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Shape adaptive process apparatus

US5280433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1991
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/45013
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for applying a product to a plurality of workpieces having a variety of sizes and shapes. An imager captures an image of each workpiece and develops image signals which a systems controller and a processor use to regulate delivery of a product to each workpiece. The apparatus reduces overspray and waste while providing coverage of each workpiece by the product.

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