Automated powder-coating method
US8535752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D2401/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automated powder-coating system and method is provided. A series of conveyor belts are arranged end to end to transition one or more work pieces between the conveyor belts. Sensors are used to determine the current location of a work piece with respect to the series of conveyor belts. An induction heating coil for preheating work pieces and a powder-coating apparatus for powder coating work pieces are located adjacent to the conveyor belts. A control unit independently starts and stops the individual conveyor belts based on the current location of the work piece. A cooling area may also be included in the powder-coating system. The powder-coating system and method may be used to powder coat varying lengths of work pieces.
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