Seal strip coating apparatus
US6071345A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2235/30
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for coating a strip of liquid material such as a polymer adhesive onto the surface of a traveling web at adjustable cross-directional locations which includes a transfer roll secured to a drive shaft coupled hub by an asymmetric rim plate. A carrier sleeve is secured to the hub by anti-friction bearings for independent rotation about the axis of the drive shaft. A fountain housing is secured to the carrier sleeve. The fountain housing supports a fountain nozzle for pressurized discharge of a fluid onto the perimeter surface of the transfer roll within an evacuated cavity. The cavity perimeter around the fountain nozzle has a close, sealing proximity with the transfer roll surface. An adjustable doctor blade screeds excess liquid on the transfer roll surface into the evacuated cavity for removal by a vacuum system. The apparatus significantly reduces the emissions of volatile fluids to the atmosphere during the coating process.
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