Cellular tumble coater
US5201956A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C16/44
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for coating articles with a coating material by vapor deposition wherein a cellular fixture is employed for tumble coating the articles. The cellular fixture comprises multiple cells disposed radially about a common axis of rotation. The cells comprise hollow members having side walls with a plurality of openings therethrough to permit the flow of vapors of coating material, e.g. parylene, through the openings into the cells.
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