Apparatus for use with fluid dispensers and related methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to devices for use with fluid dispensers and associated methods, in particular, the present invention relates to an integrated multi-component dispensing system for use with fluid dispensers and associated methods of manufacture (eg by 3D printing). The system includes a cartridge including first and second cartridges and first and second fluid outlets, the first and second cartridges having first and second fluid outlets for storing first and second fluid components, respectively. Chamber. The static mixer of the system includes a fluid channel and a plurality of mixing baffles configured to mix the first and second fluid components as they are delivered into the fluid channel. A frangible closure may also be integrated with the cartridge and / or the static mixer to prevent discharge of the fluid components into the static mixer until discharge of the fluid components is required. Formation of the static mixer and optionally also the cartridge as a single, integral piece reduces the cost of assembly and storage of the multiple components that are usually formed separately.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to a fluid dispenser, and more particularly, to an integrated multi-component dispensing system incorporating various elements of a fluid dispenser configured for mixing and dispensing multi-component fluids. Background technique [0002] Various types of fluid dispensers are known from the prior art, many of which are designed like pistols. Such fluid dispensers are used for dispensing one or more components from a container, which in most cases is designed in the form of a single-syringe or double-syringe or in the form of a corresponding cartridge. [0003] Conventional multi-component fluid dispensers include multiple elements, such as, for example, dual barrel dispensing cartridges, cartridge closures, static mixers, and nozzles, which are typically manufactured anywhere from three to five independently. Therefore, these elements must be assembled together by the cartridge producer, the static mixer produce...

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[0006] But as noted above, this separate fabrication and subsequent assembly of cartridges, static mixers, nozzles, etc. adds significant complexity and cost to the process, which can also hinder the ability to customize fluid dispensers for smaller scale projects and applications

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