Adhesive diversion system and method of using the same

Abstract

The present invention discloses an adhesive dispensing system and a method of using the same. The adhesive dispensing system includes a multi-nozzle adapter configured to dispense multiple streams of adhesive onto a substrate. The dispensing system may also include an attached adhesive dispenser for providing adhesive to the multi-nozzle adapter.

Description

[0001] Citations of Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to patent application No. 16 / 577,237 filed with the U.S. Patent Office on September 20, 2019, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to adhesive diversion systems and related methods. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a removable and replaceable multi-nozzle adapter that mounts to an adhesive dispenser to uniformly apply adhesive. Background Art

[0004] When manufacturing sheets or panels, adhesives may be used to combine the components. However, applying hardening resins using conventional devices requires inefficient and expensive cleaning processes between applications. Improved methods and devices are needed. Summary of the invention

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a cheap and effective solution for applying adhesive in sheet or panel manufacturing processes. Therefore, an adhesive diversion system for uniformly applying adhesive to a substrate (preferably, a substrate in the form of a sheet or panel) is disclosed herein. The system may include a multi-nozzle adapter, which includes a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid outlets, and a fluid distribution assembly that is fluidly connected to the fluid inlet and the plurality of fluid outlets. The fluid distribution assembly may include a group of channels, each of which includes a channel inlet and a plurality of channel outlets. Each nozzle may be configured to receive an adhesive from the fluid inlet through the channel inlet and discharge a portion of the received adhesive through one or more channel outlets in the channel outlet. The fluid distribution assembly may also include a group of nozzle clusters (cluster), wherein each nozzle cluster may be fluidly connected to the channel outlet and receive a portion of an adhesive from the channel outlet, and discharge a portion of the received adhesive through at least one channel outlet in the fluid outlet. In some embodiments, the fluid inlet may be fluidly connected to at least one fluid outlet in the plurality of fluid outlets.

[0006] In some embodiments, the adhesive may include a thermosetting resin. In some embodiments, the thermosetting resin may be a two-component resin including a resin and a hardener. In some embodiments, the adhesive may include a heat activated resin.

[0007] In some embodiments, a fluid conveyor may also be included. The fluid conveyor may be at least partially surrounded by the rigid shaft.

[0008] In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor may include a hollow tube having an inner surface, wherein fins are disposed on the inner surface of the hollow tube to create turbulence for mixing the resin and the hardener.

[0009] In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter is removable and replaceable.

[0010] In some embodiments, the flow splitting system may further include an adhesive dispenser. In some embodiments, a removable and replaceable multi-nozzle adapter may be attached to the adhesive dispenser. In some embodiments, the adhesive dispenser may be connected to the fluid conveyor at an end opposite to the multi-nozzle adapter. The dispenser may be configured to supply resin and hardener to the fluid conveyor, respectively.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rigid shaft may be made of metal (eg, aluminum or steel).

[0012] In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor can be made of a polymer, such as a thermoplastic polymer. In certain embodiments, the polymer is polypropylene (PP).

[0013] In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor may be press fit into the fluid inlet of the multi-nozzle adapter.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor may be twist-locked into the fluid inlet of the multi-nozzle adapter.

[0015] In some embodiments, the adhesive dispenser may further include a valve assembly for controlling the flow of adhesive.

[0016] In some embodiments, the adhesive can be supplied to the multi-nozzle adapter at ambient temperature. In other embodiments, heated adhesive can be supplied to the multi-nozzle adapter.

[0017] In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter may include 2 or more nozzles, preferably 8 or more nozzles, for example 2 to 24 nozzles.

[0018] In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter can be made into a single piece. In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter can be 3D printed.

[0019] In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter can be made of a polymer, such as a thermoplastic polymer and / or a light-curable resin. In some embodiments, the polymer can be polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

[0020] In some embodiments, the length of the fluid conveyor may be 1 cm or more, preferably 10 cm or more, for example 15 cm to 25 cm in length.

[0021] Also disclosed herein is a method for uniformly applying an adhesive to a substrate, the method comprising providing a multi-nozzle adapter, the multi-nozzle adapter comprising a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid outlets, and a fluid dispensing assembly in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the plurality of fluid outlets, wherein the fluid dispensing assembly comprises: a set of nozzles, each nozzle comprising a single channel inlet and a plurality of channel outlets; and a set of nozzle clusters, each nozzle cluster being configured to engage the channel outlets. The method may also comprise supplying the adhesive into the multi-nozzle adapter through the fluid inlet, such that in a first dispensing stage, each nozzle receives a portion of the supplied adhesive and discharges some of the portion of the adhesive through the channel outlet, and in a second dispensing stage, each nozzle cluster receives a portion of the adhesive from the channel outlet in fluid communication therewith, and discharges some of the portion of the adhesive through one of the plurality of fluid outlets.

