145results about "Electrostatic spraying apparatus" patented technology

Disclosed herein are a method for generating robot path data for robot path(s) to be followed by a robot including a coating tool during coating of at least part of the surface of a spatial substrate with at least one coating material spatial substrate, as well as respective apparatuses, or computer elements. Further disclosed is a robotic system for coating at least one surface of a spatial substrate with at least one coating material. The methods, respective apparatuses, or computer elements allow automated application of coating materials to substrates having a high variation in geometry and provide consistency of application in contrast to manual application of coating materials, for example during repair processes of automotives or automotive parts, which is highly dependent on the painter performing the application.

There is provided a battery pack for an aerosol generating apparatus. The battery pack comprises a housing having an open end for insertion of a battery into the housing, and an end cap mountable to the housing so as to close the open end of the housing. The the end cap comprises at least one electrical contact provided on an inner surface of the end cap. The end cap is axially slidable relative to the housing from an operation configuration to a removal configuration in which the at least one electrical contact is spaced from the open end of the housing by a greater distance than in the operation configuration. The battery pack further comprises a locking arrangement configured to lock the end cap to the housing in the removal configuration such that the end cap is axially fixed relative to the housing. There is also provided an aerosol generaint apparatus comprising the battery pack, and a method of removing a battery from the aerosol generating apparatus.

An example electrode for a battery is provided, as well as a system and method for fabrication of an electrode for the battery. The electrode includes an electrically conductive substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. The electrode includes a pattern of an active material coating formed on at least one of the first or second surface of the electrically conductive substrate. The pattern includes coated and uncoated areas formed by depositing an active material dry powder onto at least one of the first surface or the second surface of the electrically conductive substrate via electrostatic spray deposition during movement of the electrically conductive substrate, and selectively removing at least a portion of the active material dry powder from at least one of the first surface or the second surface of the electrically conductive substrate with a powder removing assembly to create the uncoated areas of the pattern.

The invention belongs to the technical field of spraying processes, and provides a method and a system for intelligent path generation and feedback control of a spraying robot, by calculating paint distribution difference values between adjacent spraying areas and accumulating the sum of absolute differences, not only can local anomalies in a single spraying area be detected, but also the accuracy of the spraying robot can be improved. The coating distribution difference between adjacent areas can be effectively reflected, and the system can obtain the coating distribution information of the sprayed surface in real time by combining the vision measurement technology, so that the abnormal condition at the junction of multiple curved surfaces can be accurately identified, and particularly in the spraying process of a complex workpiece, the coating distribution difference can be effectively reflected. The problems that due to curved surface curvature changes, robot track overlapping or insufficient spraying parameter adaptation, paint accumulation, too thin or incomplete coverage is prone to occurring at the junction are solved, the anomaly detection capacity is remarkably improved, and typical process defects such as paint accumulation and incomplete shielding of a multi-curved-surface transition area can be more accurately captured.

A locking mechanism for a rotatable shaft can include a locking pin comprising a locking pin shaft side and locking pin spindle side, a compressed air supply port in fluid communication with a compressed air supply, and a spring, wherein the spring is configured to place the locking pin spindle side in direct mechanical communication with the compressed air supply port when the compressed air supply is not activated.

The present invention is provided with: a bell cup (11) having a rotating axis (CL) such that a coating pattern of a coating material sprayed from the bell cup has a truncated cone shape; a first annular slit-shaped air outlet (23) that is provided concentrically with the rotating axis and blows out inner shaping air (Sin) from a rear of the bell cup; and a second annular slit-shaped air outlet (24) that is concentric with the rotating axis and has a larger diameter than the first air outlet and that blows outer shaping air (Sout) from the rear of the bell cup.

