In-line metallizer assemblies and part-coating conveyor systems incorporating the same
US9297064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/0079
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In-line metallizer assemblies can include an external rotating actuator exchange that can be operable to exchange one or more parts between a conveyor system and a vacuum chamber, and an internal rotating actuator exchange within the vacuum chamber that can be operable to receive the one or more parts from the external rotating actuator exchange, transition the one or more parts to a sputter coater integrated with the vacuum chamber for metallizing, and return metallized one or more parts to the external rotating actuator exchange such that the external rotating actuator exchange can return the metallized one or more parts to the conveyor system.
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