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Fluid applicator having a valve module with a floating member and the valve module

US9937514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Nordson Corporation · US

Inventors

Mark A. Gould · Gainesville, US
Laurence B. Saidman · Avon Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2016
Grant date	Apr 10, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 13, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB05C11/1028
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A valve module with floating member for use in a fluid applicator and a fluid applicator comprising said valve module are disclosed. The fluid applicator further includes a valve module that is configured to control a flow of fluid from the chamber to the cavity. The valve module includes an upper valve seat and a valve stem operatively coupled to the drive pin and extending from the chamber to the cavity. The valve module further includes a retaining tip attached to the valve stem and a floating member disposed in the cavity between the opening and the retaining tip such that the valve stem passes through the floating member and the floating member is movable along a longitudinal axis of the valve stem.

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