noxious components in vehicular exhaust gases is well ...

ANALYTIC SUBSTRATE COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production. 1. A method , comprising:wiping a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises an organofunctional silane; andapplying a paraffin-embedded biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate in a histologic floatation water bath wherein the coating and water from the water bath are positioned between the specimen and the analytic substrate in a way that a hydrolytic area is produced between the paraffin-embedded biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the specimen and the analytic substrate to produce an alcohol causing a flattening of the paraffin-embedded biological specimen upon the coated surface by removal of water between the paraffin-embedded biological specimen and the analytic substrate and causing the paraffin-embedded biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate.2. The method of wherein claim 1 , ...

Product Metering Device

A metering device is disclosed for regulating the depth of flowable product coating a surface movable relative to the metering device by directing an air curtain towards the surface. The metering device comprises a body () having an interior chamber (), an inlet for connecting the chamber to a source of gas under super-ambient pressure; and an opening () communicating with the chamber and having a mouth through which gas is discharged from the chamber towards the surface to form the air curtain. A porous or reticulated membrane () is secured to, or formed integrally with, the body of the device to lie in the path of the gas discharged through the mouth of the opening. 1. A product metering device for regulating the depth , or leveling , of a flowable product coating a surface that is movable relative to the metering device by directing an air curtain towards the surface , the metering device comprising a body having an interior chamber , an inlet for connecting the chamber to a source of gas under super-ambient pressure; and an opening communicating with the chamber and having a mouth through which gas is discharged from the chamber towards the surface to form the air curtain; wherein a porous or reticulated flow regulating membrane is secured to , or formed integrally with , the body of the device to lie in the path of the gas discharged through the mouth of the opening.4. A product metering device as claimed in claim 1 , when positioned opposite a surface carrying a layer of the product claim 1 , wherein the distance between the mouth of opening and the surface is less than 2 mm claim 1 , or less than 1.5 mm claim 1 , or less than 1 mm or less than 0.5 mm.5. A product metering device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the air curtain flows substantially without turbulence in a gap between the metering device and the surface in order to achieve an even depth of product coating on the surface on the downstream side of the device claim 4 , variations in coating depth ...

Printing System And Method

A clean version of the amended Abstract is shown as follows: There is disclosed a method of printing onto the surface of a substrate, which method comprises i) coating a donor surface with a monolayer of particles, ii) treating the substrate surface to render at least selected regions tacky, and iii) contacting the substrate surface with the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface only to the tacky regions of the substrate surface. After printing on a substrate, the donor surface returns to the coating station where the continuity of the monolayer is restored by recovering with fresh particles the regions of the donor surface exposed by the transfer of particles to the substrate. 1. A method of printing onto a surface of a substrate , which comprises providing an endless donor surface , cyclically passing the donor surface through a coating station from which the donor surface exits coated with a monolayer of individual particles after each passage , and repeatedly performing the steps of:(i) treating the substrate surface to render the affinity of the particles to at least selected regions of the substrate surface greater than the affinity of the particles to the donor surface,(ii) contacting the substrate surface with the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface only to the treated selected regions of the substrate surface, thereby exposing regions of the donor surface from which particles are transferred to corresponding regions on the substrate; and(iii) returning the donor surface to the coating station to render the particle monolayer continuous in order to permit printing of a subsequent image on a substrate surface.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the proportion of the particles transferred to the selected regions of the substrate surface is such that a bare surface of the substrate within the selected regions is substantially imperceptible to the naked eye.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , ...

Systems and methods for making and using a fitted cap for applying a shaped sealant shroud to a portion of a fastener

A system (501) for applying a shaped sealant shroud (590) to a portion (106) of a fastener (100) comprises a fitted cap (300) positionable such that a uniform gap (302) is formed between a wall (305) of the cap and the portion (106) of the fastener (100). The fitted cap (300) further comprises an inlet opening (306) and a vent (309) each configured to be communicatively coupled with the uniform gap (302). The system (501) also comprises a cap-manipulation tool (500) comprising a shaft (510) comprising a through, circumferentially closed, channel (516), configured to receive sealant (592) and to communicate the sealant (592) therethrough. The channel (516) is capable of communicating the sealant (592) through the inlet opening (306) of the fitted cap (300) into the uniform gap (302), and the vent (309) is oriented to purge gas from the uniform gap (302). The fitted cap (300) is rotatable together with the shaft (510) to distribute the sealant (592) in the uniform gap (302) to form the shaped sealant shroud (590).

Analytic substrate coating apparatus and method

An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production.

