System and method of fluid level regulating for a media coating system
US7111916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/0015
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for the management of the fluid level in a media coating system. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a supply item for the storage of a media coating fluid and an applicator having a trough for receiving the media coating fluid from the supply item. The apparatus utilizes a fluid level detection sensor that is located within the applicator to measure whether the media coating fluid level within the trough of the applicator is either above or below a threshold position and to generates an output signal. The apparatus has a controller for receiving the output signal and controlling delivery of the media coating fluid from the supply item to the applicator.
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