Actinic radiation device for speedy resin cure
US10906212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2035/0833
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided are devices for applying actinic radiation to a curable resin. The devices include a housing having a front face, an actinic radiation source arranged within the housing such that actinic radiation emerges from the housing through the front face, and a proximity detector. The proximity detector is functionally connected to the actinic radiation source such that the actinic radiation source is shut off unless the proximity detector detects the presence of a surface within a safe distance from the front face. Optionally, the device includes a surface temperature sensor functionally connected to the actinic radiation source such that the actinic radiation source is shut off if the surface temperature sensor senses a surface temperature exceeding a maximum safe surface temperature.
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