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING COATING LIQUID OVERFLOW

Disclosed herein is a printed circuit board having a structure for preventing coating liquid overflow. In the printed circuit board on which an electronic component is mounted and in which a connection hole for joining the electronic component and another component to each other is formed, a land region to which lead may be applied is formed adjacent to the connection hole. 1. A printed circuit board on which an electronic component is mounted and in which a connection hole for joining the electronic component and another component to each other is formed ,wherein a land region to which lead is to be applied is formed adjacent to the connection hole.2. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein a coating liquid is applied to a terminal of the electronic component.3. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the land region is formed in a direction so as to face the electronic component disposed adjacent to the connection hole.4. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein a width of the land region is 50 to 100% of a height of the electronic component disposed adjacent to the connection hole.5. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the land region is formed so as to surround an outer periphery of the connection hole.6. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the land region is formed so as to be spaced apart from an outer periphery of the connection hole by 0.1 to 1.0 mm.7. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein a protrusion portion having a predetermined height is formed by applying lead to the land region.8. The printed circuit board according to claim 7 , wherein the protrusion portion is formed in a direction so as to face the electronic component disposed adjacent to the connection hole.9. The printed circuit board according to claim 7 , wherein a height of the protrusion portion corresponds to a height of the electronic component disposed adjacent to the connection ...

Handheld Tool for Applying a Fluid onto a Surface

A method and apparatus for applying a fluid onto a number of surfaces. The apparatus comprises a structure, an applicator associated with the structure, a first control device associated with the structure, and a second control device associated with the structure. Applying a first force to the first control device causes the applicator to move relative to a center axis of the applicator. Applying a second force to the second control device causes the fluid to be delivered from a fluid dispensing system to the applicator.

VISCOUS MATERIAL WIPING DEVICE

A viscous material wiping device wipes the viscous material attached to the tip of a spatula with a sheet. A sheet support jig has a groove recessed in the sheet facing surface, the groove includes a receiving portion and a wiping portion that are continuous in the groove extending direction, and the wiping portion has a groove width smaller than that of the receiving portion and substantially equal to the outer dimension of the tip of the spatula. A controller drives the moving mechanism to position the spatula on the opposite side of the sheet supporting jig with respect to the sheet in a posture that the spatula extends parallel to the groove extending direction and overlaps the groove when viewed in a normal direction of the sheet facing surface, and move the spatula in the normal direction so that the tip of the spatula is received in the receiving portion by pressing the sheet against the groove with the spatula. The spatula is configured to move in the groove extending direction so that the tip of the spatula passes through the wiping portion. 1. A viscous material wiping device for wiping a viscous material attached to a tip of a spatula with a sheet , the device comprising:a spatula holder to hold the spatula;a sheet support jig having a sheet facing surface which is to face a sheet, the sheet support jig including a receiving structure and a wiping structure in a groove extending direction, and the wiping structure includes a groove width smaller than a width of the receiving structure;an actuator to move the spatula holder together with the spatula; andcircuitry configured to drive the actuator to:position the spatula on an opposite side of the sheet supporting jig with respect to the sheet, in a posture that the tip of the spatula overlaps the groove when viewed in a normal direction of the sheet facing surface,move the spatula in the normal direction so that the tip of the spatula is received in the receiving structure by pressing the sheet against the ...

COATING DEVICE AND COATING METHOD

Provided are a coating device and a coating method which suppress the occurrence of exhaustion of a coating liquid. A coating device which applies a coating liquid to an upper surface or a lateral surface of a long substrate continuously traveling in a specific traveling direction has: a bar which is capable of being brought into contact with the upper surface or the lateral surface of the long substrate continuously traveling in the specific traveling direction via the coating liquid, and is rotated; and at least two stages of dam plates which are provided on the upstream side in the traveling direction of the long substrate with respect to the bar, and allow the coating liquid to flow to the long substrate via a space between the dam plate and the bar. The at least two stages of dam plates are arranged along the traveling direction. 1. A coating device which applies a coating liquid to an upper surface or a lateral surface of a long substrate continuously traveling in a specific traveling direction , the device comprising:a bar which is capable of being brought into contact with the upper surface or the lateral surface of the long substrate continuously traveling in the traveling direction via the coating liquid, and is rotated; andat least two stages of dam plates which are provided on the upstream side in the traveling direction of the long substrate with respect to the bar, and allow the coating liquid to flow to the long substrate via a space between the dam plate and the bar,wherein the at least two stages of dam plates are arranged along the traveling direction.2. The coating device according to claim 1 ,{'sup': '2', 'wherein in a case where a cross-sectional area of a first portion surrounded by the bar, a dam plate closest to the bar among the dam plates, and the long substrate in a plane formed by the traveling direction and a height direction is defined as a first bead cross-sectional area, and a cross-sectional area of a second portion surrounded by the ...

