Systems and methods for electrocoating a part
US8524065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D17/002
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments of systems and methods for electrocoating a part are presented herein. According to one embodiment, an electrocoating system comprises a tank, a pump in fluid communication with the tank, and an external anode positioned outside of the tank. The external anode is a substantially membrane-free metal pipe configured to provide an electric charge to a fluid for electrocoating a part. The system may further comprise one or more internal nozzles positioned inside of the tank to direct an electrically charged fluid from the pump into the tank for electrocoating a part. In addition, the system may further comprise one or more external nozzles positionable outside of the tank to direct an electrically charged fluid from the pump to one or more selected areas of a part positioned for electrocoating outside of the tank.
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