[0022] In some embodiments, a method for uniformly applying an adhesive to a substrate first includes loading a thermosetting resin into an adhesive dispenser and causing the thermosetting resin to flow from the adhesive dispenser into a multi-nozzle adapter. In some embodiments, a method for uniformly applying an adhesive to a substrate first includes loading a resin and a hardener into separate chambers of an adhesive dispenser, causing the resin and the hardener to flow from the adhesive dispenser into a fluid conveyor, respectively, and mixing the resin and the hardener inside the fluid conveyor to produce an adhesive before supplying the adhesive to the multi-nozzle adapter. In some embodiments, the adhesive may include a heat-activated resin.

[0023] In some embodiments, the system includes a removable and replaceable multi-nozzle adapter for an adhesive dispenser. In some embodiments, the system includes an adhesive dispenser and a multi-nozzle adapter connectable to an outlet of the dispenser.

[0024] In some embodiments, it is contemplated that the method for manufacturing the multi-nozzle adapter comprises a 3D printing step. In other embodiments, it is contemplated that the method for manufacturing the multi-nozzle adapter comprises a molding step, preferably an injection molding step.

[0025] It should be noted that regardless of the other features of the present invention, the fact that the multi-nozzle adapter is removable and replaceable forms the inventive concept. Therefore, in another independent aspect, the present invention relates to a multi-nozzle adapter for an adhesive diversion system, the multi-nozzle adapter comprising a fluid inlet and a plurality of fluid outlets, wherein the plurality of fluid outlets are configured to eject at least a portion of the adhesive received from the fluid inlet, and wherein the multi-nozzle adapter is removable and replaceable. It should also be noted that the multi-nozzle adapter according to this other embodiment may include any of the features discussed with respect to the aforementioned embodiments. Specifically, the multi-nozzle adapter can be made of a polymer material and / or can be formed as a single piece and / or can be 3D printed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A perspective view of an adhesive diversion system is shown, which is not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0027] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an adhesive diversion system is shown and is not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0028] Figure 3 A side view of an adhesive diversion system is shown, which is not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0029] Figure 4 A top view of an adhesive diversion system is shown and is not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0030] Figure 5 A side view of an adhesive diversion system is shown, which is not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0031] Figure 6 A bottom view of a multi-nozzle adapter is shown and is not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0032] Figure 7 Perspective views, not necessarily to scale, of embodiments of flow splitting systems having different numbers of nozzles are shown.

[0033] Figure 8 A side view of an adhesive diversion system is shown, which is not necessarily drawn to scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention that can be implemented in different forms. In addition, each example given in conjunction with the various embodiments of the present invention is intended to be illustrative rather than limiting. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to employ the present invention in different ways.

[0035] Figures 1 to 8 Various embodiments of adhesive diversion systems are shown. Figure 1An adhesive diversion system 10 is shown, which includes a fluid conveyor 12 and a multi-nozzle adapter 14. In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 may include a fluid inlet 16. In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 may be removable and replaceable. In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 may be used alone or rarely. In other embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 may be disposable. The fluid conveyor 12 may include a hollow tube having an inner surface and an outer surface. A mixing element (not shown) such as a fin may be provided on the inner surface of the hollow tube to generate turbulence for mixing resin and hardener. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 is removable and replaceable. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 is used alone or rarely. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 is disposable. In some embodiments, the adhesive diversion system 10 may also include a rigid shaft 20. The rigid shaft 20 may at least partially surround the fluid conveyor 12. However, in other embodiments, the rigid shaft 20 may completely surround the fluid conveyor 12. In some embodiments, the fluid inlet 16 is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of fluid outlets 22. In other embodiments, the adhesive dispensing system 10 may include the multi-nozzle adapter 14 without the fluid conveyor 12 .

