Manufacturing system for coating an article
US11484902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B13/0235
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system is provided for selectively applying a coating to portions of an article having at least one area that is not be coated. The system comprises a jig, with a platform for supporting article. The jig also has a bar that is moveable with respect to the platform and at least one masking element that is coupled to the bar and is configured to cover the at least one surface of the article that is not to be coated. The jig also has a first connection mechanism that defines a first mating element. The system also comprises at least one carrier that comprises a base and at least one second connection mechanism that defines a second mating element. The second mating element is mateable with the first mating element such that the jig is releasably coupled to the carrier upon mating the first and second mating elements.
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