Abstract:
A method for distributing granules may include transporting a hopper along a roof while releasing granules through a valve of the hopper, thereby depositing a line of granules on the roof. Another method for distributing granules may include adjusting a valve of a container mounted on a cart, depositing a predetermined width of the granules though the valve onto the roof while driving the cart along a roof, and covering a seam between adjacent sheets of roofing material with the granules. A device for depositing granules on a roof may include a hopper, and a valve, where granules stored in the hopper flow directly through the valve to the roof in response to gravity when the valve is at least partially opened, and where the flow of the granules is not assisted by an agitator, an auger, or air pressure.
Abstract:
A method for distributing granules may include transporting a hopper along a roof while releasing granules through a valve of the hopper, thereby depositing a line of granules on the roof. Another method for distributing granules may include adjusting a valve of a container mounted on a cart, depositing a predetermined width of the granules though the valve onto the roof while driving the cart along a roof, and covering a seam between adjacent sheets of roofing material with the granules. A device for depositing granules on a roof may include a hopper, and a valve, where granules stored in the hopper flow directly through the valve to the roof in response to gravity when the valve is at least partially opened, and where the flow of the granules is not assisted by an agitator, an auger, or air pressure.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for coating surfaces of workpieces employs an electrostatic fluidized bed unit for producing a cloud of charged particles, for deposition upon the workpiece, and a second fluidized bed for agitating the particulate material and for facilitating feeding thereof to the electrostatic coating bed, the second bed being disposed beneath the first bed, and being in powder flow communication with it.
Abstract:
Electrostatic apparatus and method for coating interior surfaces of objects. The apparatus employs a fluidized bed unit in which the fluidization chamber is relatively shallow, and is circumscribed by a marginal portion that conforms closely to the dimensions and configurations of the cavity of the object. The apparatus employs a non-vacuumized powder recovery and recirculation system, and provides a peripheral slot in the marginal portion of the housing for entry of undeposited powder. Coating inside corners of objects is effectively achieved using the method of the invention, and heavy, uniform builds of the particulate material are produced efficiently and at high rates.
Abstract:
An improved machine is provided for the continuous manufacture of self-locking internally threaded articles. A movable support member for receiving the fasteners is provided with a plurality of rotatable platforms, one for each fastener, each platform having a pinion disposed at the underside thereof. A stationary rack is aligned to mesh with the pinions at a predetermined location along the path of movement of the support member whereby the platforms and fasteners located thereon are continuously rotated during application of the locking patch to the internal threads over a desired circumferential portion of the threads, during movement of the support member.
Abstract:
A novel metallic squeeze-out tube suitable for packing paste-like foods whose flavor is regarded as important or the like is described herein, in which a resin powder layer is formed on its inner surface and on the outer surface of its neck portion by electrostatic painting and thereafter it is finished by baking, whereby a resin coating film that is free from pin holes and has a strong corrosion resistance can be formed. Also a novel apparatus for forming a resin powder layer for such metallic squeeze-out tube is described, in which a cylindrical high voltage electrode is disposed in the proximity of an outer surface of a neck portion of an unprocessed metallic squeeze-out tube, a rod-shaped electrode to be inserted concentrically to the interior of the neck portion is provided if the inner diameter of the neck portion is large, a cylindrical high voltage electrode that is vertically movable and adapted to eject resin powder is disposed in the interior of the body portion of the squeeze-out tube, and further, air flows at the various portions in the metallic squeeze-out tube are adjusted so as to continuously form a powder layer.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for coating interior surfaces of objects employs an electrostatic fluidized bed unit in which the fluidization chamber is relatively shallow, and is circumscribed by a marginal portion that conforms closely to the dimensions and configuration of the cavity of the object. The apparatus employs, as a feature of its recovery and recirculation system, a fluidized bed for agitating and facilitating feeding of the particulate material, thus making the system especially well suited for depositing coatings of abrasive materials, such as vitreous frit.
Abstract:
A novel metallic squeeze-out tube suitable for packing paste-like foods whose flavor is regarded as important or the like is described herein, in which a resin powder layer is formed on its inner surface and on the outer surface of its neck portion by electrostatic painting and thereafter it is finished by baking, whereby a resin coating film that is free from pin holes and has a strong corrosion resistance can be formed. Also a novel apparatus for forming a resin powder layer for such metallic squeeze-out tube is described, in which a cylindrical high voltage electrode is disposed in the proximity of an outer surface of a neck portion of an unprocessed metallic squeeze-out tube, a rod-shaped electrode to be inserted concentrically to the interior of the neck portion is provided if the inner diameter of the neck portion is large, a cylindrical high voltage electrode that is vertically movable and adapted to eject resin powder is disposed in the interior of the body portion of the squeeze-out tube, and further, air flows at the various portions in the metallic squeeze-out tube are adjusted so as to continuously form a powder layer.
Abstract:
A novel metallic squeeze-out tube suitable for packing paste-like foods whose flavor is regarded as important or the like is described herein, in which a resin powder layer is formed on its inner surface and on the outer surface of its neck portion by electrostatic painting and thereafter it is finished by baking, whereby a resin coating film that is free from pin holes and has a strong corrosion resistance can be formed. Also a novel apparatus for forming a resin powder layer for such metallic squeeze-out tube is described, in which a cylindrical high voltage electrode is disposed in the proximity of an outer surface of a neck portion of an unprocessed metallic squeeze-out tube, a rod-shaped electrode to be inserted concentrically to the interior of the neck portion is provided if the inner diameter of the neck portion is large, a cylindrical high voltage electrode that is vertically movable and adapted to eject resin powder is disposed in the interior of the body portion of the squeeze-out tube, and further, air flows at the various portions in the metallic squeeze-out tube are adjusted so as to continuously form a powder layer.
Abstract:
A METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONTAINERS WHEREIN A CHARGE COMMINUTED MATERIAL IS INTRODUCED INTO A CHANNEL HAVING A SIMILAR CHARGE. THE CHANNEL IS POSITIONED WITHIN A MOLD HAVING A POTENTIAL OF OPPOSITE CHARGE. THE MATERIAL IS AGITATED IN THE CHANNEL TO ASSIT IN THE ELECTROSTATIC DISTRIBUTION OF THE MATERIAL IN THE MOLD, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MOLD IS CONTROLLED TO FUSE THE DEPOSITED MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF A CONTAINER AND IN THE FUSE CONTAINER IS REMOVED FROM THE MOLD. THE METHOD MAY BE USED FOR THE FABRICATION OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS, FIBER REINFORCED CONTAINERS AND FOAMED WALL CONTAINERS.