[0036] like Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 may also include at least one channel 13. In some embodiments, the adapter 14 may include a group of channels 13. These channels are preferably formed integrally or separately arranged inside the adapter 14. Each channel 13 may include a single channel inlet 15 and one or more channel outlets 17. The channel inlet 15 may be configured to receive a portion of the adhesive from the fluid inlet 16 and discharge some of this portion of the adhesive through one of the channel outlets 17. The multi-nozzle adapter 14 may also include a nozzle group or a group of nozzle groups 19. There may be two or more nozzle groups 19 in a group of nozzle groups. There may be two or more nozzles 18 in each nozzle group. Each nozzle may have at least one inlet and at least one outlet. For each nozzle of the nozzle group, the inlet fluid is connected to the fluid inlet and is configured to receive a portion of the adhesive from the fluid inlet 16 and discharge this portion of the adhesive. Preferably, each nozzle group 19 is connected to the fluid inlet 16 via the channel 13. For example, for each nozzle of the nozzle group, the inlet may be configured to engage the channel outlet 17. In some embodiments, some of the portion of the adhesive received from the engaged channel outlet 17 may be discharged through at least one fluid outlet of the fluid outlets 22. The adapter 14 may divide the flow of adhesive from the fluid inlet 16 into multiple streams through the channel 13 and / or the nozzle group 19 .

[0037] In some embodiments, the fluid inlet is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of channels 13 and at least one of the nozzle clusters 19. In some embodiments, the fluid inlet is in fluid communication with at least two of the channels 13 and at least four of the nozzle clusters 19.

[0038] Figure 4 A top view of the multi-nozzle adapter 14 is shown. The fluid inlet 16 may be integrally or separately formed into the top side of the multi-nozzle adapter 14. The fluid inlet 16 may also include a ridge or similar design so that the fluid conveyor 12 can be rotated into the inlet 16 and locked in place. However, any suitable device for connecting the fluid inlet 16 and the fluid conveyor 12 may be used. For example, the fluid conveyor 12 may be press-fit into the fluid inlet 16 of the multi-nozzle adapter. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 may be connected to the inlet 16 by screws, magnets, snaps, friction fits, combinations thereof, or any similar mechanism now known or later discovered. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 may indirectly engage the inlet 16 via an intermediate connecting member. In other embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 may supply adhesive to the multi-nozzle adapter without directly engaging the multi-nozzle adapter (e.g., floating above the fluid inlet 16). In some embodiments, the length of the top side of the adapter may be shorter than the length of the bottom side of the adapter.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the top portion of the adapter can taper from a wider top side to a narrower bottom side. Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the nozzle 18 and the corresponding fluid outlet 22 are substantially linearly aligned. In other embodiments, the nozzle 18 and the corresponding fluid outlet 22 are not linear, but may be offset from each other. Figure 7As shown, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 may include any suitable number of nozzles and corresponding outlets for applying multiple streams of adhesive to a floor substrate. For example, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can include 2 to 100 nozzles (e.g., 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100 corresponding fluid outlets. In certain embodiments, adapter 14 includes from 2 to 24 nozzles and from 2 to 24 fluid outlets.

[0040] The multi-nozzle adapter 14 can be formed as a single piece. Preferably, the multi-nozzle adapter can be manufactured using any suitable 3D printing technology, such as using a fused deposition modeling (FDM) machine or a stereolithography (SLA) machine. In other embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter is molded in two shells (e.g., via injection molding), and the shells are then bonded together, preferably welded (e.g., by ultrasonic welding).

[0041] In some embodiments, Figure 8As shown, the adhesive diversion system 10 may also include an adhesive dispenser 30. In some embodiments, the adhesive dispenser is a gun. In other embodiments, the adhesive dispenser 30 is a sprayer. Any suitable dispenser mechanism may still be used. In one embodiment, the adhesive dispenser 30 may be connected to the multi-nozzle adapter 14 by a threaded attachment 32 and / or a tubular member 34. The adhesive dispenser 30 may have at least one chamber (not shown) inside for accommodating adhesive components. For example, the chamber may accommodate a single-component resin, such as a heat-activated resin. In other embodiments, the adhesive dispenser 30 may have at least two chambers (not shown) inside for accommodating resin and hardener, respectively. In other embodiments, the adhesive dispenser 30 may include any suitable structure (e.g., a tube) for accommodating adhesive components. In some embodiments, the adhesive dispenser 30 will not have an adhesive storage chamber or adhesive storage structure, but may receive one or more adhesive components from an external storage. In this embodiment, the component may flow freely in the open space inside the dispenser 30. A drive mechanism for moving the resin and hardener through the adhesive dispenser 30 and then through the tubular member 34 may also be included inside or outside the adhesive dispenser 30. The drive mechanism may include at least one pump, such as a piston pump, a gear pump or a combination thereof or any other suitable device known now or found later. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 is disposed between the adhesive dispenser 30 and the multi-nozzle adapter 14, in which case the adhesive dispenser 30 can be connected to the fluid conveyor 12 at the end opposite to the multi-nozzle adapter 14. In addition, the adhesive dispenser 30 may include a valve assembly to control the flow of resin and hardener. For example, the valve assembly may include a pneumatic valve or any other suitable valve system known now or found later. The valve assembly may control flow rate, flow rate, flow volume, etc. The valve assembly may also control the stop and start of flow. Any suitable intermediate connection component may be used instead of the threaded attachment 32. The system may be attached to a robot or a pantograph or a moving and / or directional device and may be included in a glue line. In other embodiments, the adhesive dispenser 30 may also include a heating element for heating the resin and / or hardener before the resin and / or hardener are supplied to the fluid conveyor 12. The resin and / or hardener may be heated to a temperature of 30°C to 50°C (eg, 35°C, 40°C, 45°C).

