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Adjustable needle foot for dispensing system

US6932280B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 2, 2003
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05C5/0216
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A needle foot assembly for a dispensing system includes a needle nut, a rotatable bearing, a friction brake, and an end piece holding the needle foot. The needle foot assembly attaches the needle to a dispensing head of the dispensing system. Rotation of the bearing alters the orientation of the needle foot and needle. The needle foot is removeably attached to the end piece and can be adjusted with respect to height.

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