To provide a sample support that enables highly sensitive mass spectrometry, and a method for manufacturing the sample support.SOLUTION: A sample support is a sample support used to ionize the component of a sample. The sample support 1 includes a substrate 2, a conductive layer 5, and a plurality of particles 71. The substrate 2 has a first main surface 2a and a plurality of holes 2c opening to the first main surface 2a. The conductive layer 5 is provided on the first main surface 2a such that the holes 2c are not blocked. The plurality of particles 71 are provided on the surface 5a of the conductive layer 5. The absorptance of the plurality of particles 71 with respect to the energy rays used for ionization is greater than or equal to the absorptance of the conductive layer 5 with respect to the energy rays.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

To provide a hydrostatic bearing spindle with improved load-bearing characteristics. [Solution] The hydrostatic bearing spindle 1 comprises a rotating shaft 10, a radial bearing sleeve 21, a thrust bearing sleeve 50, and a magnet 55. The rotating shaft 10 includes a shaft portion 11 extending in the thrust direction T and a thrust plate 12 extending from the shaft portion 11 in the radial direction R. The thrust bearing sleeve 50 and the magnet 55 are positioned in the thrust direction T on the side opposite to the radial bearing sleeve 21 relative to the thrust plate 12.

To provide a painting machine cleaning method which enables reduction of a used amount of a cleaning liquid used for cleaning while maintaining cleaning ability.SOLUTION: In a painting machine cleaning method, a painting machine 21 and a painting machine auxiliary facility 31 which are cleaning objects are cleaned by using an air bubble containing cleaning liquid in which fine bubbles are dispersed in a cleaning liquid W1. A cleaning liquid supply device 71 used in the method generates the air bubble containing cleaning liquid in which fine bubbles are dispersed in the cleaning liquid W1, changes air bubble diameters of the fine bubbles according to the cleaning objects, and sends the air bubble containing cleaning liquid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

An apparatus and method for depositing functional coatings with different formulations on flexible materials is disclosed. Spatial atomic layer deposition produces dense coatings with few or no pinholes that are conformal to the underlying flexible substrate, which enhances the functional properties of the coatings. The apparatus and method can produce coatings that are single‐layer or multi‐layer and that have one or more functions. The apparatus and method operate in atmospheric conditions and can be used in a stand‐alone or in‐line manufacturing process. Spatial atomic layer deposition of metal‐oxide barrier coatings on packaging materials is disclosed. The metal‐oxide barrier coatings provide superior barrier properties to protect the products in the packaging, may perform additional functions, and may be sufficiently thin that they do not compromise the recyclability and / or compostability and / or biodegradability of sustainable packaging materials.

To provide an electrostretching machine with improved material uniformity. [Solution] The present invention relates to an electrostretching machine with improved material uniformity, in which the shape of the electric field generated between the emitter and the collector is changed stably or variably over time, thereby achieving a more uniform deposition of fiber-particles. To do this, the machine comprises a steering electrode (6) positioned at the end of an injector (1), the steering electrode (6) being connected to a power module (5) that applies a potential difference to the steering electrode to exert a repulsive or attractive force on the fiber-particles (4), and a collector (3) comprising conductive material regions (8) positioned on the surface of an insulating material (7) that are electrically insulated from each other, and a voltage which can have a continuous or alternating amplitude and / or phase is applied to the conductive material regions (8).

To realize micronization and uniformization of coating particle sizes in a rotary bell cup coater.SOLUTION: A rotary bell cup coater 1 includes: a feed tube 22 for ejecting a coating material; a bell cup 3; and a bell hub 5 which receives the coating material ejected from the feed tube 22. The bell cup 3 has a first inner peripheral surface 33a extending along a central axis C direction and surrounding the bell hub 5, and a second inner peripheral surface 33b which is provided on a tip side relative to the first inner peripheral surface 33a, and whose diameter expands toward the tip side. The bell hub 5 has an end surface 53 discharging the coating material ejected from the feed tube 22 toward the bell cup 3, when rotating about the central axis C together with the bell cup 3, and an extension line Le extended outward from this end surface 53 intersects with a base end side portion 33R at the time the first inner peripheral surface 33a along the central axis C direction is divided into the base end side portion 33R and a tip side portion 33T.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

To provide a droplet discharge device that can change a discharge pattern without replacing a multi-nozzle head.SOLUTION: A droplet discharge device of an embodiment of the present invention includes: an object holding part for holding an object; at least one first droplet discharge nozzle for discharging a first droplet; a second droplet discharge nozzle having a second distal end having a second inner diameter smaller than a first inner diameter of a first distal end in the first droplet discharge nozzle, for discharging a second droplet by using the first droplet discharged from the first droplet discharge nozzle; and a drive part that controls a relative positional relationship of the object held by the object holding part and the second droplet discharge nozzle and a relative position relationship of the first droplet discharge nozzle and the second droplet discharge nozzle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

