Abstract:
An electrostatic spray gun comprising a housing (32) for receiving a replaceable collapsible container, a nozzle (39) from which fluid is to be sprayed, squeeze grip mechanism (36, 35, 34) for compressing the container to feed fluid to the nozzle and high voltage contacts (38a, 38b) for applying electrostatic potential to the fluid such that the fluid issues from the nozzle in the form of an electrically charged atomized spray, wherein the nozzle (39) forms or is fed by a resealable delivery valve having inner (11) and outer valve members (12) with fluid fed to a gap between them by the compression of the container, from which gap the fluid emerges to form the spray and the gap being closable, desirably with a wipping, fluid-cleaning action, by relative movement of the members.
Abstract:
Liquid to be dispensed is supplied to a dispensing nozzle (88) from a compressible container (30) such as a sachet with a valve-controlled outlet (66) by compressing the sachet through the agency of a pad (46) of resiliently deformable material. The dispensing device is embodied in a hand held unit having a trigger (102) and electrical circuitry (91, 96, 106, 98, 106) for applying high voltage to the liquid in order to effect dispensing of the liquid in the form of an electrostatically charged, atomised spray.
Abstract:
A system and method for electrostatic coating of articles with paint particularly suited for coating irregular surfaces from a substantial distance. Water-borne conductive paint may be handled from an electrically grounded supply. Plural paint particle charging mechanisms are established by a DC potential applied to an electrode physically divorced from the paint stream. The articles being coated are electrically charged.
Abstract:
A METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR APPLYING THERMALLY INSULATING COATINGS TO INGOT MOLDS, BY SPRAY COATING A SUBSTANTIALLY NONAQUEOUS SUSPENSION OF REFRACTORY MATERIAL SUCH AS SILICA, ALUMINA, ZIRCONIA OR MAGNESIA, PASSING THROUGH A SCREEN HAVING A MESH OPENING OF 0.149 MM., A LOW DENSITY HEAT-INSULATING MATERIAL SUCH AS PEARLITE, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH OR WOOD FLOOR, PASSING THROUGH A SCREEN HAVING A MESH OPENING OF O.297 MM., A BINDER FOR GREEN STRENGTH WHICH IS FLOCCULABLE CLAY SUCH AS BENTONITE, AND A BINDER FOR DRY STRENGTH WHICH IS A SYNTHETIC RESIN OR SODIUM SILICATE OR GUM ARABIC, IN SUSPENSION IN AN ALCOHOL HAVING 1-3 CARBON ATOMS WHITE SPIRIT OR TOLUENE. THE SPRAYED PARTICLES AND THE SPRAYED SURFACE ARE GIVEN OPPOSITE ELECTRICAL CHARGES TO ATTRACT THE PARTICLES TO THE SURFACE.
Abstract:
An improved construction for a hand operated electrostatic spray coating device of the so-called airless type in which atomization is effected by the interaction of a high speed fluid stream with air, including a self-contained electrogasdynamic generator as a power source for charging the spray and maintaining an electrostatic depositing field and a pneumatically assisted fluid valve mechanism operatively responsive to at least a portion of the air flowing through the electrogasdynamic generator.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for spraying paint and similar coatings. In one form the paint is sprayed at low pressure from a flat fan nozzle. A flat fan of air impinges upon the fan of paint at an angle of from 30*-70*. The air atomizes the paint to form a soft spray with low-forward velocity. In another form of the method, two fans of paint are projected toward one another at an angle and an air fan is directed along the bisector toward the zone of intersection. The air fan atomizes both streams of paint. An electrode can be placed in the air stream to ionize the air stream which in turn charges the paint particles. The width of the paint spray pattern is varied by varying the included angle of the air fan. A spray gun is disclosed having two tubular paint nozzles for projecting two fan-shaped fans of paint. An air nozzle is mounted between the paint nozzles for projecting a fan of air against the paint fans to atomize the paint. The air nozzle is adjustable to provide air fans of different angles for varying the width of the paint spray pattern. An electrode is disposed in the air nozzle for ionizing the air stream. This electrode is energized through a resistor and flexible cable. The cable is spring-urged toward the resistor so that when the resistor is removed, the cable shifts causing a safety switch to open deenergizing the gun. When a nozzle mounting member is removed, the cable and surrounding tube are shifted forwardly to automatically close a valve to seal off the air and electrical conduits. Removable caps are provided on the ends of the tubular paint nozzles for facilitating cleaning of the nozzles.
Abstract:
An electrostatic paint spray gun has a spray head body of electrically nonconductive material. The body includes a device for effecting the charging and atomization of the paint, characterized in that the paint control needle has an extension forming a paint needle, the extension being in electrical contact with a high voltage line and extending with clearance as a passageway into an inner paint nozzle, through which clearance the paint passes for being electrically charged to be ejected in and through an outer paint nozzle prior to the atomization of the paint. The paint control needle has a central portion of electrically nonconductive material.
Abstract:
An atomizer nozzle system, in particular for an electrohydrodynamic atomizer (1), wherein a nozzle cap (40) comprises a plurality of nozzles (10, 11, 12) and, in order to form a nozzle (10, 11, 12) comprises at least one nozzle opening (21, 22, 23), at least one nozzle channel and at least one nozzle socket, wherein the nozzle cap is arranged on at least one carrier and wherein the carrier comprises a nozzle connector for each nozzle socket, wherein the nozzle cap is arranged on the carrier in a releasably fastened manner.
Abstract:
Discharge device includes discharge electrode, voltage application circuit, and current limiting element. Discharge electrode is disposed to face counter electrode, and retains liquid. Voltage application circuit is electrically connected to discharge electrode and counter electrode with discharge electrode as a ground side. Voltage application circuit generates discharge between discharge electrode and counter electrode by applying a voltage between discharge electrode and counter electrode. Current limiting element is electrically connected to a side of discharge electrode opposite to counter electrode. Current limiting element limits a current flowing to discharge electrode.
Abstract:
An electrospray atomizing device that sprays at a constant rate comprises a main unit containing a circuit board, an electrode plate, liquid tanks and syringes. The electrode plate includes the sealed liquid tanks and the syringes, and the circuit board connects electric current to the electrode plate and the syringes. The present invention further includes a power mechanism and a dosing device. The power mechanism drives a screw to ascend or descend, pushing the pistons of the dosing device through a speed changer. The syringes are connected with the liquid tanks. When the pistons are linked by the power mechanism and the speed changer to ascend, the liquid in the liquid tanks is sprayed at a constant rate through the syringes, forming mist which carries negative ions. When the pistons descend, the ambient liquid is sucked into the liquid tanks through the syringes, waiting for a next electrospray.