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Coating edges using a robot

US11440046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2016
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05C11/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for at least partially, preferably entirely coating the peripheral edge of a workpiece, comprising a feeding device that has a coating head; a coating application means that applies the coating to the peripheral edge as well as an air flow are provided on/in the coating head, said air flow removing excess coating from the edge; the workpiece and the coating head are moved relative to one another. The invention further relates to a method for coating the peripheral edge of a workpiece with the aid of a coating head.

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