Method for manufacturing target object coated with coating substance

A method for manufacturing a target object coated with a coating substance, whose edge face portions and flat face portion can be covered with the coating substance with a predetermined thickness, is provided. The target object T includes a flat face portion Tf and an edge face portion Te continuous from the portion Tf which includes a coating flat surface Tsp formed thereon which has a flat face. The portion Te includes a coating edge surface Tsc which includes at least one of a curved surface or a flat surface that is not parallel to the surface Tsp. The method includes a coating substance supply step of supplying the substance R along at least the surface Tsp, and an edge face portion coating substance adjustment step of adjusting the substance R supplied to the surface Tsc or moved from the surface Tsp to cover the surface Tsc at a predetermined thickness.

APPARATUS FOR DIRECTLY APPLYING LIQUID TO A SUBSTRATE

There is herein described apparatus and method for directly coating a liquid onto a substrate. More particularly, there is described an apparatus and method for directly coating a liquid onto a substrate where a programmable traversing dispensing head facilitates controlled dispensing of a liquid wet material with respect to size, shape, position, quantity, width and/or length. 126-. (canceled)27. An apparatus for directly coating a liquid onto a substrate , said apparatus comprising:conveying means capable of conveying a substrate to a device capable of directly coating liquid wet material onto a surface of a substrate to form a film of liquid wet material;a sensing system capable of determining the area to be coated with the liquid wet material; andconveying the substrate with the film of liquid wet material to a drying device capable of drying the liquid wet material on the substrate.28. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein a programmable traversing dispensing head facilitates controlled dispensing of the liquid wet material with respect to size claim 27 , shape claim 27 , position claim 27 , quantity claim 27 , width and/or length.29. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein by directly depositing the liquid wet material means that only the amount required for coating the substrate is supplied.30. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein the device capable of depositing a liquid wet material comprises a coating head which is situated on a coating head transverse drive and the coating head deposits liquid wet material.31. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein the device capable of depositing a liquid wet material also comprises coating head sensors capable of locating the edges of the substrate to be coated and limiting the action of the dispensing head to ensure that the coating liquid is dispensed only within the boundary of the material to be coated.32. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein the device capable of depositing a liquid wet material further comprises a liquid ...

Method and System for Applying a Coating

A method and apparatus are presented. A first roller has a sensor that senses a speed of the workpiece while the workpiece is in contact with the first roller and moving relative to the first roller causing the first roller to rotate. The sensor senses the speed of the workpiece from a rotation of the first roller. A second roller causes the sealant on the second roller to be applied to a surface of the workpiece when the workpiece is in contact with the second roller and moving relative to the second roller. The second roller is rotationally linked to the first roller. A third roller causes the sealant on the surface of the workpiece to spread on the surface when the workpiece is in contact with the third roller and moving relative to the third roller. The third roller is rotationally linked to the second roller. 1. A system for applying a sealant to a workpiece , the system comprising:a first roller having a sensor that senses a speed of the workpiece while the workpiece is in contact with the first roller and moving relative to the first roller causing the first roller to rotate, wherein the sensor senses the speed of the workpiece from a rotation of the first roller;a second roller that causes the sealant on the second roller to be applied to a surface of the workpiece when the workpiece is in contact with the second roller and moving relative to the second roller, wherein the second roller is rotationally linked to the first roller; anda third roller that causes the sealant on the surface of the workpiece to spread on the surface when the workpiece is in contact with the third roller and moving relative to the third roller, wherein the third roller is rotationally linked to the second roller.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first roller claim 1 , the second roller claim 1 , and the third roller is forced into contact with the workpiece by pneumatic pressure.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the pneumatic pressure applied to each of the at ...

Apparatus and method for impregnation by transferring a powder into a porous substrate

An installation for impregnating a porous substrate by transfer of powder, including an area for storing the powder, and an endless conveyor capable of being moved, which includes an external surface containing cavities. The external surface of the conveyor delimits an edge of the storage area to fill said cavities with the powder. The installation comprises a positioner for holding the porous substrate in contact with a fraction of the conveyor length, to seal cavities containing the powder. A drive device enabling to move the conveyor and the porous substrate, and means for displacing the powder are arranged opposite said fraction of the conveyor length, to at least partly displace a portion of the powder across the porous substrate.

