Peripheral layer forming method for manufacturing honeycomb structure
US7588716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B19/0038
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A peripheral layer forming apparatus for coating a pillar-shaped member with a peripheral layer. The apparatus includes supporting members configured to sandwich the member from both sides and support the member so that an axis of the member is maintained in a horizontal orientation. A peripheral layer forming head is provided having a squeegee with a face configured to be oriented parallel to the axis. The apparatus is configured to provide the face at a predetermined angle with respect to a virtual face, where the virtual face is defined as a plane that is parallel to the axis of the member and that is tangential to a contact point on a peripheral face of the member where the squeegee is configured to contact the member. The apparatus is configured to maintain the predetermined angle as a peripheral layer is formed on the peripheral face of the member by a movement of at least one of the squeegee and the member.
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