To provide a coating condition prediction system capable of determining a coating condition for a coater within a short period and reducing a paint loss through determination of an optimal coating condition.SOLUTION: This coating condition prediction system for predicting an optimal coating condition for a coater comprises: coating model construction means; film thickness value prediction means; and coating condition prediction means. The coating model construction means accumulates data relating to coating conditions X1-X9 and workpiece shape data, and constructs a coating model that outputs a prediction value of a film thickness value of a film formed on the surface of a workpiece. The film thickness value prediction means predicts a film thickness value by accumulating the data relating to the coating conditions X1-X9 for the coating model. The coating condition prediction means predicts the optimal coating condition by performing reverse analysis using the coating model upon entry of a target film thickness value and the workpiece shape data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Aspects described herein generally relate to a method for generating robot path data for a robot path (or paths) that a robot including a coating tool follows while coating at least a portion of a surface of a spatial substrate with at least one coating material spatial substrate, and to respective apparatuses, or computer elements. Further, aspects described herein generally relate to a robot system for coating at least one surface of a spatial substrate with at least one coating material. The inventive method, respective apparatuses, or computer elements automate the application of coating material to substrates with large shape variations, providing consistency in application, as opposed to manual application, which is highly dependent on the painter applying the coating, for example, during the repair process of an automobile or automobile parts.

An electrode for an electrochemical energy storage device formed from an electrostatic deposition process employs a composite particle including active material (AM) particle with adhered binder and optionally conductive particles formed with sufficient interaction forces between the individual ingredient particles to form an effective composite particle which can overcome particle separation during electrostatic charging, fluidization, and / or mechanical conveyance. Secondary binder particles undergo deagglomeration to form sub particles, which are adhered to the AM particles having a predetermined morphology. Smaller conductive particles, typically carbon black (CB) or similar carbon, are bound to the binder and adhere to the AM particles. The result is a composite particle adhered for withstanding separation forces imposed from electrostatic deposition onto a current collector. Application of a plurality of composite particles onto a conductive current collector in a uniform pattern and defined loading promotes robust energy density, power density, and cycle life for an electrochemical energy storage device.

The present disclosure relates to a process for electrostatic spray drying of living microorganisms having a specific surface charge using an electrostatic charge provided by a high voltage source, the electrostatic charge being the same as the surface charge of the microorganisms.

A locking mechanism for a rotatable shaft can include a locking pin comprising a locking pin shaft side and locking pin spindle side, a compressed air supply port in fluid communication with a compressed air supply, and a spring, wherein the spring is configured to place the locking pin spindle side in direct mechanical communication with the compressed air supply port when the compressed air supply is not activated.

A method of applying a powder coating to an object, the method comprising: performing a computer implemented powder coating evaluation method comprising: obtaining at least one object parameter; obtaining at least one oven parameter; for each of a plurality of powder coatings: obtaining at least one coating parameter; determining at least one performance parameter associated with applying the powder coating to the object, wherein determining each of the at least one performance parameter is based on: (i) one or more of the object parameter(s), (ii) one or more of the oven parameter(s), and (iii) one or more of the coating parameter(s); providing an evaluation output based on the at least one performance parameter of each of the plurality of powder coatings. The method further comprises: selecting a powder coating based on the evaluation output; and applying the selected powder coating to the object.

The invention discloses a spraying fan which comprises a fan assembly comprising fan blades and a motor used for driving the fan blades to rotate. A frame for supporting the fan assembly is formed on the machine body; the nozzle is arranged on the fan assembly and / or the machine body; wherein a first containing cavity used for storing water is formed in the machine body, and the first containing cavity is arranged around the fan assembly; in the circumferential direction, the angle of the first containing cavity surrounding the fan assembly is larger than or equal to 180 degrees. The spraying fan further comprises a pump assembly used for pumping water in the first containing cavity to the pump of the nozzle. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the spray fan convenient to use and store can be provided.

