194results 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.

Electrochemical energy storage device electrodes formed from electrostatic deposition processes use composite particles that include an attached binder and optionally conductive particles along with active material (AM) particles formed by interaction forces between the individual component particles sufficient to form an effective composite particle capable of overcoming particle separation during electrostatic charging, fluidization, and / or mechanical transport. The secondary binder particles undergo deagglomeration to form subparticles attached to the AM particles with a predetermined morphology. Smaller conductive particles, typically carbon black (CB) or similar carbon, bind to the binder and adhere to the AM particles. The result is a composite particle that is attached to withstand the separation forces imposed on the current collector by electrostatic deposition. Applying multiple composite particles in a uniform pattern and at a defined loading onto the conductive current collector promotes robust energy density, power density, and cycle life for the electrochemical energy storage device.

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 brewing system comprises a grinder, a brewer, a capsule holder, and a controller. The grinder is configured to grind whole coffee beans into coffee grounds with adjustable coarseness. The grinder is configured to receive the whole coffee beans through a first opening above the grinder and dispense the coffee grounds through a second opening below the grinder. The brewer is configured to dispense water for brewing coffee through a third opening below the brewer, wherein the brewer is positioned laterally relative to the grinder. The capsule dock is configured to (a) hold a capsule containing a coffee filter and (b) translate the capsule from a first position under the second opening of the grinder to a second position under the third opening below the brewer. The controller is configured to control the grinder, brewer, and capsule dock.

The invention relates to an automotive interior trim part (10), wherein the automotive interior trim part (10) has a layered structure, the layered structure comprising a decorative layer (11) with a front side (12) designed as a visible side and a back side (13) opposite the front side (12). The invention is characterized in that the vehicle interior trim part (10) has at least one shape memory material (15).

A composite electrode includes two or more types of fibers forming a fiber network, comprising at least a first type of fibers and a second type of fibers. The first type of fibers comprises a first polymer and a first type of particles. The second type of fibers comprises a second polymer and a second type of particles. The second polymer is same as or different from the first polymer. The second type of particles are same as or different from the first type of particles.

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 disclosure relates to a process for electrostatic spray drying of a living microorganism with a specific surface charge, using electrostatic charge provided by a high voltage source, wherein said electrostatic charge is the same as the surface charge of the microorganism.

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.

The present disclosure provides a wiring harness production method, a nozzle and a wiring harness. The wiring harness production method includes: Step S10: preparing a substrate; Step S20: spraying a conductive material onto the substrate to form a conductive loop; and Step S30: forming an insulating protective layer at the periphery of the conductive loop and on a surface thereof. The present disclosure solves the technical problems of complex production process and high processing cost of a wiring harness for electrically connecting electrical components.

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.

Described herein include a system and method for a device for drug delivery and ophthalmic diagnostics designed to assist in the diagnosis of the physical state of a cornea through the projection of droplets onto the eye. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a liquid sampling unit, an electric droplet generator, and a steering unit. In some embodiments, the liquid sampling unit is configured to project a quantity of liquid, while the electric droplet generator receives the quantity of liquid and outputs one or more electrically charged droplets. The steering unit uses electrostatic forces to steer the electrically charged droplets along a trajectory onto the cornea of the patient's eye.

Aspects described herein generally relate to a method for generating robot path data for robot path (s) that a robot comprising a coating tool is to follow during coating at least a portion of a surface of a spatial substrate with at least one coating material spatial substrate, and a corresponding apparatus, or computer element. Further, aspects described herein generally relate to a robotic system for coating at least one surface of a spatial substrate with at least one coating material. The method, the corresponding device, or the computer element according to the invention allows the automatic application of the coating material to a substrate having a large geometry change and provides consistency of the application compared to, for example, manual application of the coating material during a repair process of an automobile or an automobile part, and the manual application depends on the painter executing the application to a great extent.

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.