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Method for forming coating film on internal surface of elongated tube and unit for forming the same

US6893677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2003
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S118/10
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for forming a coating film on an internal surface of an elongated tube, includes longitudinally holding the elongated tube, applying a coating solution to the internal surface of the elongated tube; and drying the coating solution while carrying out a heat process for sequentially heating the elongated tube by using a heat source. The heat process includes adjusting the descending rate of the heat source so that a through-hole in the elongated tube is clogged with the coating solution whose viscosity is reduced by heating of the heat source, and sucking the through-hole in the elongated tube from the lower side thereof so that a portion of the through-hole that is clogged with the coating solution moves downwards along the elongated tube.

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