Apparatus for applying adhesive to tubing
US6802903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S118/13
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for applying adhesive to an outer circumference of a section of tubing. The apparatus includes opposed grippers with concave adhesive transfer areas that can be moved into surrounding relationship with the tubing. Adhesive dispensing passages communicate with the adhesive transfer areas for delivering adhesive to the tubing. Counterbores are at opposed ends of the adhesive transfer areas and communicate with a vacuum source for removing excess adhesive.
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