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Process and apparatus for coating components of a shopping cart and a product

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-07
REHRIG INT INC
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[0010] In another aspect of the invention, a shopping cart having one or more components is provided. The one or more components of the shopping cart have a metal like structure with a nickel chromium plating and an electrostatic sprayed powder coating applied over the

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However, individually these techniques typically do not provide high abrasion resistance and impart high strength characteristics.
However, these processes, by themselves, do not provide a high level of abrasion and corrosion resistance.

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[0014] The process of providing coatings to articles according to the present invention involves a multi-step process, in an embodiment, for layering protective metallic layers onto the article, such as components for a shopping cart or other mobile carrier, followed by an application of a finishing layer of powder coat. The layering of an article according to this invention provides particularly durable properties against corrosion and abrasion and is accomplished in a low cost and practical manner. The present invention will be discussed with reference to components of a shopping cart as an illustrative example implementing the process of the present invention. It should be understood, however, by those of ordinary skill that the present invention is not limited to components of shopping carts and may equally be used with other suitable articles capable of undergoing the processes of the present invention.

[0015]FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C are block diagrams showing components and stages...

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Abstract

A process and apparatus for coating components against corrosion and for durability. The process including cleaning the metal parts with cleaners and acid dips, rinsing, then dip coating the component with a nickel layer followed by a chemical sealant. The nickel-plated component may then be powder coated and cured. Alternatively, the nickel-plated component may be further layered with a dip-coated layer of chromium to produce durable and corrosion resistant properties.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention generally relates to a process for coating metal articles and more particularly, a process for applying abrasion and corrosion resistance substances to components of a shopping cart, an apparatus for applying such coatings and to shopping cart components having such components. [0003] 2. Background Description [0004] Various types of articles, such as for example, shopping carts, require protective coatings to withstand corrosion and abrasion while presenting an attractive appearance. Several techniques are known for coating metallic articles that may involve electrostatic applications of compounds onto the articles. Additionally, certain types of dipping processes are known for specific types of layering. However, individually these techniques typically do not provide high abrasion resistance and impart high strength characteristics. [0005] In addition, protective final finishes (e.g., paint or...

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IPC IPC(8): C25D3/12C25D5/14C25D5/48C25D17/00
CPCC25D5/48C25D5/14C23C18/00
Inventor LORE, KENNETH
Owner REHRIG INT INC