[0042] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can be made of any suitable polymer now known or later discovered or developed, including but not limited to thermoplastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyamide (PA), light-curable resins, combinations thereof, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the multi-nozzle adapter is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 can be made of any suitable polymer now known or later discovered or developed, including but not limited to thermoplastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyamide (PA), light-curable resins, combinations thereof, etc. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 can be made of polypropylene (PP). In some embodiments, the rigid shaft 20 may be made generally of all metals and alloys thereof now known or later developed or discovered, including, but not limited to, copper, steel, aluminum, tungsten, titanium, and / or any combination thereof.

[0043] In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can have any height and / or any width suitable for accommodating the nozzles 18 and / or the fluid outlets 22. In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can have multiple heights and / or widths. Any total height and / or width suitable for at least partially accommodating the nozzles 18 and / or the fluid outlets 22 is acceptable. In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can have a height of 10 mm or more, preferably 20 mm or more (e.g., 25 mm to 40 mm, 30 mm to 35 mm). In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can have a width of 10 cm to 50 cm. In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can have a width of 2 cm or more (e.g., 15 cm to 45 cm, 10 cm to 15 cm, 3 cm to 7 cm). In some embodiments, the multi-nozzle adapter 14 can have a width of 20 cm to 40 cm. In some embodiments, the diameter of each nozzle 18 and the diameter of each fluid outlet 22 can be substantially the same and / or consistent. In some embodiments, the diameter of each nozzle 18 may be 10 mm or less, preferably 5 mm or less, such as 3 mm or less, 0.5 mm to 5 mm, 1 mm to 3 mm, or 1 mm to 10 mm (e.g., 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm). In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 may have a length of 15 cm to 25 cm (e.g., 17 cm, 18 cm, 19 cm, 20 cm, 21 cm, 22 cm, 23 cm, 24 cm). In some embodiments, the diameter of each fluid outlet 22 may be 1 mm to 10 mm (e.g., 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm). The diameter of each nozzle 18 may be equal to or less than the diameter of the corresponding fluid outlet 22. In some embodiments, the fluid conveyor 12 may have a length of 15 cm to 25 cm (e.g., 17 cm, 18 cm, 19 cm, 20 cm, 21 cm, 22 cm, 23 cm, 24 cm).

[0044] In some embodiments, the resin viscosity can be lower than 1000cPs, for example, it can be 500cPs to 700cPs, preferably 640cPs. In some embodiments, the hardener viscosity can be 200cPs to 400cPs, preferably 350cPs. The viscosity of the adhesive formed by mixing the resin and the hardener can be 400 to 600cPs, preferably 500cPs. All viscosities are measured at 25°C. In some embodiments, the flow rate ratio of the adhesive can be 10CC / second to 20CC / second. In the absence of the shunt adapter 14, the adhesive application time is about 13 to 15 seconds (e.g., 14 rows 13.6 seconds) and the pressing time is about 14 to 16 seconds (e.g., 15 seconds). In the case of gluing two or more objects (such as, objects in the form of sheets), the pressing time is the time when pressure must be maintained for the adhesive on the contact surface to spread. In the case of a shunt adapter, the adhesive application time is about 2 to 3 seconds (e.g., 2.6 seconds for 48 rows), and the pressing time is 7 to 9 seconds (e.g., 8 seconds). For an adapter with 24 fluid outlets, the application time is reduced to 1 to 3 seconds (e.g., 1.76 seconds). The reduced application time and pressing time have increased the productivity of the process from about 2 to 2.5 pieces / minute to about 4.5 to 5 pieces / minute. Moreover, the overall diffusion of the glue is better and more controllable.

