Modular paint oven using radiant and convection heat
US8519307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF26B2210/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oven apparatus 24 having a modular construction for curing paint on the surface of a vehicle body 26 using radiant and convection heat. The oven apparatus 24 includes a plurality of oven modules 30. Each oven module 30 includes a pair of convection return air assemblies 128 for removing exhaust gases from the oven interior 98 and a pair of radiant heating tubes 100 for heating the vehicle body. Each of the convection return air assemblies 128 has a reflective outer surface 94 for reflecting radiant heat from the radiant heating tubes 100 at the vehicle body 26.
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