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Modular paint oven using radiant and convection heat

US8519307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2011
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2032

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  • 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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