Triple Shot Spray Attachment for Contoured Surface Coating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spray devices lack the capability to efficiently apply coatings to non-flat or contoured surfaces using a three-dimensional array of independently adjustable spray heads, and they do not provide the flexibility or efficiency required for such applications.
Innovation Solution
A triple shot spray adapter with three independently adjustable spray nozzles on three-dimensional spray arms, allowing for 360-degree adjustment, and can be disassembled for cleaning, suitable for flat and contoured surfaces, and compatible with various spray devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a single spray head is used, then the device complexity is low, but the spray coverage width and contour adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The spray device is divided into multiple independent spray heads (central fixed position spray head and two outer multiple position spray heads) mounted on separate adjustable arms, allowing each segment to cover different areas and be adjusted independently to maximize coverage while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-point spray to a three-dimensional array of spray heads positioned at different locations and angles, creating multi-dimensional spray coverage that expands the effective application area through spatial distribution rather than simply increasing the number of nozzles in a plane
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed position spray nozzles are used, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability to different surfaces and contours is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The spray arms and nozzles are designed with multiple adjustment mechanisms allowing dynamic repositioning during operation, enabling the spray heads to be angled and positioned to match various surface contours and application requirements, transforming a static device into an adaptable system
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable arms and nozzles provide multi-functionality by enabling the same device to effectively spray various surface types (flat, contoured, rounded, multiple shaped surfaces, peaks, and corners), making the device universally applicable across different application scenarios without requiring multiple specialized tools
3Productivity
If three independently adjustable spray heads are used, then the spray coverage and contour adaptability are improved, but the cleaning and maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spray device is segmented into modular components with removable spray heads and arms that can be easily detached and cleaned separately, allowing maintenance of multiple nozzles without requiring complete disassembly of the entire system, thus maintaining high productivity while facilitating easier cleaning
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances coating application efficiency and flexibility by providing a wide spray pattern adjustment and concentration control, suitable for diverse surfaces and devices, while being easily cleanable and adaptable to different standards.
Implementation Method 1
application of coatings or forced pressure spraying is used in painting, washing, application of coal tar epoxies and other special coatings
Implementation Method 2
These spray devices use application tips that spread the atomized and create aerosols which distribute the paint in selected patterns and in selected quantities
Data Source
AI summary
A triple shot spray attachment for a pressurized spray provides three independently adjustable spray nozzles for application of paint, coatings or fluids to both flat and contoured surfaces and shaped objects, and is fully disassembled after use for cleaning.