Integrated automation of paint processes incorporating arrayed painting and inkjet printing

US10307788B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Shane E. Arthur · Kirkland, US
• Bennett M. Moriarty · Bothell, US
• Luis A. Perla · Sammamish, US
• Jeffrey S. Rebmann · Kirkland, US
• Trevor S. McCrea · Everett, US
• Jason Warner · Granite Falls, US
• Seana B. Kobak · Sammamish, US
• Ryan M. Trumbo · Renton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 9, 2016
• Grant date: Jun 4, 2019
• Expiry date: Mar 16, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B05B13/041
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

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