[0045] In some embodiments, a method for uniformly applying adhesive to floor substrate is contemplated. The method includes loading resin and hardener into separate chambers of adhesive dispenser 30. The method may also include causing resin and hardener to flow from adhesive dispenser 30 to fluid conveyor 12, respectively. In some embodiments, the method also includes mixing resin and hardener inside fluid conveyor 12, or otherwise producing adhesive. Multi-nozzle adapter 14 may be connected to fluid conveyor 12. Adhesive may then be supplied to multi-nozzle adapter 14 through fluid inlet 16. Each nozzle 18 may receive a portion of the adhesive supplied and discharge this portion of adhesive through the coupled fluid outlet 22. In some embodiments, adhesive may be supplied to multi-nozzle valve at ambient temperature. In other embodiments, resin and / or hardener may be heated before being loaded into dispenser 30.

Claims

1. An adhesive diversion system (10), comprising: A multi-nozzle adapter (14) comprising a fluid inlet (16), a plurality of fluid outlets (22), and a fluid dispensing assembly in fluid communication with the fluid inlet (16) and the plurality of fluid outlets (22); a fluid conveyor (12) for supplying an adhesive into the fluid inlet (16), wherein the adhesive is a two-component resin including a resin and a hardener; and an adhesive dispenser (30) connected to the fluid conveyor (12) at an end opposite to the multi-nozzle adapter (14), and wherein the adhesive dispenser is configured to supply the resin and the hardener to the fluid conveyor (12), respectively, Wherein, the fluid distribution assembly comprises: a set of channels (13), each of the channels (13) comprising a channel inlet (15) and a plurality of channel outlets (17), wherein each of the channels (13) is configured to receive a portion of the adhesive from the fluid inlet (16) through the channel inlet (15) and discharge some of the portion of the adhesive through one or more of the plurality of channel outlets (17); and a set of nozzle clusters (19), wherein each of the nozzle clusters (19) is in fluid communication with one of the plurality of channel outlets (17) and is configured to receive some of the portion of the adhesive discharged from one or more of the plurality of channel outlets (17) and discharge a portion of the received adhesive through one of the plurality of fluid outlets (22), wherein the fluid inlet (16) is in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of fluid outlets (22); wherein the adhesive dispenser (30) comprises a heating element for heating the adhesive; wherein the adhesive is supplied to the multi-nozzle adapter (14) at ambient temperature, or the adhesive is supplied to the fluid conveyor (12) after being heated to a temperature of 30° C. to 50° C. by the heating element; and Wherein, the multi-nozzle adapter (14) is made of polymer.

2. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to claim 1, wherein: The multi-nozzle adapter (14) is removable and replaceable.

3. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to claim 1, wherein: The fluid conveyor (12) comprises a hollow tube having an inner surface, wherein fins are arranged on the inner surface of the hollow tube to generate turbulence for mixing resin and hardener.

4. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to claim 1, wherein: The adhesive dispenser also includes one or more pneumatic valves to control the flow of adhesive.

5. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The fluid conveyor (12) is press-fit into the fluid inlet (16) of the multi-nozzle adapter (14).

6. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The fluid conveyor (12) is twist-locked into the fluid inlet (16) of the multi-nozzle adapter (14).

7. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The fluid transmitter (12) is made of polypropylene.

8. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The multi-nozzle adapter (14) is manufactured as a single piece.

9. The adhesive dispensing system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The multi-nozzle adapter (14) is 3D printed.

10. A method for uniformly applying an adhesive to a substrate using the adhesive dispensing system (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the method comprising: loading the resin and the hardener into separate chambers of the adhesive dispenser; causing the resin and the hardener to flow from the adhesive dispenser to the fluid conveyor, respectively; mixing the resin and the hardener inside the fluid conveyor (12) to produce an adhesive; connecting the multi-nozzle adapter (14) to the fluid conveyor; as well as Adhesive is supplied to the multi-nozzle adapter (14) through the fluid inlet, so that in a first dispensing stage, at least one of the channels (13) receives a portion of the supplied adhesive through the channel inlet (15) of the channel and discharges some of this portion of adhesive through the channel outlet, and in a second dispensing stage, at least one of the nozzle clusters (19) receives a portion of the adhesive from the channel outlet in fluid communication with the nozzle cluster and discharges some of this portion of adhesive through at least one of the multiple fluid outlets (22).

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