A droplet discharging device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an object holding unit configured to hold an object, at least one first droplet discharging nozzle configured to discharge a first droplet, a plurality of second droplet discharging nozzles having a second tip having a second inner diameter smaller than a first inner diameter of a first tip of the first droplet discharging nozzle and configured to discharge a second droplet using the first droplet discharged from the first droplet discharging nozzle, and a driving unit configured to control a relative positional relationship between the object held by the object holding unit and the second droplet discharging nozzle and a relative positional relationship between the first droplet discharging nozzle and the second droplet discharging nozzle.

Provided is a hydrostatic bearing spindle having improved load resistance characteristics. A hydrostatic bearing spindle (1) is provided with a rotating shaft (10), a radial bearing bush (21), a thrust bearing bush (50), and a magnet (55). A rotating shaft (10) includes: a shaft portion (11) extending in a thrust direction (T); and a thrust plate (12) extending in the radial direction (R) from the shaft part (11). The thrust bearing bush (50) and the magnet (55) are disposed on the side opposite to the radial bearing bush (21) side with respect to the thrust plate (12) in the thrust direction (T).

A misting fan includes a fan assembly including fan blades and a first electric motor for driving the fan blades to rotate; a body formed with a frame for supporting the fan assembly; and a nozzle disposed on the fan assembly and / or the body. The body is formed with a first accommodation cavity for water storage, and the first accommodation cavity is disposed around the fan assembly. In a circumferential direction, an angle of the first accommodation cavity around the fan assembly is greater than or equal to 180°. The misting fan further includes a pump component for pumping water in the first accommodation cavity to the nozzle.

A system for applying a powder coating to a heat-sensitive substrate that may include at least one radiative oven, at least one convective oven, and a powder application system. The powder application system may include a plurality of powder application devices configured to apply powder to at least a top surface of the heat sensitive substrate while the heat sensitive substrate is oriented in a horizontal orientation.

A liquid spraying system having an electrically operated pulse width modulation control for directing a modulated liquid discharge based upon frequency and duty cycle of a reciprocally operated liquid control valve. The spray nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body having an inwardly converging conical chamber communicating between an upstream liquid directing plate and a downstream liquid discharge passage. The liquid directing plate is formed with a one or more rings of circumferentially spaced liquid directing passages angularly oriented with respect to a central liquid flow axis of the nozzle body for directing liquid discharging from said nozzle body discharge passage into a predetermined conical spray pattern.

To provide a wear-resistant mounting post for a distributor cap in a rotary bell cup atomizer.SOLUTION: The mounting post includes a flange separating a thin barbed end from a larger diameter central portion. The flange fits into a countersunk depression in the distributor cap to provide a flange surface which is flush with the distributor cap surface. Paint flowing radially outward across the distributor cap follows the flange surface to the central portion of the post. This design prevents the paint from undercutting the distributor cap surface, and ensures that any wear of the post is limited to the larger diameter central portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The invention discloses a spraying fan which comprises a fan assembly comprising fan blades and a first motor used for driving the fan blades to rotate. A frame for supporting the fan assembly is formed on the machine body; the nozzle is arranged on the fan assembly and / or the machine body; wherein a first containing cavity used for storing water is formed in the machine body, the machine body is further provided with a water injection opening used for injecting water into the first containing cavity, and the spraying fan further comprises a pump assembly and a pump used for pumping water in the first containing cavity to the nozzle. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the spray fan convenient to use and store can be provided.

[PROBLEM] To improve painting quality by keeping the viscosity of the paint low, making it possible to stably micronize the paint. [MEANS FOR SOLVING] Paint supply channel 16A from paint chamber 14 to rotary atomizing head 6 of cartridge 11 that forms the paint supply source is provided with first shearing member 21 or second shearing member 22 as a paint micronization means in order to promote micronization of the paint sprayed from rotary atomizing head 6. This first shearing member 21 and second shearing member 22 are equipped with a plurality of micropores 21 B and 22B for which the total area of the part that permits the distribution of paint is 1. 53 mm2 or less.