Robot-centered coating system with multiple curing workstations
US11752518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D2202/25
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A coating system includes a plurality of liquid immersion workstations positioned along an arcuate path, the plurality of liquid immersion workstations defining a single complete coating process for a sequence of objects. A plurality of curing workstations are configured to independently receive objects of the sequence of objects exiting the plurality of liquid immersion workstations. An articulated robotic arm has a base positioned inside the arcuate path in top plan view such that the robotic arm is operable to carry each object of the sequence of objects through each of the plurality of liquid immersion workstations and to exactly one of the plurality of curing workstations. An articulated robotic hand is provided at a distal end of the robotic arm and configured to grasp and hold each of the objects and to oscillate the object while submerged in each of the plurality of liquid immersion workstations.
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