Maintained target pressure circulation system for end effector

US12151471B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ARTMATR, INC. · IL

Inventors

• Benjamin Tritt · Salem, US
• Jeff Leonard · New York, US
• Tal Achituv · Needham, US
• Owen Elias Trueblood · Brooklyn, US
• Bryce Peterson · Hayward, US
• Yaakov Markovich · Rehovot, IL
• Sang-won Leigh · Yongin-si, KR

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 2, 2021
• Grant date: Nov 26, 2024
• Expiry date: Mar 2, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05B2219/45065
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for a painting machine are provided. The painting machine may include an end effector controlled by custom software. The painting machine may include a self-contained medium circulation system. The custom control software may be capable of coordinated n-axis manipulation of an end. Illustrative end effectors may include an inkjet head, brush, air brush or any suitable tool for applying ink, paint, color and/or texture to a surface. For example an end effector may utilize oil-based ink or ultraviolet-cured ink. Illustrative surfaces may include canvas, paper, brick, glass etc. The custom control software may control manipulation of the end effector based on a variety of electronic inputs. The custom software may manipulate different end effectors in different ways depending on the input data, type of ink/paint being used, type of surface receiving the ink/paint or any other variable.