Abstract:
Spraying apparatus and methods that employ multiple nozzle structures (54) for producing multiple sprays of particles, e.g., nanoparticles, for various applications, e.g., pharmaceuticals, are provided. For example, an electrospray dispensing device may include a plurality of nozzle structures, wherein each nozzle structure is separated from adjacent nozzle structures by an internozzle distance (L). Sprays of particles are established from the nozzle structures by creating a nanuniform electrical field between the nozzle structures and an electrode electrically isolated therefrom.
Abstract:
A spray booth comprising an electrostatic disk (1) that is suitable to move along a shaft in order to position it at a chosen height with respect to a piece to be coated, the electrostatic disk (1) being provided with a plurality of electrodes (3) for generating an electrical field and for coating the piece to be coated by electrostatic disk is composed of a plurality of circulars sectors (1a), each powered by an independent voltage source (12).
Abstract:
The present invention describes a process for the application of a powder coating to a non-conductive substrate by first exposing the non-conductive substrate to a combination of steam and heat at temperatures between 70 DEG C and 140 DEG C for a period between 5 seconds and up to 10 minutes, followed by electrostatic application of a powder coating to the substrate which is grounded; this simple and reliable pre-treatment method allows an efficient application of powder coatings to non-conductive substrates resulting in uniform and even deposition of the powder coating over the whole surface including edges and with no adverse effects on the subsequent curing of the powder film.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a device comprising a gun (1), wherein is defined a conduit (2) circulating coating product, and a nozzle (3) for forming the jet of product designed to be mounted on said gun. Means are provided (4, 6) for magnetic coupling (F1) between the nozzle (3) and the gun (1). Said means (4, 6), which are isolated from the conduit (2), can consist of one or several magnets (6) associated with a metal ring (4) thereby providing easy and fast assembling and disassembling of the nozzle (3) on the end of the gun (1).
Abstract:
A system and method for directing metal or ceramic particles toward a substrate (18) in a vacuum chamber includes a powder hopper (11), an enclosure (12) containing multiple differentially pumped vacuum chambers (19), a charging lamp (13), a tube (14), multiple charging and heating diodes 15, and an electromagnetic field generating device (EFGD) (17). The hopper (11) holds metal or ceramic particles, the chambers (19) propel the particles through the tube (14) towards substrate (18) positioned close to the tube, charging lamp (13) charges the particles, diodes (15) are used to heat the particles, and the EFGD (17) controls the direction of the particles propelled out of the tube.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a spraying device comprising a first assembly (2) provided with a spray nozzle and a second assembly (4) incorporating means for controlling the first assembly. The first assembly (2) is connected to the second assembly through a wireless communication system, for example by radio. The invention is applicable to hand-held powder-coating guns and sprayers associated with a multiaxial machine.
Abstract:
An apparatus for improving the electrostatic charge developed on a resin powder composition for electrostatic coating of solid objects and the method of application thereof. The apparatus comprises an electrode (28) for charging powder particles by electrical induction/conduction such that the powder particles have a resistivity of from about 10 to about 10 ohm. meters at 20 % relative humidity and spraying the charged powder particles via a nozzle (24) onto grounded solid object (26) to which it adheres prior to the thermal fusing to produce a permanent finish.
Abstract:
Apparatus for mounting and moving coating dispensers within the interior of a spray booth, and particularly the coating dispensers located above an object moving through the booth. A first embodiment comprises a dispenser housing having an aerodynamically shaped outer surface formed with a leading edge, a trailing edge and opposed generally curved sides. A second embodiment includes a dispenser housing an outer surface with a convexly curved leading edge, flat side walls and a flat bottom wall. A pair of support assemblies isolated from the booth interior mount the dispenser housings within the booth interior such that the leading edge of each dispenser housing faces the top of the spray booth and the trailing edge faces the objects moving through the booth. One or more coating dispensers are mounted at the trailing edge of the dispenser housings in a position to discharge coating material downwardly onto the object. Each support assembly carries one side of a dispenser housing and structure is provided for moving the dispenser housings and dispensers vertically, and the dispenser housings side-to-side and pivotally with respect to objects moving through the booth. A collision detector is also provided to shut the system down in the event of a collision between the apparatus and an object within the booth.
Abstract:
A novel method for the deposition of silicon and the formation of silicon films, more specifically, the process provides an aerosol generating technique, wherein silicon powder of optimum particle size is aerosolized by air supply (14), acquired an electric charge (17) within a corona discharge area which extends from the tip of the electrode (12) to a distance outside of the gun (11), and then electrostatically deposited onto high melting point substrates (18), which may include semiconducting, insulating, and conducting materials such as silicon, sapphire, and molybdenum, respectively. The powder coated substrates (18) are subsequently heat treated at optimum times and temperatures, resulting in the formation of polycrystalline silicon films.
Abstract:
An electrostatic spray device (10) having a gun barrel (28, 38) formed with a powder delivery passageway (32, 46) connected to a source of particulate powder material, a nozzle (48) mounted at the forward end of the gun barrel which is formed with a discharge opening (52) for emitting coating particles, a deflector (88) carrying an electrode (90) which produces an electrostatic field in the path of the coating particles emitted from the discharge opening (52) and a pattern adjustment sleeve (54) carried by the gun barrel (28, 38) which is radially outwardly spaced from the deflector (88) and discharge opening (52). Both the deflector (88) and pattern adjustment sleeve (54) are axially movable relative to one another, and relative to the discharge opening (52), to vary the width of the spray pattern of coating particle emitted from the discharge opening (52) while controlling the concentration of the electrostatic field produced by the electrode (90).