MOTORIZED CARTRIDGE TYPE FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

A dispensing apparatus is disclosed for dispensing fluid, such as liquid adhesive, from a fluid cartridge having a plunger movable between opposite ends within the cartridge. The dispensing apparatus is releasably coupled to a robot in order to control discharging of the fluid at a particular location. Movement of the plunger is carried out by a cartridge actuator assembly that includes a linear actuator, such as a servomotor, that moves a piston rod into engagement with the plunger such that the plunger can be movable under a force applied by the piston rod. A dispense section of the dispensing apparatus includes a valve assembly with a snuff-back mechanism that prevents excess dripping from an outlet of the dispenser. An end effector assembly may be coupled to the dispense section for dispensing the fluid to an application site in a precise and controlled manner. 1. An apparatus for dispensing fluid from a fluid cartridge having an internal plunger movable between a proximal end of the fluid cartridge and a distal end of the fluid cartridge , the apparatus comprising:a housing frame configured to be releasably coupled to a robot;a cartridge holder defining a cartridge holding space configured to receive the fluid cartridge;a cartridge actuator assembly including a linear actuator and a piston rod configured to urge the plunger from the proximal end of the fluid cartridge to the distal end of the fluid cartridge for discharging fluid from the cartridge;a dispense section having a dispense valve assembly; andan end effector assembly coupled to the dispense section and configured to dispense the fluid to an application site in a precise and controlled manner.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid mating member configured to releasably couple the end effector to the dispense section.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cartridge holder includes a first clamshell member fixed to the housing frame and a second clamshell member pivotably connected ...

THREAD COATING USING INKJET PRINTHEAD

A method of coating threads using a printhead having rows of nozzles extending along a length of the printhead. The method includes the steps of: feeding the thread along a length of the printhead; and ejecting ink from the rows of nozzles towards the thread. Thread-coating modules and thread-coating systems make use of the method described. 1. A method of coating a thread using a printhead having one or more rows of nozzles extending along a length of the printhead , the method comprising the steps of:feeding the thread along a length of the printhead; andejecting ink from the rows of nozzles towards the thread.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the thread and a longitudinal axis of the printhead have an angle of intersection of between 0 and 30 degrees.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a longitudinal axis of the printhead is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of thread.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printhead ejects ink into a coating chamber.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein each coating chamber has a plurality of respective printheads.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the thread is fed longitudinally through a plurality of coating chambers.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein each coating chamber coats the thread with a different colored ink in a predetermined amount to provide a contone coating using the plurality of coating chambers.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the coating chambers are laterally positioned with respect to each other and the thread is fed in opposite longitudinal directions past coating chambers.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thread is rotated and/or vibrated as it is fed longitudinally along the length of the printhead.10. The method of claim 4 , wherein the coating chamber manages a cloud of ink droplets ejected from the printhead using at least one of:airflow in the coating chamber;air pressure in the coating chamber;acoustic levitation; andan internal configuration of the coating chamber. ...

Apparatus and method for painting or staining boards

A system that applies liquid conditioning agent to at least one of a plurality of sides of an untreated board is provided. One embodiment has an enclosure with a first side having a first aperture and an opposing second side with a second aperture having dimensions that correspond to the width and thickness of the untreated board; a spray applicator system comprising a plurality of spray nozzles located within a chamber and oriented inward, wherein the liquid conditioning agent is sprayed through the spray nozzles onto at least one of the sides of the untreated board as the untreated board passes through the chamber of the enclosure; a plurality of brushes located after the spray applicator system, wherein the liquid conditioning agent is brushed onto the sides of the untreated board, wherein the untreated board enters through the first aperture, and wherein a treated board exits through the second aperture.

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING FLOWABLE MATERIALS

An apparatus for dispensing a flowable material is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a rotary actuator, a reservoir, containing a hydraulic fluid, a piston, movable inside the reservoir, a linear actuator, coupled to the piston, a gear train, coupling the rotary actuator with the linear actuator, and a flowable-material dispenser, hydraulically coupled with the reservoir. 1100308100. An apparatus () for dispensing a flowable material () , the apparatus () comprising:{'b': '120', 'a rotary actuator ();'}{'b': 140', '155, 'a reservoir (), containing a hydraulic fluid ();'}{'b': 145', '140, 'a piston (), movable inside the reservoir ();'}{'b': 130', '145, 'a linear actuator (), coupled to the piston ();'}{'b': 125', '120', '130, 'a gear train (), coupling the rotary actuator () with the linear actuator (); and'}{'b': 160', '140, 'a flowable-material dispenser (), hydraulically coupled with the reservoir ().'}2100. The apparatus () according to claim 1 , wherein:{'b': 160', '173', '175, 'the flowable-material dispenser () comprises a cartridge housing () and a plunger ();'}{'b': 173', '176', '177', '176, 'the cartridge housing () has a first end () and a second end (), opposite the first end ();'}{'b': 173', '302', '303', '308, 'the cartridge housing () is configured to receive a cartridge tube (), having an interior (), filled with the flowable material (); and'}{'b': 175', '302', '302', '173', '175', '302, 'the plunger () is selectively translatable within the cartridge tube () once the cartridge tube () is received in the cartridge housing () and the plunger () is received within the cartridge tube ().'}3100. The apparatus () according to claim 2 , wherein:{'b': 175', '302', '145', '140, 'the plunger () is translatable within the cartridge tube () responsive to motion of the piston () inside the reservoir (); and'}{'b': 145', '140', '155', '140', '173', '160, 'the motion of the piston () inside the reservoir () transfers the hydraulic fluid () between the reservoir ...

