Coating edges using a robot
US11440046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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