Electrostatic painting apparatus with paint filling station and method for operating same
US6945483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B12/149
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A waterborne paint bell applicator is movable to and from a docking position and includes a paint receptacle connected to a paint canister. A paint filling station has a plurality of paint injectors each connected to a different color paint supply and being movable to the docking position for engagement with the paint receptacle for filling the paint canister with paint. A servomotor drives a piston in the canister. A paint valve in each injector is prevented from opening when the bell applicator is not present at the docking position
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