MARKING SYSTEM FOR SPRINGS

A marking system for springs comprises: an arranging apparatus for arranging a spring; and a marking apparatus for applying an identification mark on the spring. The marking apparatus comprises: a frame having a space for marking therein; a pad unit for applying a mark on the spring located in the frame; and an ink unit for supplying ink to the pad unit. 1. A marking system for springs comprising:an arranging apparatus for arranging a spring; anda marking apparatus for applying an identification mark on the spring, andwherein the marking apparatus comprises:a frame having a space for marking therein;a pad unit for applying a mark on the spring located in the frame; andan ink unit for supplying ink to the pad unit.2. The marking system of claim 1 , wherein the pad unit comprises:a pad for applying a mark on the spring;a pad feeding unit to which the pad is connected, for moving the pad upwards and downwards, and forwards and rearwards;a pad unit cylinder to which the pad is connected, for providing power for moving the pad upwards and downwards; anda rodless cylinder connected to the pad feeding unit, for providing power for moving the pad forwards and rearwards.3. The marking system of claim 1 , wherein the ink unit comprises:an ink cup base;an ink cup for supplying ink;a marking plate to which the ink contained in the ink cup is stuck;a marking plate feeding unit for positioning the marking plate and moving the marking plate forwards and rearwards on a lower side of the ink cup; anda marking unit cylinder for providing power for moving the marking plate feeding unit forwards and rearwards.4. The marking system of claim 1 , wherein the arranging apparatus comprises:an arranging unit base;a first arranging jig fixed to the arranging unit base to contact one surface of the spring;a second arranging jig located at a site facing the first fixing jig and contacting an surface opposite to the surface of the spring that contacts the first arranging jig;a rotary motor ...

ANALYTIC SUBSTRATE COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production. 1. A method , comprising:wiping a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; andapplying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate claim 1 , the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate claim 1 , and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the ...

ANALYTIC SUBSTRATE COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production. 1. A method , comprising:applying a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; andapplying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate claim 1 , the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate claim 1 , and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the ...

SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A FULLY IMPREGNATED THERMOPLASTIC PREPREG

According to one embodiment, a system for manufacturing a fully impregnated thermoplastic prepreg includes a mechanism for moving a fabric or mat and a drying mechanism that removes residual moisture from at least one surface of the fabric or mat. The system also includes a resin application mechanism that applies a reactive resin to the fabric or mat and a press mechanism that presses the coated fabric or mat to ensure that the resin fully saturates the fabric or mat. The system further includes a curing oven through which the coated fabric or mat is moved to polymerize the resin and thereby form a thermoplastic polymer so that upon exiting the oven, the fabric or mat is fully impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer. During at least a portion of the process, humidity in the vicinity of the coated fabric or mat is maintained at substantially zero. 1. A system for manufacturing a fully impregnated thermoplastic prepreg in a continuous process , the system comprising:a mechanism for moving a fabric or mat from a starting point to an ending point, the fabric or mat being subjected to a plurality of processes between the starting point and the ending point;a fabric or mat drying mechanism that is configured to remove residual moisture from the fabric or mat as the fabric or mat is moved past the drying mechanism;a resin application die that is positioned atop the fabric or mat and that is configured to apply monomers or oligomers to the fabric or mat as the fabric or mat is passed under the resin application die, wherein the monomers or oligomers are polymerizable to form a thermoplastic polymer;a press mechanism that is configured to press the monomers or oligomers through the fabric or mat as the fabric or mat is moved past or through the press mechanism so that the monomers or oligomers fully saturate the fabric or mat; anda curing oven having a temperature of greater than 120 degrees Celsius, the curing oven being configured to effect polymerization of the ...