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Electrostatic spraying installation for spraying an electrically conductive liquid product and electrical insulation device for a distribution circuit for an electrically conductive liquid product

US5096126A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 1990
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B12/14
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

At least part of an electrostatic spraying installation for spraying an electrically conductive liquid product such as a coating product is grounded. The installation includes at least one intermediate storage tank that is electrically insulated from ground and at least one electrostatic sprayer device that is supplied from this intermediate storage tank. The electrostatic sprayer device is connected to a variable or switchable high-tension voltage source. The installation includes at least one electrical insulation device which incorporates a section of insulative conduit and a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet at respective ends of this conduit section. A piston movable in the conduit section scrapes its inside wall clean.

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