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Painting method with printed mask and printing device

US12048947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

Carsten Barlag · Hamburg, DE
Daniel Lahidjanian · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 11, 2022
Grant date	Jul 30, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 11, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB05D3/067
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

To improve the complicated painting process of large three-dimensionally shaped components, preferably aircraft components, the masking step is automated. This is achieved by printing a masking medium onto the component with an inkjet method, the masking medium forming a masking film. The masking film masks the desired surface area and can be pulled off following the end of the painting. Preferably, spray films, functional printing inks or mold release agents are used as the masking medium.

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